April 26th began as any other Friday might have. I snoozed twice, brushed Oscar Blandi dry shampoo through my hair and made my way to work to the tune of Daft Punk’s Get Lucky.
A few replays later, I turned the corner to my office only to see a well-dressed, petite blonde woman gracefully exiting a black town car in front of the building.
“It can’t be,” I thought, clutching my Gatorade. (Yes, that kind of morning.)”Not when I skimped on under-eye concealer and have my Nike Dunks on!”
Shit. Holy shit. It was.
Tory Burch and I had arrived to work at the very same time that day.
I walked into the building and paused an awkwardly long length of time in an effort to hold the door for her. At a loss for words and utterly star-struck, I focused on placing one foot in front of the other, selected my elevator destination (floor THREE, did she hate me?) and fixated a wide-eyed gaze on her Robinson satchel.
Ironically, I’d fantasized about this very moment since I set foot in the door at my new agency (her corporate office is in the building):
“Hey, Tor. Love the spring line this season — the graphic motif on those Sullivan pants? So on-point.” Or perhaps a calm-and-collected, “Just picked up a fresh pair of Reva flats. They’re, like, my favorite shoes. Hashtag SO ICONIC!”
But, no. No words were exchanged. I mean, what do you call her? Tory? Ms. Burch? Tory Burch? I digress…
At any rate, she was dressed to the nine’s (head-to-toe in her label), colorfully-clad in mix of prints, pastels and metallic accents. I couldn’t find the actual items she was wearing on the site, but above is a very similar rendition of it.
If you’re feeling inspired to shop as I was (and usually am), TB’s Friends & Fans sale is going on through Monday/tonight at midnight. Click on over to get your shop on and copy Tory’s look — using the code TBSPRING for 25% off. (I’m thinking about scooping up these loafers to up the style factor on my walk to work!)
*Shop Tory’s Faux Look: Rimon jacket, Nicky striped cardigan (on sale), Mora blouse, Caleb logo earrings, Eliza pants (on sale), Metallic Careen loafer pump // In Tory’s Faux bag: Sunglasses, Snake Eddie ballet flat, Amanda continental wallet, Robinson iPhone case
Deanna G. April 28, 2024 at 9:19 pm
Hahaha! I love this post. That is too funny/awesome. I would have been total star struck and wouldn’t have been able to say a word either- are you kicking yourself in the butt for not saying anything? Maybe you should stalk the building at that exact time next week in hopes she’s there at the same time again
Lust Covet Desire April 29, 2024 at 1:21 am
What a great Friday you had!
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Ashley April 29, 2024 at 1:39 am
Umm… ur office is in the same building as TB. I die + seriously jealous Sounds like NY life is treating you well. Miss your face
Alyssa April 29, 2024 at 9:15 am
Haha this is HILARIOUS! I’ve gotten into the elevator with Anna Wintor a couple of times at work. I honestly contemplated getting out the first time because um, hello–it’s Anna, and that’s what happens in the movies. But I stuck it out–and didn’t breathe for a few minutes.
Lara April 29, 2024 at 9:33 am
So amazing! She actually once held the door for me in that same building (I was interviewing for a position within her company) and I didn’t realize it was her until I googled her! So crazy! Celebrity sightings are just. too. cool.
xox Lara http://www.weheartbeautyblog.com
Kayla April 29, 2024 at 10:10 am
Hahaha this post just made my day! I would be freaakkiinggg out too!
Next time you MUST say hi! lol
Kayla
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Rebecca {at} PreppyPanache April 29, 2024 at 11:09 am
lol LOVE this story!
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viv April 29, 2024 at 12:05 pm
hahaha, this post is too good! I always see the A-listers when I look like a truck ran me over. Ugh!
Amy April 30, 2024 at 12:39 pm
I am loving catching up on your blog! (been out of it a minute) This is hilarious, I would have been the exact same way. It looks like you are having so much fun in the city! I am going to be there next week, haven’t been in a looong time so I’m really excited xo
Kristin @ Living In Color Print May 3, 2024 at 11:47 am
Bahaha your commentary is hysterical. Hopefully you’ll have another opportunity to say hello and compliment her outfit
xo
Kristin
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