#VVColumbus Grand Opening Party

On Wednesday I was invited to Vineyard Vines' Grand Opening Party at their Easton Town Center location here in Columbus. The store actually opened back in February (and I frequent it often), but tonight was the 'formal' opening. It was absolutely fabulous!

The store was packed. I waited in a line that wrapped around the store to buy this, this, and this. 

Posing with my picture on the store's wall - you can see the original here

What a cutie - Ohio loves #VVColumbus too!

Cameron Mitchell catered and had the best hors d'oeuvers (shrimp, lobster pops, mini cheeseburgers... you can't go wrong with Cameron Mitchell) circulating throughout the store, and there was definitely no shortage of alcohol. The best touch would have to be these 'whaley' cute cookies - they match the logo perfectly and were delicious!

 

Shep (one of the founders of the company for those who don't know) made an appearance at the party and was quite the trooper taking pictures and signing autographs for two hours straight. Ian was  supposed to be at the party as well, but Shep said Ian's baby is about to arrive - congrats Ian! 

p.s. you need to look at this adorable picture of Shep with "the other Shep" that was taken at the party. It is absolutely adorable. 

Sweater: Kate Spade  (sold out, similar) / Top: Vineyard Vines / Jeans: Kate Spade (sold out, similar) / Necklace: Vineyard Vines / Clutch: Vineyard Vines / Sandals: Jack Rogers

Every day should feel this good!

#VVColumbus

If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter you've no doubt seen my counting down the days until the Easton Town Center Vineyard Vines opening. Well, last Friday was the big day and it was everything I'd hoped it would be (and more).

While I couldn't make it over to the store on Friday due to my work scheduled , I ran there Saturday morning  and strolled in the door with my equally over-eager parents in tow at 10:01 AM.

My first thought(s) upon entering the store:

 Is it spring yet? Does that stipend dress come in adult sizes??

I loved the nautical accents throughout the store - rowing oars, sea creatures, lifesavers, whicker chairs, and photos of Shep and Ian's adventures (as well as letters from some famous clients - my favorite was from George W. Bush)

So. Many. Ties.... and belts. Love the belts.

I'll take one of each, please! 

I whaley liked their dressing rooms and this sweater - it's going to look perfect with white jeans this spring or for my upcoming trip to Florida.

How perfect is that jumbo wooden bead necklace and dress? I bought the necklace, but haven't pulled the trigger on the dress yet... Thoughts anyone?

The amount of 13-year-old girls flocking into the store for these t-shirts was insane. They were flying off the shelves and were constantly needing re-stocked. Luckily I was able to snatch this tee along with an Ohio hat before they were gone!