One of the definite perks of my job at Love My Dress is that, every so often, I have the opportunity to get dressed up and head off to a fabulous industry party. It’s not all fun and games, after almost two years in this role I still find networking pretty challenging, but it’s always nice to catch up with friends and colleagues.

Last week saw the You & Your Wedding Bridal Retail Awards take place in West London. As I was feeling far from party ready, the last minute invitation threw me into a bit of a panic, but a little bit of pampering and a mad dash around the shops sorted me out in no time. I didn’t drag my DSLR with me to the big smoke, but I did snap the obligatory pre-party selfie on my phone before leaving my Mum’s flat…

Rochelle Ribbon Dress, French Connection

Luckily for me {and my wallet}, my local French Connection was positively overflowing with sale bargains. I took three frocks to the changing room with me and could have quite happily come away with all of them, but in an uncharacteristic display of self-control I limited myself to this beauty. Naturally, I replied to every compliment on Thursday night with enthusiastic shrieks of ‘£180 down to £54!’. I do love a bargain.

I also love a good bouffant. Go big or go home, I say! My hair was perfectly coiffed by the incredibly talented Alison Jenner and, as the biggest beehive I’ve sported to date, it certainly received a fair amount of attention. I kept my makeup pretty simple, opting for my signature red lipstick, a little black eye-liner and lashings of mascara.

Lipstick, Chanel Rouge Coco in No. 19 Gabrielle

I also applied a delicate spritz of Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge, the decadent perfume bestowed upon me by my generous husband at Christmas. I find it’s impossible not to feel like the most glamorous woman in the world while wearing this scent! This makes it the perfect choice for those days when my job is less fabulous, more working from home in my PJs.

Love Audrey xxx