Royal Academy Daumier exhibition

Excuse the very bad exposure of these photos; they were taken with my phone in shade...not the best I have to say.

This was some time back in October/November and the weather permitted my wearing the extremely mini tartan skirt from actual Scotland (that I shortened...oops) -similar HERE- with a slouchy Benetton jumper, Uniqlo men's sheepskin coat -only instore- and my beloved & Other Stories Bag -in black HERE. All items are linked, so click on them if you're interested. 

The Royal Academy is always a good trip out - an obligatory stop at Laduree to sample the new collection, hot chocolate from next to the Le Meridien and off course ART! This time was the turn of French 19th century cartoonist Daumier. I loved the way the exhibition was set up but I wasn't completely won over by the actual exhibits...maybe next time! 

What interesting exhibitions have you been to recently, I'm looking for inspiration ^.^

Bursting the Tea's Bubble

I'm keeping this post short and sweet since it's past midnight and I now have a fear of darkness and space thanks to 'Gravity' (if you see it in 3D you will basically die in the first 10 minutes).

A good few weeks ago I visited Shoreditch for the first time and was pleasantly surprised, although the tube ride was a bit of a hike. Nice markets (comparable to Notting Hill), great for music 'explorers' on the hunt for bands and genres you have never heard of and my first bubble tea experience at Milk Tea & Pearl. I definitely recommend the blossom tea with lychee beads things, although to this day I can't quite explain the concept of bubble tea.

Lunch at the Drunken Monkey

Creepy or not? I can't decide...

Remember THE bag? Took it 'for a ride' :)

Bag heaven

Yes, this typically Made in Chelsea fence shot is here to artistically announce the coming of fall on Le periple.

I'm very excited. Autumn is my favorite season, with the cosy (flaw-covering) knitwear, comfy boots and my beloved scarfs. See, bags don't seem to creep onto my list. Not because I don't love them, definitely not, but because I only have a few basics - black shopper for winter, beige shopper for summer, a red rucksack and a small navy messenger bag. 

This is all about to change. I'm sorry bank account but I need some bag personality to be going on. And I think I'm already on track with my new & Other Stories metallic bag. I love it so much, it's the perfect mix of colour and wearablity, of daytime cool and night-time sleek and those 3 compartments... the dream of an organisation freak like me!

Find the bag HERE.