Saturday, January 29, 2011

Saying Goodbye to Diane!

Lola & Eloise fell apart when they found out Diane was leaving and resigned themselves to their "loft" to pull themselves together.

Lola and Eloise were in pieces after my last day as Leigh's fashion marketing intern this past Wednesday. We had a great time together the past few months and I was happy to have brought them to life, but it's time to pass the girls onto their next keeper! Their adventures don't stop here! Leigh's newest intern, Annie Tilma, will be accompanying the duo around Grand Rapids.

Lola has high hopes of making her way to shopping malls to "network" with the male mannequins, while Eloise insists they maintain their high standards. (Eloise insists the tuxedo clad male mannequin in the stock room is a perfectly eligible match for Lola, but she doesn't seem convinced.) Annie will have her job cut out for her to ensure the girls' strong, disparate personalities don't get the best of them! The girls hope to visit more restaurants (without packing on the pounds), shows and special events this spring!

Diane with Patrick, Rebecca [and one of Lola & Eloise's headless friends] on Diane's last day

My time with Lola and Eloise was a blast. From stopping for a glass of wine at Reserve GR, wearing Pamella Roland gowns at the Meijer Gardens Holiday Gala, braving holiday shopping, watching Cirque de Noel with Rebecca and Meg to being guests at the Design 1 runway show and braving the Van Andel [and thousands of fans] for a Griffins game, I had an amazing time working on this project with Rebecca, Patrick and the Leigh's team!!

Be sure to visit Leigh's for any of your wardrobe needs, and look out for Lola and Eloise (say hello, Lola won't bite!)

Monday, January 24, 2011

Getting Our Game on with the Griffins

Lola [right] & myself with Griff this past Saturday

Though Lola had already spent her Friday night at the Griffins game (enjoying $1 beers and hot dogs), she was game for watching the Griffins second game against the Chicago Wolves with me this past Saturday. My family and I are hardcore Red Wings fans and while we try to see several games every season, I figured a Griffins game would be the next best thing and a smaller venue where I could ensure Lola didn't find her way down to meet the players.

This was our most laid back outing yet, and a refreshing change from slipping into evening gowns and high heels. I wore a new See by Chloe top with a Bindya splash scarf I found on sale at Leigh's and a pair of Sold Design Lab jeggings. Lola resisted the urge to wear a showstopping ensemble and stiletto boots for the sake of not tumbling down to our center ice seats. Instead she wore a Pono necklace, BCBG Max Azria top and Sold Design Lab jeggings.



At first intermission we mingled by the Monster tent for some extra energy and met some friendly faces, including Griff who literally swept Lola off her feet. He was a bit of a departure from her previous admirers, but I had a good laugh chasing after him as he carried Lola away.



Waiting for the second period with Maria and Abbi
Despite our over-the-top cheering, the Griffins unfortunately lost their second game (5-3) against the Wolves. Lola still counts the evening as a personal win for her encounter with Griff and claims to have met a couple of eligible Griffins players!