Cheeky Quote Tuesday

The Perfect Sunny Afternoon | Notting Hill - Kensington

 Hi lovely reader! We are nearing the end of spring and summer is coming quickly which means more sunshine and warmer weather and with that more opportunities to be outside! Since living in London my view on weather has changed in that when it is sunny, I am more aware of it and appreciate it, feeling like I need to take full advantage of this time and do as much outside as possible! So I thought I would share my ideal day out in London, including where to eat and what to see, and some insta-worthy spots. Notting Hill is a great area with tons of shops and restaurants and of course pastel colored houses that lead to OOTD and Instagram pic goals. Kensington Palace is not far from the main area of Notting Hill and of course houses the royals and some gorgeous gardens which are really worth seeing in the spring and summer. 

Like I said, so cute and picture ready. There are multiple side streets with these colorful homes just off Portobello Road.

Of course you have to start the day off with some breakfast and Eggbreak is too cool of a place to pass up. As with many brunch spots, the place is smaller so there may be a line but don't let this scare you away as it typically moves pretty fast. They serve breakfast items from 8am-12pm so just make sure you give yourself enough time to wait. I got the McMuffin when I went which is of course a play on the golden arches classic but with much more natural ingredients and was really nice. They also serve "regular food" from 12-10pm which I have heard is good as well. And of course after eating breakfast there is no better way to walk it off than with some shopping.

Portobello Road is packed with little shops such as Alice's which is worth a peak inside to see the amount of things in the store! Some of my favorite shops are Ragyard which does really cool clothing and accessories and The Blue Door which has a mix of teas and tea-ware. Portobello Road Market is definitely worth going to and is up at these times:
09:00 – 18:00 Monday To Wednesday.
09:00 – 13:00 Thursday.
09:00 – 19:00 Friday Antique stalls
If you can go on one of these days you'll see everything from flower stands, to tapestries, to old post cards, and souvenirs. 

After you've done some walking and shopping, Farm Girl cafe is the perfect place to have a nice lunch. Now, I will admit that after seeing blogger after blogger post about this place on Instagram I wondered if the food was actually good or if it was just picturesque. So in my honest opinion and based on what I had to eat, the taste and quality of the food is just as good as the amount of photo opportunities, if not better. 

I had a Chicken sandwich which was full of flavor. There was beetroot on it which prior to ordering it I was unsure about but it was actually delicious and one of my favorite sandwich or salad additions now. I also go a side of sweet potato fries which were seasoned to perfection and so good.

 

After lunch you can take a walk or a tube to Kensington Palace where you can relax and enjoy some time outside strolling through the gardens or sitting in the park.

Where's your favorite place to take in some beautiful weather? Xx

Victoria Beckham for Target | Wishlist

Hello lovely reader! Today is Sunday, April 2 which means that exactly one week from today, the Victoria Beckham for Target collection launches. Now let me first start out by saying that this is not a sponsored post, I am just genuinely a fan of Victoria Beckham and her fashion line and also an avid Target shopper so for me this collection is highly anticipated. I will be very interested to see what the quality of the clothing is like and how the collection does. I have high hopes and feel like it will be really good as I would find it hard for VB to put her name on something that is not. Her line is separated into five collections, each with a different them and color scheme. The collection features is a womenswear line and a childrenswear line, which is ridiculously adorable, there is a clear plastic raincoat with flower confetti inside it that I wish so badly came in the adult sizes! As I will not be where there are actual Target stores, my mom is going out on a mission for the both of us to see what she can find! I have picked out some of my favorite pieces (out of over 200, yes two hundred) that I am aiming to get my hands on.  The collection is available both in-store and online!

How to be festive for spring/Easter, the posh way...love a good white collar

I am usually not a color person, but am starting to branch out. I think this set would be so amazing for summer with the bright color, it's a statement look for sure. Zanna Roberts Rassi wore it to the launch party for the collection in LA and it looked so nice on her!

This print is a total throwback and again, gives some color for the summer. It would be so cute with some white sneakers or flatforms.

Lately I have been drawn to what I would call "novelty printed blouses" and I think this one is really nice. It is also something that could be dressed up or down, and also layered.  

Bloggers love a good scarf these days. It's an easy way to add detail to a simple outfit and the colors in this one are fairly neutral that it would be quite versatile.

Paper dolls give me a major throwback as when I was little I had pictures in my room that my mom had made by laying out paper dolls and their outfits, so this little set takes me back. The coloring book seems to have an Alice in Wonderland theme which is one of my favorites and adult coloring books are socially acceptable to why not?

What are your favorite pieces from the collection? Have a look and let me know! Xx

(All images are from Target.com)

His & Hers Spring Style | Bonobos

Hi lovely reader! Today's post is all about spring fashion inspired by some of Bonobos favorite trending looks for menswear this season. I have worked with them in the past and find it fun as menswear is an area that I have been looking at more frequently and definitely enjoy. They reached out to me recently asking if I would like to put together some womenswear looks to coordinate with their springtime looks. Obviously I said yes and here we are! All of the men's pieces can be found on the Bonobos website and all the pieces from the looks I put together can be found on ASOS.

I really liked the simplicity and easiness that was in the Bonobos shot and so for the coordinating outfit I wanted to mimic that. I love all the different versions of button up shirts that we are seeing at the moment and gingham is also big this season so this shirt was the perfect combination. Paired with a skinny white denim jean this outfit can be dressed up or down depending on the shoes you choose to put with it, sneakers (which I love) or simple heels. Either way you both will be casual yet class and ready for spring. 

 

With this Bonobos outfit I liked the vibe of casual with the jeans and sneakers, yet still nicer looking with the touch of the blazer. The time for a pop of color is this spring (groundbreaking I know) and this bright pink blazer gives just that, paired with a basic white tee and some distressed jeans you get the casual cool feel as in the menswear. Since the clothing is pretty simple it's the perfect opportunity to have some fun with shoes. Metallic footwear and slide on loafers are extremely popular at the moment and I thought the bee appliqués were a cute quirky touch. 

A few more shots to inspire your own fashion or that of a lovely man you know.
What are your favorite spring trends at the moment? Xx