This post is adapted from Metanoya Webb’s blog, Globetrotting Stiletto. Last month, she got us ready for the Caribbean and now she shares her travel blogger fashion tips on how to look like a fabulous boss lady when conducting travel blog business. One of the misconceptions of travel bloggers is that we’re all middle aged, fanny pack carrying bunch. Metanoya proves otherwise.
Globetrotting Stiletto on Travel Blogger Fashion
Before I dish on the happenings at the third annual NY TRAV FEST, I must recognize my Globetrotting Stilettos who came out to support GTS at our very first public event. Whether we’re invested social media homies or have a personal relationship, we appreciate you. Yes, YOU! Globetrotting Stiletto, the brand, is less about me and more about the community of stylish jet-setters we serve—fresh folk who are committed to travel. The ones who go because they have to. They need to see, feel, taste, touch, immerse themselves in culture, scour the globe for inspiration, treasures that exist outside the confines of their everyday lives. They’re not afraid to splurge but prefer to save. When they do splurge, it’s on experiences, seldom ‘things,’ experiences matter more. Now that that’s off my heart, here’s what went down..
My girlfriend observed that I tend to gravitate towards the color orange for travel events. Acute observation. In no way was this intentional. The rich hue looks great on my complexion, I have a closet full of bright orange attire. I wore a perforated sunkist Vince dress to the NYT TRAVEL SHOW and rocked ZARA’S sleeveless linen waistcoat to the 2015 Travel Fest. I paired the tangerine shell with a white tank, ARMANI boyfriend jeans, a STATEMENT NECKLACE and nude SO KATE pumps. I am my brand. There was no way I was showing up to speak before travel industry professionals on a branding panel without stilettos. No way. I survived in my 5-inch Christian Louboutins far longer that I thought I would, strutting throughout the exhibition space networking with other attendees, standing before the GTS x Sydne’s Sweets table handing out cupcakes during our tasting, my dogs supported my stiletto commitment. The Kate Spade Taxi flats that I live in were on deck but I didn’t change into those until the panel and tasting wrapped. I am my brand. You are your brand. Always remember that. Appropriate travel business attire is imperative when participating in these types of events, come correct when representing yourself, people tend to take you more seriously.
“Come correct when representing yourself, people tend to take you more seriously.” I could not say it better! My look is more button downs paired with patterns for meetings and I live in DVF wrap dresses for events. One of things I’ve learned is that your brand has to meet your niche, especially when you’re meeting with potential clients. What are your travel blogger fashion tips? What is the look of your brand?
