For as long as I can remember, Madewell has been one of my favorite clothing brands. Since I was little, I have owned their classic crew neck shirt in every color of the rainbow, and their denim skirts have always remained a hero piece in my wardrobe. Each one of their pieces is ultra-comfy and versatile, equally suitable for a school day as for a dinner out with friends. When I heard that they were eager to partner with me on a fall shopping event, I was absolutely over the moon. We worked together for weeks planning out the details of the evening, from the food to the beverages to the activities. Here’s what happened when it all came together:

For my outfit of the evening, I paired the Madewell Side-Zip Bomber Jacket in Dusty Burgundy with their Stretch Denim Straight Mini Skirt in Lunar Wash, as well as a Madewell logo tee. It incorporated both autumn colors and silhouettes, perfect for the theme of the party.

Upon entering the store’s Upper East Side location, guests were greeted by six-foot tall Carrie’s Chronicles posters, featuring images of celebs such as Bethany Mota and Lucy Hale holding up the website’s logo.

A table was set up with a bin of S. Pellegrino and La Croix sparkling water in loads of fruity flavors. Attendees were also offered sweet treats from Georgetown Cupcake (decorated with the Carrie’s Chronicles logo!) and an assortment of cookies and macaroons from By the Way Bakery. Additionally, there were platters of cheeses, fruits, and antipasto to enjoy.

Guests lined up to get styled by me in some of Madewell’s newest fall clothing. With an array of bombers, sweaters, jeans, and booties, the girls who tried on the outfits I picked for them absolutely #slayed. Check some of them out below:

As attendees checked out at the register, they were given the opportunity to enter an exclusive giveaway of the evening. One lucky winner was chosen to win a Carrie’s Chronicles hat, shirt, and two Madewell tote bags.

I was so honored to have collaborated with Madewell on an exclusive event, and I’m so grateful to those who attended and supported our partnership. Stay tuned for future Carrie’s Chronicles x Madewell collabs!

Photo Credit: Ben Kessler