Qipao Tea Party

It may have been Chinese New Year last Sunday, but a few of us decided to head out today and celebrate anyway. The perfect location for such a party was Camillia's Tea House in Kingly Court just off Carnaby Street.  It is a great little place and the second time I have visited it in the last month, so I am now a regular.

Outfit
Scarf: Charity Shop
Top: Made from a Qipao dress I was given
Skirt: Bought in Indonesia to be used as a tablecloth, but after a  few darts were sewn in the top it worked perfectly for today.

Valentines Lunch With The Girls

It is not that we ever need an excuse to get together, but we scheduled a Valentines lunch with just the girls at one of the most amazing restaurants in Croydon of all places.  If you want good food, great prices and individual décor than Little Bay is the place for you.

Outfit
Jacket:  Bought in Northern Thailand
T-Shirts: Zara
Necklace: By combining 2 I didn't like, I created one that I seem to were all the time
Skirt: H&M
Trousers: Matalan
Boots: Skechers

The Way Of The Tea

Today I headed off to the British Museum for there yearly Japanese Tea Ceremony called 'The way of the Tea'.  For me it is always a must see event and this year it was taken to a whole new level when I volunteered to be the 'second guest' in the demonstration.  I loved every moment, my only worry was that after sitting in the traditional style I wasn't sure I would every be able to walk again as my legs had fallen a sleep.

Outfit
Hat: East
Scarf: TKMaxx
Jacket: Vintage
T-Shirt: Primark
Skirt: St-Martins
Boots: Fly London

Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Well the snow was promised for a week and when it finally showed up, it fell on Canadian levels.  It may not be good for business as London grinds to a halt, but makes everything look so pretty.

Outfit
Ushanka Hat: Bought in St. Petersburg shortly after the curtain fell.
Shawl: Bought in a little shop by Old Street tube station
Coat: Camden Market
Trousers: Made by combining two pairs of combat trousers bought from Oxfam my favourite on-line charity shop

Bring On Lunch

We are heading over to Chiswick to have lunch with friends.  There is a new chill in the air, so wrapping up warm and wearing cords are certainly on the cards.

Outfit
Beret: Matalan
Snug: ASOS
Coat: Primark
Skirt: Handmade
Trousers: TopShop

Attack Of The Killer Tree

Our friends from Japan arrive today and I have been running around the house for a final clean and polish.  Just enough time to pop out for a quick photo and being taken over by the tree.

Outfit
Jacket: Vintage
Scarf: From Canada
Dress: Mantaray
Trousers: Matalan
Boots: Primark

New Years Day

We are heading off to friends down the road for a quite and civilised New Years party. Happy 2013 everyone.

Outfit
Facinator: Primark
Top: Test run of a Issey Miyake Vogue pattern (2572)
Brooches: Vintage
Skirt on top: House of Fraser
Skirt underneath: Dorothy Perkins dress turned into a skirt
Boots: TopShop