topshop – effing brilliant

by Karen Blanchard
26 March 2011
Outfit: Topshop. Wedges: Topshop Unique. Indigo’s blue dress is here.
Finally posting pictures from the Topshop writing/blogging event held Thursday & Friday to launch their 214 instore magazine.
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Considering I don’t do public speaking, I was strangely calm. Fashion columnist Indigo Clarke and I both wore Topshop items we chose. My dress is available in the shop but not (currently) on the website. This one would have been a possible 2nd choice. We sat close to the shop windows where people passing by would pop in to have a listen. The event felt intimate and very personable which was the best environment to encourage dialogue while mini cupcakes were passed around. It was brilliant to be face to face with customers and bloggers alike. The Q&A was the best part at the end since it was a chance to answer the questions that all bloggers have had at some point. The night ended with us having pictures taken and chatting with everyone. (More pics on the WDUGT facebook here).
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On night 2 I wore a floor length tie dye dress with a huge key hole cut out on each side of the waist with the same wedges and a floppy hat.
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A huge thank you to Topshop, Indigo and to everyone who came out. One topic from the event was us sharing any career high points we have had thus far.
Without a doubt, this was most definitely one of them.
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60 comments

  1. HUMANITYISBEAUTIFUL says:

    ooohhh, those wedges made my heart skip a beat :)))

  5. Lela says:

    That is so awesome. The wedges are tuggin’ at the heartstrings haha.

    Lela London – Fashion Blog

  7. Karolina says:

    These wedges are amazing! The dress is gorgeous too!

  8. Emily says:

    Great that you’ve enjoyed the events!
    Awesome outfit too!
    Love,
    Emily

  10. LINDHO says:

    shit you looked fab!
    M.

  11. maphi says:

    you look so lovely xoxo

  12. Dodo says:

    So cool that you could do that! I wish we had a Topshop near by but luckily shipping is only 5 pounds! And I love that dress *runs to topshop site*

  13. F@AStylishBlur says:

    I’m glad you had a great time, I’ll defo be picking up this new in-store mag, it’s gotta be good, right?
    Your sky high wedges are so beautiful!

    xo
    F

  14. Audrey Allure says:

    You were absolutely great! Loved hearing your experience and insight; and you looked beautiful in that lace dress!

  16. Emily says:

    Wow Karen – love that dress! I haven’t been to Topshop in forever – I might need that outfit in my life though! Looks like you had a fabulous time – so bummed I missed it!
    xo Emily
    bellishment.blogspot.com

  22. Vani says:

    Your dress is fantastic! 🙂

  25. Carrie says:

    This was so fun, you and Indigo did an amazing job. I learned so much, been workin’ on my blog all day!
    XO, girl in the leopard coat.

  26. bravegrrl says:

    you look stunning!

  27. Charlotte Olivia.♥ says:

    my days – you look AMAZEing 🙂
    love the socks and wedge combo with the pretty girly dress.

    ao jealous i wasn’t there – Topshop in england should fly you out – i would LOVE to hear your advice
    …x

  28. Maycie After Five says:

    Ooh. You looked so cute! I wish I had access to the Q & A part. There’s so much to learn.

  29. donejustforfun says:

    Nice blog and lovely dress!
    follow us 🙂

  30. THE says:

    COOL cool cool!!! Why did I miss that… too bad!!

    You look fab girl! Lovin your blog big time

    xo thefashionguitar

  32. Glamour Bbey. says:

    Your outfit is amazing as usua! And you”re so high 😀

  34. hannahjsilverton says:

    What a cool thing to do! And looking lovely x
    Hope London’s Topshop does a similar event soon

  35. aluhall says:

    The dress you’re wearing is soooo pretty. 🙂

  38. Monroe Steele says:

    You were an awesome choice for a speaker and i learned a lot. Thanks so much Karen. You are so down to earth and humble and awesome and you are not just a great blogger you are a great human being. Thanks for inspiring so many of us.

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

  40. Kholá says:

    Your ensemble is divine! And props to you for daring to wear the platforms. I say the higher the better! Its funny, posted a similar height shoe as one of my picks as a Style Councilor for The Shopping Forecast and someone snidely said, “Ankle Breakers?” Hey! I loved them! Rock on!

    http://www.kholaskloset.blogspot.com

  43. FAIZA says:

    Great meeting you & Indigo Thursday at Topshop NYC. You gals are super cool & gave us newbie bloggers wonderful tips! Thanks so much.

    I’m the tiny one in jeans & grey Puma sneakers in one of your photos…;)

    Best Wishes,
    Faiza xo
    Velvet Moon Diaries

  44. Lily says:

    Love your dress…wish I was in NY so I could have come by! Sounds like fun.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.blogspot.com

  49. Oracle Fox says:

    Hey my girl!!! You look absolutely beautiful!!!!! I love this dress on you and those shoes, oh my goodness me!!! I bet Topshop have sold twice as many after everyone seeing you rockin them!! So stoked that it was a success and you didn’t have a public speakin freeze out, like i did once presenting a trophy at a local dog show, hehehehehe!!! love you! xxx

  51. Toya of The Limerick Lane says:

    It was great meeting you. (I’m in the one in the pink tights in one of your photos). I really enjoyed listening to you and Olivia. You guys gave excellent tips and were very inspiring. Keep doing what you do.

    Toya
    http://www.thelimericklane.com

  53. ebone says:

    it was a great night! you and indigo were very inspiring. thanks for the honest answers 🙂

  54. mickey Vin says:

    I love your dress and the shoes are too cute

  55. Juley says:

    This is amazing Karen! Congratulations on all of the great things coming your way. New Orleans misses you. xx

  56. MoandKa says:

    Gah! Love your dress!!!!

  57. Anna says:

    Where is that shop in NYC? I can’t find it on google maps but I feel like I need to check it out 🙂

  58. BRUNETTE BRAID says:

    OMG!! you look gorgeus in that dress!! 😀

    and I really want to know how tall are you!!??

    regards from mexico!!

  59. Nadiathebird says:

    you are so gorg!beautiful!

    nadiathebird.blogspot.com

    xox

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