the queen bee market! back at it again…

there was a chance i wasn’t going to be able to participate in the june queen bee market… and i shed a tear or two over it.

we figured it out, rearranged our schedules, and all is right in the universe again. allora handmade will be at the queen bee market june 1st and 2nd! i am working my tail off to have a great selection of the old standbys, but i’m also really trying hard to introduce a handful of new products that i’m really excited about that weekend!

one of my favorite things about QBM (ok, so i may be a little biased) is that it feels like a reunion every time. seeing vendors that have been with us from the very first show in a tiny little office warehouse that now have thriving business makes me soooo happy. besides the fantastic shopping, of course, i love seeing inspiring women who have become great friends. what a blessing to have them in my life! another favorite is to meet you, see you interact with the rosies, and squeal with joy when you find the perfect color. makes the crazy life i live worth the while.

will you be joining us? come make a weekend of it- you won’t regret it!

to you faithful qbm-ers, take note – we’re in carslbad this go around instead of del mar. we hope to see you there!

what i wore wednesday – to SNAP!

 

linking up with the pleated poppy today for what i wore wednesday!

sometimes dressing for a conference is difficult. so much pressure to be cute!! and since i was running way behind last week and barely finished all of my product and booth for queen bee in time to leave, packing was chaotic.

i ended up throwing things into a suitcase that i had never worn together – which is not the best way to go.

i always feel like i want to wear something new, or at least something in a new way – but really, i always feel most comfortable in something that i know i feel good in. oh well. next time.

this first outfit is actually from last tuesday – when i was going nuts trying to get it all together. and it was rainy – hence the boots and knee high socks.

day 1: crazy conference prep

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striped dress: H&M

coral cardi: TJ Maxx

socks: target

boots: target

navy modern pearl necklace: allora handmade

day 2: Snap! and the queen bee market

i knew i needed to be comfy enough to set up a booth, but confident enough to speak on a panel and moderate another.

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printed/smocked tank: thrifted (free people)

striped/lacey cardi: nordstrom rack

flared jeans: target

modern pearl necklace in nectar: allora handmade

day 3: last day of Snap! and the market

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blue dress: nordstrom rack

off white tee: downeast basics

blue velvet sandals: target

modern pearl necklace in persimmon: allora handmade

the last day of snap! i finally had the thought to take pics of everyone wearing rosies. wish i would’ve thought of that sooner! DUH. oh well, still captured some cuties ;)

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maggie (gussy sews) wearing a gray modern pearl necklace. danielle (sugar blossom boutique) couldn’t decide on which color bracelet to buy at the queen bee market. char (crap i’ve made) and her cute daughter showing off their necklace and bracelet. alissa (rags to stitches) modeling her new peach mini modern pearl. heather (whipperberry ) with her new mini modern pearl in pacific. thanks for your support girls!

do you have a picture wearing your favorite rosies? send it my way (and let me know that you’d love to be featured in our customer love page) and i will send you a discount code to be used for 15% off your next purchase!

 

 

i’m alive! (barely) and wiww to qbm

i’ve missed you!

i feel like i have so much to catch up on, but i am still buried under rosies trying to get orders out in time for christmas, so i’ll keep it quick.

queen bee!

yay!

hahaha. oh how i wish i had the energy to gush about it like it deserves. but again, the rosies (that are crowding out my keyboard as i type.)

but since it is what i wore wednesday, i have to at least post what i wore to qbm, right?

friday’s outfit: meet the persimmon sisters…

funny story – apparently sisters think alike. and dress alike.

persimmon cardigan: ann taylor loft

cream and persimmon tee: ann taylor loft

navy printed skirt: banana republic outlet

belt: anthro

navy tights: target

boots: forever 21

modern pearl in pacific: allora handmade

and just so you can see how cute everyone looked, here is a group shot of *most* of our vendors:

aren’t they adorable? love.

thanks to nina of blackbird ink photography for the pics!

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