Speira greek for spiral, the symbol of life that is
present all around us in nature, on our fingertips, our galaxy is spiral even
DNA our basic composition is spiral. Transcending time, it is the inspiration
to the designers of SPEIRA, a new online jewellery shop where heritage meets
minimal. I had a browse through the collection and was smitten by how modern
yet heritage the pieces are. The balance i always look for and gravitate
towards in jewellery, making them wearable time after time and also passed on
to the future generation.
Most pieces are made from 925 silver and gold plated
while others are made with gold and precious / semi precious metals and stones.
There is something for everyone in terms of the price range and i do think it’s
worth it. You get what you spend for. As you guys know i am a fan of earrings
and i am absolutely in love with the collection at Speira. From day to day
pieces to statement ones to those special occasion ones they have it all
covered. Can’t wait to actually lay my hands on this and this soon. Also a fan
of this ring and this necklace.
Dessert allure earrings by Samoli
Juno ring by Huffy
Triangle earring by Valli Kontidis
Pendant necklace by Mari Samoli
Found the site easy to use and love how it suggests
different alternatives from trending to a lower price item when you check out a
piece.
You can also use the code the style tune for a 20% discount on Speira.
Hope this post introduced you to a jewellery brand you will love and enjoy, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Speira jewellery - minimal meets heritage
Speira greek for spiral, the symbol of life that is
present all around us in nature, on our fingertips, our galaxy is spiral even
DNA our basic composition is spiral. Transcending time, it is the inspiration
to the designers of SPEIRA, a new online jewellery shop where heritage meets
minimal. I had a browse through the collection and was smitten by how modern
yet heritage the pieces are. The balance i always look for and gravitate
towards in jewellery, making them wearable time after time and also passed on
to the future generation.
Most pieces are made from 925 silver and gold plated
while others are made with gold and precious / semi precious metals and stones.
There is something for everyone in terms of the price range and i do think it’s
worth it. You get what you spend for. As you guys know i am a fan of earrings
and i am absolutely in love with the collection at Speira. From day to day
pieces to statement ones to those special occasion ones they have it all
covered. Can’t wait to actually lay my hands on this and this soon. Also a fan
of this ring and this necklace.
Dessert allure earrings by Samoli
Juno ring by Huffy
Triangle earring by Valli Kontidis
Pendant necklace by Mari Samoli
Found the site easy to use and love how it suggests
different alternatives from trending to a lower price item when you check out a
piece.
You can also use the code the style tune for a 20% discount on Speira.
Hope this post introduced you to a jewellery brand you will love and enjoy, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
London is full of pretty places, maybe should not be even said, it is definitely the most instagram worthy city in the world. So much character, parts so distinct of each other all rocking their own vibe. New and better dazzle being added on the daily so writing an instagram guide for the city is a herculean task or should i say an unjustifiable task. Hence i call this post A girls London Instagram guide. Girls who love to chat with their girlfriends sitting in pretty places sipping tea and eating avocado toast and the likes. I will write less because Instagram is pictures so let these pictures do the talking.
1. Aubaine Selfridges - Wisteria season in London is short and sweet but Aubaine has them laden all year round. Breakfast is the best time and you can dot so at leisure. What to order - Avocado breakfast with tea and juice. Tip to get the best shots as told by the staff, the cafe opens at 9.30 but if you reach by 9 they let you in to take pictures. Nearest tube station - Bond street
2. Peggy Porschen cakes - All seasons are done justice at peggy. But spring is got to be my favourite. Flowers and pink can’t get any better. What to order- Your choice of cupcake with a pot of tea or juice. Tip to get the best pictures at peggy porschen cakes- I haven’t waited much anytime but a good tip will be to reach off time when people wouldn’t really go for cake and tea. Around 10 or 6. People know others are waiting so they order, take pictures, eat + enjoy and leave. Nearest tube station - Victoria
3. Farm girl cafe - Has the most famous pink table in London. The table in the open at the corner is what you have to get. Well I have got it every time without wait. And the only tip is to go a little early say around 11.30 for lunch or 8.15 for breakfast. If you can’t go early best don’t go. On my last visit there was a cue within 15 mins and i also spotted a couple of famous bloggers waiting, lol!!!! What to order - Avocado toast, rose latte, acai bowl. Nearest tube station - Notting hill gate
4. Spring restaurant - This one is a more formal sit down out of the lot. But very pretty and well done. The pink sofa makes the prettiest picture, couldn’t resist lounging on it. You can take your time here, i wouldn’t mind hours by the window. The food also comes super fast. What to order - Lemon cod + fresh juice but the menu keeps changing. Tip to get the best picture - You can book in advance and reach early. Nearest tube station - Holborn
5. Elan cafe - The latest pretty place entrant in the market where i have yet to go. But i know i will love and can't wait.
