Key 103 Ladies Lunch for Cash for Kids

Last Friday I was fortunate enough to attend the Key 103 Ladies Lunch hosted by Breakfast Show Presenter, Chelsea Norris-Spokes, in aid of Cash for Kids.

I have never been to Ladies Lunch before so didn't really know what to expect - the event completely surpassed my expectations though as I had a fab time and it was fantastic to see some much needed funds were raised for Cash for Kids, which if you have not heard of the Charity before, does some amazing work to help support disabled and disadvantaged children in Manchester.

There was an abundance of seriously glam outfits which is always fun to see and there were shopping opportunities available with specially selected concessions appearing at the event. The Gym (Elite Performance Fitness) I go to for my #myfirstbikini challenge were there, along with my fantastic Hairdressers, Jane Alexandra who are based in Cheadle, Cheshire. Always nice to see a friendly face at these things isn't it! :o)

There were raffle prizes, an auction and other competitions running on the day along with celebrity guests, Rylan, Gaz from Geordie Shore (who, good lord the ladies went WILD for!) and Danny Miller from Emmerdale! They were VERY well received and as I was sat at the front I nearly got crushed by the people running to the front of the stage trying to wave and scream in their general direction! Rylan performed for us and then we were treated to a Fashion Show from John Lewis which was hilarious! Those of you who attended will know exactly what I mean - Ian the studmuffin brought the house down...

On a serious note - during the course of the day £59,000 was raised for Cash for Kids which is truly incredible. It was a great day and I definitely want to be there next year!

Please Vote for SweetieSal in the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards 2013

NOMINATE ME FOR A COSMO BLOG AWARD

I know that every Blogger and their dog has posted about the Cosmo Blog Awards and I am sorry for being such a sheep and following suit.. HOWEVER those of you who have read my Blog or my 'To-Do List' will know that I have set myself the goal of hopefully one day winning a Cosmo Blogging Award so I felt that I wouldn't exactly be trying very hard if I didn't at least ask for you to nominate me if you enjoy reading my Blog.

I know I am a newbie to this so I am thinking Best New Beauty Blog is the most appropriate category but whatever you think really - just know that I will appreciate any support I am given and you potentially are helping make a dream of mine come true.

I write my Blog as a hobby and it's become one of my favourite things to do, pushed me to do things I never thought I would and encouraged me to try new things and in the name of one of my favourite songs, 'Just Say Yes' to projects, events, pieces of work, networking opportunities, bikini wearing etc.

I think life can sometimes become a little stagnant and you get caught in the daily grind of work, play, and sleep. I have found myself taking on projects that I probably would have written off or not even attempted before starting this blog and I think that can only be a positive thing. I am a complete dreamer and having a place where I can make my dreams a reality has been a welcome addition to my life.

Ok.. cheesy statements over. Please vote for me, I will love you forever... :o)

@Selfridges Summer Beauty Event - Manchester Exchange

Last Wednesday night as well as the South Beach Swimwear Party, I attended the Selfridges Summer Beauty Event at the Manchester Exchange Square store, check me and my busy schedule.. haha!

I think Selfridges Beauty Events are always fantastic and this one was no exception, attendees were treated to makeup demonstrations, free hair styling, manicures, popcorn, candyfloss, snow cones and musical entertainment by the lovely Zoe - London Lipgloss! 

I got wristbanded up (I do love a wristband) and had a nosey round the brands to see their summer collections and the one that definitely drew me in the most was MAC's Summer Bronzey offerings!
You can see from the above pics that I had a little play with their products and had to have quite a serious chat with myself that I simply do not need any more nude eye products. What I really wanted to get were the chubby eye pencils that you can see scrawled on my hand! I also swatched one of the bronzers and a coral blush that was divine. I seriously could have gone wild but instead I limited myself to my staple MAC tinted moisturiser!

Azature nail polishes were something I had heard about but not actually seen in the flesh until I spotted them at the event - my picture doesn't do the polish justice in just how sparkly it was - it was the most amazingly pigmented emerald shimmer polish I have possibly ever seen.. I am aware that is a big statement! 

