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Drinki Summer Party

3rd August 2017

Drinks on the house?!

Let’s face it, going out is quite expensive! *rolls eyes*. Long gone are the days when a pint of beer used to cost less than a fiver and you could treat your squad with a round of drinks without breaking a bank. Times have changed but are we going to stay at home and do nothing? Most definitely not!

Luckily, the guys at Drinki are here to change the way we experience nightlife forever. Their intention is to make people go out more and to do so, they offer the first round on the house. *shook* Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about free drinks at hundreds of bars in London. From Espresso Martini at Grind to Mirrorball cocktail at Simmons, there are plenty of drinks to choose from.

After your first round, Drinki has exclusive drink offers available all night. You can collect ‘drinkis’ by sharing your referral code with your friends. It’s that simple. Once the happy hour kicks in, I round up my squad and get going! *puts on Diana Ross on shuffle* So, what are your plans this evening?

DOWNLOAD: Drinki App on the App Store and Google Play. Use code “SKIRMY” to get 2 FREE drinkis!

Let’s get wavy!

Last week, Drinki invited me to their summer party. *puts on his drinking hat* They teamed up with Emerald Street to throw a huge party with big tunes, exciting games and insanely strong (free) Margaritas. The party took place at The Brewhouse in East London.

I had the opportunity to meet the CEO of Drinki, Tariq Aris, who was shooting tequila shots from a toy gun into our mouths, all night. It was pretty insane! *tequila overdose* The atmosphere was very chilled, so my time there went by very quickly. I managed to make new friends, get a little bit tipsy and save a lot of money. Therefore, it’s a win win situation. Thanks Drinki! x

SHOP: Oversized Cut & Sew Sweatshirt In Velour from ASOS | Baseball Cap In Burgundy from ASOS | Faux Leather Trousers from Zara

Events

Cold Cases

20th July 2017

My childhood nightmares are being revisited! yikes

After 208 episodes, 10 series and 2 feature films, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are back once again as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in a new audio drama – The X-Files: Cold Cases!

Released on July 18th, X-Files: Cold Cases takes place after the events of X-Files: I Want To Believe. The audiobook tells the story of Mulder and Scully coming out of anonymity to face a growing conspiracy that involves not only their former investigation bureau but also the US government and creatures from out of this world. *hides under the bed* Expect a mind-blowing soundscape of liquefying aliens, hissing creatures and humming space crafts. Listeners get to experience The X-Files like never before, so there’s no better time to start your FREE trial with Audible!

I Want To Believe…

Last week, Audible invited me to witness a staged alien autopsy in the newly opened Postal Museum. This was my first ever immersive experience and it was perfect because I’m a huge fan of The X-Files. *duh* I spent most of my childhood watching (and rewatching) episodes of the hit TV series. Therefore, this was the most nostalgic day of my life.

Tasked with cracking a case from a never-before-released X-Files archive, I had to solve the mystery of the terrifying creature Flukeman’s escape and missing agent Scully. This one of a kind experience brought me closer to the world of Mulder and Scully as I used my senses and intuition to progress through a number of rooms. There was a lot of file-digging and sign-searching, which I really excelled at. *Who would’ve thought?!* Also, I managed to bring a little bit of comedy to this monstrous X-Files escapade with quirky one-liners and sass. Yasss!

X-Files: Cold Cases is now available on Audible (£7.99)! Watch the trailer below:

Thanks to Audible for sponsoring this post. However, all views are my own.

Events / Tech

Sony Xperia Touch

13th July 2017

When surfaces come to life!

Just when I thought the tech world couldn’t come up with anything new… Sony storms in and introduces Xperia Touch – a revolutionary addition to the smart home category!

The Xperia Touch uses Sony’s SXRD projection display technology, which allows users to stream videos, play games and just create whatever they want on any surface. The projector can stretch up to 23″, making it the biggest Android screen in the market. I was very impressed by how responsive it is. It is unlike anything I’ve seen before… and I’ve seen a lot!

Check out their promo video below:

Last week, I was invited to Sony Xperia Touch launch event at Carousel London. The event showcased Xperia Touch portable projector and its features. We were one of the first to test Xperia-Touch-optimised apps such as the Interactive DJ deck, Fruit Ninja and Math Attack. Wimbledon was also being broadcast on the wall.

