Category: Events

How To Get Invited To Influencer Events

Hi Friends,

If you are wondering how do I get invited to influencer events, soft opening, fashion shows, wine festivals, or store openings, here are the easy steps how.

  1. Make your bio double work for you – include your email address + make your profile a business profile on instagram, where brands or PR can email you with a touch of a button.
  2. Always tag places you go to – on your insta stories, on your posts, tag, tag, tag + also mention them! You have a higher chance being invited back. You have no idea how many times I get to go to free festivals just because I engaged with a city or a brand out of nowhere. Also, PR and social media managers actually go through these tagged photos and check out the latest people that were in there – and that’s how they find you.
  3. Dont be shy! – continuously put yourself out there and do what you’re mean to do. Share what you’re most passionate about and talk about it. Brands that are aligned with your goals will see this and will be attracted.
  4. Create high quality content – once you get invited to your first free event, create high quality content and email back the PR or brand that invited you. You have a higher chance on getting another event in the near future vs. just showing up.
  5. Manifest + find your circle – talk about your goals constantly, write them down and tell your circle of friends or find your people that has similar goals than you. Make new friends if your current friends now don’t have the same goals as you. As you make more friends, your network get bigger which leads to more opportunities and events.

Hope this helps! Would you like to hear more about influencer tips in my blog? Please let me know in the comments below.

XO,

Joy

madewithjoyLeave a comment

Ostrichland USA

Hi friends,

Have you ever been to an ostrich petting farm? I took my family to Ostrichland USA this weekend and made some new tall friends! To our surprise it was only 5 mins away from Solvang! It’s located at 610 E Hwy 246, Solvang, CA 93463. My family and I had so much fun! (even my grandparents actually) If you’re looking for a family friendly atmosphere, or even a cute date idea, Ostrichland USA is the way to go! Admission is free; however it costs $5 for each bowl of food when it comes to feeding them (totally worth it!)

TIP:  Hold on to your handle very carefully and try not to get too close so the ostriches dont bite you (because they try) but also, don’t stand too close so they dont end up hurting their necks!

Here are a few of the pics that we took. They even had cute angel wings walls!

Let me know what you think about this blog post. Is this something you’d like to add on your places to visit list?

XO,

Joy

madewithjoyLeave a comment

3 Reasons Why You Should Go To The Fair

AfterlightImage 131

When I think of fairs, it reminds me of my childhood – when my grandpa would take me and my cousins to the fair every summer in the Philippines. If you still haven’t gone to the fair – you definitely should & here’s three reasons why~

AfterlightImage 137

AfterlightImage 133

AfterlightImage 135

  1. There’s animals & there’s a section that you can actually play with them!

AfterlightImage 140

AfterlightImage 132

AfterlightImage 130

2. Almost every corner is instaworthy – especially the rides! Go ride them ~

AfterlightImage 134

AfterlightImage 138

3. It’s pretty romantic. Go on a stroll with your significant other & enjoy the night. Also, there’s curly fries & never ending junk food!

AfterlightImage 139

And I’m not sure if they still have this on Groupon but they have a deal for 2 tickets + a parking space for $29 only. It’s such a steal.

Dress: www.urbanoutfitters.com

Jacket: Rosebowl Flea Market

Photos Taken By: Eduardo Salazar

 

madewithjoy6 Comments

17th Annual Claremont Village Wine Walk x Charriol

AfterlightImage 119

It’s always wine o’ clock somewhere! Last weekend, I was invited to go to the 17th Annual Claremont Wine Walk and boy, was it so much fun! We started our walk with I Like Pie Bakeshop & not only did I fell in love with their Orange Moscato but oh my gosh, their Strawberry Rhubarb pie is to die for!!! Definitely coming back there whenever my sweet tooth starts kicking in.

AfterlightImage 119

AfterlightImage 130

AfterlightImage 121 copy

We then kept going with our wine walk and had to stop by at this cute little alley and took a quick #ootd picture as I also made this two piece printed rose outfit just for this event!

AfterlightImage 138

As we kept going with our walk, we found more shops handing out yummy wine, food and saw some really cool artwork too!

AfterlightImage 136

AfterlightImage 120

AfterlightImage 139

Eddie and I also found this unique gift shop, Rio De Ojas! They have so many cute little things and decorations you can easily give to anybody, especially for halloween just around the corner!

AfterlightImage 129

AfterlightImage 128

We then hopped off to Noren’s Nursery, which is one of my favorite nurseries in Claremont! I want this to be my backyard someday with their little succulents! Just come check them out. They have some serious interior goals!!

AfterlightImage 133.JPG

IMG_2453

AfterlightImage 130

Another shop I fell in love with is Speckled Hens. This store has a hand-selected, ever-changing merchandise, seasonal treasures and holiday displays, creating a unique shopping experience every time you visit.

