Wednesday 25 August 2010

Tapas & Champagne Cocktails...

Hey girlies :)

Hope you've all enjoyed the sun these past few days, it's actually been pretending to be summer for the past few days where I live hehe

So on Saturday night myself and everyone from the boutique where I work went out for staff drinks and Tapas at La Tasca. This was a whole new experience for me, as I've never tried Tapas before.. I tend to stick to 'safe' foods, ones that I know, but this was a great opportunity to try something new. We then headed out to the Quayside Malmaison for Champagne cocktails... Never a good idea after the copious amounts we had already consumed! At the time, the food tasted amazing, but unfortunately it didn't agree with me and I came down with a bug, for a couple of days afterwards :(

The night overall was a great success however, with lots of sangria flowing it really got me in the mood for my holiday off to Tenerife :) 

I decided after hearing such positive things from Annabella about the Sally Hansen 'Airbrush Legs' to give it a go. I truly and honestly HATE my legs with a passion, I unfortunately suffer from hereditary 'thread' or spider veins which I am looking into getting treatment for, but since finding this little gem I may not have to spring so soon for the invasive sclerotherapy (I am terrified of needles...) 

So here we have it, my outfit choice for a Spanishy Tapas night out...


Dress - River Island
Shoes - Topshop Dupe from Garage Shoes
Oversized Bangle (Worn as Cuff) - Local Boutique


I wanted my makeup to look fairly 'glamourous' and so decided to use shadows from my Sleek 'Storm' palette: Shimmery Champagne, Mocha (matte) brown & also the matte Black...

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Here you can see a closeup of my eyelid.. I also applied some Girls Aloud 'Sarah' Lashes to add a bit of interest and oomph :) 

So what about you ladies, did you get up to anything exciting this past weekend? Do you have anything special planned for the Bank Holiday Weekend? 
Muchos Loveee xxx



34 comments:

  1. This dress is absolutely fab!!!
    Love the colours on you, you look gorgeous sweetie :)

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  2. Wow, you look fab! Your hair looks gorgeous and the dress really suits you. Love the shoes too!

    Stacey xx

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  3. you look absolutely gorgeous!! I love the outfit makeup and hair!! Sorry you got sick hun, food poisoning is yucky :( I want to try sally hansen airbrush legs... hope I like it :) xxx

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  4. You look completely beautiful!! So blooming jealous!! hehe

    Glad you had a good night, but yucky bug is horrible :(

    xx

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  5. You look gorgeous, your hair and make up is very similar to Cheryl Cole's! Oh and I'm posting Sable tomorrow, sorry for the delay x

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  6. goshhh you are flawless! you look fantastic in that dress and your legs look great! ooo im jealous youre going to tenerife, its heaven there! im already counting down the days till i go back! xx

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  7. wow you are sooo beautiful! love the shoes and your hair:)

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  8. Aww how nice are all of you ladies! You never fail to put a smile on my face :)

    Thanks so so much for all of the lovely comments!

    @ Onna - It's fab hun, I was so skeptical but it literally makes you look like you're wearing tights or that they have infact been 'airbrushed' hehe Fab stuff!

    @ Jen - Such a compliment thanks sweetie, she is stunning, so if I can have hair and makeup like hers i'll be over the moon! - Oh and no worries about the shadow, can't wait to test it out though :)

    @ Alexandra - It's so gorgeous isn't it, I go every year cause I love it soo much!

    Xx

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  9. Absolutely stunning! And the dress is simply breathtaking!
    WOW!!!
    X
    Catanya

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  10. you look stunning! love your hair! :)

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  11. Ahh my lovely laura, you look so fab!
    What lippie are you wearing?
    Sounds like you had an amazing time, i had a lovely night in watching x factor and a curry takeaway with my girlies haha
    x x

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  12. Oh my god you look amazing!! Stunning outfit, love the hair and makeup :) xxxx

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  13. that dress is gorgeous on you!i love your makeup:)xxx

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  14. Ahh, I've been trying to find wedges like that for ages, thankyouthankyouthankyou!
    They shall be mine, £35 is a lot more affordable than the £100+ that Topshop wanted.
    The dress suits you so well.

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  15. You look totally stunning =)

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  16. Totally stunning- I know I always say it but I am truely in love with your hair. I love this dress, and the whole outfit is lovely xx

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  17. Absolutely gorgeous! Love the dress, the hair, the make up - you look stunning.
    xx

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  18. My goodness girl, you are STUNNING!
    I'm so so so jealous :)
    An EOTD would be good... i'd love to see how you created the eyeshadow look because it's fab :) x


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  19. You look gorgeous - I love that dress, so summery! :) x

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  20. That dress is amazing... you look fab!

    Having serious hair envy right now!!

    Jen xx

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  21. i just LOVE your outfit posts, you have an amazing taste !!!
    really like your hair too, do you use anything to get that volume or just backcomb your hair ? x

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  22. You look gorgeous! Love it.

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  23. I love, love, love the shoes.
    They're gorgeous!
    As well as your all look (:

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  24. Thanks again girls for all of your super nice comments, it honestly shocks me at the response which I get from you amazing girls.. :)

    @ Darling Heart - Hey sweetie, ooo sounds like you had a fabby weekend! I caught up with X Factor on Monday when I was feeling a little better hehe .. I've just got MAC's Blankety on, it's an amplified so is super creamy but it's a lovely nude :)

    @ Mel - Thanks girlie, and I use the Schwarzkopf Osis Dust It Mattifying Powder (you can purchase from Salons or wholesalers for abour £8-9) It really gives your hair texture and you can work with it so much easier.. I do back comb it a little too :)

    @ Lauren - Thanks Sweets, I might just do this for you.. It looked nice on the night but it's actually photographed really well and shown up the shadows.. Shall give it a think over!

    @ Lucy Lights - Hey peaches! .. Yup, I have to admit I was a bit aprehensive going into the store (preconceptions etc..) But in all honesty, for a pair of shoes i'll be wearing to go out in for drinks etc I'd def rather pay £35 than the Topshop price :) - Glad i've helped!

    Xxx

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  25. you are absolutely gorgeous, girl! i'm sure that's not the first time you've heard that. i adore your outfit.

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  26. Check you out girl! Such a stunner! And your hair is lush! Heart your outfit too, I could never pull off an outfit like that. JEALOUS! Much love. xx

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  27. You look gorgeous as usual :) Love the dress!

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  28. You truly beautiful my little sunshine :) Gorgeous hair and that dress is divine!
    xx

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  29. What a cute outfit! Love the shoes... and your hair! Wow! (=

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  30. love your blog, just stumbled across it!
    love the dress, amazing colours, and love what you did with your eyes.
    you're gorgeous girl!
    xxxx

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  31. You're gorgeous, girl! Great taste, and beautiful make-up x

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  32. Hi sweet, if you ever feel like selling this dress, I have dibs! Haha :) I love it, but it's only available in a size 14 :(:(:( sad face! Love the hair aswell xxx

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