{Recap} Vanity Fair Social Club Oscars 2016 | #VFSC Wednesday 09 March, 2016
So I want to recap a bit of the mini-week of events that Vanity Fair’s special #VFSC (Vanity Fair Social Club) had in store. This was my first year being an influencer and this was my very first Los Angeles event experiences – read more about my initial excitement here (yay)! The #VFSC events were based around the 2016 Oscars to pre-party before the big award show that was in town. No I didn’t get a chance to go to the actually Oscars, but pre-partying was just as great and would like to share a few highlight points.
I came in this room to see this little compliment 🙂
Riding in the back of a Chryster vehicle, which was one of the major sponsors of the #VFSC event. I didnt get a chance to really ride with them, as they provided free backseat rides during the events to anywhere around the area within a 10 mile radius. I was not from LA so I would of had no clue where to go…next time!
Coming to this event I had to be one of the only out-of-towners here. I was here all the way from Atlanta, and this beauty Lauren of TheLeauxProject.com spotted me and guess what? We went to the same high school! What a connection! I haven’t seen her in years and although we were in separate grades growing up, it was so nice seeing someone from my same hometown in Stone Mountain,GA. So at least I knew someone that had an upbringing in Georgia with me all the way in LA and a new blogger friend I can keep in touch with in Los Angeles. Hey Lauren!
Now this little area was one of my favorite set ups during the entire #VFSC experience. Victor & Rolf were sponsors of the event but they had a beautiful enchanted flower display photobooth that I couldn’t wait to snap photos in. So girly and pretty and I couldn’t help but have a ball in such a elegant set up! Of course I have my own bottle now and it does smell fragrantly rosey! #FlowerBomb
The male version of #FlowerBomb was #SpiceBomb by Victor & Roth. They had a cute Macaroon display with hot models to promote the Spice Bomb cologne. This was fun too I love great branding and ideas for products!
Stella Artois was the drink sponsor of the events everyday! Endless supply of Stella Artois cider and more was available. I love the bartender display and yes all of the bartender males were hot! Are all servers in LA hot modelesque men?? I am just asking??
This is totally an LA thing because I never had a SAO Acai bowl until this event. Its basically a smoothie in a bowl which are becoming popular. This was our midday snack and I loved it. It was mixed with Acai berries, bananas, strawberries, agave, coconut shavings and granola. Delicious, sweet, gluten-free & guilt free. Got get a hold of more of these!
The center point of all of the #VFSC events were the panel discussion. It was a mixtures of panels that were influencers in the digital words and professionals who worked on the 2016 Oscar nominated movies this year. Below are some of my favorite sessions with the panels.
Tyler Oakley, a top Youtuber with over 8 million subscribers talked about his digital influnce and his platform. Wow 8million is a mega platform, and Tyler shared with the room full of growing influncers that he started Youtube not trying to be famous or get this big of an audience. He started to do it just for fun, and was chasing big agencies for employment such as Google for a job until he got rejected. His rejection lead him into thinking maybe he could divulge more into YouTube and thats when his channel grew.
He also gave us influencers a special little nugget of wisdom for his success was collaborating with other Youtubers. He collaborated with two guys in which Tyler at one point only had 100,000k subscribers and so did the other two YT guys. When they did their collaboration video, they both the next day gain 50,000k subscribers each which surprised them as it took them both years to even get to the 100k. Collaborating with other YTubers is what Tyler said he thrived on to grow his platform and everyone involved gain. Collaboration videos gives one channel a double outreach to new people and an easy way to grow a platform. I have to keep that in mind when I continue my own Youtube channel.
There was a great panel discussion on the Amy documentary which was nominated of an Oscar this year with Asif Kapadia. Asif Kapadia is the producer and director of the Amy Winehouse documentary. It was one of the #1 documentaries in the UK last year and he was honored that this film of the late Amy Winehouse was nominated for the story of her life. One thing he said to us that stood out that he noticed the perception of Amy when she was alive was massively altered. So many media outlets were showing her at her worst, papparrazi fishing for the worst images to capture of her to destroy her. He decided with the 5000 hours of footage he wanted to focus on the live acoustic footage of her performing. Capturing her real emotions outside of media judgement and propaganda of her. I definitely want watch Amy’s documentary #RIPAmyWinehouse
The lady influencers in the roof got some special eye candy, Sean O’Pry, as we got a glimpse of the lead in Taylor Swift’s infamous music video of Blank Space. All I see is a perfect chiseled jawline!
Celebrity makeup artist Lesley Vanderwalt spoke with us about her artistry for the Oscar Nominated film Mad Max: Fury Road. Cool fact, she was also the original makeup artist for the 1981 Mad Max 2 film. Another cool fact and film that was nominated for an Oscar she worked on was the makeup for the iconic The Great Gasby movie. So basically Lesley is a legend in the makeup movie industry! She gets it!