Those are some of the prettiest and my favourite places to take instagram photos in London. 3 are also spotted in the Christmas time in London Vlog. Hope this post is helpful in planning out your London itinerary, also please share any of your favourites.
Suggested post - The cutest streets in London
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Chichi
A girls London Instagram guide
London is full of pretty places, maybe should not be even said, it is definitely the most instagram worthy city in the world. So much character, parts so distinct of each other all rocking their own vibe. New and better dazzle being added on the daily so writing an instagram guide for the city is a herculean task or should i say an unjustifiable task. Hence i call this post A girls London Instagram guide. Girls who love to chat with their girlfriends sitting in pretty places sipping tea and eating avocado toast and the likes. I will write less because Instagram is pictures so let these pictures do the talking.
1. Aubaine Selfridges - Wisteria season in London is short and sweet but Aubaine has them laden all year round. Breakfast is the best time and you can dot so at leisure. What to order - Avocado breakfast with tea and juice. Tip to get the best shots as told by the staff, the cafe opens at 9.30 but if you reach by 9 they let you in to take pictures. Nearest tube station - Bond street
2. Peggy Porschen cakes - All seasons are done justice at peggy. But spring is got to be my favourite. Flowers and pink can’t get any better. What to order- Your choice of cupcake with a pot of tea or juice. Tip to get the best pictures at peggy porschen cakes- I haven’t waited much anytime but a good tip will be to reach off time when people wouldn’t really go for cake and tea. Around 10 or 6. People know others are waiting so they order, take pictures, eat + enjoy and leave. Nearest tube station - Victoria
3. Farm girl cafe - Has the most famous pink table in London. The table in the open at the corner is what you have to get. Well I have got it every time without wait. And the only tip is to go a little early say around 11.30 for lunch or 8.15 for breakfast. If you can’t go early best don’t go. On my last visit there was a cue within 15 mins and i also spotted a couple of famous bloggers waiting, lol!!!! What to order - Avocado toast, rose latte, acai bowl. Nearest tube station - Notting hill gate
4. Spring restaurant - This one is a more formal sit down out of the lot. But very pretty and well done. The pink sofa makes the prettiest picture, couldn’t resist lounging on it. You can take your time here, i wouldn’t mind hours by the window. The food also comes super fast. What to order - Lemon cod + fresh juice but the menu keeps changing. Tip to get the best picture - You can book in advance and reach early. Nearest tube station - Holborn
5. Elan cafe - The latest pretty place entrant in the market where i have yet to go. But i know i will love and can't wait.
Those are some of the prettiest and my favourite places to take instagram photos in London. 3 are also spotted in the Christmas time in London Vlog. Hope this post is helpful in planning out your London itinerary, also please share any of your favourites.
Suggested post - The cutest streets in London
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Some days back i had a severe throat infection, my voice had completely changed, mornings were bad with a truck load of cough i had to spit out. Not one of those people who get bad throat and infections often not even once some years so i was clueless. I don’t reach out for medicines often so was following my home remedy but to my despair this one was not getting better. One of the nights i was just unable to get a grip on the cough, sleeping was not even a possibility super flustered i put up my cough situation on instagram stories asking my followers, you guys, for their home remedies. Omg within a few minutes all the lovely people started responding. I got up from my bed headed to the kitchen and made myself the easiest of the first few responses a methi chai. Fenugreek leaves boiled in water and drank a full cup. It stopped my coughing immediately so first i could sleep and second the next morning the cough that came out was substantially less. Even though i have thanked everyone on my instastories heres me thanking again, your mothers grand mothers rock, like literally!! And today i am sharing 10 remedies that were sent to me because lists are always a good idea.
- Boil fenugreek leaves in water and sip on twice a day.
- Toast turmeric, mix it with honey and have a spoonful.
- Honey + ginger blend.
- Boil cumin seeds (jeera) and ginger in water and drink it.
- Saute some salt on a used iron pan ( tava for chapatis) take care to not burn it, now add some water and drink the mixture. it will be very salty but all the cough will come out.
- Eat grapes and don’t drink water after it.
- Drink 1/4 cup mint juice mixed with 1/4 cup warm water thrice a day.
- Holy basil juice.
- Linden tea.
- Boil black pepper in water add some jaggery and drink it.
I hope this list helps you to fight your cough and bad throat. Home remedies are the best.
