ME+THE Jenna Lyons

As I mentioned on Tuesday, it was a big big day for me. I met my boss for the first time and then the day got even better! drumroll please........I MET JENNA LYONS! Ok, take a breath, are you still there? I know, I'm still in that same state of shock.

Danielle, JENNA, Alaina, Me {Photo from Alaina}

I was invited to attend a private event at my local J.Crew store for a menswear event. The grand marshals, or event main attractions were the Jenna Lyons and the head of Menswear design Frank Muytjens. WOW!! I went to the event with Alaina, Danielle and met up with Sarah too! After spotting her across the store, literally! We made our way over, waited patiently in line (behind the cutest little girl decked out the best little crewcuts' outfit, who brought her latest catalog for an autograph!!! Man, smart little chick-a-dee, souvenir!) for a chance to speak to her!

Jenna Lyons (not sure I can refer to her as 'her' or she, so she is full name here on out!LOL Star struck yes!) is just as polite, friendly and down to earth as you hope your icon to be! Jenna graciously took time to engage and talk to each and every person who waited in line to talk or take a photo with her! I wanted to fold myself up and hide in her pocket! She was beyond amazing!!! Through our candid conversation I learned Jenna is a fellow curly haired California girl. Ffate, right!?!? She mentioned she obviously battles with it as much as i do, since we both were wearing it straight!

She asked how survival of the first winters here were, we discussed how hats and gloves aren't just fashion statements, but real necessities! I wanted to ask her a million questions, like could I borrow here shoes (She was rocking Valentio Rockstud's!) When I complimented her on her outfit, she proudly explained she was wearing all JCrew mens items - in support of the boys. I was in awe, you would have never known! It did reassure my love for stealing borrowing my Hubs watches, shirts for a relaxed look and knowing I wont look horrible!

{Photos by Me}

Deep in conversations..about 'Crew and Jenna I'm sure! (Or our blogs!) {3 Photos above by Danielle}

{Photos by Me}

Fab Chicago Blogger Friends: Danielle, Alaina, myself and Sarah {Photo from Alaina}

Man I want to go to one of these events monthly! Shoot, Weekly! It made my day year - and will be a day that is not easily forgotten! Go see Alania's and Danielle's recap of the night, more pictures!!!

Dress: JCrew. Shoes: Sigerson Morrison. Bracelets: Crew, Tiffany's (x2), H&M & Gift. Watch: Vintage.

{Photo's by Danielle}

I'm still in shock!