Another celebrity makeup artist feature on a panel for #VFSC was Sir John. He is a makeup artist to a lot of popstars and divas such as Beyonce, Naomi Campbell, Selita Ebanks and more. He actually did the make-up for Viola Davis on the cover of Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue.
My favorite panel which was the most informative to me and probably many influencers in the room was the ROLF Comedy Goes Viral session. It features todays youngest and fastest growing comedic online stars such as Lele Pons, Kingsley, Bart Baker and Gabrielle Hannah. They are a mixture of Youtube + Vine stars that grew their fame quicky with their wits and jokes.
What I learned from them is that the biggest mistake to getting digital famous is to start out doing it for the money. Always do anything on a growing platform is to do it because you genuinely love it. They always spoke on how even though they all have millions of followers, some company’s and brands still do not respect digital influencers as creators. It’s still a new and growing industry but traditional medis is starting to quickly grasp and understand that the new generation gravitate more to digital influencers. Digital influencers are getting the same attention and recognition as traditional media stars and celebrities. We are the new wave of media.
It’s true even as a blogger, blogging is a new form of media. For myself with a growing platform I enjoyed all of their knowledge because I am going through similar things and careers moves as them. One more nugget they shared that stood out to me was that no millionare makes money from one source. So don’t just rely on one platform to generate revenue – cultivate other social networksand opportunties to keep the momentum flowing.
Finally a glimpse of the luxury beauty products we all got to take home. Amazing sponsors from Yves Saint Laurent, Lancome, L’Oreal Paris, and Victor & Roth. Look this is high quality swag and excited to add these to my beauty collection! We all were appreciative of the great swag!
I learned a lot at this interactive mixer of event hosted by Vanity Fair Social Club. Thanks to Vanity Fair for creating the #VFSC to bring digital bloggers and influencers together. Recognizing our power and online precense and not matter how large or small a platform may be, we are apart of the new media the industry needs. Creating this social club from such a prestige magazine showcases they understand the importance of digital influencers and a way to bring blogs and brands together. More brands should create similar social clubs like this and give digital influencers of power more opportunities to network, share and spark conversations within each other and create something great in the digital space.
Honored again to be apart of the Los Angeles experiences and hope #VFSC does it even bigger and better and invite me again to their next big event!
What do you think of the #VFSC experience?
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Kiwi is the free spirited blogger and content creator of KiwiTheBeauty.com. As a digital influencer, she produces creative inspiration around beauty, lifestyle, media and travel leisure. Her life mantra is to make manifesting fun! When she’s not blogging, she is eating trendy hipster food, carrying crystals, making it rain at her local farmer's market and binge brunching.
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Oh, what fun! Love all the pics and those macarons look amazing! How great that you met a fellow blogger that you went to school with. It’s a small world.
This looks like an amazing event. Love all the glitz and glam. You look like a model and the swag bag is the bomb! I need to try Spice Bomb. I love their scents.
Vanity Fair is such an iconic and classic brand.There influence on the industry is remarkable. I would have loved to have had the same experience. I’m sure you made excellent memories as well as connections.
I love your little animated gif for the Flower Bomb fragrance! What a great experience this must have been. (I need to look for a sample of that – I’m on the hunt for something to try.)
I’m a big movie geek, so I would absolutely adore the opportunity to learn a little bit more about the nominated films. You rocked the whole event, especially the floral photo spot. Can’t wait to see where you’re off to next!
That guy does have a nice jawline in Taylor Swift’s video. Looks like a great time. I can’t believe you traveled all the way from Atlanta, but what a fun time you had and to be able to blog about it as well.
Great recap as always, I was soaking up the tips you noted from the panel discussion. I love the variety of panelist; you got a little bit of everything.
I’ve only been to L.A. once but Cali twice and yes everyone is a chiseled work out art from God. lol
This looks like a wonderful event. I love both Flowerbomb and Spicebomb (my favorite winter fragrance), so this was definitely my kind of event… and the food and drinks! MAN
I am happy to see that you became part of that great event! I know not all people are given the opportunity like you did. I still have to get my first Vanity Fair magazine issue. Thanks for sharing!
That FlowerBomb set-up is so pretty, and I would definitely have to take a few snapshots there. I love the macaron display for Spicebomb – that is very eye-catching too. And now I suddenly have a craving for fresh strawberries. This event looks like it was so much fun!
Wow! Looks you had a blast. I enjoy browsing Vanity Fair magazine – it is filled with the latest news and products that interest me 🙂 Your pictures here are awesome and it’s like being there.
What an another amazing event! I had no idea that ATL was such a hot spot 🙂
Oh, what fun! Love all the pics and those macarons look amazing! How great that you met a fellow blogger that you went to school with. It’s a small world.
Looks like such a fun night, and you looked great! Vanity Fair is definitely my favorite magazine and pretty much the only one I read regularly.
That looks like it was so much fun. You always go to the best events! I would love to go to something so fancy one day.
