London
Reasons to love London, well, I have wanted to write this post since forever!!! The recent terror attacks on the city and now the fire at Grenfell Tower, London is clearly going through a difficult time and i have so much pain in my heart because it truly is the greatest city in the world. No matter how busy, chaotic, polluted it gets and how silly the weather behaves, London is and will always be a magnet. And today i am sharing the reasons that make it this city like no other and why i love it.
- Multicultural - Diversity could be its second name as almost every country in the world has a representation in this city so you meet people from all over the world, in a way the whole world lives here, different languages constantly enter your ears at almost every turn. I hardly hear english on the streets of London!!! A melting pot that welcomes you with open arms. You might want to tell me that there are many multicultural cities in the world but what makes this grand old city stand out is that its own British culture is still very much kicking yet a new person does not feel like a stranger. History and tradition with diversity, now you agree!!!
- A very pretty city- Extremely pretty with so many surprises. Victorian houses, brick walls, grand boulevards, parks, the modern constructions of canary wharf, the thames river, neighborhoods to get lost in beauty, cutest streets. The changing seasons, please let me know if any other city does spring and autumn better! Undoubtedly the most instragammable city in the world.
- The food scene- Thanks to the diversity you find every cuisine and every type of food here. Its like if a dish is being made somewhere in the world it is also being made in London. The swankiest michelin star restaurants, the delicious street food in the many food markets, the experimental food in quirky cafes or the classic afternoon tea (my fav) and not to forget some great traditional British food as well, after indian food, i can live on fish and chips.
- You are right in the centre of the world- London literally divides the world into east and west. Takes about 7-8 hours to reach New Delhi and the same amount of time to reach New York. Just so much easier and quicker to go anywhere from London. Be it trips to any of the pretty places in europe or a day trip to the english countryside or a different continent there are great connections and multiple ways to reach anywhere and everywhere from London.
- The architecture and the parks- Ok cities in the world have one or two beautiful historic and architectural buildings and they boast about it. And our London is filled till the brink with old architecture. No matter what part you go you have history and architecture for company. Its an enormous feeling. And what should i say about the parks, another one unmatched. Huge green spaces in the middle of the city. For e.g You walk 15 mins from one of the busiest streets in the world, the bond street, and you are in Hyde park and you just see greenery till the end of your sight. You go to hampstead heath and you feel like you are in the countryside. No exaggeration.
- The kickass public transport- Most of London does not own a car because it is one city with excellent public transport. All parts are well connected and the services run from early morning till late. I have hardly ever waited more than 5 mins for the next tube so you can actually depend on the tube for your life. Only helps that one can pay using contact less debit/credit card and of course oyster cards. From a tourists point of view the ticket machines are right at the stations and very easy to use. Not to forget the iconic red bus and the black cabs. The black cab guys are like moving london encyclopedia. Know it like the back of their hand. Very good to talk to as well, nice and chatty. A little furious with Uber, lol!
- Its always free to visit a museum- so you don’t have to rush to do it all in one visit. Museums are sources of knowledge for the people and hence they are free, the city maintains. Its actually so good, you are free to go as many times as you want and for as much time as you want. So for e.g i am in central London, i can just walk into V&A for 30 mins to absorb, will not really be the case if i have to pay.
- Made for the pedestrians- I love to walk and the city is made for it.
- London does not judge you- the freedom to be who you are without anyones influence and interference. Be it fashion or sexual orientation or religion or anything you can just be!
- Afternoon tea - Well i love my tea and the whole tea culture. If i have to choose, tea will be my favourite meal, if i may call, of the day. London does it best, should not be even said.
- Things like this in no order
- Walks over the thames and along the southbank, even better at night.
- the most famous royal family of the world lives here.
- you love music you get it here- the rolling stones, the beatles, to the present generation adele, coldplay and one direction that have and are shaping the international music scene. That said you have great music scene always and you might just get lucky and even get to attend a music concert for free.
- street food in the park.
- distinct neighbourhoods, compare shoreditch with chelsea or hackney wick with notting hill.
- sports and games - home to the biggest football clubs in the world, cricket- the lords, rugby, you can take a dip in the swimming pool used by michael phelps in the 2012 olympics, and my favourite the wimbeldon-i find it charming.
- It is possible to experience centuries old traditions. e.g The ceremony of keys at Tower London taking place since the 14th century.
- Some fab street art.
- Bar and pubs galore.
- It looks beautiful even when its rainy and grey.
