Great (Gatsby) Graduation

in case y'all didn't know lil strawb sissy has officially graduated!!!!!!!!!! well done smarty pants :) and what better way to celebrate finishing than with a big ole parddyyyyyyyy the graduation ball (grad ball = grown-up prom) theme was great gatsby only one of our absolutely savvy books and films (oh HELLO there leo) so we thought we'd give you a cheeky look into the night in case you're as nosey as we are if you find yourself getting a tad confused yes i used both my instax mini AND my iphone gots to be keeping it interesting
warning: this post includes an excess of ootds and selfies. you have been warned.

no event preparation would be complete without some nail art

so bethypoo went all art deco on her nails

you know cos she's just so totally getting into the gatsby theme yo

hashtag planning time with THE MAP (he's the map he's the map he's the map! #dora)

this is where i tried to be all arty and show you my wristband

red cups and not-yet sweaty bodies everywhereeeeeee hand on our hips because we don't care

but first let me take about 100 selfies

here's abs again! if she looks familiar it's cos you met her here

if y'all were at all curious… head crown: asos dress: virgos lounge shoes: forever 21

channeling some serious gatsby-in-india vibes there B

first new face alert here's alice

so many mixed feels about my beaut platforms on the one hand they were the most painful things in the world but on the other they sure are mighty fine

GROUP SELFIE

introducing clare: and that completes the line up to our gurl band (clearly i didn't get the arm-on-hip memo)

so clearly i need to work on my close up skills with the instax this was supposed to be my glass of prosecco because we gots class babes

#fromwhereistand heels and cups all round

the recommended must haves - powder brush (keep dat sweat away) lip butter (keep them lips looking hawt) iphone (because duh) and a super art deco clear bag to put them all in!

so guys what do you think of my new car? expect some blog posts in this baby #wewish

#bestieselfie #actuallythereistwoofus #somorelikeatwosie #bestietwosie

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venturing into the venue for the first time

it's just like the GATSBY MANSION yes i would like to accept my oscar now thanks

an inside water fountain we want one please

ooh look we're outside now!

super crushing on my head crown with it's pearls, flowers and gems

but you know what i was loving even more? THE CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

omgomgomgomg it's fo sho a strawberries perfect accessory

on our way to the fairground

and what's the point of queues if not to take more selfies

gosh i'm pretty PRETTY VAIN THAT IS lolololololololol

wow my eyelashes are so long got ya! i'm totes wearing my go-to eyelure 140 lashes

too much fun why do more nights out not involve a carousel ??????

five minute fireworks

and then ending the celebrations with my first ever silent disco defo need to do waaaayyyyyy more i'm addicted

and then i climbed into my pjs and ate lots of food the perfect end to an unforgettable night from now on and henceforth i shall be known as Mrs. Gatsby x