Happy New Year, three weeks late!
Posted on January 16, 2011
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An incredible amount of time has passed since my last update (which probably explains why I’m really just not a blogger) so it’s time to get this page up to speed:
- I originally planned to do Fashion Week in NYC in Sept 2010 but those plans got overruled when the opportunity to go to London came about (pics).
- And then in October I went to Philadelphia with my boyfriend *insert goofy smile here* (pics)
- In November I worked the Soul Train Awards (pics). There’s a candid in that album with me and actor Ron Reaco Lee. I didn’t recognize him right away–I just knew a very handsome man in a suit sat down next to me and started talking, so it was imperative that I pay attention! Also, whomever thinks sharing an event on social media pretty much in real-time is easy stuff is gravely mistaken. I was too wiped to shake things up at the after party. Nonetheless it was a great experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed living at the Ritz Carlton Bankhead during my stay in Atlanta.
- As soon as I got back from Atlanta I was offered a full-time job in the online marketing department at Hotels.com, thus breaking free of the shackles of unemployment. They’re a good bunch there; I’m happy.
- I spent New Year’s Eve with my boyfriend in Washington, D.C. at a black tie affair and it was the first time I ever had to get stone cold formal. I absolutely loved it. We looked like something out of a Bond movie, seriously.
- January brought the good news that I will be a Dallas Glambassador for a third year. I celebrated with Glamour and Dior Beauty directors from across the country at a private event here in Dallas. Though being a Glambassador is an unpaid gig, I love the perks and I meet some truly great people. Besides, as a writer, why would I not want contacts at one of the biggest women’s magazines in the market? I haven’t pitched any stories yet… I’m waiting for the perfect idea to present itself. I want to represent to the fullest.
Usually each January I snag the cover story of Where Dallas with my spa feature–something I enjoy “researching” intently. This year was different though. Dallas is the host city for Super Bowl XLV and yours truly did a cover story on the festivities surrounding the event (link). I couldn’t really talk about the Super Bowl itself since we still don’t know who’s going at this point, but I did talk about the steel and glass marvel that is Cowboys Stadium, as well as where to see and be seen as celebs from all over descend onto the city for the second year in a row.
Last year I did some party coverage on behalf of the Dallas Observer during the NBA All-Star Game (link), so make no mistake, I’ll be on the scene again this year.
As a new year’s resolution, I’m going to do better about keeping my clips updated for Where, especially since the features are online now and I don’t have to actually scan each issue and upload my stories anymore. I’ve picked up the events beat in addition to shopping so I shall smile smugly as I quietly acquire more bylines in the book. I do want to get back into the Guestbook though. That was a favorite. I also want to land a byline in a national publication this year. I have nine years of local and digital experience at this point. It’s totally time. In between that I plan to work on a concept for a niche site, visit the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Las Vegas and get to NY Fashion Week this fall.
Ah, and lest we forget parenting! I’m raising two extremely awesome children as I juggle all of these projects and activities. They remind me every day why I work so hard. My 12 year old still thinks I’m cool. That is a major accomplishment. My 10 year old has “girlfriends” but still likes to hold my hand in public. Not to mention, they’re both super smart.
My life is pretty freaking sweet.
Digital Download & an unceremonious spilling of my guts
Posted on August 2, 2010
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Well hi! My last update was in March and there have been a lot of things going on since then, but who has time to write about anything? No one. First let’s backtrack:
- I have been continuing down a successful path with SoulTrain.com
- My Playdates with Shoes garnered a lot of attention (even from @BarneysNY) and a sizable following, although when I started doing 15hr/wk in freelance marketing/PR work I didn’t have the time to hit Barneys as often as I’d liked.
- I’m still an RTR fan and snagged about $80 in referral credits
- I didn’t get chosen as a speaker at the #140 conf
- I scored press access to the Essence Music Festival but nixed my plans due to my mother’s worries about Hurricane Alex (there’s always next year)
And now for the things I didn’t mention:
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Wrapping up Q1
Posted on March 24, 2010
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Well, I can honestly say enough time has passed since my last post that an update is apropos. Life has been a whirlwind of mommying, writing, socializing, shopping, concert-going, and looking for the next adventure.
My speaking engagement with ATW was a success, and very well-received by my crowd of female technology leaders. Their approval was extremely important to me.
Things have been clipping along at SoulTrain.com and I’ve settled into a rhythm with my contributors, but I’m still keeping my eyes peeled for new perspectives and ideas for the site. I just got off the phone with a 90s-era Soul Train dancer named Stephen McMillian who is going to start writing for the site. He has some of the best stories and I’m looking forward to the flavor he will bring to our editorial content. Adam Bernard also joined the roster, whipping up insightful music reviews. I love his style of writing and I’m going to have him do more work pitching lesser-known artists for profiles. His recent Q&A with Maiysha was great, and in hindsight, I will probably give him a bigger word-count to work with. I’m still doing my viewpoints stories here and there, but I’m beginning to do more style/fashion writing for the site. It’s my niche, what can I say? And since Soul Train was all about music, dance, and fashion anyway, it all makes sense. Read more
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