Monday 14 November 2011

Adventures in Leeds – Bloggers Meet up: Photos Galore

There are not many bloggers events organised in the north of England: Fact! So when there is one, with an opportunity for  cheeky boogie and drinks afterwards, it would be rude not to attend, right? Last Saturday, I had the pleasure to attend a big bloggers' meet up in Leeds, meet up organised by the lovely Ray @RayWhoisShe and Tor @tornumber9.

I was, as usual incredibly nervous about attending. I always dread this moment when my blogger friends and acquaintances who never seen in my real life realise that I have an incredibly kind camera and notice the big gap between my flattering angle posy blog photos and the reality. So I gave the activities of the day a miss and arrived late afternoon, when the sun had gone down a little bit. Did it help? A little bit but not much. I can't believe how nervous I was. I felt really self conscious, I felt so much older than everyone else, but the lovely warm welcome from Ray and my partners in crime Ellie and Cat, and the flowing wine really helped a lot with the nerves.


I had planned this day in my head for so long. I had imagined I would have lost 10 pounds of weight for the event, that I would be wearing some lovely French manicure and the most outrageous evening eye makeup. In the end, I turned up at my fattest point ever in my life, minimal makeup (no eyeshadow whatsoever and just some king kong lashes and foundation), and wearing some tracksuit bottoms as I don't have many daywear nice clothes to wear which suit my new fuller figure.


Aaanyway, enough about my insecurities. Let's have a look at some photos, shall we?

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Gorgeous girlies:  Ellie (@missy_ellie_uk) and Clare (@bigbeautyblog) 


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Clare and myself

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This is Cat (@perfectpolished) and her friend Dave/Davide/Jean Jacques

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The lovely Carla (@carlito86) and Sinead (@daintydollymix)


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Sinead (@daintydollymix), her new shoes and Catherine (@perfectpolished)

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Adorable Lauren (@laurensdressing)

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I forgot the names but this is @sparklyvodka in the middle and Tor on the right Smile x


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The coolest RayRay @RayWhoisShe


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Change of clothes and getting ready to go out. I have tried to take pictures of my eye makeup but failed at capturing the glitter on my eyes. Lipstick and a bit of bronzer was applied after photo. I need to go on bronzer and blusher classes for dummies and learn once and for all.


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Photo of the gang before going out in town.



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How fabulous is Ellie’s hair!! (far left)



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I had such such such a lovely time. It was so nice to be able to meet bloggers in real life!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

You all looked fab and as if it was a great day/evening. I nearly gate-crashed, my son is now studying in Leeds, but I felt an aged old woman would cramp everyones's style ;-) Thanks for the pics.

BritishBeautyBlogger said...

Jeez Liloo.. how do you get your hair so shiny!! It's like glass! Anyway it looks like everyone had an amazing time... *moves to Leeds*

Clare said...

Had a fabulous time, great pictures! Xxx

Powdered Almond said...

Did you say fat? Blimey girl you are teeny weeny! Looks like you all had a wonderful time! x

girl_upnorth said...

can't believe i missed this!! sods law that there's a northern bloggers event when I'm in London!!!! Looks like you all had a great time xxxxx

The Sunday Girl said...

Lilo you are so teeny tiny and your hair is so shiny :) I'm so jealous you little stunner :) xxx

Kemcaflipflops said...

Hmmmm no more sympathy for you when you're moaning about being fat girl...you look amazing!! Looks like you all had a great time
Kirsten x

Ess-Jay24 said...

Looks like you had an amazing time, jealous! Was gutted that i couldn't make it :( Great photos :)
xx

Paola said...

You look fab overall... and I totally want your hair! It's perfect, sooooo wonderfully shining, grat color and I want your cut too!

Leanne Cornelius said...

It looks like you had a fab time and you all look gorgeous xx

MissMathful said...

great pics my love, you look amazing :D

www.missmathful.blogspot.com

Perfectly Polished said...

good night :)


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