September 30th saw my husband Peter, and I, enjoy a special evening in London at the Esso Synergy Fuels launch event. 
For those not aware, I’m working with Esso over the next 3 months and have been crazy-excited for the launch night for weeks.
Staying at the delightful Tower Hotel nearby, our suite certainly proved to be a room with a spectacular view as we overlooked the River Thames and fittingly, the Tower Bridge.
Our room had a nautical feel to it too, the windows were rather cruise like and we felt instantly relaxed there-
Also there wasn’t much time to relax as I had to start preparing for the night… I wore an exquisite black lace dress c/o Kaliko, a cropped cardigan c/o Fever London, earrings c/o Yosa, heels I’d designed myself with Upper Street and an Anya Hindmarch silver clutch.
Having had my hair styled on set the day before, for a shoot for Superdrug that will go on Red Magazine’s site in the spring, meant the mane was tonged and glossy so I simply applied a glam evening look make up wise-smokey eyes and a pillar box red lip, and was good to go!
Cabbing it to the inconic Underglobe, a venue space directly under, but part of the Shakespeare’s Globe, it was time to walk the red carpet and take some shots.
Peter and I filmed the night too so you can watch it below, and the press snapped my picture, mostly in or posing by the magnificent McLaren 650S
Suits me huh?!
Getting my pose on like the blogger that I am 😉
Highlights were of course, meeting hero, 2009 Formula One™ World Champion, Jenson Button- such a sweet, and yes ladies, handsome chap- as well as also having the chance to chat to the gifted composer of ‘War of the Worlds’ Jeff Wayne who created the score to the famous Esso Tiger commercials of the 70’s to the 90’s.
It was a real honour to meet and be photographed with these chaps.
It was good to see if wasn’t just me posing too!
Jenson is a truly humble, sweet man who spoke of his favourite roads to drive in Monaco where he lives and his career highlights.
…The two main men of the night-Jenson Button and Jeff Wayne
After the photos and speeches came an evening of live entertainment with the première of a revamped version of Jeff Wayne’s ‘Tiger theme’, a powerful piece, that played alongside an animated illustration of Esso’s forecourts through the ages projected onto the historic walls of the UnderGlobe.
We also watched in complete awe as celebrated Britain’s Got Talent dance troupe UDI performed several bespoke virtual reality spectacles.
As there were only around a hundred special guests, it was a relaxed evening despite being so heightened and exciting.
Being so intimate meant lots of time to meet, greet and chat with the distinguished guests.
It was wonderful to speak with Karen Dickens, Esso’s global fuels programme executive who also gave a welcome speech and interviewed Jenson and Jeff on stage.
It was also brilliant to meet the other digital influencers working with Esso for the next three months too-
It was cool to also meet:
Sam Fayne – Seen Through Glass
Paul Wallace – Supercars of London
Tim Burton – Shmee150
Peter and I instantly clicked with these guys, and we all had a real laugh together-Peter recognised them too being a supercars fan so that was cool!
And these boys sure know, (and own super cars), so I’ve added purchasing my very own Lamborghini to my #lifegoals too!
We can squeeze the kids in the back right?! 😉
I might not have a Lamborghini (more like a VW Touran) but I’ll soon be embarking on some fun trips around the UK with two family breaks and one for just Peter and I, over the coming months.
We’ll be filling up at the new Synergy forecourts on our way and I’ll be sharing our adventures with you all through the blog, on social media and via videos we’ll be shooting of our adventures.
I simply cannot wait to hit the road-if only it were in a McLaren 650S.
One more for the #lifegoals hey 😉
Here is the film:
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Wowsers Vicki what a night! How exciting. We have a Touran too! You suit the Esso car not sure how it would go on the school run, maybe a weekend car? Huge congrats on the campaign, you looked amazing too and made me take a second look a Kaliko. Gorge dress, shoes, lippy and great review of the night xo
Thanks so much, feel honoured to be working with Esso for the next three months and it was a wonderful night. So glad you liked my dress. Touran’s rock but dreaming of a McLaren one day just for me x
Wow! This is totally awesome! You get to hang out with Jenson! I am so excited and what to know what Esso has got installed for you. The hotel looks so nice with a perfect view, getting you ready for the perfect night. The event went so well. What a fab night and you look so gorgeous as usual! I really like the vdo also. Great editing work. Thank you for hosting. x
Thanks so much, such a fab night and the hotel was lovely x
Wow, how incredible. You suit super cars VERY well and I love the shoes! I suppose a M(a)cLaren XT doesn’t cut it right?
Haha, I kept thinking of prams that night too! xx
Vicki, so cool, I’m living vicariously through you and boy are we having a great time! The entire trip looked awesome, and I loved your outfit, especially the shoes, so incredible! So happy the night went well and you had a great time, and thanks again for sharing!!!!
Thanks so much Nikki, I designed the shoes myself. It was as fabulous night x
Such an exciting project to work on, I’m so happy for you! Live your shoes, and you look very at home in that lush car! Congratulations xx
Thanks Becky, it was such a wonderful night x
Hi Vicki, you look very glam (love the shoes), perfect for a glam event)! Jenson Button sounds like a really nice chap in interviews, so I can imagine he’s a proper gent in the flesh.
Hope you got to keep the McLaren!
XX
He is, a really sweet, humble chap. Thanks for your kind words. I would love the McLaren x
Wow, what an amazing experience! Enjoy the next few months working on the Esso project. 🙂
Thanks very much 🙂
Wow what an amazing experience! How lucky are you?! Your dress was beautiful 🙂
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Thanks so much, it was Becca 🙂
what a fantastic evening and this vlog is fantastic.. i need to get some tips from you, you’re bloody marvellous!!XX
What an amazing evening. The McLaren looks wow, as do you…and as does Jenson! 🙂 I look forward to seeing more about this campaign!
