IFB Conference Recap & Photos!

The Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference was not only a lot of fun, but plenty illuminating. We posted a few initial photos a few days ago, but here are some more photos, by our resident photographer Kate Sims. 

We hung out with tons of our favorite bloggers, including Greta from GretaGuide.com. Here she is, talking to my husband and Market Publique co-founder Jon. Her outfit was definitely one of my favorites. And yes, I am biased because she wore the platform bow slingbacks she purchased from us when she visited our studio, but also because I love the contrast of her pleated army pants and super-sexy mesh top. 

Plus be on the lookout for an upcoming Greta Guide and Market Publique collaboration!

Jon unknowingly jumped on the blogger style chain by wearing his vintage chambray button down shirt. What do you think about that, Jon?

Another one of our favorite bloggers, Rebecca, of The Clothes Horse was also there. Yes, yes, the photos of the shoot we did with her are coming soon! Plus, we met Delightfully Tacky blogger Elizabeth, who was in town all the way from Alaska!

I spoke at the first panel, Marketing Workshop, with Corinne of Threadbanger, Erika from Elle.com, Melody of The Crave Company, Nichelle of Stylemom.com, & Shubhankar of G-Star Raw. Video of our panel can be viewed here.

After each panel, Deanne from Dream Sequins conducted a short video interview with each panelist. I can't wait to see the videos! 

One of the most interesting panels was the one on Blogging Ethics, moderated by Wendy Brandes in her oh-so-appropriate dollar bills dress. The panel featured Gina Garrubbo of BlogHer, Clark Hoyt of the New York Times, Mary Scherpe from Stil in Berlin, Jessica Schroeder from What I Wore, Imran of Business of Fashion, & Diane Pernet of A Shaded View on Fashion.

They discussed the much-debated issue of bloggers getting swag, the double standard applied to magazine editors and the usefulness of having a editorial / advertisement barrier. Read more about what Wendy wrote about this panel here.

While that was the 'meatiest' of panels, I think everyone's favorite was the last panel, moderated by none other than Jennine Tam (wearing a vintage dress, no less!), and featuring rockstar bloggers like the girls from Fashionista, Bryanboy, Tavi Gevinson, Susie Bubble and Phil of Style Peeper. They were all hilarious and down-to-earth and I loved to hear their perspective on this so-called war surrounding Fashion Week front row seats. 

Britt & Lauren from Fashionista. Britt's military jacket is really tempting me to get this one.

Bryanboy

Tavi Gevinson of Style Rookie
 

Jennine did an amazing job planning the conference and making it happen. I was so honored when she put me down on the Special Thanks section of the program for "helping out big time". But really, the one who deserves the thanks is Jennine, for spending years building this supportive and important community of independent fashion bloggers.

If you want to read more coverage of the event, check out these write ups:

Teen Vogue

WWD

IFB

The Coveted

Wendy Brandes

Holier than Now

Delightfully Tacky

Style Sample

There's many more, but that's my list of personal favorites and must-reads.