Getting Comfortable with Hanes In New York City

During all the craziness that is BlogHer, Hanes took the time to throw a little party for the Comfort Crew and our friends, which I truly appreciated.  Anytime I can take a break from a hectic conference schedule to have a Comfortini and a foot and hand massage sounds good to me – because anytime I’m hanging out with my friends at Hanes I know it’s all about comfort.  Heck, I even took a break from my heels-only wardrobe and wore flip flops with my summer dress – they don’t call us the Comfort Crew for nothin’!

I was so glad that my guests Shannon from Traveling Mamas, Stefanie from Mommy Musings, and Debba from Girlfriendology could join me at this fun event!  Michael Moloney of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was on hand to teach us how to reorganize our sock and underwear drawers (seriously, when is the last time that you did that?  It’s time!) and also to show us just how quickly it could be done.  Celebrity stylist Jenn Falik went back-to-basics and showed us how to create some super-stylish outfits using the awesome new Hanes bras (bandeau?  one shoulder?  both straps?  one bra does it all!) and by layering items like the tanks and tees – great ideas for fall! 

It was so great to relax, hang out with my fellow Comfort Crew members, and sip a Comfortini.  I loved learning about all of the new Hanes products in person (I swear that the ComfortFlex Fit Bandini bra is my new BFF – sorry dad for the TMI) and loved feeling like I’m a continued part of Hanes’ social media efforts.  I have learned so much about the brand over the last 7 months, and I am incredibly proud of everything that the brand stands for (green initiatives, support of Susan G. Komen, committment to it’s customers) both online and off.  If you take a minute to watch the video below, you’ll hear me say that I believe Social Media is really important because it’s how people nowadays communicate and relate – and that Hanes is doing an amazing job.  I mean that 100% – Hanes is a standout in this space.

Thanks so much to Hanes and everyone who played a part in hosting such a wonderful, relaxing event in NYC!  Check out Shannon’s post about the Hanes event on Traveling Mamas – including 10 travel tips for packing for comfort!

BlogHer ’10 – A Crazy Good Time

I can hardly believe it – BlogHer 2010 is upon us and it feels like I’ve only blinked since last year.  I’m fortunate to be attending, for the second year in a row, as one of the Walmart Moms – and I’ve got a crazy schedule yet again, although I’m insanely excited.  Last year I was exhausted but excited to be a part of all of the chaos – and even though I swore that I wouldn’t do that to myself yet again this year – I think I just might have.

If you are going to be at BlogHer I absolutely want to meet you.  Please come say hi, and we can do the girly thing where we squeal, hug, then jump up and down while holding hands.  If you’re more low-key than that, I am equally skilled at the cordial handshake and warm smile – so don’t let my southern affection scare you off! With that said, I figured the easiest thing to do was to post my schedule so you could see where to find me – so here we go:

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

12:15 pm – 2:30 pm – Walmart Moms welcome reception at The Heartland Brewery

3 pm – 5 pm – Hanes party (I heart the Comfort Crew!)at Nikki Beach Midtown

7 pm – 10 pm – Nikon Party at the Bryant Park Grill with my girl Katja Presnal

Friday, August 6th, 2010

9:00 am – 9:45 am – Skechers Shape-Up Walk with my roomie Sheena Tatum

10:00 am – 11:15 am – Hanging out in the Walmart Booth with Amy Allen Clark (come visit!)

11:45 am – 12:00 pm – Picking up my loaner Asus UL30 (a Windows 7 PC) in the Windows Suite

12:30 pm – 12:45 pm – Video shoot with Beth and Kimberley

12:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Getting Gorgeous at the Warwick Hotel

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm – Workshop time!!!  “Social Media is Bringing Sexy Back to Branding – Do You Have the Social Media Strategy and Tools for Success?”

6:00 pm – Wine In the City.  Excited to be hosting this event along with Shannon Hurst Lane and Tim Hayden.  Reception at the Hilton Manhattan East with Kendall-Jackson Wines.

8:00 pm – Wine In The City dinner and artisan wine pairing (and wine preview!) at The Capital Grille.

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

8:00 am – 9:30 am – Unilever Penthouse

10:30 am – 10:50 – Meeting with Windows Phone

11:00 am – 11:20 am – Momversation interview at the PepsiCo booth

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm – Hanging out with my gals in the Walmart booth (come visit me!)

3:30 pm – ELF and XBox Party with Renee.

6 pm – Vegging, relaxing, and hopefully catching up with people that I love.  My only free time before my 7 am flight!

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So there you have it – I have a crazy, whirlwind 3 days in the Big Apple.  I really want to meet you, so please come say hi if you see me at one of these events or just hanging out!  Thanks to Walmart for sending me to BlogHer this year – and to my amazing Wine In The City co-hosts for making this year’s BlogHer one that I know I won’t forget!

See ya in NYC!