I was so stoked to be a part of this experience, especially when I got to put together a DJ set featuring songs by Britney Spears! *oh baby baby*

Throughout the night, we were served some epic gin cocktails provided by Tanqueray and rolled ice-cream by Pan N Ice. *the best launch event, ever* My personal favourite was Strawberry Nutella rollie.

The event was also an opportunity for me to meet new bloggers and content creators who work with similar brands as I do. So, I sense some amazing collaborations coming up in the near future.

Sony Xperia Touch is now available, exclusively through Selfridges (£1,399). I’d strongly recommend checking this one out!

Thanks to Sony for sponsoring this post. However, all views are my own!

Style

Shady Whittaker

30th June 2017

Boys who blog together.

I find it hard to believe that it’s the end of the 2nd quarter of 2017!

My goal this quarter was to extend my blogging network and… boy… I sure did! From networking events to product launches, I had the opportunity to connect with so many talented people who share the same passion as me.

The first blogger I met and done some work with was Neil Thornton. Neil is the editor of a hugely successful men’s lifestyle blog, The Science of Appearance. At the moment, he’s planning his brand relaunch, which I’m very excited about.

From the day I met him at my local coffee shop, I knew that we were going to be doing some great stuff together. The thing I like about Neil is that he’s sassy but also very genuine. We share a long list of similarities and similar interests, but it’s our differences that really set this friendship above the rest. I’m really excited to see what we are going to come up with next! *plans our world domination, one insta post at a time*

Project Chelsea.

On this particular day, Neil and I decided to explore the fabulous streets of Chelsea.

First, we went to the #SelfExpression exhibition at Saatchi Gallery (a.k.a. World’s No. 1 Museum on Social Media). The exhibition features hundreds of selfies from all over the world, including the infamous self-portraits of Frida Kahlo. *ohhh emmm geee* You can like each of her portraits by double-tapping on the screen next to it… I mean, is there a better way to show appreciation for Frida Kahlo?! I don’t think so! *considers entering the double-tapping competition*

Later, we were scouting about to find a spot that resonates with our current looks. I chose this little corner on Whittaker Street because I’m a huge fan of black ornate iron fences and this was probably the best-lit corner on this gloomy Saturday afternoon.

The look I was going for was very ‘chilled day out in the city’. The sweatshirt and trousers are from Zara, which I picked up on my recent shopping trip to Oxford Street.

Last week, I was introduced to this super cool men’s accessory site TrendHim. From real leather bags to swanky watches, there are thousands of items available on TrendHim. In this shoot, I’m wearing a classic black watch from EYKI, which goes really well with everything I wear at the moment. I’m still waiting to receive an anchor bracelet to go with this watch. Therefore, I’m stoked to showcase this pair in my next shoot!

Check out Neil’s Instagram account (@iamneilthornton) for some sickening pictures taken by yours truly. *wink wink*

SHOP: The Classico Black Watch from EYKI (via TrendHim) | Sweatshirt from Zara | Trousers from Zara | Sunglasses from Garrett Leight California Optical | Boots from Geox (similar)

Style

Pink Matter

21st April 2017

On the hottest day of the year…

… I wear something pink and go to Hampstead Heath!

The other day, it was surprisingly hot in London. Everyone was out and about, so I had no excuse to stay at home and be lazy. I put on my new pair of sandals and pranced all the way to Hampstead Heath. The place is perfect for a day like this – it’s close to the city and has ponds to dive in. However, the water was still freezing, so I had to save those “boomerang-perfect” dives for another time. *thumbs up*

Whilst in the park, I caught up with my friends and terrorised everyone else with my sickening Spotify playlist. Yep, I am THAT person who likes to blast his own music in the park. After a while, my UE Boom speaker ran out of battery and my mates decided to go home… *feels devastated* My best friend and I left the ponds and went to explore the local area, in mind that I get to showcase my latest outfit!

Pink blazers and palm trees.

As spring takes over London, I look forward to upgrading my wardrobe with some new seasonal favourites. It may come as no surprise but I’m super obsessed with Zara.

This season, part of their collection is inspired by #PalmSprings. The collection features a lot of pale pinks and tropical greens. For this occasion, I paired a bright pink blazer with gingham check shorts and leather strappy sandals. I added some in-the-minute accessories such as a reflective aviator sunglasses and leather bracelets.

This look is perfect for making a strong first impression. Quite frankly, I wore pretty much the same outfit for my first ever Blogosphere event… and now, everyone knows my name. *insert the nail polish emoji here*

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