Memo 147: Six Tips for Success at a Blogger Conference

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 12, 2014

Subject: Popping My Blogger's Conference Cherry
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Two weeks ago, I attended the Simply Stylist Conference in Chicago; my first blogger's conference EVER! The #sschi (the hashtag used throughout the conference) was probably one of the better ones to attend to pop a blogger's conference cherry. It was intimate, the speakers were informative, the other attendees were open to networking and it only lasted ONE day! It was long enough to get the information and make the connections that you wanted and short enough that it didn't feel overwhelming and exhausting.

A winner in my book!

These six tips will help you be a prepared and active participant at your first or next blogger's conference:

1. Be Prepared for Real Time Social Media Coverage. Of course, you will want to Instagram and Tweet real time, so don't forget to bring your device of choice to capture special moments throughout the conference. 

(Photos via Instagram)

Memo 146: Weekend Warrior

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 8, 2014

Subject: Off Duty Style
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If you catch me out on the "weekend", I'm usually wearing some variation of this look. Don't judge me but this look is super comfortable. It's especially perfect for traveling and shopping. Easy in and easy out! Seriously, TSA has nothing on me when I'm wearing this.

I, also, have this dress in black and I feel like I should have gotten about five more! It's the perfect length hitting right below the knee and did I mention that it was comfortable? Yeah, I'm in love.

Get the look:

ASOS Jersey Vest - Similar here and here

H&M Midi Tank Dress - Sold here (in black) and similar here and here

Zara Sandals - Similar here

ASOS Clutch - Similar here 

Armani Exchange Pony Hair - Similar here and here

Perfect Match Necklace - No Longer Available

Memo 145: Tunic(les) for your Thoughts

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 1, 2014

Subject: Fashion and Father Time
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I won't even address the fact that it is August 1st of 2014. Nope, I won't even mention it. Like, I won't even acknowledge the fact that time waits for no one. Time gives not one care about any of us. The more that I think about it, time is really kind of disrespectful and selfish. Because of that, we should be diligently trying to stay present and thankful for each moment. Most importantly, we should be relentless about living a life that will truly make us happy and getting there now!

Stepping down from my soapbox and on to the look...

This look is about comfort and prints. When it's 115 degrees Fahrenheit outside (yes, it gets that hot in Arizona), no one over here at The Werk! Place is trying to wear anything that doesn't breathe. I want freedom to move and pathways for air to circulate. That's exactly what this look provides. 

Easy, breezy, beautiful, Tunic Girl.

Get the Look:

Zara Dress - Similar here and here

Burak Uyan Sandals - Similar here

Nneka Saran Clutch - Similar here

Bronze Double Cuffs - No Longer Available

ASOS Necklace - Similar here, here and here