[ THE DRIFTER and the GYPSY ]: Alexa Chung for Madewell Party

If you read any fashion blogs, you've probably heard about Alexa Chung's second collection for Madewell (if not, you know about it now!) Last minute, I heard that Alexa Chung herself was going to be at the SF Madewell store Thursday night to celebrate the launch of her new collection. Alexa Chung! Herself! In San Francisco of all places! I deem that to be enough said, no?

I'm not a crazy Alexa Chung fan girl (although she is pretty cute), but I still was a little curious to see what the turnout would be like. So I abandoned my regular Thursday night rituals (consisting of being in my PJ's by 7pm and watching home improvement shows) and went with Kathleen to check it out. As you can imagine, the event drew quite a gaggle of well-dressed nerds and hipsters. Here's the night in pictures...
Alexa Chung for Madewell

Totally worth going to, except now I want EVERYTHING from the collection! (it's even better looking in real life) I've especially got my eyes on this red dress...

PS. You can read more about Alexa Chung and her collection for Madewell on
refinery29.

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28 comments on "Alexa Chung for Madewell Party"

Anisa Young on September 23, 2011 at 2:26 PM said...: ahhh i was JUST about to send you my photos girly, you move so fast ;) CUTE though! SO nice running into you! xxAnisa
The Drifter and the Gypsy on September 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM said...: @Anisa Young: Oh I forgot! Send them to me anyway haha :) And likewise!
vintageveggie on September 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM said...: so jels. i super duper love her.
Kaleigh Michelle on September 23, 2011 at 2:53 PM said...: I'm not crazy about Alexa Chung either, but the pieces here are pretty great! I'll keep an open mind :)
pop pop portraits on September 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM said...: I love Alexa, so jealous you got to meet her! xx
Elegantly Academic on September 23, 2011 at 5:13 PM said...: Oh, wow! That looks super exciting & those clothes - so pretty. We never get anything like this in Australia :(
Kelly xo
Marcia on September 23, 2011 at 6:20 PM said...: I wish I was there! The clothes really look preppy yet casual and chic. Jealous that you get to meet Alexa Chung, she's really cute!

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Sarah Swell Jewelry on September 23, 2011 at 6:57 PM said...: LOVE the dress you're coveting in the burnt sienna. I'd wear it to death!
Ta on September 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM said...: Gotta love those necklaces!
The Drifter and the Gypsy on September 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM said...: @Sarah Swell Jewelry: Ohh yes! I love that color too. So autumny... love rust color :)
the notebook doodles on September 24, 2011 at 1:42 AM said...: aww the photo of you and alexa is so sweet! she seems super nice!
Lucy on September 24, 2011 at 2:01 AM said...: I can't believe they had jammy dodger biscuits at a fancy fashion launch party, that's pretty cool. Very British!
Dating Expert on September 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM said...: love the necklaces!! and alexa looks great as always! thanks for sharing :)
sara on September 24, 2011 at 3:14 AM said...: love everything about this post!
Pom Pom on September 24, 2011 at 5:36 AM said...: Wow! You are really QUITE amazing yourself, Miss Gypsy!
Nautical Wheeler on September 24, 2011 at 6:17 AM said...: Is the "palm tree" nail art literal? Love the shop, exciting to see what's new. There's nothing better than a sneak peek!!!
The Drifter and the Gypsy on September 24, 2011 at 7:16 AM said...: @Nautical Wheeler: Yes, it was literal! If you look really closely at Alexa's nails, you will see that there are palm trees painted on her nails (also goes in line with this dress http://www.madewell.com/madewell_feature/ALEXACHUNG/PRDOVR~53063/53063.jsp). I wanted to get it done, but there was a huge waiting list!
Libby on September 24, 2011 at 8:04 AM said...: I am more shocked by all those Jammy Dodgers. Seriously, they're not even that nice? Why not a hobnob? Far better.
Some of the clothes are pretty, but they don't ship to England. Which is ironic--they're a collab with an English girl after all!
Hanna on September 24, 2011 at 11:40 AM said...: wow, looks like you had an amazing time! although your usual 'routine' doesn't sound too bad either ;)
and by the way:your hair looks amazing! wow :D
The Flightless Darling on September 24, 2011 at 4:44 PM said...: I saw your tweet about this event & an array of mixed emotions (from excitement to sadness) flowed through me. I wished so badly to have gone! But just knowing she was a good hr away is cool too :) & you loook cute + fancy next to her <3
*DonnaRomina on September 25, 2011 at 3:28 AM said...: I love Alexa, she's so pretty and nice.
Anyway, nice blog :-)

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Fay Oberdorf on September 25, 2011 at 3:37 AM said...: I really love your blog! I'm following! <3
Hope you check out (and follow) my blog too!
X

www.faysfashionwardrobe.blogspot.com
curious constellation on September 25, 2011 at 6:12 AM said...: This looks like the absolute perfect girls night out! I'm also not an Alexa fangirl but am still super jealous you got to meet her.
introspektion on September 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM said...: the shoe collection looks amazing! and i have to admit that alexa chung is very inspiring .. great blog!
helen on September 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM said...: I was there too! check out my pics:
http://whathelenworetoday.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/alexa-chung-for-madewell/
Sophie Loloi on September 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM said...: so cool that you met her!

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Alex York on September 26, 2011 at 2:53 AM said...: oh, I want it too ;)
Apt#34 on September 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM said...: So sad I had a conflict during this event - would have loved to be there/meet you! Your blog is just so lovely.