Ivy Pool & Lipsticks.
It's a weird combination for a blog post, innit?
But, I love them BOTH.
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| Ivy Pool - Penthouse view |
Also, because I am in the mood for some swanky, badass cocktails and obviously, being the responsible adult I am, the closest I could get is probably drinking vicariously through my photo albums. *Light bulb moment* Why don't I just do a blog post on my favourite bar of all times?
AND, the reason I included lipsticks into this post is - I am wearing different lipsticks with different outfits in the photos in this post! Unintentionally.
Beauty + Bar ?
Massive score in my books.
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| Sipping CC Dry by the Pool on another Friday :P |
WEARING: FLOMAR matte lipstick in #35 (swatched HERE)
If you have been stalking following me on my various social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), you would probably come to one of the following conclusions:
- Adeline is the Ivy Pool Ambassador.
- Adeline owns the Ivy Pool. (Yeh, I wish)
- Adeline has share holdings in the Merivale Group (hence, constantly contributing to Ivy Pool's weekly sales revenue)
- Adeline is the Brand Advocate for Ivy Pool.
- Have I mention, Adeline probably owns some shares in Merivale Group?
All of the above?
I WISH.
Why the above conclusions, one may ask.
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| Absinthe Shots in the infamous Ivy cups. (Anzac Eve 2013) |
Why the above conclusions, one may ask.
Where do you want to catch up for drinks? Ivy Pool.
Where should we meet this Friday? Ivy Pool.
Where should I check out when I am in Sydney? Ivy Pool.
Where is good for some groovin' & dancing post Friday after work drinks? Change Room (The level below Ivy Pool)
Oh, what about Ivy Bar? They are shit, come to Ivy Pool.
Where are you going to be after work on Friday? Oh, come on now is this a rhetorical question?
(Whilst I may have discovered a few new bars filled with men in suits, I always ended up at Ivy Pool at some point of the night)
Yeap, you get the point.
Amazing View - What's a better way to wind down after a long week on a Friday than to sip a glass of wine or your favorite drink of choice by the pool?
Please note: This does NOT apply when Sydney's weather decides to go temperamental on us. But lucky for Sydneysiders, we have significantly better weathers on Fridays than miserable ones.
Outdoor DJs (ie #Moonshine) + Palm Trees - There's a DJ deck right next to the pool - playing catchy tunes that gets you into groovy mood. Do you REALLY need more reasons? =P
On the downside though, this outdoor DJ only exists during the warmer months!
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| SUMMER LOVIN - CC Dry + Pool <3 td=""> |
WEARING: REVLON LIP BUTTER IN LOLLIPOP
PERFECT settings - Combining all the factors above: palm trees *fantasising that I am in the sunny state of California instead of Sydney*, pool view (or dipping your feet into the pool), grooving background music, a glass of wine in hand while catching up with your friends/ colleagues/ partners/ parents/ grandparents.... SERIOUSLY, what more do you ask for?
WEARING: MAYBELLINE LIPSTICK IN VIVID ROSE + CK ONE GLORIOUS
Civilised Crowd - Mainly corporate crowd and you don't get random creeps trying to hit on you every 5 minutes. That gives you a great peace of mind to enjoy your bubbles.
Please note: This only applies 99% of the time - you do get the occasional random creeps grabbing your hand and plant a kiss on your palm and offering you shots after.
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| Strawberry & Lychee Martini (ANZAC Eve, 2013) |
Strategic location - located less than 5 minutes walk from Wynyard Shop makes getting home for Tipsy Adeline way easier.
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| Robert & Yours Truly |
WEARING: RIMMEL LIPSTICK IN PINK BLUSH
Robert - Ro - whaaaaat? No, he is not Ryan Gosling lookalike. Robert is ALWAYS there in his coloured suit (bright pink, yellow, blue, white... you name it) crackin his ballroom-dance moves. By always, I really do mean ALWAYS. Like, every week. Everytime I am there, Robert is there. No joke. Anyone who is a frequent patron at Ivy Pool knows who I am talkin' about. :P
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| 3AM by the pool post Christmas Party last year. |
WEARING: RIMMEL Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick in #11 (reviewed & swatched HERE)
EXTRA: You may jump into the pool for a cool down after an epic dancing session in the Change Room. Strictly optional.
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| THE GORGEOUS NIVA <3 nbsp="" td=""> |
WEARING: MAC CANDY YUM YUM
I am pretty sure my gorgeous twitter-friend-turned-bestie Ms Niva Jean could vouch that Ivy Pool is pretty awesome when I FINALLY took her there when she visited Sydney a couple of weeks ago. RIGHT?
WEARING: MAYBELLINE LIPSTICK IN VIVID ROSE + CK ONE GLORIOUS
In all seriousness though - it's a really good place to catch up with friends or colleagues over a few drinks as it isn't too loud and noisy. Whilst I am generally loud 24/7, I don't enjoy having to yell out loud throughout the entire conversation. :P The pool, palm trees and groovin music is undoubtedly relaxing for winding down after a long week! After a few drinks, head down to the Change Room to shake ya tail feather before catching the last train home across the street! That's how my typical Friday sounds like. :P
I know this is not your typical beauty/ bar review posts but it's always fun to mix something up! I hope you guys enjoyed this post whilst counting down to Friday after work drinks!
My Sydney readers, have you been to Ivy Pool?
IF not, what's your favourite bar to hang out?
XOXO,
A
