Fragrance Direct Christmas Party

Hello!

I've been so busy gearing up for Christmas that this post has been a bit delayed. I'm now off work until January and chilling at my mum and dad's so I'm hoping to catch up on my blogging while I've got a little more spare time.

I few weeks ago I was invited to a great event with Fragrance Direct at their festive 'Christmas Blogger Party'. At the time, I wasn't feeling particularly Christmassy but this really put me in the mood.

Fragrance Direct combined their great ranges of fragrance and cosmetics with delicious drinks and food, as well as bowling! The event was held at All Star Lanes in Manchester, a really cool retro-style bowling alley and we had our own private room with its own bar and two bowling lanes.

Longline blazer- Monki

Top- Killstar

Fragrance Direct made every effort to make everything festive. There was fake snow everywhere, a tree and the most amazing Christmas crackers filled with little beauty treats.

It's probably a bit late for Christmas gifts but Fragrance Direct have currently got a huge sale on with big discounts on their already amazing prices.

Having tried out lots of perfumes on the night, my favourite fragrance had to be Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent. Can you spot any of your favourites on the table?

It's not your birthday too-dayyyy...

It was, in fact, almost a month ago!

But I promised to post a little montage of things I got- which wasn't a great deal because I am now 22 and not a child! Boo!

Okay so the old-styley prints were from my friend Charlotte. Been looking for something like these to pretty-up my flat so they're perfect. I just need to thrift some mis-matched frames for them now!

The cute coasters and tissue box were little presents from my mum (now I've moved out I expect I will fall victim to constantly receiving presents 'for the house').

The gorgeous silver and turquoise stone bracelet was from my friend Sophie- she has such an eye for these things. I don't wear silver much but really should so was really pleased with it.

The earrings and perfume were from the boyf (plus a slap-up meal might I add). Hypnotic Poison by Dior is my absolute fave and has been since I was about 12 years old and smelt one of my best friend's sister's bottle. This one is the 'Sensuelle' version which is a little more subtle than the original.

I also chucked in the Mac foundation which was a little present to myself, along with my JCs. I tend to invest in really good mascaras rather than any other variety of makeup, but after trying the Mac Studio Fix Fluid I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to a cheaper foundation! This is honestly fantastic; I used to think that I didn't really want/need much coverage but in my old age, my skin is a little worse for wear (mainly a build up of spot scars) and this foundation gives amazing coverage without looking too heavy. Love it!

I bought this playsuit to wear on my birthday night out. It's v. v. simple but I thought it was a good investment as it's so versatile. I bought it from a brand called Baylis and Knight, from Afflecks Palace in Manchester. All their items are handmade locally and they're such amazing quality for the price. This one was just £25.

There wasn't a great full picture of me in it on the night but I may use it for an outfit post soon.

Here's half of me with some of the Birmingham crew (couldn't resist, such a chav at heart)- there's not a picture of us all together; really wished I had been more dedicated to photos on the night!

Speaking of the uni girls, they got me this fab vintage mohair jumper!

I absolutely love it. I think it's hand-knitted because there are no labels- extra unique and special. It's very autumnal so I'm wearing it as much as possible before December, for which I'm on the hunt for a big tacky Christmas jumper!

Lots of love,

Foxy
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