A few weeks ago, I attended Greensboro Fashion Week! It was probably the show of the year. The day began with an Influencer Day Out, followed by cocktail hour, and then the main event!
I love Greensboro Fashion Week because they really involved their influencers. They make us feel appreciated. Our itinerary was packed with amazing sponsors throughout the day. So, hang on tight! I’m taking you along for the ride!
When we first arrived on that Saturday, we were greeted at the Flow Land Rover & Jaguar. Just like with The Preview show, we got to be driven around in new vehicles picked out just for us! This literally was a dream! Never in a million years did I imagine myself in the front seat of a Jaguar, but it happened! It was fun living the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” for the day! It was nice to see and feel how these cars ride. And yes, they are worth the hype! Thank you Flow Jaguar Land Rover for having us and for sponsoring Greensboro Fashion Week!
With the cars in our possession, the itinerary continued! Next stop on the list was Fainting Goat Spirits! This was definitely one of my favorite places. You may have seen me mention them briefly when I was sharing outfit details, but they are so nice I’m sharing them twice! I had never been to a spirits distillery before, so this was so fascinating to me. A lot of work goes into making alcohol y’all! Fainting Goat doesn’t make just any alcohol either. They have won many awards, including #1 craft vodka in the nation (which I’m a fan of)! Fainting Goat Spirits is a small, family owned business. They do not mass produce and they “use their hands from grain to glass”. After learning the process of production, we got to sample some of their liquors! They definitely are a lot smoother than the stuff I am used to drinking lol. We took some photos and just relaxed before heading to spot #3!
The next spot we were taken to was Havana Phil’s Cigar Company. This was the first time I was ever in a cigar lounge and because of my asthma lol, it maybe my last. Havana Phil’s is exactly what I depicted this place to be. The cool vibe and moody, warm tones fit the ambience to a T! I can totally see why people go there to relax, have a drink, and enjoy their cigar of choice.
My mouth is just watering thinking about the next stop on our list. After Havana Phil’s, we went to Dolce & Amaro Artisan Bakery! This place was as sweet as can be! For those of you who don’t know, I am Italian. I was surrounded by authentic, homemade Italian desserts! I was in heaven! We got to meet the pastry chef, all while sampling different treats! The cannolis were perfection, and my favorite dessert is definitely a toss up between the berry cheese cake or the three chocolate tower. You could definitely tell everything was made with the highest quality of ingredients.
The last and final place on our list was THE FASHION SHOW! This year, Greensboro Fashion Week took things to new heights, literally! The show was held at Koury Aviation, which is a private jet charter. It definitely felt like a luxury experience. While we waited for the show to begin, the other bloggers and I got to enjoy ourselves in the VIP lounge. I was excited to meet some of my followers, they definitely made my night! The show we attended was the boutique event. Everything showcased was buyable and wearable fashion that you could purchase at local boutiques and small businesses. There were certain pieces that were definitely showcased throughout the night. Fall hats, denim, and distress material were definitely trending.
Well, there you have it. That’s a wrap on Fashion Week 2018 folks! I had such a great time and GSFW was a great way to end it all! Thank you to DJ and David for organizing everything for us! You two are gems!
xx Courtney