As some of you know, last Saturday I got to host a fashion show sponsored by Macy’s. Yes, host. As in hang with the stylist and models beforehand, then clip on a microphone, get up on a stage, and say words and stuff. In front of other people. There were even radio ads (I know because I heard one and nearly pooped myself), and they said my name as if I were some kind of celebrity blogger that could draw a crowd.
Hosting this show was a good excuse to (1) wear this outfit and (2) get out of my comfort zone. Let’s discuss…
(1) “Real life” style is kinda my thang. It’s always been my MO with this blog to share only exact outfits that I have actually worn. This is not one of those “aspirational” blogs. So as much as I want to post pictures of myself looking super trendy and fashion-forward, I would be letting down my little blog because I just don’t have many occasions to wear stuff like that. BUT! If there was ever an event where it was appropriate for me to wear a romper with a blazer and heels, this was it. So you better believe I took advantage of it…and took pictures to prove it happened.
(2) You know the best thing about blogging? It counts as being social but you don’t actually have to get off your ass and talk to people. You guys are always telling me I’m funny, but I’m a lot better at being funny when I can do it on my own time from behind my computer. I’ve always hated public speaking. It scares the bejeezus out of me. But sometimes you have to do things that scare you to make you a stronger person. And by “sometimes” I mean once a year, tops. Let’s not get carried away. I’m proud to say that I’ve faced my fears for the year, and I think I even did an OK job! It helped that I got to talk about clothes, but still. All in all, I’m glad Macy’s gave me a shot and I’m glad I took it.
Finally, I would like to point out that I didn’t buy anything new to wear for the show, and I even stuck to my remix challenge and wore my suede Mary Janes. Boom.
similar Romper (more below) // Blazer // Shoes // similar Necklace // similar Sunglasses // Bag // Lips “Plushest Punch”
All the black & white rompers you could ever want…
Love this look on you, you look amazing.
You look adorable! Loooove that romper and those heels are too cute! I’m sure you did great at the fashion show and I’m sorry that I missed it! 🙂
Kacie
RegallySoled.com
I didn’t even realize this was a romper….it looks like a dress (ok, be it a short one, but you do have the legs for it!)jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
ps…did you at least have a script to go off as host? Then I could do it…otherwise not sure!
I had cue cards that listed the pieces the models were wearing, but I did have to come up with other things to say so I didn’t sound like a robot! But I definitely wrote down ideas of stuff to say before hand. I was nervous about babbling or sounding like a total nerd (I AM a total nerd, but I wanted to seem just a little bit cool for this event).
Love the romper!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
So many great things to say!
1) You look great.
2) Hope the hosting went well. But I’m sure it did, because you’re you and have a great sense of style.
3) I dig your real life style. Real clothes that you wear to your real job and in your real life. Wait – is that how you named your blog?! 😉 I kid.
4) Would love to hear more about the fashion show and what items you got to talk about
5) Bravo for keeping with your style challenge! You’re pretty impressive that way!
Annie
sweetbananie.blogspot.com
Thanks Annie! It was a Macy’s marketing thing, at an actual Macy’s store, so obviously it was all Macy’s clothes that they were trying to sell. But Macy’s hired an outside local stylist who had a lot of creative control and she did a great job, so to me it didn’t seem too corporate and I didn’t feel like I was just part of an advertising stunt. It was fun! The theme was “destination” style, so the outfits were all inspired by 6 different locations (like Cabo and Dubai).
How awesome that you got to host an event! I think you’re a pretty big deal, so obviously they’re justified and wanting you to host.
Love how you dressed up the romper. Those heels are just so pretty!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you for TBT Fashion link up.