Day of disappointments

It was a day of disappointments but a ray of sunshine did come through at the end.
Now to add onto all of this I am a bit sick the moment and I am extremely busy with work (Christmas, late trade and sales - eww!) my body is exhausted and wanting Christmas to be here. But you see if Christmas arrives too soon then I won't be ready in time! Life is such a catch 22!
So back to my day...I had a few appointments to get through today, one being my dress for the engagement. I recently found a vintage shop that reproduces vintage gowns and I picked out an amazing white one hoping for it to be remade. So I trekked into the store, after speaking on the phone prior with the sales assistant saying that this would be possible to do. When I arrived the seamstress started saying in a very round-about away that she can't remember the dress and that she wouldn't be able to do it. I became very disappointed. I only have 4 weeks until the party and now I had to start from scratch! I think the most annoying part was that at first I was told that this could happen and that was the reason why I went in.
So I decided to leave and dragged my feet behind me in search for a new dress! Walking around Brick Lane in the rain I went into a few of the vintage stores, but nothing was nice....until I came across House of Vintage.
Shopping for me has to be a whole package. A beautiful store, lovely garments and amazing staff. I love when someone who works there offers thier help and opinions and gives you ideas. I was very impressed by this store, there were so many dresses that I LOVED! But finally I got it down to two.
Two gorgeous dresses in vivid colours, but that two had to become one.
And this one, I love!

A day behind

Yesterday was my last day off before my next 6 in a row. That's what happens with Christmas and retail.
So to enjoy my last day I vowed to make the most of it.


It all started with a spin session at the gym. Since moving to the NW I signed up to the local fitness centre to ensure the 'Heathrow Injection' didn't bite at my feet. It was also to keep me active and healthy coming up to the winter months. After the intense workout I grabbed a coffee, did a few errands and headed home to do some work - only to find out the Internet wasn't working, making my posts a day behind.
Since the Internet wasn't being my friend I decided to head into central London to try and do some Christmas shopping. I know that it is only going to get busier and my timing is short so any spare moment to try and find a few presents was key. I actually managed to find a few and clarified other things I was going to buy for people.

I am actually getting excited by Christmas, its only two weeks away and I was hoping for a white Christmas (as you all know!) but for some reason I don't think it is going to happen. It has gotten dramatically colder in London recently but I don't think it is yet at that point to snow.


So all I have to do is get through these next 6 days to enjoy a couple off and then back it up with a few more and then its Christmas!!


Merry Christmas!! I like that I can start saying this now!

Points 3), 5), 6)

My Sunday was filled with me working through my list...and I have to say I managed to get through points 3, 5 and 6.

We cruised in the heat through the Columbia Road flower markets, wandered around Brick Lane and listened to an ol' crooner band in the streets.
We also checked out the new Westfield in Stratford - you see it's an institution for an Aussie to visit any Westfields... we have to, it reminds us of home!

Westfields

OK, so the new Stratford Westfield is opening tomorrow and although Westfield's is taking over London as the new most amazing place to shop, I am glad to admit that it is an Aussie who owns it and has made this happen.
Check out the promotional video going round (I think it's really quite clever)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs&feature=player_embedded

Good Luck to the Reiss guys opening tomorrow!

Day off!

Now what a day off! At first I was slightly disheartened. After 6 beautiful days of sunshine and lots of heat, Thursday brought rain. My morning exercise plan went out the window but I was out of bed and knew I had to make the most of my day. I headed out and opted for a beauty treatment due to my upcoming trip to Croatia(jealous?) and then snuck into Zara to have a 'look' at what was new. So maybe not the best idea as I purchased a gold cardigan but I did come out with a bargin, 10pound trousers, that's a steal! - fantastic part of the day #1.
After my quick shopping trip I started to make my journey home and to my delight on the side of the road in Notting Hill was this amazing vintage table. So I throw my new clothes in my handbag and picked it up, jumped on the bus and then walked it home. I have to say my arms are paying for it today - but fantastic part of the day #2.
When I reached home the rain had finally disappeared bringing out a small amount of sunshine. I thought to myself, what can I do?
So, a week or so ago I mentioned to the team at work about lamingtons and to my surprise they were not sure what these were. So my idea, make lamingtons!! And did they go down a treat. Fantastic part of the day #3.
All good things do come in threes!

The 10pound trouser

The table from the side of the road and caught the bus with me!

Yum! The lamingtons