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Oh What a Night

Confashion sings: I'm so excited and I just can't hide it And I know I know I know I know I know I want your office!

May I start this last London post (phew!) by stating that I now believe in love at first sight. Siiiiigh, Net-a-Porter… How do I love thee? Let me count the ways

Yours truly was invited to a private Net-a-Porter’s Denim boutique pre-launch event, which was held at their brand spanking new HQ located in Westfield shopping centre.  How can someone possibly work and save money when the mall is just a floor away.  Beats me! May the saving force be with you net-a-porterians. Anyways, the event was held to introduce their new online denim boutique, chat with style advisers for some tips, and enjoy their denim presentation of what they had to offer.  

So.. Let’s count the ways, shall we?
  • The massive office floor space with white chandeliers hanging above and ceiling to floor windows! (Hire me!) 
  • The fact that the Denim Online boutique allows you to filter 20 denim designers by silhouette, wash, fabric type, and rinse (but you already know that by now!)
  • How perfectly organized the event was thanks to the diligent Miss L and her heartwarming smile
  • The canapés (Yes please!)
  • Very friendly style advisers (Thank you Miss A)
  • I had the great privilege of meeting prominent fashion critics
  • The way models were styled and dressed to give us a tip or two on mastering chic street style effortlessly
  • Holly Rogers, Head Buyer for Net-A-Porter, admiring my necklace AND shoes! (A compliment by itself)
  • The mall was just a floor away!
  • The fact that they took the extra mile by having a dedicated team to literally try on every denim style they carry, in order to offer you the best fit and style advice. Jeanious, no?
  • Mr. N who made me feel like I'm visiting an old friend
Thank you Net-a-porter for such a memorable experience and I’ll leave you now with the photos..


I'm falling in love with these Lanvin chain strap pumps and also these suede chain-detail pumps



Alaïa can do no wrong! Look at these fierce heels!


I didn't think that Alexander Wang Alla peep-toe wedges were THAT flattering (heart!)






The uber-chic Net-a-Porter Buying Director Holli Rogers and Casual Wear Buyer Ben Matthews
I know!! HUUUGE office space!  That's where all the hard working net-a-porterians do their magic!

The boardroom, where all the brainstorming happens. 

Natalie Massenet.. You are officially one of my idols!
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Anonymous said…
thats nice , shino your shoes and neckless ??
24 June, 2010
LWDLIK said…
That is wayyy cool. You so deserve it..Revel in it girl :O)
24 June, 2010
Summer said…
I'd love to work there!! looks so cool!! ;p
25 June, 2010
victoria said…
oooh I think I just died and went to heaven! what an inspiring environment it must be to work in!!!!!! x
25 June, 2010
Confashion said…
pinkmsg
My shoes were by Maison Martin Margiela and my necklace was handmade by a good friend :)

LWDLINK
Thank you sooo much for your kind words ;)

Summer & Victoria
Extremely cool! I'd be going back and forth to the "clothes room", if they have one, whenever I have a break just to "make sure" everything's in order :P
26 June, 2010
Just A Bunch said…
Allah!!! Awesome post!!! That's sooo cooooool!!!! :D
27 June, 2010
Confashion said…
Just a bunch
Thank you ;)
27 June, 2010
Just A Bunch said…
ur welcome ^^
27 June, 2010
Anonymous said…
I loved you post! WOW that is awesome and way too cool ahhhh, I bet that felt awesome too :) way 2 go blogger
28 June, 2010
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