Moderator Elsa Collins with panelists Brittany Snow, Denise Bidot, Catt Sadler, Sophia Miacova, and Nina Agdal during our "Change The World" panel

New York, we love you! Last Saturday we hit up the Big Apple for a SIMPLY takeover during New York Fashion Week, bringing our signature conference straight into the heart of Manhattan. We're just coming down from the exhilaration of bringing together bloggers, entrepreneurs, social media stars, and fashionistas for another successful SIMPLY conference and want to share all of the awesome moments with you! So whether you weren't able to make it to Root Studios or just want to relive #SIMPLYNYC, we've got you covered.

Keep scrolling to hear more about the day's highlights:

Bethany Mota's Keynote Conversation

Keynote speaker Bethany Mota with Anne-Elise Duss from NYLON

We kicked off the conference with our first keynote conversation with YouTube star Bethany Mota, who discussed her start on the video platform, the process of writing her book Make Your Mind Up, and her advice for finding success in the digital age.

Following the keynote, lucky fans got to meet Bethany and receive signed copies of her new book.

Panels + Breakout Sessions

Our "Blogging & Beyond" panel, featuring Wendy Nguyen, Courtney Quinn, Tonya Michelle, and moderator Alicia Rose

After Bethany's keynote, it was nonstop panels and breakout sessions! Topics included learning how to build a business straight from all-star entrepreneurs like Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis and BaubleBar co-founder Daniella Yacobovsky, hearing what it takes to monetize your influence from Socialyte president Beca Alexander, and gaining insight on social media marketing strategies from brands like Maybelline and American Eagle Outfitters.

Weren't able to make it out to SIMPLY NYC? Be sure to follow SIMPLY on YouTube so you can be the first to know when panels and breakout sessions are uploaded.

Brand Experience

Brittany Snow, SIMPLY founder Sarah Boyd, and Catt Sadler at the Love Is Louder art wall

All throughout the day, attendees could check out the coolest brands in fashion and beauty downstairs in our Brand Experience area. Guests could receive hair touch ups at the OGX Beauty booth, peruse the newest styles from Marc Fisher LTD, and pose for pics at the WEN Hair & Body Care swing set.

Celebrity stylist Daniel Musto testing out OGX Beauty's latest products

All the hottest shoes from Marc Fisher LTD's spring line

Vanessa Hudgens' Keynote Conversation

Vanessa Hudgens and moderator Gabrielle Korn, Editor-In-Chief of NYLON

For our VIP ticket holders, we wrapped up the day with a thoughtful conversation with our second keynote speaker, Vanessa Hudgens. NYLON editor-in-chief Gabrielle Korn talked with Vanessa about her illustrious career, her current style inspirations, and how she interacts with fans.

We received so much great advice from Vanessa, and it was the perfect way to end a wonderful day full of amazing insights.

Gift Bags

*Photo Credit: Ashley Gallerani, found via the PhotoSesh App*

No SIMPLY conference is complete without an amazing gift bag, and the SIMPLY NYC totes were weighted down in so many great beauty, fashion, and lifestyle products.