The fine folks over at VV invited myself and a few other lucky bloggers to come out to their offices in Connecticut for a 'Blogger Day'. We toured HQ - it looks like the most fun place to work. We were shown the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 collections. (I already have a long wish list.) We ate lunch at a delightful outdoor cafe right on the water called the Crab Shell. Ian and Shep joined us which was such a treat. My father (who is in the fashion business as well) heard them speak at a seminar several years ago and was very impressed. I feel lucky to have been in the presence of that shared integrity and commitment as well. After lunch, we went out on their boats and road around the Long Island Sound. I have to say that there was a instance that the boat sped up, I kicked my legs out and turned my face up to the sun. We rode the choppy waves and felt the air rushing at us. It was absolutely exhilarating and one of my favorite moments of the summer thus far.
Here are some of my favorite photos from today.
The car that picked us up!
My favorite dress from the Fall 2009 collection.
What we rode around in...
I'M ON A BOAT!!!
I truly cannot say enough nice things about the Vineyard Vines team. They are kind, they are generous, and they welcomed us with open arms. Every aspect of the day was just incredible and I am so honored to have been invited. Next time you make a Vineyard Vines purchase, be confident that you are supporting an absolutely amazing group of people. Today, they truly showed me the Good Life.
And because I know you're dying to know, here's what I took home.
What did I tell you... the most generous group of people, truly. Hands down the best gift bag I've ever received!
Thank you to every at Vineyard Vines for a day I will not soon forget.
20 comments:
Wow, how exciting! You're so lucky!!
Wow, what a great goody bag! I'm so glad you had a lot of fun, they do sound like nice people! How'd you score an invite to HQ? I want to go! :)
You are so lucky! I wish I had known because I have been trying to get my hands on a whale sticker with no luck for almost a year now!
Awesome! What a great goody bag! I've been dying to get a VV Tote, but being that I am a stay at home mom and not working...I have to watch what I spend...:-(
I love Ian & Shep's story...love VV!
Let me know how you like to the tote!
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Oh how fun!!! You deserve it!
Ooooo I am jealous of you!! What a wonderful opportunity. (And I am so buying that dress!)
OH, I am so jealous. I got an invitation, but Tennessee is a bit far to travel ;-) Yay for you!! xoxo
My roommate works at VV Headquarters in CT!
Fantastic goodie bag - love love love it! Great pics. Love that fall dress, too! Thanks for sharing.
hey tag,
i follow your blog religiously but have never left a comment. however, just wanted to let you know -- i am from CT and having just graduated college, actually work at the crab shell! i hope you had a great time and enjoyed the day. awesome VV goodies! they are such a great company. :)
Lucky!! I was invited but the trip from CA was just a bit too long ;)
Please email me pictures. I'll email you the ones I have. It was wonderful spending the day together. I may have already sported one of my new polos and flip flops to walk Mook this evening. Love the picture of you on the boat, who could have taken that? XOXO Must start writing THANKS YOUS! I'm thinking September for the other thing we discussed, thoughts?!
Oh my gosh!!! What a day! I'm so jealous. I keep saying to myself I picked a great day to come back to blogging and I so did! Beware I'm going to be catching up like crazy so you'll get comments on old posts!
First, I absolutely LOVE the "I'm on a boat!". Second, day at VV ... I am turning green with envy. I might sort of kind of have a crush on Ian. Shhh! Ale is okay with it. Hehe. Xoxo-BLC
What a fabulous adventure!! I am glad to know they are such a wonderful company. And that goody back - so exciting!
i'm jealous of that goody bag!!
this sounds absolutely thrilling! i am so jealous. you are one lucky lady! and what is that i see...hosting a stella dot party!? FUN.
That is amazing I am SO jealous!
Oh, how fun! Loved seeing Prep-E Girl's photos too! Wish I could have made it down to CT!
What a great day!!
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