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Now the launch of pre-fall and Autumn Winter clothes has calmed down, I can sit back and reflect upon all the shows I was lucky enough to see this year at London Fashion Week. 

Unfortunately, I am not a super fashion journalist to be invited through my ability to wow you all with my blog; I was invited through work, but had the best time. I didn’t get all dolled up and I definitely wasn’t paped, I dashed out of the office to attend the big shows and then travelled in from home on the Saturday and Sunday……. Not quite living the high life just yet. Check out all of the show gossip and view all of the collections on Style.com and follow my Instagram (@kellylarabluff_) for more fashion images!

Front row show treats from LABEL M UK from the Soojin Lee show. 

Pretty patterns at the Soojin Lee show. 

My FAVOURITE! The Shrimps AW 15 preview.

Eudoin Choi show final walk! 

Guy Bourdin: Image Maker: Somerset House

The past few weeks have been a massive learning curve, I have finally established the exact path I want to go down career wise and I don’t think I have ever been more excited, scared, apprehensive all rolled into one. Now the real struggle of settling down begins.

I am still at Harrods (I don’t ever want to leave, but my contract end date is fast approaching unfortunately) and last week we wen to the GuyBourdin Image Maker exhibition at Somerset house to get some inspiration / be nosey!

For those that don’t know, Guy Bourdin was an enigmatic fashion photographer and the exhibition features over 100 pieces of his work. Guy Bourdin’s editorial and advertising imagery represent a highpoint in late twentieth century fashion photography.  Bourdin has featured in Pairs Vogue and developed a distinctive style of visual storytelling that continues to serve as a source of inspiration to contemporary fashion photographers.

I would strongly recommended the exhibition, fashion obsessed or not, it is incredible to see a display of such talent (even if some of the pieces are slightly strange).

Favourite Day

Sunday's are my favourite day of the week and today has been pure bliss.

After cocktails with friends last night (I was driving so it was mocktails all the way for me), I climbed into bed a little after midnight so excited to sleep I couldn't actually get to sleep for ages.. The most bizarre feeling ever! Eventually my brain switched off from over thinking and I was snoring away, I had forgotten how lovely it was to not have an alarm and I could wake up whenever I wanted. Naturally my body clock woke up at 8, but I snoozed until 10 and eventually climbed out of bed feeling as fresh as a daisy. 

Ripped cropped jeans from Zara sale.

Fluffly jumper of greatness from Topshop. 

And loads of rings and my chunky silver Guess watch. 

This morning I was in no rush to do anything strenuous, I have a cold brewing and feel extremely sorry for myself, so I sat on the sofa and watched a couple of episodes of Gossip Girl. However, by lunchtime I had a lease of life and next thing I know I was in my gym attire driving to the Gym for an intense 1 hour work out? It all happened so quickly, I don't even really remember the moment I mentally agreed this was a good idea?! However, now back and severely aching, I do feel extremely good and proud of myself! I feel like I could conquer the world, especially considering I no longer have caterpillars on my face and I now have nice eye brows (thanks girls), I obviously won't, it's a Sunday and nearly bedtime. 

I just made dinner for everyone too. A really nice dinner. I feel like Beyonce today. 

I made the BBC good food, Summer-in-winter chicken and it was so nice. It is the easiest dinner to make and only has an average of 262 calories per serving. 

All you need is 1tbsp of olive oil, chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, red pesto (3 tbsp), creme fraiche (3 tbsp) and fresh basil if you have it and a large wok!! You simply heat the oil in the pan, add chicken and fry until cooked through, season all over with a little salt and pepper, halve the tomatoes and throw them in the pan until they soften, reduce heat and then stir in 3 tbsp of pesto and creme fraiche until it makes a sauce and then scatter the basil leaves. You can serve with rice and salad or mash and broccoli (obviously I had rice and salad because I have a real issue with mash and hate it). 

Have a good week. 

