Blogalicious Weekend: The Beach, The Bling and The Booze

I spent the past four days at The Blogalicious Weekend in Miami at The Ritz Carlton South Beach and in four words - I had a blast.

The conference brought together approximately 200 women to celebrate the diversity of all ethnicities in social media. And celebrate we did. We also networked, learned, laughed, bonded and created memories that we’ll hang onto until Blogalicious 2011. I had the privilege of speaking on The Chronicles of Fit Divas panel and enjoyed the awesome dialogue and real talk we had with the audience. Thanks to everyone who came out.

The Beach
So, I was staying on South Beach and there was no way I wasn’t going for a run while I was there.

My pre-run pic. Trying to be fabulous – it is South Beach

There’s a path that goes horizontal to the beach that I started to run along, but my foot quickly began hurting – that damn because of my plantar fasciitis – so I decided to slow down and just walk.

The path

The beach

The Bling
Yes, the swag at the conference was in full effect. There were lots of great goodies and everyone seemed to handle it in very good taste, but one swagadocious item really stood out.

Bling, Bling – Gasp!

This gorgeous Fossil watch was given to all the attendees from the wonderful folks at Feeding Your Dreams at Sunday’s breakfast. I haven’t worn a watch in years, but um, now I will be rockin’ this one.

The Booze
That sounds so harsh. It wasn’t booze. It was wine, and lots of it.

Nice, right?

My BlogRollin’ partner, Christie, and I had the pleasure of working with The Wine Sisterhood at Blogalicious where they debuted the newest wine in their Middle Sister line, Sweet & Sassy. Throughout Saturday we hosted the Sassy Suite were conference attendees could come and meet the newest sister, sip a little wine and enjoy some yummy snacks. Needless to say the Sassy Suite was a huge success – good people, good conversation and good wine. We even gave away an iPad, gasp! Jessica hasn't put it down since she took it out the box.

Me, Christie and Sweet & Sassy

I’m trying hard to get back into the swing of things today. My mind and body think they’re still in South Beach, but my family and my inbox disagree.

Winks & Smiles,

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Blogalicious: The Wow Factor

The first annual Blogalicious Conference took place this past weekend in Atlanta and the first word that comes to mind is wow. Not only because “Your Wow Factor” was the theme of the conference but because the founders of the conference – the three lovely Justices from MamaLaw – really wowed everyone.

Everything about this conference delivered.

The content was excellent. The speakers and sessions were knowledgeable and informative.

The attendees were phenomenal. Intelligent, fun ladies excited to network and learn. (Yes, the conference is geared toward women of color but ALL races and ethnicities were welcomed and present. One of my favorite blog buddies, Bantering Blonde, summed up her experience about the conference here.)

The sponsors and swag were thoughtful and purposeful. There were wonderful events, exhibits and goodies that fit the target audience.

The W Hotel was stylish and swanky. And the food was absolutely delish!

The parties were fun and fabulous. Not only because The BlogRollers hosted one, ahem, but ALL of the parties were ones you didn’t want to miss.

The conference founders, Justice Fergie, Justice Jonesie and Justice Ny

Me and my BlogRolling partner, Christie

Two of my favorite bloggy buddies, Keep it Classy Jen and The Bantering Blonde

Joan of All Trades showing off her bling at the Blogalicous Princess Celebration sponsored by Disney

The always fabulous Broke Socialite

Wow. Blogalicious09 raised the bar for blogging conferences. Kudos to MamaLaw and their title sponsor Sunkissed Mommy. It was first class, no drama and the best conference I’ve been to all year. In fact, I’m already packing my bikini (a girl can dream can’t she?) for Blogalicious10 in Miami.

Winks & Smiles,

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Blogalicious Bound

A Sneak Peek Inside Wifey’s House

It’s here. Blogalicious 2009. Here as in today and here as in Atlanta. And I’ll be there.

I’m looking forward to networking and learning at the conference and, yes, ahem, partying, too. Not only am I attending, but my BlogRolling partner, Christie, and I are hosting the Blogalicious Princess Celebration, sponsored by Walt Disney World on Saturday night. Can someone say par-tay?

So, I’m Blogalicious bound ... and will make sure to bring back lots of pretty pics.

Winks & Smiles,

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Blogalicious Bound

Not only are The BlogRollers hosting the Blogalicious Princess Celebration sponsored by Disney at the The Blogalicious Conference next week in Atlanta, but we’re giving away a FREE conference pass, too.

That’s right if you’d like to attend one of the most anticipated conferences this year, head on over to The BlogRollers, leave a comment on the contest post before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, and you could be Blogalicious bound, too.

Simple, right? So what are you still doing here? Good luck.

Winks & Smiles,

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