One of my besties works at the wonderful world of tumblr and to celebrate the end of Internet Week New York tumblr threw a little celebration at the Hudson Hotel.
I rarely, rarely go out in a real way, but I made an exception for my dear friend Danielle, tumblr and Internet Week :).
(shirt-asos; skirt-thrifted; shoes-target; all jewelry gifted)
How cute is tumblr’s old school graphic?! So charming.
And the Sky Terrace at the Hudson Hotel is just goooorgeous. On a warm summer New York night it felt like vacation.
Here’s me with some extra pretty and sweet sweet peeps.
L-R: Moi, my dear date Kateri :), Danielle, Ashley, Georg, Katherine and Mackenzi; more party photos here.
So friends, do you tumble?! I tumble and highly recommend you get yourself an account!
For PURE Pleasure: These are the reasons I love tumblr for sheer fun.
- Browsing: Because tumblr allows for high resolution imagery and puts them in a dashboard that is faster to load than say your google reader, if you are in the mood to look at photography, illustrations, fashion, gifs, or anything really visually oriented, it is beautiful on tumblr and super fast and easy to browse.
- Searching: You can search by tag to find an image of what you’re looking for. For example, I type in “DIY STUDS” in the search bar (it has a little magnifying glass) and voilá:
AND! You can “track” that tag which will allow you to keep an eye out for similar posts with a click of a button.
Blogger friends: I find it a great way to find and share inspiration. Here are some reasons why I love it.
- Easy Share: You can set up your posts to feed into your twitter making sharing image inspirations super simple.
- Active Users: Tumblr is incredibly viral. I find users to be super active in reblogging (users reposting on their tumblr blogs) & liking posts. For example I posted the Mardi Gras mani I shared with you (here) from Emerald Sparkled and this was the response:
That is 108 reblogs and likes using 3 simple tags: “nails, nail art, and mardi gras.”
- Microblogging Made Simple: It is really easy to manage multiple tumblr blogs so potentially you could post inspirations or interests by subject which I find really appealing.
- Keeping Active: You can queue posts. I find a sea of inspiration when browsing through tumblr, so I often queue my posts over 12 hours opposed to posting them right that second- this keeps me active on twitter and active on tumblr without being glued to my computer.
- It is EASY to Post: I love when things are made super simple and tumblr has a button for your browser that makes it super easy to post or queue awesome randomness you find while browsing the internet.
Once you install the button to your browser (it will say “Share on Tumblr”) click on it when you happen on something you want to post on your tumblr blog and you will get this little pop-up:
Simply select an image and add some text if you like and voila you made a post :). You can also use this button to blog text and video. Sooooo easy peasy!
If my little ode to tumblr has inspired you to get an account I have some recommended reading for you to get a little tumblr 101.
- How to Geek: “Create a Beautiful and Easy to Use Blog With Tumblr“
- Rusty Sarcasm: “Explanation of Tumblr” Part 1 and Part 2. It’s not complicated! Tumblr did a revamp to their site so Heather as an awesomely thorough blogger did a Part 2.
You can check made-to-travel tumblr right HERE.
Let me know if you decide to join or have a tumblr blog already! I’d love to take a peek.
(NOTE: I use my tumblr blog as a microblogging platform opposed to a traditional blogging platform i.e. wordpress or blogger. There are blogs that solely live on tumblr but I’m not super familiar with the benefits or adept at how long format blogging is done here.)
A friend of mine visited the Hudson hotel in March and told me that it’s super nice! Now I see how the terrace looks like too and I’d love to visit one day!
I use tumblr too…sometimes actively sometimes not. I post my own pictures I reblog others and I also post pictures that I find in other blogs that I find interesting (always linking back to them). I use it as a collection of photos that I like (instead of saving them in my computer)!
That top and skirt look hotfoot together! That hotel is gorgeous! I’m glad you went out and had a great time!
You look great…. plus your reasons to join tumblr are VERY convincing…. trying to determine if I have time for one more social media element!
I feel like a total loser because I don’t have a Tumblr, but I don’t know if I have enough room in my life for another social networking/blogging site. I mean, I feel like I don’t even have time for my blog, sometimes. (Okay, not enough time as I would like because I would love to spend 12 hours a day, every day, on my blog.) Plus, I don’t really understand Tumblr. Your post has helped, but I don’t know if I could actually get into that. I bet if I tried, I could. But I don’t have time to try.
And that makes me sad.
Because I want to own ALL social networking venues.
…
I will probably end up making one at some point. It’s just what I do.
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You look adorable! I love your top! Working for tumbler must be a fun job! I’ve really never gotten into it and since the other day and with the help of this lovely post, I just may have to look into it. You talked me into twitter too 🙂 I just feel like I have so many social networking type accounts, the last thing I want to do is add another but tumbler looks fun!
your thrifted neon skirt is really pretty. once i get more time i’ll get on tumblr–i love that there are so many active users there!
I think it’s high time we took the Tumblr plunge!
You look great, the shirt is so lovely! The event venue looks great too! 🙂 You must have had a super time, everyone looks lovely and happy!
Thank you for the Tumblr intro – I haven’t started one yet as I’m a bit overwhelmed with my online presence at the moment and I know I could get really addicted to Tumblr too, then my boyfriend wouldn’t see me for weeks. 😀
I’ve always wondered how tumbler worked and the deets about it =) and their poptart kity graphic is adorable! buuut not as adorable as my squirrel! <3 mwah!
Aww you look lovely 🙂 What events did you go to Internet Week? I wish I could have gone to more 🙁
The Sky Terrace looks awesome. While I don’t tumble myself I read some blogs on tumblr. It’s were I geek out and read tons of silly blogs.
How cool that you know someone who works for Tumblr! It must be a fun working for the company. You look adorable by the way! I love the detail on your white blouse!
I am not super familiar with Tumblr but have a hard enough time keeping up with my own blog to be adding other social media items to the list. Loved reading all that it can do for you though, I had no idea!
Oh, there’s Kateri! So excited to meet her and see you! Seriously, I’m not going to be able to sleep Thursday night before I leave.
How do you have time to use Tumblr, too? I can barely keep up with one blog… and twitter, and pinterest. It’s all just too much sometimes, you know?
I love Tumblr. Sometimes inspiration strikes and you just run with it. Sometimes it just languishes there without too much attention but c’est la vie. How did I not know it was Internet week? I must live under a rock.
I have a Tumblr as well and find the concept intriguing. I don’t use it as a blog per se, but as more of a stream of consciousness of thoughts and pictures. Makes me uneasy how it blurs the lines of content/image ownership a bit, but I digress. 😉
You look adorable Loving your top it’s super cute =) and that event looks like it was so much fun!
Before I leave a real comment, I need to share this. I instantly thought of it when I saw the Tumblr flier! Anyway — you look adorable, I love your hair, looks like a fun night, & I’ve never Tumbled, though I have looked at others’ Tumblings. Perhaps I should give it a shot!
Sweetheart, my darling darling friend. I love you. So much! You are amazing, and I am so grateful for your friendship.
Now, to the post, I love this! I have been considering getting into tumblr, but wasn`t really sure how it works and how to find time to use it. It looks great, and now I will definately look into it. Thanks for that!
I hope all is well with you. Lots of love, your Anika
Beautiful location. Love the top you wore to the event. Xxxx
very convincing 😉 I’m going to think about it for sure!
Corinne xo
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LOVE the outfit and Sky Terrace looks amazing Jamillah! Definately will have to venture there one day!
(And thanks for the link back, girl. You’re the best! And you already have me thinking of a new tumblr post. lol!)