So the about 6 weeks ago I decided I would do my 1st bloggers meet. I asked around and decided on Leeds as the destination. My hat goes off to anyone who has organised meets in the past I didn't realise how much hard work goes into them.
Before I even tweeted about the meet I knew what I wanted to do. I have been to lots of meets in the past in which I had hardly spoke to people because I didn't know who they were until I got home later that night to see people on twitter talking about the event and I didn't even know they were there. I knew I wanted to have someway of reconising people by their twitter pictures as Lets be honest not many of us look like ours, I know mine is always a highly edited one that I when I have changed it that much it finally doesn't look an ounce like me anymore and I think wow I look ok!
I came up with the lanyard Idea and thought a festival theme would fit right in with this so off I went with the planning. I would like to say a big thank you to Keli at Kels Kurls for making them from my not so amazing prototypes.
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I went to see a few venues and decided on Revolution Call Lane. I then got contacting all the brands and I have to say I was blown away by the response I got. Then 5 weeks ago I got talking to Faith from musicandeyeliner and over a Starbucks coffee Blog Yorkshire was born.
The day came around quick and my house began filling up with boxes. Faith was also busy calling PR companies which led to some amazing brands coming on the day.
On the day I struggled down stairs with the 44 Goodie bags and got my partner to squeeze them all into our car along with lots of prizes for the Charity Raffle. Me and Faith was at the venue for just after 10.30 and started the preparation closely followed by Keli.
The day was Amazing I just wish I had more time to mingle. I stood on front greeting everyone and giving them their lanyard and Blog Yorkshire wrist band in true festival style. House of Fraser also provided little goodie bags which were fantastic which were giving on arrival too.
We started the day off with a little Introdution and then let everyone go visit the brands.
Snacks were provided by Jelly Belly and Urban Fruit. Faith PR also sent some mouth watering Macaroons. We also provided Jugs of fruit infused water and I made some Vanilla/lemon and choc/vanilla cupcakes.
We played the cotton Ball Challenge which was sponsored by The City Rack a fashion-forward on-line retail store selling clothing at affordable prices.
Espa did a little introduction to the brand followed by skincare consultations and hand massages. I have to say I am in love with their products and was so happy to have them as part of the day as our Skincare brand. The girls were so helpful and approachable and was giving out their own generous goodie bags (I will do a follow up post on this).
Pastile Nail Bar were offering speedy Mani's and I was guttered I didnt get chance to get my own but I won a £20 gift voucher in the Charity Raffle so will be getting one soon.
Country Attire bought endless amounts of fun to the day with a game of Welly Croquet with the chance to win a Pair of Hunter Wellies (ooooo). The also gave out the most amazing Festival theme goodie bags.
Quiz Clothing came and did a style challenge giving people the chance to win a £50 voucher. What a brilliant prize and the beautiful Rebecca from http://queenbeady.com/ won this.
Allertons where also there on the day doing festival and dry hairstyle and Tom from Rock Pamper Scissors was giving out amazing advise.
The very beautiful Georgina Grogan from shemightbeloved.com was giving beautiful makeover throughout the day and people left her table feeling very happy.
Last but not least were Wynsor Shoes who provided the cutest goodie bags I especially liked the little dibdab lolly in the shape of a foot. The foot cushion will also come in good use for nights out as I always forget to buy these.
We ended the day with a Charity Raffle in aid of the British Heart foundation and I am very chuffed to say we raised £159 with the raffle and my Sky Dive!!
I would like to thank all the brands for making the day special and Faith and Keli for helping me make it possible.
Carrieanne xx
I blog over at Beauties Unlocked on Beauty and Lifestyle feel free to pop by and say hello
Due to me been very busy I had help with photography throughout the day so credit goes to Keli at Kels Kurls and Pete from Plus One Magazine for some of the pictures.
Due to me been very busy I had help with photography throughout the day so credit goes to Keli at Kels Kurls and Pete from Plus One Magazine for some of the pictures.
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