Lace Babydoll Dress for the rSNYFW Party

September 16, 2015

I’m not sure where to even begin when it comes to recapping and sharing my New York Fashion Week experience. It was absolutely incredible. I’m truly just grateful to have gotten to experience it all firsthand. I’m so thankful to the brands who invited me to to be part of their events. I guess I should back up… I never anticipated actually attending NYFW. I figured that was for all the “real” bloggers out there. I’m just some girl from Oklahoma who started doing this rather accidentally and happens to love it. Then I got an invitation to the LuLu*s party and the rewardStyle party. I was so excited and really started considering going. Finally Kendra Scott invited me to their open house to preview the new winter collection. I mentioned it all to my mom – fellow fashion lover, friend, and support system – who totally thought we should go! Since she and I both had airline miles, we decided to make it happen and do a girls trip. Without her, I don’t think I would have had the courage to go. It was so fun to experience it all together!

I decided I would recap my trip by days and outfits. I’m starting with the last day because, to be honest, it’s what I had photos of, which I took when I got home (hence no red lip)! I wore this cream lace babydoll dress from WAYF to the rewardStyle party and the only show I was able to get into, Lie Sangbong. WAYF was kind enough to send me two dresses for fashion week. Ever since I got their shirtdress for our Blogger Nation post, I’ve formed a bit of an obsession with everything they make! The quality is amazing, especially considering the price point (everything under $75-100).

I went in not knowing anything, so I thought I would share what I learned about NYFW:

  1. If you are at all thinking about going to NYFW, start contacting brands months in advance about attending their show. I was literally emailing them the week of trying to get in (everything requires an invitation). After deciding to go approximately 1.5 weeks before we left, I was just glad we had a hotel and plane tickets! #novice
  2. Let your blogging buddies know you are coming! This was totally the BEST part about the whole thing. I got to meet soooo many amazing women who I had previously only known over the internet.
  3. Share information with your friends. The Double Take Girls were soooo kind to me. They added me to a Facebook group of bloggers who were attending and swapping information. It helped so much! I also started texting back and forth with Mary-Katherine, Carylee, Michelle, and Alina. These ladies are all genuinely so nice! I was so grateful to connect with them and meet in person!
  4. Pack clothes that you are both comfortable and confident in for your events. I ended up buying these amazing shoes from Topshop while in NYC to wear to this event. When everyone else was dying after standing in heels for hours, I was oh so comfortable!
  5. Be yourself! I know it’s all a little intimidating, but truly everyone was so nice. It made me feel so comfortable.
  6. Bring business cards and follow-up on Insta with the people you met. It’s fun to form new blogging relationships. If you’re an introvert like me, be prepared to get your talk on!

cream lace babydoll dress, lace up shoes, fringe bagIMG_6804with Samantha of Bonjour Blue, Erica of Casually Styled, Alina of the Closet Crush, Kaitlin of Blonde Expeditions, and Tyler of Girl Meets Gold
IMG_6798IMG_6800with Erica of Casually Styled and Carylee of More Pieces of Me
IMG_6814 copywith Amber Venz (rewardStyle founder – see her post about the event here) and Kelssey of Styled Blonde
cream lace babydoll dress, fringe bag, lace up shoes, karen walker sunglassesIMG_6802cream lace babydoll dress, black fringe bag, lace up shoes IMG_6776 IMG_6783terrible photo of me but with Jillian Harris
IMG_6797with Whitney and Lindsay of the Double Take Girls and Kelssey of Styled Blonde
cream lace babydoll dress, fringe bag, lage up shoes

Cream Lace Babydoll Dress c/o WAYF // Shoes: Topshop // Fringe Clutch: Topshop // Cuffs (here and here) c/o Kendra Scott

Linking Up With: Michelle & AnaJenna & Carylee / Lauren / Molly & Carly / Rhea / Whitney / Rachelle & Charnele / Laura / Jess / Kileen & SandyErin & Laura / Elizabeth / Pumps & Push Ups / Rachel/ GraceLindsey / Liz / Alice / Danielle / Sydney / Tara / Linda LouJill & Carrie / Lauren / Jacqueline & Elle / JoLynne / Rachel / Dawn Lucy / Heather / Christine / Adri & Jessica – As always, see a full listing here.

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101 Comments

  • Reply Alyssa Thomas September 16, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I totally consider you a real blogger! Love this lace dress on you!

