We're always amazed at how fast London Fashion Week goes, with so much preparation & nervous anticipation the week can flash before your eyes without a second to stop, breath and digest it all, and that's exactly how it felt for Loanne and I. 

It was a week of running between show to show, outfit changes, DJ'ing, exciting presentations, networking and rushing around like headless chickens. Headless chickens aside, it was an epic few days and a certain few things that admittedly kept us going such as our stop over at L'Eden by Perrier-Jouët.

For those who are not yet familiar with it, L'Eden by Perrier-Jouët is an immersive lifestyle experience curated by prestigious champagne brand, Perrier-Jouët Located at 147 Wardour street, right in the hub of the city, (ideal!) The brand has created an immersive experience surrounding a new vision of nature and an unexpected contrast in the urban city of London. Sounds almost magical right?

Well we went to check it out on Thursday and loved it so much we came back to the space three times during LFW. On entering, there’s an awesome installation which includes a vertical system of 3-D printed elements suspended from the ceiling on a network of brass tubes which grow down from the ceiling, like branches of a tree. Suspended on these are the champagne glasses, which you can take off and serve champagne at your disposal! Fancy, hey?

Downstairs is where the magic happens. It’s the worlds first bio-responsive garden, an installation which mimics the movements of the visitors, complete with a hidden eden cellar. Really cool yet slightly trippy. Loanne and I spent a good fifteen minutes in here before our DJ gig, prancing around like whimsical witches and feeling like we were in Alice in Wonderland. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who fancies trying something new, fun, magical and immersive.

It was all topped off when we went for dinner with the Perrier-Jouët team on Monday, to learn more about the history of the champagnes and sample their exquisite menu, which was selected primarily to compliment the taste of three different champagnes.

For those of you who love art instillations and a obligatory glass of luxurious champagne, the space is open to the public from the 23rd-25th so make sure you check it out, it's nothing short of magique!!!

Last week Loanne and I, along with 12 other family members packed our bags and headed down to East Preston (Sussex) for a week of relaxation, sunshine and family time. We rented a beautiful house on the sea front and spent most of our days exploring, chilling and swimming in the sea (yes, it was surprisingly warm enough!) Such a beautiful place and at times it felt as though we were abroad watching the beautiful sunset over stretches of pebbly beach. We also took some amazing drone footage which we will share with you guys soon but for now here's a little snippet of us playing on our front lawn... If you're ever in need of a Summer vacation but don't want to venture too far,  East Preston is definitely worth considering!  

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Loanne - 

White top - Never Fully Dressed

Black jeans -  Topshop

Sandals - Office

Necklace - Zoe Morton

Rings - Freedom Jewellery - Topshop

Jordan -

Red two piece - Topshop

Black Jacket - Carharrtt

Sliders - Puma




 

TACOOLA

There's nothing better than having brand, new bikinis for when the summer arrives, especially ones that compliment the figure! This month we've had our eye on Tacoola bikinis, an Australian brand who's range is nothing short of sexy, super comfy and figure flattering. None of those 'saggy bikini pants' malarky. These are sure to make your peach look perky! Check out their bikinis here.

 

STORETS
We're all loving the 'off the shoulder' vibe this summer and there's no brand that does it better than Storets cute, chic little tops, perfect for the sunny weather!

HOME DECO
When you're buying a new place, the most exciting part about it is doing it up! Me and Jord are finally making our big move into London town so doing up our new place and making sure its all kitted out nicely is top of our priorities! We've created some mood boards and collated some images to help us inspire the design our new apartment. Think Pastel colours, Modern, Scandi and Minimalist.

MUSIC
Summer is always the best time for great summer tunes and especially as we've got a few DJ gigs coming up, discovering new music is always key!
There's a few new artists we've discovered who we love and whose track we can't stop playing.
WHTKD (pronounced white kid) is one of them. A German producer and DJ. His deep house retakes on commercial tracks are sure to get the crowd going at any party! He's been on the scene since 2014 and most famous for his track "Say To Me", but check him out on Soundcloud and if he hasn't got you feeling like you want to party in less than 2 minutes, then maybe we've got it wrong! 
The track we can't stop listening to right now is  Kakau - Live In The Moment  perfect for a chilled evening with friends sipping on cocktails and watching the sun go down! This is a must - hear!

I think we've all been feeling pretty let down by the British weather this year, but let's be honest, we know how temperamental it can be, and after all it would't be a British summer without a brolly in one hand and an ice-cream in the other. Well on a brighter note, we have high hopes for August and September and have collated a few of our fave London hot spots that you'll no doubt be finding us at this Summer (weather permitting of course!)

