Make a Wish

So, today was my birthday and my boyfriend surprised me with an amazing present that I have always wanted - a bicycle, and a cute one, too! It was an amazing day: we went for lunch at The Ledbury in Notting Hill, such good food!

My attempt was for the Chanel look, not sure how successful it was. Nevertheless, maybe as I am getting old I will get closer to Mademoiselle’s perfection. Still a long way to go :)

Irving Penn At The National Portrait Gallery

These are some of my favourite portraits that I snapped at the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition of Irving Penn portraits. Despite the warning and signs forbidding cameras I could snap a few shots. Grace Kelly, Ives Saint Lauren, Audrey Hepburn were so magnificent that I almost caught myself interrogating about the price of the latter one. Maybe one day I could afford it, meanwhile I m allowed to look at it on my Blackberry.

Richard Hamilton's Work At Serpentine's Gallery

Koenig  Books at the Serpentine Gallery – the best art book browsing in London. A huge array of tons on art, architecture and photography.

Andy Warhol Portraits At Olivia Fine Art Gallery

Champagne At Liberty's

These images are from ages ago when I went to Liberty's press day. I never get tired to publish photos from the store as it is my absolute retreat in London, an almost hidden treasure in the retail business. The atmosphere there could actually make you spend some money recession or no recession. And the new names and brands that never sem to end are a guaranteed factor for the discovery of a new one each time you visit.

Hello Springtime

The Way We Wear It: The Shirt-dress II

So, my flatmate and I opted for the shirt look today: tunic, dress, it doesn't really matter. As long as it's smart and sophisticated the assemble works for me. The tights and boots will be soon replaced wih sandalas for a more casual and summery vision.