Thursday, April 21, 2011

16 hours in London ...

The Outfit and contents of the bag:


New Look Floral Blouse, Black Leopard Cotton On Leggings, Black flats, Green beanie cap, what's in my purse: earphones, gum, wallet, passport, tube ticket

I bought the top in New Look, London, on the way to our first stop. I think London is a very artsy city, and what's more boho- chic than florals in such a free/expressive city ? It was not cold, but pleasantly windy and cool - 22 degrees, perfect for short sleeves and leggings. 

The Journey and paths


Colors, textures, walls, phone booths, buildings, cat, airport, liquor around town

Mid-day - We were walking around London and getting off at different tube stations just to take a look. Met a friendly cat, some sweaty runners, and some very artsy walls and bricks along the way. London has a very artsy feel to it, and the streets are simply elegant. Paved roads, cobblestones, metal arches, delicate carvings, you name it, you will see it. There are also some pretty flower petals on the floor, all dried up and blown around. It's like snow! 

The London Tube is also very interesting. You get on the underground, and you meet people from all over the world - literally. There was an amazingly cute Mexican baby with the loveliest deer eyes in his pram too. 


Harrods Department Store + Food 


chocolates, seafood, poultry, cookies, apples, teddy bears, egyptian staircases, bicycles covered with plaster, veggies and the most beautiful staircase/ wallpaper combo I've ever seen - all in London's famous Harrods ! 

Just before I went to the airport for the return journey, I went shopping in Harrods, a luxury shopping center located in the middle of London. It's really posh, and has entire floors dedicated to chocolate and sweets. They also have awesome teddy bears in the furniture level, and very nice Easter-themed treats. 

Didn't buy anything though, I can't afford the clothing just yet, and my sweet tooth is too uncontrollable for me to get a box of chocs! 

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AWARD

I want to thank GretchTM for awarding me with the Sunshine Award 2011 ! I can't describe my happiness when I checked blogger this morning and saw this. It made my day. Hugs and lots of love to you Gretch ! 


The rules are:

1. Thank the person who gave you the award.

2. Write a post about it.
3. Pass it on to 12 blogs that you think really deserve it.
4. Insert the link to their blog.
5. Send them a message to tell them about it.

I'd like to pass it to these lovely people who supported my blog sometime, somehow, or left inspirational comments: ronan, Whimsical DelightsRoxy Heart, Linda [young curator], Qin At the Disco, Ivy Sie, The Bookness, Miss Independent, Black Coffee Crumbs, Mary ♥ Mur, Phuong [Travel in Style], Lyana Su


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Whew, what a long, long post ! Hope you guys like the pictures and hopefully it will give you a little taste of what to expect from the city of London. 

Thank you and love you all ! 


28 Comments:

  1. Love that floral top!
    Great photos! I'd love to visit London.
    Thanks for the award!!
    http://www.fashuhneestah.com/

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  2. thnx for the award sweetie!!! really like ur top!

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  3. I'd like to visit London! Beautiful City. Your photos are amazing. Take care, I followed you. Bye!

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  4. Nice top! Really love the colour of it :D
    Awesome photos too! the cabury bike looks so cool x3

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  5. your photography is amazing! and thank you so much for the award!:D ronan x

    ronanronanronan.blogspot.com

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  6. hi :)
    cuteee post :) im such a loser but i lovee airplanes ;p
    but i guess thats becausee i go to flight attendant school :)
    haha ;p
    and ummmm about your dreeess.. i think simplee black heels would go great with them but i likee gladiator sandals as well
    or just flats or wedges
    dont ask meee ;p im not a fashion know it all ;p
    haha havee a great easter weekend! xx

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  7. you have a lovely blog! lovely pictures!
    and love your floral t-shirt!
    following you now!

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  8. I am so jealous of your fabulous photos, and how much fun you are having in London!! :)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  9. I love all of these photos. They seem to really capture your experience. I love the print of your top as well. You have such a great blog!

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  10. this is my dream!
    going to london!
    amazing shops!
    amazing place

    i have a new outfit post maybe you can check it out?

    www.mirfashion.blogspot.com
    everyday a new post.

    xxx Mir

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  11. nice pictures,

    I just following your blog anyway :)
    http://luccayoga.blogspot.com

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  12. A collection of beautiful photographs. Your blog is spilling with sweetness.

    Want to share a cookie? What kind? xx



    hope to hear from you*
    love amy ^.^
    www.amyflyingakite.com

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  13. Wow what a grand post! Love looking at travel log pics ^^

    Thank you so much for the award dear! This is my first ever blog award so it means a lot to me <3 Oh and to answer your tweet, I LOVE HK fashion. When I was there I pretty much revamped my closet. I mainly shopped in street boutiques. Love the culture there ^^ Definitely wish I had the time to go back and visit more often.

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  14. Aww, that's very sweet of you, I'm deeply, deeply honoured :)
    WOW, I felt like I've travelled the whole of London just by looking at these pictures, nicely captured and love the editing :)

    <3

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  15. lovely pictures! I wish i could go to London
    :( Anyway thanks for the lovely award sweety!<3 xx

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  16. ohh i wish i could go to london. it's my dream to visit europe one day...

    thanks for sharing! ps. love the top, it's cute!

    stop by sometimes, would love to have you as a follower! :)

    xx,
    cins

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  17. I couldn't agree more with you! It's quite easy to lose appreciation for an area that you've been living in for ages. Everything becomes the norm and it's not special anymore. That's certainly how I feel in Toronto haha London has always been on my list of places to go :) Hope I will be able to see the London fashion scene for myself soon :D

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  18. these photos are all so lovely. to visit london one of these days would be amazing... lucky you! that floral blouse is very pretty too.

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  19. photo heavy post but i don't mind. the photos are just so gorgeous! :)

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  20. I love your look! And the photos are great, amazing post ;)

    xoxo

    G.

    http://giaa-fashion.blogspot.com

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  21. congrats om the blog award! and loving the blouse. I really like how you've dovcumented so much of your trip! must be having the best time huh :)

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  22. DANG long post! i really liked your top at the top of you post suppper cute

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  23. ♥ So nice post.)) I love your blog♥

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  24. Wow, so many photos of london! It looks like you visited a ton of places there :D How long did you stay for? :) & cute new top :)


    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva

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  25. Wow, the photos are amazing! They're really artistic. :)

    www.sandra-thepuzzleofmylife.blogspot.com

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  26. London looks amazing!

    Monique xx

    misszuman.blogspot.com

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