What To Wear To A Blog Conference

Blogher is right around the corner and the twitter stream is already buzzing with the question, “What are you wearing?”.

We know walking into a room full of complete strangers is not always easy.

Picking out an outfit that you feel comfortable in is really important in order to make you feel confident about yourself.

You want to make a statement and a great first impression not only to your fellow bloggers but also to the brands you hope to create a business relationship with after the event.

Here are a few thing to think about when it comes to blog conference attire:

1. Conference days are long and you can be on your feet for a few hours. During the day, we suggest ditching the 3 inch heels for cute flats or sandals.
2. Even though it may be 90 degrees out, remember that conference rooms can get a big chilly with the A/C on. Throw a light cardigan in your bag, so you you have it on hand in case you get cold.
3. Pick outfits that you feel comfortable in. Having a shirt that you feel self-conscious in or shoes that are ripping your feet apart, will only make you have a miserable experience.
4. When packing, choose outfits that you can mix-and-match and add a few different accessories to accent your pieces. No one will know and it will take up less space in your suite case.

We reached out to one of our favorite fashion bloggers, Carly from ThirtySomethingFashion, to put together a few looks for the upcoming Blogher conference.

Below she shows you how to take a look and turn it from day to night with a few simple changes.

Yellow Blouse  http://www.modcloth.com/shop/blouses/des-colores-top-in-lemon?utm_source=affiliateprogram_cj&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=CJaffiliate&utm_campaign=CJ&utm_source=CJ

Polka Dot Skirt  http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/skirts/alinefull/PRDOVR~85803/85803.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00001&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-utJujYesiW156iyuJVvUYg

Pearl Earrings http://www.katespade.com/designer-jewelry/designer-earrings/all-wrapped-up-pearl/WBRU3303,default,pd.html?dwvar_WBRU3303_color=152&subid=2845&cm_mmc=pepperjam-_-text-_-generic-_-29302&utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=text&utm_content=generic&utm_term=29302

Black Tote Bag  http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/195958?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-Qu9FPFCnff2yalzxuvNenw

Toms Ballet Flats  http://www.toms.com/alessandra-burlap-ballet-flats?utm_medium=gan&utm_source=affiliate

Pink Earrings http://www.miriamsalat.com/shop/colorblocking/hot-pink-double-nugget-earrings-p-406.html?osCsid=ph6qvnd1rioi5bd2oktiubba15

Clutch http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/ASOS-Suede-Aztec-Clutch-Bag/xkrox/?iid=1908476&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-O0EnrM_rDGPPB30P4d9VtQ

Peplum Black Skirt  http://celebboutique.com/pinup-black-high-waisted-peplum-pencil-skirt-en.html

Leopard Heels  http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/minna-2-nat-ivy-leopard.html?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_source=aff_id&atrack=cj

Maxi Dress http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/zbrandskiosk/juniors/derek_heart/PRD~1030707/Derek+Heart+Striped+Maxi+Dress.jsp?prtID=pfx&src=k147466&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliate-_-Polyvore-_-Primary

White Cardigan http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-womens-open-stitch-cardigan-sweater-assorted-colors/-/A-13890072?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Polyvore&LNM=Primary

Flat Sandals http://www.target.com/p/womens-mossimo-supply-co-winifred-braided-flat-sandal-assorted/-/A-13788642?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Polyvore&LNM=Primary

Brown Tote Bag  http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/ACCESSORIES/bags/PRDOVR~53228/53228.jsp?srcCode=MWAFFI00001&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-AUxdxQ4gI2kkOzSfOJPcdQ

Orange Necklace  http://baublebar.com/index.php/fashion-jewelry/jewelry-necklaces/tangerine-triad-collar-necklace.html?ecid=pepperjam%20text&utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&campaign=text&utm_content=generic&utm_term=58293

Braided Belt  http://www.hm.com/gb/product/98330?article=98330-C

Jimmy Choo Wedges http://www.footcandyshoes.com/store/PORTO!CHO/JIMMY+CHOO+-+PORTO

Bangles  http://www.shopbop.com/enamel-bangle-set-adia-kibur/vp/v=1/845524441942317.htm?folderID=2534374302060428&fm=other-shopbysize&colorId=10769&extid=affprg-5431261

Triangle Earrings http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/rachel-rachel-roy-earrings-gold-tone-triangle-hoop-earrings?ID=647984&LinkshareID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-LVgc2vYQx6mUKWM.bGzuIA&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-5-_-63-_-MP563

Orange Clutch http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/handbags-clutchhits-Happy_Nugget_Orange_Clutch-lordandtaylor/231769/?utm_source=GAN&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=Polyvore&utm_content=Ban&utm_term=na&cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-GAN-_-Polyvore-_-Primary&tag=GAN&ctcampaign=221&gan_clickID=0004c376d23bfd1e0ae0c703002610fc&gan_affID=k147466&gan_affName=Polyvore

Tell us: Do you have any tips when it comes to conference attire or packing?

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Tina

Tina Seitzinger is the Co-founder of Girls' Lunch Out {GLO} and part of the social media team for BabyCenter. She is also the Trend Trio family expert from P&G's Have You Tried This Yet? program. She's a mom of two boys and the voice behind Life Without Pink, a personal blog about motherhood and raising all boys.

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