Last weekend saw me head down to London for an afternoon of nostalgia and partying at The 90s Brunch (a pop up brunch) to celebrate my BBFF’s (that’s Best Blogging Friend Forever) Lela London‘s birthday!
Now as a child of the 90s, I was truly elated about re-living what was probably the most awesome of decades ev-er – with everything from music to film, fashion and A lister romances (hi there Kate Moss and Johnny Depp) making the 90s rock.
I miss watching The Prince of Bel Air on repeat, my only problems revolving around which club my friends and I would be partying at that weekend and which boy I fancied most-and in these rather turbulent times, revisiting the decade defined by Cool Britannia and Cool Power was food for the soul.
Zig-a-zig-ah!
Channelling my inner-Sexy Spice (Geri was always the most kick-ass of the Spice Girls in my eyes), I headed to Clapham North to Fu Manchu Bar. Every fortnight a new party is thrown at a secret location so you only discover where it is a few days before. What a party. And when I say party, I mean PAAAAAAAARTAY!
It may be a daytime event kicking off at midday, but don’t let that fool you. With bottomless cocktails for the first hour, I was busting out the Macarena with Lela and her friends on the dance floor before long and partying like it’s 1999.
Here with Hannah May Rose, fab Instagrammer Alice Sampò of AliceinWorldLand and Lela at Fu Manchu Bar.
In between a 3 course 90’s inspired Chinese lunch, we partied to Britney, Ricky Martin, TLC and more. I never wanted to leave.
The birthday belle!
I loved Lela’s Clueless inspired outfit! To quote Cher, ‘She’s a total Betty’!
Michael, Lela and Colin. Colin Rivera has his own band and is moving to LA soon. You know when you meet someone and think, ‘This guy’s gonna be famous-I predict that for CR).
The day was so fun, it reminded me of the parties I used to throw as a teenager – fancy dress galore, inflatable props and karaoke madness.
They host The 90s Brunch all over the world, so make sure you head to their website and find out when the next party in your neighbourhood is taking place. I want to hit Dubai next! Come on Lela, get your inflatable donut and let’s go!
Hey Macarena!
Post-brunch, I headed over to the 5* Royal Garden Hotel, whom I have recently started working with as their resident family-lifestyle blogger to meet my good friend and business partner Jessica Huie MBE for an early dinner.
Check out the sunset views from my cab. London you beaut, you make my heart sing!
After a good ol’ girlie catch up (we were chatting so much we actually forget to take a pic together), it was down to business, and while tucking into the most delicious halibut, we got to discussing our next Turning Passion Into Pounds workshop.
Taking place on March 9th, this inspiring workshop (mine and Jessica’s third) is about giving you the motivation and insight to turn your hobby into a commercially successful business. Tickets are selling fast so make sure you get your’s soon on the British Library’s site!
Like Jessica, one of my personal passions is helping others to become digital entrepreneurs so I left the dinner feeling inspired and excited for what’s to come, as I made my way back to Kings Cross and back up north to see the fam!
There really is never a dull moment in London and you can watch all the days hi-jinks in the fun vlog that I made below!
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I think the 90s were the decade that influenced me the most as I was a teenager for most of it and in my early 20s at the end. Seems like ages ago and just yesterday at the same time! The party looks like a lot of fun! #brilliantblogposts
I think the 90s were the decade that influenced me the most as I was a teenager for most of it and in my early 20s at the end. Seems like ages ago and just yesterday at the same time! The party looks like a lot of fun!
Oh my how much fun did you have? im super jealous! i loved the 90’s and I too was always Geri when it came to dancing in the playground. I was so mad that my mum wouldnt let me get a pair of platform boots! #brilliantblogposts
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Ha, loved the Spice Girls x
I miss partying in London, those were the days ? #brilliantblogposts
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Oh my goodness, looks like such an amazing time. I’m totally *not* singing spice girls right now!
Haha, so fun!
This looks amaaaaaaaazing! Super jealous – in fact I think I’m gonna go dig out my moon boots and inflatable backpack. The 90’s rocked!
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Woohoo! Brilliant. Loved the 90s!
Looks like a fantastic party – I love all the 90’s nostalgia. Still find Friends funny now although if I’m honest I was never really much of a Spice Girls fan!
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Aw that’s OK, we can still be friends ;)! Love Friends x
That looked like such a laugh. My wife went to a similar 80s event recently. Would love us to have the opportunity to go to a 90s one to celebrate our long lost youth! #brillblogposts
This looks so much fun. The 90’s were awesome and what a great way to party x
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This brings back so many 90s memories. Those were the days. #brillblogposts
That looks like such a laugh. Thanks for sharing #brillblogposts
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Hi, I would love to attend one of these events and will take a look at the link you have shared. I miss the 90’s a fab decade. Oh the Fresh Prince was a must watch, Chloe https://pinkiebag.com/ #BrilliantBlogPosts
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That looks like so much fun! Looks and sounds like you all had a fantastic time! #BrilliantBlogPosts
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Oh wow that sounds like so much fun! I’d love to relive the 90s I will have to keep a look out for this!
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Wow! This is all kinds of amazing! I tried to rap the Prince of Bel Air theme tune to my daughter the other day and she just looked at me like I’d gone mad! Haha #BrillBlogPosts
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Looks like a great time. I graduated high school in 92. Lots of good memories from the first 1/2 of that decade
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Thats my kinda party! looks like fun. Shame about the prezzi x
This looks so much fun! Oh I miss the 90’s, life was a bit simpler then. #Brillblogposts
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Wowza, Vicki–this was my “time” too, and wasn’t it the best!! I’ve never been to a pop up party and what a fun time!!
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Take me to a 90’s brunch party now – it sounds amazing! Ah, I feel nostalgic for those carefree days of watching Friends (for the first time!) and seeing Geri in her Union Jack dress at the Brits. What a brilliant idea. #brillblogposts
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This looks like SO much fun! I feel like I missed out on the 90s, being a child at the time – I want to party 90s style!
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Oh my god, this looks like SO much fun! Lela is such a babe too, I need to catch up with her and finally meet you soon my lovely <3
Elle
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xx
Lela is amazing, would love to meet you darling, we all need to hang out soon xx