I went to Go Blog Social here in Kansas City this past weekend, and man did I leave inspired, revived, and newly-connected to some amazingly sweet and talented blogger pals. I’m still wading through business cards and speaker notes, but am so excited to apply what I learned at GBS 2014 to my little ol’ blog.
Day 1 adventures:
So what does one wear to a blogging conference? You know for Day 2 I had to wear something a bit ridic– but without totally sacrificing comfort. I came up with a simple black v-neck tee and skinny jeans with busted knees (last seen here), a pair of killer Zara sandals in a super loud color (no worries; I brought roll-up flats to wear on the walk downtown to lunch), and a leather jacket with strong shoulders. The first day of GBS was chilly + windy, but Day 2 was gorgeous and perfect for an outdoor outfit shoot:
The outfit had a few elements of interest, but the base layer was super casual: a t-shirt and jeans. The ripped knees and leather bits gave it a tough factor I loved, while pretty touches of mint jewelry and bright suede heels glammed things up. Love a good mix of girly + badass.
More Day 2 adventures:
Ladies (and a few gents), it was so lovely to meet all of you. Between dishing over photo woes and professing our still-burning love for JTT, I had the best time. Meet-ups and reunions soon, yes? Check back Thursday for what I wore to the after-party at The Garment District. (A boutique with a bar in the center. Guys, this place was made for me!)
Linking up with More Pieces of Me + On the Daily Express, Get Your Pretty On, Style Elixir, The Adored Life + Style Honestly, The Pleated Poppy, Sew Crafty Angel, Walking in Memphis in High Heels, and Life’s a Party Dress Like It.
Ashley, I love how you are able to make these “weird” pieces work EFFORTLESSLY. Like if I saw that jacket in the stores I would think it was way too odd or too much for me. And then here you are, totally rocking it like no one’s business! 🙂 Love it!
This is so fun, I love seeing pics of you outside. Love those Zara heels.
xo
PinkSole
Beautiful, Ash! Hope you are all recovered from Go Blog! 😉
Awesome post! Looks like so much fun!
Such a look- you are dressed to kill! 😀
that jacket!! its really the perfect jacket. love this look
francesca from Frank Vinyl
You and your friends look like you had so much fun!
You look stunning doll! If you have a sec id love to hear your thoughts on my latest outfit post.
vickys-style.com
So much fun!!!!
I love your sandals!!!!
Kiss
sounds like an awesome event, and girl you are looking fabulous! i love the outfit, you look so on trend with that leather jacket and it looks amazing styled with those jeans and shoes!
x
♥ Ellen
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This outfit is so perfect! I adore those shoes. They are so fun! I really want to go to Go Blog Social next year, fingers crossed! It looks like such an amazing time!
The conference looks like a blast! And I love your outfit. That strong shoulder on the leather jacket is awesome, especially with those red suede heels!
Katie – See What Katie Wears
Looks like a really great way to meet local bloggers. And oh, I love your pop of red in the shoes!
Sincerely,
Sabrina
Looks like a fabulous top! You really rocked this look! Those shoes!? I am going to need those!
xo,
Jacqueline
stylininstlouis.com
I honestly love everything about this outfit. Those shoes and that jacket are amazing!
Obsessed with that jacket!! Looks perfect with those jeans! Love!!
Great look! LOVE those shoes and necklace with the jacket.
~Ellen
http://www.everydayfancy.com
You looked AMAZING at the conference! The jacket, shoes, sunglasses, & distressed jeans were killer. Talk about looking understated but making a statement at the same time! Hope you had a blast xoxo!
The conference looks like a great time! I love your outfit. That jacket is amazing!!
Nicole
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looks fun !! you look awesome dear 🙂 ! xx
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Great event)) You so sweet)
mary-tur.ru
You look very beautiful! I love your outfit!!
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I’m so jelly that you attended GBS! I’m completely in love with your leather jacket, everything about it is simply amazing and you look gorgeous as always!
xo jen
Pearls & Lace
those shoes — some kind of perfect, right? and i love all that color for spring. lovely like usual 🙂
look chic
like your jacket and sandal
MY-Emily
This look is just amazing!!!
Lena
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You rock this awesome looked:).
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Cute, funny, witty, what else to say …. Hello dear stay in touch.
Valentina.
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What a great event! I love ur leather jacket 🙂
xoxo
Novelstyle
Those shoes caught my eye in a link up party! freaking love them
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There’s nothing better than meeting up with other bloggers! Your photos are gorgeous and I love your mint nail polish!
I am seriously dying over your Zara sandals! Those are so gorgeous! And your whole outfit is so amazing. That jacket… ugh! Looks like you had a great time, I’m jealous! 🙂
<3, Pamela
sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com
AMAZING look! Love everything about it, especially that jacket.
Those shoes are amazeballs.
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I think what you wore is perfect and LOVE those shoes, and I have the same white bracelet.
Allie of ALLIE NYC
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so cool you got to go and you look amazing, love the edgy jacket and great heels. Good thinking on bringing the roll up flats for distance though, I’ve started doing the same thing.
That jacket and those heels are amazing!!! And don’t think I didn’t notice the nail polish! The whole look is so put together. I feel inspired now too!!! Great outfit and post!
Great jacket and heels!
You look amazing Ashley, tho outfit is perfectly put together, especially loving the slick jacket and those divine heels. The event seems so fun! Thanks for your visit, hope your week is going well.
You look amazing! And this outfit is gorgeous – those heels pull the outfit together so well. Love it!
Thanks for sharing the fun & fab Ashley….and you are really so pretty in that moto inspired look made more perfect by those killer heels!
Rebecca
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You look adorable in this look!! Thank you so much for your sweet comment
a beautiful maison
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Looks like so so so so SO much fun! I am so sad I missed it 🙁 I LOVE your outfit on day 2, that jacket is chic! We would have been twins…almost because I packed a jumpsuit and leather jacket for day 2. Bummer! Anyway, so glad you had an amazing time!
love these red shoes!!!
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kiss
I really love your jacket and shoes!
Xx,
Julie | http://www.juliechagas.com/
Your outfit was SO cute and I’m obsessed with your structured jacket and bold heels! It looks like Go Blog Social was a blast and I hope I get to go next time! Love these photos too 🙂 Making time and recruiting someone to take outfit pictures in a cute location is so so hard, and I wish I lived in KC so we could do photos!
you look gorgeous!! love the leather jacket and fabulous heels!
xoxo
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It had to be great event! You look so feminine in this look!
http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/
Wowwwwww I love your outfit!!!
It’s STUNNING and wonderful sandals babe.
Kisses
The Indian Savage Diary
Look at you, you stunning model! Loved your outfit, especially those shoes!
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