The 411 on the H&M Shindig

So the party was PACKED! We decided that H&M stood for Hot & Muggy but that's not their fault. It was a warm night and there were lots of hot bodies meandering around the store. (I'm very glad I went - it was sooooo worth it!)

We got there when the doors opened at 7pm which meant we didn't have to wait in long lines to try on clothes. that basically means I got my shopping out of the way pretty quickly. I bough all tops and they are all very cute!

DJ Samantha Ronson was doing her thing - she mainly kept to herself and would speak to folks if spoken to. She kept her head down and texted here are there on her cell phone. I decided to just ask her if she minded if I took her picture as she is probably annoyed by all the paparazzi attention she gets in regards to Lindsay. When I asked if she minded I take her picture she said not at all and then went back to what she was doing. When I took the picture she looked up and gave me the peace sign.

I chatted with a few folks I knew and then Regina and I decided it was time to split. But wait, as we were all ready to leave - Blayne showed up (Yes, he is still super tan)! I got up the nerve and went over and asked for a photo, he said sure. Regina took it so I could be in it. ;) I told him I was sorry he was off Project Runway, he said "I'm not". Then I asked if he was back in town and he said "For a little while longer". Then I said "welcome back!" He said "thanks!" and that was that. Pretty short but to the point.

The party was definitely entertaining and like I said PACKED - there were free cocktails and appetizers being passed around. The store has alot of cute Fall clothing, definitely worth a visit. They officially open on September 18th. Happy shopping!!

Check out the pictures from the party.

H&M Grand Opening Party

Tonight is the grand opening party for the new downtown location of H&M. Regina and I plan to attend and hopefully get some pictures and get in a little shopping (they are giving us 25% off). We had to RSVP to some "special email" so hopefully it won't be just a cluster of crazy... (I bet it will be though...)

It goes from 7-10pm and DJ Samantha Ronson will be spinning some tunes and Blayne from Project Runway will be making an appearance.

I have been asked to sit on a panel to review graphic design students portfolios at IADT tonight so I have to do that first and then it's North to Seattle for the PAR-TAY!!! (As Blayne would say, "Holla atcha girl"!)

I'll give you all an update either later tonight or tomorrow. Stay tuned!!

H&M, IT'S ABOUT TIME!

This Friday the first H&M opens in Seattle (Ok, Tukwila, not Seattle, but still close)! It's all very exciting and I'm a tiny bit sad. No longer will my H&M shopping trips be reserved for trips to NYC. I loved going to NY and stocking up on the ultra hip, yet cheap, H&M clothing... Now every girls in Seattle will be wearing them too. Personally, I think it's pretty mortifying to run into someone with the same outfit. That may make me a bit nervous when shopping there as I know that place will be heavily trafficked for the first several months it's open. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited and can't wait to head over there and check it out. It's a great place for accessories and adorable tops!!

They are opening several locations, the first one in Southcenter (hello shopping during my lunch break!) opens Friday. Downtown and the U Village will follow this Fall.

Check out this article in NWSource about it! Will you be shopping there?