Brunch at The Ivy Brasserie, Soho
4 April 2021 London, UK
Right before lockdown number three (let's be honest, haven't they all merged into one now?) my friend and I decided to have one last brunch hurrah...outside...in October. Whilst it was a little wet and windy, The Ivy Brasserie in Soho made sure we were kept dry, well fed and full of cocktails (Halloween-inspired at that time). Being the kind of people we are, we opted for classic eggs Royale and eggs Benedict complete with a side of yummy chips.
The food was exactly what you would expect from this high-end restaurant chain; runny eggs, delicious smoked salmon and honey ham on a bed of fluffy muffins. The chips were separated into a cute little pot to you could pick at them whenever you needed a break from your eggs and all this was washed down with a zesty cocktail and then, because lockdown was coming, a glass of Prosecco!
If we're lucky enough to have theatres opening again soon, this is the perfect spot for a little pre-theatre nibble as you're a hop, skip and a jump away from the West End, or Oxford Street for some afternoon shopping! The only thing I would flag was that, even though I had booked a table there was a little wait whilst people were finishing up, something to bear in mind if you're looking to head there yourself.
Roof East, London
14 March 2021 London, UK
I don’t want to tempt fate by saying just how glorious the weather has turned but...I’m going to! And, once things open up again from 12th April (hope, pray, touch wood) I want to head straight back to Roof East near Stratford. Set up on top of the Stratford Centre car park (hear me out), the lift doors open up to a roof terrace of fun! Of course there's the usual food and drinks stalls but, come May 2021, Roof East will also br bringing back its outdoor games which include batting cages, crazy golf and lawn bowls.
As you can probably tell from the photos that were taken my friend Emily and I opted for the crazy golf game and went straight into it when we got there - obviously making a quick pit stop to one of the bars to get a cider! What we really liked was the complete chilled vibe of Roof East - obviously we can't predict how it's going to be when restrictions are loosened in April, but I really hope it's more of the same! When we'd finished our crazy golf game (I lost but whatever) we chilled and had a couple more ciders whilst the music was playing and people around us were playing games.
With pizza, Indian and burgers on offer there's a limiting but good selection of food on offer and the Cheeky burgers were delish! Head to Roof East's website to find out more about their opening times and what's coming back for Summer 2021!
Bottomless Brunch at Serata Hall, London
1 March 2021
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Remember when we could go out and see our friends whilst sipping chugging on glasses of Prosecco? Gosh, I can’t tell you how much a love a good Bottomless brunch on a Saturday! One of the best BBs I’ve been to is Serata Hall. Based on Old Street in London it has everything a BB-mad millennial could ask for! Gorgeous aesthetic? Check! Delicious food as well as a pizza oven? You bet! And (perhaps most importantly) very loose measurements when it comes to their bottomless brunch? Oh yes!
I went to Serata two times in 2020 (I know, how did I manage that?). I went once in February for one of my friends’ birthday and then again for my very own 30th birthday. Immediately you’re hit with the pretty aesthetic and friendly ambience - have you ever seen someone unhappy at a BB? The answer’s no. Filled with foliage, this huge glass building fills with light, has a beautiful iron spiral staircase and plush velvet chairs - the two hours of brunch fly by!
The menu features a plethora of pizza varieties, pasta dishes as well as the brunch classics like avo on toast. Both times I went for the chilli hash browns which I would highly recommend not only for the delicious taste but also for lining your stomach.
The bottomless part starts from £26pp (charged on top of food plates) and offers Prosecco, mimosas and rum punch bowls - go easy on the latter! If you upgrade and opt for the £30pp option then your bottomless drinks included their top-tier range of pink Prosecco and a make-your-own cocktail kit!
Serata Hall is planning to reopen in line with government guidelines, click here for more details - enjoy!
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| photo credit: www.seratahall.com |
ASOS New In - 14 Great Fashion Pieces for Spring
21 February 2021
I cannot tell you how excited I am to say that Spring is just around the corner! For the past couple of weeks the tulips and daffodils have been added to the supermarket shop and one or two Easter eggs might have already been consumed. When I'm not flower arranging or eating my weight in chocolate, I'm taking a look on ASOS and getting excited about the daily drops of pastel colours and lightweight fabrics. Whilst I love me some Winter, Spring is all about new beginnings and that goes for your wardrobe as well. These 14 pieces are currently sat in my saved for later list, ready for when the warmer months arrive!Starting with this zip funnel top from Topshop (how happy are we all that Topshop is still with us?) which is just a really simple piece to pair with jeans and then skirts when it gets closer to Summer. I also haven't completely forgotten that we're currently in a National lockdown so joggers obviously had to be featured on this post. But, it's definitely time to update the grey and black loungwear and inject some colour with these Missguided basic joggers. I bought some in green over Winter and they're so comfy for day-to-day, offering true working from home vibes.