- Its vast and full of surprises you can spend your lifetime and still not see it all.
- There is always a plan, so you do not run out of things to do.
- Sitting on a bench in a sunny regents park doing nothing and still not bored.
- Harry porter and Sherlock Holmes become more real.
- Kew gardens is a flower lover paradise.
- Very pet friendly.
- Its a champion at street style.
- the notting hill carnival.
- this list is endless and i will keep on adding to it.
I was flying to London from Athens on June 7th. We reached heathrow and after a few mins the captain announced to disembark. 2 mins later another announcement ‘everyone just sit wherever you can find a seat, we need to get a few security checks done’ ok everyone is a bit confused, people sit wherever they can and after a minute 2 huge policemen wearing bomb diffusers and stuff enter the flight, people in shock, i am scared as hell as they walk past me, they go straight to this guy sitting in one of the back seats and take him out of the flight. After they leave all passengers are relieved and thank god the flight dint blow away or something. The guy they took had infact checked in just before me, the security person at the boarding gate in Athens asked him for visa and he showed some card, then he asked him what does he do? replied i am a driver followed by some weird reaction to which the security person responded by asking what driver, Formula 1 and he said yes. I still wonder was the guy really something or was he just arrested for being weird. This was my first experience with anything close to terror and had put me in not such a good mood. Anyways I get out of the airport and reach Mayfair, there is a demonstration people shouting ‘ I am a threat.’ It was the day before the elections and the city was feeling a little heavy, me and my brother decided to call delivery and stay in. I was still a little out of sorts but the next day, the election day, i decided to walk on the streets before catching train to my sisters. With every step i am feeling better, London is coming back, my London mood is back. So it is really such a city, so resilient, puts you back on track in no time.
As you guys know i love to travel, while visiting new places and absorbing them gives me a high being in London gives me comfort. I very well remember and some of you might find it strange, even on my first flight to the city as a tourist i had the feeling that i was going home. London matches my frequency and captures my imagination and nothing more needs to be said.
Do you love London? Please share your experience.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Reasons to love London
Reasons to love London, well, I have wanted to write this post since forever!!! The recent terror attacks on the city and now the fire at Grenfell Tower, London is clearly going through a difficult time and i have so much pain in my heart because it truly is the greatest city in the world. No matter how busy, chaotic, polluted it gets and how silly the weather behaves, London is and will always be a magnet. And today i am sharing the reasons that make it this city like no other and why i love it.
- Multicultural - Diversity could be its second name as almost every country in the world has a representation in this city so you meet people from all over the world, in a way the whole world lives here, different languages constantly enter your ears at almost every turn. I hardly hear english on the streets of London!!! A melting pot that welcomes you with open arms. You might want to tell me that there are many multicultural cities in the world but what makes this grand old city stand out is that its own British culture is still very much kicking yet a new person does not feel like a stranger. History and tradition with diversity, now you agree!!!
- A very pretty city- Extremely pretty with so many surprises. Victorian houses, brick walls, grand boulevards, parks, the modern constructions of canary wharf, the thames river, neighborhoods to get lost in beauty, cutest streets. The changing seasons, please let me know if any other city does spring and autumn better! Undoubtedly the most instragammable city in the world.
- The food scene- Thanks to the diversity you find every cuisine and every type of food here. Its like if a dish is being made somewhere in the world it is also being made in London. The swankiest michelin star restaurants, the delicious street food in the many food markets, the experimental food in quirky cafes or the classic afternoon tea (my fav) and not to forget some great traditional British food as well, after indian food, i can live on fish and chips.
- You are right in the centre of the world- London literally divides the world into east and west. Takes about 7-8 hours to reach New Delhi and the same amount of time to reach New York. Just so much easier and quicker to go anywhere from London. Be it trips to any of the pretty places in europe or a day trip to the english countryside or a different continent there are great connections and multiple ways to reach anywhere and everywhere from London.
- The architecture and the parks- Ok cities in the world have one or two beautiful historic and architectural buildings and they boast about it. And our London is filled till the brink with old architecture. No matter what part you go you have history and architecture for company. Its an enormous feeling. And what should i say about the parks, another one unmatched. Huge green spaces in the middle of the city. For e.g You walk 15 mins from one of the busiest streets in the world, the bond street, and you are in Hyde park and you just see greenery till the end of your sight. You go to hampstead heath and you feel like you are in the countryside. No exaggeration.
