Last week I visited The Plant Room in Brighton for a quick coffee to escape the torrential rain and to rest from the chaos of Christmas shopping. The main attraction for visiting the Plant Room was due to hearing about a lot of good reviews about the selection of vegetarian and vegan cakes and pastries.…
Deep-rooted in my childhood, I have always had quite a maddening obsession with hair accessories. One nightmare horror story immediately comes to mind when I was 7 years old and preparing my look for my first school disco. This was the first occasion, I was given permission to find my own style and have full…
My quest to find London’s most charming hidden treasures starts with Feya cafe which is perfectly situated by St Christopher’s Place in Marylebone. The queues of eager and exceptionally dressed people stand as testimony for Freya’s whirlwind popularity and subsequent success. The cafe is consciously designed, with thorough consideration of lighting, colour choice and overall…
What do your December days entail? I am the type of person who needs any excuse imaginable to justify a bit of pampering. Everything I do now is justified in the spirit of Christmas. I find people’s morning routines quite fascinating as we all have our little quirks. With the deepest regret, it…
Winter is the time of year where many of us have a tendency to neglect looking after our skin and settle for quick solution beauty techniques such as the forbidden facial wipe to remove makeup. Ironically, during the winter months, our skin actually demands more attention than usual. We need to tailor our skincare regimes…
I thought I would take you with me on my shopping trip around Central London and Nottinghill. I’m a bit of a secret compulsive online shopper but when there is a zero rain forecast, I find no reason not to exercise my bank card and search for things to fill up my wardrobe. Admittedly, it…
The first week of December has decided to bless us with cold fingertips, drizzling weather, umbrellas that are not designed for rain combat and of course, the sweet sounds of Christmas tunes that will eventually drive us all crazy. Nonetheless, to counteract all the above here are a few things that make this season as…
Waking up to a delivery of flowers has to be the most lovely experience in the world. Isn’t it ridiculous how cut flowers can bring such joy to a person’s mood? I once read a quote which explained how people tend to receive more flowers at their funeral, compared to their entire life. Though this is…
When in South Kensington, how can one resist having a cheeky cocktail in Caramel London? It simply has to happen, a London must-do! The friendly atmosphere and chic, grandiose space holds the perfect environment for an evening of unwinding and enjoying the commence of the festive season. I adore the twinkling lights on the ceiling,…
I can quite safely say that I had the time of my life in South Kensington last week at the Natural History Museum Ice Rink. The smile on my face in the photos says it all. For years, I have desperately wanted to go ice-skating but in my mind, I always envisioned it being ideal for…