10 Things We Love: Blogger Babes Asia Manila Launch

Getting Cozy in VYNE Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Holding 100 people inside for a workshop was so much more comfortable because we were in VYNE Tapas Bar and Restaurant. We loved the refreshments, snacks, and their artsy interiors! 

Learning How To Market Our Personal Brands

After Heidi Nazarudin's talk, we learned more about Blogger Babes and her personal struggle when she started her blog, The Ambitionista. When she became a blogger, not everyone knew how to blog including her, so she she really worked her way up. Nowadays, everyone knows how to blog, but not everyone knows how to get people reading their blogs. That is the current state of bloggers and the answer to that is: market your personal brand. Focus on your niche and let people know what you're blogging about through your social media account and other networking tactics!

Realizing Our Passion 

Who knew blogging can both be your job and your passion? That's what we realized when we heard Vern & Verniece Enciso's talk. This stylish duo says that your blog is not just about you, it's about what you're passionate about. Thus you have to know what topic you can blog about over over and not get tired of and stick to it. You can't blog about something even if it doesn't suit you, it needs to fit the brand you have built and revolve around your personal interest.

Taking A Step Further Towards Vlogging

Our very own Clozette Ambassadors Dana and Cristina Decena knows that if you want to stick to your passion, you have to take it further. Blogging's rise in the Philippines is undeniable but if you want to remain relevant in the content creator world, you must recognize that YouTube is also slowly penetrating the market. This is one of the reasons why they have decided to stay their own Youtube channel, Partners in Vogue.  However, you have to keep in mind that creating video content is so much harder than blogging, so think hard and long if you want to take that plunge. 

Taking Selfies With Our Favorite Bloggers

Vern and Verniece hosted their own game after their talk. One that required audience participation like a taking a selfie with the speakers themselves! Others involved singing, dancing, and even sharing a corny joke. Those were good times indeed!

Asking Questions

In addition to what the speakers discussed, the floor was open to more questions about their humble beginnings. One audience member asked Heidi Nazarudin how she transitioned from becoming an investment banker to being a full-time blogger, because she's experiencing the same struggle as well. 

Heidi shared that since she was serious about her career shift, she took writing classes to improve her blogging. That paired with determination and hard work led to where she is now.  

Knowing How Professionals Tackle #BloggerProblems

Since monetizing the blog was discussed in one the talk, one participant asked what rate should she give to brands as she is just starting out. Dana suggested that bloggers should give a rate that satisfies both parties equally. Add up what you can truly offer without compromising anything and base it from there. 

OOTDs, OOTDs, OOTDs

And yes of course, a blogging event hosted by Clozette is never complete without OOTDs! Here are a few that we spotted from our our Clozette Ambassadors Rochelle, Aaliyah, and Camey. What do you think?

Taking Home Freebies

Last but not the leas, freebies! An event is never complete without a raffle and some goodies bags! Our lucky participants went home with these items from our sponsors Kiehl's, Cetaphil, Shu Uemura, Cream Silk, E! Entertainment , and ASOS. We also hosted an Instagram giveaway during the event and gave out a Holiday gift pack from The Body Shop. 

Congratulations to all our winners! 

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Thank you to everyone who came and made it a wonderful event! 

It was great catching up with our community!

CindyTong

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Cindy went for a casual printed dress that stole the crowd and match the colours perfectly with the rest of her accessories.

missalvy

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Alvyna played with white on white by adding bold, jewel-toned colours in her lace bralette and plaid polo! 

tauyanm

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Jane showed up with a bit of a preppy vibe in a collared striped top, leggings and heels--simple and polished. 

wanderlust89 

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JessyTheKLChic 

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Jessy decided to play with textures and different cuts by pairing her dress with a flowy side detail to a structured blazer, chic bag, and boots!

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Flirting Pumps and Slippers

For those who are looking to add more gleam with low heel pumps or slippers in their everyday steps, the Flirting glitter pumps and velvet slippers are the perfect choice. Featuring an embroidered gold patent leather of the winking eye and lash, the design of the Flirting glitter pumps is sure to add the perfect amount of flirtatious fun without going overboard. The Flirting slippers, which are available in polished black leather, highlights refined gold metal toe caps of the winking eye and lash.

‘I Feel’ Velvet Slippers

Adding to the choices of Chiara Ferragni’s flat shoes, the latest range of I Feel Slippers is definitely worth mentioning. Made of 100% velvet upper with ‘I Feel’ embroidered accent and interchangeable patent leather velcro hearts, wearers can customise the coloured hearts depending on their mood and outfit. 

Poppy Velvet Slippers

The latest version of the Poppy series has received a feminine spin of velvet heel finishing. Highlights of the series include quirky embroidered leather patent of the Blonde Salad’s whimsical eyes and playful lips.