Heavy on Fashion at #BlogU

Hello all my fashion divas and gurus!  I am super excited to share with you my experience at #BlogU15.  As promised, I am giving you all not only an inside look at the latest and greatest in fashion and beauty but also more of my life.

Well, today I am giving you a look at my time at Blog U!

So all my fashion divas and gurus! I started my journey out of Newark Penn Station boarding the Amtrak train with my super heavy suitcase, full of things that were completely unnecessary for the conference,  heading to the business class car. I have to say, I loved business class. It was quiet, the seats were comfy, and I was able to work on my blogs thanks to the free WiFi. Yes free WiFi!

This is my look for the first day at BlogU 2015.
Necklace: Forever 21
Wig:  The Brazilia by Sensationnel in DX2733
Jacket: JCP

So after a 3 hour train ride, I rolled my heavy suitcase and big hair to Blog U 2015. When I arrived at BlogU in Baltimore, I was a bit intimidated. I mean holy crap, I am about to met some great writers. Fear kicked in and my beautifully designed introverted self came out. I checked in and hauled ass to my room.  

Side Note: Sometimes my awkward social anxiety moments leave me with a known condition of Bitch face. I kind of talk about it here, so if I gave you the Bitch face, #sorry

The Swag Bags

I am still using my goodies from the Blog U especially the myCharger Power Bank

Once, I entered my room all became right with the world.  Thank goodness for those great Swag Bags!  Strangely enough, those Swag Bags broke my mini anxiety attack. Those lovely Swag Bags and the fabulous treats inside help to realize that I am here for a reason.  I am here to meet new people,  learn new techniques, enjoy all the swag in these two bags, and expand my brand.  Those Swag Bags saved my Blog U academic stay.

After taking some photos of the swag bags on my instagram page and doing a quick meditation session to get my nerves in check,  I was on my way to my first Blog U event.

The Speakers

Blog U started with a informative Key Note from Jill Smokler of owner of Scary Mommy, Anna Luther of My Life and Kids, and Nikki Knepper of Mom Who Drink and Swear. I learned so much from this key note especially how being yourself can lead to being a better writer and business savvy


The Classes

Now in How to Create a Media Kit that speaks a Brand's Language with @melaculbertson at #BlogU15

A photo posted by Malanb (@heavyonfashion) on Jun 6, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

After the Keynote, I started my first two conference classes. This was my first experience attending a conference that really dived into the ins and out of the bloggersphere. There were so many classes to chose from but I am pretty happy with my overall choices. Many of the classes that I participated in I planned to use to make my blog and my writing better for all of you!

Here was my class schedule during my stay at Blog U

Friday June 5th 

• SEO 101 with Lynn Morrison - creator of  The Nomad Mom Diary 
• Branding Your Business with Eddie Giese - creator of eddiwgiese.net

Saturday June 6th

• Building online Communities that Benefit Your Audience & You with JD Bailey of Honest Mom and Jen Mann of People I want to Punch in the Throat
• Video 101 with Jeremy Sheeler of Awarehouse Production 
• Mastering Pinterest with Anna Luther of My Life and Kids
• How to Create a Media Kit that Speaks a Brand's Language with Melissa Culbertson of Blog Clarity

 I have a notebook and a tablet full of strategies that I am now implementing on Heavy on Fashion, Just Malanb, and Milan Malan word on the Street.

Learning about video #blogu15

A photo posted by Malanb (@heavyonfashion) on Jun 6, 2015 at 8:37am PDT

The Party

There was two fabulous evening parties through my stay at Blog U but to be honest my favorite event was the Middle School to the Max Party hosted by Nickelodeon. Though I love the Pep Rally, I found that the Middle School to the Max Party was great release for me to open up and let loose. The decor was fun and the awkward middle school wear by the fellow students and teachers of Blog U was hilarious!

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Here are most of my snapshots of my time at #BlogU15 ...more photos and a exclusive post coming to www.heavyonfashion.com
Posted by Heavy on Fashion on Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The Friends 





I am so happy to have met these fabulous ladies at Blog U. Blog U is all about building your tribe and I am so happy to say these ladies are a member of my tribe.

Shout out to  Shelley Burke, Sarah Mueller of Earlybird Mom, Tracey Smith, and Cristina Trinidad of Faithfully Social ! Yes, that is me at the end Big hair and all.



At the Nickelodeon party, I had a ball with a few more bloggers/tribe members. We had a great time, as you can see. That night was great and the last party event for the conference. Above are Shelly Tucker of Moms with Tots, TaTanya Todd, Angelina Simms, Michelle Grewe of Crumpets and Bollocks, and McCall Humes of McCall of the Wild.

I also meet some other great blogger as well! Shout out to the following ladies, I learned so much from our meal chats and after class discussions. You guys are awesome!

• Leigh-Mary of http://happilyeverlaughterblog.com/ 
• Amy Hunter of http://theoutnumberedmother.com/
• Theresa A Jackson a.k.a Terri of http://www.backofthenorthwind.com/
• Martha Brettschneider of http://marthabrettschneider.com/
• Mary England of http://uncustomary.org/

And finally The End 



I learned so much from Blog U. I am taking all the lessons that I learned both inside and outside the classroom to make me a better blogger/influencer/Writer. Blog U gave me the push to make my love of blogging into my career! I can not wait to attend Blog U next year next and meet some old friends, new friends, and keep building my tribe.


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Check out Heavy on Fashion is going to Blog U at 
http://www.heavyonfashion.com/2015/06/heavy-on-fashion-is-going-to-blog-u.html


Until Next Time
Live,Style, Write
Malanb