It’s the season for parties – the blogger’s parties, the friend’s parties and of course, the office party. Just hearing those 2 words together is enough to bring some funny (and sometimes cringy) images to my head, either because of situations seen irl (that’s “in real life“) or on films. Last year I went to two of them, in the UK and in Lisbon… This year I work somewhere else and only got to go to one but it was no less fun, if only a LOT smaller.
Last week I headed out to the Debenhams Press Office on Oxford Street to attend what has been so far the best event of the season – the Blogger’s Christmas Jumper Party!
Cliche’ or not, and no matter how much you dread the Christmasy time of the year, the reality is that it is difficult to escape it.
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money or are a bit on the anti-consumerism side, why not have a thrifty Christmas? Set up a budget for how much each of you should be spending and go on a charity shop gift hunt. You’d be surprised at the amount of great things you can find, with the added benefit of helping great causes.
If are looking for something a little bit different, I’ve put together a selection of products and ideas to make your Christmas shopping easier, that I hope you will enjoy. Or, if you don’t want to do any shopping, you can at least look at the pretty pictures…
This year I attended not one but two office parties, to contrast with previous years, that I attended none.
Like I mentioned before, I was sent to the office party in Lisbon, under the theme Dinner with the Addams Family. I had to dress up, of course and given my already existing wardrobe, I picked Wednesday Addams.
The event was held at a very beautiful old palace, with lots of trompe l’oeil on the walls as well as hand painted tiling, that was built in the 16th century. What a lovely place!
We also had a photobooth and the zombie girls made an appearance!
So did Freddy Kruger, who won best costume of the night.
We rock ‘n’ rolled all night and partied every day.
The second party I attended was last weekend, back in England. This time the theme was Fire and Ice. It was a pleasant evening, especially because some of my friends from the Lisbon office were also there. I went home early though and that was a good idea as it seems that after a certain time a few people drank too much and caused a disturbance.
I even had a spot of dancing! How unusual, these days.
I found this beautiful dress at the River Island website when I was researching some unexpensive dresses for an article at work. I was smitten and attending this party was the perfect excuse to actually buy it. It was reduced from £110 to £60 and it was money well spent, as it feels so luxurious and vintage. I feel like I’m in the Great Gatsby!
Great movement!
I think I finally managed the smokey eye makeup, thanks to youtube. (headband – Dorothy Perkins, earrings – Internacionale)
I hope you are having a great festive season. Thanks for looking!
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
As you read this, I’m on my way to Marrakech, from where I will return after the new year. I have left some scheduled posts, so keep checking back as there will be stuff to read.
Have a lovely holiday season!
PS: How do you like my new glasses? I got them with the 50% discount voucher I got from Ariane!
Hello the Mushroom is a blogger turned urban artist. Check out Instagram at @hellothemushroom for frequent updates on artistic endeavours and adventures!
