My experience: Simply Stylist Conference

The past few weeks I have been gearing up for my first Simply Stylist Conference. I was beyond excited, thrilled to say the least. This experience as going to be so game changing for me. It was going to put me in a setting with people who have a similar mindset and career goals as I do.

What I would take away from this event would be priceless. Founder Sarah Boyd knew exactly what the industry needed when she created Simply Stylist. This event is geared towards bloggers, designers, brand owners, stylist and simply any entrepreneur who is looking to be inspired to continue building their empire.

 

Hosted by Catt Sadler of E! News, there was no shortage of amazing in the building. Interviews with some of the industries top experts and bloggers, there was no stone left unturned.

 

The day started with a VIP brunch, followed by a panel of style experts & fashion Icons.

 

I thought this picture was so ironic and true to the everyday life of a women. Catt Sadler & keynote speaker Jamie Chung doing the infamous tuck while Jamie shared her journey and gives some deets on her new blog whatthechung. She gave some amazing insight on her thoughts on blogging and how she doesn't take too serious, the most important thing is to love what you do.

 

 

The other keynote speaker Joe Zee was a bottle of energy and he definitely passed it on to everyone in the room. Joe Zee shared how he has maintained longevity in the fashion industry and he plans to continue to do what he loves until it is no longer fun. Joe Zee is now taking on the digital world by joining Yahoo to launch Yahoo mail. Listening to Joe Zee's story I felt like I went along with him on every adventure the fashion world could take him. It was interesting to learn that Zee had nay sayers early in his career, one person telling him he would never work for a magazine. Joe Zee has broken barriers in the fashion world and it was a life changing experience to her him tell about it.

 

The day did not end with those 2 iconic keynote speakers, the day was power packed with so many amazing people, pictured below are just a few of the people that shared their journey with us. 

 

Jacey Duprie

damselindior.com

 

Danielle Berstein

whoworewhat.com

 

Left: Jessica Minkoff of Marie Claire Right: Elenor Mak of Keaton Row

 

Justin Anderson, Celebrity Hair Colorist

 

Madison Guest, Celebrity Stylist

 



 

Hannah Bronfman of Beautified & Jennifer Norman of Derma e were also in the building.  

 

This event was absolutely amazing and  I will definitely be attending next year. I would love to go to a different city, since it is held in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. The things you will learn at this event will stay with you for a life time. I would also recommend you have the VIP experience, you will not regret it. Sarah Boyd made sure all attendees left knowing that they had just made a smart investment in their future.

 

VIP attendees walked away with some amazing gift bags, I mean what more can a girl ask for?

 

Don't just take my word for it, head over to simplystylist.com to learn more about past events & how you can attend in 2015.

 

Sarah Boyd, Founder of Simply Stylist

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Who was there: SImply Stylist

The Simply Stylist event was an all day event and of course there was no way I could fit all of the fabulousness in one post. I met so many beautiful women, I decided to dedicate an entire post to show you guys some of the ladies who were in attendance.

 

 

 

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Style Stalking: Mercedes S.

So we meet again, on our favorite day of he week, FRIDAY! You guys already know this is my favorite day of the week, because I get to share with you guys who I style stalked this week. I am excited to bring you Mercedes S., an aspiring fashion wardrobe stylist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Style stalk is not just simply about show casing style, but more about highlighting the remarkable women behind the looks. Mercedes takes fashion and makes it her own, she has found her own lane and inspires the world to do the same.

 

 

 

 

1. When did you fall in love with fashion?

From what I can remember, I fell in love with fashion in middle school. I remember wanting all the latest Jordan's and Nike's. I was pretty much a huge sneaker head back then and now you can barely get me in a pair of sneakers lol. I would beg my parents to get me the Jordan's that were coming out at that time so I could get them before any of the boys at school. I would follow some of the trends that caught my eye, but at the same time put my own touches to them so that I could stand out from the rest. I never wanted to look like anyone else and noticing that made me reach deeper into fashion. At first I kind of thought that fashion and dressing nice was just something I was good at so it just became something I did and not something I lived. When I was younger I played basketball and had dreams of going off to college to play and then later on making it to the WNBA. It wasn't until high school that I finally realized and admitted to myself that fashion was something I was truly starting to love and basketball just wasn't for me anymore. God blesses us with many talents and things we are good at, but he also blesses us with a calling over our lives and I feel like fashion is what I'm supposed to do. I'm here to be an inspiration to people by showing them that it's ok to be different and express your personality through your choice of dressing. Just be you, be different, stand out, and wear what you love and what makes you happy!

 

2. Who/What are your fashion inspirations?

 I love Kylie Jenner's style, but for the most part street fashion is what inspires me the most. I appreciate when people don't follow the mainstream rules of fashion and just go out there and create there own. There's a since of freedom and diversity in street style, I love it!

 

3. How would you describe your style?

 I would say my style ranges from Grunge to Chic. I'm always switching it up depending on my mood and the places I'm going. My style is pretty diverse which I really love, because It doesn't limit me on what to wear or where to shop.

 

Make sure you follow Mercedes for more inspiration:

 

Instagram: @Mercedes_marie

Blog: yourlookinside.wordpress.com

 

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