London Lifestyle Awards 2017

Hey darlings, 

It's here, it's arrived! On Tuesday 14th November I attended the London Lifestyle Awards which has most definitely earned its right to be London's best night of the year. In attendance were London's best businesses, entrepreneur's and public figures. Their seventh year welcomed the awards on an even bigger and better scale hosted at London's multi award winning events venue The Brewery where guests arrived suited, booted and of course sassy. The dress code was so rightly stated as 'Dress for the Press' . The evening commenced with a drinks reception followed by fine dining which then lead on to the very much anticipated awards ceremony. We then celebrated and danced the night away with a special after party to conclude.

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Sassy Fashion Rudy & London Lifestyle Awards CEO Jason Gale

This year I opted for a sassy mermaid vibe in my gorgeous silk gown with lace detail and sassy slit. Party season is in full swing and this is the perfect statement number for those of you who are feeling extra sassy. Team with velvet heels and a matching red lip. To steal my look visit House of CB for the gown here, and the velvet heels from JustFab here. Happy shopping!

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And the 2017 winners are...

1. Coffee Shop of The Year - My Place Soho

2. Cultural attraction of The Year - The British Museum

3. Best Live Entertainment of The Year - The London Cabaret Club

4. Late Night Venue of The Year - Tape London

5. Beauty Facility of The Year - EF Medispa

6. Bar of The Year - Radio Rooftop Bar

7. Restaurant of The Year - Coya

8. Fitness Facility of The Year - Barry's Bootcamp

9. Members Club of The Year - South Kensington Club

10. Fashion Retailer of The Year - Emma Willis

11. Hair Salon of The Year - Errol Douglas

12. Pub of The Year - The Lighterman

13. Hotel of The Year - The Mondrian

14. Theatre Show of The Year - Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

15. Busker of The Year - El'tee

16. Best New Lifestyle Business - Albert's Club

17. Outstanding contribution to London Lifestyle - Beaufort House Chelsea

18. Lifestyle Business of The Year - MNKY HSE

A huge congratulations to the well deserved winners! It must be celebrated that you are a significant contribution as to what makes our capital city London as fabulous (and sassy) as it is. Let's not forget to give a well done to our fantastic shortlisted nominees. If you're ever stuck for what to do around London and need some ideas, make sure to check out the winners and the fantastic experiences they have to offer. Unfortunately I hear far too often from people based in London that even though they have lived here for several years they still haven't bothered to experience many of the amazing places that make London so fabulous. Now if I have anything to do with it that definitely has to change... Click on the links above, you're spoilt for choice!.

I gave you several live sneak peaks of the awards on my Instagram stories so take a look at the official video below to get a further look into what the glamorous night held. Cheers to 2017!

Stay sassy, xoxo

Dazzled Sass

Hello darlings, 

I've been feeling extremely inspired by a recent trip and felt no better way than to express this through a supercalafragisliticwhatevertherestis colourful outfit. I got this jazzy number from Dazzle & Jolt who specialise in the most colourful and sassiest patterned designs you ever did see! Check them out more of their stuff here. I oh so nearly teamed this outfit with a pair of new high heeled ankle boots I recently received, but a last minute change of mind led me to think "f•ck it, who am I kidding right now?" - my feet are still sore AF from London Fashion Week and your girl needed a gat damn break.

I instead decided to team this outfit with a pair of my 'Old Skool' Vans for a classic yet simple finish. If you haven't already then I suggest investing in a pair, they are comfiest pair of shoes I own and will literally suit anybody. Get yours here!

FYI "It's October 3rd", so if you're not planning on watching Mean Girls this evening and sipping on a milkshake then you'll be missing out on being personally victimised by Regina George. Even I can't risk experiencing that kind of FOMO. That is all...

Stay Sassy, xoxo

Bestival Colour Sass

Hello darlings,

To top off this amazing summer I was lucky enough to be invited back to Bestival this year to show off my sassy festival outfits. Freshly located in it's new home Lulworth castle in beautiful Dorset the journey from London was much more straight forward and quicker! 

This years theme was 'The Year of Colour' and we were graced with headliners Dizzee Rascal, A Tribe Called Quest, Rag'N'Bone Man, Danny Brown, The XX, Ray BLK and many more talents.

