Martha Recap

We started the day early...really early! We had a 5:52 am train out of 30th street. I would have been more cranky if the building hadn't been so darn cool. I am an architecture nut and I love the inside of this building, it's one of my favorite places in the city (minus the creepy people who tend to hang out there at odd hours).
Then, in a mere hour and fifteen minutes we were here...the huge and confusing Penn Station/Madison Square Garden. Hello New York!
Then we walked the 8 blocks down 7th avenue to 26th street, and found the Martha studio, and our place in line.

Then we got our tickets, and waited in the waiting room (ever so impatiently, but I tried to stay calm). There were SO many Lilly fanatics in one place, you couldn't help but smile and want to introduce yourself to everyone (but alas, my shyness took over and Prep-E girl was the only one I said hi and introduced myself to). We ended up being # 16 and 17 in line (and 16 is Mr Pits lucky number, so I thought that was a good sign!)
Then Mom and I had our picture taken with Martha (ha, not really!)
Then we were ushered into the studio and taken to our seats. We weren't as lucky as some people, there were about 18 spots ON the stage and I was SO jealous for the people that got to sit up there, but then realized that everyone was as diehard a fan as I was, so I decided so stick with being happy for them. Plus, everyone had the same view, but some people even got interviewed by Martha herself! See Hopsy's story on her day and being interviewed by Ms. Stewart herself! Monograms and Manicures is Hopsy's blog, check it out!

The show went by really really quickly, there were 7 segments, and during each break there was SUPER loud dance music...to keep us awake I guess? Who knows...it was pretty strange, but fun (Mom kept on asking if I knew who sang the songs, and I couldn't answer her once, but I did recognize a few!)

And, as if things couldn't get any better, we got TONS of prizes thanks to the wonderful people at Lilly. We both came home with McKim sandals (I am picking mine up on Monday night at the King of Prussia store) a pair of sunglasses, Lilly pencils and a scented candle!

Also, on the bus on the way up to the Lilly 'after party' at the Madison Avenue store, we got a paper crown (now adorning my wall in my office) and a snack bag (which was great because I was starving).

The rest of the pictures are from the studio (I had to take a picture of all the lights in the ceiling, I couldn't believe how many there were!) and of course of Martha during the question and answer session at the end of the show. The jeeps parked outside were TOO cool (I totally want one!)and the store was packed to the gills with adoring fans of the show and the brand.
Mom and I then treated ourselves to lunch at Gramercy Tavern, which was SOOO yummy, and I meant to take pictures of my perfectly laid out plates of food, but alas, I ate it too quickly to do so, oh well!
Overall, an amazing day.
And many many thanks go to The Preppy Princess , for without her blog I wouldn't have even known about the show, the chance to apply for the tickets or any of the great information she gives on a daily basis on all things preppy!

Martha, Lilly...and ME!

I know you guys want pictures. I know you want action shots. I know you want all of this, and yet I left my camera at home this morning. In my post-Lilly hangover I was completely overwhelmed by the morning coming so quickly (even though I was in bed by 9!) and left the camera.
I will post photos and recap tonight.
In short, it was awesome. I met Prep-E girl who was super nice, and recognized a lot of faces but was much too shy to say hello (these girls are blogging veterans and I felt weird telling them that I read their blog but yet never comment...) anyways...it was an awesome day, working on a television show looks exhausting but really fun, and I have a new goal and that is to work for Lilly corporate one day. Phenomenal people and it seems like a fun positive place to work.
One small issue...is that I have NO fashion credentials, just a brand obsession...does that count? Can I put that on my resume? ha...
Anyways, I'll write later, as of now I have a hundred bid numbers to collect, collate and make sense of.
TTFN!
xoxo Mrs. Pit

I got GMAIL!

The Preppy Pitbull is now on Gmail.
You can email me at PreppyPitBull@gmail.com :)

Oh, and it's less than 24 hours to the trip to NYC for the Martha Taping, yahoo!!! I will give you a full update on Thursday!

xoxo
Mrs. Pit

P.S Look for another post shortly, I am trying to clean out the closet...Coach anyone?

