BlogHER – what I will and will not be wearing
July 14, 2009 | Category: I'm a Blogger, I'm a Shopper
A week from today, I’m boarding the Megabus and taking it all the way. All the way to the BlogHER Convention downtown Chicago.
For some weird reason, there seems to be huge pressure on the fashion scene. What is appropriate, and what’s not. I’m blaming Tim Gunn – since he will be there (insert mad case of the hives).
I’m not too concerned with what I’m wearing, my main concern is packing lightly so I can smuggle home as much swag as I possibly can muster. Apparently, it’s swagtastic galore.
So, being the organized Momma that I am – I made a list! Brilliant!
Since I need two outfits a day (one daytime “I’m pretending to be a mature adult” outfit and one evening “does this outfit make me look like I do indeed get out of the house after 8pm once in a while” outfit.)
So, I wrote down my days, left blanks where I had holes to fill, and left the list on my dresser for further completion.
A day later – I found my fashion holes had been filled in by someone. Someone who I share a bed with decided that I should wear a Borat Suit to the BowlHER event and just go ahead and sleep in the nude.
Hey Casey – get yourself ready to share a room with me, cuz I be sleeping neekid, apparently.
And if you really care about the rest of the the chicken scratch, here are a few sneak peaks:
By Thursday Party: Grecian Maxi, I mean this.
By Friday Party: Shabby, I mean this.
…and I’m still looking for the perfect clutch to tie it all together.
And at the end of the day, does all this superficialness really matter? No.
Because no matter how many different ways we try to slice it, BlogHer is all woman – documenting our awesome lives post by post. We’re all sitting at home in our pajamas all day, with yesterday’s lunch crusted to our right shoulder. Right? No? I’m the only one?
We’re all just excited to get out of the house, take a shower and put on some fancy panties. You will look fabulous, I will look fabulous. I bet we won’t notice what each other will be wearing because we will be too preoccupied with the fact that “yes, this person is as awesome in real life as she is online”.
Or we will just be too worried that our spanxs are cutting off our circulation to notice anything going on around us.
Hope to see you there!
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Hi, I’m Emily.
July 15th, 2009 @ 2:13 am
Speak for yourself. Yesterday's lunch isn't crusted to my right shoulder.
It's on my left shoulder.
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July 15th, 2009 @ 2:21 am
You're going to look gorgeous! Can't wait to see pics so I cna live vicariously through you.
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July 15th, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
I don't remember ANYTHING anyone wore to BlogHer last year. BUT I totally remember what I wore and that it made me feel good about myself. That matters so much!
As for me, I am not sure what I'll look like… hiding behind a baby!
Steph
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July 15th, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
I'm glad to be a dude right now. Girls are silly about clothes. -Mr. Blonde
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July 15th, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
Since I don't wear anything but jeans, my list will be easy. But, you reminded me that I need to pack a nightgown…
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July 15th, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
Man, I wish I was rooming with you! Megan and Alli will probably sleep fully clothed!
Can't wait to see you next week!
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July 15th, 2009 @ 6:07 pm
I bet that, if you take your hubby's advice, EVERYONE will remember you next year.
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July 15th, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
Cute dresses! My wardrobe is lacking. I may need to go shopping a bit this weekend. Mostly for shoes… ; )
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July 15th, 2009 @ 7:13 pm
CAn't WAIT Can't WAIT Cannot WAIT!
YAY!!!!!
You're going to look gorgeous!
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July 16th, 2009 @ 3:26 am
Ok, this is my first Blogher. Are the parties real dressy?
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July 20th, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
Hilarious! I'm jealous all you *fab* ladies will be all together, in real life! Love your outfit picks – and if anyone rocks the Borat suit, please take pictures
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July 20th, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
Sounds like you'll look absolutely fabulous! And you're right – the superficiality totally doesn't matter (it's just fun).
I went to BlogHer last year (not attending this year because I have a 4-month-old baby…) and you TOTALLY need an extra bag for all the swag. Really. I actually packed an empty duffle bag in my suitcase…and I ended up FILLING it completely for the plan ride home (I even had to leave some stuff behind!). Crazy, but true!
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August 1st, 2009 @ 1:21 am
You were so way hotter than Borat.
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