Azature are the brand who made the INSANELY expensive Black Diamond Nail Polish - so if you have a spare £160,000 (yep that's right) click here to purchase!!! The Green Polish pictured above isn't quite so expensive but at £17 is a luxury treat!

Hair do's were being done courtesy of the Fake Bake Boutique and I opted for a backcombed half up do, however by the time I got home and took a picture I looked so tired and gross that the picture won't be making it's way onto the blog post unfortunately.. they created some amazing up-dos though so definitely worth a try if you want a new look for an event or a night out!

If you are sad to have missed out on this event then fear not - the Manchester Trafford Centre event takes place on Thursday evening from 6-10pm so get yourself down there - Zoe's playlist is awesome!!

#SouthBeachBlogParty

Last Wednesday evening South Beach Swimwear invited me to attend a Blogger Party at Frurt Frozen Yogurt in Spinningfields, Manchester.

As you all know, the quest for a bikini bod continues so that I can summon the courage to wear #myfirstbikini in July so I was rather excited to go along and check out the gorgeous pieces from South Beach, including swimwear and beachwear (crochet mini dress you will be mine) and tell you all about it.

Brights, animal prints, crochet, fringing and beading were definitely the themes throughout the collections and when we arrived we were asked to place our name tag on the item we would like and a prize draw would happen on the night for 2 lucky bloggers to win their favourite item!

I couldn't believe it when I got the tweet to say I had won! I picked this cut out black swimsuit, in the hope that it fits and can be a number to showcase in Marbs...

We were also treated to some Frozen Yogurt and cocktails featuring Coconut Water! I love the original coconut water so I was intrigued to find out how the Coco Latte one would taste - good lord it is good!

If you have never been to Frurt before then get your ass down to one of their shops and give it a whirl, it's low fat and they have dairy and non dairy options so you can be as naughty as you want!

It was a great event and I think it was the perfect location to host the party, as always I love seeing my Blogger Pals, Heather, Lily Kitten, Martyna and I finally got to meet Anna after we have tweeted about our mutual love of pugs! Always lovely to see a few friendly faces at these things :o)

Definitely check out South Beach for any of your upcoming jollys! You will be pleased to know that I have a cheeky discount code if anything takes your fancy.. it is for 15% off everything and all you need to do is enter TOPBLOG15 at the checkout. This is one use per customer and is valid until 30th June.

Weekday Wishlist #23



Peach Kimono: Topshop, Sandals: Topshop, Tunic Dress, Topshop, Turquoise Necklace: Zara, Floral Jacket: River Island, Pug Life T-Shirt: Topshop, Cut Out Dress: ASOS

I just realised I haven't done a weekday wishlist for a while and thought I would share what I have been lusting over..

We have just booked Marbs and obviously I have immediately got giddy about outfit planning!

I love this kaftan/kimono thing as it is very 'missoni' style and would complement a variety of swimwear colours but would also look nice over a vest and shorts back in the not so sunny UK!

These sandals seem to be doing the rounds at the moment and I have seen them featured on a number of blogs - perfect colour combo and comfortable, I think these could be a staple summer item!

This coral tunic dress is really unique and would look amazing dressed down with gold flip flops or could be dressed up for a wedding too.. I have my beady eyes on this for Marbs!

Corrie from Dizzy Brunette first showcased this BEAUT of a necklace on her blog and like the complete bandwagon jumper onner that I am, I want it too. It is sooooo pretty and with a tan and a coral lip and beachy hair this would look a dream. Someone buy it for me pleeeeaaassseee?

One of the bonuses of losing weight is that I am having to get rid of a lot of my wardrobe to make room for clothes that fit (it is also really annoying when you put something on that was a former fave and discover that it now hangs off you.. RIP fave LBD) and jackets seem to be something I really lack! I LOVE the floral print of this jacket, it is very Erdem in the print and just perfect in my eyes!

Pug T-Shirt, nuff said really. I heart pugs.

Cut out LBD, to replace my FAVE LBD that no longer fits... I would love to have this in my wardrobe as I think it's really different and I love the detail on the neck!

What have you been wishing for this week?