"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe
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Hello Everyone,
I would like to take this time to show my appreciation to each of you for supporting my 2 Year Blogiversary. Regardless if you physically attended, or sent a kind word…. Thank you for your support. Judging by your Tweets, Video Footage, and Blog Posts; last Tuesday’s event was an overall success.
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EVENT RECAP
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For those of you that missed the event last Tuesday, 200 Bloggers spanning from California, CT, DC, NJ, and NY came together under the APART Fashion Showroom to network. Guests where treated to manicures sponsored by Priti Nails, cheese platters sponsored by Cabot Creamery (thank you to Blogger, Chef Yoli for working with Cabot to create the cheddar platters), cocktails sponsored by Smirnoff Vodka (thank you to bartenders Mark and Karrie), cupcakes by Tonnies Minnies, skin care analysis by MySkin.com, and beverages by Skinny Water. In addition, Bloggers got a chance to talk with Matthew from Nina Shoes as he previewed for the first time ever, their FALL 2010 line. Lastly, Michelle from SmartBox was on hand to talk about “Gift Experiences in a Box”.
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Ester from Outside.in introduced bloggers to her company. Outside.in helps bloggers bring traffic to their sites. Neil and Oliver from NRelate.com introduced their company, which helps Bloggers with monetizing.
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GIFT BAGS
Upon exiting, guests received gift bags filled with items from APART, skin care products from Johnson & Johnson, a Time Out New York magazine, and bracelets from the GAP.
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CHARITY RAFFLE
During the event guests took part in a charity raffle to raise awareness and money for the Lower Eastside Service Center/Angel Thrift Shop. The LESC uses the money to fund programs benefiting individuals and families affected by Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS and Mental Illness.
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The following companies donated the listed items to be raffled off: Time Out New York donated three magazine subscriptions, Gwen Beloti donated a clutch bag, Nina Shoes donated 3 custom pair of shoes, FSL Cosmetics donated cosmetic bags filled with lip gloss and lipsticks, GAP donated a jean gift card, APART donated 5 clothing looks modeled by the mannequins during the event, Cabot Creamery donated a gift basket filled with an assortment of their fine Vermont cheddars, and SmartBox donated a Spa Experience.
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Guest paid $5 to submit their business cards into the raffle bag. In conjunction with JOHNSON’S® Girl Talk Cause Campaign, we were able to raise a total of $320 for LESC.
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COVERAGE
Thank you to Jeff from TECHIENYC and Anthony from Anthony Tilghman.com for taking the event pictures. Naheem Escort and Meagan Williams’s video interviewed a few of the bloggers in attendance.
"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe
This post is for the wonderful team who helped me put this event together. The previous post was to disclose all the sponsors who donated physical items to the event. I just want to say I could not have done this event with out the following people working behind the scenes.
John was the first person to come on board with this event. He didn’t once think I was crazy when I told him about the vision in my head to have my event in a showroom. He has been a strong supporter from day one and I love him to death for it. He has led the way for negotiations, while I just sat there and looked cute, lolll. As talented as he is as a writer, he is just as great as a PR profssional.
Santrise is an excellent technical writer. She’s also an excellent negotiator…. so much so she can do it from her comfy penthouse in Chicago. When you know your worth… go to Santrise. When you want your event to be at a certain level on down to the contact last detail, you cantact Santrise. This is the 2nd year in a row Santrise has went above and beyond to assist me with my event. I couldn’t imagine planning an event without her.
Irene assist me not only with my events, but making sure I make appearances at the other people’s events. Her advice is priceless.
Shani say’s, “What can I do to help?” Her proactive spirit reminds me of an well oiled machine. She is very efficient in what she does. She is very official when it comes to events in New York City. There are so many people claiming to be in PR in the city, but can’t produce… Shani is about results. When you are looking for PR in the city, Shani is one of the few with a proven track record.
Lonnie created the greatest invitation the world has ever seen. Click on the invite for his website. I am truly appreciative for the work he has done.
