PARTY TIME!!!

>>>PARTY TIME: AT THE FREEMASON CHRISTMAS DINNER>>>

Last Friday, my boyfriend took me to the Freemason Christmas dinner (Gosh! Time flies so quick and I can't believe it was my 3rd Christmas dinner with them!) and as always, we had to make an effort to look... let's just say... 'nice'.

As some of you have been aware of the preparation that I've been doing in the past weeks, I hope it all has paid off. For the night, I'd like to look a bit classy with a touch of glam. That day was so hectic for me as I've nearly spent most of the day doing my pedicure and manicure that I can't believe I went to have my hair done without make up on (Shock horror, I know!). Well, I had to make the most of the time I had to prepare.

Below are 'a few' photos that we've taken before we headed for the party. I didn't have the chance to take any at the party though :(

My gorgeous boyfriend and I :)

Another one of us :)

Oh right! Be warned... the rest are just pure cam whoring ha ha ha!

'Does my bum look big in this?' pose. No, not really... just wanted to show the back of the dress

Back of my dress :)... a better one I think

We had a lovely night and it was nice to see everyone again.

What about you? How's your Christmas celebration doing so far?

Care to share? Please do :)

TTFN!!!

MY HAPPY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

>>>I SHOPPED, HE DROPPED>>>

Hello guys! I'm back! Oh gosh... I've been so busy during our trip in London with shopping and shows. We didn't even had chance to visit some places that we planned to such as popping in to say 'hello' to the Queen ;) Well, it was really cold, dark and wet so it wasn't a great time to visit places. I very much prefer to stay indoors when it's freezing outside... hence shopping ***nudge nudge... wink wink***

The highlights of our recent London trip were shows, food and yeah, shopping! My boyfriend told me that it was my trip but next time would be his... meaning no shopping... doh! Never mind, I shouldn't be selfish really :)

Anyway, I've been so excited to share the things that I've picked up in London. Just be warned though as I must have over 80 photos below and might take you more than one visit to go through all them ha ha ha!

I hope you enjoy browsing through my new stuff :)

>>MAKE UP>>

My new found make up at Harvey Nichols. I've decided not to get anything I could get in Nottingham but I just couldn't resist new MAC stuff

MAC eye set. I've never tried any falsies as I haven't got the faintest idea how to use them but hey, there's always the first time for everything :)


I've had Versce make up ages ago and decided to have them again




Gorgeous packaging or what?














Would you believe this was a gift? For every purchase of 2 or more items, you get to pick a present of yourr choice including skin care and perfume. I picked this lipstick out of the lot!




Lovely lipgloss








I've always wanted Armani make up but they're not available where I live so I took the opportunity of grabbing a few



I'd recommend these eyelashes curlers. If you like Shu Uemera, I'm sure you'll love these too! The price is about the same

I've never heard of this product but I got intrigued with the demo so I grabbed a few to try as well. They're not cheap so I hope they'll pay off ha ha ha! The foundation was £40

Another product that I've never heard of but I like the pink lipstick as it seem to look perfect for the dress tha tI'm wearing on Friday :)

My new make up haul :)

Now... there was my element ha ha ha! Shoe shopping!

I intended to to buy 2 pairs of designer shoes but indeed up with 5 plus 2 from Office

Jimmy Choos were not on my list but I don't mind having them as my substitute with the Manolos that I wanted originally

Another pair of sky scaper ;)

Who doesn't want a pair of Christian Louboutin?

Hot hot hot!!!

Another pair that were not on my list

I love Ferragamo shoes as they are comfortable and durable. I had a pair in the past that lasted me about 10 years even when I wore them almost everyday at work

A pair of sensible shoes

I'm never a fan of Office shoes but I bought a pair of flat shoes whilst I was aways because I hurt my ankles (surprise surprise!) so I got desperate enough to nip in Poste Mistress and bought the hideous flat you could ever imagine. Overnight, I couldn't get myself to like them so I had to return them the next day only to find out that they didn't do refund. I was given an Office credit note instead so went in the shop on our way to Harrods and found 2 pairs.

Comfy walking shoes... not me at all :(

A few addition to my designer shoe collection :)

New pairs of shoes!

>>>THEATRE>>>

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During this trip, we went to see a couple of shows. We saw Chicago during our first night and Wicked on the second one. We didn't really enjoy Chicago and I thought it was a let down. I would never recommend this to anyone as I don't want to get blamed for it ;). I was hoping that it was Suzanne Shaw from Hearsay doing it but it wasn't. I thought it was going to be as good as the film (which I really enjoyed with Catherine Zeta Jones playing Velma Kelly and Renee Zelwegger as Roxy Hart), but it wasn't. Roxy Hart wasn't even blonde! The best thing about the show was Mama Morton played by Brenda Edwards from X-Factor 2005. I thought she was amazing and my boyfriend and I have agreed that she was the star of the show. I'd give the show 3 out of 10 only because I enjoyed Brenda Edwards' performance as Mama Morton. I must say, it was disappointing and didn't razzle dazzle me at... all...!

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On the other hand... Wicked was just... wicked! What can I say? Great show, great story, great characters, great artists, great songs, great perfomance... a perfect show indeed! If I was struggling to find good things about Chicago... I couldn't find anything I didn't like about Wicked. All of the effects, sounds, lights... everything was just amazing. I'd definitely recommend this show 100% and will definitely be seeing it again... next time with my baby Sam as I'm sure he'll love it!

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Another show that I'd recommend is We Will Rock You... I saw this 2 years ago when my boyfriend and I went to London. We saw it being shown and there were still tickets available so my boyfriend took me as my birthday present... sweet!

Of course my Wicked souveniers!

Grabbed these from HMV Harrods

That was my shopping trip. Phew! No wonder I'm this exhausted ha ha ha!