Hogmanay and my Granny's 80th Birthday!

Again apologies for the lateness of my posts, been back at work and its hit me hard after haven some nice time off!

Here is the rundown on what I got up to for Hogmanay!

Hogmanay

I went to my friends house for drinks before heading out. We had got tickets to go to Walkabout because the last couple of years wherever we've gone has been completely to the wall, no chance of getting a drink or a seat and over the top extortionate!  So we opted for a cheap and cheerful change this year in the hope of a better night, plus we were late in deciding what to do and walkabout's were only £5, we could book a booth and they were having a casino theme so it sounded not bad!

Drinks were really reasonable for nye, two for £6 offers were available plus the usual pitchers of cocktail for £10 were also available which is what we drank to avoid too many trips to the bar. I really wasn't bothered about the casino theme that much however the advert stated there would be 'vegas showgirls' which there was two of for a little while and casino games and a  'vegas wedding chapel' which there was no sign of... the dance floor was pretty full most of the night and everyone seemed to be having a good night as I didn't see much trouble going on at all really. The bar was really busy from about 10pm till the bells and after midnight the whole place quietened quite a bit.

Overall it was a fab night because of the company more than anything plus being able to have a dance without being budged every few minutes and having somewhere to sit down made all the difference! Cheap and cheerful but much more enjoyable than Ashton Lane or Mansion House where I've been the last couple of years!

Here are some photos of the night!

What I'm Wearing

Black Peplum Vest Top | £4 Primark

Jersey Purple Floral Pencil Skirt | £10 Dorothy Perkins

Black Velvet and Sheer Fringed Bird Print Kimono | £20 Matalan

Purple Jewel Heels | £? (gift) SecretSales.com

Peace Hoop Earrings | £4 River Island

Large Pearl and Diamanté Ring | Old

Extra Long Gold Chain | £10 Kathryn Vintage

What's On My Body

Sun Kissed Instant Self Tanning Mousse

Nice Legs Instant Spray on Nylons in Beige

Illamasqua Power Metal in Thalia

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum

What's On My Face

Face:

Urban Decay Complexion Primer

George Skin Brightener

Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish in Gentle Beige 02

mixed with Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 210

S&G Kick Ass Concealer in Medium

Soleil Tan de Chanel bronzing makeup base

Urban Decay De slick Fixing Powder

Bareminerals Blush in Vintage Peach

Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzer in Brunettes 02

Illamasqua Illuminator in Glimmer

Eyes:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Sin

Midnight Cowboy from Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Palette

Barlust from Urban Decay Smoked Palette

MUA Eye Dust in Shade 5

Illamasqua Liquid Metal in Resolute

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Perversion

Benefit They're Real Mascarra

Katy Perry Eyelashes in Cool Kitty

Illamasqua Eyebrow Cake in Peek

set with Illamasqua Sealing Gel

Lips:

Carmex

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipliner in 061 Wine

Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Moss Lipstick in 04

Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Hermetic

What's In My Hair

I used my GHDs to loosely curl my hair and a backcombing brush I got in Primark to give it some lift at the crown using Got2b Powder'ful Volumising Powder and set it with Got2b 2Sexy Big Volume Hairspray!

My Granny's 80th Birthday, 2nd January 2013

My Grandparents live in Campbeltown which is a tiny little town in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland. Its a beautiful place with one roundabout and one set of traffic lights and although it's lovely to visit I wouldn't be one to live there permanently as I enjoy having everything at my fingertips. Granted, it would save me some money... or maybe not as I'd just do extra online shopping. Anyway, my Granny turned 80 so to celebrate my side of the family travelled down on the 2nd to have a dinner party at the Ardsheil Hotel where we stayed which was lovely and the food was great!

I hadn't been to Campbeltown for around 5 years due to university commitments and because I'm mean and should visit my grandparents more... which, by the way, I plan to do more this year.

Here are some photos!

 

 

What I'm Wearing

Houndstooth Dress | £8 George ASDA
Black Peeptoe Stud Heels | £? (gift) New Look
Extra Long Gold Chain | £10 Kathryn Vintage
Gold Spike Bracelet | £4 Misbehave! Boutique
Gold Cross Earrings | £3 Misbehave! Boutique

What's On My Face, Body and Hair

Very similar to Hogmany!


THE PARTY!

A final few snaps back in our room knackered after a long day!

I had a fab time over the festive period! I'm totally bummed at being back at work now though!

How are you coping getting back to reality?