I changed outfits 14 times in 5 days this week. On Monday I got caught in a downpour while Tuesdays’ day off sent me to three different events over a number of hours. Wednesday things just weren’t working for me outfit wise and I ended up with clothes all over the floor before work, while events in the evening saw another quick switcheroo in the Ladies. Thursday presented itself as warm but turned cold quickly while after work parties deemed work attire far too boring. Casual Friday in the office always presents a problem but slipping on the trackies for a night in was by far the most comfy, and highly anticipated, change of the week. This morning I managed to hang everything back in the wardrobe, wash the worn and return a dozen pairs of shoes to their boxes – all just another week in the life of a busy fashionista.
Tuesday night’s event was held at the Bond Lounge, Bond St Melbourne. I envisaged 007 style decor and wasn’t disappointed. Leather everywhere, lounge chairs and footstools make you want to lie around sipping martinis but I settled for Cosmopolitans and Sex on the Beach. The event, put on by the fabulous Kimberley Smith of Escapade Events, was entitled ‘Massages and Cocktails’, and that is exactly what we got. The ladies from Endota Spa treated us to neck and shoulder treatments while we sipped gorgeous drinks and mingled with the guests, chatting about all manner of fashion, news and views. Kimberley is to be commended for getting Escapade off the ground, and all the girls who have attended her events are grateful for the time and effort she has put in to helping Melbourne ladies meet new friends and contacts. It is with sadness that Kimberley is retiring the current format that Escapade runs in due to financial constraints but we look forward to her monthly catch ups and the day when Escapade is back (with a vengeance!! Oh wait, that’s not Bond, that’s Die Hard….)
In keeping with the theme of meeting new people, Wednesday night I headed to Toorak for drinks, dinner and a flick with the lovely ladies I have met in the Twitterverse. There are seven on us who frequently attend the same fashion events and one of the brilliant ladies in our midst suggested a catch up that didn’t involve champagne, canapés and gift bags. I had a quite brilliant time and laughed away the evening. Our film suited us down to the ground; ‘Valentino – The Last Emperor’ and everyone enjoyed this spectacular tribute to a master of the fashion industry.
Finally it was Thursday and the event I had been quite looking forward to all week (or for at least 24 hours since I got home on Wednesday night, so many things to look forward to in my life!) had arrived. Miss Money Penny’s Spring Racing Designer Event was being held at the Hotel Nest in Albert Park, with Makeovers, Manicures and Martini’s for guests and Massages on the side. Attendees were invited to bring along their second hand designer wares suitable for Spring Racing and a boutique of sorts was set up, along with millinery and accessory agents and frock hire gurus, Indian Giver. After champagne and canapés, a hand massage and make up touch ups, Penny drew door prizes, thanked sponsors and then let us loose on the designer goods! So many gorgeous dresses, jackets, suits and shoes among others had been brought in by the 50 or so guests and were quickly snapped up and tried on by enthusiastic purchasers. Stylist Bronwyn was on hand to assist with putting outfits together while the opinions of girlfriends was never far from the change room door. One of the girls walked away with a darling blue strapless frock that was pre loved by a celebrity… but Penny wasn’t giving away any trade secrets.
The gift bags at Escapade and Miss Money Penny were weighed down with goodies and as luck would have it, I managed to win door prizes at both events. Thanks to Kimberley/Bloom for Tuesday night and Penny/Party Feet for Thursday night!
So come Friday night, as previously mentioned, I was more than happy to throw on the trackies and enjoy The Shawshank Redemption in front of the heater. I love this lifestyle more than you could possibly imagine, but sometimes a night in doing the daggiest things is just what this fashionista needs.
