A few weeks ago I was invited to become an Aussie Angel and attend a Mad Hatters Tea Party at Mews of Mayfair- a rather posh establishment that sells £550 bottles of wines in central London.
I'm always slightly wary of these very kind offers- I don't blog for the freebies- and as clichéd as it may be, I refuse to be a brand puppet. You want me to write about an all new and exclusive range of dog leads or revolutionary tampons? No thanks.
But when Aussie asked, I had already been using their products for a considerable amount of time. They were polite-not pushy- and I definitely couldn't pass up a chance to meet some great blog-writers.
Aussie also have a great approach with bloggers, and a really dedicated PR team- they treated each of us and our guests brilliantly and don't patronise like some terrible companies and their PR.
I'm always slightly wary of these very kind offers- I don't blog for the freebies- and as clichéd as it may be, I refuse to be a brand puppet. You want me to write about an all new and exclusive range of dog leads or revolutionary tampons? No thanks.
But when Aussie asked, I had already been using their products for a considerable amount of time. They were polite-not pushy- and I definitely couldn't pass up a chance to meet some great blog-writers.
Aussie also have a great approach with bloggers, and a really dedicated PR team- they treated each of us and our guests brilliantly and don't patronise like some terrible companies and their PR.
The night consisted of us mingling and chatting and drinking champagne, admiring the beautifully decorated room and eating the delicious little canapés.
We were all given a presentation about how to effectively style curly/frizzy hair by a couple of the Aussie stylists and we were all encouraged to share our own tips and how-to's. Throughout the night the stylists were on hand for hair-makeovers and did some fabulous 1950's hair-dos on a few of the ladies (see below for pictures)
We were all given a presentation about how to effectively style curly/frizzy hair by a couple of the Aussie stylists and we were all encouraged to share our own tips and how-to's. Throughout the night the stylists were on hand for hair-makeovers and did some fabulous 1950's hair-dos on a few of the ladies (see below for pictures)
Amy from For Domestic Goddess, Redial after Aussie got their hands on her hair! A gorgeous 1940's re-style.
The big surprise of the night was revealed mid teacup-gin-cocktail. Expert milliner to the stars (Dita Von Teese, Alexa Chung etc) Katherine Elizabeth was there with her team to give us all a crash course in making fascinators and decorative hair-bands!
The table was laden with ribbons, beads, buttons, feathers and threads to use as we chose to decorate our very own piece. Katherine Elizabeth and her millinery team helped us along the way and it was pretty fiddly at first.
I think mine was quite a poor attempt compared to some of the girls' creations but it was very fun and we all had a giggle trying to sew everything together!
The table was laden with ribbons, beads, buttons, feathers and threads to use as we chose to decorate our very own piece. Katherine Elizabeth and her millinery team helped us along the way and it was pretty fiddly at first.
I think mine was quite a poor attempt compared to some of the girls' creations but it was very fun and we all had a giggle trying to sew everything together!
Lil from A Storm in a Teacup and Danni & Maria from Frills n Spills get stuck in with making their pretty hair accessories- I can't wait to see Maria post a picture of hers, it was so lovely and vintage-looking.
Showing off our newest wardrobe-additions! Myself and my two guests, Hannah & Mandy.
Hannahs pale blue fascinator with a huge ribbon bow and buckle and Lil looking very pretty in her lilac feather fancy, a perfect combination with her red hair!
My (slightly-lame) attempt at fascinator making! Love the feathers though, the green is beautiful!
As the night came to an end I said my goodbyes to some of the nicest girls I've had the pleasure of meeting and was presented with a gorgeous goody bag of conditioning and curl-defining products (which I used this morning and can confirm- like all their other products- they work a dream and smell absolutely divine- the boy can't stop smelling my hair!), some playing cards...
...and some mysterious but heavenly juice of elderflower or lychee in the sweetest bottle! And drink it I did, but I was disappointed to find I didn't shrink to the size of a mouse, nor grow to the height of a house! To make up for the lack of magical happenings, I was delighted to find these kitsch cupcake beauties as the cherry on top of my goody bag.
So, thank you! Thank you to the wonderful Emma and Lisa who were running the show and were welcoming and funny and friendly.
