We won't be partying on New Year's Eve as we've got to be at the airport on New Year's Day at 6am so, rather than miss out on all the fun, we brought the celebrations forward a few days. Up went the hair, out came Helga's 1960s crimplene jumpsuit, my stripper heels and the biggest false eyelashes in my possession.
We OD'ed on snacks from the Gujarati sweet centre but still managed to squeeze in a curry later.
...and I dusted.
Look! No cobwebs on the chandelier.
The gang!
After a few jars they couldn't resist going through my stock rails and dressing up.
...and, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Look at us, like we're right back at the 1984 sixth form disco (minus the sobbing in the toilets).
All too soon the taxi rolled up and the gang were transported back home.
Leaving us to dance the night away on our own.
We love having no near neighbours, we can play music really loud without anyone getting upset.
This is me earlier, testing out my flamingo Xmas umbrella on the way out to pick up a Guardian. I've no idea where we'll be this time next week but I'm damned sure they'll be no need for a brolly, tights or a coat!
Leather coat (from the fabulous Lucy) worn with a 1960s blouse, suede mini & boots (all second-hand, naturally) |
I'm strictly booze free for a couple of days now (hmm..famous last words) so it's a quiet weekend consisting of catching up with blogs, watching films and finishing my packing.
Have a good one and see you soon.
looking so fab vix. you and your friends are all so stylish and know how to have fun. so excited for your trip. make sure you pack that purple bikini! xo janet
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great night with the gang, curry with no cobwebs! Lurve the ruby glassware and your crimplene frock. Wish I was flying off to the sun too, are you going from Manchester ?
ReplyDeleteTwo grog-free days??? that's willpower!
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Fantastic! I love your chandelier so much! Have a great time! xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great evening, happy early new year. Your dresses and outfits were fab as ever. Not long now til you jet off x
ReplyDeleteYou are a total glamour puss! I love how dressy and fun this outfit is and your stripper heels well hot dam girl! This picture of the guys is really the best yet and it looks like it could have graced the cover of any Beastie Boys album! Sabotage yo! I love seeing the gang and when you guys play dress up it really makes me wish I was there. All of you girls look so cute and buzzed in your dress up shot.
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited about your trip to India and can't wait to see pictures and hear all about it. It's always hard when you are gone from our blogging world, you are my favorite thing on the internet :) I WILL MISS YOU MORE THAN CHIPS!!!!
LOVEYOUandHAPPYNEWYEAR!!!
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That looks like a great party. I am hoping for a few booze free days too.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderfull time on your hols. Hopefully, the rain wil have stopped and you can show off the tan when you get back.
Just wonderful, you and your friends are like a manual for how to have fun. Your outfit from Helga is gorgeous. Bet you are getting so excited now! xxx p.s. how light do you travel, can we see a shot of the case/bag?
ReplyDeleteHi my dear!! Looks like you've been having a fantastic time and you look just gorgeous in all of your different outfits, I so love your patchwork maxi skirt in your last post! Have a fab weekend! xxx
ReplyDeleteTat's the spirit! Why miss NYE when you can just bring it forward! Dress up looks super fun - LOVING your gold sequins!
ReplyDeleteI'm so behind with my blog reading, but have a brilliant time in India, and I'll see you when you get back. xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your chandelier !! And all of your fab outfits ! You are such a inspiration even if im just boring and fed up with all the snow right now - i wanna party when i see you ! Hugs from the snow hater !
ReplyDeleteHaha excellent drunk dancing, loving the costume change too, gold is clearly the way to go :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, I love your disco pic, I was actually born in that year ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the first outfit, and the disco outfit too! Both are fabulously glam.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently at home with a poorly Holly dog, so it's reading and knitting for me tonight. Did sneak out for a few ciders last night though.
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You all sure know how to party in style! It must be fabulous having no neighbours and no fear of blasting up the music! xxx
ReplyDeleteA great farewell post. Hope your trip is a fantastic one and we get to see lots of photos.
ReplyDeleteWas that your music up so loud last night? I thought I could hear it. ;)
Happy New Year!
that photo really is hilarious. Get them to dress up like that more!! You girls look great too. Looking fab and colourful in the rain, bet you can't wait to get away from it all. Your house is looking fantastic too, it's making me envious. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHave a fab time in Goa, I'm sure you will! I've never been but it's on my list for sure xx
ReplyDeleteDo love that catsuit!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you all having a good time, and don't you girls look lush together.
I shall be thinking of you both heading off from this grey and dismal weather!
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Happy New Year to you both. Have a fantastic holiday.
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You are SO channeling 60s glamour there, Vix! AMAZING! And you have the most gorgeous girlfriends, too! As I've said, you guys have WAY too much fun! :)
ReplyDeleteYour curries always make me hungry. I could live off Indian food.
