Firework Night Fever

Although the door to October has been closed, there's still a hint of draft seeping through preparing us for the November chill. In the early days of this premature month, people do their winter shopping, coffee drinking, and that's right, celebrating. Did someone say bonfire night?

Guy Fawks was most unfortunately caught out, clearly not ready for braving the big task of blowing up Parliament but this month, I'm going to protect you from doing just that in spite of all the cold and jittery limbs. Firework night is always a night to remember - whether it be with friends or family - but who wants to remember their frozen toes and half shut eyes. Let me get you prepped for this brilliant autumn night - the good way!

As a spectator of these fiery lights myself (since last night) I endured the cold and managed to enjoy the colourful show so many people came to see. How did I do this?

My first tip for you is to layer up.
Big chance is, you'll be wearing a coat (I'd strongly worry if you didn't) so no matter how trendy you want to look, and even if you do, your outfit is most likely covered by a massive duffel. So I advise you to get out those vests and thin t-shirts until you're wearing at least 3/4 layers - when you're outside and exposed to weather of 8 degrees, looking a bit on the puffy-belly side was the least of my worries and hopefully yours!

My next piece of advise is to bring a raincoat. 
I know what you're going to tell me. "I checked the weather and the forecast for tonight is clear skies and no rain!" That might be so. But raincoats are surprisingly (or not so surprisingly) good at keeping warmth in and letting no lethal breeze pop in to say hello. And if it does rain, then who are you to complain!

Wear hat, scarves, gloves, the lot. Please.
Don't object. You can thank me later.

It's a good idea to keep hair up and out of your face. 
Even if this means wearing a headband, this looks ever so cute, and hair down can get in the way of your coat and scarves and most likely will be ruined by the beating wind anyway! It's much more convenient to simply braid two pieces of hair up the side and into a dainty ponytail or messy bun. Jazz it up with a red bow or some earrings too.

My penultimate tip for you is to wear thick and as casual-as-acceptable footwear. 
Whatever you do, don't reach into your shoe cupboard and pull out your Oxfords or Timberlands, I would strongly recommend sleek glossy wellies or trainers, or a pair of shoes you really don't mind getting grubby. To avoid danger, firework displays are often performed in a vast grassy area or large clear space and it's likely the rain will have made a show a few night prior to the event. You don't want to return home with muddy shoes you can't clean. Even if you're desperate to show off your brand new babies then wait!

Lastly, bring money, and yes I realise this isn't really a fashion tip. (at all).
All you need is a fiver, but you'll be glad of it once your fingers are numb and your teeth are chattering. Firework displays (the big ones) should usually have burger and hot drink stalls and you don't want to be the one left to wither, green eyed as your friend sips a tasty hot chocolate.

The most important thing is to have fun. Hopefully with these tips, you'll have nothing to worry about and instead look forward to the wonderful memory crafting night you've planned with your mates.

Chloe. xxx