I need to start this post by saying, oh what a night! My brain was a little hazy this morning from being doused in champagne (ah bliss), but what I do remember is having an entertaining evening with some witty characters, experimenting with the gorgeous Playboy make-up that is available FROM TODAY and being utterly overwhelmed by the delicious canapes and the swanky venue as a whole!
Hidden down the back-streets of Mayfair, is the little gem that is The Baroque @ Playboy Club. A dimly-lit building of glass shines out a pretty fuchsia light and the iconic bunny head is emblazoned proudly upon the walls, so that I knew I’d reached the right venue on arrival. After stating my name for the guest-list, I was whizzed inside, cardigan off, cameras flashing as I stood beside the beautiful bunnies in a movie-like manner and to add to the feeling of stardom, I was handed a goblet-like glass of champagne! Phwoar, I sure could get used to this lifestyle…
And as you can see, the champagne didn’t stop there! This delectable champagne fountain was one of the highlights for me, as I stood in awe at how one bottle after another was poured upon the glasses and at how the bunnies poured them with pure elegance, without spilling a drop all down their outfits, as I would have done.
The event had a real buzz: music blared whilst bloggers, journalists, celebrities and other people of importance played with the new products and indulged in interesting chit-chat. I put my loud mouth to use and got involved straight away, taking a particular interest in what Bunny Hanna, 26, had to say regarding her fun-filled lifestyle.
She told me that over 70 girls work at the two-story Playboy Club, which has a swanky event room downstairs (where we were situated) and a casino and restaurant upstairs. Hanna spoke of how the girls are all different shapes and sizes, and how the role doesn’t involve being stick-thin, but instead in proportion, healthy and confident in your own skin!
The girls wear different coloured outfits depending on their role within the club, with starters wearing a black dress until they’ve “earned their ears”! The girls not only serve food and champagne, but dance too, having a specific ‘Bunny Dance’ which works their thighs and stomach to keep them looking trim and well for their regulars.
Is there a gym that teaches such dances so I can look like that, ladies?
As well as interesting conversation, there was tonnes of eye-catching make-up to play with to keep us all entertained.
Hidden inside metallic packaging covered in bunny heads is sleek casing which holds some high-quality yet very reasonably priced make-up!
The Playboy make-up launch introduced 12 shades of lipstick, a matte bronzer, a leopard-printed highlighter, a mascara and an eyeliner.
I plonked myself at the table scattered with lipsticks, and in-between gorging on luxurious duck rolls, salmon cones and basil bruschetta (yum) I got stuck in painting my hands with the different shades to see which colour suited me most.
(Coral Range)
(Rouge Range)
The lipstick’s tie in with the tone of S/S’14, being very light and bright in colour. I spoke to Olivia who works for Aqua PR who spoke of how Playboy hopes to expand their lipstick range to incorporate more darker shades/nudes when winter comes a creeping again – although the sun’s only just started shining, so lets forget about that for now.
The first thing I noticed was how moisturising the formulas are (being rich in oils) as they left the back of my hand silky soft even after I’d wiped off them off. They left a slight stain on my skin too, especially the darker reds, which lead me to believe that they would be very long-lasting upon your lips.
Some shades were sheer, whilst others presented a matte finish upon my skin which is predicted to be one of the hot trends for Spring. I absolutely love the lilac tone (second snap, third in to the right) and believe that this would look amazing with a summer-time tan! Which one’s your favourite?
(www.xtras.co.uk; £6.95)
The Playboy range is mainly targeted at teenagers (18-25) and just from looking at the designs and colours, you can see that your daughter/cousin/niece would love one of these cute bronzer’s or highlighter’s as their first compact! I’m 21 and I still would definitely opt for one if I came across it in the shop.
The middle compact is a matte bronzer, named Bronze Bunny and is a lovely golden shade for the summer. I was informed on how the powder also works well to contour and as I received one in my Press Pack, I will most definitely be trying out its contouring powers for my next shoot (watch this space)!
The leopard printed highlighter has a goldy brown base, with darker brown sections filled in with pink which work well together to create an iridescent glow upon the skin – perfect for highlighting and lifting facial contours. The girly design stamped with the bunny head makes it truly unique to Playboy and I must say that I found it the most eye-catching out of all the products showcased at the launch.
I carried on moving from table to table, mingling (and drinking LOTS of champagne) and came across the bold and beautiful bottles of varnish. I met a fellow beauty lover, Georgia and we both fell in love with the glittery bronze shade (third in, front row) which is a gorgeous shade for summer. The glitter particles within are striking enough to make you feel like a bronzed goddess from fingertip to toenail!
Lastly I came to the table laid out with tubes of mascara and eyeliner and boy was I impressed with some of the things I saw.
The eyeliner comes in a comfortable tube which has a lovely curved shape, just like the bunnies that served us all night! The head contains a soft brush, as opposed to a pen-like nib and creates super black lines which don’t smudge or falter under water. I was speaking with a group of bloggers and we all were amazed by its durability, as we needed to scratch away the paint on our hands to make it disappear.
I felt privileged to receive one of this little pots in my goody bag and I’ll most definitely be writing a full review when I’ve had a chance to play with it properly. I’m not expecting any upset when I hit the town tonight, but the waterproof elements and longevity have secured my decision to create some sexy feline flicks, with hopes that it’ll be ‘drunk-proof’ too – wish me luck!
And here’s the mascara I also received – what a lucky girl! I love the size of the head and feel that it will work wonders to separate and elongate my stumpy straight lashes, especially as the Playboy brand is all about those sexy flutters! ll let you guys know how I get on with this one too, as I’m sure I’ll be popping on a layer (or six) to look my best tonight!
One things for sure, I’m going to be feeling comfortable in my own skin as Hanna taught me that this is the most important thing for women to be!
Love & Kisses,
Fox
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