The countdown to Goa is on!
Happy New Year! xxx
Oh my, I used to have a Barbie as a kid that had a similar blouse to the one you are wearing in the last pic. I always loved it. The last outfit is truly amazing. All those colors go so wonderfully together. I really like your leather coat. That color is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous send-off for your trip! All of you look like you're having such fun playing dress-up, and you are definitely the MOST glamorous hostess I've ever seen. Have I told you how much I love when you wear your hair up (I think I did, in your previous post..).
ReplyDeleteAnother legendary night round Vicky'n'Jon's! Next time, I'm gate crashing. And I probably will wear something 80s and sob, and not necessarily just in the toilet. Hahahaha, thankfully that is NOT going to happen, though I would love to join in with the dressing up and the boozing and the Indian snacks!
ReplyDeleteI adore you in that jumpsuit, somehow it's very Helga-ish though totally you. You look all elegant hostess with a naughty twinkle in your eye! Your daytime outfit is so cool, that jacket from Lucy is always fabulous, and I love all the bright colours.
Not long now, grit your teeth, wave your brolly at the skies, and be very very happy that you will be in Goa soon. Man, I'll miss ya! Might have to book in a meet up for when the wanderers return...
PS. I know it's an LBD, so beloved of those shitty essentials lists, but I do love that black dress I got in Second to None. £5! A fiver! Madness! It was waiting for me, wasn't it! xxxxxxxx
Wonderful jumpsuit, so you! Looks like a great night. Like Curtise I want to gate crash and dress up too! Love the '80s boys' picture. The blue coat is gorgeous, shame about the rain! I know you're counting the days til Goa x
ReplyDeleteGreat pics - wonderful frocks on you girls. Have a fantastic, well-earned holiday - we'll try to banish the wet weather by the time you get back! xx
ReplyDeleteHeee hee, you look like you are having so much fun!!!! PLus you look awesome, that purple outfit is fabulouso!!!!
ReplyDeleteWinter adventures are the best thing ever. India....and heat....how perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat purple jumpsuit is the bee's knees, I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour trip to India seems to have come round so fast, I hope you have a great time, and wish you all the very best for 2013.
Dressing up, drinks at the ready and guilt free loud music sounds like a blast. I will miss you when you go to India. Please don't leave us for too long!! Xxxx
ReplyDeleteLooking gorgeous all of you!
ReplyDeleteThis purple jumpsuit is behond words!
Have a great vacation in India And a Happy New Year
Ariane xxxx
Farking DELISH in that crimplene dream junpsuit, you are, my darling lucious one!!! I'd quite forgotten about that stunner, and you are MAGIC in it! Perfect idea to bring the celebrations a few days forward! Looks like just the kind of night I LOVE! Great friends, booze, frock up's and hawt MEN!! Huzzah!
ReplyDeleteYou were looking pretty damned sweet earlier too, quite the Wintery inspiration, must save that for later...yeah,later!
You fecking ROCK!
Love Helga xxxXXXxxx
Holy guacamole that purple number is FRICKIN AMAZING!!! I love love love it - and your hair is perfect! And the last outfit is exquisite from head to toe - the jacket is GORGEOUS and I LOOOOVE the colour combo (I would be buried in that beautiful top). I'm super excited for you - the planning must be great fun - but I'm missing you already! How long will you be away?
ReplyDeleteLove you more than suede boots! Sarah xxx
Holy guacamole that purple number is FRICKIN AMAZING!!! I love love love it - and your hair is perfect! And the last outfit is exquisite from head to toe - the jacket is GORGEOUS and I LOOOOVE the colour combo (I would be buried in that beautiful top). I'm super excited for you - the planning must be great fun - but I'm missing you already! How long will you be away?
ReplyDeleteLove you more than suede boots! Sarah xxx
What a fun (and good looking) bunch you guys are! Your party sounds like it was a very good time. Wish I was there.
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Omg your parties must be the best. Especially because you dusted before the event. ;) *hehehe*
ReplyDeleteAll you look like you were having a serious blast.
I love your hair all piled up on top, and both your party outfits are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteNasty weather certainly doesn't put a damper on the festivities round your place, does it? Here everyone hibernates inside for months.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, playing dress-up mid-party. You all could probably do a different decade per hour. Your certainly the hostess with the mostess in that fabulous jumpsuit.
You sparkle and shine whether or not you're wearing sequins! Absolutely delcious wet or dry. Have a great weekend-week-New Year!
