Warby Parker Affiliate Program

Warby Parker Affiliate Program

Hellos love (but specifically bloggers)!

As you know from my former post (click here http://www.iheartretailtherapy.com/2014/01/winter-collection-x-warby-parker-x.html to review it) I am an affiliate marketer and super fan of Warby Parker (you can check them out here www.warbyparker.com)  Warby Parker is one of my favorite companies to market for.  Besides having an incredible selection of frames at great prices, they really embody corporate social responsibility.  For every pair of glasses sold they donate to those in need.  They partner with various organizations all over the world to offer these frames and services to those who wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. This type of giving is extremely rare in the corporate world.  Besides all that, the co-founder Neil is super cute.  Sorry, it had to be said.

Anyway, I will stop gushing.  Warby Parker has a wonderful affiliate program as you know i am an affiliate of theirs and think they would be a great fit for your blog too! You can check them out here - Warby Parker And if you sign up now, they’re giving everyone a $25 bonus on their first sale, so now is the perfect time to join. Pretty cool, right?? All you have to do is click on this link, sign up and you can start promoting them too! Join the Warby Parker affiliate program

Happy blogging - go sign up now! 

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Creative Capitol II Tonight!

Creative Capitol II Tonight!

Creative Capitol is a meetup for creatives and entrepreneurs to meet!  It's a mashup of style and industry all over cocktails!  I am so there!  I keep double checking with the baby sitter to MAKE SURE she's coming; I am driving her absolutely bananas but I rarely get to go out and nothing is standing in my way to attending this event. 

Creative Capitol is produced by Worn Creative.  If you are unfamiliar with Worn Creative, here is a blurb from their site.

Pure Creative Capitol!  Details about the event below!

WHAT: 

CREATIVE CAPITOL II : A place for creatives and entrepreneurs to meet.   

Hosted by Worn Creative

WHY:

So creatives can think more like entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs can get more creative. 

Most creatives dream of turning their creative passion into their full-time gig, but it takes more than a creative mind and a great eye to make that a reality. It takes business savvy and the mindset of an entrepreneur.

That's why we're bringing together the creative and fashion communities with entrepreneurs in the startup scene to drink together and exchange knowledge.

We're introducing designers, photographers, bloggers, and artists to CEOs, founders, and serial entrepreneurs and seeing what happens. We're hoping it leads to more business-savvy artists and more creative entrepreneurs working together to grow a vibrant creative industry in D.C. 

WHEN:

Wed, Oct 30, 6-9pm 

WHERE:

MALMAISON 

MORE DETAILS: 

*The open bar lasts only as long as our sponsor dollars hold up. After that we'll switch to a cash bar. 

You MUST RSVP to get in to this event. We will be checking registrants at the door. Your contact information will not be shared with sponsors or anyone outside of Worn Creative. By RSVPing to this event you will receive occasional emails including the Worn Creative newsletter telling you about future events like this one.  

SPONSOR THE OPEN BAR: 

Purchase a sponsorship level above to contribute to the open bar and promote your brand, then send your logo and link to nicole@worncreative.com

OUR SPONSORS BELOW ARE BUYING YOU DRINKS. SHOW THEM SOME LOVE! 

Here are some pictures from Creative Capitol I courtesy of bendroz.com

Yeah...good times...and plenty of swag!  The RSVP's are sold out but you still can get added to the waitlist in case a few people don't show!  Get added to the waitlist here http://bit.ly/1aoFyQA

Hope to see you inside!

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#FollowBackFriday #SocialMedia #Mixer

Welcome to the #FollowBackFriday #SocialMedia #Mixer!

-hosted by I (HEART) Retail Therapy

Thank you for joining #FollowBackFriday #SocialMedia #Mixer. Here you will discover awesome bloggers with a ride range of

specialties, from beauty, fashion, food, motherhood, technology, business, non-fiction, entrepreneurship, marketing, DIY crafters and just all around fantastic bloggers. As you discover bloggers, you will get discovered too! So grab an "e-drink" and let's mingle.

The rules for participation are simple:  

1) Promote this #SocialMedia #Mixer by either grabbing a button below and embedding it on your site or letting your cyber tweeps or friends know you are participating in #FollowBack #Friday #SocialMedia #Mixer blog hop.

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2) You must follow the host
3) You must follow a minimum of 3-5 people
4) You must respect the #FollowBack rule and follow those who follow you
5) Have fun and mingle!

Also, consider joining Blog Boosters on Facebook.  It is a lovely group of awesome bloggers who actively support other awesome bloggers like yourself! Click here to join

How to participate:
1) Follow the host (simply click on the first thumbnail image in each category)
2) Click the link below each category (social media icon) that says "You are next...Click to enter"
3) After you click the link it will direct you to the LinkyTools page for you to enter your #SocialMedia urls (remember which #SocialMedia category you clicked because LinkyTools won't tell you!) 
4) Enter in the correct #SocialMedia url.  There are also options to enter your name and email address (entirely optional)
5) Pick your thumbnail and crop it
6) Then click "return to blog hosting this" to add more #SocialMedia urls and to follow other awesome bloggers like yourself!

So, let's get the party started!

Click the link below the Twitter Icon that says "You are next...Click to enter" and enter your twitter handle including the url.

Click the link below the Facebook Icon that says "You are next...Click to enter" and enter your Facebook Fan Page or Profile url.

 

Click the link below the Instagram Icon that says "You are next...Click to enter" and enter your Instagram  url. 

 

Click the link below the Pinterest Icon that says "You are next...Click to enter" and enter your Pinterest url.

 

Click the link below the Google+ Icon that says "You are next...Click to enter" and enter your Google+ url.

