Room with a view

You all should go and see this place: a beautiful townhouse turned into a small boutique hotel from the eccentric David Carter, 40 Winks is also an entertaining place. They organize small gatherings and themed days, like the Vintage day or the Bedtime stories. It's obviously based in East London (where else?) and it is really the place to be.

http://www.40winks.org/index.html

xxJuls

London's coolest boutiques

In this month's UK Vogue there's a piece about the best boutiques in Britain, so I'd like to share with you the best in London: Start in Rivington Street for the coolest side of young designers; Jeanettes in Redchurch Street, a new discovery for me, for an edgy selection of new designers and vintage; Palette in Canonbury Lane, for the chicest vintage designer pieces; My Sugarland, in St John Street, for a surreal experience.

I hope you love them!xxJuls

Let's sing the night away

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life... See that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen.... This is how my Saturday night started!

Last weekend I went all singing-queen at the Birdcage pub in Columbia Road, the most fun pub ever! Karaoke is a tradition here and the coolest east-london crowd almost fights to get a spot on the stage. Either you arrive early and choose your tune, or you'll just sing-along with the lucky ones. But the best time is guardanted anyway!

BLONDIE: the queen on vintage in Spitalfieds

Ok, ok I'm sorry if my local vintage shop is the coolest in London! Blondie Vintage is a petit tidy fresh airy boutique which offers amazing vintage pieces in great conditions! You won't be able to shop for vintage anywhere else after you visit Blondie. It is so welcoming and everything is divided carefully by colour and size with the most precious pieces hung on the wall behind the till or displayed in clear cabinets. i shouldn't share such a rare gem, but I feel generous today! xxJuls

Blondie, 114-118 Commercial Street London E1 6NF 020 7247 0050

Get your weekend started: Dalston Superstore

I've been told this is the only place to be, especially during fashion week, when the greatest parties will get place! I can't wait to see it for myself tonight. Eastlondoners don't miss it!

If anyone has been there already post a comment and let me know how it is!
ciao Julsxx

Dalston Superstore 117 Kingsland High Street London, United Kingdom, E8 2PB

Gourmet weekend

My weekend wasn't one of the most memorable in terms of activities (usual stuff Japanese lesson, pilates, rugby match...) but it was impressive for the food-related discoveries I made.

On Friday, on my way to meet my friends in a pub in Marylebone High Street I took the wrong street and I found myself in front of this little gem: The Golden Hind - Fish&Chips from 1914! I dragged my friends down and, despite it is very very busy, in 10 minutes we were seated (10 people!) and we had the most amazing meal for the cheapest price. This is definitely a hit!

Then on Saturday, not to lose the habit, we tried this charming gastro-pub on the corner of paul Street, near Old Street tube station. The atmosphere is cozy and the waiters are extremely kind (pretty unusual for a pub on a Saturday night). But the great surprise is the food: nicely presented and absolutely delicious! I had a chicken&mustard pie, which was delicate but tasty and totally fresh. I also had a pudding at the end (I normally don't!) which was chocolate-heaven.
xx Juls

Pilates!

This morning I received a call from my Pilates studio saying that the class of tonight has been cancelled! I am so upset! i have joined this Studio a while ago and I strongly recommend it. it's called Beautcamp Pilates, they have a studio in West London and one in East London (guess which one I go to...;-) the teachers are great, you really sweat all your calories out and at the end you feel good and toned! It's pretty hard at the beginning, as you have your own reformer and you must keep up with the rhythm of the class, but once you get used....great job for the abs! xxJuls

Brunch

EastLondoners! I have been suggested to go to this apparently amazing place in Bethnal Green on Sunday for brunch: delicious food, live music and lots of cool people! how can I say no?? If anybody has been there already, let me know what I should get! xxJuls

WEEKEND TIP: EAST LONDON

This Sunday, spend your day around Brick Lane and have lunch at the Story Deli (3 Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery, London, E1 6QL): the pizza is a bit unusual and the place is awesome! after pizza, pop in the coolest music store in the area, just in front, it's called Rough Trade and you can get lost in this tunes-heaven! xJuls