Firstly I want to say thank you to Sinéad for an amazing fun girlie day and can't wait for the next one. I headed off to the workshop on Sunday morning last week with my fellow blogger friend Aoibhinn. We arrived at the Clarion hotel and of course like good bloggers started to Snapchat the whole day! Aoibhinn was judging best dressed with the lovely Sharon Tucker so we had a table reserved for us. Aoibhinn introduced me to to the fabulous Louise also who is a makeup artist here in limerick. We all made our way upstairs and was blown away with the decor.
Beautiful lights and candles lit the stairs and at the top we were greeted with a pink lemonade reception and fruit skewers.
We had a few photographs taken and then headed into the main room.
The main room was decorated beautifully with crystal candelabras in the centre of the tables. We had cupcakes which were made by Laura King from Special Occasions in Tuam Co. Galway and popcorn which was from Barron Mace in Raheen so we were truly spoilt. I was at a table with Sinéad mum Rose and also the competition winners. We all got acquainted and then the day began with Sinéad introducing herself and wishing everyone a great and fun day!
But firstly whoever had a gold envelope in their bag won a pair of earrings from Mathew Stephens in limerick worth €55 and guess what? Yes I won a pair. They are absolutely stunning and I'm well chuffed with winning.
Sinéad started with swimwear and went through how to dress for your size and yes you do have to get measured for a swimsuit and I truly believe that as I'm struggling to find a bikini to suit my shape. I found it very helpful and loved one swimsuit in particular as seen below.
As the day progressed Sinéad went through shape wear and lingerie to suit all sizes. Belle Femme in Kilkenny showed us some beautiful bra and knicker sets and pleaded with everybody to get measured properly! Yes I'm guilty of buying Pennys best and saying "ah sure it's grand" and "it'll do!". So I've promised myself I will treat myself before my holiday.
We broke for lunch which I must say was a delightful surprise. We had cocktail sausages,wedges,mini burgers,chicken wings,fish and chips served in takeaway boxes. A fantastic idea and so simple with no clean up after! We had heaps of food so no one went hungry. I must say the popcorn was addictive I actually ate the whole box!
Then part two began with James Butler aka @jamespatrice asvcompare for the fashion show and must say he had the whole place in stitches. His one trick to wearing a waistcoat that doesn't button.. Well between us he cut up the back and leaves his jacket on and Hey presto problem solved. I was weak laughing when the male models came out and he was trying to set up Sinéad with one of them. I loved the Vintage Fashion from Lorraine at No.15 Le Maison de Curio as always. She put on a great show as always. My favourite dress is below and I must say it's on my list of next dresses to buy.
Makeup demos, skincare demos and hair demos from Amanda kept us busy and informed and I must say I learned loads and will definitely be buying the Redkin shampoos as they have Spf in them. Great to protect the hair on holidays this summer.So many great things happened on the day,so many laughs, so many new friends made but the stand out moment for me was when Sinéad sang at the end. She sang the beautiful "Time to say goodbye" and had her mother in tears.
Sinéad is an inspiration to me as I love her energy and I hope to have her confidence one day. She had time for everybody at the end and stayed for pictures and even a glass of bubbly. The after party was at the Library in limerick where the girls got some amazing cocktails! I had work on the Monday so was raging I couldn't go.
My own dress was River Island and shoes are my wedding shoes! My bag is from No.15 Le Maison de Curio in Limerick and got so many compliments on the day. I love attending workshops like this and must say was worth the price tag of €60. Our goodies were exceptional as we got the new Abella Viva tan that isnt even in the shops yet worth €30 and a heap of vouchers, some of which I've used already! I'm so looking forward to the next workshop and hope it's not a long wait! I recorded Sinéad singing so will put it up on my facebook later. Follow the link on my blog. Let me know what you think as there is a funny bit in the middle where she gives out to her mum..
Here's to a great event and having it in my home city which I love.
Until next time
Patricia
P.s follow my Snapchat @mylifetheevent to see my next big event in Croatia next week and yes I'm excited!
