Meet me at #Blissdom!

Blissdom is here and that means a few days of non-stop excitement, chatter, networking, and fun. While this many people can be intimidating (and loud!), just remember that everyone there has some of the same feelings that you do. As in, we all get completely nervous and self-conscious, so don’t feel like you can’t approach someone!

If you see me at Blissdom, here are three things about me:

1. I talk. A LOT. No wine needed, though that is usually an accessory. But, if you feel like you have no one to talk to, I’m the person to find. I work from home, have a 6 year old son and 3 year old daughter. Put me in a room of grownups, and I’m ready to chat.

2. I can usually be found with my other half. Shell and I actually met through blogging a couple of years ago. She not only became my other half and closest friend, we started a business together in social media marketing as well.

3. We moved a ton. My oldest is now six and in kindergarten, but we have lived in five states and moved six times in the past seven years. (Say that five times fast!). Our last state was Alaska, and no, it wasn’t fun. If you’d like to see me shudder, ask me about it. At the end of the day, both of my babies were born in Atlanta, it’s where I went to school and met my husband, and it’s where you’ll find me right outside of now.

Can’t wait to meet you all xoxo

Ashley

 

Blog Conference Prep Series: Help! What to Wear!?

Blissdom is next week (next week!?!?). I am so excited to be going and Shell and I have spent the past few weeks (hopefully) helping you to prepare. We have covered these topics so far, in case you missed any:

This week? We are tackling the most important detail: What to wear! Want to see what Shell is wearing? Click here to check out her post!

3 tips to be comfortable at Blissdom

  • - Bring a sweater. I sat there shivering through the opening keynote last year. I had on a short sleeve short and in no way stopped to consider that it could be cool in there. Or that it was a maze to find my way back to my room and would take too long to accomplish this. Think warm and comfortable.
  • - Wear something you’re comfortable in. While you should like what you are wearing day and night, during the day you will meet a lot of people. A LOT. If you are self-conscious about what you are wearing, it can come across when speaking with others. Focus on connections, not your brand-new, uncomfortable top.
  • - Wear comfortable shoes. Yes. I am adding this even though you have heard this from every turn. But people? The Opryland Hotel is HUGE. Huge. On top of that, you will stand around talking to people for eleven million hours. Since going barefoot is not encouraged, skip the heels, especially during the day. You can risk it at night if you must, but I suggest finding cute flats or sandals.

My outfit choices

I need to preface this with the detail that I can be fickle. Some of these may change. But at least I can give you a general idea. Sometimes, seeing what others are packing can help you figure out just what it is you want to bring.


Traveling in  
Travel- I will be driving, but either driving or flying as I did last year, it will be in a pair of skinny jeans and comfortable flats, along with layered shirts- but at least in my car, I can control the temperature! Layers are always good. After a day of traveling, it will be similar to what I wore in. It’s a good night to meet up with some friends and prepare for the fun ahead.


Conference Sessions

Ahh conference time. Here is where we remember to be comfortable with ourselves- remember all that talking? I love a cute skirt. I have two that I’m bringing (one grey, one black), along with a pair of grey pinstriped pants. These all mix and match with some cute tops, with some sweaters and wraps to match.

Evening Events

Again, wear what you’re comfortable with- Thursday night will be more casual, with plenty of jeans, though I love an excuse to dress up (and not with my three year old). Friday night is the night to go all out if you are only planning on getting dressy one night. I may bring along heels to consider, but cute sandals will probably win. These are my evening dresses:

Saturday night is Girls Night In- it’s all about the pajamas baby. Mine will also include some slipper socks and/or slippers. Comfort is the way to go! Mine are teal/pink striped pants with a teal t-shirt to match.

Travel out

Sunday will be different for everyone. As I am driving,  I am not leaving until after lunch and after I take my roommate to the airport. So, for our post-conference lunch and traveling home, it’s all about comfort. I have this tunic and leggings with, once again, my comfy flats.

So there you have it! As we have attended more and more conferences, we’ve learned what to wear and how to choose- be comfortable, be yourself, and have a little fun with it!

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