Coco The Clown vs Coco Chanel

Today I have felt like a movie star getting ready for the Oscars, or in my case my husband's venue opening night (finally).

The theme of the place is 1950s so I decided to try and embrace it by booking a hair stylist and make-up artist. And it took hours! It is not my usual look and I felt a bit more Coco The Clown rather than Coco Chanel but decided to go with it. Audrey didn't even recognise me when I got back with my buffoned hair and bright red lips which made me rather sad.

Mum and Dad came over to babysit Audrey and I took this lovely picture of them all sat on the sofa playing while I got ready.

Had a great night in the end though. Was so lovely to see so many friends in one room (if not a little stressful getting round them all only managing half conversations).

It seemed to be a great success too and my husband was remarkably calm considering the size of the event. Home before midnight. Not looking forward to my head in the morning. Uh Oh.