Family Values

Hot For Teacher

This picture sucks but my new gold snakeskin apple purse is wicked cool.

(studded hearts/tfs)

Structures

Carrying along from Borough Market, we passed by Saint Paul's Cathedral (where I wasn't allowed to take a photo of the incredible interior), London Bridge/Tower Bridge (where I unhappily posed for a tourist pic) and a mini mini super skinny little building (I wonder who lives in there?).

Don't you just loooooove this??

(Studded Hearts/fashiongonergue)

The Fry Up

One of the hardest things about moving to a new city is no-longer having your trusty eating spots to visit on the regular. I often miss my hidden gems throughout Toronto and NYC that are always delicious and CHEAP, but I am slowly beginning to discover great cheap eats in LDN.

The boy and I were walking along Portobello Road last weekend craving a good ol' English Fry Up and went to an off-street cafe called MIKE's by recommendation. The breakfast was AMAZING and only 5.95! Unlike most, this breakfast was massive and not too greasy. Also, the free coffee we got wasn't a disgusting brew that had been sitting around since 6am, it was a delicious latte. This place is my new breakfast spot and I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

The picture below is from Borough Market. I had been working right next to the market for three days while helping Becca & Beth but never had a chance to go in until after my last day. Unfortunately I am super lame and always forget/am too lazy to take pictures so the one and only that the boy took is the best I've got but definitely does not do the market justice! It is filled with an amazing farmer's market and tons of cool food vendors. There is a vast array of lunch choices for both meat, sweets and veggie lovers for under 5 pounds as well. Nearest tube stop is London Bridge, GO!

Blue & Gold

Dear oh dear! What a crazy few days. They have been amazing actually, but a bit of a fashion overload and now I am completely exhausted! TGIF!!

Here is what's been going on...

I met my amazing friend Becca a year ago at Teen Vogue, where we were both interning. She had moved to NYC from the UK and was just finishing up her term as I began mine but we instantly got along. Now both based in LDN, she is currently assisting the incredible stylist, Beth Fenton. Funnily enough, I was sent to assist on the Teen Vogue 'Sweater Dressing' shoot that Beth was styling last summer. As you can guess I was ecstatic when Becca asked me to help them prep for an iD Magazine shoot that is taking place in Paris over the weekend.

BTW, if anyone is looking for a quick way to discover London, I would suggest doing pick ups for a major stylist... after a couple of days you will know the tube map like the back of your hand and will be able to locate any PR company with a blindfold on. So ya, I've basically been running around like crazy all over London picking up requested items and receiving even more at the office. Setting everything up for Beth's edit was a huge amount of work that took hours, but it was amazing to see each and every piece called in for the shoot. Even more mind-blowing was watching Beth put together each look with combinations and additions that would have never even crossed my mind. I can't give away too much info about the shoot but if you love 90s Versace as much as I do then you will be very pleased!!

The scans above are just a few from Beth's online portfolio.

xo G