NYC State of Mind: Counting Down the Days to IFBCon & FNO!

It’s funny how life surprises you.  I would have laughed in disbelief a year and a half ago if someone had told me that I would be heading to New York City in 5 days to attend the Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference and Fashion’s Night Out.

I would have thought: “Why on earth would I need to attend Evolving Influence?  No one even visits my blog!” and “Fashion’s Night out is something I read about, not something I actually participate in!”

Fast forward to 2011 and here I am, getting ready for my first IFB Conference and FNO, with a touch of New York Fashion Week thrown in for good measure.

Image via Fashion's Night Out

 

As excited as I am about the events themselves, the thing that is truly making me giddy with anticipation is the thought of meeting so many of the people that have become a part of my life through their blogs. They inspire me daily through their words, their passion, their courage and their style… and now they will finally become more than faces/voices on the other side of a computer monitor.  They will finally be real.

It’s almost too much too handle. In a good great “I want to hug everyone when I see them” sort of way.

If you haven’t already, please let me know if you will be in NYC for the conference or FNO. 

I’d love to meet you!

P.S. If you are still debating about attending IFBCon, the conference is currently SOLD OUT but you can add your name to the wait list here.  This is sure to be the best one yet!

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  • Anjieline September 26, 2011, 1:39 AM

    This can be fun!!I am hoping I can attend just like this…

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  • Chery Shive September 18, 2011, 10:43 PM

    WOW!!I’d love to attend this kind of night out…But I don’t know how…

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  • Michael September 12, 2011, 3:09 AM

    I want to attend and I hope my friends will accompany me…Anyway, thanks for the idea..

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  • THE-LOUDMOUTH September 6, 2011, 2:58 AM

    Oh, I am so sad!!! All of my favorite people are going this time around! I can’t wait to see photos and live vicariously through you! 🙂

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  • Emily September 6, 2011, 1:51 AM

    I want to attend but I think I can…Maybe i can just watch it in the internet then…

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  • MARLEY SIMONE September 3, 2011, 9:19 PM

    OMG! I’m in the same boat as you. What a difference a year makes! Hope to meet you at IFBcon

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  • blahblahbecky.co.uk September 3, 2011, 7:48 PM

    I can’t for FNO in London, I’ve never ‘done’ one before but I can’t think why now!!

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  • anupriya dutta September 3, 2011, 6:17 AM

    Oh god I am so jealous! I have wanting to go to the IFB conference ever since it started last year!
    I hope you have a nice time there 🙂

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  • Alex Elizabeth September 2, 2011, 1:37 AM

    I’ll be at FNO (though I don’t know what I’m doing yet) and at Stranded Blogger!

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  • Jamillah September 2, 2011, 12:01 AM

    YO! Where on earth will you be!!?!?! I can not wait to meet you!!! I bought a ticket to IFB Con and now I’m not even sure if I’ll get to attend a lot of the panels because of work, but I’m going to try to sneak out for bits to come and soak up some knowledge. My only advice for Fashion Night Out is if you’re wearing heels make sure they are comfortable and if you’re not sure bring a spare!

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  • Hope Adela Pasztor September 1, 2011, 10:09 PM

    Looks like fun! I’ll bet you’ll have a blast! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  • Tanvi September 1, 2011, 8:10 PM

    This is going to be SO MUCH FUN!

    Most excited about ‘seeing’ everyone in person! 🙂

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  • Katy September 1, 2011, 7:20 PM

    I completely agree with you – While I’m excited to attend the IFB Conference, Fashion Night Out, etc… what I am most excited about it meeting all the amazing women (and a few men) who have been so instrumental in this blogging journey. That will certainly be the most rewarding part! See you soon. – Katy

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  • Metsy September 1, 2011, 7:17 PM

    The morning of IFBCon while you are getting your gorgeous self dressed for the conference… I’ll be at home praying for God to forgive me for my jealousy and envy! 😉 Have a wonderful time and tweet so I can live vicariously through you!

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  • grechen September 1, 2011, 2:16 PM

    i will be there for the first time this year!! and i’m super-excited for the chance to meet both you and G&G 🙂

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  • Bella Q September 1, 2011, 1:55 PM

    I would say the same about myself- I didn’t dare dream to make this happen,,,, and then I did. I am so looking forward in meeting my blogger pals, like YOU, B! xo. Bella Q

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  • Casee Marie September 1, 2011, 1:15 PM

    I won’t believe it until I’m actually there. And even then I may still need to be pinched. I did debate going back in Feb. but looking back I’m pretty sure it was more of a distant ideal than something I was seriously considering. I think I wanted so badly to go, to be confident enough in myself and my blog to make that decision, but the reality was different. Now…gosh, I have no idea. I guess now I’m confident enough? We’ll find out. And ditto on all you said, the best part for me will definitely be getting to see you and so many others who’ve become such a big part of my life. Eee!

    Oh, and I’m going to be a total cavewoman at IFBcon, you’ll all laugh at me. Everyone will have their iPads and iPhones and DSLRs and I’ll have a binder with actual notepaper and a point-and-shoot and business cards I printed up myself. I guess I’m going DIY for this conference. I am working on getting a smartphone, though, so I at least won’t be completely without technology!

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  • Christina September 1, 2011, 11:41 AM

    That’s so awesome! Have a great time.

    Xo,
    Christina

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  • GRIT & GLAMOUR September 1, 2011, 11:26 AM

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!

    So, so, so excited to meet you and experience ALL of this!

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