Thanks darling, it was an incredible night x
Oh wow hun how exciting! What an awesome night you must’ve had! Brilliant.
It was wonderful thanks xx
Hello!! What an amazing night – I am so proud of you. I have never heard of the Underglobe – I will have to Google that one! I really should have heard of it seeing as it’s part of the globe. Xx
It’s an events area in the basement of the Globe, so stunning, thanks for linking up lovely, fabulous to have you join. I’m really proud of you too x
Sounds like an exciting time for you and I love tour view from the hotel X
Beautiful view and it was a fab night. Definitely exciting times :)x
Wow! What a glam event! It sounds like a great project to be working on #brilliantblogposts
Thanks Megan, it was fabulously glam and a real honour to be working with Esso on this 3 month campaign 🙂
What an incredible event. That car looks immense!! Bet you were just soaking up the atmosphere.
Fab post!
Vix x
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BTW your hair looked amazing!
It was so much fun Vix, fab night x
How exciting. My man is a massive F1 fan. #brilliantblogposts
Ooh you’ll have to show him the post and video x
Sounds like such a great evening – and you looked fab! (Those shoes!) x
Thanks Jessica, such a fab evening x
WOW! What an amazing experience. and how lucky are you to meet that gorgeous HANDSOME bloke 😉 xxx
Hehe Jenson Button is a dish! x
Looks like a fun and glamorous night! &, yes, it’s a nice car! #brilliantblogposts
Haha it’s gorgeous isn’t it! Thanks x
Wow, how exciting! It looked like you had a brilliant night and yes the McLaren does suit you. I look forward to reading more of your adventures! Maybe post a “How to travel in Lamborghini with kids?”
Haha can you imagine?! Thanks x
What a fabulous event! The McLaren really suits you – you definitely need one! Love your outfit choice & the hotel is amazing, it totally looks like you are on a cruise! The whole event sounds so fun! #brilliantblogposts x
Thanks so much Becky, such a fab night x
This is just WOW WOW!!!! I can’t believe you met Jenson Button! I’m so jealous!! I’m a massive fan of F1 so this is amazing!! Everything sounds great!! You really did have a fantastic day! Congratulations again lovely!! I guess now that you are soooo busy it would be really difficult to meet again! Anyway, thank you for hosting! 🙂 x
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Thanks darling, the next few months are pretty busy but would love to see you again, hopefully before Christmas xx
Looks like you had a fantastic time! and OMG that car! thanks for hosting #brilliantblogposts
Thanks Jodie, it was fab! I need that car in my life! x
Oh WOW WOW WOW, what an amazing night! There are so many things that popped into my head reading this, so here’s a list… Wow, you met Jenson Button, he’s gorgeous, I’m so jealous!, 2) what a lovely hotel room, I love he hotels along that way, they’re so much nicer than those more central 3) I LOVE YOUR SHOES!
Thank you for hosting, and showing me the other side to being a mummy blogger…. The glamorous one, not the pooey one 🙂 #brilliantblogposts
Hehe love this comment, thanks, so glad you liked Jenson ;), the hotel and my shoes! Not every day is as glamorous as this sadly! x
Oh my goodness, he is a rather handsome chap isn’t he? My husband loves nothing more than the F1, being a little amateur racing car driver at the Toyota Sprint Series he would be astounded to be at an event with Jenson Button! Can’t wait to hear about your two trips away ❤️
Ooh that sounds very cool, you’ll have to show him the post. Jenson was such a sweet guy x
Oh what I’d give for a VW Touran! Looks like you had a great night and a brilliant campaign. I look forward to reading of your adventures as you tour the UK. Thanks for hosting #BrilliantBlogPosts
Bahaha that made me laugh! x
I don’t think anyone in their right mind would let clumsy me get too close to those cars. Looks like you’re having/going to have a ball- enjoy!
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Haha thanks lovely I did, hope I get to drive one of these beauties one day x
It sounds like you had a fab evening Vicki… congratulations on all this amazing success you’re having, and how cool that you get to share it with your Peter. Keep on rocking, gorgeous lady! x #brillblogposts
Thanks so much Fatima, love sharing everything with my husband and also my kids, thanks for your lovely comment x
Wow! That was an amazing night. I loved that you documented it through pictures of the evening. Congrats on this new adventure and as always thank you for hosting. #brilliantblogposts
Thanks so much Jen x
Wow, what an experience! And, what an amazing campaign for you to be involved in. Well done lovely x
Thank you darling, it is x
What a fab experience. I just love your shoes and couldn’t help noticing them in the pictures lol! i really enjoy reading about the places you go and the great events you attend and I love the picture of you in the car- “getting your pose on” so cool!
Angela x
Hehe, always getting my pose on! Thanks for your lovely comment x
What a night! Is there anything you can’t do, lady?
Hehee, sing, I can’t sing! Thanks sweetie x
Wow, looks a really exciting event. I agree with Debbie’s comment – they really should let you drive the McLaren! I for one would love an Honest Mum review on one – how else would I know if it might be the car for me?
Ooh I would love that! That made me laugh too!
It looks like you had a great night 🙂 You are bursting with energy!
Thanks Joanna, I do have a lot of energy! x
Looks like a fab night in a lovely hotel. Loving the McLaren 650s, see if you can talk them into letting you drive it for a review lol! Thanks for hosting #brilliantblogposts
Debbie
Ooh yes, can you imagine?! x