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Events Life + Style

Events: #bloggersfestival with Scarlett London

posted on September 18, 2014

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A couple of weekends ago I finally made it to a bloggers event! Alert the authorities, I know. I usually say I’m going to go and I’m excited until about four days before the thing, when I realize I’m short on money and would rather stay home and save on transport. The weekend of #bloggersfestival, the northern line — the easiest, most straightforward way for me to get to the event — was closed between Golders Green and Camden Town for repairs in Hampstead, too, but I actually spent less on buses than I would have on the tube even though I had to take two separate 168 buses on the way back because the first one randomly cut short at Camden Town, only announcing its shortened route when it was already past King’s Cross. Can you get a refund if a bus does that? I chose to walk extra to avoid a second bus fare; it’s just unfair.

Anyway, I went despite this! And I’m really lazy about walking, so that means I was extra brave. Go me. I was really encouraged by the way Scarlett from Scarlett London organized everything and kept sending out reminders to guests, and the #bloggersfestival hashtag actually having people talking about it.

The walk didn’t feel nearly as long as I expected — I keep thinking “10 minutes” as per Google Maps will feel like a long walk, but it’s actually a breeze at this point. One day I’m going to check the time it takes me to get from my flat to the supermarket (either supermarket) and see if it’s actually ten minutes. It feels like five, tops. It feels nice. On the walk from the 168 bus stop near Southampton Row to Tottenham Court Rd, where the event was held, I actually came across a large party all dressed for what I assume was a wedding, judging by the women in matching golden dresses and also the fact that they were having their group picture taken on the steps of a church. I lingered for a couple of minutes to take pictures, naturally, though in retrospect I kind of wish I’d lingered longer and taken more.

I did take a ton at the event, though; it was a cool practice run for event photography, which is one of the reasons I wanted to be there. The goodie bag wasn’t awful, either, and the cupcakes were delicious. I clearly should have taken more. And more sugar cookies. I’m going to have to make the trek to Marks & Spencer or something at some point, because the two supermarkets within easy walking distance of my flat are totally failing me in the sweet pastry department. I want some damn cupcakes that have actual icing on them and don’t cost an eye; is that so much to ask?

Anyway, the event. Prepare for lots of pictures.

The Brands

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I don’t support this company, but I like this picture

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Quiz Clothing

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Cloud Nine hair stuff

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Oriflame. Got a parcel in the mail from them today! Excited to try their products.

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Bee Good and their themed cookies

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Ecco and Ella — don’t ask me to tell them apart, but they both sell very nice shoes

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I didn’t get to try Sweet Pizzas — I was too thirsty and didn’t think I should down any more sugar — and I regret it every time I look at this picture.

The Bloggers

 

If you know anyone here that I haven’t ID’d, feel free to tell me. I’m curious.

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Aura from Aura Borealis Writes

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Nina from Nina Francesca

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Sade from In My Sunday Best

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Urika from U for Urika

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Amanda from Rhyme & Ribbons

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Olivia from Beauty From The Fjord

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I love this picture so much I have it in black and white too. But I haven’t the first clue who this girl is.

The View From Paramount Centre

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And Me, Afterwards

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Overall, I’m glad I went. I was incredibly awkward and uncomfortable for a good while, but I kind of lingered after everyone had left and the place was empty and I felt a lot better, plus I got a couple of things that were supposed to go out in a raffle and hadn’t been — a tote bag and a notebook from Ted Baker, both of which I’ve been using regularly since. The goodie bags had lovely stuff, too — I have long since eaten the cupcake from Want Her Dress (delicious, though they had some mini ones at their stand and they were far easier to eat) and the sugar cookie from Quiz, but I still have, unopened in their original packaging, a small bottle of white wine, a lipstick from Oriflame, a travel size thing of body butter from Green People, a couple of brochures I wish I’d seen and left behind (they’re going straight to the recycling bin; it seems wasteful), and a tank top from Minimum that I need to get rid of because I never wear tank tops, though I was ridiculously disappointed when I realized it wasn’t a tee — the fabric is so nice. I also got some nail stickers that I thought would go great with a dress I need to shoot.

There were several raffles spread across the brand stands, none of which I participated in because awkward and also crowds stifle me. I got to say hi to more people than I thought I would at first, which was nice. Next time, I need to either agree to meet with someone beforehand who won’t mind hanging off them for most of the event, or get involved in the organizing so I have something specific to do and a reason to sit back and let stuff happen around me — or stand around and take pictures, which is basically what I did for most of this one.

Also, bring water with me. I got a glass of water from the bar at the end of the event and they didn’t charge me for that, but they were selling water for £4 and that was the cheapest thing on the mini drink menu. I am too broke for drinks.

Have you been to any blogging events? Do you like them?

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43 Comments

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  • daisy walters

    Oh lord I’m so jealous. I was invited but couldn’t get there :-( but it looks like you had an amazing time! I’m yet to go to any events but I realllllyyyy need to.

    xxx | daisydaisyxxo

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  • Kristina

    Giiiiiirl! I was there too! Loved this event so much :)
    I was awkward too, not gonna lie haha

    creepersandcupcakes.blogspot.co.uk

  • Elyse Silver

    Looked like a fantastic event Lix, very jealous indeed and that sweet pizza oh my tastebuds are trying to lick this screen!!