- The kickass public transport- Most of London does not own a car because it is one city with excellent public transport. All parts are well connected and the services run from early morning till late. I have hardly ever waited more than 5 mins for the next tube so you can actually depend on the tube for your life. Only helps that one can pay using contact less debit/credit card and of course oyster cards. From a tourists point of view the ticket machines are right at the stations and very easy to use. Not to forget the iconic red bus and the black cabs. The black cab guys are like moving london encyclopedia. Know it like the back of their hand. Very good to talk to as well, nice and chatty. A little furious with Uber, lol!
- Its always free to visit a museum- so you don’t have to rush to do it all in one visit. Museums are sources of knowledge for the people and hence they are free, the city maintains. Its actually so good, you are free to go as many times as you want and for as much time as you want. So for e.g i am in central London, i can just walk into V&A for 30 mins to absorb, will not really be the case if i have to pay.
- Made for the pedestrians- I love to walk and the city is made for it.
- London does not judge you- the freedom to be who you are without anyones influence and interference. Be it fashion or sexual orientation or religion or anything you can just be!
- Afternoon tea - Well i love my tea and the whole tea culture. If i have to choose, tea will be my favourite meal, if i may call, of the day. London does it best, should not be even said.
- Things like this in no order
- Walks over the thames and along the southbank, even better at night.
- the most famous royal family of the world lives here.
- you love music you get it here- the rolling stones, the beatles, to the present generation adele, coldplay and one direction that have and are shaping the international music scene. That said you have great music scene always and you might just get lucky and even get to attend a music concert for free.
- street food in the park.
- distinct neighbourhoods, compare shoreditch with chelsea or hackney wick with notting hill.
- sports and games - home to the biggest football clubs in the world, cricket- the lords, rugby, you can take a dip in the swimming pool used by michael phelps in the 2012 olympics, and my favourite the wimbeldon-i find it charming.
- It is possible to experience centuries old traditions. e.g The ceremony of keys at Tower London taking place since the 14th century.
- Some fab street art.
- Bar and pubs galore.
- It looks beautiful even when its rainy and grey.
- Its vast and full of surprises you can spend your lifetime and still not see it all.
- There is always a plan, so you do not run out of things to do.
- Sitting on a bench in a sunny regents park doing nothing and still not bored.
- Harry porter and Sherlock Holmes become more real.
- Kew gardens is a flower lover paradise.
- Very pet friendly.
- Its a champion at street style.
- the notting hill carnival.
- this list is endless and i will keep on adding to it.
I was flying to London from Athens on June 7th. We reached heathrow and after a few mins the captain announced to disembark. 2 mins later another announcement ‘everyone just sit wherever you can find a seat, we need to get a few security checks done’ ok everyone is a bit confused, people sit wherever they can and after a minute 2 huge policemen wearing bomb diffusers and stuff enter the flight, people in shock, i am scared as hell as they walk past me, they go straight to this guy sitting in one of the back seats and take him out of the flight. After they leave all passengers are relieved and thank god the flight dint blow away or something. The guy they took had infact checked in just before me, the security person at the boarding gate in Athens asked him for visa and he showed some card, then he asked him what does he do? replied i am a driver followed by some weird reaction to which the security person responded by asking what driver, Formula 1 and he said yes. I still wonder was the guy really something or was he just arrested for being weird. This was my first experience with anything close to terror and had put me in not such a good mood. Anyways I get out of the airport and reach Mayfair, there is a demonstration people shouting ‘ I am a threat.’ It was the day before the elections and the city was feeling a little heavy, me and my brother decided to call delivery and stay in. I was still a little out of sorts but the next day, the election day, i decided to walk on the streets before catching train to my sisters. With every step i am feeling better, London is coming back, my London mood is back. So it is really such a city, so resilient, puts you back on track in no time.
As you guys know i love to travel, while visiting new places and absorbing them gives me a high being in London gives me comfort. I very well remember and some of you might find it strange, even on my first flight to the city as a tourist i had the feeling that i was going home. London matches my frequency and captures my imagination and nothing more needs to be said.
Do you love London? Please share your experience.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
London ah London the uber multicultural and forever busy capital known for its tall victorian houses and grand boulevards has so many surprises. Streets where you step foot and wonder is this really London? I am talking about the charming mews of London. If you haven’t walked around to explore in the great city you probably don’t even know what they are and where do they exist. The charming cobbled mews streets are tucked behind the victorian houses, originally constructed as service lanes providing back entrance to the mansions and stables for horses, today the mews have transformed into some of the most sought after properties in London. Quaint and charactery, very rightly many famous people have chosen to live in the mews. Also seen in tv shows and movies representing London and Victorian times. Painted in pastels and framed by lush creepers and pot plants you really have to wander around and when you do be ready to be transported to another time and place.
