Drinks at the Hawksmoor

It was the mister's birthday the other week and to celebrate we went to dinner at the Hawksmoor. The steaks of course were brilliant but I was also especially impressed with the bar. The mister and I were both early to dinner so we decided to grab a cocktail. We both ordered the Perennial Punch which was delish.

I would definitely go back for a quiet drink or two. 

A few favorites

Do you ever have those days where you're literally bookmarking everything you see for later purchase? I'm having one of those months. Here's a few of the beautiful items on my wishlist.

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This one I actually bought
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Just for fun
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Beautiful Bren

I really love the casual chic look of the California brand Bren. 

Olympic wrap up

Yesterday was the closing ceremony of the Paralympic games and therefore the end of the London Olympics. It's been so amazing to live in a city that hosted the Olympics and I am thoroughly impressed with how well London transport (and Londoners) have handled it all. 

I found the games to be so inspiring (see this if your feeling uninspired) and hope the feeling of connectedness and happiness the games brought to our city lingers long after.

Thank you London 2012 - it's been an amazing experience. 

Men's cycling

Men's lightweight boxing

Woman's cycling

Beach Volleyball

Park Live

The Velodrome

Men's basketball

Until next time summer Olympics...

Fashion's Night Out 2012

Last Thursday I was able to sneak away from work early with one of the gals at work and head out to Bond Street for an amazing night at Fashion's Night Out. I had been last year and this year's event was just as good. So many amazing/crazy outfits, delicious food (seemed to be a lot more food and booze this year than last) and of course, so many things to covet. 

Our journey took us through countless stores and countless glasses of champagne (bizarrely none of them documented on film), only one goodie bag (thank you Aspinal!), amazing canapés at L.K. Bennett, lots of laughs and chicken at the Tory Burch food truck and a lovely caricature to end the evening.

Here's a few snaps from our super girly night out.

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Cocktails at Coach

The amazing Tory Burch food truck.

Nom nom nom

Macaroons at Tiffany

gettin' drawn

Stand by me

A beautiful rendition (with a beautiful background!). More from the Branches here

Indian Summer

Today was a glorious day in London. I only wish I hadn't been stuck inside at my desk for most of it. Indian Summer's (fairly common in California) conjure up thoughts of evenings spent on the beach, summer flowers and fresh fruit, sun-saturated photos and a carefree attitude. Here's to more Indian summer days. 

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