World of Wine Tour

Do you love wine? Do you love its smell? Its colour? Its taste?

Well now that Tor from Fabfrocks has told us all what to wear for a wine tasting, it would be rude not to have organised one for you to enjoy.

Join us on 20^th October at The Bolney Estate, Bookers vineyard for an autumn visit to taste exquisite wines and learn about the process from vine to wine. According to the vineyard the best time to see what happens is during the “vendage” of harvest towards the end of October, so there will be plenty to see and taste.

Tickets will cost £18.00 to include the tour and some tastings, however the restaurant will be open if you would like to buy and try more wine.

For more details check the website at http://socialscenes.co.uk/

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What to wear for a wine tasting

Wine tastings are fairly classy affairs, so this makes your favourite jeans a no-no. I recommend a nice sundress, or a pair of smart trousers with a top instead. When dressing for a wine tasting my rule of thumb is to look casual but polished and sophisticated.

Are you a spiller? If you’re as clumsy as me, then it’s probably best to wear a dark colour up top: lighter colours will showcase every single red wine stain! This tea dress is the perfect solution. Also remember to wear flat shoes, or shoes you feel comfortable in: most wine tasting events take place stood up, so you don’t want to spend all day worrying about your feet.

Final tip: Don’t forget to carry a pocket mirror and a mint or even pocket toothbrush: noone wants to be smiling their biggest red wine smile all night!

Floral tea dress, Topshop, £55

Red pumps, Sarenza.co.uk, £51

Red silk pashmina, Debenhams, £6

Tote bag, Accessorize, £38

Red leather gloves, Accessorize, £22

Black leggings, Topshop, £18

Still calling all adrenalin junkies....

                         

Don’t forget our amazing competition to win a Zapcat experience worth £100 ends on 9^th October; remember the more involved you get in Social Scenes, the more chances you get to win!

See our post below for full details and how to enter.

What to wear for a bike ride

You wouldn't have thought that you would have to think too much about what to wear for an event as casual as a bike ride, would you? But every event is an occasion to make a good first impression, and that means it’s important to think about what you’re wearing, no matter what you’re doing!

For a bike ride, being comfortable is key: no matter how great you look in that pencil skirt, you’re never going to be able to ride a bike in it! Instead opt for loose but well fitting cropped trousers in a dark and breathable fabric; that way if you perspire as you ride, no one will ever know!

What you wear up top really is up to you: this is where you’re free to express your personality! T shirt, cardigan, vest or sweater: they all make great cycling clothes, so the choice really is up to you!

Accessories wise, wear jewellery that won’t rattle around and get on your nerves. But remember to wear flat shoes and carry an across-body bag for ultimate cycling ease!

Converse trainers, Sarenza.co.uk, £68

Black cropped trousers, River Island, £29.99

Yellow crew neck cardigan, House of Fraser, £20

Red across body bag, BHS, £14

Red sunglasses, Topshop, £22

Sequin mesh bracelet, Topshop, £10

What to wear for an evening at a jazz club

Guest fashion blogger Tor from Fabfrocks www.fabfrocks.blogspot.com will be letting us all know what to wear for various occasions.

Deciding what to wear for a night out is one of the most exciting, and also nerve-wracking, parts of an evening. For some people it can take weeks of preparation. For others it’s a quick five minute decision. But if you follow this simple formula you can have the best of both worlds: all the style of looking like you’ve been preparing for weeks, with the ease of getting ready in minutes.

For a glamorous evening event, such as an evening at a jazz club, you really can’t go wrong with a timeless classic. Yes, I’m thinking of the LBD (Little black dress). The most important fashion purchase you will ever make is your dream LBD: one that flatters your figure and highlights your best bits.

The key to getting this right is to think about what parts of your body you like and dislike most. So if you have great legs opt for a shorter hemline. And if you don’t like your bingo wings choose a dress with sleeves. Always try on a dress before you buy it and remember not to give up: you could have to try on 100 dresses, but when you find the right one you’ll know! You only have to find it and buy it once. And the right dress will make you feel so much more confident when you go out to meet new people.

Once you’ve got your dress as a base, use the rest of your outfit to inject some personality and show off your individual sense of style; add accessories in your favourite colour, or those glitzy shoes you just couldn’t resist buying!

This season metallics are bang on trend, so if you want to look uber-fashionable, opt for accessories in different shades of gold and silver. Then you’re ready to hit the town and have a great night out!

Black tunic dress, Monsoon, £95

Stone collar necklace, Topshop, £28

Studded toe cap court shoes, Dune, £90

Black blazer, River Island, £45

Black and gold clutch bag, River Island, £30

What to wear.....

