Thursday 10 September 2015

My first event - Bloggers Fashion Week

On Monday I was lucky enough to get a chance to go along to Bloggers Fashion Week which is ran by The Bloggers Hangout. Since I have only been blogging for a little while I was incredibly excited to have the chance to go to my first event!

It took place in the OXO Tower in London which was such a stunning venue. I'm based in Bristol so it was a little bit of a trek but it was most definitely worth it. I was pretty nervous so was really glad that my lovely friend Flora came along to keep me company and to see what all this blogging business was about!




There was a dress code of all black chic which worked so well. Everyone looked absolutely amazing and I definitely got some serious outfit envy as I was walking around. It took us a little while to work out exactly where we needed to go but the group of people dressed all in black was a good clue to follow. I think the event would definitely benefit from a little more signage though in the future to prevent any lost bloggers!

Upon entering I was immediately drawn to the Great Lengths stand as I have been eyeing up getting extensions from them for my wedding. If you haven't heard of them before they are literally one of the best in the business for bonded extensions. They use a keratin bonding system which is far better for your hair than traditional bonding and they are simply the most exceptional quality. They were showcasing their new GL Apps which are smaller sections of hair that use a tape application and come in a huge variety of colours, both natural and a little more crazy. I practically jumped at the chance to have one put in my hair and opted for a bright pink! I have always wanted to try bright colours in my hair but have never quite had the courage so I thought the GL Apps were the perfect option. It took around 10 minutes to apply and should usually last for up to 12 weeks! They are definitely a great option if you want to try out a new style or if you want to change things up often.



Once I was all kitted out with my new look, we headed off to discover the other brands! The first area was mainly brands who were actually allowing you to try their products there and then which was really fun. I had my nails painted by Kate, the amazing owner of nail varnish brand True Brit London in a gorgeous vivid pink to match my hair. She was so interesting to talk to and I really admired how much she has achieved. She is just about to open a new restaurant in Sheffield which has been a lifelong dream so I hope it all goes perfectly!

I also had my makeup done with Pixi makeup. I was quite excited to try it as after the crazy success of their Glow Tonic recently, their makeup line is becoming more and more popular. Unfortunately I didn't really feel like it suited my skin. It oddly seemed to accentuate problem areas such as pores and under eye circles rather than hide them which was a shame. However I did see a girl before me have their makeup done with the same products though and frankly she looked utterly stunning so it's obviously just not for me!

Next we headed on to the Gifting Lounge and I practically ran to the Halo Hair stand. I usually use clip in hair extensions for big occasions and I love them but my god they are a pain in the arse to put in. Not to mention the crushing embarrassment when you've been jumping around a little too excitably and a clip is suddenly there for all to see....Plus god forbid someone tries to touch your head and starts wondering why you feel like you have lumps all over the place...yeah...they have their problems. So anyway... Imagine my excitement to discover hair extensions that are all in one long strip in a head band style, not a clip in sight. There is just a very fine wire that you simply arrange your hair to cover. I've popped an official photo below to show how it works in case my description is rubbish! But essentially, there is just one thing to put in, no lumpy bumps, nothing to see, just long glorious hair in an instant....yes, it is the answer to all of your hair extension problems. I even watched the lovely Aimee demo them as I was curious as to how easy it would actually be to put in and honestly, it took about two minutes!! I am really hoping to be part of Project Halo in the future as I am so incredibly impressed with this product!

Another brand that particularly stood out for me were Miglio, a stunning South African jewellery brand. Not only were they gorgeous, but they were really versatile. There was one particular necklace that could be worn as a long chain or in two different short styles which I thought would be fantastic for travelling! 


The stall for True Brit London Nail Varnish was predictably stunning. As a brand they have such a great look and it's easy to see that each aspect of the product has been thought about. They have a gorgeous range of colours from pastels to brights to glimmering golds and each one oozed luxury. I've never come across a nail varnish bottle that I would actually want to display but True Brit managed it!


Another lovely discovery was the lingerie brand With Love Lilly. They specialise in luxury, handmade products and I honestly can't wait to get my hands on them. The detail in every single item is simply stunning and the fact that they will produce items for sizes up to a G is really refreshing. I often find the really detailed lingerie brands specialise in much smaller sizes so it's nice to find a brand that realises girls with bigger boobs like to have really pretty items too, not just a support structure! I particularly loved the Alexis Harness Bralette and will certainly be splurging on payday! Ladies if you'd like some really luxury items, this is certainly the place to go.


I also really enjoyed talking to Tiziano about the Perphone. Perphone is essentially a phone case that has a perfume compact attached to it on the back which does sound a little crazy but trust me, it's brilliant. It comes with a number of different perfumes and is so sleek. The excitement from Tiziano was so visible and very infectious! I walked over thinking I was mildly curious and walked away thinking it was the best concept ever. Being a huge lover of perfumes who always carries a selection with me, the idea of literally having the ability to carry it in your phone is simply fabulous to me. It was another item where you could really see the craftsmanship that had gone in to the product and I really hope it takes off!

There were so many other brands that were lovely and all the people at the stands were a pleasure to talk to. Maison Ves had the very cool idea of putting personalised hashtags on candles, Pudology created the yummiest gluten free desserts I've ever tasted, Crush Cocktails made some unique and very yummy refreshments, Fleur of England were another beautiful lingerie brand, Kleem Organics had the most delicious smelling serum I've ever come across....I could literally go on and on! All of the brands were incredibly generous as well so I will be reviewing some of the products I received over the next couple of weeks.

Needless to say it was a fantastic day and I was so glad we got the chance to experience it. I will definitely want to take part in the next one!







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  1. I went to the Blogger Hangout too it was so much fun I loved meeting all the brands and talking to other bloggers!
    http://www.fadedspring.co.uk

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    1. Aw it was great wasn't it! Can't wait till the next one, glad you enjoyed it!

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  2. I was going to go, but sadly couldn't. But it looked so much fun, sad that I wasn't there</3

    Jasmine | www.edgeofred.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Oh no that's such a shame! Hope you get to go to the next one!

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