Thanks for the tips on eateries in London. I didn’t have time to eat 24/7 but I’ve pinned down every recommendation on the map as I will most definitely go back to London soon. Anyhow, I jumped on the iPhone bandwagon last week and I already have nigh on 100 photos on my Instagram account – so pardon me if my blog ends up looking like a massive Instagram vomit (I go by bonjourtristesse).
1. Outside Liberty.
2. Visited Le Pain Quotidien for the very first time in my life and alas I wasn’t a weeny bit impressed at all.
3. Organic soup of the day. Perhaps the most nauseating soup I’ve ever ingested.
4. At least the lemon tarte was edible.
5. An outfit snippet.
6. Picked up this very bold and daring jacket at Urban Outfitters. It reminds me of last season’s Vanessa Bruno.
7. The roof at Urban Outfitters.
8. London’s Christmas decorations are up already…. just another trick to make people to spend more money.
9. Blue cheese burger at Byron Burgers. Aside from the bread the burger was good.
10. The interior, on the other hand, was cheesy and interesting.
11. & 12. Don’t remember the name of this place, but it’s the neighbor of the Hummingbird Bakery in Soho.
13. Went to Liberty and Selfridges to find the perfect winter boots, to no avail.
14. Diptyque candles at Liberty.
15. Went to Tesco and bought parma ham, brie, crackers, ice cream, chips, and red wine for dessert. Decidedly a great way to wind down after having lugged around a heavy bag since cock crow.
16. Mariell and her fiancé were so kind and let me crash at their place. He made lasagna, and we chatted about everything but the kitchen sink while waiting for the plumber who never showed up.
Looooove London & love your pics !
I’m just à little sad for not see more of your outfits : because i love your style !
I hope there will be more… Maybe in pt 2 ?! :)
(Sorry for my English, i’m French… ^^)
Thank you! You’re far too kind. :) It’s a bit difficult to take outfits pictures of myself with my phone, haha, but I’ll most likely do more instagram-style outfit photos in the future!!
And your English is perfect, don’t worry!
Ah this post makes me want to run out and buy an iPhone just to get instagram! The pictures are so, so lovely, and I really like that denim shirt you are wearing! :)
Yay! More of your photos! I always enjoy photos that you post. I really wanted the Vanessa Bruno blazer/jacket that I think we’re both thinking of when referring to your new red blazer. How is the quality of it?
I’m afraid the quality is poor. The fabric is already nubbly. It was a gift from Urban Outfitters, and I thought of this jacket as a great way to be a bit more daring style-wise, and I’ll see if it manages to stand the test of time if I take care of it properly – as if it’s a designer good from Vanessa Bruno.
loving the jacket. you look great.
Hi Fleurette, I wanted to send you some love from the U.S. I’ve recently discovered your blog and I’ve already devoured it from beginning to end, and I just love it. It’s so refreshing and inspiring to see such style for me.
Hello there and thank you very much! You’re far too kind!
Darn! I didn’t have a chance to throw in my 2 cents about where to eat. But London is a place that you can go back to all the time and never get bored!
Bah, I completely agree about Le Pain, I don’t understand the obsession, or even the passing interest! Over priced, over rated, and I LOATHE the communal seating trend haha.
Haha, in some cases I like the communal seating – like when you’re a big group of friends going out for dinner, otherwise I find it rather annoying myself.
I swear I live vicariously through you. Why is my life so boring in comparison? Anyway you’re a great Instagrammer so far. Love it.
My life is dreadfully boring, I tell you. Dropped out of uni and I’ve got nothing else to do rather than wait till January. :-( Thanks! Do you have instagram as well?
Love the selections of repettos.
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Just as I was craving a lemon tart…
You make me wanna go back to London so bad! Next time you’re there, you def have to try gails bread bakery ;-)
Oh and have you ever been to a museum? Sososo nice, ooh, I just love it. I’m glad I can go back in spring!
Take care, bisous
Yup, I wanted to! I’ve pinned down the address! And no, I’ve actually never been to a museum in London apart from Tate (but I went to the cafe). I need at least a week in London for museums and such!
Oh dear, and I actually liked the salads at Le Pain Quotidien, haha. But I agree about over-priced – I didn’t remember it being as expensive in the past as it is now.
That red jacket works is a lovely departure from your usual palette!
And I really miss my iPhone now, I curse the person who stole it. It’s such a great way of snapping pictures and sharing with your friends.
J’aime ton blog !!! J’aime ton style, tu m’inspires énormément <3
The bakery next to Hummingbird’s is L’eto (It’s a little sad that I’m beginning to recognise the look of that place just based on its cakes).
London <3
I wasn’t impressed with Le Pain Quotidien either. Too bad you didn’t get the chance to go to either ChaChaMoon or Nopi. You would’ve love the two eateries.
what kind of soup did you have at le pain? i’ve had several of their soups and they were all excellent
Ah, London. Long time, no see.
Men kanskje etterhvert, håper jeg :)
ha ha! your photo captions made me laugh.
i totally agree about le pain. i’ve spent $30 on lunch there (in US) and still left hungry.
what’s up with urban outfitters’ ceiling?! kinda gross…
Where is your watch from? it looks absolutly amazing.
This looks great!
Nothing better than some good Instagrams as a travel report :-) Definitely love your pics.
Jealous of your iphone. I think I’m the last person on earth without one. As for the Pain Quotidien, there’s on just around the corner from my house here, and their chicken/fresh mozzarella/spinach tartine has saved me from starvation numerous times. But really what gets me is their bread. Just the plain whole wheat sourdough bread, which they will sell you by the 1/4 loaf so it never goes stale. The only bread I buy now. Yum.
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I can’t get enough of Instagram!!!
Lovely photos! I think the Christmas decorations probably went up in September. The economy is so bad that retailers are hoping for a lot of money over Christmas.
i like this post a lot. nice photos of london. i could dig into that lemon tart, big time. there’d be nothing left!
Yes! Where oh where did that lovely watch come from?
Looks great! I have to go to London soon! Haven’t been there for over 14 years!!!
great pictures!!!
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i love your watch! where is it from?
I used to live in London for 6 years and your photos make me miss it so much. Pan Quotidien is overrated its just like Paul’s but from belgium and it’s a chain which says it all. Next time have a walk around primrose hill and also pop by ottolenghi or baker&spice they have much better food and cakes. I love the red jacket and the diptique candles. Hahah so with you on the Christmas decorations there ones here went up in mid November which I was finding really annoying as it was 25 degrees in HK. I am actually growing to like them more now strangely enough as its getting colder and I am remembering the kind aspect of Christmas the family times the snow (not going to see that one here).
love this post and these images! and it very much looks a like to my last post :)))
love xo,
Betül
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Gorgeous! The London I know and love!
btw the bakery place is called Patisserie Valerie and it is delicious!