OpenSky threw a rockin’ party tonight! 
The HLS cocktail party was held at the Lasalle Power Company, a funky tri-level venue in the River North area of Chicago. It was a really cool space! 
While Kath and I welcomed HLS-ers at the front table, we shared a dirty vodka martini. We got the night started off right! 
I had a blast meeting other bloggers, Twitter friends, and Carrots ‘N’ Cake readers in person tonight. The blog community is really amazing. I can’t wait to meet the rest of the HLS attendees tomorrow!
Usually, at events like this, I take tons and tons of food photos, but very few of people. But, not tonight!! I was snap happy!
I ended up getting so wrapped up in conversation, I barely had time to eat, which is so not like me. Food is typically a priority for me, but I had such an awesome time meeting new people and talking the night away, I almost missed out on dinner!
Right before the food was packed up for the night, I made myself a plate with a turkey burger slider, a veggie quesadilla, and some pita chips with spinach artichoke dip on them.
Hitting the hay! BIG day tomorrow!!
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So many lovely smiley happy people! Hooray to you for remembering people photos – you’ll definitely enjoy having those to look back at when the summit is over
Looks like you are all having fun. Jealous! maybe someday!
I’m amazed by you pictures! That green dress looks outstanding!
What a great cocktail party! Looks like everyone was have a fun time. Love that color green on you:)
I, too, wanted to tell you I love that dress. The food looks tasty, too.
Wow, so many people! You all look like you’re having so much fun
I love that green colour on you. Looks great with your hair 
Wei-Wei
Love your dress, that color is gorgeous!
lots of empowered women!
Looks like a great party with lots of awesome bloggers!
So many awesome bloggers…that must have been such a fun night of gabbing and food.
What a fun night! Can’t wait to read about today
I’m glad you got pictures of people too. It’s fun to see everyone dressed up and having a good time.
Love the pictures. Where did you get that killer dress ?
Love the pictures! I recognize some of the bloggers too! The blogging community is amazing, so glad to be part of it : )
U looked so pretty in the green dress ! Hope you got sleep!
haha I have so been there. been so wrapped up in chatting at a party I forget to eat! everything looks great!
Sounds like a great night! Lots of fun people and good food!
I am awful about remember to take pictures of people that I am with! You got lots of cute pics!
Must be so fun meeting all those nice ladies with similar interests and lots of fun things to talk about.
Tina I love your green dress!
That party looks like so much fun. How neat to meet CNC readers and other bloggers! I hope you got a good nights sleep!
what a big turn out
LOVE your dress!!!
Looks like you had a good time
Beautiful dress! It looks amazing on you!
I love your dress! It’s fun to see everyone dressed up
Everyone looks so pretty! I love all of the dresses!
Everyone looks so lovely!
Jenn
What a blast!!!! You all look like you’re having so much fun. =)
Enjoy every minute!!
I always forget to take pictures of people at events/parties too and I always regret it! That’s good you remembered this time.
whenever i’m hosting/the center of a big event i rarely eat, which is very rare for me as well. but the excitement and adrenaline often makes it so that i have no appetite or time! have fun today!
What a beautiful group!
have to say love the green dress. where did it come from? Such a beautiful color high waistline
Looooved the cocktail party–it was so fun getting to meet you–love the pic of us
I think I’m going to be the 33 person to comment- but I LOVE THAT GREEN COLOR! Amazing! Your hair looks fantastic! Glad you got ‘people’ pictures! Those make memories! It’s not like you’re going to be old, and flipping through albums full of cheese/cracker etc close ups and feel nostalgic! (unless it was really good cheese!!! lol)
Barbara
pretty
My green dress is from Banana Republic.