I am now all about the cardigan! Teamed with a pair of high waisted, light wash jeans and some white trainers, or draped over a mini floral dress - they're a great fashion piece to have in your wardrobe for Spring and Summer. Let's be honest, it's not always pub garden weather in England so a jacket or cardy is always needed.
The thought of getting my legs out both horrifies and excited me (pass the fake tan!). But, with dresses like these coming through for the warmer month, the excitement takes over. The puff sleeves, the tiered skirt and V-neck all make for a great Summer mini dress...also, it would look great with the cardigan, let's. be honest.
Sweatshirts are here to replace the knitted jumpers we've worn endlessly over Winter and if they come in a pretty pastel colour then I ain't mad. This pink one from New Look is great for something to chuck on with jeans and kinda look like you're got your sh*t together.
I meaannnn, it wouldn't be a Spring fashion post without some florals thrown in, would it? A simple mini black dress with little pops of colour is just the thing to easy you into Spring come March. Throw an oversized denim jacket over it and you've got a great, easy look.
A good couple of skirts added to your wardrobe really will see you through the warmer months. This pleated mini skirt will look great with a crisp white T-shirt or linen shirt, add some trainers or chunky brogues and you've got an outfit that'll see you through SO many brunches (hopefully). But, if the mini skirt isn't quite your thing then a midi skirt should work! This floral wrap skirt is a super easy and versatile piece - wear with T-shirts in Summer then knitted jumpers and boots in Autumn and Winter.
I love love looooove a good floral blouse! They're just so so easy to just throw on but actually make you look like you've spent ages planning your outfit. This floral, long sleeved smock top will work great with white or blue mom jeans or a ripped denim skirt and will then see you through to Autumn.
Lilac is always a huge colour for Spring. If you're a little shy when it comes to colour then why not ease your way in with this T-shirt? It could work with the two skirts on this list as well as a whole host of other outfits - denim particularly looks great with this shade. Grab the dungaree dress or shorts!
White and cream are just great great colours to wear for this season. Add some crispness to your look with these tall dad jeans from Stradivarius, somewhere I just bladdy love for jeans as they fit so well (so do Pull & Bear's jeans, fyi). They would also look great with that lilac T-shirt.
An easy breezy piece for your wardrobe will always be the jumpsuit! They're just so effortless to wear - I've worn the one I've had in my wardrobe for years so much so now I was on the hunt for another one. Obviously, a floral one was always going to be on the cards for Spring and when I spotted this one on ASOS (and for the price!) I knew it was something I would want when it gets a bit warmer.
If you haven't got a shacket (a shirt and a jacket become one) in your collection then what have you been doing for the past three years? A little lighter than your standard denim jacket, the shacket is great worn buttoned up or worn loosely over any ol' thing - but a mini dress is always a winner!
Lilac is here again! This rugby sweatshirt would also look fab with with the cream dad jeans this Spring or even some high waisted denim shorts when it get a little bit warmer.
Happy shopping!
A Dog-Friendly Morning at Lyme Regis
18 February 2021 Lyme Regis, UK
I feel like at the moment (and for the past 11 months), it's been all about taking a bit of pleasure in the little things and slowing down from the every day hustle and bustle and the 9-5 (or 8.30-5.30 in my case). Whilst I've worked throughout the whole of lockdown (both fortunate and sometimes unfortunate for me), I've still wanted to make the most of my weekends back home with my family. I spent the majority of last year - from March until August - back in Somerset and even though there was the odd argument here and there between mum and myself, really it was nice to get away from London for a bit - we won't mention the rent I still had to pay on my flat...When the second lockdown hit and then the third, I decided to come back home as London was wreaking havoc on my mental health and also it's just so much nicer to be able to actually get out. In the city all I had to entertain me was a little flat (there's only so much cleaning you can do) and my hour of exercise a day, back home it felt, well it felt like I wasn't in a lockdown.
One of our favourite places to go as a little family is Lyme Regis, a little seaside town in West Dorset. Usually filled with tourists, it was actually really nice to be there when it was quieter and also be surrounded by ALL THE LITTLE DOGGIES! It was a cold but sunshine-fuelled winter day so we decided to take a little walk along the coast and then grabbed a delicious hot chocolate when we were beginning to feel the coast breeze and little too much. When things head back to normal, Lyme Regis is great for seaside shopping (the gin shops are overwhelmingly stocked but amazing) and, of course has a host of eateries to take your pick from - can you really go wrong with fish & chips though.
After wearing out little Daisy dog we headed back home and needed a power nap ourselves!
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