Last Saturday a HUGE group of PSMMs made their way to New York City for the April Getting Gorgeous with Degree event, put on by the ever fabulous Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney.
Whitney with Vera and Audrey
Photo Credit: Audrey
Big thanks to @GMNortheast and Bryner Chevrolet for providing us with a leisurely breakfast and then showing us to our cars for our drive into the city. I drove an Equinox, which was perfect for this trip. It was big enough for four adults to ride comfortably and small enough to easily maneuver through the crowded streets of Manhattan. This would be a great vehicle for a family of three or four.
Other PSMMs made their way to the Big Apple on the train.
Mindi, Kelly, Whitney and Zareen
Photo credit: Julie
We all converged on the Metropolitan Pavilion at noon, where the loooong line of bloggin’ mamas was waiting to be checked in.
PSMMs at Getting Gorgeous
Photo credit: Tina
Getting Gorgeous with Degree was a smash hit. The place was rocking with an impressive collection of brand sponsors, all there representing their brands and eager to network with the 300 bloggers who attended from all up and down the East Coast.
Sarah, Chrissy, Val, Hillary, Rebecca, Jo-Lynne and Cecily
Photo credit: Sherry
We were greeted with mimosas, and then we began to make our way around the room, visiting sponsors and catching up with old friends. Melissa and I enjoyed chatting with Liz Lange and Jane Wagman of Shopafrolic. Yes, that is THE Liz Lange!
Melissa and Jo-Lynne with Liz Lange and Jane Wagman of Shopafrolic
Besides opportunities for networking and visiting with old friends, there were stations where we could get our hair and makeup done.
Caitlin got her super curly hair straightened by Hair Room Service
Chrissy got an eye makeover
Photo credits:Â Sherry
And then it was time to take a break.
Tara, Rebecca, Joey, Sheila
Photo credit: Tina
Afterwards, groups of us went out to walk around town and find an early dinner before returning to Philly.
PSMMs Night Out after Getting Gorgeous
Photo credit:Â Tina
Molly, Chrissy, Sherry, Trina
Photo credit:Â Sherry
Jo-Lynne, Sarah, Mel, and Denise
Photo credit: Sarah
Big thanks to Audrey and Vera, Degree, all the Getting Gorgeous sponsors, as well as @GMnortheast and Bryner Chevrolet for making this day possible!
Disclosure: At Getting Gorgeous, each attendee received a gift bag with samples from the sponsors. Chevy provided a group of PSMMs with cars to drive to the event as well as a send-off breakfast and gift cards to cover the cost of parking and tolls. All editorial content and opinions shared belong to Jo-Lynne Shane.
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We look gorgeous!!!! Thanks for an amazing day with GREAT friends 🙂