An Oversized Shirt and Messy Bun

It always gets to the end of the week and piecing together an outfit and ridiculous o'clock in the morning becomes virtually an impossible task. I woke up Friday morning and my eyes were burning I was so tired, I couldn't stops sneezing and coughing and after looking at the temperature and seeing it was -6, I wanted nothing more than to slide back into my delightful marshmallow bed and go back to sleep. Of course I didn't... I forced myself to get up, get into the shower and get ready for work. When it came to outfit picking, I wasn't in the right frame of mine for experimenting and all I wanted to do was eat my porridge that had been bleeping in the microwave for the past 2 minutes - it was ready, I just wasn't. 

My faithful cream over size shirt from Zara (or any faithful over sized shirt for that matter) always saves the day, I paired the shirt with my tight black trousers rolled at the bottom and my River Island classic chelsea boots (obviously I unrolled the bottom of my trousers for my walk to the station otherwise I think my ankles would have got frost bite). 

When doing my make up I always shove my hair in a messy bun to get it out of my face and on Friday I decided I couldn't be bothered to attempt to tame my locks, so I left my hair and just added a few kirby grips in to keep it in place. Hairspray works wonders if you use it right.. I use it technically the wrong way, but it works well for me.  As opposed to spraying my hair once it is in place, I always tip my head upside and spray just before I tie it up, this way it reduces the chance of the slicked back sticky look, but still holds the hair in place. I patted in a little bit of dry shampoo on my roots to avoid my hair looking greasy when tied up (it was clean I just haven't had my colours done in a while!) and then ran for my train.. Literally! 

To say Friday was busy was an understatement and by the end of the day my hair was still in a messy bun, but the dark circles under my eyes had grown dramatically. I walked in the door after work and slumped on the sofa and didn't move until it was time for bed. 

Trainers

I have turnt into someone I never thought I would.. Little dramatic, but it is true. I used to judge people that wore trainers with an everyday outfit, or even to worse to work. I used to constantly say "Trainers are for the gym why are these people wearing them as shoes, this isn't ok". Don't get me wrong I have always loved trainers and had nice trainers, but trainers to me were purely for exercise  purposes and were not to be paired with jeans and a leather jacket!

I have changed and I think I am ok with this? I recently discovered New Balance trainers (I lie, I discovered my cousins New Balance trainers) and I love them and don't particularly want to give them back to her (sorry Toni). They are not only extremely comfy, but also look relatively cool with certain out fits.. I think? 

I took the plunge and rustled up an outfit, quite literally - it was 6 in the morning I could barely see I was so tired let alone think about my outfit for the day and guess what?? I wore trainers to work! The dress code at work is 'smart-casual', but people often rock up in trainers and jeans so I convinced myself I would be ok and I was and I kinda liked my new look.

I wore my smart black jean-like trousers, rolled over at the bottom of course (chilly ankles alert), with a black short sleeve blouse from h&m and a gunmetal grey statement necklace from Zara.

My Mum (bless her) did question my new outfit and asked weather I was taking my chelsea boots to work too and if I was just wearing the trainers for comfort, I don't think she is too sure of them. I'm now just trying to think of an outfit where I could wear them again next week...

What do you think??? Am I having a bit of an early-mid-life crisis or am I now considered cool? 

Sunday Funday

Today I exchanged my Chelsea boots for wellies and my little leather jacket for my huge over sized coat and hit the heart of the country with family and friends for a long walk and a delicious roast dinner. I love being able to get out in the fresh air at the weekends considering I am now inhaling fumes and germs from the underground and city centre all week - we are fortunate enough that where we live we are surrounded by beautiful scenery (and lovely pubs) so after a hearty breakfast we were all on our way.

Considering the bitter chill in the air, layering up was vital. I paired my faithful black Topshop jeans with a cosy knitted jumper from h&m with my favourite faux-fur gillet over the top, all snuggled under my huge Zara coat. On my head I wore my hat with no head (it does have its uses, it keeps my ears nice and toasty) from New Look. And then on my feet... Of course... My extremely muddy trusty, black Hunter wellies.

I'm now back in my dressing gown, with a cup of tea and a face mask on waiting patiently for Call The Midwife and then I plan to fall into bed and get a good nights sleep before another busy week!