London has many charming mews scattered and this sunday me with my girlfriends went wandering around 10 in west London. While i would say all had their unique characters but 6 stole my instagram heart and they totally deserve to be on the list of the cutest streets of London.
- Albion mews - Lush green, we entered and were instantly transported to somewhere in the amazon. Nearest tube- marble arch.
2. Bathurst mews- Extremely pretty cobbled mews, also famous for the last two riding schools in central London. Nearest tube- Edgware Road.
3. Conduit mews- The prettiest pink and blue house together. Nearest tube- Queensway
4. Kynance mews- The iconic Kynance arch best photographed in spring with the wisteria and in autumn with the red leaves. Nearest tube- Gloucester Road.
5. St lukes mews- Where the movie ‘love actually’ was shot. Keira knightley’s house as shown in the movie is just as pretty in real life. Nearest tube- Westbourne park.
6. Holland park mews- Staircases leading to the second floor making it unique and very photo worthy. Nearest tube- Holland park.
Even though i have mentioned different tube stations its really possible to do all the 6 on foot in about 2-3 hours, pretty close to each other. So do wander around and make your own discoveries around the mews and be charmed.
Suggested read- Reasons to love London
Any travel plans to the big city london? Have you wandered in the mews, which one is your fav? As always i hope this post is helpful, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
The mews: the cutest streets in London
London ah London the uber multicultural and forever busy capital known for its tall victorian houses and grand boulevards has so many surprises. Streets where you step foot and wonder is this really London? I am talking about the charming mews of London. If you haven’t walked around to explore in the great city you probably don’t even know what they are and where do they exist. The charming cobbled mews streets are tucked behind the victorian houses, originally constructed as service lanes providing back entrance to the mansions and stables for horses, today the mews have transformed into some of the most sought after properties in London. Quaint and charactery, very rightly many famous people have chosen to live in the mews. Also seen in tv shows and movies representing London and Victorian times. Painted in pastels and framed by lush creepers and pot plants you really have to wander around and when you do be ready to be transported to another time and place.
London has many charming mews scattered and this sunday me with my girlfriends went wandering around 10 in west London. While i would say all had their unique characters but 6 stole my instagram heart and they totally deserve to be on the list of the cutest streets of London.
- Albion mews - Lush green, we entered and were instantly transported to somewhere in the amazon. Nearest tube- marble arch.
2. Bathurst mews- Extremely pretty cobbled mews, also famous for the last two riding schools in central London. Nearest tube- Edgware Road.
3. Conduit mews- The prettiest pink and blue house together. Nearest tube- Queensway
4. Kynance mews- The iconic Kynance arch best photographed in spring with the wisteria and in autumn with the red leaves. Nearest tube- Gloucester Road.
5. St lukes mews- Where the movie ‘love actually’ was shot. Keira knightley’s house as shown in the movie is just as pretty in real life. Nearest tube- Westbourne park.
6. Holland park mews- Staircases leading to the second floor making it unique and very photo worthy. Nearest tube- Holland park.
Even though i have mentioned different tube stations its really possible to do all the 6 on foot in about 2-3 hours, pretty close to each other. So do wander around and make your own discoveries around the mews and be charmed.
Suggested read- Reasons to love London
Any travel plans to the big city london? Have you wandered in the mews, which one is your fav? As always i hope this post is helpful, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Hey everyone
It was Day 2 of london fashion week, no the sun dint come out in the morning but it wasn’t that bad. I was totally feeling a more polished and edgy but still effortless look.
As you know my style is very relaxed and fashion week or any day is basically that but for fashion week i love to combine statement, eye catching pieces yet keeping the look effortless and easy, a sure shot way to do that as i also mentioned in this post is to go for monochrome. And that is exactly what i did styled this stunning blue Statement jacket from my favourite brand East with other blue pieces and topped with gold booties.
This jacket is really a standout one and being blue its really not difficult to style!
The gold booties added a lot of polish to the look.
What i wore- Jacket- East, Jeans- ASOS, Boots- River island, Bag- VVA, Fur collar- ASOS, Socks- Happy socks
Guys the jacket might not look warm but it is quite cosy and with the fur collar on top i was very cosy. The print and design are very Indian and mixing up with the booties, fur and step hem denim made for a very interesting and chic look. I am thinking it will be very handy during spring!! It did get me many compliments, people asked to take pictures so yes i was very happy with the look.
