SWE National Conference and Blogger Meet Up

A few weeks ago I was off the Society of Women Engineers National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland for the week to recruit for my company. A good friend of mine from college and fellow blogger, Erika, was also attending the conference and recruiting for her company as well and asked if she could crash with me for the week. The answer was of course yes! Erika, who writes the amazing Beautiful Life & Style, was an engineering classmate of mine in college although while I studied Aerospace Engineering, she went the Civil Engineering route.

My roomie for the week, Erika of Beautiful Life & Style.

We spent the week running around like crazy. In addition to recruiting, I led the conference delegation for my company and Erika, in addition to everything else she does, also volunteers as the treasurer for her SWE section in the Northeast.

On Friday, our good friend Sarah and co-founder of Coffee Straws, came on the train from D.C. to spend the night with us and hang out. I was extra excited because it meant I got to see Sarah twice in one week (she was spending the night with me six days later in LA)!

When Sarah got into town, we headed out to dinner for some amazing cocktails and pasta. We were starving since we had been on our feet all day at the Career Fair. We then headed back to the room and ordered a bottle of wine and spent the evening toasting and reliving our college days.

We have a thing for bows and buckles on our flats.

Me, Sarah of Coffee Straws and Erika of Beautiful Life & Style.

The next morning we met up with the Wash U SWE Chapter (our Alma Mater), to dispense some engineering advice and answer any questions the girls may have had. We went to Ms. Shirley's in the inner harbor and it was amazing. Erika and I both had the Eggs Benedict with Maryland Crab Cakes (to die for). Sarah came along as well and we reconnected with one of our sorority sisters who is a current Chi Omega Tau Mu member. Tau Mu was celebrating its 10th Anniversary that weekend in St. Louis, so we had our own mini celebration at breakfast.

Myself and Sarah with a current Chi O! Hootie Hoo!

After breakfast we were off to do some shopping before Sarah had to head back to D.C. and Erika and I had to get ready for Celebrate SWE! It was an amazing week and I am so looking forward to SWE National Conference in 2014 since it's in my town this time! Yay LA!

Meet Coffee Straws - Blogger Style Q&A

I read WhoWhatWear everyday and loved their recent post about doing a Q&A with celebrities about their style. Unfortunately I don't know any movie stars, but I thought it would be a fun post to do with other bloggers and friends. Since our friend Sarah of Coffee Straws just recently relaunched their blog, I wanted to welcome her to be our first victim.

Me and Sarah at our 5 Year College Reunion in St. Louis this past Spring.

Describe your personal style in three words.

1. Classic

2. Preppy

3. Chic

I can’t leave home without: My arm jewels (two silver turquoise bracelets and a silver watch I wear every day)

If I were any accessory, I would be: Turquoise bangle

Where are your three favorite places to shop?

1. J.Crew (though recently disappointed about the sizing changes)

2. Bloomingdale's

3. Great DC stores: Urban Chic, Sassanova, Charm

What is your favorite travel outfit? Jeans, cotton top/t-shirt, blazer, bauble necklace (plastic so I don't have to take it off at security), scarf, large tote bag and flats or wedges.

What outfit to you go do when you want to feel strong and powerful? Right now it's an Alice + Olivia royal blue peplum dress I got on sale for $50.00. Even with some minor alterations, it was well worth the price!

What is your go-to handbag right now? In reality, I swap between a Cole Haan large brown tote and a Marc Jacobs pink square tote. In dream land - a Louis Vuitton Petite Noé NM in indigo.

What are you reading right now? I've found myself reading magazines for work and pleasure: Washingtonian, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Vanity Fair.

What is a guilty pleasure of yours? Reading Jezebel every day before starting work. Watching almost every Bravo show.

What post or blog milestone are you most proud of? The CoffeeStraws revamp post.

What blogs have you visited recently? Headbands and Bagels (of course), Prince of Petworth, Extra Petite, SmittenKitchen.

Also a shout out to Sarah. Today her post was in honor of searching to find me the perfect riding boot for under $300. Check it out here!

Come back soon to see what other Bloggers and Stylish friends we were able to rope into being interviewed!