Thursday, 31 January 2013

Holiday

Right now, it's cold, wet and windy. My three worst weather conditions (other than snow). This just leaves me with sun, which my eternal love for has made my decision to post a summer holiday outfit even more reasoned. What's more, my next holiday which is round the corner, provides the perfect pretext for a couple of weeks of summer snaps. 



Thursday, 24 January 2013

Sunday Times Style Magazine

Last Sunday this photo was in the Sunday Times Style Magazine. Pantone have predicted Emerald will be the inspiration colour for 2013 - here was my take on it.


Sunday, 13 January 2013

Franco Manca

Like so many areas in London, Brixton - once tarnished with a denoting brush - has become the place for delectable, yet affordable eateries which are thriving during the post credit-crunch era. More specifically, the crop of restaurants located in Brixton Market provide the missing link between affordability and quality. 

The pizzeria Franco Manca is much acclaimed. Situated at the front of the market, it promises the best sour dough pizza's in town. Unfortunately, everybody knows this. Having travelled from Tower Bridge we faced an hour long wait in a queue you cannot leave, for fear of losing your place (no bookings are taken here). On a freezing cold Saturday night, this was, quite frankly, the last place I wanted to be. 


Upon finally being seated the menu consisted of 6 pizzas. We opted for the Gloucester Old Spot Ham, Mozzarella, Buffalo Ricotta and Wild Mushrooms and the Tomato, Garlic, Oregano, Capers, Olives, Anchovies & Mozzarella. The atmosphere was carefree and easy. Though perhaps too carefree, the staff were less than attentive forgetting our drink order and delivering the wrong pizzas. 
Once we finally received our meal - a little worse for wear being 90 minutes later - the oven-baked dough was both crisp and fluffy. The toppings were considered, with delicate flavours and droppings of cheese, be it ricotta, mozzarella, or goats cheese - the choice is yours!

Was it worth the hour long wait? Perhaps not. However, what Franco Manca does offer is a tasty dinner for two for under £20.








Tuesday, 1 January 2013

New Years Eve

New Years Eve is frequently fuelled by drink and debauchery. In opposition, I opted for a demure look thanks to this purple love heart peplum dress from ASOS, worn with minimalist jewellery by way of my silver tiffany bracelet, Alexander McQueen skull ring, and my new gold Rotary watch.