#Leedsbloggermeet

A week ago today I was lucky enough to attend a Leeds Blogger meet which was organised by Georgina (@GeorginaBunney) and Nicola (@itsneecola). Thank you to both of you. 

It was my first blogger meet up and I was both excited and nervous. I was unable to attend by myself and so had my little baby blogger Ava with me. I think this suprised and/or shocked some of the girls (I could tell by some of the looks on their faces!), but first and foremost I am a mummy. 

The meet took place in Leeds City Centre and started at 12.30pm when we all met outside Topshop, Briggate. While waiting for all the girl's to arrive we formed a huge circle which got a few stares. People probably thought we were going break out into a dance or something. 

Once everyone had arrived, our crowd walked down to the secret location which turned out to be Friends of Ham, a cool bar with snazzy decor. I didn't know this place was even there, but will be going back to try out there tasty treats. 

Once we were all settled downstairs, Nicola gave a brill presentation on a few products by Arbonne, a Swiss company specialising in botanical products which apparently has ingredients which are natural enough to eat! It is a brand that I have heard of, but have never tried anything from them. 

Nicola very kindly gave us all some samples of both skincare and makeup to try and I am looking forward to giving them a try. 

I was given samples of RE9 Advanced, the anti-ageing range (I am 30 so probably time to start thinking about it) and also some of the Perfecting Liquid Foundation and Makeup Primer. 

After the presentation, some of the girls got some nibbles which looked lovely but I was too busy chasing Ava round. That girl knows how to exhaust her mummy! I bought myself a diet coke, but never got to finish it as we had to leave early!

For a small donation to The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (a very worthy cause), we were allowed to pick an item from the lucky dip prize draw. I was really pleased to win a pot of Arbonne's FC5 Moisturising Night Cream. Can't wait to try it.

Georgina gave everyone an amazing goodie bag (pictured below). When I got home and looked through it I couldn't believe the amount of stuff in it. I would like to say a huge Thank You to all the companies that contributed to the bag. 

Goodie Bag!

My favourite items from the goodie bag were a silver necklace with a camera pendant (very fitting) by Scarlett Hearts and a Peach T-Shirt with a Horse print on the front by Brat and Suzie.

Love this necklace from Scarlett Hearts. 

Brat and Suzie T-Shirt (Excuse the creases!)

At this point, I had to leave but from what I understand the rest of the meet up involved a chat with a lady called Rebecca about Ark Clothing, a trip to the Benefit counter, Shopping and then refuelling at TGI Friday's (the food and cocktail pictures looked amazing girls!). 

On the way home I did manage to see the Gay Pride Parade which finished the afternoon off nicely :) 

It was lovely meet all of the lovely ladies and I would like to say a huge thank you again to Georgina and Nicola for organising everything... I will definitely try to attend another meet up, but this time will come baby free! 

xxx