Last night I attended my first blogger related event at Gap Union Square in San Francisco. I was invited from a blogger meetup group and decided to go and see what the fuss is all about. I dragged Mel along with me which was cool because there was free wine for everyone as well as a live DJ and free mini manicures. I honestly think that was the main reason for me sending in my RSVP. I mean wine does help to make one more sociable. :-)
I forgot to bring my camera so my photos are from my iPhone which I shamelessly used to take plenty of selfies in almost every mirror on the second floor. I just need to figure out how to correctly hold the phone though. :-/
The event was in partnership by Lookmazing which is a social network for anyone to share their personal style photos to be admired and shopped. It's similar to the liketk.it that many style bloggers are using on Instagram but it's used for both fashion and beauty.
After grabbing a glass a wine, I signed up for Lookmazing through Facebook on an iPad and was then ushered around by a stylist to find Gap items to create a look for my photoshoot. The first stylist was a male and he kept repeatedly telling me that I was tall. He had a hard time trying to find clothes that fit me well. I honestly believe that he wasn't used to styling someone with my shape and height. He did settle for an okay look and on the way to take the photos, Charlotte, a fabulous Gap team member stole me away from him because I was "her girl" and no one should be styling her girl. She immediately knew my size and what would work best for my frame. Charlotte styled me in an awesome pair of bleached denim, a striped blazer and a striped oxford shirt. She added a scarf and pink bag for my accessories and I wore my own boots. After being instructed on how to pose, the photoshoot was so much fun that I let her style me in another look. For the second look I wore dark wash skinny jeans, navy tweed moto jacket, long white tunic, and navy oxfords. I love oxfords! I think deep down she knew what I liked too. Charlotte also used a scarf with this look.
Look 1
Look 2
Charlotte and I
Lookmazing will upload the professional photos today at 12 pm PST and the top look with the most winks will win a $100 Gap gift card. That's pretty awesome huh? Vote for me and wish me luck!! Voting ends Feb. 18, 2014.
Have you attended a blogger related event? How was it for your first time?
Awww--- I love a good blogger event (alas, I haven't had the opportunity to partake in any since moving to Singapore… :( ) Anyways, Charlotte did a great job at styling you. I love that while Gap is all about the basics styling them can really make them your own….
Very nice! Love all the outfits you had on! I still haven't had the chance to attend a blogger event *sad face* Not many bloggers here in Indy. I'm glad you and Mel had a good time!
I can't wait to go to my first blogger event! Looks like a lot of fun. Love your hair. Hope you're having a great week. xoxo, Ty http://www.toastandgrits.com
Wine, mini manis, and a professional photo shoot? Sounds fabulous. Yayyy congrats on your first blogger event. Charlotte did such a good job styling you (especially with that second outfit)! Oxfords and tweed look great on you :) the-lifestyle-project.com
so he couldn't style a tall and slim woman? what was his problem? that's what they usually want! hahaha so glad that lady took over. you looked great Mo. looks like you had a great time. events can be so much fun. haven't been to one yet.
Awe, your 1st blogger event! Sweet... I remember them dayzzzz... HA! I hardly ever venture out to blog events as of late but u look fab & for iPhone pics came out good to me. But heyyyy... I'm a cellphone snapping/picture taken nut! Lol! ~Glad y'all enjoyed!
Wine and clothes is a winning combination. I have never attended a blogger event. One of the huge downsides to living in a tiny little town so far away from everything.
I love blogger events annnndddd wine! lol I love attending them, you get to network and meet other bloggers! This one looked like fun especially the part where you got styled and had a photoshoot! I'm always game for those lol Charlotte did a great job!
Selfie is def an art that I need to master as well. I think I would go pretty much anywhere is there was free wine available. :)
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That looks like such a fun event! I'm glad someone else styled your look since it sounds like that guy didn't know what he was doing!
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Awww--- I love a good blogger event (alas, I haven't had the opportunity to partake in any since moving to Singapore… :( ) Anyways, Charlotte did a great job at styling you. I love that while Gap is all about the basics styling them can really make them your own….
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Very nice! Love all the outfits you had on! I still haven't had the chance to attend a blogger event *sad face* Not many bloggers here in Indy. I'm glad you and Mel had a good time!
ReplyDeleteThe outfits are great and look good on you.
ReplyDeleteYou look good. I wanted to vote for you but I could not find the direct link on their site.
ReplyDeleteFree anything is always good. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun and I think it would help if he expands his clientele. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks and I agree with being able to make Gap items tailored to your own style. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you. :-) Go to meetup.com and search for your city. You may be able to find events that way.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tameka. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! For some reason the photos have yet to be uploaded. :-/
ReplyDeletethose two outfits are definitely you! i love them. what a fun event!
ReplyDeleteLoads of fun! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThese outfits are fantastic! It sounds like you had a good time!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfits! I heard about this event, looks like it was a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteWell that looks like it was loads of fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! Let us know when we can vote!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to go to my first blogger event! Looks like a lot of fun. Love your hair. Hope you're having a great week.
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Wine, mini manis, and a professional photo shoot? Sounds fabulous. Yayyy congrats on your first blogger event. Charlotte did such a good job styling you (especially with that second outfit)! Oxfords and tweed look great on you :)
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so he couldn't style a tall and slim woman? what was his problem? that's what they usually want! hahaha so glad that lady took over. you looked great Mo. looks like you had a great time. events can be so much fun. haven't been to one yet.
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Awe, your 1st blogger event! Sweet... I remember them dayzzzz... HA! I hardly ever venture out to blog events as of late but u look fab & for iPhone pics came out good to me. But heyyyy... I'm a cellphone snapping/picture taken nut! Lol! ~Glad y'all enjoyed!
ReplyDeleteThis event looks like such a blast! Wine and clothes? Sounds like the perfect match!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had fun. I love the outfits. You look very elegant in the first outfit.
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Thank you! You can vote for that look.
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ReplyDeleteWine and clothes is a winning combination. I have never attended a blogger event. One of the huge downsides to living in a tiny little town so far away from everything.
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Definitely! You would think that there would be more events in a bigger city but I haven't found many.
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ReplyDeleteI love blogger events annnndddd wine! lol I love attending them, you get to network and meet other bloggers! This one looked like fun especially the part where you got styled and had a photoshoot! I'm always game for those lol Charlotte did a great job!
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