As part of the Project Runway trip experience, Josh and I were able to go shopping at Bloomingdale’s on a budget provided as part of winning the Connective Threads contest. We were paired with one personal shopper (Andrew Pritchard) and two previous Project Runway contestants (Dom & Char) to help us find the perfect new clothes while there. What followed was our own NYFW runway style show! Josh and I both originally had the idea to buy a pair of nice shoes. He found his without skipping a beat, and they are quite nice! I decided to let Andrew, our personal shopper, take the reigns and Char, a Top 4 Finalist from Season 13, suggested a nice staple piece for the fall. We started to search for a cape, and ended up all over the store finding a few handfuls of clothes to try on and parade. Between Char, Dom, Andrew, Josh & I, the shopping trip was so much fun! It was determined that I apparently absolutely love black and white together. See for yourself here:
Char, Dom, me, Josh & his black Gordon Rush dress shoes, and Andrew.
Black Girl Magic!
Dom, Justin Leblanc (another Project Runway contestant from a previous season) and Char.
Personal shoppers, previous Project Runway contestants, and the Vice President of Bloomingdales Personal Shopping department.
My sweet photographer (and boo) with VP in the background.
Cupcakes and water. #HealthyChoices
The entire group of contest winners attending NYFW thanks to Project Runway & Lifetime, along with previous Project Runway contestants and each of our guests.
Dom and I ❤❤❤ She was my favorite contestant and favorite winner over all of the seasons, so meeting and just getting to chill, shop and dine with her was so much fun. She is an inspiring lady, and I can’t wait to see where else fashion takes her!
Did you see the black + white theme going on? I learned something new about my style with that – I didn’t know how deep my black + white combo obsession was! I also learned that Bloomingdale’s is quite affordable, no matter your preferred price range, so I’ll definitely be going back for more. If you are ever in New York and need a personal shopper, I implore you to try to get an appointment with Andrew Pritchard at Bloomingdale’s. He was amazing at helping style both me and Josh. Now, you probably won’t have the sprinkles on the cake of having two Project Runway contestants tag along, but believe me, he’ll get you right!
Stay tuned in the future to see how I style the 3 pieces that I got from this shopping trip. Can you guess which ones they are? Let me know your guesses in the comments below!
See more of our New York adventures here – Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, What I Wore, Project Runway Finale.
xoxo, dolls & dudes
Love it! I’m so glad that you got to go to NYFW and have this experience! Congratulations!! 🙂
Thank you so much, Jaleesa! It was a great experience 🙂
I love black and white and I love it on you!! This looks like so much fun and such an amazing opportunity!!!
xoxo
Brooke
Thank you, Brooke! I might have to create an all black & white look book lol! It was so much fun!
What a great experience! Love your heels here too!
-Lee Anne
http://lifeinatx.com/
Thank you, Lee Anne! I made the mistake of wearing them while walking around, and it was absolutely horrible lol
Ooooh this looked like fun!!!
Kisses,
Sarah
EverydayStarlet
It was so much fun!! 🙂
I love black and white as well! Probably my favorite pairing!! This looks like such fun!! <3
xoxo,
Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com
Isn’t it, Amanda?! No matter the season! Thank you 🙂
What an incredible experience!!!! Also me and my husband LOVE Justin! So heartbroken when he didn’t win!
Val – it was so much fun. I really like Justin, too. His fiance was there and Josh adored his style so he snapped a picture with him lol. I can’t lie, though – I was super glad when Dom won, but I was so glad that Justin was in the top. His designs were so unique and beautiful! He had on this mesh shirt that we were sure he had made, but he said he purchased it. It was so in line with his style!
Oh my, what a fabulous experience!! Loving all these looks on you but especially that white top with the black collar…SO CUTE!!
Congratulations!
xo
Carrie
CS Gems
That was one of my favorites, too, Carrie! I never thought I could pull the collar look off, so it surprised me! 🙂
Omg how awesome!!! Love all your outfits
Thank you so much, Tiff!
What an amazing experience and you look so gorgeous! Now I am definitely wishing I could go shopping at Bloomingdales for a new look 🙂
If you ever get the chance, go! It is a very fun store ☺️
Wow this looks so fun! lucky you! Love the post!
Valerie
Fashion And Travel
Thank you, Valerie! 🙂
Oh wow this looks awesome. It looks like you had so much fun at NYFW. That is so cool for sure. Congrats girl and I love this!!!
Thanks, Jamie! It was so much fun =)
HOW COOL ARE YOU?! They are all so good- I can’t wait to see what you picked:)
elle
Southern Elle Style
Thanks Lauren, I can’t wait to debut them! 🙂
How fun! Looks like you really had a good trip, lady. Can’t wait to see what you picked up!
Molly | Hey There Sunshine
Thank you, Molly – I’ll have them up on the blog soon 🙂
How awesome is this?! The more you talk about your trip the more fun I think it sounds! Shopping with all them sounds like such a fun way to spend a day1
http://www.amemoryofus.com
It was ridiculously fun, Darcy! Thank you 🙂
Love the outfit you selected. It was the one I was hoping you chose after going through the photos. Classic & chic! Fun times 🙂
OMG how fun and what a cool experience! Im obsessed with that show!!! Congrats again!
Sportsanista
Love this post & it all looks amazing. Congrats on winning such an amazing contest because this is so fun! xx, adaatude.com
Ok, how fun is this post! I am project runway obsessed so I absolutely starstuck! Looks like such a blast!
xo, Christina
Fashion & Frills
I’m a little jealous!:) This sounds like so much fun and what a trip of memories! I adore the top you wore too, so pretty and chic!! xo
McKenna
stylewaltz.com
You look like you had the best time and what a treat! My dream is to attend NYFW on year and I must make a stop into Bloomingdale’s! Great post and love the styles you ended up with!
XO
Brittany || http://www.prettyandsassy.com
So fun! Congrats!
http://www.LeHoarder.com
Thank you, Michelle! ☺️
What a fun post and it looks like a great overall experience. You look fantastic in the black and white combo so keep that look going!
xo,
Brooke | KBStyled
I will do that, thank you Brooke 🙂
Love seeing all of the looks you tried out! This seems like such a great experience. I’m so glad you got to meet/spend time with your favorite contestant. What a treat!
xo, Mae | Mae Amor