AfterlightImage 132

AfterlightImage 124

AfterlightImage 126.JPG

And right next door is Linda Lloyd Antiques selling antiques & interiors! When I get my own house someday, definitely coming back to shop here for decors.

AfterlightImage 119

AfterlightImage 123

AfterlightImage 128

Another shop that’s worth the stop in Claremont is Amelie. It’s a cute little store that carries high end brands like Free People, 7 For All Mankind, and Lolli Swim.

AfterlightImage 132 copy

AfterlightImage 135

And for our last stop, we had to end our night with ice cream from Bert and Rocky’s. I don’t even remember what we got (hence from drinking wine all night) but it tasted like premium strawberry ice cream mixed with fine wine and everything is made in their little shop!

AfterlightImage 140

Once again, thank you Claremont Village for sharing this wine-derful experience with me! Such an awesome way to end my summer!

AfterlightImage 131

Also, super in love with this dangling Marguerite Charriol necklace! It’s light, elegant, gorgeous & easily goes with any outfit/season inspired by the Daisy flower! I normally don’t like wearing jewelry as I easily get irritated and I dont like it when they’re super heavy and it hurts my neck but this one was just perfect.

AfterlightImage 126

We seriously didn’t want this night to end. Will I see you in the next wine walk? Dont forget to look out for the tickets next year as they sell out fast! Hope you babes had an amazing summer! Now who’s ready for fall?

Outfit: Made by yours truly <3

Necklace: Charriol

Photos: Eduardo Salazar

Xo,

Joy

madewithjoy2 Comments

Lavender Festival

35403056_10156328615123798_4953604344772558848_n

35542980_10156328615143798_8340991020439175168_n

35496492_10156328615178798_3224683698062360576_n

Hi friends,

On June 16, 2018, Eddie and I went to the Lavender Festival <3 It’s probably one of my favorite festivals yet as it’s celebrated at the beautiful 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn where the organic herbs are grown.

35415402_10156328615378798_7943223739695497216_n

35431394_10156328615448798_8384985766316474368_n

35559107_10156328615263798_6546786862239842304_n

IMG_0409

They also serve lavender everything – from drinks to ice cream with live music!

35542980_10156328615143798_8340991020439175168_n

35496492_10156328615178798_3224683698062360576_n

You can also make your own lavender crown! But we came a bit later so we were too late!

IMG_4085

IMG_4094

IMG_4080

35418247_10156328615228798_334908978372804608_n

35429377_10156328615438798_5081675253017477120_n

They also have mini cute shops that sell oils, soaps, candles, spices, teas, books, honey and even bread!

35474743_10156328615493798_2193770046692524032_n

IMG_4077

IMG_4079

35463502_10156328615578798_3656782340325113856_n

Then there’s two huge fields with lavender where you are free to take pics and there were also horse drawn carriages where they give out guided tours.

IMG_0407

IMG_0404

IMG_0408

And of course, I had to make an outfit for this gorgeous event! I made floral flowy dress that ties at the front. All portraits are taken by my photographer boyfriend, Eddie <3

35413900_10156328615028798_2383284434951471104_n

If you missed this year’s event, I hope you make it next year. It’s so worth it and have I mentioned relaxing?

XO,

Joy

 

madewithjoyLeave a comment

Amplify Pt. 1

Hi Friends,

This weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Amplify OC hosted by Jazzy, sponsored by Kroger. In here I met amazing, beautiful women influencers coming from different backgrounds where we had to chance to connect, grow, devour healthy and simple meals and create together.

On Friday morning, we ate some delicious protein pancakes.

AfterlightImage 15

AfterlightImage 14

Then proceeded to our first goal setting activity where we got to think about what our “perfect day” consist of and share it with everyone. This exercise made me think about how I can handle my time so much better and how it is possible if I just push myself enough. It also taught me that I need to include self care in my day, as I’m always running around, I seem to always forget to take care of myself and well being.

AfterlightImage 7

AfterlightImage 10

For lunch, we had  Triscuit with fruits, cheese and salad. I was so happy when I found out that Triscuit is one of our sponsors as it’s actually one of my favorite personal snacks! I love that it’s light and crispy and healthy. My favorite is the fire roasted tomato & olive.

AfterlightImage 5

AfterlightImage 4

AfterlightImage 3

AfterlightImage 6

After lunch, we made vision boards underneath the olive trees. For my vision board, I included a of lot tropical islands as I dream to travel and go to as many adventures around the world and also visit each Disneyland in every country. The phrases “Transform your world” “Never the same thrill twice” and “Go your own way” are in there to remind me that it’s okay to be different and live my dream and manifest it even though it seems impossible right now. We also had our refreshing afternoon tea, thanks to Tazo!

