IFB NYFW Fashion Blogger Conference

The conference is really having some interesting content. Great job Vahni of Grit and Glamour and the panelist who gave their different views.

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Conference Schedule

Who Owns Your Blog Content?

Brought to you by Tumblr 9:00am-10:30
Part of the beauty of the internet lies in sharing ideas, sharing content and promoting each other. But where does the line between good will cross into infringement? The panel in particular will cover topics such as internet sharing, copyright infringement, intellectual property, and how to protect your content/brand as a blogger.

  • Why is protecting your content a big deal?
  • What and how much is your content really “yours?”
  • Culture of curation

Moderated by: Eddie Newton, Mr. Newton: Panelists: Rich Tong, Tumblr •  Leandra Medine,  Man Repeller • Geri Hirsch, Because I’m Addicted • Evelyn Tollinche,  MTV • Karen Blanchard,  Where Did U Get That

The Business of Blogging

11:00am-12:30pm
Blogging is your passion, and you’d like to sustain and grow your career from doing what you love. It’s time to start thinking about your blog as a business. This panel will cover trends in digital marketing, blog monetization and how brands identify bloggers.

  • How to make start making a living off your blog now
  • Are banner ads the answer?
  • Types of monetization strategies
  • Getting paid what your worth

Moderated by: Vahni Georgoulakos, Grit & Glamour: Panelists: Caitlin NiChathain, Gucci •  Keiko Groves, Keiko Lynn • Tony Wang, Post Fashionism • Gregory Shove, Halogen • Piera Gelardi, Refinery29 • Craig Arend, Altamira:Models Off Duty

Working with Brands Gracefully

2:00pm-3:30pm
When you start monetizing your blog, questions start to come up. How as a single blogger can you keep the division between business and editorial?  How do you maintain your credibility with your readers, is transparency enough?

  • Defining the difference between promotional and editorial
  • Gifts or Bribes?
  • Fact checking… is Google enough?
  • Integrated sponsorships. Do they affect your credibility?

Moderated by Kristina Medhus, Pretty Shiny Sparkly Panelists: Sasha Wilkins,  Liberty London Girl •  Rebecca Stice,  Clothes Horse • Kristin Knox, The Clothes Whisperer •  Lindsey Calla, Saucy Glossie • Rachna Shah, KCD

Rise of the Professional Blogger

4:00pm-5:30pm
This year more bloggers are using agents, managers, they have assistants, interns… It’s a far cry from the lone blogger doing it all. This panel will focus on how professional bloggers have evolved over the last few years and where the industry is heading.

  • What does a career in professional blogging look like?
  • Bloggers using agencies to manage their careers
  • How things have changed for bloggers over the last year
  • Where is the industry heading?

Moderated by John Januzzi and Starworks Group: Textbook, Panelists: Yvan Rodic, Face Hunter •  Karla Deras, Karla’s Closet •  Wendy Lam, nitro:licious • Faran Krencil, NylonCoolhunting.com • Karen Robinovitz, DBA • Chiara Ferragni, Blonde Salad

Rise of the Professional Blogger

4:00pm-5:30pm
This year more bloggers are using agents, managers, they have assistants, interns… It’s a far cry from the lone blogger doing it all. This panel will focus on how professional bloggers have evolved over the last few years and where the industry is heading.

  • What does a career in professional blogging look like?
  • Bloggers using agencies to manage their careers
  • How things have changed for bloggers over the last year
  • Where is the industry heading?

Moderated by John Januzzi and Starworks Group: Textbook, Panelists: Yvan Rodic, Face Hunter •  Karla Deras, Karla’s Closet •  Wendy Lam, nitro:licious • Faran Krencil, NylonCoolhunting.com • Karen Robinovitz, DBA • Chiara Ferragni, Blonde Salad

Key Note Speaker

6:00pm-7:00pm
Imran Amed moderates discussion with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler

Workshops

Le Bain, The Standard Hotel, February 11, 2011

Essential Blogger Toolkit

1:00pm-2:30pm

What makes your blog magical, & how can you keep it humming? This workshop will crystalize your vision & help you recognise your point of difference. Together, we’re going to work out what makes your blog really special! We’ll talk about staying true to YOU & how to monetise without feeling sleazy! You’ll discover your niche, get really clear about who your audience is & find out how best to engage them, both online & off. We’ll load you up with writing prompts, ideas to beat blogger burn-out (with style!) & discuss what makes a blog really pop!

Taught by Gala Darling

Start Up Workshop

3:00pm-4:00 pm

Have a great idea and want to turn it into a business? From concept to execution, learn what it takes to start your own business from two experienced fashion & tech entrepreneurs. The workshop will cover all the essentials like team, product strategy, branding, business planning, funding and more.

Taught by Pamela Castillo of Market Publique, Brooke Moreland, Co-Founder of Fashism

The Media: Pitching, Prepping, and Performing

4:00pm-5:30pm

Here we will discuss how to secure press coverage for your blog. Topics will include the most effective ways to pitch to producers, how to prepare yourself for interviews and how-to segments, what to wear (of course!), and ways to make yourself more comfortable in front of the mic or camera. Bring your questions for a Q&A session after the workshop!

