07 Saturday Jul 2018
Posted in london
i’ve always had a soft spot for chanel costume jewelry, and i invested in a few key pieces while i was in london. the necklace is more subdued that i would have expected to choose, but the station style is perfect for work and going out.
30 Saturday Jun 2018
while in london, we were fortunate to visit the alaia exhibit at the design museum. what struck me the most was that some of these dresses were 40 years old, yet you could easily imagine someone wearing them today.
a close up of the extraordinary details.
23 Saturday Jun 2018
i spent the long weekend in london with some dear friends. we went to the “pret-a-portea” at the berkeley hotel, where all the cakes were inspired by this season’s fashions. the tea room was gorgeous and light-flooded, and the service was impeccable.
09 Saturday Dec 2017
i was going through my summer euro trip photos and i realized that i never posted these pictures of a glorious meal we had at gymkhana. i typically do not eat indian food in restaurants, but i always make an exception for this wonderful restaurant.
17 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in home decor, london
last month, i spent a whirlwind 36 hours in london for a business trip. since i was there for such a short period of time, i wanted to stay in a new neighborhood. i chose the kensington hotel, and boy, i haven’t had such strong decor inspiration since i was at hotel thoumieux in paris.
the kensington is such a perfect mix of english eccentricity and modern glam. i love the colorful but subdued lounges, and of course the marble in the bathroom was lovely. every time i turned a corner, there was something new to see (or a chess board, inviting me to sit). the location is also fantastic, and the guest service was exceptional.
lovely bike on the front steps, available to rent.
room service lemon tart.
the bar and cocktail lounge.
stair case to the guest rooms.
the library.
the tea parlor.
am obsessed with this china pattern.
have you ever seen such a chic business center?
oh yea its raining. because its london.
28 Sunday Dec 2014
some belated pictures of a lovely high tea service at the goring, in london.
21 Monday Jul 2014
i have a tendency to buy more when i am traveling than i would when i am home in nyc, perhaps because i feel like my purchases are good souvenirs of my trip. in the past, this has led to many unnecessary and useless items in my closet and home.
therefore, even though i was in london for a month, i made a concerted effort to only buy things that i would also buy if i was in nyc. this is all i came home with for myself, plus one blouse that i will post about later. i am clearly going through a pink phase.
{isabel marant tasma scarf, isabel marant pink cashmere sweater, & other stories sunglasses}
Posted by auberginemoon | Filed under fashion, london
14 Monday Jul 2014
while sorting through my pictures from london, i came across these from a beautiful sunday morning spent at the columbia road flower market. too bad i left 3 days later, or else i would have ended up coming home with far too many blossoms.
i loved this little coffee stand in the middle of the market.
Posted by auberginemoon | Filed under flowers, london
07 Monday Jul 2014
on a leisurely sunday, i shared a four hour champagne brunch with a dear friend in london at hakkasan. the food was lovely, and the company was even lovelier. easily one of the best meals i have ever had in london.
oh and yea, all this food was for two people.
i love the hidden entrance in this back alley.
starter salad.
Posted by auberginemoon | Filed under food, london
30 Monday Jun 2014
i met a few good friends for an early cocktail at the edition hotel, and fell in love with the food, the atmosphere, and most of all, the decor. i love the mix of the traditional architecture with the modern furniture and that gallery wall…
Posted by auberginemoon | Filed under london