Suggested post - How to keep warm at home
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Home remedies to get rid of cough in no time
Some days back i had a severe throat infection, my voice had completely changed, mornings were bad with a truck load of cough i had to spit out. Not one of those people who get bad throat and infections often not even once some years so i was clueless. I don’t reach out for medicines often so was following my home remedy but to my despair this one was not getting better. One of the nights i was just unable to get a grip on the cough, sleeping was not even a possibility super flustered i put up my cough situation on instagram stories asking my followers, you guys, for their home remedies. Omg within a few minutes all the lovely people started responding. I got up from my bed headed to the kitchen and made myself the easiest of the first few responses a methi chai. Fenugreek leaves boiled in water and drank a full cup. It stopped my coughing immediately so first i could sleep and second the next morning the cough that came out was substantially less. Even though i have thanked everyone on my instastories heres me thanking again, your mothers grand mothers rock, like literally!! And today i am sharing 10 remedies that were sent to me because lists are always a good idea.
- Boil fenugreek leaves in water and sip on twice a day.
- Toast turmeric, mix it with honey and have a spoonful.
- Honey + ginger blend.
- Boil cumin seeds (jeera) and ginger in water and drink it.
- Saute some salt on a used iron pan ( tava for chapatis) take care to not burn it, now add some water and drink the mixture. it will be very salty but all the cough will come out.
- Eat grapes and don’t drink water after it.
- Drink 1/4 cup mint juice mixed with 1/4 cup warm water thrice a day.
- Holy basil juice.
- Linden tea.
- Boil black pepper in water add some jaggery and drink it.
I hope this list helps you to fight your cough and bad throat. Home remedies are the best.
Suggested post - How to keep warm at home
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Love
Chichi
Today we are going to make a serious case for why metallic shoes? In all honesty they deserve it every bit. Metallic shoes are the easiest way to add shine, style and interest to the plainest of outfits. A basic tee and jeans outfit becomes a show stopper with them on. Also the easiest way to add polish to a look, take this one for example. Its quite fun to my taste but the metallic shoes give it the polished formalish touch. They add intrigue. That hot party dress looks even killer with strappy metallic heels. They add fun too. Office clothes a bit playful with metallic pumps. So on and so forth. My life and style is all about ease, balance and simplicity you know min effort, maximum points. I love to make cool a bit hot and hot a bit cool and in those schemes the metallic shoes fit in like a glove.
I wore the gold metallics non stop last year which you loved so this year decided on getting this silver pair from river island. Super comfy and the same brownie points. Going by the trend i will get copper next year!!
If you saw my instagram stories from this day you will remember i called this outfit my fashion week look also in the vlog. There are many elements and a lot of fun cool going, totally made for fashion week. But i was going to be spending my day in Shoredtitch with the cool quirky vibe so it felt just right.
What i wore - Faux fur- Light in the box, Denim- Zara, Knit- NAKD, Shoes- River Island
Do you love metallic shoes. I hope i gave you some good reasons to try them!
Suggested - How to make a chic statement in winter outfits
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Chichi
Why you need Metallic shoes in your life
Today we are going to make a serious case for why metallic shoes? In all honesty they deserve it every bit. Metallic shoes are the easiest way to add shine, style and interest to the plainest of outfits. A basic tee and jeans outfit becomes a show stopper with them on. Also the easiest way to add polish to a look, take this one for example. Its quite fun to my taste but the metallic shoes give it the polished formalish touch. They add intrigue. That hot party dress looks even killer with strappy metallic heels. They add fun too. Office clothes a bit playful with metallic pumps. So on and so forth. My life and style is all about ease, balance and simplicity you know min effort, maximum points. I love to make cool a bit hot and hot a bit cool and in those schemes the metallic shoes fit in like a glove.
I wore the gold metallics non stop last year which you loved so this year decided on getting this silver pair from river island. Super comfy and the same brownie points. Going by the trend i will get copper next year!!
If you saw my instagram stories from this day you will remember i called this outfit my fashion week look also in the vlog. There are many elements and a lot of fun cool going, totally made for fashion week. But i was going to be spending my day in Shoredtitch with the cool quirky vibe so it felt just right.
What i wore - Faux fur- Light in the box, Denim- Zara, Knit- NAKD, Shoes- River Island
Do you love metallic shoes. I hope i gave you some good reasons to try them!
Suggested - How to make a chic statement in winter outfits
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
What is the deal with sunglasses like seriously. People now wear them day in and day out. Recently Vaibhav was reading newspaper with sunglasses on, dark dark one, dad came and asked do they have power!!!! Literally, dude has his sunnies on like every minute of his awake time. I have to tell him to take his sunglasses off so i can see his eyes. What do you say to that? This post is his account of why he chooses to have them on all the fffffffffff time.
