Our Private Preview at Burberry
April turned out to be fantastic.  First, there was another adventure to Washington, D.C., for a second visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This time, the NMAAHC tour included coordinating thirteen family and friends from New York, Maryland, and Philadelphia. And I can’t forget my unique experience at the Chico’s casting call in New York City. But the pièce de résistance this month was our VIP preview at Burberry.

Our Private Preview at Burberry.
Our VIP Preview at Burberry. The Burberry Store at the King of Prussia Mall.

I say “our” because my BFF and I were invited to attend a private showing of Burberry’s Spring 2017 line inside its store at the King of Prussia Mall.

Remember the old American Express ad slogan, “Membership has privileges?” I got a taste of that with my Vogue VIP membership. It offers me tremendous benefits. I’ve been a member since August 2016, and undoubtedly, the $200 fee has already been paid for itself.

Of course, the lure was not just a subscription to the 125-year-old fashion magazine but also the opportunity to own a limited-edition Clare V suede foldover clutch and receive other monthly exclusive perks.

Some of the Vogue VIP exclusive insider access benefits include:
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The 2016 Met Gala Special Issue
?  A six-month gift subscription to Vogue to share
?  Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Vogue Editor Chats
?  Monthly Perks for Clothing Discounts
?  Private Invitations to Product Launches and Store Opening in New York City and Los Angeles
?  Personalized Stationery and Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper for all members
?  Limited-edition Tat. tly temporary tattoos created with Vogue in celebration of its 125th anniversary

Our Private Preview at Burberry.
Our VIP Preview at Burberry. The Vogue VIP Membership Clare V Suede Metallic Foldover Clutch in VIP Kit.

After most of the 300 members received their Vogue VIP kit that included the limited-edition Clare V clutch, we were encouraged to share how they styled it on the Vogue VIP Facebook page.

Our Private Preview at Burberry.
Our VIP Preview at Burberry. The looks I shared with the Vogue VIP Facebook Page, how I styled my Clare V limited-edition folder over clutch during my Vogue VIP 2016-2017 Membership.

Every month when my new Vogue issue arrives, I also create creativity, styling the magazine’s latest edition on their Facebook page. You can see some of my styling in the video below.

 

But the ultimate Vogue VIP perk was an email inviting a guest and me to a private preview at Burberry in the King of Prussia Mall last Saturday with Vogue’s Special Events Director and Market Stylist Cara Crowley.

Our Private Preview at Burberry

But wait, there’s more. Then, Vogue gifted us $1000 — a huge surprise because I thought we would get $500 (which is still pretty nice). Boy, am I glad I signed up for the exclusive membership?

Our Private Preview at Burberry

Burberry and other high-end designer shops are located in the new luxury wing at the mall. When we got to the store, Cara Crowley greeted us with water and a Mimosa—quite the warm welcome.

Our Private Preview at Burberry

The 161-year-old British label’s Spring 2017 trends include blush color, stripes, off-the-shoulder looks, bomber jackets, and lace. Furthermore, we had the chance to try everything out! Check out the photos of us working on some of the items below.

Our Private Preview at Burberry

Our Private Preview at Burberry
Our Private Preview at Burberry Our Private Preview at Burberry

Our Private Preview at Burberry
Our VIP Preview is at Burberry, King of Prussia Mall. Cynthia is modeling the 2017 Spring Fashions Items: a Breton Stripe Polo and an Off-the-Shoulder Sweatshirt.
Our Private Preview at Burberry
Our VIP Preview is at Burberry, King of Prussia Mall. Cynthia is modeling her Burberry purchase, the Tropical Gabardine Trench Coat in Bright Olive.

Our Private Preview at Burberry

Our Private Preview at Burberry
Our VIP Preview at Burberry. Location: Burberry King of Prussia Mall. Wearing our purchases: Eugenia: Burberry Reversible Check Merino Wool Poncho in Ash Rose, Vogue Magazine Special Events Director, Cara Crowley Burberry Check Detail Denim Jacket in White, Cynthia: Burberry Tropical Gabardine Trench Coat in Bright Olive.
 Eugenia was wearing a Fifteen Twenty Lace Up Black Dress similar to this one but with short sleeves and a Topshop Mimosa Pointy Toe Silver Bootie.

As Burberry is known initially for its Capes rather than trench coats, as shown above, I opted for a cape over a military trench. I love the drama of a cape. I chose the Burberry Check Reversible Wool Cape in Ash Rose.

Henry Moore Burberry Scarf
 The Henry Moore Burberry Scarf I purchased.

Lastly, I also left with a limited-edition Burberry Henry Moore scarf. It’s an homage to the British sculptor who inspired Burberry’s Spring 2017 collection. Burberry’s creative director, Christopher Bailey, has childhood memories of spending time in a park with Moore’s sculptures.  In a word, the day was incredibly chic.

Have you had any similar blogger experiences?  Please share in the comments below.

Have a fabulous, stylish, and fierce week.