One of the hardest parts about attending BlogPaws is deciding what to wear. I’m a fashionable dog, and I need to make a good impression on everyone. Since Bailie, my PR Dog, is also coming along, she needs to look presentable too. Lucky for me, my favorite collar maker, Up Country, Inc., has offered to provide Bailie and me new collar and leash sets for the conference!
Now the task is to find just the designs. I want something fun, but not too casual, and not too dressy. Bailie and I don’t need to match, but we need to look good together. It is not an easy task as Up Country has so many great designs to choose from!
Being a finalist for Best Dog Blog in the Nose to Nose Awards means if I win, I may need to get on stage and give an acceptance howl if I win. I think it was an oversight putting Mom’s name on the certificate as everyone knows it is my blog! Anyway, I’m all about hats. I think it has to do with being born in the UK. I need to figure out which hat I should bring along to wear should I win.
Being in Nashville, I was thinking the cowboy hat look, but I’m not sure if it really is right for a red carpet event.
Then I have my cream straw hat, but I feel it may be a bit too bland?
The blue hat with a feather and rose is kind of fun and fancy. What do you think?
There is always the pink hat, but it may be too casual, or maybe not?
How about this orange one? I think it kind of looks like something the queen would wear, but it might be nice?
Lots of very important decisions to be made here I guess. Oh, and by the way, I did figure out which collar and leash sets to order and they arrived. I have them here in my hot little paws, and I think they look fabulous! If you are wondering which designs I chose, you will have to either find me at BlogPaws or check my photos from BlogPaws to see. I will be posting along the way, so you can all stay up to date with what I’m up to in Nashville!
Iβm joining the BlogPaws 2015 pre-conference linky party! You should visit other blog posts in this linky list to network, connect, and learn more about the BlogPaws experience. Stop back often and make this a pit stop in your BlogPaws Conference preparation.
Nashville is the home of country music – so maybe you need to go with a western theme π
I know, but I tend to be more fancy than western. So tough to decide. Minnie Pearl on Hee Haw wore a big flowery hat I think.
I agree with Reilly & Denny but i will tell you, no matter what you decide you will look PAWESOME!!
I will go to the spa before I head to Nashville, so I should look good.
I have the same dilemma, Emma! A girl has to look good when greeting her public. Personally, I think you might want to skip the hat. Less to get tangled up with if you do have to go on stage. My human says that being called up there is a bit nerve-wracking! I can’t wait to see you there!
Bunny
Mom is the one who is a bundle of nerves. She was a mess all last weekend at our nose work trials. It would be hard to pack the big hat too. I just don’t know.
Can’t wait to see the photos and what you chose, Emma!
We are so excited to get going! I know we will have a ton of photos on the blog and social media too.
You will look beautiful in Whichever one you choose, I’m partial to the orange. Your going to have so much fun
We had so much fun in Vegas last year, I know this year will be as much fun or more!
We just can’t believe how many hats you have, Emma! Our favorite is the blue hat with the feather and rose. I can’t wait to see the collars you chose, I just know both you and Bailie are going to look beautiful no matter what, and can’t wait to meet you and see in person.
We are excited to meet you too π At least it is easy to spot us since we will be the only GBGV’s there and looking sharp too.
I think you definitely need a cowboy hat for Nashville…just get one with rhinestones on it!
Maybe we could decorate the ones we already have with some fancy rhinestones…great idea!
You look fantabulous in all your hats! I do like the blue hat best. I love Up Country and have 2 leash and collar sets. The mom says I can have a new set for Christmas. OI will have my paws crossed hoping for a win for you. XOXO Sparkle the PBGV
It is so hard to decide on which hat is right, and I have to make sure it gets packed carefully too. So happy you have some nice Up Country sets. They are the best in my opinion.
I happen to want an outfit for every holiday from Up Country. The mom told me to hold that thought! I want Howloween but the mom says Christmas. I have been invited to the Eukanuba in December to be in the Meet the Breed booth. The mom says I will have to decide between the Rabbit Run set I already have or the Christmas I set she has promised me for Christmas. The mom’s doctor has promised her he will have her walking and not need her scooter. π Sparkle
I would go with the Christmas set in December. I wear my Christmas attire the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 25th. Hope your mom gets up and about quickly. Make sure you don’t get mowed down by her scooter in the meantime!
She does not use the scooter here – only at the Disney Parks and Sea World. Thank goodness! Sparkle
Well Emma…I think you need to choose a hat that will not clash with your new collar and leash. Since I don’t know what those look like, I cannot tell you which hat would look the best. You know my first vote is always for anything orange…and that hat does look smashing on you…but I do like the blue hat too.
Oz
Good point. I have to be color coordinated. Mom says red is my color, but orange is good on me too. I will have to see.
Love the hats! Looking forward to seeing what you finally choose to wear at BlogPaws!
–Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats
Can’t wait to see everyone again at BlogPaws. It will be a lot of fun!
Oh what a choice! You look great in hats. Lilly and I voted and we think the orange one is just grand! We also love all things Up Country and find it so hard to choose!! your doodle friend Dash
Mom says if she worked for Up Country her paycheck would be tied up in collars! I found two nice sets for Bailie and I. Can’t wait to wear them!
And an awesome finalist
Lily & Edward
Thank you. It is amazing to be a finalist, still find it hard to believe. It is as good as winning I think.
If I don’t remember wrongly, you went as a flatpack dog last year. Great that both you and Bailie are goting this year! Don’t forget to practise your acceptance howl! π
I would pick the second one on the right side, the blue with dots(or stars?) and a cowboy hat is totally pawsome… guess what? we just took photos for a what2wearpost… but I have some doubts if we can publish our pictures.. we ended nekked, there was nothing we liked :o)
Naked photos? Hmmm…what type of post is it??? π
just for the dog show… my mom has N.O.T.H.I.N.G. to wear… honestly… butt my dad ignores her undercover-begging hahahaha
My mom never knows what to wear either. I’m glad I have my furs for daily wear.
I’m sure whatever you decide to wear will be fantastic! And good luck on your nomination too!
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I agree with Jenna there above. Whatever you choose, you will look beautiful in. You are naturally gorgeous. And good luck on your nomination, too! You did so well to make the finals!!!
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We are so excited for all of BlogPaws. It will be wonderful, and whether we win or not isn’t important as being a finalist is a win in our books.
Lot’s of excitement and lots of fun to come. All I know is that with that first outfit you could probably sneak into a retirement home buffet-line unnoticed! And your feather caps would be perfect for the Kentucky Derby.
I kind of like the idea of sneaking into a buffet. I best check online to see if the hotel has one in which case I know which hat to bring!
Sweetie, you will look gorgeous in whichever hat that you choose. I will be wearing a tux on your big night. We will be the “cutest couple” on the Red Carpet. β₯ XXOO Bentley
Oh my, a tux! I will have my new collar on and if I win a hat. I don’t like to wear much else when I am out as it is too constraining.
You look so good just as yourself. When you go on stage to pick up the award just wear your smile!
I can do that really well. Thank you!
BaaaWaaaah…. you are SO correct about Minnie Pearl…. butt you need a PRICE TAG hanging Down to pull THAT look off… WE think you should go with ALL of them…. and Change Out OFTEN….
I can ask Mom if she would get me a price tag? Such decisions!
Can’t wait to see your new collars. Up Country has many great options! I personally liked the blue hat with the flower the best!
Hats in general are so hard to travel with. I don’t know how the queen does it! I still can’t decide.
At least you have plenty of things to chose from Emma! I like all the hats, but I think my favorite might be the cowgirl hat. I guess you can’t go wrong with that one in Nashville!
I know it is real country, but it seems maybe too casual??? Just can’t decide.
I’m thinking the orange hat gives you to most long Emma – you should definitely take it with you. Might work out pool side at least! Congrat’s again.
Oh boy! Can I go to the pool? Last year, no dogs at the pool. I probably don’t have time for pool stuff, so many other things to do.
Oh Emma! You are so cute! π My girls have a hard time deciding what to wear to events, too! π
It is hard to be on top of your fashion game!
That is quite the collection of hats, we love them all! Can’t wait to see all your pics!
Those are just my fancy hats, I have a big box of other hats too. I’m a hat girl!
We really think you should go with the cowboy hat Emma!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
The wild country side? I just don’t know if it is too casual.
I bet you’re gonna look pawsome!
And a cowboy hat always works, speshully in Nashville.
I think I may need to be more of a country dog. I tend to be a city dog.
The mom will be at BlogPaws, Emma, and can’t wait to meet you!
Awesome! I will be there with Bailie and Mom. It’s so fun to meet blogging pals!
You will be darn cute no matter the choice!
Thank you.
Love the hats! Now my girls want hats too – they say they’re inspired by your fashion. π
Thank you. It is my British side coming out.
Maybe you could add some rhinestones to your costume and go as “Dolly”…. whatever you wear though, you’ll look gorgeous!
I’m thinking of rhinestones on the cowboy hat maybe. Some bling.
We bet you will be the most fashionable one there. π
I’m going to try.
oh, so cuteeee !
Thank you.
I like the blue hat! Good luck. Maybe youβll run into TW.
I’m still trying to decide. It has to travel well too.
Emma you are such a fashionista! I am so NOT but mom does always want me to wear something special for the red carpet, especially when you are a nominee like you are. Can’t wait to see what you’ll be wearing, oh, I think you need more of a fascinator than hat. Don’t forget, Go Blackhawks! Love Dolly
Blackhawks??? How about go Twins? How are the White Sox doing anyway???
I’m voting for the hat with the feather. π and somehow I missed the idea of this blog hop.