Taught by Sally McGraw Already Pretty • Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, DBA

The Plaid Classic Blazer

Photo credit: JT

JT's Favorite Plaid Blazer

JT's Favorite Plaid Blazer

I love love love this blazer! It’s a classic but it’s updated in a cool way. I love the blouson sleeves and the velvet collar tops it off. When I took these pictures it was 17 degrees but my hubby and I had to take some pictures outside. Since then there is still four inches of ice on my deck.
This was a bargain from Chadwicks.com, the blazer was originally around $60.00 and I got for $15.00 about a year ago. Jumping up and down, saying hurrah and giving myself a high five!

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Thirty for Thirty: Day Six

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I Love this outfit! The skirt to me is so pretty, the sequins. I really like the contrast of the cable knit of the sweater and the floral sequin combination in the skirt. I styled this outfit with two different pairs of shoes to show how versatile it can be.

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Day Six Review
Cable knit Sweater- Jeanne Pierre
Bradley Bayou Skirt
Black Belt

Jewelry
Watch – Adrienne Arpel
Tigers Eye Bracelet – Lee Sands
Silver Heart Charm Bracelet
Coin Onyx Pendant on Silver Chain
Silver tone Earrings

Shoes (Outfit styled with a flat and with a boot)
Black Flats
Aerosole Boots

Day Five & Fabulous in February!

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Today is Day Five and I am feeling great about this 30 for 30. Here in the Lou we had an extra three to four inches of snow to fall unexpectedly and it look so pretty. I know a lot people are tired of the snow but it really doesn’t bother me at all. I have loved watching the snow fall and I really love playing in it. And you know when we get cold temperatures and snow it wards off a lot of bugs in the spring and summer so it’s for a reason. At least that what my Mother use to tell me.

Any hoo lets get to Day Five of 30 for 30!
I am loving how I styled this outfit, can’t you see the smile on my face. At first glance I thought the pattern of the sweater might clash with the skirt but it goes perfectly. I am really liking everything about it and really happy with my body shape.  Did I say that?  yes I sure did. I work out really hard so it feels good to love the way I look. Also, I really love my hair and how I can go from straight to curly, I can do so much with it and I get asked questions about products and how to take care of curly hair often.

Hats are a favorite of mine so I had to put one on because this had looks great on me in this outfit. One last thing I am really loving my eyelashes, they are growing so long. I will do a future post about what I a have been using lately for my lashes.

Outfit in Review
Brown Turtleneck – Karen Scott
Sweater – fever
Skirt – Charter Club

Jewelry
Pearl and Tiger’s Eye Necklace – Lee Sands
Natural stone bracelets – Lee Sands
Multicolor gem and bead Necklace – Museum Shop
Earrings – Lucky Brand
Turquoise and silver bracelet – Carolyn Pollack

Boots – Matisse

Brown knit Cap -Perfectly Patricia by Patricia Underwood

Melissa P of aworkingmomscloset.blogspot.com and Hope from Hope and the Dress Code http://hopeandthedresscode.blogspot.com/ started Fabulous in February and it’s good way for ladies to start feeling great about themselves since negativity is always the first thing that is said so I think this is a great idea.   The challenge is every Monday for the month of February we have to say something good about ourselves in our regular post. Thanks Melissa and Hope!

First Lady Mrs. Obama and the McQueen Dress Controversy…

Huffington Post

There’s been a lot of controversy over the Alexander McQueen dress that First Lady Michelle  Obama wore at a White House formal dinner hosting Chinese President Hu Jintao. Yes, it was a European designer and the United States is trying to make ways to get the clothing industry back with so many jobs have been outsourced to foreign countries. In the past, Mrs. Obama has spotlighted up-and-coming American fashion designers. However, the remarks made by Sally Singer of T Magazine for the New York Times was completely unnecessary and out of line. Point blank.

On February 3rd Sally Singer said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe show that the dress did not fit or flatter Mrs. Obama well and that she was to old for the dress and it should of been worn by a younger diminutive woman. Younger and diminutive!  OMG!  Did I say OMG?  Yes, OMG!

The video below spotlights Sally Singer’s opinion about the Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress for the first part of the video. It then delves off into men’s leggings.

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The First Lady looks awesome in the dress and for Ms. Singer to say that Mrs. Obama is too old to wear the dress is not only a harsh remark to all women over the age of 40.  You mean to tell me that an over 40 diva cannot wear an off-the-shoulder, full-length dress?  That is simply preposterous.

The President and First Lady - Getty Images

Diminutive
The First Lady is statuesque and holds her own in this dress. Why would she need to be diminutive? Why are we putting women in a box to be regurgitated out to be this specific size, height and shape?
Ms. Singer needs to think before she speaks because I noticed that no one in the video spot agreed with her.  She was all by herself with that comment. When will we, as a society, feel freedom in being happy with what ever shape or size a woman is? To put a woman in a box to say she needs to look like this and be this height or weight continues the stereotyping and size bashing.

Enough is Enough…..

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