Event Recap :: Lucky Fabb, Day 1

Hi all! I can't believe it's been a week since Lucky Fabb, where did the time go? Either way, today I'm bringing you a full recap of day 1. This day was full of panel discussions chock-full of awesome presenters from notable bloggers, social media mavens, brands, and (of course!) celebs!

To kick off the day Miss Kelly Osbourne sat down to chat with Lucky Editor in Chief, Brandon Holley, and what an inspiring and empowering woman she has become! I also love how she has managed to keep her edgy, cool sense of style and still remain completely classy. And, how badly does she make you want to dye your hair purple? So cool, yet chic! Is it just me?

Via Lucky Magazine

While Kelly talked all about fashion & style (she advises to put your money in shoes, bags, and a knock out blazer, everything else - vintage or high street), what I took away were her thoughts on finding your confidence - "Do what you do for yourself and nothing else". This, ironically, became an ever underlying theme throughout the entire day of discussions. However, my favorite quote by far from Ms. Osbourne -

"Fashion is about finding those things that make you feel amazing. F*ck what anyone else says". 

Preach, girl, preach!

Following Kelly were various panel discussions that covered topics from expanding your expertise and blog to the business behind blogging and creating an authoratative voice. Here are a few points I took away from the discussions...

"It's all about organic growth...listen to what people are looking to you for and from from that feedback...Listening is very important"

"It can feel like high school with the need to compare, but comparison is the death of happiness"

"Evolving is key, or else you're a dinosaur...but you must stay true to your original idea"

"The rules of success - 1. Be happy 2. Have a strong team behind you 3. Stay true to your vision 4. Be nice, have integrity"

"Never follow another blogger's path"

"Discover your 'it' factor"

                        "Tell a story with your brand" 

"Have integrity and be educated in business - you're running a business, treat it like one"

"Find your niche and why you're relevant, then show it as a blogger"

"Don't be afraid of competition, be aware and grow from it"

             "In order to build a voice you need to work, it's a craft and doesn't happen over night"

"Be who you are, not who you think people want you to be"

Such an inspiring and educational day, but it wasn't over! As following the discussions was Ms. Drew Barrymore!

Can I just say she is absolutely stunning in person. Her skin was glowing, her hair was radiant, and she looked the cutest in her mixed print outfit and white pumps (which I noted I need to add to my shoe collection). Yet another inspiring lady, Drew does it all, and then some - actress, director, producer, wife, mom, spokeswoman, and new business entrepreneur with her new beauty line Flower.

She chatted with Brandon Holly about her new beauty line, being a new mom, and how to do it all, which coincidentally is by not doing it all - you've got to prioritize and choose what's important to you, then throw yourself into every aspect of it. And to her, happiness is the best makeup :) She is truly an amazing woman and I personally think we should be besties, call me Drew! ;)

Note: Taking photos with the iPad = super awkward

So now you'd think the day was done, but no! Enter Betsey Johnson! What a hoot she was, can you believe she's 70 years old?! And she was bouncing around as if she were 25, I can only hope I'm that sprightly in my old age.

We ended up watching a screening of her new Style Network show "XOX Betsey Johnson" (which Betsey is sooo excited about, it was the sweetest thing!) while sipping champagne thanks to the Style Network. My seat buddies and I actually hoarded snagged a couple glasses to enjoy, haha! It looks to be a pretty entertaining show, so definitely tune in (it premieres May 12)!

And that, my friends, was only Day 1!

You can imagine how exhausted I was! Heck, I'm exhausted from recapping it, haha! But as I said, amazing experience, I felt so empowered to grow not only KATNP but myself as a creative contributor and that was one of my goals for attending, getting inspired again!

It's been a little crazy this week playing catch up after my LA escapades so I'm happy the weekend has finally arrived. I'm actually attending my first ever Gilt City Warehouse sale on Saturday, which I'm sure will be a blast! Any of my Chicagoan readers going as well? I'll be there for the afternoon session, you can find me near the shoes and/or bar ;)

Be sure to check back Monday when I recap Day 2 (yes there was a whole other day of this!)

Thanks for reading!

*Author's note: All photos were taken by me, unless stated otherwise. You're free to use them, but please give proper credit back to KATNP, thanks!

INSTA-LA :: LA & Lucky Fabb via InstaGram

*New blogger buddies: Michele, Aimee, and Emma!

Hi all! I wanted to share some of my snapshots from LA & Lucky Fabb from my mobile photos before my big recaps of each day. LA was such a whirlwind of a trip, I was on-the-go, nonstop from the moment I touched down till the moment my plane left for Chicago again. I've really come to enjoy the City of Angels and could maybe even contemplate a move out West in the near future......am I foreshadowing something? We'll have to wait and see I guess ;) For now, enjoy my LA trip via the InstaGram lens!

1. Later Chicago! / 2. Action-packed plane reading / 3. Cheers to LA! / 4. OOTN for E! Fashion Police / 5. E! Fashion Police squad / 6. Audience room anticipation / 7. It's Joan Rivers! Ah! / 8. Lucky Fabb Day 1 outfit / 9. Good Morning, Drew ;) / 10. EIC for Lucky Brandon Holly kicking the day off! / 11. Blogger essentials / 12. Panel discussions / 13. Photo break / 14. Stylishly note taking / 15. Is that Drew? / 16. It's Drew! Hey Ms. Barrymore ;) / 17. Toasting to the end of a long day/ 18. Outfit prepping for day 2 / 19. Lucky Fabb Day 2 outfit, California-boho / 20. Private buffet breakfast thanks to Miss Me Jeans! / 21. Miss Me Jeans & Lucky swag / 22. Private talk with Vanessa Flaherty from DBA / 23. My Just Fab shoes lead me to more Just Fab goodies :) / 24. It's not a blogger meetup without some cupcakes / 25. Day 2 breakout sessions, learning tips from Dr. Seuss & The Lorax / 26. I think this Tacori cocktail ring needs to come home with me, where's my boyfriend when I need him? ;) / 27. Obsessing over this sunglasses print ModCloth dress (there are shorts too!) / 28. More cocktails to end a fabulous conference and a massive LeSportsac gift bag / 29. Dinner and drinks for my last night in LA / 30. Loving my new LeSportsac! / 31. Ready to hit the sky / 32. A ridiculously impressive amount of swag, thanks Lucky Fabb! / 33. Missing that wild and crazy city

Thanks for reading!