    Alyssa | Glitter and Grey

  • Reply Jill September 16, 2015 at 7:59 am

    What a great time! Thanks for sharing your recap! That dress is amazing on you!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  • Reply Gina Daily September 16, 2015 at 7:55 am

    What an awesome recap!! I loved reading about who you met and some of the tips and tricks you learned. You look so stunning and I’m so glad you had a great time and that you had your mom there for support- that is so sweet that you two have that kind of relationship!

    Gina || On the Daily Express

  • Reply Leah Behr September 16, 2015 at 7:44 am

    So glad you had a great time! I absolutely love that dress on you!

    xx Leah / http://www.eatpraywearlove.com

  • Reply Kathy September 16, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Great post! I love all the great information about fashion week and what to do ahead of time. I just started my blog so I’m just learning everything myself. It is so great to read your post about what to do ahead of time if I ever get the chance to go in the future. I love your dress by Wayf. You look great in it. How funny that I just bought a blouse, which you saw in my blanket weather post by Wayf. They are a great brand and very reasonable like you mentioned. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more photos from your trip. Also, I love the shoes. They are such a great choice for Fashion week, since they are comfortable and fashionable all at the same time.

    Kathy
    http://www.glamsimplified.com

  • Reply Rachel Garay September 16, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Cute LWD dress. I loved reading about your time there and thanks for the tips.

    Rachel xo

    Please come on by and check out/link up to “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me” link up now LIVE

    Garay Treasures

  • Reply SydneysFashionDiary.com September 16, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Looks like a fab event. I got the invitation but couldn’t make it. You look adorable in that dress. Thanks for the recap!

  • Reply Laura September 16, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Love that dress! And I love your choice of shoes! They were a fantastic choice for cute and comfortable!

  • Reply Blaire Bingham September 16, 2015 at 6:26 am

    This dress is gorgeous and you look beautiful in it. I am so glad you got to go and I can’t wait to read all about it! I had so much fun stalking your Insta account while you were there.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  • Reply Mica September 16, 2015 at 6:23 am

    Glad you had such a fun time at NYFW, even if you did decide to go a little later! 🙂

    Your lace dress is very pretty also!

    Away From The Blue Blog

  • Reply Kirsten Wick September 16, 2015 at 6:15 am

    Well you are a fab blogger to me and very real! Love your style, this dress is so perfect on you. Happy you had such a fab time at NYFW, hope I’ll be able to attend next year (I’m more of an introvert too). Love, Kirsten xx

    http://www.thelifbissue.com

  • Reply andréa September 16, 2015 at 6:10 am

    i am seriously looooove this dress and the bag and the entire outfit. i need this dress!
    so jealous you got to go and glad you had such a great time. maybe in Feb we could plan to go together?

    -Andréa

    A.Viza Style

  • Reply Kelsey & Kenecha September 16, 2015 at 6:08 am

    Very beautiful, love your dress x

    Florals&Smiles
    Twitter

  • Reply Marta C September 16, 2015 at 5:11 am

    This is such a pretty dress and love the cute shoes you wore!! So glad you had such an amazing experience and were able to meet so many people!
    Marta
    http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

  • Reply THE AVANTGUARDIAN September 16, 2015 at 5:04 am

    Lovely photos! Hope I can be there next year! 😀

    http://www.theavantguardian.com

  • Reply Rachelle September 16, 2015 at 4:40 am

    next year I might make it up there, that dress was made for you. It’s good that you wore comfy shoes.

    xo
    PinkSole

  • Reply theblackblush blog September 16, 2015 at 4:38 am

    You look so pretty! Love the dress! I hope you had lots of fun!
    xx

    http://www.theblackblush.blogspot.com

  • Reply the italian glam September 16, 2015 at 4:17 am

    you were looking marvelous, my dear, you exuded class….congrats and hope you had a great NYFW experience

    p.s. too bad you didn’t take pictures from these events…

    kisses from Italy

    http://www.theitalianglam.com/

  • Reply Natali September 16, 2015 at 4:15 am

    There’s always first time for everything and you can never be fully prepared or know exactly what to expect! Being yourself and bringing your business cards with you are very crucial things in presenting yourself and your work to other bloggers, companies, influencers, etc.

    http://lartoffashion.com

  • Reply Cherish September 16, 2015 at 3:02 am

    That dress is cute

    x

    lifeandstylediary.net

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