A Day In The Life Of Me

#DAY 3...BICESTER

Lets get ready...

A Day In The Life Of Me

#DAY 2...THE BERKELEY HOTEL

Following on the awesomeness, we also had Sunday all planned out. Went to @HillsongLondon for the last service of the year. We like it there, and as usual had a blast. On to a spot of shopping in Brompton Road before we went for our Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley.

The decked out reception..

Thats tea with a fashionista twist. The Berkeley London designer afternoon tea, Prêt-à-Portea, is inspired by themes and colours straight off the catwalk. 

1.Jean Paul Gaultier gold quilted banana and caramel cremeux with passion fruit compote accessorised with leopard print chocolate shard

2. Emporio Armarni violet cassis mousse and light Curacao jelly topped with chocolate swirl

3. Giles antique gold chocolate feather set on a base of Sacher Torte

 -Vivienne Westwood Anglomania oversized checked mint green macaroon 

 -Miu Miu polka dot jaconde and Gianduia mousse topped with playful orange neckscarf

 -Saint Laurent essential autumn red "Classic Duffle 6" Victoria sponge cake bag

 -Oscar de la Renta orange bavarois emphasised with shocking pink chocolate embroidery

4. Burberry Prorsum heart patterned ginger biscuit trench with caramel icing

 -Gianvito Rossi chocolate over-the-knee boot biscuit with ankle strap

5. Tea sandwiches from the Champagne Prêt-à-Portea selection

6. The to-go bag. How gorg is that?? 

The doggy bags are so gorgeous. Took mine home and to this day, they sit on my dresser still, just there, looking pretty. I don't know what else to do with them, I'm such a hoarder-of all things pretty. LOL. There we are my fabulous ladies, watch out for Day 3. Stay fabulous...

A Day In The Life Of Me:

#DAY 1....HARRODS

(GIFT SETS Can all be purchased at Harrods. Feel free to search elsewhere either more convenient to you or for different prices / promotions.)

Just had a good round up to the year 2013. It had its lows but I had a brilliant share of highs . Still riding on the highs and I know I'm channelling the power of the universe that this streak carries through. One of my mantras for this year going forth -"To harness the power of the universe is to command & demand that it does what we wish for it to do. That is the secret to life, that is #LawOfAttraction...

SunSplash

Insp/Aspirations

Happy New 2014 everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful time during the festive period. New year's resolutions made or not made- each to their own. Yours truly had 2, great big phat ticks on that 2013 list, so fair to say that I'm  #deadproud of me. Reason why I felt spurned to get onto this years list now, just taken this long to actually action it, tsk tsk. Nevertheless, most important thing is, I am actually on it. 

2013 was a good year & I had lots of lots of great moments,one of which was meeting FitnessGuru @scoladondo- my aspiration/inspiration.It was the BFF's birthday and she's awesome like that in getting people together, all walks of life. Six degrees of separation immediately springs to mind. We went to a Street Feast at Dalston Food Market. They"bring together London’s best street food traders, chefs and restaurants, and serve giant festival-style pint-sized cocktails, craft beer and great wine, for quite a unique eating experience"
Now you try eating a giant grilled pork belly when you have your fitness idol sitting just right next to you. I really wanted her to see its not because of eating things such as that that im like this. You will find she is way way younger than me,almost half my age if I dare say so, but it doesn't have to take a Goliath or famous giant to be able to inspire someone. In her young years, she has worked extremely hard: the willpower, the tenacity, the RESULTS!!! I shan't go on, before this post turns to an ode to Scola. All I'll say is "Thank You Scola"... On such an unassuming day, here's what I wore.

Dress- PRIMARK

Blazer & Bag - ZARA

Sandals &Ring-TOPSHOP

Watch- D&G

Earrings-MIKEY

(Did a post on the nails before by BarryM)

Hope you all off to a great start to 2014. Get those lists out and get acting. Do something, anything but sit on plans and dreams...Thanks for stopping by,catch you all soon. 

Moves like "Jaeger"

Lyst Jaeger  Quilted Bag

Lyst Quilted bag- RRP£250

Weekend shenanigans took me to Clarks Village outlet in Somerset. Retail therapy for me is not so much in the  buying, even the shopping experience & trying out staff gives me a buzz. Thats normally how I compile my "wishlist" for the ever impending Christmas or Birthday treats etc. This was not my trip though, I was literally on the job. A friend has a wedding to attend and wanted for me to style her out. Im such a big fan of Jaeger and I couldn't help a quick detour to check out the new lines and boy did I do myself  a favour. I've been wanting this bag for so long, (its actually sold out in all the mainstream shops) but have not been able to justify the price. Price tag came in at a hefty £250, which for me is a little steep for a small bag, which at a push can be  

classed as a clutch. Jaeger had sales of up to 75%. I held the bag all throughout the quick browse -to buy or not to buy?? Finally gave in and went to the counter expecting at the most to pay at least half of it. Would you believe it? I got it for a cool £75. I burst into song "written in the stars",much to the chagrin of all in the shop (acting all hood in one of these quaint villages- LOL)

   I'm loving the quilted look- just spells stylish and expensive. That should be me done for bags till next year. I've got a habit of overdoing things when I like them. If you're looking for the same trend, I got a beautiful handbag from Ted Baker. Loved it soo much I had to get the ipad case to match..Well to be honest, I'm just a Ted baker junkie..(hint hint on that wish wishlist)

"An affair ...

.... in Red Square" is one of my favourite ever nail colours from OPI. I have an unhealthy obsession with  it- one thing I dont mind admitting to at all. The bold red is a statement on its own and I feel like a powerhouse whenever I wear it.  Does to me what retail therapy or a Starbucks to others. The beauty of it is I don't need to work hard on what I wear after, it won't matter. I usually pair with MAC Red or Ruby/RiRi Woo. Talk about feeling good from within.....
            Like all beauty trends, nail polish trends change. For me, one easy way to instantly glam up an outfit is a set of perfectly groomed nails in a show stopping nail polish. I do not mind the more statement, bright shades that shout right at you. Here are a few of my faves.

Steamy by MAC
This comes up a bit pricey at £11, but I'm sure you can agree looking like that, one can't put a tag on it..  Pink is an an all year round beauty and fashion trend and one of the easiest ways to dip into the look is via - you guessed it- Pink nail vanish. I wore it to a wedding with a bright yellow dress and thats all I had to do to complete my look. And I've worn it a couple of other times-dare I say I almost always come out with a compliment.

Mint Green by BarryM 

I adore BarryM. Whether you're a metallic, glitter or glossy kind of chick, BarryM has it.  The collection is an easy way to update your everyday look, or try your hand on a chic take on the nail art trend. Theres something seriously satisfying about buying nail polish or adding to a collection and one such for me is BarryM. They  come in at £2.99 but if like me you're always drawn to the BarryM counter, you're in with a chance of getting them as cheap as £1.99. I'm always buying them for no reason whatsoever. Well, for just because they are so delicious and I love them all and can't decide on one colour. (Covers face and hides)

                         1. An Affair In Red Square - £9.90 OPI

2. Steam - £11 by MAC 

                                                                3. Mint Green np304 - £2.99 by BarryM

Whatever the occasion or time of year, perfectly groomed nails never go out of style. Inasmuch as the trends change seasonally, there's no one shade suits all. However you want to experiment- take your pick from the affordable BarryM shades, that must have OPI vanish to the seriously luxe Chanel, Tom ford hues etc. Happy painting....