Event: Vogue High Tea at the Langham, Melbourne

As I mentioned a few weeks ago I was invited to attend a Vogue High Tea at the Aria Bar and Lounge at the Langham, which I went to on Friday. I had been so looking forward to it, having never before been to High Tea – Even in spite of living in London for a few years!

In preparation for the Spring Racing, one of the finest hotels in Melbourne, the Langham is hosting special Vogue High Tea and we were greeted with a flute of Domaine Chandon NV Brut on arrival – this would be my first alcoholic drink in over a year, first being pregnant, and now breastfeeding our four month old son – but I did enjoy a couple of tiny sips, but controlled myself. And I had drunk it all, I would no doubt have been rather tipsy.

The High Tea included Classic Tiffin Tea dishes and desserts including among others ribbon sandwiches with cucumber and egg, cream cheese and chives, free range chicken and smoked salmon pin wheels.
 

The deserts consisted among others of scones with jam and cream, very vanilla cupcakes, chocolate macarons, lace cookies, Vogue strawberry éclairs and salted caramel popcorn tarts (my favourite of the day!)..
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I brought my husband and our little boy along, and my husband was pretty excited about the whole experience, saying we have to do that again – and as for our little boy, he was the best little boy, not crying once, which is pretty amazing for a four month old little boy seeing we were there for almost two hours. Rather he was his usual charming little self, smiling at everyone that passed by our table.

The service at the Langham was pretty impressive too, which is sadly very rare these days – but the staff was very attentive and constantly coming to our table asking if everything was ok or if we needed anything. Our little boy was also offered a baby-chino, though he is a tad too young for that yet, so we’ll have to do a raincheck for that one!

 

And of course, just being at the Langham was an experience in itself as it is such a charming hotel.

If you want to visit the Langham Melbourne for the Vogue High Tea, it is taking place at the ARIA Bar & Lounge at the Langham located on Southbank Promenade on week days from Monday, 21 October – Friday, 8 November 2013 from 10.30am – 4.30pm.
 

 

The High Tea costs $65 per person, and includes the latest issue of Vogue Australia

* Tickets to the High Tea were kindly provided for consideration, and the experience has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

Have you ever visited the Langham in Melbourne? And have you ever been to High Tea?

Event: An Evening with Vogue and Mecca Cosmetica at the Langham, Melbourne

A few weeks ago, on October the 16th, I spent an evening with Vogue at The Langham, Melbourne, where Vogue Australia’s esteemed Beauty Editor Sigourney Cantelo presented Mecca Cosmetica’s Spring/Summer range with Head of Artistry, Tony Baumann. Together, they presented how to wear the standout looks for the season as well as their tips and tricks for the season.

 

This included four key trends for the Spring/Summer 2013, and how to achieve these:

 

 

 

 

 

1. Polished, 3D Skin. Radiant & Contoured.

2. The Statement Lip. Bold Confident Colour.

3. Contoured Eyes. Soft Elongated & Elegant.

4. Foiled Eyes. Modern Metallics.

I also learnt a few new makeup tips from Tony and Sigourney:

1. Lip liner should be applied after the lipstick to 'tidy up' the lipstick application from the bullet

2. To set makeup, loose powder should be used. Pressed powder on the other hand is only for touching up during the day

3. When applying makeup for special occasions, only use a serum , followed by primer and foundation – which means skipping your usual moisturiser as it will make your makeup stay put for longer

4. Tony also recommended using a moisturising mask the night before an event, and you will wake with glowing skin on the day of the event, as well as it will further eliminate the need to use a moisturiser before applying your makeup.

The event also saw the attendees indulging in some gorgeous canapés and delicious deserts, and of course champagne too..

 

 

And of course not to forget, the event was held at the beautiful Langham, in the beautifully decorated Alto room located on Langham's 25th floor with amazing views over Melbourne...

I am so excited to be going back there on Friday when I’ll be indulging in more of the divine deserts at the Vogue High Tea…

*Images Own, PR and Vogue Australia


What do you think of these beauty tips? Are you going to try any of them this season? Have you ever been to the Langham in Melbourne?