As of Wednesday I will be jetting off to Dallas, Texas for reward Style's annual conference event hosted with co-founder Amber Venz-box. (If your not up to speed: rStheCon is rewardStyle�s three-day, invitation-only educational event, uniting 200 of the world's top performing fashion, beauty and lifestyle publishers with 25 high-demand, global retail brands in rewardStyle�s hometown, Dallas, Texas. SUPER EXCITED!!) Amongst the one-on-one brand meetings and mingiling with other like minded bloggers we are also attending; a Stuart Weitzaman resort style pool party, A rooftop lunch with Matches Fashion and a hell of a-lot more.
To keep up with all the exciting goings-on you can follow my journey on either Snapchat: @HannahCrosskey or over on Instagram:@HannahCrosskey where I will be posting each and every outfit (and outfit change..) Don't forget you can sign up to my LIKEtoKNOW.it; simply like my latest Instagram post and you'll receive shoppable links to my outfits straight to your inbox. See here for more info. Now excuse me whilst I go and pack my life away!
Utility, Cargo, Khaki.. you name it, we're lusting over it! Take theChloe sandals for example that are seen absolutely everywhere from catwalk to model, to celebrity. Of course it's typical that when we see a high street equivalent we go crazy for it. I bow down to Topshop for producing these incredible lace up wedges available in tan and black (Currently on their way to me now!)
I know what you're thinking. (She's wearing a slight bit of colour.. has she had too much sun!?) What can I say? I guess the sun brings out the mustard in me! All jokes aside, you won't believe where this suede jacket is from, in a good way of course. I love styling pieces that look insanely expensive only to be told they're a high street bargain. Want to know where this little slice of heaven is from? Keep reading..
I can safely say with the warmer climates fast approaching I'll be hanging up my Topshop leather jacket and replacing it with this piece of suede. If this look is a tad too adventurous (their are also other colours here!) try ditching the denim midi skirt and keep it casual in a pair of wide leg trousers or a wrap skirt and gladiator combo.
Wearing multiple garments in the same colour is so easy to pull off, it's all down to the silhouette, texture and tone. Mixing your fabrics is key especially as we don't want to look like a solid block of colour! Mix denim with knitwear or suede with leather, or simply just opt for different shades of the same colour
I picked up this suede leather jacket from Warehouse during fashion week back in February but didn't get a chance to wear it until now. Isn't it amazing? It's such a nice alternative to a leather jacket, especially now we're edging into Summer. I try to ditch all my darker tones and swap in some neutrals to brighten up my look come this time of the year.
Travel supermarket are challenging 10 selected blogger's to pack for a fashionable city break to a hand picked destination for the weekend, taking hand luggage only. The winner bagging thsemelves a weekend away to their given destination! Sound easy? You'd be totally wrong. (I am the worst for over-packing!) The destination I was given was New York City-the dream! Packed into a capsule wardrobe I have put together; two travelling outfits, two day ensembles to take in the sites and three evening looks in preparation for a couple of cocktails. (Considering the weather, the destination and functionality of course!) The key to a capsule wardrobe is packing your basics; leather jacket, a jersey top, a pair of jeans, a LBD and a strappy heel, which you then mix and match with your on trend pieces.
All item's featured in my NYC capsule wardrobe are shopable below;
(stylish yet functional for flying)
Making the most of the pieces you've packed is crucial to a capsule wardrobe, especially when it comes to packing. I've used the tan weaved boho bag for both outfits as we need room for our flight essentials, plus it's big enough to fit in an over-sized cashmere blanket cape which will not only work to keep you warm but also as a scarf which will double up as a blanket during the night flight. The use of a basic jersey tee is vital when it comes to packing our on trend pieces, this allows us to re-wear practically everything which will put a totally different spin on each look time and time again.
(code for shopping!)
Functionality is number one when it comes to a full day of site-seeing in an un-known country, being practical and comfortable with regards to footwear should be your main priority when it comes down to packing. These nude pointed pumps will relieve you of any painful blisters and allows us to partake in a full day of shopping-score! An item you'll see time and time again in a capsule wardrobe has to be a pair of jeans, whether they're black skinnies, or a ripped pair of acid wash boyfriends you'll be able to mix and match them with everything. Since we're in the big apple a pair of on trend flared jeans are absolutely necessary in the fashion capital.
(make mine a cosmo..)
Dressing up for a fancy dinner or a cocktail in a bar with your girlfriends? Now, this is when it becomes tricky. As we've only got room in our hand luggage for a few items it's essential to get the most wear out of what we've packed whilst looking chic at the same time. With this in mind I've chosen a LBD (little black dress.) Wear alone with a statement heel and trusty leather jacket for one evening and on top of a pair of neutral cigarette trousers teamed with a classic strappy sandal. I'm all about statement accessories, but in order to make the most of you're on trend items you'll want to stick to a classic heel or leather clutch - they're timeless.
All item's featured in my NYC capsule wardrobe are shopable below;
Last month myself and Charlotte were 1 of 2 bloggers whisked away on an all inclusive 5 night stay at the luxury 5* Kempinksi Hotel in Soma Bay to style a swimwear photoshoot in the Red Sea, Egypt with Swimwear365. Accompanying us on the trip were 10 of the most influential journalists working for the UK's leading weekly publications. The dream you ask? Oh yes. I'll let the images speak for themselves..
The Kempinski hotel is a 5* luxury resort located in the exclusive Soma Bay. One word to sum up the resort? Luxury. Red Sea, palm trees, clear blue seas and idyllic scenery surround the resort located on your very own private beach. (As far as PR trips go, hands down this was obviouslythe best of them!) As well as styling, modelling and shooting the exclusive Swimwear365 collection(which you can see above), we also had alot of fun in the sun-everything from boat trips to spa days, snorkeling to beach BBQs. We also had time for a camel ride on the beach, or two.
A massive thank you to Swimwear365 and Label PR for hosting such a fab, fab trip.
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