London Fashion Week, the latest art exhibit, concerts of just hanging out in the court yard. I always find something to do at Somerset House, hence why it’s one of my favorite places in London.
SOMERSET HOUSE
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My London: Brick Lane shopping
After filling our stomachs with what seemed like all the pancakes at Hoi Polloi Restaurant, Ace Hotel (see my previous post), it made sense to go for a walk to try a burn off some of our very large brunch. So myself and my friend Carina headed over to Brick Lane only a few minutes’ walk from Shoreditch High Street.
Brick Lane is an interesting place, where you will find some of the best curry houses, vintage shops and street art which line this very unique street. The street style fashion is amazing to observe from 90’s throwback, 80s punk and modern day mod-tailoring. There is a high concentration of people wearing Mom Jeans and a 2.8 average jaunty hat ownership per capita (note these statistics are completely fictitious though probably not far-off).
Brick Lane Vintage shops offer an array of retro fashion, though not the cheapest but you will be spoilt for choice.
Our first stop is the ever popular Rokit Vintage and Retro Clothing Shop, which has everything from old school Puma sneakers to cut-off vintage Levis 501’s.
The Vintage Market Brick Lane.
Indoor market with various vendors all under the one roof.
Carina tried on this hat for so long I thought she actually had bought it, at only £15 it was a bargain.
Today I’m Wearing: Topshop Parka, H&M printed blouse, Daniel Wellington Watch and Vintage Silk Scarf from my trip to Hong Kong.
Brick Lane BookShop
I’m not sure when William Shakespeare wrote Othello, he had “MR T” in mind, but I think it works.
We accidentally happen upon a Street Art tour group, and decided to tag along for a moment, which is another great thing about Brick Lane the art is everywhere. Round every corner or side street you can find another piece more thought-provoking than the last.
As the afternoon sun starts to dim we head back to Liverpool Street Station to catch the tube home, I’m very proud of myself having controlled my urge to buy anything, but there is always next time.
Thrifty tips: Chrysanthemum Flowers revived
A New Year resolution I’m actually sticking to, buying myself flowers all part of my “make me happy” campaign. Each week I select a different type depending on my fancy. The whole thing has become a bit of a weekly tradition, cementing the end to what usually is a busy and stressful work week.
From Borough Market to my local Waitrose, where I buy my flowers varies depending upon my mood and weekend activities, the one thing that is consistent is the feeling I experience staring at a new fresh bouquet in my kitchen.
Over a week ago I bought a delightful bunch of dusty pink Chrysanthemum’s, relatively cheap and just happen to catch my eye among the sea of petals that particular Saturday.
Its been over a week since I bought them and I noticed they were looking a bit sad, a little attention was needed to revive my wilting bunch.
I trimmed away the wilted leaves and cut down the stems
Jar storage seems to be having a moment of late and can be used as a vase or even drinking glasses. I simple washed out a Homepride pasta sauce jar and removed the label.
Happy kitchen, Happy me, Happy Sunday
Jackson + Rye restaurant: Chicken with a side of girly chat
After an eventful week of mishaps and unnecessary stress, I ended the week in a somewhat reflective mood, pondering on life, my future and what happens next.
It’s Saturday afternoon and I’m spending time with one of my best friends having a girly chat over fried chicken and pancakes. Our location of choice London Soho Jackson + Rye restaurant and the topic of discussion “self-improvement”.
Often we become so focussed upon what everyone else is doing wrong we forget that to action real sustainable change we need to start with ourselves. This year 2015, the year of the Goat just happens to be the year of me. I’m embarking on a journey of enlightenment I want to learn new things and remove all the dead-wood, so I can focus on achieving my goals. What those goals are, I’m not quite sure.
We ate authentic southern fried chicken, butter pancakes and enjoyed fresh green juice.
Green Juice: Avocado, Spinach, Watercress, Mint, Cucumber and Chia seeds (I confess I don’t know what this is)
I settled for the fresh Carrot and Apple juice with a Ginger kick.
Jackson + Rye the heart of London Soho, Wardour Street
Flowers and the Checked Shirt
Early Saturday morning just after the rain.
It’s one of those weekends where I have everything and nothing to do, nothing I would want to do, but many things I have been avoiding. I need to leave the house; no I must leave the house…… weekly flower shop it is.
Today I wore: Topshop Ponte High-Waist Jeggings, The Pink Coat Jonathan Saunders for Debenhams, ASOS Check Shirt , Office Leather Chelsea Boots, Accessorize Tan Leather Bag and Daniel Wellington Watch.
Change can be good
I am now MyMagnoliaSky.com
So I have been at this blogging game only for a minute now, but within this short space of time I have learnt so much and I’m still learning. Like with anything new you do, I have made mistakes and the whole experience has been an eye-opener. I’m constantly making minor adjustments to the layout of my site as I understand more, also my social media engagement has stepped-up, to help promote my blog to a new audience.