Hi lovelies! As you have probably seen by now, over the weekend I attended an influencer event for Greensboro Fashion Week sponsored by Flow Mazda Greensboro. I seriously had such an amazing time meeting so many beautiful women!
Our day started off at Flow Mazda, where we met our drivers. We road around in new Mazdas for the day! Talk about the royal treatment! Our first stop was EyeSalons. There, we got pampered and beautified. We were given a variety of treatments to choose from! There were things like manicures, blowouts, pedicures, and eyelash extension. I chose to get eyelash extensions and my hair done! I had never gotten my eyelashes done before, so I was a little nervous. The women at EyeSalons made me feel comfortable and prepared me with all the facts.
While at the salon, I really started to get to know the other girls. I noticed how effortlessly we clicked. Conversation flowed and came naturally. I honestly was my real, honest self. It felt incredible! We always talk about how women should support women, and it was so refreshing to see the real thing right in front of me. The authenticity was definitely there. Meeting new people can be intimidating, especially in the blogging world. Not once did anyone make me feel inferior. We entered the room as strangers, and left as friends. And I’m not just saying that, we are currently all in a group chat planning our next meet-up! You need to check these babes out! Here are their Instagram handles, definitely follow them: Kennedy @kennedypetitfils, Ifeoluwa @Ifesstyleroom, Shauntel @beautiqued, Savannah @theperfectedmess, Kristin @a_southern_confession, and Kristen @bb.phoenix.
After getting pampered, we went to a delicious lunch at LaRue Elm. We sipped mimosas, stuffed our faces (at least I did), and talked tricks of the trade/all things blogging. I seriously learned so much from our conversations. For example, I learned I probably need to invest in a real camera (and also the hefty price tag that comes with it, gasp!).
After lunch, we took pictures on the roof top of LaRue Elm, and then we went to a beautiful sunflower mural (for you guessed it…more pictures).
The rest of our day was spent at The Mill Entertainment Complex for The Preview show. The Preview sets the perfect stage for the utmost fashion forward October show. There were so many talented designers that showcased, and one was only 19 years old!! You can definitely say these designers are slowly but surly making a name for themselves in the fashion industry. Designs features intricate details, incorporated everyday items like playing cards, used feminine silhouettes, and were outside the box (playsuits made just for men). I gravitated toward the designs that were incredibly wearable.
The Preview, which thrives as a sold out event, has me anxiously awaiting what is to come this October! Greensboro Fashion Week is scheduled to run from October 2nd-7th! I will be there for the Friday and Saturday showing, so get your tickets and come say hi!
xx Courtney