I've got my new shoes on...

Simple weekend outfits are my favourite. A subtle combination of trousers and a t-shirt, when paired together well, created a stylish harmony that could fool even the savviest of fashion goers. I'm not saying I have it all but I try. I try with all my lazy mindedness to fit into the London fashionista category.

Now if your thinking, this is way too much effort for me then listen to my one simple trick. Its all about the shoes... The drabbest of outfits can be easily saved with a fabulous pair of booties or personality ridden flats. These are two of my newest pairs of shoes, not that I have many but I am starting a new thing where I have a wardrobe of shoes, simple clothes and thats all.

You can make your personality shine in what ever way you please and its amazing how the simplest pairs of shoes can make a difference to how you feel too. These Miss KG boots £49 are a new favourite of mine, simple in shape but quirky with its gold buckle and heel cap. They are from a Kurt Geiger's sub brand. More affordable than your average pair but still give the same impact style wise. These aren't my everyday, go to work shoes but a pair I tactically wear with those outfits I want to spruce up a little bit.

Now the second pair are a pair of silver pewter brogues £45, that bring out the tomboy in me. Great paired with some tailored trousers and a blazer for a simple look that I would wear out shopping or for a trip to the cinema. I got them from Cloggs where they host a variety of shoes from numerous brands, these being from Clarks. So you can imagine how comfy they are.

Both of these shoes are in the sale at the moment, so get them while you can.
What are your favourite shoes at the moment?
Love Khrissie x

Lifestyle | A weekend in Paris

So last month I was lucky enough to go to Paris to see my favourite artist, Beyonce!
Since I knew she was doing the 'On The Run' tour I really wanted to go, especially as Jay Z would be performing with her. They are the cutest couple together so I knew this was going to be one amazing show. I booked the tickets ages ago and then asked if anyone wanted to come with me. Everyone was busy and I was a little worried about going on my own but a month away until the show my mum realised she could make it, which made me super excited!

The day dawned and I couldn't wait! A weekend in Paris and an amazing show all in just a few days. We stayed in an Air BnB apartment which was amazing, the host was wonderful and it was in the cutest french courtyard so we really got a feel for the parisian lifestyle. Lots of laughs were had and we managed to explore a lot of Paris in the time we were there. The weather was so gorgeous, the food was amazing and the architecture was just beautiful. I could easily get used to the laid back lifestyle, it was bliss!

The show was the best I have ever experienced, I want to cry very time I watch it back! Most of the show I was just standing there is awe of what I was watching, the singing, dancing and the way it was put together to tell a story of their life together was incredible! I cant quite get over it.

Here is a vlog from my time in Paris. I annoyingly lost some footage of the first day there but this gives a good roundup of what happened. I hope you like it and please visit Paris one day. You definitely will not regret it!

Khrissie x

Company Blogger Awards Outfit Pt.1

Outfit / New Look

Chunky White Heels  / £39.99

Floral Skort Playsuit / £24.99
Lipstick / Revlon Lacquer Balm in Vivacious

I was really pleased when I saw a tweet that Company were selling tickets to the Company Style Blogger Awards as I had seen photos last year and it looked like a lot of fun, plus its a great networking event where you can meet lots of people with the same interest as you. Me and my friend Jough (who is starting her own blog too: musium) have just started our blogs and even though they are at very early stages, it was nice to start meeting people from the blogging community and build up contacts.

I knew I needed an outfit for the event and I didn't have anything I thought was right so I went shopping with my best friend and found all of this is New Look, pretty much straight away. I love it! It's so comfy and there's other occasions I need an outfit for and this would be perfect for those too, so I know I'm going to get good wear out of it.

I really did have the best time at the Style Awards and I got to meet lots of new people, and people I have been fan girling over for a while. (FunForLouis, Leanne Lim Walker, What Olivia Did, Wish Wish Wish) I never expected to be so nervous to meet them but I was so happy I got the courage. I suffer with social anxiety and I know its something I really need to get over but this really helped me realise my fears are all in my head. (I will create a Pt.2 version with some pictures from the night)

I enjoyed the sponsored companies that were at the event like Sun Seekers who are a new company that make silver and gold temporary tattoos, which are amazing! Colour Riot Nails who were giving us all the perfect manicures and specialise in nail art, I couldn't have been happier and Lee Stafford which were giving us girls festival inspired hair which I loved! She used this funny shaped wand on my hair and  I loved the effect. Its now my mission to try and find out what it is.

Good Job Company Magazine for putting on a wonderful night and Congratulations to all the bloggers who were nominated, shortlisted, highly commended and who won! I've realised its so much hard work to keep a blog going, especially when you have other things going on so well done to each and everyone of you who are making it in the world!

See ya!
Khrissie

Best Dressed: Met Ball 2014

Looking at celebrities choice of dresses are the first thing we want to see at any event, judging their risky or safe decisions and lusting over gorgeous couples. I've picked a few of my favourites to share with you, mainly so I can keep a record of dresses/celebrities I want to lust over myself!

Beyoncé wore a Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery

Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/ & https://www.google.co.uk/search

I am a HUGE Beyoncé fan...She IS the queen and she didnt let me down, head-to-toe glamourous & what a hot power couple they are! I'm just waiting for the day Blue Ivy is old enough to grace the red carpets.

Sarah Jessica Parker – one of the ball’s co-chairs – wore a custom-made Oscar de la Renta gown

Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/ & https://www.google.co.uk/search

I just love this monochrome gown with matching hair piece on SJP! Sex & the City vibes all over.

Now lets make a cuppa tea and get the movie on quick, I need more...

Cara Delevingne wore a top and trousers both by Stella McCartneySource: http://www.vogue.co.uk/ & https://www.google.co.uk/search

Stella McCartney done good this year! All the girls look amazing but I particularly love Cara's look. I'm more of a trouser person, which I've realised in the last month so this is a great alternative to a dress.  Stella herself  has pulled of an interesting number. It really shows off her style and personality which I love.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a Balmain autumn/winter 2014 dress
Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/ & https://www.google.co.uk/search

The gala ball isn't just about long dresses, if you have great legs like Rosie you can pull of anything. I just love this piece which was seen on the catwalk. It has a real hard edge to it but the shape still makes it feminine for a real girly grunge look.

Janelle Monae wore an outfit by Tadashi Shoji 
Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/ & https://www.google.co.uk/search

Ok so I'm realising that I'm loving most of the non-gown outfits. And damn this girl has style! Its full of personality & thats the most amazing cape I've seen. Red riding hood has hit the 21st century and I want a piece of that! 

Dita von Teese wore a Zac Posen gown
Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/ & https://www.google.co.uk/search

Last in my selection, even though I was impressed by quite a few of them this year, is Dita Von Teese. Not everyone can pull this off but boy those curves and that flat stomach! This really shows off her glamourous style which never seems to let us down. Her paring of the red with her lipstick and clutch finish off this look to a T! Good job!

As well as some amazing looks which I have shown, there have also been the outfits which not everyone agrees on but you all know that for yourself. I hope you have enjoyed my selection and I look forward to the Met Ball 2015!

See Ya'll next time....
Khrissie