This looks like an amazing event. Love all the glitz and glam. You look like a model and the swag bag is the bomb! I need to try Spice Bomb. I love their scents.
Vanity Fair is such an iconic and classic brand.There influence on the industry is remarkable. I would have loved to have had the same experience. I’m sure you made excellent memories as well as connections.
I’m always so impressed with the events that you go to. You’re one of the few bloggers I see who is going to something so chic.
How incredibly fun and exciting! And by the way, you look like you should be on that magazine cover!
I don’t often read the magazine, but Vanity Fair Confidential has some of my favorite true crime!
This looks like a fun event to attend. I would have enjoyed the ROLF Comedy Goes Viral session.
I love your little animated gif for the Flower Bomb fragrance! What a great experience this must have been. (I need to look for a sample of that – I’m on the hunt for something to try.)
Wow, looks like you had an awesome time as usual. How cool that you met another blogger from your area! That’s a neat coincidence.
I am so jealous! That looks like an incredible event. I would have loved to hear Tyler Oakley speak.
Looks like a super fabulous event. I would have had a blast. I love your Flowerbomb photos. Too cute.
Looks like a real fun time. I noticed that Stella Artois sitting around. That is my most favorite brew ever.
I would love to get my hands on a couple of those Stella Artois glasses! Looks like you had a fun time 🙂
What an awesome experience this must have been! I’m a HUGE film buff so I couldn’t have loved to get to attend the Oscars to pre-party <3
Wow, they had some awesome speakers. It’s amazing how many subscribers Tyler has. Collaboration sounds very effective.
I’m a big movie geek, so I would absolutely adore the opportunity to learn a little bit more about the nominated films. You rocked the whole event, especially the floral photo spot. Can’t wait to see where you’re off to next!
Wow it looks like it was an amazing time! I love how glamorous everything is and how fabulous you look!
I think this Vanity Fair Social Club looks absolutely fabulous. It looks like you had an incredible time. I would attend this in a heart beat!
This looks like a fantastic event! And you look gorgeous in every picture!
Ooh wee, you got some awesome swag girlfriend. I agree, you really need multiple streams of income as a blogger or business owner.
What a neat event and how neat that you met someone at the event from your high school! It definitely is a small world!
You always have such a fun time at the events you attend, I enjoy seeing all of the photos upon your return and write up!
This looks like a really fun event! It’s neat how we can be miles away from home and still find someone that we have a connection with.
That guy does have a nice jawline in Taylor Swift’s video. Looks like a great time. I can’t believe you traveled all the way from Atlanta, but what a fun time you had and to be able to blog about it as well.
Looks like you had a ball! PS: Love, love, love your dress! Gorgeous on you.
This looked like such a fun event – and you looked stunning girl!!
This event looks like it was a fantastic time. I have been hearing a lot about smoothies in a bowl.
Great recap as always, I was soaking up the tips you noted from the panel discussion. I love the variety of panelist; you got a little bit of everything.
I’ve only been to L.A. once but Cali twice and yes everyone is a chiseled work out art from God. lol
Great recap. I would’ve LOVED to be there. Sounds like a fun party.
all the photos and details made me feel like I was part of the event. Good recap!
Thanks for the shoutout love! It was great seeing you! I had such a good time! We’re definitely staying in touch!
That’s crazy that you saw someone who went to your High School, and this even looks amazing! I bet you had the best time!
Well your first experience there was fabulous! I love the pictures too! I always say that but it’s always true. 🙂
This looks like a wonderful event. I love both Flowerbomb and Spicebomb (my favorite winter fragrance), so this was definitely my kind of event… and the food and drinks! MAN
Oh look at the fun, not to mention how exciting it must have been to attend.
Wow! Looks like you had an amazing time! I hope to see LA one day.
The events look amazing!! And that’s dope to run into an acquaintance while you were on the opposite coast.
What an awesome event! I would have loved to listen to Tyler Oakley. And, the food and drink looks amazing! I love Stella Artois cider.
I am happy to see that you became part of that great event! I know not all people are given the opportunity like you did. I still have to get my first Vanity Fair magazine issue. Thanks for sharing!
Wow this is so dope!! Loving all the pics and recap
Looks an absolutely amazing time! What an experience to have! Kudos, Shuga!
That must have been truly an exciting moment for you! Congratulations — there’s surely more to come. (You also looked dashing!)
What an awesome event! Learned a lot and had fun. I have loved Flowerbomb since it came out (before the song) LOL.
Great Recap! You looked amazing!!
That FlowerBomb set-up is so pretty, and I would definitely have to take a few snapshots there. I love the macaron display for Spicebomb – that is very eye-catching too. And now I suddenly have a craving for fresh strawberries. This event looks like it was so much fun!
Wow! Looks you had a blast. I enjoy browsing Vanity Fair magazine – it is filled with the latest news and products that interest me 🙂 Your pictures here are awesome and it’s like being there.
What an amazing experience! The panel discussions seemed to be very informative. Congrats!