Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

5 Questions to Ask Before Attending an Influencer Event

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If I had a dime for every time a new influencer moved to D.C. and DM’d/emailed me about getting on local PR companies’ radar for events, well, I’d be able to retire.

Going to events is a great way to grow your brand and get your name out there. You can meet other influencers, attract new readers, and network with brands. However, after blogging for nearly eight years, I’ve also learned that not every event is worth your time.

For my fellow influencers: the next time you’re invited to an influencer event, ask yourself these five questions to determine if you should go or not!
 
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3 Tips to Find the Perfect Black Tie Event Outfit

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A few weeks ago, my friend Annaliese invited me to a black-tie gala here in town and I was beyond stoked. I’m the type of person that would wear a ball gown to the grocery store if it were socially acceptable — I love any excuse to get all dolled up! 

I only had a week and a half to figure out what I was wearing and honestly? If this were 5 years ago, I’d be sweating. However, over the years, I’ve had to find several dresses and gowns for black tie affairs on pretty short notice, and I think I’ve got the hang of it! 

If you’re headed to a black-tie event this spring, here are a few tips and tricks on how to find the perfect black tie event outfit.
 
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Twenty Nine Years Old

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Twenty Nine Years Old:

Yesterday, I celebrated turning twenty nine years old in beautiful Mendoza, Argentina (AKA Argentina Wine Country!)

In the past, I’ve done a big birthday photoshoot in advance and had my photos ready at the crack of dawn on March 3rd to share on the blog, but this year I was just too busy to do a proper birthday photoshoot. I also happened to be doing something pretty cool on the day of my birthday, so I figured I’d share a quick snap from the actual day!

I always end up with the worst weather on my birthday (being an early March baby is the worst!), so this year I wanted to escape the cold and travel somewhere sunny and warm. Tom and I went back and forth between Cancun and Argentina, but ultimately we found a flight to Mendoza that was too good to pass up.

I’ll be in Argentina for the next week, and I cannot wait to share more content with you all — until then, you can keep up on Instagram Stories to see what we’re up to!
 
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Birthday Blues

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Birthdays: they’re supposed to be a joyous time of the year and a time to celebrate with family and friends.

But what if I told you that year after year, I am the most depressed around the time of my birthday? It’s an odd phenomenon, but apparently, it’s something that many other people struggle with as well.
 
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