Here at Social Scenes, we know that when you meet new people you want to make a good first impression and to look your best. That’s why we’ve teamed up with top fashion blogger Tor from Fabfrocks www.fabfrocks.blogspot.com who will guide you through what to wear for the following occasions:

• An evening at a jazz club
• Wine tasting
• A bike ride

Tor will write a guest post each day starting Monday, so be sure to come and visit then.

Sorry guys, this one is just for the ladies, but you won’t be left out for long, keep visiting for more top tips and ideas for meeting new people and making friends.

Calling all adrenalin junkies......

Whether you’re already a huge fan of extreme sports or you just fancy giving it a try then this competition is most definitely for you. Our friends at Extreme Element www.exelement.co.uk have donated a £100 voucher for a Zapcat experience in Brighton or any other activity of your choice to the same value.

You’ll be pleased to know that entering the competition to win this amazing prize couldn’t be easier; all you have to do is join SOCIAL SCENES and get involved. Everyone that signs up on our website gets an entry into the draw. Every event you participate in gets you another entry and one for every friend you invite from the events page. You get a further entry for each friend that registers on the site. The more friends you tell and the more you get involved in SOCIAL SCENES the more chances you get to win the prize, as well as meeting some great new people and making some great new friends.

It’s free to join SOCIAL SCENES so what are you waiting for? Sign up and get involved today!

The competition closes on 9^th October 2012.

The launch in pictures

They say a picture paints a thousand words and so what better way to illustrate what a fantastic day the launch on Sunday was. The sun was shining; a great crowd turned up to get involved and brilliant fun was had by all.

We’ve had some really lovely comments about what we do here at Social Scenes and we are thrilled to see that so many of you have signed up.

Remember, the more proactive you are and the more you participate the more you will get out of Social Scenes. Don’t be shy, you’ve done the hard part and joined. Why not suggest an event or a gathering?

Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Let the games begin!

 

The Social Scenes launch is finally upon us and we couldn’t be more excited. The official launch starts at 1pm tomorrow at the Rotunda Cafe in Preston Park and it’s not too late for you to join us, in fact, the more the merrier.

Our jazz picnic in the park is open to everyone; there will be bubbly and nibbles, award winning jazz music, giant outdoor games and so much more.

Everyone is welcome to join Social Scenes, the place to make new friends, enjoy new experiences and have fun.

The weather forecast is looking great so fingers crossed for a lovely picnic in the park.

How to make friends on Social Scenes

One of the nice things about the online world is the chance to meet people you might not get the chance to meet in the real world. To show members of Social Scenes that you are serious about developing new friendships, you have to make contact with them. You also have to be authentic and polite.

Make Contact -Just because you’ve put your profile up on SOCIAL SCENES doesn’t necessarily mean that you are going to instantly begin building new relationships. Yes, people may see your profile, but if you don’t actively participate in the site, you probably won’t get very far. Use the site’s features to your advantage. Introduce yourself, communicate and interact in discussions, make contact with new members as they join, and above all – be friendly.

Be Authentic -Make sure you come across as a genuine person when using SOCIAL SCENES. Your profile should not be generic, let your personality shine.

Remember everyone is different - Every person has their own style and boundaries. This doesn’t mean that one person will be a better friend to you than another, just remember every person is different and friendships will develop and grow differently too.

Be Patient - Making friends takes time and patience. There are a diverse range of people using SOCIAL SCENES with different commitments and work schedules, just because they are not available as often as you are it doesn’t mean that they don’t want to communicate with you. Be friendly and happy when you do make contact.

Above all else, remember SOCIAL SCENES is about having fun and turning our online friendships into offline ones. So get in touch and join us for one of our great social events.

Top 10 ice breakers

Sometimes it is difficult to know what to say when meeting new people.

This guide of our top 10 ice breakers should help:

1. SMILE – it will make you appear open and friendly
2. SAY HELLO – sounds simple, but what better way to start a conversation?
3. INTRODUCE YOURSELF – try to do this early on in the conversation as it may be awkward to drop it in later on.
4. OFFER A COMPLIMENT – only do this if it sounds sincere, you do not want to offend someone you have only just met.
5. SUGGEST A DRINK – if you are in a social setting suggest a drink as it will keep the conversation going for you to get to know one another better.
6. ASK QUESTIONS – people often feel at ease when they are answering questions about themselves. Try to make some questions open ended as this provides an opportunity to discuss.
7. COMMENT ON YOUR SURROUNDINGS – although quite a neutral topic of conversation it can open up a discussion about other places they go to and the things they like to do.
8. BE CAREFUL WITH JOKES – while humour is a great way of making friends, be careful that any jokes you offer aren’t offensive or rude.
9. LISTEN – try not to hog the conversation, it should be a two way street.
10. HAVE FUN – above all else, try not to over think things and just enjoy chatting to a new person and the opportunity to make a new friend.

Now you just have to sign up to SOCIAL SCENES and start attending some of our great events to put the ice breakers into practice.