Last week John Lewis held it's annual Christmas preview event the Kuku Club in Cardiff's Park Plaza hotel.
This event has to be one of my favourite events of the year. If you read this blog regularly, then you'll know it's always undeniably beautiful. From the annual pick-a-mix treats from John Lewis's latest christmas goodies, to the display of their new AW collections and christmas themes - everything is gorgeous!
Now, being the king of christmas and christmas adverts (I've heard Lily Allen is this year's John Lewis songstress), you immediately know that the themes are going to be amazing. This year's themes are Woodland wonder, Vintage Market and Odyssey.
I went to the event with the gorgeous Georgia Hathaway from The Fashion Oyster, and we spent our evening sipping some of very tasty cocktails, champagne and marmalade vodka, and making a little owl christmas cards with the very talented John Lewis sewing team. We also found out that John Lewis put on some craft classes so I'll try and find the details for you guys to have a look at.
What always impresses me with this event is the attention to detail that Ryan and the team put into the night. Everything from the champagne arrival and pick a mix, to the variety of different brands available to chat to, make up stations and goody bags.
Overall, a beautiful event! I've already spotted some beauties which I shall be picking up from John Lewis this season!
By Mimi
*Photos supplied by Grayling PR- taken by Huw John I do not own*
Last Thursday I was invited along to the annual #ladiesnight event at St David's shopping centre in Cardiff. The night is always a big one on the calendars of many young girls, women and students who live in the area as nearly all of the shops and restaurants put discounts and offers on their goods all night!
I went along to the beauty showcase at John Lewis where we were treated to a small goody bags as well as canapés and cocktails! You could also get mini beauty treatments done by some of the big names in beauty such as Chanel, Dior and Benefit.
There were also little beauty demonstrations being done by the make up artists from Nars which showed us a range of techniques and tips.
For me, pay day was a little while off so I spent my night catching up with some of the lovely Cardiff fashion bloggers such as Emily, Louise, Gem, Laura and Georgia. We were treated to a lovely bloggers and press reception at Wagamamas which of course included some little nibbles here and there, although my table seemed to be invisible to some of the waiters :P
The event itself a literally a fashion extravaganza. There's not only huge discounts but also lots to entertain you such as candy floss stalls, snow cones, a walking fashion show and a beauty bus! I didn't have time to go in there but it looked amazing. Think - a big red London bus in the middle of Cardiff giving you free make overs!
Anyway, I had a great night and I can't wait for the next one. It's always one of the most exciting nights of the year. Well done St David's!
By Mimi
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