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March 23, 2013

#WesterosVIP {Game of Thrones Season 3 Philadelphia Premiere Event}

Do you remember my post a few weeks ago about my huge obsession with Game of Thrones? Well imagine my delight when I got an email from HBO, inviting me to their Philadelphia #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere event last Tuesday. It was definitely delight. My co-worker Tara has always been my GoT partner in crime at the office, so I invited her to come with. And what an evening we had!

We were told the dress code was “dressy casual,” which we spent way too long obsessing over. What we opted for must have been right, because we got compliments all night! I even got to debut my new Prabal Gurung for Target dress.

Emily Tharp of Her Philly before the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia (wearing Prabal Gurung For Target® Dress w/ Full Skirt in Floral Crush Print)

Dress: Prabal Gurung For Target / Watch: Coach / Bag: Kate Spade / Booties: Just Fab

Tara Kearns before the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia wearing J. Crew

Dress & Cardi: J. Crew / Necklace: Amrita Singh / Shoes: Jessica Simpson

The #WesterosVIP Reception was held at the Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar (200 South 40th St.). The space was beautiful, nice & big with huge windows and lots of sun. We started with a taste of something I was super excited for: the new Brewery Ommegang Game of Thrones Iron Throne Blonde Ale (that’s a mouthful)! The beer was delicious, very refreshing & light. I loved the bottle too. I’ll definitely be purchasing my own stash!

Bar staff at Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly Sampling Brewery Ommegang's Iron Throne Blonde Ale during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her Philly Sampling Brewery Ommegang's Iron Throne Blonde Ale during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her Philly Bottles of Brewery Ommegang's Iron Throne Blonde Ale during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her Philly Close up of the bottle art on Brewery Ommegang's Iron Throne Blonde Ale during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her PhillyEmily Tharp from Her Philly sampling Brewery Ommegang's Iron Throne Blonde Ale during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her Philly

After the taste test, we headed over to take our photo with the Game of Thrones Pop! Television Figurines. From L-R, if you’re interested: Khaleesi, Tyrion Lannister, Khal Drogo, Sandor Clegane, Ned Stark and a Whitewalker. The Khaleesi figurine even held a cute little dragon!

Preview of the Game of Thrones Pop! Television Figurines (Khaleesi, Tyrion Lannister, Khal Drogo, Sandor Clegane, Ned Stark and a Whitewalker) during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her PhillyPreview of the Game of Thrones Pop! Television Figurines (Khaleesi, Tyrion Lannister & Khal Drogo) during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her PhillyEmily Tharp and Tara Kearns pose with Khaleesi & Khal Drogo Game of Thrones Pop! Television Figurines during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP Season 3 Premiere! / Her Philly

What’s a party without yummy grub? We chomped on the awesome passed appetizers while we mingled.

Food from Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly

Sampling Food from Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly

I’d have to say our favorite part of the night was the “photo booth.” The photographer & his assistant were fab, they let you do whatever poses you liked! Everyone loved our jumping shot – didn’t Tara get some serious air?

Taking photos in the Iron Throne photobooth during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her PhillyTaking photos in the Iron Throne photobooth during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly Taking photos in the Iron Throne photobooth during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly

After the pictures were done, there were iPads where you could email, tweet or Facebook the photo (super cool!). They also printed a copy for each of us. Here’s how our’s turned out:

Taking photos in the Iron Throne photobooth during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly Taking photos in the Iron Throne photobooth during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly

After the reception, we headed next door to Rave Motion Pictures (230 South 40th St.) for the screening of the Season 3 Premiere! We were given GoT baseball caps and got to hear the event’s organizers chat about the premiere. Then, it was bye bye cell phones – or the security guards with night vision goggles were kicking you out! 🙂

In Game of Thrones baseball caps before the Season 3 Premiere during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her PhillyGetting ready to watch the Season 3 Premiere before the Season 3 Premiere during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly

Without giving, well, any of the premiere episode away, I will say: you will love it. The production value never ceases to amaze me for GoT, and seeing it on a big screen was fantastic. From what I’ve seen both of new actors & old, I may have some new favorites this season! Possible contenders are as follows: Jorah Mormont (hot), Margaery Tyrell (hotter), & Khaleesi’s dragons (hottest).

All done! After the Season 3 Premiere during the HBO Game of Thrones #WesterosVIP event in Philadelphia / Her Philly

Overall, the event was amazing. I am so thankful to HBO for inviting me, it was certainly a night I will never forget!

So WHO’S EXCITED FOR THE SEASON 3 PREMIERE OF GAME OF THRONES? Let me know, it’s just over a week away & I can’t wait to hear what you think! xx

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February 25, 2013

Talk Dothraki To Me {My Game of Thrones Obsession}

I remember the day my sister introduced me to HBO’s Game of Thrones. It was a Sunday, and I watched six episodes that day – that’s six hours of falling in true love. I have been obsessed ever since.

On Friday, HBO released the trailer for Season 3. It looks amazing, and I am counting down the days until I get to see Khaleesi and the crew back in action.

I’ve been loving the song that’s played in the first few seconds. Here it is, in case you’re loving it too.

Do you watch Game of Thrones? If so, please, please comment, so we can talk about it for hours on end together 🙂 If not, what TV show do you get your craziest over?

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December 12, 2012

Insta-Month: A Look Back {November}

Pulled pork, corn and coleslaw     UDel Blue Hens tailgate

Pulled pork, corn & coleslaw ala Chef Jordan // University of Delaware football tailgate with my sister

Feeding giraffes at Naples Zoo     Reading Game of Thrones in the sun!

Feeding giraffes on vacation at the Naples Zoo // A peek at one of my more relaxing vacation days

Bonita Beach, FL Sunset     Philadelphia blogger

A no-filter sunset at Bonita Beach // Pre-Thanksgiving dinner couple shot

Chilly Philadelphia Eagles game     Weekend brunch at Marathon Grill

Bundled up before a very cold Eagles game // Delicious brunch specials & mimosas @ Marathon Grill

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