Shop the electric owl LED bra here

Shop the LED Psychedelic bra here

Now you know I had make the most of my experience so of course I had to opt for glamping as usual. There are a selection of of glamping companies to stay with in the boutique campsite so in light of this years theme 'The Year of Colour' I made a no brainer decision to stay with Podpads. Their range of beautifully coloured accommodation comes in a range of wooden sheds and tipi's to suit various parties and budgets.

Their facilities also include free phone charging, free tea and coffee, dedicated luxury showers, free hair dryers and straighteners in the pamper section, free car parking and more!

If you were keeping up with my Instagram story and Snapchat you would have seen my live video showing you around our gorgeous Luxury Luxpad which came fully decked out with wooden beds, electricity, windows, comfy bedding, pillows and lamps. Now that is what I call the perfect kind of glamping for a Festival Queen! Their staff couldn't have been any friendlier and welcoming throughout my stay. 

Are you planning on going to any festivals next summer and want to feel like a festival Queen? Check out what festivals Podpads will be at and treat yourself to a fun and comfy stay in their colourful boutique village. Highly recommend!

Shop the red feather outfit here

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As much as I absolutely love festivals the non stop dancing and fun can start to tire anybody out! This is why I made sure to bring my Vivid Matcha green tea sachets to take daily as part of my get up and get ready routine which I showcased on my Instagram story each day. Their sachets were the perfect tasty addition to my festival essentials, all you need to do is add hot water and voila! (I usually add a teaspoon of honey with mine.)

Why not just have a coffee or an energy a drink you ask? Well here's what's so special about Vivid Matcha green tea: It serves as an energy efficient drink made with natural nutrients and antioxidants sourced from Kagoshima in Japan. It's main purpose is to maintain and boost your mental energy, boost your metabolism, keep you in a good mood due to it encouraging the release of serotonin and dopamine in your body. Not forgetting it contains vitamins that are great for your overall wellbeing. Sounds great right? Get yours here.

Shop the red feather outfit here

This year I really wanted to take pride in my Festival Queen status so I decided to team up with talented Calfornia based designer Marisa Nicole who owns RML Designs. RML Designs which stands for 'Rich Mahogany Life' specialise in the craziest custom rave/festival wear. The custom bra's even came fitted with flashing LED lights because you know I just had to be EXTRA AF. Shop their products here.

Bestival you were amazing for my second year in a row (despite the weather), I fully approve of your beautiful new home and I'm already missing being in the field dancing the night away covered in glitter. I'm slightly saddened by the fact that festival season is now official over but I'm already looking forward to doing it all again next year! If you missed out this year I hope you enjoyed watching my daily adventures across my channels.

P.s. Mother nature - next year can you please hold off on the rain? Mud is not sassy and my outfits are. Cheers darling.

Stay Sassy, xoxo

Festival Bra's: RML Designs

Gold Stud Bralet: Feathers & Thread

Headdresses: Feathers & Thread

Jacket: Missguided

Hot pants: Wild Thing

Leopard print trousers: I Saw It First

Tassel Belt: I Saw It First

Boots: Timberland

Straight up Sass

Hey darling's, 

Wanna know my first step to being sassy? STOP over thinking your outfits! I know that may sound easier said than done, but the majority of the time all I will do is decide on the type of look I am going for dependant on where/what I'm going to and put together some pieces in my head. Nine times out of ten this is usually my method of styling an outfit rather than standing around all of my clothes and having to decided there and then what I'm after. Once I have an idea of what look I'm going for in my head it's much easier for me to head over to my wardrobe and pick out an outfit.

So I've had this T-shirt dress from Pretty Little Thing just sitting in my wardrobe for months now because admittedly I had slightly forgotten I had it! I decided to wear it to the London Lifestyle Awards shortlist event at Mahiki last week so we scheduled a shoot before the event began. If you haven't already check out my post featuring the event here.

As you can tell we were extremely lucky with the weather on this day so it was a super fun street shoot with on of my favourite photographers. We started off treating ourselves to some Prosecco before shooting so we could catch up in the sun, anyway I digress. T-Shirt, Ankle Boots, Fluffy jacket, Cat Eye Sunglasses and BAM! Sassy AF. Easy right? Let's slay together!

Stay sassy, xoxo

T-Shirt Dress: Pretty Little Thing

Jacket: Missguided

Boots: Public Desire

Sunglasses: Stella McCartney