    Hugs Elyse x
    http://www.sweetelyseblog.com

  • alyssa nicole

    Woah, it really looks like an amazing time. I am absolutely wishing I had been there. <3

  • Fiona Naughton

    What an amazing looking event! I love your photography Lix :)

  • Melissa Haag

    You got some great shots! I have never been to a blogging event. Someday. ;)

  • Erica

    Everything about that looks absolutely stunning! And it looks like it was such a fun event!

  • SimplySinova

    WOW! Your photography is astounding! What camera do you use? Seems like such a fun event <3

    • Lix Hewett

      Thank you so much! I have a Canon EOS 450D, one of the older Rebels. Really desperate to upgrade to a professional (or semipro) camera. But I think I’ll get a 50mm lens first. I have the default 18-55 mm lens and it’s mostly fine except for how the aperture won’t go any lower than f/3.5, and most of the time even that is rare. I mostly can only get it down to f/5.6. Pain.

  • Andi Fisher

    What an awesome looking event. The photos are great. I am SUPER surprised you would have to pay for soft drinks. In my experience there would be beer and wine and water and sodas for free.

    • Lix Hewett

      Thanks! I was really surprised by that too. I thought maybe the first round of drinks were free and I just got there late? I knew there’d be pastries so I expected free water as well, at minimum. Etsy had that at their event (and lemonade and a lot of other things). That’s why I didn’t take a bottled water with me.

  • Lindsay

    That looks like so much fun! I am jealous!! Haha :) I’ve gone to some blogger events but not as big as this one!

  • Jessa

    The Sweet Pizza looks amazing! All those purses, I would be be in Heaven!

  • Marissa Bartlett

    It sounds like a cool experience even though it may have been a little awkward! I’m kind of like you, I would rather stay home and hang out rather than venture out somewhere. The photos are amazing and I am now craving a cupcake!

    • Lix Hewett

      So good to hear I’m not alone there. I know that going to events would benefit my career, but at what cost?! (Said in an Ann Perkins from Parks and Rec voice.) With this one, I just took a lorazepam halfway through and it felt like I’d taken the day off afterwards, which was nice. I get so self-conscious at these things and don’t get much out of it in the way of lasting networking connections because I’m so awkward and hesitant to go up to people and introduce myself out cold. The cupcakes and the chance to take lots of pics were my favorite parts!

  • Kristine Foley

    Looks like a BLAST! Holy cow so much awesomeness! Yay for blogging events!

    • Lix Hewett

      People did seem to enjoy it! I got there and I was like… “do I have to introduce myself to people? Am I expected to SHOP? I don’t shop.” So I just took pictures, lol.

  • French Robin Designs

    Wow! Your photos are amazing. It looks like it was worth going to.

    • Lix Hewett

      Thanks so much! I’m glad I took the chance.

  • Carly Anderson

    This looks like it was a super fun blogger festival! Love the pictures, too!

    • Lix Hewett

      thank you!

  • Jemma Andrew

    This looks like such an exciting event for bloggers.

  • Chelsea

    How fun! I wish we had things like this where I live.

  • Sara Strauss

    You take amazing pictures!! This event looks like it was a blast! All of those clothes and shoes and beauty products!!
    ~Sara

    • Lix Hewett

      Thank you! There was definitely a lot of stuff, ha. I’m not much of a physical windowshopper so I had no idea what to do with most of it, siiigh.

  • Brenda Lawrence

    These are some great shots! Thanks for sharing!

    • Lix Hewett

      Thank you!

  • Raewyn Smith

    Wow, the pictures are amazing! I love going to blog events – I am actually going to three this week! (Don’t ask me how!) I’m glad you faced your fears and did it!

    • Lix Hewett

      Oh my god, that’s amazing. I don’t know if I could do that, unless they were all on the same day and I could get a day pass and just put the day aside for it. I went to two meetups (not bloggers – one Etsy and one for creative industry people) two days in a row back in June and it was awful for me.

      • Raewyn Smith

        Ack, I only ended up going to one!

  • Rebekah

    This looks like so much fun! I wish we had events like that here!

    • Lix Hewett

      You probably do, though maybe not as often? lol

  • Laura

    what fantastic pictures! wish I could shoot like that! I am super awkward in crowds and am super impressed you went by yourself! Go You!!! =)

    • Lix Hewett

      Thank you! I wish I didn’t have to go everywhere by myself, would be so much easier, wouldn’t it? Sadly don’t have anyone to drag along. I’m kind of used to it but it still takes strength. <3

  • Laurel Wads

    I haven’t gone to any blogging events but they look like so much fun, maybe one day!

    • Lix Hewett

      Definitely. You’d probably enjoy them more than I do if you think they look like fun, lol. ;P

  • Jessica at Team Wiking

    These photos are beautiful! That blogging event looks great, and so does the swag! :)

    • Lix Hewett

      Thank you! I still haven’t tried the wine, I’m looking forward to that, ha.

  • Katie

    I was at this event, welcoming people and trying to pair people up that didn’t know anyone!

    Katie <3

    • Lix Hewett

      That’s awesome, wish I’d seen you! Do you know who the people in the pics I didn’t ID are by any chance?

      • Katie

        First pic – Blonde Girl – Ellie – The Elle Next Door
        Second blonde – Sarah – Loved By Sarah
        not sure who anyone else is I’m afraid! :) <3

  • Lix Hewett

    Thanks for stopping by!

  • Olivia

    Just spotted this post! Your photos look amazing! I love your people shots and thank you for taking a gorgeous photo of me, I don’t think I can do anything better myself. I really like your writing style too, very personal and straight to the point. Hope to see you again soon. :)

    Olivia x

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