You didn’t listen. Just know that you have been warned. As I get ready to attend my first ever huge blogging conference (BlogHer) coming up in NYC, I can’t help but get butterflies in my stomach.
- Is it the bright lights of NYC?
- Is it the presence of high profile bloggers and celebrities?
- Is it feeling alone in a sea of thousands?
I have a goal for BlogHer, and it involves a makeover. Our struggles the past three years are what led me to blog. This year is the happy beginning to a new chapter in our lives. Getting out of debt involves physical and emotional sacrifice. I love shopping but I gave it up for three years to help get my family out of the hole we had dug.
Not only did we finally get out of debt {woot!}, but my blog received some wonderful recognition.
Doing something for myself would be a celebration and fabulous way to end this phenomenal year.
I don’t know what the latest styles are, or where to even look. I’m not confident what my size is, though being petite, I’m thinking that Large shirt I bought was a bad decision.
Let’s re-cap this year with a look back at TheFrugalette in press shall we?…Do you notice a trend?
Half hidden by my money saving tip on Anderson.
Watch that baby, she’s trouble I tell ya!
Foiled again by baby!
Winning a Whole Foods Best Burger Contest…wasn’t that tricky of me..hiding behind my recipe!
So, yeah for success..and boo for hiding! There won’t be any baby or props to save me at BlogHer. I can’t hide behind any object..it’s all me. So, wish me luck! I’m hoping to get primped and prepped for my big debut in front of real LIVE people. 
Disclosure: In writing this post, I’m entering the Microsoft Windows Style Makeover sweepstakes for a chance to win a head to toe makeover!
Do you see me? I’m in there somewhere! bit.ly/POkyrH via @thefrugalette #WindowStyle
— Isra(@thefrugalette) July 12, 2012
Hi! I'm Isra, aka The Frugalette. I took my family from fancy to frugal in 3 years, with 3 kids and 1 income, oh and found the meaning of life too! To read more about my fancy life gone frugal, 
Have fun! I know you will have an amazing time!
Thanks Ellen, it's a ball of excitement!
Thanks for entering!
Thanks for stopping by Kristina!
I'll be there too! Can't wait to meet you!
Can't wait Stacie!
I totally understand your nervousness, but I'm looking over the pictures you posted, you are beautiful Isra, it doesn't matter what you put on!! I do hope we get to finally meet
Aww Alex, thank you so much! So kind and encouraging and yes we still have to meet, we are neighbors for goodness sake!
I will be looking forward to meeting you Isra! It will be my first time and I am so excited. You are so so beautiful
Yeah, can't wait to meet you Olfa! Thank you so much, it means a lot.
I am always a big bundle of nerves about what to wear too- but you will look beautiful no matter what you wear
Just smile and no one will be looking at your clothes anyway! Have fun at Blogher!!
Great advice, thanks!
So jealous! I'm on a waiting list for the one in Dallas, Tx in September. Have a great time!
Packing is my worst enemy! I loathing picking out the perfect thing to wear especially for blogger things. Good luck!
AT least you have pics of yourself to post! Me? I can't find any, b/c no one takes any pictures of me!
See you at BlogHer, no matter how we look!
True, very true Julia! Can't wait to see you!
Remember, If you feel good inside, you will shine, and dazzle the crowd.
Thank you so much.
What to wear at BlogHer is one thing…what to wear at BlogHer when it's in NYC is another! I went to BlogHer last year because it was near our avocado farm in San Diego. I hadn't even started my blog yet! This year I'll be coming to BlogHer from visiting my mother in Vermont. So I'm bringing 2 new cute scarves to put on over my otherwise plain attire. And a new pair of earrings. Hope that's enough….it's all I can do under the circumstances. We could take turns standing in front of each other?
You're so sweet! And an avocado farm..Im so jealous..that's my favorite fruit! I'm actually in Escondido this weekend hmmm….