ReplyDeleteSmart thinking moving festivities up a few days! Gorgeous outfit, the house looks grand (dust is my enemy grrr) and good friends with which to celebrate! Soon enough you'll be off and I'll be thinking of you whilst freezing my bum off in NY. It snowed so bad here today we had to postpone my husbands birthday plans! XXX
ReplyDeleteWith your look, your closet and the warm-up party with your beautiful friends, I'm sure you will start 2013 in the best way in Goa!
ReplyDeleteAahhh, you disco queens! Happy New Year, Vix, and wishing you an A-MA-ZING time in India! xoxo
ReplyDeleteAhhh you all look fabulous men included ;-) Looks like another great evening and another loving memory to treasure. Good luck with your packing etc i can't believe thats come around again so quickly i bet your so excited. Take lots of care lovely and heres to another exciting year ahead, dee xxx
ReplyDeleteoooh have a fabulous trip.........if you go south give my love to Patnam bom shankar!!x
ReplyDeletelove the outfits and all..have a great time!!
ReplyDeleteWe're going to MISS you when you jet off Vix, but will be thinking enviously of you in your crochet bikinis, all relaxed and warm on a beach... What a wonderful way to begin the new year. And talking of wonderful - that purple jumpsuit - oh my, simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've been having a fab festive time. Happy New Year (we're thinking of staying in too - That Is My Age!) & have a fantastic time in India!
ReplyDeleteyou're stunning with this jumpsuit, your best outfit ever!
ReplyDelete80's glamourous party!!
ReplyDeleteYou and the girls look fab in those stunning black dresses and the guys should wear those Beastie Boys jackets everyday!I love your hair and both the dresses, I wish you and Jon the best time in Goa, I'm going to miss you so much, but I can't also wait to see all the photos from those amazing places that last year cheer me up in the colder months of the year!
Happy new year!
Lots of love!!
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I LOVE the last outfit - so many great colors! It's so amazing for winter - breaks all the gloomy mood at once))
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday! Wishing you safe travels and all the best for 2013. X
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous do you look in your purple frock!! Looks like you had an awesome party!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy New Year and I can't wait to hear all about Goa!! I'll miss you!
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Love the purple jumpsuit/frock - you look so gorgeously retro in it with your silver shoes and hairdo. Nice that you could party away with your pals and not feel that you missed the New Year's festivities. I hope we see you one more time before you leave on your trip, but if not, have a super fab vacay! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat purple jumpsuit is stunning you & I love the colour! A great way to celebrate a few days ahead & I wish you a safe happy holiday in the sun & look forward to seeing your beautiful photos when you get back!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an amazing time Vix and you all look fantastic too. Enjoy your next few days before you trio. Bet you can't wait x x
ReplyDeletewoooah i love your hair again and this purple dream!
ReplyDeletedarling i wish you all the best for 2013 and enjoy your trip!
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Looking just stunning Miss Vix and perfect for a party.
ReplyDeleteHappy happy new year to you and Jon!!!!!!
I am so excited that you will be winging your way to India very soon.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful wold with us and beinging part of ours. Your comments are always so lovely.
Happiness always beautiful Lady.
Vanessa
I just want to come party at your house! Everything, just everything here, looks perfect and fun :))
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the beach now!
The Bauhaus will be proud and will probably try to join you guys in all the fun!
ReplyDeleteThe boys remind me of The Beastie Boys and you girls remind me of Martha and the Vandellas.
Have lots of fun, catch lots of sun and make lots of friendships during your India travels.
With Love, Ofelia
The first outfit is so divine and the colour is especially lovely on You. Walk good, happy landing, enjoy India, eat well, smile at the sky and smell the vibrant flowers. XXXXX
ReplyDeleteGood journey and enjoy the hols!
ReplyDeletei love the chandelier!!!
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OMG-You look so amazing!! I really love your hair in your header shot so much, and love it with that pantsuit! Helga has such a great eye and style, it's perfect for you! One of my favorite things in Mad Men was all those up-do hairstyles, and yours is one of the best!
ReplyDeleteYour celebration looks like a blast, how fun to play dress up! The gals look beautiful in their party dresses. And, the shot of the boys reminds me of a Beastie Boys album cover.;)
I also have to thank you for putting that song in my head, perfect start for the day!
Hope you have a wonderful trip and enjoy lots of curries and sunny days. Will look forward to the pictures and getting a peek into someplace so exotic.;)
It looks like you had a great time! I might have said it before, but I will say it again: I adore that chandelier!
ReplyDeleteSo funny that you moved up New Year's :).
ReplyDeleteYou look great in purple. Good to see the guys in their stylish hats.
Time for your holiday!! how exciting :) you look like a Goddess in the purple dress and it looks like you had a blast over the holidays!! Happy New Year and Bon Voyage!!! Love Heather
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ReplyDeleteThat jumpsuit is totes amaze-ballz. And your house looks like the most fun place on earth :)
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