The BIG deal about a Sydney based baby shower

It was always going to be a big weekend, but just how BIG wasn't apparent until a quiet moment of reflection during the flight home. 

Thank you to my gorgeous girlfriends for a fabulous 24 hours in stunning Sydney for Princess Sienna Moss's baby shower. The pull of family, distance, careers and the daily grind equates to fewer than desired "in person" catch ups and raucous dinner parties but when we do catch up, many a laugh out moment is shared. 

Saturday night well and truly made up for our lack of regular, in person catch ups. Not sure whether the staff at très chouette restaurant Vincent were ready for the girls on tour...bottles of champagne for the non pregnant gals, mouthwatering entrees, tradition plats principaux - bonjour Steak Frittes, and of course a dessert to share.  

No we four girls didn't hold back on the food or the conversation for that matter. There is never any censorship of vocabulary, in particular adjectives and verbs. It's  authenticity and solid banter at its best.  No subject matter off limits...Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte would be most proud. And laugh, we laughed until we cried.  There was a point I couldn't draw breath due to laughing so much. The sort of laughter that fills your heart and soul. 

Upon realising we were the last table standing, it was time to make a graceful exit back to homes and hotels. The beautiful Piper Hibee and I continued laughing ourselves silly in our hotel room until our full belly, champagne enhanced, sleepy states took hold. 

Good morning Sunday and off into the city for some much needed brekkie, a catch up with friends and window shopping.  While waiting at an intersection, the weekend became even more big, very BIG! The beautiful Piper Hibee and I locked eyes with Mr Big, yes ladies, THE Mr Big...or Mr Chris Noth to passport officials and any non SATC fans.  Straight after such a BIG moment, we spotted a well known former rugby league player. It didn't quite have the same impact as Mr Big! Apologies Shane Webcke.

Princess Sienna's official baby shower was so delightful, so relaxed, so delicious and the most perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I wouldn't have missed it. Thank you again gorgeous girls for a big 24 hour celebration of life, fabulous friendships, magical memories, laugh out loud moments and making time to be together whatever the cost. 

Oh and yes my small amount of window shopping may have resulted in some additional carry-on. But as we girls know, big savings on beautiful shoes equates to big smiles. Once again the SATC girls would have been proud because what's a girls' weekend without beautiful friends, new shoes and many BIG moments in time. 

The Svelte Brown Fox

...celebrating the little and simple things which make you smile and remember life is good