AfterlightImage 13

AfterlightImage 17

AfterlightImage 16

For dinner, we had one of Jazzy’s “Your Dinner is Planned” Baja California Dinner, this is the very first time I had a vegetarian stuffed peppers and it was actually delicious. If you’re like me and doesn’t really like veggies- let me tell you that this one actually tastes like magic!

AfterlightImage 11

IMG_3699 2.jpg

That was our day one last Friday and I hope that this blog post inspires you to eat healthy and take care of yourself. Stay tuned for my next post regarding Amplify Pt. 2! 😉

Oh and of course, I actually made this two piece outfit for this event! What do you think about it? When I did my research that we are going to be in The Nursery By Southwinds and saw how beautiful it is, I knew i had to make a floral outfit.

XOXO,

Joy

madewithjoyLeave a comment

Pure Gold

FullSizeRender 88

IMG_3583

IMG_3582

FullSizeRender 90

IMG_3580IMG_3581

FullSizeRender 91

IMG_3584

IMG_3579

IMG_3234

One of my favorite classes that I took at FIDM is draping. Most of the time when I create, I get inspired by the how the fabric feels, the colors, the texture and how it flows. Little did I know that this class would be so helpful now that I’m always running around doing photo shoots. When I havent gotten a chance to make an outfit, I tend to bring fabrics with me and end up just wrapping it around myself to make a dress.

For Labor Day Weekend, I went on a mini road trip with my friends to Arizona and Utah. One of the stops that we did was to see the Antelope Canyon. We signed up ahead of time to see it through  Chief Tsosie’s Upper Antelope Canyon Tour We had so much fun as the tour guides took us to the location as we rode a mini jeep. They helped us take the best pictures where you can see the light pass through the canyons. This has been on my bucket list and I was so excited to be able to see the canyons in real life. It was pure magic.
I will be doing more adventure blogs soon.
What do you guys think about these kind of posts?
XOXO,
Joy

madewithjoyLeave a comment

All of the Stars

IMG_1315

IMG_1313

IMG_1312

IMG_1310IMG_1317

IMG_1309

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!!! Thanking and saluting all the men and women who’ve protected our freedom and defended our independence. I made a 4th of July inspired body suit to for today’s festivities. I’m currently in the middle of moving and will be getting ready soon to go to a BBQ/pool party and to tailgate and watch fireworks at the Rose Bowl. I cannot wait!!! How’s everyone celebrating today?

XOXO,

Joy

madewithjoyLeave a comment

A Summer Of Love

edited IMG_0058

EDITED IMG_0060

EDITED IMG_0074

EDITED IMG_0067

EDITED IMG_0072

EDITED IMG_7995

EDITED IMG_8015

EDITED IMG_8056

Can you believe that summer is almost here? Other than the heat (which I’m not a huge fan of), I can’t wait for the long sunny days filled with fun, ice cream, summer concerts, festivals, beach days and road trips. As summer arrives, it is very important to find your summer essentials. I am very happy to share that I found one of my favorite brands as it was a love at first sight at “A Summer Of Love. Everything they have is boho chic that has the feminine and trendy vibe. I especially love this “My Michelle Belle Crop Top” that I wore at Coachella as it is so versatile, flirty and fun! I wore it with a draped skirt with a side slit that I made while it was super hot during the day and I also wore it with the “Lucky One Ripped Jeans” as it got a bit cooler during the day. What are you guys and gals looking forward this summer? Don’t forget to shop at “A Summer Of Love before summer fully arrives and don’t forget to use my code “JOY4ASOL” to get 15% off your entire purchase! 😉

XOXO,

Joy

madewithjoyLeave a comment

Gagachella

edited IMG_0099

edited IMG_0101

edited IMG_0088

edited IMG_0111

edited IMG_0117

IMG_8178

Happy Friday Babes! I can’t believe a week has just passed. I feel like I was just in Coachella yesterday. As you all know, one of my favorite things to do is to make outfits every time I go to events… For this look, I made a cape with embroidered lace and a white crystal crown to go with my new favorite body suit from “A Summer of Love” and white embroidered lace choker from “Secretly A Mermaid”. This body suit kept me cool from the incredibly hot weekend and I love how gorgeous the lace is and stretchy the material that it’s made out of. It definitely gave me so much room for dancing, singing my heart out with my favorite bands and prancing around at Coachella! 😉 This body suit is perfect for music festivals or even just a go-to-summer-piece. I’m looking forward to wearing this more often with a pair of booty shorts or a denim skirt. What do you guys think about this look? I definitely felt like my inner Lady Gaga shined brighter that day. For all the babes that went to Coachella, I hope you had as much fun as I did and stayed hydrated. I have a few more Coachella posts coming up. Stay tuned!

XOXO,

Joy

madewithjoy1 Comment