Bombshells,
It’s Adri, and I’m finally back from the Matthew Williamson Mayhem at H&M this morning!
Maybe it was M. Williamson’s proppah Britishness or the fact that the quality of this capsule collection went over and above H&M’s last one, but this time around the atmosphere was *tons* more convivial and fun. Also, I went in with a plan: I was getting a blue blazer and studded belt even if it meant abandoning all dignity and running in “Supermarket Sweep”-style to grab the wares.
I spent the hour chitchatting with fellow fashion die-hards and even got interviewed on-camera by WWD.com! Then, the doors opened and we all rushed forward to do our part for the economy.
Thankfully, no one bum-rushed the mannequins this time but everything did go quickly. The items that disappeared right away were the blazer and belt, along with this gorgeous beaded mini-dress, which lasted maybe a good 30 seconds on the racks.
These were by far the three best items of the collection. And…I got the two of them that I wanted!
Euphoric, weary, and looking just a little worse for the wear, I called it a morning and went home to think about how soon I could wear my loot without looking too thirsty.
Let us know if you made it to your local H&M!
~Adriana
*Images courtesy of NYMag.com and FashionIndie.com
April 23, 2009 12:56 pm
OMG..i was 2 behind you on line!!!
i too got what i went in for…and the long ruffled dress for my friend!!! how fun was it!
i got my studded belt and short ruffled dress…and i was OUT!
got to work by 10 am….the ladies RAN IN like a supermarket opening with free food lol
April 23, 2009 1:55 pm
Too bad I didn’t meet you, Sam!
April 23, 2009 3:08 pm
GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
I live in Seattle and we just got our H&M last year. We do NOT get things like that. I know I’m a hater :(
April 23, 2009 6:15 pm
I got in late, most items were gone except for the cardigans…grrrrrrrrrrr! what to do! but they expecting more MW hopeful soon!!
April 23, 2009 9:39 pm
Why wasn’t I warned about this in advance? Everything looks fab! I called my local H&M in Chicago and they only had 3 dresses left :(.