Yesterday a
work contact invited me to the press
screening of H&M’s new David Beckham ad (directed by Guy Richie) at London’s super-swanky Soho hotel and, well,
I said yes obviously (carpe Diem! Carpe Beckhamem!), hoping that David would be
there, catch a glimpse of me and fall head over heels in love. Just kidding, I already
have my very own blond thirtysomething David . However, I got my butt out of my
work-from-home PJs and into a lace dress and off I trotted.
Every time I’m
invited to a fancy fashion thing (which tends to happen, as I work in the industry)
I feel like such an outsider. Everyone’s so stylish and chic and wearing this
season’s Prada, while I remain a frizzy-haired weirdo in faux-leather shoes. And
I’m always the only one who doesn’t know anyone. Still, at the end I always
have fun. Everyone treats you like a queen just because you’re from a website
or magazine, there’s always really pretty food which no-one ever eats (I used
to be the only one laying into the cookies, but now that I’m vegan I find
myself joining the calorie-counter team in a hunger strike) and champagne (now
that, on the other hand, I’m always up for) and there’s almost always a goodie
bag at the end. Who could say no to a goodie bag? Not me.
Here are some bits and pieces from H&M's lovely Valentine's Day collection:
…and the
film itself…ladies, get ready to swoon and gentlemen, get ready to, well, feel
inspired to work out!
Pictures by me
I have to admit that David Beckham does absolutely nothing for me, it is true. I can hear you screaming from here ;) But that does look like a very nice day out!
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