Over the weekend I went to the SoCal Blogger Meetup in La Jolla hosted by several bloggers. I heard about the event via one of the hosts, Tammy of Lemons, Avocados, and the Bay, and promptly bugged a few bloggin' buds to go with me. Of course, it didn't take any persuasion at all because the whole thing was described as, and turned out to be, a blast!
The Meet-up was hosted at Roppongi's and we were all impressed with the location. Great food and space. If I'm ever in La Jolla again I will have to stop by. It was that good!
Check out the space filled with bloggers and decorations (thanks to Karina Irene Photography for the pics!!)
The turn out was super impressive. 60+ bloggers in attendance from the SoCal region! I will say that it was a bit intimidating with that many people there. It's never easy to approach a group of women you don't know. BUT I did get to meet a few new (to me) bloggers as well as some ladies who I've been following on the blogosphere for awhile.
Magan of A Touch of Class and Heather of ...this & that... posing with me
I also carpooled with the sweet Meg of Henning Love but we didn't get a pic together. Here she is winning the grand prize, an beautiful bag!
What I really like about the Meet-Up was the fact that they made sure enough items were donated so that everyone in attendance won a raffle prize, on top of our swag bags. Super cool. I won an amazing San Diego print from ORANGE & PARK. Since I'm in LA, and not SD, I may just have to buy a state print from the company and gift the one I received. I really like their work. They also have stationary. You should check them out for sure!
I couldn't have asked for a better day. Wonderful ladies, warm weather, and my new Michael Kors watch (I went with the tortoise! ;) Although...as we posed for pictures overlooking the ocean before heading to the Meet-up I did get shit on by a seagull. It was all in my hair and on my blazer. That better bring me good luck soon!
I also carpooled with the sweet Meg of Henning Love but we didn't get a pic together. Here she is winning the grand prize, an beautiful bag!
I couldn't have asked for a better day. Wonderful ladies, warm weather, and my new Michael Kors watch (I went with the tortoise! ;) Although...as we posed for pictures overlooking the ocean before heading to the Meet-up I did get shit on by a seagull. It was all in my hair and on my blazer. That better bring me good luck soon!
Oh how fun! There needs to be Southern Orange County blogger meetup when I come back to visit in April hehe
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much fun! I would love to meet up with bloggers from me area. I love that Michael Kors watch!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I'm jealous! Seems like an awesome day and meet up! I love the views and your watch!!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I love that you met all of these wonderful ladies and these pictures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute -- I love the red top. And this sounds like such a fun meet-up!
ReplyDeletexo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com
This looks like too much fun, how exciting to meet all of those wonderful bloggers!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you came and that we got to talk for a bit :)
ReplyDeleteHehe sorry about the seagull. Did I mention that I'm not a fan of birds? They freak me out haha
So fun!! What an awesome event they put together.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! What a beautiful day and scenery!!! That print is really cute. I wonder if they make one for WA? Sorry about the seagull. Yuck!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to finally meet you in person!! :) Hopefully we can see each other again soon at another meetup!
ReplyDeletethis venue does look really cool! FUn
ReplyDeleteThat looks SO FUN!!! I have been MIA, sorry =) Life has dealt me a crazy hand since November and I am still finding my way through it! Say HI to Meg and Kori! You all looked super cute!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! And how cute is Meg!
ReplyDeleteps- looooooooove the watch. drooling.
Wow it looks like it was an amazing event! So glad you got to go and meet some new people. You look great toO!!
ReplyDeleteHahahahahaha, you got shit on by a bird. Kate Nash would be proud!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had a total blast! Next time I'll have to come along!
So fun. I love seeing pics of you with other SoCal bloggers! Why don't we have that kind of thing up here??
ReplyDeleteCracked up at your seagull story when I saw it on fb (twitter? can't remember). What bad timing, ha!
Beeeeeautiful pics, though. Glad you had so much fun (and you looked super cute!).
Looks like so much fun!!! I wish we had a midwest blog meet. Maybe I just need to move to the West Coast....;)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome turnout! I love meeting other bloggers!
ReplyDeleteSO jealous! This looks like so much fun! I'm so ready to have a blogger meet up party! La Jolla would be the PERFECT place for it ;)
ReplyDeleteThat print is soo cool! I'll have to check out the company (:
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that you got the tortoise one!!! It's perfect!
Poor you girl. At least Meg got all the luck winning the bag!! :) LOL
ReplyDeleteSo glad we got to meet, finally!!!
Hope we repeat this soon... :D
xoxo
Awesome! I wish i'd been there!
ReplyDeletecome have a blogger meet up here! <3 haha i'll cook!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun!!!! Can't wait for the next one. Kori xoxo
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had a great event! The location does look amazing. May have to keep on my list in case we have any work events out there.
ReplyDeletethat looks like so much fun i never see fun blogger meetups over here i need to move lol
ReplyDeletelove it - very cool!!! - i wanna do a blogger meet up!~
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun! I love the gift bags.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing event.
ReplyDeleteWish I could have gone!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have very good luck soon. A bird once pooped in my dad's ear when he was bending over to pick up the newspaper. Disgusting!
That looks like a ton of fun!!
ReplyDeleteI hope to someday attend a socal blog meet up. I'm a born and raised so cal gal (san gabriel valley) It would be fun to meet local bloggers. Great blog. Following
ReplyDelete-Nicole
www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com
so fun that you got to go! I've seen a few bloggers post about it - looks like it was really nice!
ReplyDeleteawww looks like a blast! i seriously want there to be one of these in Savannah!
ReplyDeleteBlogger meetups are fun but this one that you went to is pretty big. I have only been to arranged ones with 5-6 people.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a blast!
p.s. love the watch
There's nothing better than finally getting to meet bloggers you follow and have formed relationships with in person :) I'm beyond excited about my upcoming Cali trip to stay with Claire in May! We'll be heading to SoCal for a couple of days to check out some Angels baseball! We'll have to meet up while we're there. Would LOVE to meet up with you and get some dinner and drinks :) I'll keep you posted on the dates :) I love all the pics from your meet up. You look gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI am SO jealous of the meet up! I wish I could have been there for it.
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