Pergola on the Roof

Pergola on the Roof certainly sits at the top of our list this year, it's West London's new rooftop dining experience, that is situated 170 ft. high under a canopy of beautiful flowers, that resembles the Mediterranean. It's a really chilled vibe and the food options are divine, think Patty & Bun, Lecoq and BBQ food galore. The drinks are relatively cheap, which is why we glugged down a few G&T's whilst soaking in the beautiful surroundings. This really is a great venue for friends as well as singletons who want to meet people. Those who are a little shy to approach people (which is the norm nowadays as we all hide behind our mobile phones.. Guilty!) Apps like Badoo allow you to see people nearby and connect through the app, so if you're single living in London and want to meet someone, head to Pergola, download Badoo and off you go! Pergola is only open until 29th August 2016 so make sure you experience it while it lasts! 

Lyric Hammersmith

 The Lyric Hammersmith is a modern theatre that boasts a delicious bar and exotic rooftop. We were lucky enough to be DJ'ing there this weekend for Planet Manna (a yoga-themed, fitness festival/ event) which by the way was amazing! The vibe is chilled and there are bean bags spotted around the venue which you can chill out on, have a glass of vino and take in the surroundings. The rooftop is covered by greenery which transcends you to an oasis deep within the amazon rainforest. (Okay a bit too much, but the venue is super cool!) Perfect for a chilled afternoon with good amigos!

Evans & Peel detective agency Speakeasy

Ever wanted to be a detective? Or immersed into a world of secret spies? Bored of your local hangout and mundane cocktail order? Then you have to try one of our new favourite bars. Evans and Peel! Tucked away in the streets of Earls court, this place is like no bar you've ever been too. You become immersed in to this world of spies, secrets and detectives and if you're us, even more immersed in to their delicious choice of cocktails! My personal favourite is the Margarita Lechera a soft, lightly spiced version of everyone's favourite classic BUT you also should try the First Date cocktail. A sweet and spicy take on a classic daquiri. Delish.

Up for a fun and different night? This is the place for you, and us for that matter! 

 Bussey Building Rooftop Cinema

There’s nothing more romantic than watching a great movie beneath the stars on a warm summers evening. And we just happen to know the perfect place!
The rooftop film club at the Bussey building is located in the heart of Peckham Rye. It has stunning panoramic views of London's skyline and screens a selection of classics and new releases.
This is no doubt the perfect place for a first date, beautiful setting, romantic and fun and if you're feeling slightly nervous (which we all feel on a first date, come'on!), you can take the edge off by sipping on one of the renowned spirit mixers at the Rooftop bar. They serve delicious cocktails and liqueur desserts which is sure to ease you in to conversation.
An absolutely great way to spend a warm summers evening. Even if you're short of some company,  Badoo will allow you to connect with likeminded people, and what a great first date an open air cinema would be...I'm sure it wouldn't be just the film you'd be watching. Hehe.

It's not often your friend throws an extravagant 30th birthday and rents a beautiful castle in the middle of the hot beautiful hills of Salamanca. This, however was a rare occasion, an amazing get together of great people, incredible fun, sun, music, poolside, sundowners, incredible settings and a few too many platters of meat and sweaty cheese.

Castillo del Buen Amor is located in the middle of Salamanca, a rare and beautiful XV century castle surrounded by vineyards, mazes and lakes. We spent three days exploring the grounds and having a bit too much fun with the 80 odd other party goers there!

We then drove up to the wonderful city of Madrid and had a few days of great food, city strolling, park roaming and stunning rooftops which made for a few great last days in the City, until we had to depart.

We ate in an AMAZING tapas place called Lateral - literally every dish was to die for, so I would highly recommend going and the atmosphere is super chilled. Three jugs of Sangria, more red wine and 50 odd tapas plates later, we were done and went to hit up the night in Madrid.

Going on the boats in El Parque Retero is a must and if you, like us, luckily have a friend who has an amazing roof terrace then crack open a bottle of wine, get the BBQ sizzling and watch the stunning city of Madrid twinkle as the sun sets over the city. That's how we spent our last night. Perfection.

We will be back soon, Madrid. Hasta Lluego! 

ps - Sorry about the shortage of photos (Think we may have had a bit too much fun!) 


 

L & J x x x



 

Spring has arrived and as the days get longer, the nights get warmer and the earth brightens with blush and coral blooms, the feeling that Summer is just around the corner is heavenly! The need for light jackets, bronzed legs and summer dresses is really exciting us. We've pulled together some of our fave looks from a few different brands that will inevitably be inspiring our Spring/ Summer wardrobe this year. 

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