london classics

21 Saturday Jul 2018

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the last bit of my london shopping included these two classics. first, the louis vuitton train case is something i have had my eye on. i’ve seen people use it for home decor, for travel, and some even as a bag. i’m afraid to ruin its pristine condition so it is currently sitting out on display. once i get over that though, i think it will be a great companion for my travels.

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second, i have had an hermes scarf on my list for so long but never took the plunge. that was, however, until i saw this stunner of a pattern.

i was playing around with the scarf and realized that i could fashion it into a bag, reminiscent of this one that i love but this is way too expensive for that it is.

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chanel costume jewelry

07 Saturday Jul 2018

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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.

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alaia at the design museum

30 Saturday Jun 2018

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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.

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a close up of the extraordinary details.

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high tea at the berkeley

23 Saturday Jun 2018

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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.

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gymkhana london

09 Saturday Dec 2017

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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.

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the kensington hotel, london

17 Monday Aug 2015

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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.

tea at the goring

28 Sunday Dec 2014

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some belated pictures of a lovely high tea service at the goring, in london.

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london sale purchases

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}

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columbia road flower market

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.

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hakkasan 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.