Weekend Update

Morning Pit Fans,
It's another frozen day here in the city, so I opted for the heated station of Strafford today as opposed to the open-to-the-elements St.Davids...and I was glad I did. Just a quick update on the weekend and then I've got to get started on work as I have a big bid due on Wednesday.
1. I failed miserably at not spending any money this weekend. $300 at Lilly, $50 at Staples and 2 meals out...oops.
2. I LOVE all my Lilly pieces even though I am returning 2 as I spent way more than I should have, and I won't wear the dress as much as I probably should, so it's going back. But, the above tunic is what I am wearing to the Martha taping. Wahoo!!
3. I watched the Oscars in its entirety.
4. I am completely exhausted (see above)
5. Saw Slumdog Millionaire and LOVED IT. I protested to see He's Just Not That Into You but I am so glad we decided on Slumdog. See it.
6. 6 days to Colorado. Can't. Freaking. Wait. I am going to start laying out clothes tonight. yay!

Grammercy Tavern and a day in NYC

That's right folks, I scored the ultra-elusive Grammercy Tavern reservation for my day off in NYC with my Mom, and I am SO thrilled about it.
We have to be up in New York City by 8am , and at the Martha studio by 8:30am in order to get our tickets and get seated for the show which starts taping at 10:00 am. Then, at 1pm we have lunch reservations for 4 people at Grammercy Tavern and I am seriously excited about the food. Grammercy gets voted into the Top 10 of NYC restaurants consistently, and I am just thrilled that it's the way we get to top off our awesome Martha Stewart/Lilly Pulitzer day. I am now hoping for warm weather and we'll be all set! I also saw Danny Meyer drink mixes at Williams Sonoma, so you know you're big time when they start mass producing your signature cocktails!
I have only eaten at 1 other Danny Meyer restaurant, The Modern, and it was utterly fabulous. We went last August with Mr. Pit's family and it was incredible. We had a lovely day at MoMA before our awesome dinner, and every part of the meal was perfect.
Anyways, the biggest news of all is this: I am going to be a 1 time (hopefuly more!) contributor to The Preppy Princess' blog! I emailed her to thank her for posting the Martha ticket information, and since she is the reason I got the tickets, I thought I could atleast email her a 'thanks'! Turns out she wants a play by play of the day, as well as pictures from the event, and I told her I would be thrilled to contribute!! You can read her blog by going here and clicking on her blog icon in the middle of the page, plus, they have super cute preppy things for sale, so shop while you're on!
Look for me on the blog the 3rd week of March or so, yippee!

oh, and by the way, I LOVE this new shift by Lilly, yay for Spring!!

Martha and Me!!!

BIG NEWS, I'm talking HUGE.
I am going to be in the audience for the taping of The Martha Stewart Show, and it's the anniversary of Lilly Pulitzer episode!
I just got the email that I got the tickets this afternoon, and I have to be in New York on March 11th, and to the studio by 8:30 that morning. I am so excited I can't even stand it. I called my mom to tell her about it (it was a surprise for her birthday, but I didn't tell her before since I had to 'win' the tickets) and she told me she was going to cry. I am SO happy that I could make her so happy and excited. She LOVES Martha, as do I, and we both freaking adore Lilly (obvi) and I can't believe we get to go to this show. Seriously, best day ever. Plus, since it was at the end of the totally shit filled week that we had (Mr. Pit's Grandmother passed away on Wednesday) so I was looking for something to brighten my day, and this totally helped. I responded to the email right away to ensure our seats, and I already have us booked on the 5:52 am Amtrak train from 30th street :) :)
Anyways, have a fabulous weekend, I am going home to make a nice dinner then we are off to NY for the weekend to deal with family matters.
Peace, Love and Lilly!
xoxo Mrs. Pit