And thank you to these lovelies who made the night so much fun! Go and add their wonderful, interesting blogs to your blog roll right now.
Danni & Maria from Frills n Spills
Lil from A Storm in a Teacup
Hayley from Ceriselle
Milly from Mlle Milly
Aysha from My Unemployed Life
Sherin & Leia from Hi Fashion
Lydia from Lyd's Blonde Thoughts
33 comments:
oh those earrings are so cute! sometimes i wish i was closer to london for events like this
ellieeee i love your photos.i bet your fascinator is as amazing as you.
can't wait for my aussie night!
xx
fi
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WOW! I cannot wait for the Aussome Volume party in June - I had no idea it would be so utterly fabulous! How amazingly generous of Aussie. Lil looks gorgeous... as do you! :) xxx
Looks like you gals had a lovely time :) Im jealous of all these aussie blogger events, they look like so much fun! Your fascinator is really nice, must have been fiddly to make! xx
Ellie, your fascinator is gorgeous! My, how I'd love the chance to have a go at making one.
it looks like you had a wonderful time, the pictures are so lovely. your fascinator is great, i adore the colours of the feathers!
love, jazzabelle. xxx
it looks like you had a wonderful time, the pictures are so lovely. your fascinator is great, i adore the colours of the feathers!
love, jazzabelle. xxx
Last night was so much fun! I wish I had been able to chat with you properly. Also, you are such a good photographer - the pictures turned out so beautifully! Oh, and the 40s inspired updo on the girl in the nautical dress can be found here I believe: http://fordgredial.com/
What a brilliantly fun event!
looks like you have a super time! exciting to me invited to events like this, go you!
This event looks so amazing! How beautifully decorated and creative everything looks.
Especially love the Drink Me :)
Ahh! I've always wanted to have a go at making my own fascinator but have been too worried that I'll just wreck all of my materials :(
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Wow, that looks so much fun! I can't wait for my Aussie Angels party - I'm a Aussome Volume girl myself!
Looks like everyone was in good form at the party. Love those lovely hats;-)
It was lovely to meet you, I'm looking forward to whats coming up now!
Your photos are awesome too, love the effects :)
im so jealous of you guys that got to go! it looks fab! all those feathers and bits and bobs! adorable!
What a lovely event! So pretty. You're very lucky! xx
What an amazing event, it sounds just lovely. It's nice to feel appreciated as a blogger and not like a second-rate attendee. And that goodie bag is awesome!
Lovely pictures, I always forget to take decent photos at events!
xx
I love the cupcake earrings and I wish I could do 1940s hair (but mine is waaaaay to short). B and I had a tea party too this weekend and one of our friends brought two fascinators. I think I'll make that an "activity" for our next Murder Mystery themed afternoon.
Cheers!
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That looked like so much fun and what a beautiful location, too.
Your fascinator isn't lame in the slightest, I'm in awe of your talents.
I'm definately going to check out your blog recommendations, too.
Vix
xxx
Looks fab! I'm so jealous, would love the be an Aussie Angel, they really do care about bloggers don't they.
Your fascinator is great! looks very vintage.
X x
Your fascinator is fab, not lame at all! Looks like you had a great evening, lucky you :) x
It looks like you had a wonderful time :)
that looks like it was so much fun!
What a fabulous post and what an event. I've just come across your blog as yummyhair just tweeted about. Love your 'vintage' look photography too. Wow, that was some amazing tea party! liloo, luscious long tribe member :) x
Looks like fun :) Love the earrings!
Stars and Shoes
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Ohhhh it looks fantastic. I love Aussie products too, i've used them for years. I love the earrings xx
Ohhhh it looks fantastic. I love Aussie products too, i've used them for years. I love the earrings xx
I am SOOOOO frickin jealous!! this sound slike an amazing night!! i wish i didnt live in the Irish countryside sometimes!! fabulous post my dear. you lok fabulous as always!
vicki xo
That looks like such a fun night and your fascinator is gorgeous! I love the colours and that goodie bag is awesome, such cute earrings!!
Hey hun,
Was lovely to meet you!! What is your twitter? I've add your blog but the twitter link isn't taking me to your profile.
Amy x
i'm painfully jealous!!
this looks like so much fun!!
i have added you to my blog roll btw :)
xx
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