This weekend, Dottie and I dedicated an afternoon to ‘Doing the Karen Cheng – Singapore’. If you’ve been reading Fashion Nation and seeing lots of write ups on this event, but have no idea what it’s about, let’s have a short recap.
Karen had initially started a Facebook group called Doing the Karen Cheng, where she invited her readers to take outfit photos of themselves in mirrors, the way she often does for her blog posts.
Soon after, she found out she was coming to Singapore for a short trip, and decided to dedicate her birthday to raising money for charity. She tied up with the Red Cross and invited everyone to donate $10 while dressing up and taking photos. In two weeks, she was offered help from her readers in various ways, such as event organization and sponsorship.
Other than doing our bit for charity, it was a laidback afternoon chatting up various fashion personalities. The turnout is great, and we were sitting around and speaking to familiar faces like Sharon from Soon Lee, and newly made acquaintances like Michelle from Style Damsel.
Us doing the Karen Cheng with Karen (:
With Karen’s husband, Andrew
I’m very impressed with how the event was so well-organised in a matter of days – and also very happy to have met bloggers whose blogs I’ve enjoyed for a long time. Through their blogs you get insight into their personalities, and when you meet them in person you feel familiar around them even though you’ve only just met!
I saw first hand how readers who’ve never met Karen turn up at the event, which is amazing to me as well. It just shows the power of blogging, where you write about your thoughts and it gets read by people. Unrestricted by geography and language (now that we have Google Translate!), we can communicate our thoughts and be free to share our opinions. When used positively, look at what you get – kindness in helping others, new friends to be made, and an overall enjoyable time!
This makes me hopeful for more fashion blogger meet ups, especially those who I’ve been reading for some time now and have no chance to meet. I know opportunities will come up when you least expect it, so I’m waiting patiently!
We’d also met several people who said they really enjoyed reading Fashion Nation, which always makes our day! Hello Nadya and Rachel, whom we had a great time chatting with.
A contented Stephie
12 Comments
July 6, 2008, 2:16 pm, at 2:16 pm
yea i’ve been reading her updates on the event since she posted the idea, and omgosh all these sponsors just rolled in one after another! it sure sounded like it was a great event. i had to miss it cos of school! ):
July 6, 2008, 2:27 pm, at 2:27 pm
Hi Wottoncool,
I would have love to meet you
And thanks a lot for the offer to help me ‘tattoo’ my leggings!
July 6, 2008, 2:55 pm, at 2:55 pm
It would be great for a “SG Fashion Blogger Gathering”!!!!
It would be nice to see you girls face-to-face!
July 6, 2008, 4:25 pm, at 4:25 pm
Gosh… can I join this lovely blogging meet-up…granted, I’m in London but hey, I’ll take a cushty Singapore Airlines (love that airling…) flight out there…
July 6, 2008, 4:31 pm, at 4:31 pm
looking forward to meeting you as well, Susie! let me know if you’re visiting Hong Kong or Singapore!
July 6, 2008, 8:49 pm, at 8:49 pm
Hi Stephie…it was utterly fabulous to bump into you and Dottie in real life, especially when I’ve been reading your blog since…*thinks* Well, I had short hair when I started, and now its past shoulder length…so let the length of my hair be the judge of Time.
I’m sorry that I didn’t get to chat with you girls longer (and I kind of ambushed you when you were leaving), but I did want to express my thanks for having such a wonderful blog that keeps me updated on the fashion happenings in sg when I am homesick in Melbourne.
Kudos!
-Nadya aka Girl who wears Purple tights
July 6, 2008, 9:37 pm, at 9:37 pm
The event looks fun! Wish I could join, unfortunately I was stuck in my books.
Meetups are funnn! Who’s organizing?
xoxo,
x-wen
July 6, 2008, 10:13 pm, at 10:13 pm
Hi Nadya! Sorry I got the spelling of your name wrong, and thanks for the lovely comments (: Glad that we’ve kept you in touch with a bit of Singapore when you were abroad!
July 6, 2008, 10:30 pm, at 10:30 pm
Hi Guys
About the bloggers meet-up, I think its a fab idea too! We’re throwing ideas off each other, but there are no promises. Anyone else who has a great idea can drop them here
Susie: You have no idea how much we want to meet you *laugh* Anyway, I totally agree about the Singapore Airlines! Its the pride and joy of our little red dot
Nadya: Sorry we couldn’t chat more (as we were on our way out)! Hopefully we’ll meet again soon?
And I did notice your purple tights!
July 6, 2008, 11:37 pm, at 11:37 pm
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July 8, 2008, 2:39 am, at 2:39 am
Hi Stephie and Dottie,
It was great meeting the both of you too:) I had great fun, though we didn’t have much time to engage in more topics, but I’m sure there’ll be a good chance soon!
Anyway drop us an email, so I can add you on facebook or something?
Lotsa Love
http://www.styledamsel.com
August 25, 2008, 9:28 am, at 9:28 am
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