Thank you to everyone who participates in the #FollowBackFriday #SocialMedia #Mixer! I hope you meet awesome people and grow your social media presence!

This will be a monthly event so check back often for the next #Mixer event!

Also, check out Wantable.co for your monthly box of jewelry, cosmetics or lingerie!

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The MAGIC Show B*&%$s!

The MAGIC Show B*&%$s!

What has two thumbs and attended the MAGIC Show in Vegas?!  This chick right here! Yeah this girl right here.  Let us have a moment to bask in the awesomeness of that.

I have no idea why my husband thought this was a good picture...but I am the dummy who didn't double check.

Yeah...good times.

If you have no clue what the MAGIC Show is, go ahead and stop reading this blog. Now.  I'll wait.

Just kidding!  The "MAGIC Show is an incubator of fashion, where new trends surface and develop into what will be seen on the consumer."  Basically meaning it is a large retail trade show where designers and brands show case their upcoming lines and retailers can get a glimpse of the clothing and place orders.


The show takes place every February and August in Sin City and according to my affable cab driver it brings thousands of fashionistas, fashion bloggers, retail buyers and boutique owners to the strip.  I spent most of my time at Mandalay Bay, but I did check out Sourcing and Platform at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

I apologize in advance for my pictures.  I STILL don't have a digital camera (yes, it feels like I am living in the Dark Ages) and so I picked up a cheap Vivitar camera at CVS, and let's just say, No Bueno.  No Bueno, Vivitar!  It was the worst camera ever!  Yes, I understand you get what you pay for but...that camera was so crappy they should sell it at the Dollar Store.  I will never buy a Vivitar camera again!  Vivitar would have to seriously convince me they make a decent camera for me to ever even consider that ratchet mess again.

However, I digress.

I started my MAGIC adventure at Mandalay Bay. It. Was. Awesome.

Miles of vendors, fashionistas, and free stuff!  If you go to the MAGIC Show you will not leave empty handed!  From totes, to tees, to hats to sunglasses, the loot makes MAGIC that much better.  I started at Project and just wandered aimlessly.

Loving the coral blazer!

Again, I apologize for the crappy picture quality!  Thanks for nothing, Vivitar.

Yes, I still love Paper Denim

Crappy picture, but the purple of this dress was beautiful...besides, everyone needs a "freakum dress" according to Beyonce.

Gold Nikes B*&%$s!

See previous comment.

Red, black, and green. (And grey, of course)

Levi at the MAGIC Show

As much as I still love overpriced denim, Levi has stepped there game up in the past 7 years.

Even the mannequins Chucks were scuffed!  Where did he go?! 

Randa Accessories are pretty awesome!

This booth made me crave fall and winter...just for leather!

During my travels, I came across the bloggers table!

Fashion Bloggers table at MAGIC

You can only make out Fashion Indie

Let me just tell you, I was sick with envy!  Why wasn't I invited to the grown up table?!  While I fought my green eyed monster, I was literally in awe of the bloggers.  Some of the "heavies" were there...you know the ones...paid to watch fashion and be cool.  Sigh, one day.  ONE DAY!

This cool guy saw me about to take a picture and decided to walk in front of the shot...Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame jerk!

There was literally nothing on the t.v's, but this man was engrossed.  I walked around the show for an hour, came back, and he was in the same spot.

My son practicing for GQ.

Plain polos, Dockers and Brown Leather Belts....good times.

Project was awesome, every square inch had beautiful clothing, beautiful people and fashionistas.  The energy was overwhelming and every where you looked were people dressed in conservative suits a lá throwback Chanel to 10Deep Tees and Paper Denim jeans.  There were work stations, ping pong tables, gold Nikes, benches and half naked women; basically a Vegas style fashion show.


Next up, I went to the Pool Trade show.  The Pool Trade show was awesome too.  They had smaller designers, mainly jewelry, and you could BUY STUFF.

My son was more interested in the goggles than the show

I (heart) the Cadillac necklace from Retro a Go Go http://www.retroagogo.com/.
They had awesome Bettie Page memorabilia check them out for a little kitsch!

I just realized home girl was all in my shot, but no worries Butter London Nail Bar was awesome!  They were actually doing mani's!

The Pool Trade Show was awesome, I bought stuff and people watched.  I saw a gay guy and two girls and honestly, the gay guy was way prettier than his two female counterparts!  Better haircut, better outfit, and better makeup.  Yep, sad but true.

Lastly I hit up the Las Vegas Convention Center.  While, I would like to share with you all of the photos from there, sadly, I have none.  The convention center was dedicated to shoes and sourcing (people who will design the clothes for you).  Needless to say, once I hit the convention center, I lost my mind!  It was a shoe utopia!  Once I was surrounded with the thousands of shoes, all thoughts of my blog when out the window.  At first, I gave it a try...and this was the only photo I ended up with:

Yeah, don't judge me.

Rachel Roy is pretty awesome

Don't judge me.  When new shoes are in my vicinity, all time, space and reason disappear.  However, I did encounter the most fashionable young man leaving the convention center.

Yeah, pure awesomeness.

All in all, I had a funky good time at the MAGIC.  I would definitely recommend it for any fashionista, blogger, retail buyer and boutique owner.  Besides having the actual trade shows, they offer fashion shows and seminars which I hear are excellent! Next time around I will go to the seminars and fashion shows.  This time we were shopping for the hubby's store, so it was strictly business.  Now I know what to look out for and what to do! MAGIC 2013, here I come!

I had such a good time I spontaneously started throwing gang signs

Have you ever been to the MAGIC Show?  If so, share your experiences!  If not, would you like to go?!  I could use a discount on the tickets!

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