A classic coming-of-age story... Mary, the daughter of a poor seamstress, longs for fine clothes as her neighbours hunger for food and warmth. For the love of a gorgeous red ribbon, she is seduced into a life on the cold, murky streets of late 1700's London. Her saviour is Doll, a gaudy young woman who… Continue reading Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue
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Street Eats Food Festival 2017
I spent a few hours at the Street Eats Food Festival organised by Halal Gems over the weekend. This was the first foodie event I'd been to, so I did a lot of googling before hand on what to expect, price wise etc so I'd be fully prepared - I also wanted to post about it… Continue reading Street Eats Food Festival 2017
Chin Chin Labs
Hi guys, Been a while since I've done a 'visit' post so thought I'd get back into it with a cute place located in Camden Market. With plenty to do in the area, such as shopping and browsing through the variety of stalls as well as dining, it's the perfect place for a day out… Continue reading Chin Chin Labs
Blogosphere Cover Reveal Party 2017
Hi guys, So last night was the Blogosphere cover reveal party. One of my friends - who is also a blogger - was lucky enough to win tickets to the event and since she's amazing, she invited me! I was so nervous and excited at the prospect of speaking to other bloggers and generally just… Continue reading Blogosphere Cover Reveal Party 2017
Columbia Road Flower Market
Hi guys, This past Sunday I went to the most iconic and probably instagrammed market in London; Columbia Road Flower Market. It's only open on Sundays from 8am till 2pm, so it tends to get pretty busy - or so I had heard and I experienced the crowds first hand when I went! I… Continue reading Columbia Road Flower Market
Taylor Wessing Photographic Prize 2016
Hi guys, Today I thought I would do a short write up about my recent visit to the Taylor Wessing Photographic 2016 exhibition. I went to the one celebrating the 2014 entries, and it was amazing, and this one had the same quality of work. I know people say art is subjective, but some of… Continue reading Taylor Wessing Photographic Prize 2016
Visiting Peggy Porschen Cakes
Hi guys, I know it's been ridiculously long since I've posted anything, apologies but I lost any motivation to write for a really long time and was busy with my first year of university. However now I am back and more inspired, I thought I would start off afresh with a post about my recent… Continue reading Visiting Peggy Porschen Cakes
Exploring the Saatchi Gallery
Hi guys, So yesterday Jordan and I visited the Saatchi Gallery and since it was such a great day, I thought you guys might like to hear about it and see some pictures we took throughout the day - if you happen to live in London do take a trip down! It was amazing to… Continue reading Exploring the Saatchi Gallery
A mid-day wander
Hey guys, I know what you must be thinking, two posts in one week? I must be on fire haha! Anyway, back to the subject of this post, so today Jordan visited me at college since we hadn't had the chance to see each other for a little while. We then went on a little… Continue reading A mid-day wander
Places to visit in London!
Hi there! I was struggling to come up with a new post, racking my brain attempting to come up with an entertaining or interesting topic to cover, until it struck me; I could write about where I live and the various places to explore within London. These are all places I have been to in… Continue reading Places to visit in London!
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