Thursday, February 19, 2009

Good times

I went to the opening of exclusive new 5-Star International Radisson SAS Hotel Sandton. This launch was absolutely fantastic and they seriously spared no expense whatsoever.
We were all taken to the 12th floor where speeches were made, Moet champagne flowed and photographers flash bulbs were over excited!

We could help ourselves to the Moet Champagne Dress



The hotel really is quite exquisite in decor, space and pure luxury.
Special K and I bumped into Marcus Brewster, who leaned in as if he had a secret that could freeze time and said:
“Blondie, if you go one floor up, they have lobster and more Moet.” pointing at my empty flute, “And if you go down one floor the spa is there with a little goody bag!”
Oh what to do; what to do? LOL

The 13th floor was sensational. I have NEVER seen a spread of food like that in my life. Chefs were making fresh pasta and other dishes from the ingredients set out. One of the things that Special K and I wanted to take home was a huge whole uncut cheese, that had been hollowed out and filled with grated parmesan cheese. Presentation was incredible!! There was a Thai section, antipasti section with artichokes, cold pasta dishes and various types of olives and sundried tomatos. The Seafood section (my favourite) had some of the most delicious sushi I have ever tasted, there were oysters and crab, lobster and crayfish, melt in your mouth salmon, mini mussle pots.


This was the chef that prepared my lobster!



HEAVEN. I believe there was a dessert table, but I didn’t look too hard for it. I wanted to (being president of the sweet tooth society and all that) but I am on a Get-Thin-Mission.




We finally got to go down to the 11th floor and that beautiful aromatherapy smell wafted into our nostrils. Special K and I both turned to each other and dreamily said: “Ah, the smell!”
I hope heaven looks like this spa. It is so incredible and I can honestly say I have never seen anything like this! I have booked for after pay day and Special K told me she’s going to be doing a lot of hinting considering their anniversary is coming up.

We went back upstairs, goody bag in hand and spoke to various people, that we (sadly) only ever see at these types of functions. It was incredibly hot inside and while I love heat, when it starts to get too hot, my body can’t handle it! I started to feel really faint and my skin was prickling.
Special K took one look at me and agreed that we should leave. She got me to the car and put the air con on full blast. She just knows. As soon as I started to cool down, I started to feel better.


Today I’m going to a spinning class at 1pm.

I've also been getting messages from Europe Boy asking me for a lunch or coffee... I don't know. Perhaps I should just go for a coffee. I just don't know anymore.

11 comments:

Janine / Being Brazen said...

WOW - that looks and sounds like a fantastic party. You really are so lucky that you get invited to all these wonderful things.

:)

The Blonde Blogshell said...

BB - it is one of the nicest launches I've been to so far!
Oh yes, I am very grateful for the invitations :-)
Thank you
xx

Anonymous said...

I am sooooooooooooooooooooo jealous right now!

The Blonde Blogshell said...

Anon... it really was one of the best I've been to...they pulled out all the stops!! Good grief!! :-)

@sassy_sami said...

that was an ingenius dress design...WOW!!!

Am sooo jealous also :-(

The Divine Miss M said...

I hate you Blondie!

mylifescape said...

Sounds like tons of fun! Good to hear you doing so well! Go for coffee.. it can't hurt ;)

Tamara said...

Wow! Living the life, Blondie ;-)

Glad you enjoyed. Lobster... *sigh*

po said...

Wow You do get to do some amazing things!

Nice champagne dress.

mamastella said...

Heya blondie what did you think of the "Champion"secret this week on postsecret? I know it might be a bit cheesy but I couldn't help but melt when I read it...

The Blonde Blogshell said...

Hey Ruby... went onto POstsecret and it's the Valentines Addition...didn't find anything on Champion...what was it?