BlogHer: Sponsors, Swag, Fashion & Parties
July 17, 2009 by Christine
Filed under BlogHer, BlogHer09, Bloggy MeetUps, sponsors
Blogher, the largest conference for women who blog, is just around the corner. While most attendees have already packed, or at least blogged about stressing out over what they are going to wear, I have just now had time to think about all of this. Okay, well, that’s not entirely true since I have been entering into the calendar on my iPhone, each session, dinner or cocktail party that I would like to attend, as I am invited to something I don’t want to miss. Oh, I’ve been shopping some, too, but I digress…
I have some amazing sponsors, this year, for the ultimate BlogHer experience. As one of the ElevenMoms, Walmart has been most influential in getting me, and most of my fellow ElevenMoms, to Chicago. Disney has provided me with funds to contribute to my five days away from home, I’m hoping that I can find some Norma Kamali clothing for travel, and the folks at P&G – on behalf of Tide – have arranged all of my travel to and from the airport in both cities. I even received a fab rolling bag from Campbell’s!
In addition to my amazing above-mentioned sponsors, I have taken the Omron Overstep Your Bounds Challenge. In exchange for a BlogHer sponsorship, I will be competing against five other fabulous & prominent bloggers for the chance to win $5,000 for my favorite charity, from Omron! More on that later.
All of this has already been promised to me for BlogHer, but let’s talk swag for YOU. BlogHer has always been known as the place to receive pretty amazing swag, but this year will take the cake! Make sure you pack an extra suitcase, and budget in that extra luggage fee. From e.l.f. makeup to Crocs shoes, there will be something for everyone. Oh, and don’t forget about all of the swag you can win… Laptops, carseats, and more!
Last year the swag recycle room was full of rubber key-chains and flyers, but this year I’m thinking there will be less of all that. That is, if the sponsors took note!
BlogHer has a reputation for hosting women who love shoes, and can prove it. This year, it’s being kicked up a notch. With celeb fashion authorities on site, everyone is bound to look their best from head to toe. At least that’s the goal, right? Stay tuned for more on BlogHer fashion, but in the meantime check out some tips from Tim Gunn that might help “guide your style” as you decide what to pack.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, just remember we all are. It might help to check out the fab, but unofficial, BlogHer’09 planner that the sponsors of BowlHer put together. You can print it out and start planning your own BlogHer fun, just be sure you use a pencil!
Just don’t forget about all the parties!
Christine, aka YoungMommy, is married to her best friend, Ray, and together they have six very active children - five boys and one pretty princess. She's a busy mama, spending most of her days homeschooling her crew.
I so wish I was going so I could see you again! And there is going to be so much for everyone to do… it’ll be a packed-solid weekend! Can’t wait to read all the during-BlogHer tweets and the post-BlogHer posts.
Do you know the twitter for the Walmart guy?
I hope to meet you at BlogHer!
@Kim : John is no longer with Walmart, but works for Collective Bias, one of the sponsors of BowlHer. His Twitter handle is @katadhin
Looking forward to meeting you!
GREAT sponsors!!! Can’t wait to see you!
Way to rock it! Can’t wait to party with you in just a few days. Your sponsor list is off the hook. – @gwenbell
I’m getting so excited to see you again and meet all of the other amazing bloggers too.
Where do you find the blogher badges you have on your site? I’ve searched and can’t seem to find them.
Christine – Your connections and sponsors are impressive. I hope to learn from you and other bloggers next week so my list looks like that next year. Hope to meet you next week.
oh i so wish i was going, maybe when my kids are older. i wish those of us not going could get some swag bags