I have to thank the ladies at APART one more time. They went above and beyond to ensure this event went off right. I can not thank them enough.
Below are thepeople who supported me throught his event. I love them to death!
"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere." -- Marilyn Monroe
(Note: Yes, my eyes are closed… but I still like the picture, lolll)
(Note: Jeans and Scoop Neck Halter sponsored by the Gap)
So, last week December 2-3rd, the notorious John Simon and I participated in a NYC Scavenger Hunt sponsored by Smart Box.
Each Smartbox™ offers activities within different themes. In each of these packages, Smartbox™ has selected unique activities, charming destinations and quality Spas and institutes. Each Smartbox™ is all-inclusive: you won’t have anything else to pay on site (but your travel)! What a perfect gift!
On December 2nd, Smart Box held a swanky cocktail party ((with open bar)) to kick off the Scavenger Hunt festivities. OOoooWWWwwww
The next morning, December 3rd, we had to be at the Empire State Bldg at 9am!!!!! I don’t know anyone but the devil up at 9am *faints*. I stumbled in w/ my morning “mad I’m out of bed in rush hour transit traffic” attitude…
Smart Box provided a grand breakfast … the breakfast was on point!!! I felt like the little abused child from “The Little Princess” when the neighbor snuck her breakfast in bed…
So, John and I had breakfast on top of the Empire State Bldg….(no champagne, but that’s ok they can improve next year, lolll). I love John!!! He let me sip my coffee and adjust my attitude, lolll. He understands I am not sociable before 10am
SO anyways… The Kitty Bradshaw is HIGHLY competitive….especially in her Gap Jeans… I WILL NOT LOSE!!!!! SO we get our scavenger hunt on…
1st Answer was at the Salsa Lounge…. we had to complete a task once we got to the actual destination. The Kitty Bradshaw went from Rhianna to Debbie Allen in an hour and a half’s time. Carmen, the dance instructor turned me into a Salsa Champ!!!!
In addition, I briefly got partnered with Gervais… the sexy french daddy from Canada… Smart Box was SMART for bringing him to the festivities!!! OooooWWWwww
So anyways, we completed our task and hit the ground running. We left the Salsa Lounge and headed to Lexington Ave for this high-end Flower Shop
We get to the Flower Shop and they provided the tastiest damn lunch ever!!!
We had Lobster, Fillet Mignon, Quiché, Truffles, Candy Yams, and Mac n Cheese.. for desert some type of French Jello Pudding… *shrugs* they called it mousse I called it Jello Pudding…. either way it was tasty! lolll
SO our next task was to create a flag out of flowers. Our team ended up with the hardest one.. The British Flag!!! We completed our task with flying colors.
After we completed our flower arrangement it was time to complete our final task… did I tell yall Smart Box provided car service??!!!
We were speeding down the street to our final destination playing this on the stereo…
So our final destination was Ripley’s Believe it or Not….. and of course mid-day traffic was off the damn hook!!!!!
We get out of the car and start running in traffic down 42nd street…
The final task was to answer questions based on Ripley’s Museum… clues were all over the place.
So to sum up a very long story OUR TEAM WON!!!!!!!!! WE WON A VACATION!!!!!! OOOoooWWWWwwww
We get to pick where we want to go….. there were 3 members on our team and each of us can bring 1 person
the Kitty Bradshaw is bringing her best friend Mike….
So I called up Mike jumping and screaming on the phone…. hmm I must really love Mike… I picked him over my man lolll
Kitty Bradshaw in her Gap jean…
So John Simon and I are gonna coordinate so we can take our vacation together… hopefully our new sex blogger friend Shoshi comes too! loll
To end things… Smart Box hosted a grand finale cocktail party. They served champagne, cheese, and fruit. John and I stayed near the champagne bottle…. we stayed until the bottle found a bottom lolllll
Thank you so much Smart Box for being a gracious host!
August 12, 2010 at 3:32 pm
