The 'Perfect' Boob: #Inspiration Awards for Women

Having failed miserably in my blogging duties after the Inspiration Awards for Women, the time has come to redeem myself…. It has been over 8 weeks since the Ceremony on 2nd October, but fear not, this post, in part has been in draft and the experience in all it's glory has been imprinted in my mind as a most special, empowering occasion, and I'm determined to do it justice in my narrative!

Jackie, my plus one, is a friend that I reconnected with since the start of my 'perfect boob' adventures and we came together for the first time in at least 6 years for this event, so a pretty significant occasion for that reason too!!

A blast from the past!

There was never any doubt, but I'm pleased to say that even after all that time, Jackie and I soon revitalised our friendship over a meal at French restaurant before getting ready for mischief at the Awards!

My outfit of choice, was my 'feel good' dress, that I wore last year to a Breast Cancer awareness ball, before I was even diagnosed. I'm so pleased that the dress was still suitable, as the neck line of a lot of my clothes, bought before diagnosis, betrays in someway the missing boob!

Team Kemp gave me the confidence to set aside my wigs, and since Jamaica I have unleashed the new 'wigless' me, however with a remaining twinge of uncertainty and in search of some glamour, 'Kiara Beau' (wig) accompanied me to the awards that night.

Jackie looked truly amazing in her…'car boot bargain top' showing us that glamour really doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Don't we scrub up well!

Feeling revived from Jamaica and all renewed with confidence in my post treatment appearance, we arrived excitedly at Cadogan Hall, full of anticipation of a great evening and we were not disappointed.

We met up with Kreena and her friend, before making our way into the reception area, for 'Pink Champagne' and settling to watch guests arrive. It wasn't long before we were overcome (lol) with a flurry of 'cloaked' school girl excitement as we both saw someone we recognised from TV!! ha ha !!

Both Jackie and I couldn't remember 'his' name. I blame the chemo side effects, not sure what Jackie's excuse is (lol)…. anyway not wanting to miss the opportunity before me, I approached 'him', asked 'may I' in my posh voice before positioning myself right beside him, whilst Jackie quickly took a photo … the truth is I don't think he really had a choice, but he acquiesced regardless and don't we look the sweet couple!! Ha ha!

After issuing a 'name SOS' on Facebook, we soon learnt that 'he' was in fact Ray Quinn!!!…. (Thanks AnnMarie ). Feeling rather relieved that I didn't call him Gareth Gates, the first name that came to mind, we were more prepared for our next encounters with the very personable #Vanessa #Feltz and charismatic #Louie Spence. Yay!

The event was attended by people from all walks of life… from the mere blogger like moi, Doctors, Students, Teachers, Mothers to TV and sports personalities…..The evening flowed beautifully with minglings made easy by the very thing we were brought together to celebrate; women and the power of inspiration.

As if that wasn't enough, the evening was enhanced by some fundraising enterprises for The #Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity, a subject close to my heart! How's about signing up for their #Stop Breast Cancer For Good campaign by using the link…?? I proudly wear the pin I received for doing just that !!

The awards ceremony itself, was presented by #AndrewCastle and Sarah-Jane Mee; check out the link for the Inspiration Award Winners of 2014 and official photos in the gallery.

All of us inspirational in our own way…..and inspired by each other that evening, I for certain left the awards eager to inspire further!! The night went far beyond the individuals that received the awards…the effect of hearing such #inspirational stories and accomplishments was positively infectious!!!

Mingling with award winners; Sports inspiration #Jo Pavey and Jacquie #Beltrao, News Presenter affected by breast cancer

A massive congratulations to Jo Pavey who received another award on 3rd December; Pride of Sport award… I feel honoured to have met her and inspired!

Another highlight of the evening was meeting 'Miss December' aka Denise…..from the #BodyConfidence Calendar…!!! By way of supporting Breakthrough Breast Cancer I had already bought the calendar before attending the event unbeknown to me that I would be 'bumping into' Miss December herself, whist she was selling the calendars at the event!! Lol …. Unfortunately I didn't have my calendar on me , so I didn't get her autograph!!

Calendar girl meets #warpaint4life girls!

ALL the profits from the Calendar go to the charity, so if you are stuck for a Christmas prezzy …follow the link and do your stuff !(£10.56 + £4 postage)

Click here and get yours!!!!

So, they say time flies when your having fun and indeed it was and indeed it did….. Our evening ended with a night cap outside a local bistro and a stroll back to our hotel…but the excitement didn't quite end there …

#Ray Quinn and his friend, 'rapturously gallivanted' by us at the Bistro. The friend came over, paid a 'compliment' and hugged me!….. They both seemed in fine 'spirits' as they went on their 'merry' way!!

Our search for 'midnight' nibbles, then took us into a local store, where we also picked up the November copy of #Woman and Home Magazine, and there it was; a brilliant double spread feature on #Look Good Feel Better , including an appearance from yours truly!