I've moved on...
...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.

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Sweater – Gap. Grey skinny jeans- Gap. Heels – Kurt Geiger. Watch – Guess. Doorknocker ring – & Other Stories. Bag – Couronne.

Forget bed, this is what you’re doing tomorrow. Throw on a nice cosy turtleneck, pick up a flat white at Climpson & Sons (No. 67) at the bottom of Broadway Market, and work your way through the crowd. 9am in the morning is probably the best time to go for some peace and quiet, but if you like the buzz and would like to eventually end up at The Cat & Mutton pub (No. 76) for a pint later in the afternoon, then a lazy Saturday start is fine. Sourdough bread is a must, so pick one up for the week; the fruit can be a little overpriced, but they look like something out of Gwyneth Paltrow cookbook so whatever floats your boat. Drop by Hansen & Lynderson stall for a the best smoked salmon (Norwegian-caught, locally hung) on bread with sourcream and dill snack – £3 a pop – just enough to whet your appetite. My lunch is pork steamed buns from Yum Bun (Broadway school yard market), or a pot of beef pho from Cà Phê, depending on weather – the latter has a little seating area if you’ve miscalculated your outfit like I always do and regretting those heels. Post-lunch, before you make a bee-line to the salted caramel cookies (yes, those), do a little detour to Strut (2b Ada st) for the best designer vintage in the East, for it may put you on a wee diet before the day’s end. Forget Brick Lane, Strust is where the fashion-savvy East Londoners’ Chanels, McQueens and Margielas come to rest and find new owners (Sunday and Mondays are their buying days). I always have dessert anyway, a gluten-free brownie from the Happy Kitchen stall, or a red velvet from Violet Cakes. One for now, one to have later at home.

A couple more recommendations: L’Eau à la Bouche for people-watching, over a pear flan, best around 3pm. Lucky Chip (31-35 Coate St) for the best burgers in town, Rebel Rebel (5 Broadway market), for great range of flowers if you know you can’t make it to the flower market on Sunday. Off Broadway (No. 63-65) when the sun goes down and home still can wait – a New-York style bar with great cocktails and Tex-Mex nibbles. Oh and don’t forget to visit the fish tank in the bathroom. Last but not least, Noble Fine Liquor (No. 27) for natural wine and craft beer – go back for wine tasting every Wednesday eve.

All makings of a good weekend!

Outfit: Part three of styling series with Gap‘s Styld.by platform. Check part one and part two here!

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34 Comments

  1. Love love love every pic! Great collection of images :)

    http://betweentheblondes.blogspot.com/

  2. Beautiful pics…. very cute outfit, perfect for that venue.

    http://www.myclayexperience.com/

  3. lovely capture!

    monkeyshines
    http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/

  4. Why must you always post all this delicious looking food? It’s like you’re trying to torture me.. & why is food so cheap there? I feel like I’m really getting ripped over here in Australia. Love your whole outfit too. The boots are might fine.

    The Fashann Monster

  5. I wish I could spend tomorrow like this, great photos.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

  6. I love so much your blog ! Your pics are just amazing :)
    xx
    http://www.marydevinat.com

  7. hmm that sounds lovely. if only East London was my cosy home! lovely photos.. i like the little pink elephant. :)
    Bumble Speaks

  8. The whole look is amazing, perfectly for a day in the city!And I really loved yor bag!

  9. Lies

    I love Broadway Market, it’s a part of my Saturday ritual.

  10. Great photo!

    http://solocosesemplici.blogspot.it/

  11. I still need to check out Gwynet P. cookbook really.
    The Broadway Market looks vibrant! So much to
    look at! And you look lovely as usual c: Xx

  12. That jumper looks so cosy :)

    xo Camilla

    Into The Fold

  13. and saving this! I will be in London this time next week! x

  14. Love Broadway Market-one of my favorites in the city! I know there’s a smaller one up the road in Clapton on Sundays but I’ve never tried it…have you been?

  15. I’ve never been down that way before, what’s the best way to get there? I’m coming down to London next week for a few days so I should try and venture some new places.

    Buckets & Spades

  16. Ooh depends where you’re coming from, but it’s either a short walk from Haggerston or Hoxton Overground station, or you can take a couple of buses (or a 15 min walk) from Bethnal Green station on Mare street!
    Best to Google map it really – It’s actually all walking distance to Brick lane and Shoreditch so might be quite a nice Saturday that way!
    Have fun in London!

  17. @Shini, Thank you Shini, not too complicated them. I’m down Tuesday to Thursday.

    Buckets & Spades

  18. Love this market !
    La parenthèse Enchantée.fr

  19. Alexandra

    I love your snapshots of London! makes me want to live there even more! if only it were that easy to up and go =(

  20. The whole outfit is great. Love the fresh colour of the sweater! The food recommendations sound delicious.

    http://www.noonooandmimi.wordpress.com

  21. Lazy and a food lover hey, beautiful! The perfect combination!
    Mafalda ❤
    http://www.mafaldadotzero.blogspot.fr

  22. I can’t really look at your blog anymore because it just makes me want to come back to London SO BADLY.

    Beautiful photos. I’m seriously in love with that jumper and really like your laid back casual styling that you’ve done as part of this Gap collaboration. xx

  23. YUMMM you got me craving hot dogs for breakfast nowww

  24. Such a beautiful post, I love the photography :)x

    Charlotte | charolivia.blogspot.com

  25. I need to visit the market- it all looks so tempting! You look peachy!
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  26. I love the color of your sweater!

  27. I liked this so much I went to GAP to check their cashmere range…. Nice colours.
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  30. Really tasty food ah, look at me want to eat them anymore

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  32. again, gorgeous pics :)

  33. I really love the Broadway market.This is the most visited and busiest market in Hackney Borough after Ridley market.Londonfields park is just opposite of the market,where you can relax after the market walk.The location of the market and the londonfields park are really compliment each other.

  34. Love your sweater! So stylish!