Hi Friends! I am writing this in advance because today (Monday) I will be happily at the beach with my husband’s family. We go every year together, and this year is Ivy Jean’s first time. We are so excited to see her put her little toes in the sand for the first time and experience the roar of the ocean. There’s nothing quite like it. I’ve been thinking about how I do a poor job of sharing much personal on here through no one’s fault of my own. I often default to outfit details assuming no one cares much about anything else. That may be very true. Feel free to look at just the pictures. I can promise I won’t be offended, but I plan to share a little more when I have something toΒ share.
Real Thoughts on New York Fashion Week
On the heels of getting back from our beach trip, I’ll be repacking my suitcase to head to New York for Fashion Week with my sweet mama. I had the pleasure of going with her two years ago, and we had the time of our lives. I got a last minute invite to the rewardStyle party, and we booked an equally last minute trip. Today I thought I’d share some real thoughts on New York Fashion Week.
This year I got a not so late invite to the rewardStyle party and had been considering going for a while hoping to make a bit more of the trip as not quite so much a novice. I’m chuckling to myself as I type that because boy do I feel like a novice. The truth is I’m not sure there is anything quite like Fashion Week to make you insecure. At least it does for me. As I send out inquiries asking for show invites and hear nothing back, try to plan outfits for events I don’t know I’ll actually be going to, and read forums of bloggers who already have things lined up and seem to know way more than I do, I found myself feeling bad.
Then I sat back and thought to myself… get a grip. You are going to New York with your mom. That alone is amazing! I’ve been invited to several things I’m thrilled about. Who cares if my calendar doesn’t have any blank space – more time for shopping! Last time I went, I met bloggers in person I still keep in contact with and love! I’m not a big blogger by any means. I don’t have any false pretenses about backstage passes and special treatment. I am thankful for every opportunity that comes my way because of this little space, and I am flat grateful I even get to go to Fashion Week. So, I am determined I will quit stressing about the events and the outfits and have fun.
Blue on Blue Outfit
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This is such a beautiful outfit! It’s so awesome you get to go to NY with your mom. I hope you two have so much fun!! xo
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Beautiful look! Absolutely love the Vidal sandals, such a gorgeous color!
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I love this whole look! How amazing you get to go with your mom?!? I can’t wait to see all your looks and hear about your experience!
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Sounds awesome, I am sure you and your mom are going to have a fantastic time , cant wait to see all the posts xx
Girl! Text me when you are in NY! Maybe we can find a time for lunch/dinner π
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I am so happy you get to go to NYFW. Good thing you got invited to the party and even that I don’t get to go I feel bad of not getting invited to anything. I hope you have tons of fun!
Camila,
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Have a great time at the beach and in New York.
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Your blouse is so pretty Amy, I love it!
Nistha
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I love your attitude about NYFW- it certainly does stir up lots of anxiety and feelings like you aren’t good enough. But you’re going to have an amazing time and I can’t wait to follow along via insta stories!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Aww, I hope Ivy Jean enjoys her first beach trip–that sounds like a blast. And have a wonderful time at NYFW too, what a fun thing to do with your mom. I think you’re going in with the right attitude; just enjoy yourselves! I’m sure it’s easy to get caught up in everything that goes along with Fashion Week, and it’s something that I could see myself stressing about too, but I think your approach of just enjoying whatever you do get to experience there is the perfect one.
Love your style! Also loving the positivity in this post – enjoy NYFW!
Anika xo | anikamay.co.uk
You’re going to have the best time with your mom! So exciting!! I’ve never been to NYFW or NYC at all! To be honest, I think fashion week would intimidate me too much, as much as I would like to dream about going. Being invited to the RewardStyle party is amazing, you should be proud! I cant wait to hear all about it!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
Amy Ann,
I think you have the right attitude about fashion week. I mean, when you get down to the bottom of things, it’s really more about your love of fashion, right? So, who cares if others seem to be in the know or have special privileges? In general, the fashion bloggers I follow are a really supportive lovely group of women. It’s too bad that insecurity and other negative feelings are associated with such a big event. But I say, go and have a blast just being there!
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Love, Mary
Oh, I wish to got NYFW… Have fun during your time away with family π
I love how positive you are about the opportunities you have! That is such a great outlook!
I know you gonna have lots of fun tho it would be stressful…. you look lovely.
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I’ll be in NY for fashion week too! I’m sure you’ll have the best time with your mom!
xo
Siffat
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I went to fashion week last year and although it was a blast it was also super overwhelming and definitely made me feel like I had to “keep
up” if that makes sense. You’re amazing and deserve every opportunity that I’m certain will come your way! Have the best time!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
I loveee those shoes!!!!!
xx Sofia | SOFIAADOT
How fun that you and your mom are going to NYFW! You guys will have so much fun. I can totally understand how easy it is to go down the rabbithole of insecurity, but good for you for recognizing it and pulling yourself out. I can’t wait to see photos from your trip!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines