I love going out – was looking forward to a girls’ night of gossip, dressing up (yes that includes a pair of high heels), and hitting the town.
When the chance for a night out with the nzgirls my heart jumped – I was thinking I could really go from this comfy-clothed wearing ugly duckling, into getting dolled-up, becoming a sleek and sultry swan.
I thought how can I best remember this night? I am shocking at taking piccies while in heels – so thought I could bribe someone to carry a camera (and my bag) for the night, and luckily was able to find one! (Thanks Monsieur Dale! Check out more of his amazing work here!)
And so – the day begins....
Grey, rainy, the office was full of tired nzgirls – which I was slightly disappointed about, as I had been looking forward to this night for weeks! This wasn’t to continue as the hours ticked by, coffee was drunk, and I could barley contain my excitement...
At Stephen Marr we were met by Susie Cropper. My favourite type of jewellery are bracelets – and had mentioned this to Susie and out from her little bag of presents was one with my name on it... almost nervously I opened the bag to find the most delicate and exquisite piece of jewellery I have ever owned – studded with pearls and sterling silver – ‘The Cuff’ as it is aptly named, went on – not to ever come off!!
At Stephen Marr I was met but two gorgeous young men who proceeded to wash, blow-dry and straighten my hair (thank you Taylor!). My hair seemed to only take 5 minutes and when finished I sat watching Brylee have two people to straighten her hair - hilarious!
On to Jenenes’. I was met at the door by a mini-skirt – sexy boots and a stunning woman wearing my top (which she looks great in!!) Fabulous! I got changed and started to do my make-up.
Now half-way through this wonderful beauty story of my night out I have a confession to make. I was not brought up around beauty routines. My hair is always in a ponytail or munched into a hair-tie, and I taught myself how to apply a strip of eyeshadow, and only ever wear the odd swipe of mascara. This was to change!
Glass of bubbly in hand, I was placed on a chair and told – ‘We are going to make you beautiful’. In the expert hands of the lovely nzgirls – I was transformed. A little plucking, a little foundation the works! I was shocked when I looked in the mirror. I didn’t recognise myself (though that could have been the mini-skirt, knee-high boots, cuff and smile combo?)
As the night drew on we laughed, giggled and chatted (mostly about boys, sex, and our own personal lives) and time drew on – we passed the red carpet entrance of 9 o’clock and proceeded to the opening of the club sometime after 10.
Seemingly empty yet (some would say disturbingly), full of people I knew, our entrance to the new ‘RnB’ night was stunning and we beautiful women turned heads, and feisty young men in awe. I was looked up and down by various people I knew – unsure how to take this confident (some would say 'Hot' thank you kindly for the person who mentioned this) new me...
After a confrontation with the boyfriend (who was delicately told “This is a girls’ night – goodbye”) the night wore on – through glasses of 'Deutz' and ‘Pol Roger’ (undeniably my favourite Champagne) with all of us feeling great and enjoying our night.
Though I lingered slightly longer than need be after the girls left (a long convoluted story I assure you!) – I woke up the next morning feeling like I had changed, I was different and not myself (though that could have been the panda eyes). I was ready to take life from a different angle – perhaps create some more time with the girls – and take more time for me.
So why was this night so important to me?
Boys have this amazing habit of what I call ‘Time Stealing’. After the initial period when all you want to do is hang-out together – you suddenly realise a year down the track, that’s all you do. You don’t see your friends, you don’t take time for yourself – life becomes habit rather than enjoyment.
Spending time with you mates makes you realise there is more to life than being with someone 24/7 and that as nice as that is, what a security blanket it can be. Once you take a peek out from under that cover – you will never look back.
Friends will always be there for you. People that are superficial, fake and unreal aren’t friends – the same with friendships that only go one way.
When was the last time you spent quality time your crew? Have an old school sleepover and watch silly romance/Molly Ringwald movies. Go on a cafe crawl. Go clothes shopping for that pair of fluffy boots you really don’t need. Ring them up when you need agood cry, go to a movie, have a night out.
Don’t forget to tell you friends how much you care – cause once that ‘Time-Stealer’ is gone – you don’t want to be left in the cold with no-one to turn to.
Elouise Roper
Comments from the rest of us on our night out? Brylee
I love going out – was looking forward to a girls’ night of gossip, dressing up (yes that includes a pair of high heels), and hitting the town.
I thought how can I best remember this night? I am shocking at taking piccies while in heels – so thought I could bribe someone to carry a camera (and my bag) for the night, and luckily was able to find one! (Thanks Monsieur Dale! Check out more of his amazing work 
At Stephen Marr we were met by Susie Cropper. My favourite type of jewellery are bracelets – and had mentioned this to Susie and out from her little bag of presents was one with my name on it... almost nervously I opened the bag to find the most delicate and exquisite piece of jewellery I have ever owned – studded with pearls and sterling silver – ‘The Cuff’ as it is aptly named, went on – not to ever come off!!
On to Jenenes’. I was met at the door by a mini-skirt – sexy boots and a stunning woman wearing my top (which she looks great in!!) Fabulous! I got changed and started to do my make-up. 
Glass of bubbly in hand, I was placed on a chair and told – ‘We are going to make you beautiful’. In the expert hands of the lovely nzgirls – I was transformed. A little plucking, a little foundation the works! I was shocked when I looked in the mirror. I didn’t recognise myself (though that could have been the mini-skirt, knee-high boots, cuff and smile combo?)
After a confrontation with the boyfriend (who was delicately told “This is a girls’ night – goodbye”) the night wore on – through glasses of 'Deutz' and ‘Pol Roger’ (undeniably my favourite Champagne) with all of us feeling great and enjoying our night.
Spending time with you mates makes you realise there is more to life than being with someone 24/7 and that as nice as that is, what a security blanket it can be. Once you take a peek out from under that cover – you will never look back.