For those of you who follow me across social media, you'll know that I am actually co-founder of an organisation called Bloggers United AU. Bloggers United AU was created with the idea of bringing bloggers and brands together, to help create a harmonious community in the blogging world here in Australia. Fellow co-founder Nikita and I held our very first Adelaide event on the 29th of February, and so I wanted to share a little bit about the day with everyone.
Our Adelaide event was very different to our previous Sydney, Perth and Melbourne events, but it made for an amazing day.
We managed to get a huge group shot - there's so many of us. We had brands and bloggers in this shot, too. It was such a great atmosphere.
Essentially our bloggers were teamed into random groups of about three, and were given 15 minutes to visit each brand. There they were able to have one-on-one chats with the brands presenters, ask questions and try products. I felt this really helped in developing a connection with the brand, and was also a great idea if you were too shy to ask questions in front of a large group.
We had 12 brands attending - Kismet Jardin, Natralus, Runway Room, Shanghai Lil, REB Cosmetics, Davroe, Weleda, Enbacci, L'Oreal Professional, Yo-Get-It, Dr Hauschka and Vani-T. I sadly didn't get a chance to see all brands personally, but I did duck in and out of a few presentations.
I especially loved checking out the Vani-T products. I had never heard of this brand before as they were purely in salons before now. They focus on tanning products, as well as "eco glamour" products. Just because it's eco-friendly, doesn't mean it's packaging can't be gorgeous. I was in love with the eyeshadows and lipsticks and will be definitely checking out their range.
We also had a lovely gentleman from L'Oreal Professional, Nikita, who came to talk to us about working with brands (as well as a sneak peek into some L'Oreal Professional products.) I really got a lot out of talking with Nikita, as what he said made so much sense. He had a lot of insight into how L'Oreal Professional works with bloggers, and some key factors that help you get noticed. He was an excellent resource! I love this shot of him with a few of the lovely bloggers.
We were also lucky enough to be provided an amazing lunch from the new Oporto menu, delivered right to our door by Delivery Boyz. We also had some fresh drinks from Pressed Juices and Ovi Hydration - which worked well as it was a warm day.
We also had some guest speakers - Jenni from Styling Curvy gave us an inspirational speech about loving yourself, and shared some very moving personal stories. We also had the lovely ladies from Adelady - whose segment I sadly missed as I was prepping the goody bags - but heard awesome reviews about.
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Overall it was amazing day. It went by so quickly as there was so much to do, but I had a lot of fun. A big thank you to everyone who presented, everyone who contributed and everyone who attended.
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Sounds like a fun time!
ReplyDeleteCandice | Beauty Candy Loves
Another amazing event from you capable ladies, then! It looked amazing on Instagram!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a great day! Cannot wait for Brisbane! <3
ReplyDeleteIt was a brilliant day and thanks once again for all your hard work! Nice to meet you and hope to do it again some day!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for coming, I'm really glad you had a great day! xx
ReplyDeleteYaaaas bring on Brisbane!!! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Leah! It was such a lovely day xx
ReplyDeleteIt was a great event xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a great day all round :)
ReplyDeleteNicole xx | www.nicolesbeautybabble.com
Great review of the day! Can't wait to do Sydney all over again x
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to meet you! What a fantastic day, makes me want to attend more blogging events now! Thanks for bringing the blogging community together and putting on such an amazing day :)
ReplyDeleteDi from Max The Unicorn
Great wrap up of the day :) You 4 girls put on an amazing show. I loved being in a smaller group. It made the presentations more catered for our individual needs.
ReplyDeleteI also loved having so many local brands involved. Adelaide really has some wonderful beauty brands around.
I'm having a wonderful time trying out the products. :)
This sounds like it was a great event. I am patiently waiting to hear when the Brisbane event will be held as I hear it will be the next one ♡
ReplyDeleteIt was a really great day. Brisbane is just around the corner hehe xx
ReplyDeleteAw thank you so much gorgeous. I was hesitant about the smaller groups at first but I'm glad it's worked well for most people. Adelaide had some amazing brands, I was actually shocked at how many were so supportive and willing to come out. xx
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to finally put a face to the name haha after all these years too! I wish we had more of a chance to properly catch up but the day was so go-go-go. Thanks so much for coming and supporting us :) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Rach! God Sydney was awesome, I really can't wait to come back! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole, it was such a fantastic day! xx
ReplyDeleteCan't wait! Will you fly up for the Brisbane event too? Would be lovely to meet you x
ReplyDeleteI sure will be! Both Nikita and I will be there if all goes well! :D xx
ReplyDeleteYay, that's exciting! x
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about this brilliant organisation! Looking heaps forward to the next Adelaide event!! :)
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