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Monday, 16 September 2013

Meeting Online Friends for REAL!

Yesterday was a fab day. I met some real Avenue 57 ladies in the flesh! This is my 3rd meeting of a group of 'strangers' in the past 10 years. Some people My husband thinks it's weird to meet strangers but I don't consider them that. I first met a bunch of 'online friends' 10 years ago. We spent a few years getting to know each other because we were all pregnant at the same time in 2004. We called ourselves the July Mums 04. We met in 2005 and I really enjoyed it - we are all still in touch and talk regularly via a group on Facebook.

 This year I met a bunch of fashion bloggers that I'd been speaking to (again online) and we had an AMAZING day and night getting to know each other in person. I've since met some again and we are planning a big weekend in London already next year!

 Yesterday I met some great ladies. They post online via Avenue 57 and we finally plucked up the courage to meet in Birmingham. Everyone was nervous beforehand but there really was no need - we all clicked, chatted, moved around the table to speak to everyone and it was absolutely fantastic to put real names and faces together. I have to say that we were THE MOST STYLISH table at the Jamie Oliver restaurant!

 Here's what I wore
Necklace - Wallis (old) (but they do have some amazing necklaces online and in the sale)
Jumper - Avenue 57 Pop Up Shop
Wax coated jeans - Oasis (similar here)
Boots - so old - I mean like 15 years + old!


Here's what they wore



Here's us all at lunch (I love it that Jane from My Midlife Fashion has the menu up to protect her anonymity!)


Here's my surprise dessert which was so sweet of Helen to organise. Who knew a nearly 40 yr old could blush quite as much as I did. It's WEIRD blushing as a grown up and not knowing what to do about it!

The ladies were SUPER kind and bought my lunch as a birthday gift to me. I am very much looking forward to the next meet up which will involve an overnight stay, lots of alcohol and shopping!

 Thank you ladies for making me feel VERY VERY special and I love it that I have made some new real friends :-)

 Have you met 'strangers' in real life after striking up a friendship online? Also, when was the last time you blushed?!!

 Fiona
xoxo
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14 comments:

  1. CuratingMi16 September 2013 at 03:05

    Had a ball Fiona!! It was a great day, really love to meet everyone! Would be fabulous if we whip up a few more of the Avenue 57 ladies for the next trip!! Bring it on! x

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  2. Alexandra Petersen16 September 2013 at 04:36

    What a glamorous bunch, Birmingham lock up your sons!! You all looked fabulous, I'm intrigued why Birmingham, is that where most of the Av 57 ladies are based?

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    1. Avenue 5716 September 2013 at 04:40

      Most central as everyone was coming from all over the country!

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  3. My Midlife Fashion16 September 2013 at 04:39

    Such a wonderful, special & fun day....bring on the next one & you never know I may be menuless by then too!!! ;-) xx

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  4. Avril x16 September 2013 at 07:16

    Looks like a great day - kindred spirits so that's why you got on so well! Everyone looked amazing too x

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    1. Avenue 5716 September 2013 at 07:21

      It was a lot of fun! Overnight next time with alcohol!

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  5. Helen.by.instyle16 September 2013 at 09:01

    I enjoyed every single minute of the day. I liked the fact that everyone clicked and talked about all sorts of things not just our common interest, clothing. Fantastic! x

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  6. The Flaky Fashionista16 September 2013 at 15:44

    Sounds like so much fun (if it's anything like our day in London earlier this year, it definitely was!) And so glad that they treated you ... you deserve it :)

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  7. PoppysStyle16 September 2013 at 16:20

    Sounds fabulous!!! You look great - all of you! So looking forward to our next get together:))) xx

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  8. Sharon S17 September 2013 at 07:00

    Hi Fiona!! Sounds like a wonderful get together and I bet all the ladies looked so stylish and lovely too! xxx

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  9. GlamRosie17 September 2013 at 13:50

    What a super stylish bunch! Glad you all had fun x

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  10. Unknown18 September 2013 at 12:37

    It looks like the perfect girls day out! You all looked so cool & relaxed & of course super stylish! Love the fact that Jane stayed ANON too! :) My 2 best friends in Tunisia were met over the web! Ax

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  11. Treasuresnpleasures19 September 2013 at 12:08

    Sounds like you all had a great day, and I have to say what a gorgeous bunch of ladies they are, seriously they are all stunners!! Just a pity I'm so far away would love to have been there!! X

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