I was only able to attend on day 1 and 2. DAY 2 just the first half as my grand mom passed away and i had to urgently come to India, yes thats life!!!!! The most unexpected and unreal but it is what it is!!!!
Hope you liked the look, thank you for stopping by, see you in my next one.
Love
Chichi
LFW day 2 outfit, statement outerwear
Hey everyone
It was Day 2 of london fashion week, no the sun dint come out in the morning but it wasn’t that bad. I was totally feeling a more polished and edgy but still effortless look.
As you know my style is very relaxed and fashion week or any day is basically that but for fashion week i love to combine statement, eye catching pieces yet keeping the look effortless and easy, a sure shot way to do that as i also mentioned in this post is to go for monochrome. And that is exactly what i did styled this stunning blue Statement jacket from my favourite brand East with other blue pieces and topped with gold booties.
This jacket is really a standout one and being blue its really not difficult to style!
The gold booties added a lot of polish to the look.
What i wore- Jacket- East, Jeans- ASOS, Boots- River island, Bag- VVA, Fur collar- ASOS, Socks- Happy socks
Guys the jacket might not look warm but it is quite cosy and with the fur collar on top i was very cosy. The print and design are very Indian and mixing up with the booties, fur and step hem denim made for a very interesting and chic look. I am thinking it will be very handy during spring!! It did get me many compliments, people asked to take pictures so yes i was very happy with the look.
I was only able to attend on day 1 and 2. DAY 2 just the first half as my grand mom passed away and i had to urgently come to India, yes thats life!!!!! The most unexpected and unreal but it is what it is!!!!
Hope you liked the look, thank you for stopping by, see you in my next one.
Love
Chichi
Hey everyone
I woke up on day 1 and as i was catching up on my social media the sun came out and i couldn't have been happier, Lfw literally couldn't have started on a better day, the weather was a dream. Now like a greedy person i wish it lasts throughout the event. Ok now to the outfit, i just kept it relaxed, a mix of different elements, totally my style, wearing my favourite pieces and a show stopping piece aka my fur handbag.
Adding feminine touches to my wide leg trousers as mentioned in the fashion week prep post with the ruffled blouse and earrings and relaxing it with the white slip on shoes. Matching the pinstripe trouser with the pinstripe blazer brought the look together. The talk of the look was my hand warmer fur bag from my favourite brand VVA. Its very spacious, could fit in all my essentials, phone, power bank, wallet, tickets, LFW pass, lip balm, lipstick, business card, phewwwww and still had space left!!
It also has the added feature to slide your hand inside incase of cold. Really a marvel!!!
What i wore- Bag- VVA, Trousers- ASOS, blouse- Boohoo, Blazer- River Island, Earrings- similar
Scrunched up the sleeves of the blazer to expose the ruffles on the blouse for the perfect street style look.
Everything i am wearing is available so you can click on and shop!!!!
Tell me what you think of the look! See you in my next one.
Love
Chichi
London Fashion Week aw 17 Day 1 outfit, statement bag
Hey everyone
I woke up on day 1 and as i was catching up on my social media the sun came out and i couldn't have been happier, Lfw literally couldn't have started on a better day, the weather was a dream. Now like a greedy person i wish it lasts throughout the event. Ok now to the outfit, i just kept it relaxed, a mix of different elements, totally my style, wearing my favourite pieces and a show stopping piece aka my fur handbag.
Adding feminine touches to my wide leg trousers as mentioned in the fashion week prep post with the ruffled blouse and earrings and relaxing it with the white slip on shoes. Matching the pinstripe trouser with the pinstripe blazer brought the look together. The talk of the look was my hand warmer fur bag from my favourite brand VVA. Its very spacious, could fit in all my essentials, phone, power bank, wallet, tickets, LFW pass, lip balm, lipstick, business card, phewwwww and still had space left!!
It also has the added feature to slide your hand inside incase of cold. Really a marvel!!!
What i wore- Bag- VVA, Trousers- ASOS, blouse- Boohoo, Blazer- River Island, Earrings- similar
Scrunched up the sleeves of the blazer to expose the ruffles on the blouse for the perfect street style look.
Everything i am wearing is available so you can click on and shop!!!!
Tell me what you think of the look! See you in my next one.
Love
Chichi
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