Anthropologie sale gems

These boots are absolute heaven! Bought them at a 50% off sale in Anthropologie from the brand H by Hudson. They are a dream to walk in, despite the 7.5 cm heel and the ballet like square front is actually surprisingly comfortable.

They are the perfect quirky formal boots and I'm so glad I found them in burgundy because it would make for a nice contrast with black and white outfits. Not to mention the burgundy coat and bags I own, tokens of my obsession with the beautiful red hue.

Find the boots HERE.

Falling

Primark sweater; Accessorize triple necklace (HERE); Moschino Cheap and Chic Scarf from TKMaxx; Esprit skirt; Reiss bag; Whistles coat; Vagabond boots

Sephora blue nail polish with Rimmel orange 60 seconds nail polish; custom made amethist ring with Goldstein's diamond ring (HERE) 

Knightsbridge may well be a tourist destination but the backstreets are an iron-fenced-white-washed-stone-facaded maze that few venture on. A big mistake in my opinion since the quintessential posh London lifestyle can be observed only here. When you walk down the winding streets and pass some shiny Aston Martin, you may even pretend that is your car. What I like about it is that that's ok! It's actually encouraged and there is no one to put you to shame for living a fantasy life for a few hours which I completely agree with and exercise myself once in a while.

One glorious Sunday noon I decided to be such a fancy person and obey the rules of the charade game. My new Reiss oxblood bag on cue and Moschino scarf that I forgot I had, I strutted down those streets as if its routine. In fact, I hadn't worn a skirt in absolutely ages and that pained me so I couldn't pass the skirt hangers when putting my outfit together that morning.

After some browsing in Zara that resulted in me falling in love with some badass espadrilles that will shortly find their way to my home and some damage being done in Anthropologie (evidence soon to follow on this space), I headed back to Knightsbridge to the one and only Harrods. Far from being my favourite department store, it does have its perks. I originally came for the Dior events that apparently were taking place but found no trace of them whatsoever so I took refuge at the Bobbi Brown counter, my first stop choice together with Dior. I was advised by the nicest woman ever and left with some goodies that will also grace my blog soon enough and about which I am SO excited! That and the William Curley giant macaroons pretty much sum up my weekend, hope yours was even better! ^.^

The spectacular sunset is on me.

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' :)

Luxembourg day two

The second day started in full force with a walk down Avenue de la Liberte. It is part of the more business/financial neighbourhood of the city and, for me, one of the most beautiful. I loved the slight Parisian boulevard feel of the place, mainly given off by the cast iron balconies and architecture, most flamboyant in the Acelor-Mittal building.

Crossing the bridge, we took a left at the Place de la Republique, the one with the golden obelisk surmounting the Casemates de la Petrusse. A labyrinth of small, commercial streets unfolded with unique, boutique shops. I would recommend the L'Adresse restaurant, the Orfeo art gallery and Honey/Mustard concept store from where I got a lovely pair of Vagabond black pistol boots.

We walked through the 'fishmarket' as the oldest part of the city is known to reach another section of the Casemates. We also went on the tour but the 'trenches' or battle stations carved in the rock weren't spectacular at all. It did however have lovely views over the Natural Museum and the river.

This walking tour-de-force called for a stop at our hotel, to rest our poor feet...and also to add some more layers on. By this point I think it was actually snowing which I don't really mind as long as I can still feel my toes.
Towards the evening, we took the 13 bus to Mudam, Luxembourg's contemporary art museum. I wasn't particularly intrigued because I'm not big on modern art but I am ashamed to say my preconceptions got the best of me. In the end, it was one of the highlights of our trip there and I can't recommend it enough. The main building in these exterior shots is the Philharmonic hall - interested to see if the inside matches the shell.

I will let the photos speak for themselves but I will just name a few of my favourite displays: Dunkerque sand, L'origine de la source I and II, John Stezaker's photos and Su-Mei Tse's ink fountain.

'Till next time,

Ana