- They are liberating, heres why? They are a non permanent and easy way to look cool and uncool. Put them on you become cool and if you want to go back to your natural state of uncool, just take them off, ability to switch in a second, power!!! You are saying you are naturally uncool, lol!
- They give you choice- With sunglasses on, though you see the world it is completely your choice whether you want to engage with it or no.
- Sunglasses are a shield to your red hungover eyes.
- With sunglasses on you can stare at anyone without them knowing.
- They do tie a look together.
As for me, i only wear sunnies when it is impossible to see in the blinding sunlight on beach holidays. Wow!!!
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Chichi
What is the deal with sunglasses
What is the deal with sunglasses like seriously. People now wear them day in and day out. Recently Vaibhav was reading newspaper with sunglasses on, dark dark one, dad came and asked do they have power!!!! Literally, dude has his sunnies on like every minute of his awake time. I have to tell him to take his sunglasses off so i can see his eyes. What do you say to that? This post is his account of why he chooses to have them on all the fffffffffff time.
- They are liberating, heres why? They are a non permanent and easy way to look cool and uncool. Put them on you become cool and if you want to go back to your natural state of uncool, just take them off, ability to switch in a second, power!!! You are saying you are naturally uncool, lol!
- They give you choice- With sunglasses on, though you see the world it is completely your choice whether you want to engage with it or no.
- Sunglasses are a shield to your red hungover eyes.
- With sunglasses on you can stare at anyone without them knowing.
- They do tie a look together.
As for me, i only wear sunnies when it is impossible to see in the blinding sunlight on beach holidays. Wow!!!
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
We often say the food in restaurants is not the real Indian food, even if it is or close i am really happy to say that the best Indian food be it London, Delhi or wherever is always in the homes. Food speaks the strength of a culture and in my opinion till the time food at home wins over food outside home culture flourishes. Ok lets not digress and stay on the topic of today. London is lucky to be blessed with good Indian food outside homes and i am going to put down my favourites where i love to go back again and again. Though i do not usually do food posts here but i take food very seriously even more than fashion or travel!!! If you check my stories you know that!! Full of food!!! So this list is legit.
- Raavi Kebab- North Indian Amritsari Lahori. No fancy stuff here but omg the food, the closest as it gets!! Lunch walk in but dinner best reserve. Dish to try- Saag, Chana masala, Haleem, Nihari, Dal tarka, Seekh kebab. Cost of meal for 2 - £25.
- Dum Biryani House - South Indian Hyderabadi. Simple interior with kickass food. Dish to try - Lamb Biryani, Kala Chana masala, Prawn fry, Mutton fry, Hyderabad dal tadka. Cost of meal for 2 - £40.
- Trishna - Coastal cuisine. This is a fancy one but the food has the heart. Reservation must or walk in for luck. Dish to try - Paneer Chetinad, Seafood Pilau, Lamb Nariyal Masala, Veg seekh, Nilgiri Chicken Kurma, Coastal bhindi. Cost of meal for 2 - £100.
- Jamawar - Street food. Love the fancy interior. Food is prime. Reservation must alternatively walk in for luck. Dish to try - Shami kebab, Lamb chops, Macher jhol, Lal maas, Dum nali biryani. Cost of meal for 2 - £100.
- Dishoom - A mix of dishes from all over India. Old bombay Irani cafe interior, love. Brace the que. Dish to try - Keema pav, Awadhi biryani, Bedmi puri, Lamb boti kebab, Masala prawn. Cost of meal for 2 - £50.
As i said i take food very seriously, grab and go or eat whatever, wherever doesn’t work for me so i am always eating at the best places. All the 5 on this list are in and around central London where i usually hangout. Also i take recommendations from friends preferably blogger friends and family before trying out a place, specially Indian because I wouldn't go out and eat Indian if its not up there!!! In the new year I look forward to sharing more such posts with you.
Suggested - Christmas time in London Vlog
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Chichi
Where to eat real Indian food in London
We often say the food in restaurants is not the real Indian food, even if it is or close i am really happy to say that the best Indian food be it London, Delhi or wherever is always in the homes. Food speaks the strength of a culture and in my opinion till the time food at home wins over food outside home culture flourishes. Ok lets not digress and stay on the topic of today. London is lucky to be blessed with good Indian food outside homes and i am going to put down my favourites where i love to go back again and again. Though i do not usually do food posts here but i take food very seriously even more than fashion or travel!!! If you check my stories you know that!! Full of food!!! So this list is legit.
- Raavi Kebab- North Indian Amritsari Lahori. No fancy stuff here but omg the food, the closest as it gets!! Lunch walk in but dinner best reserve. Dish to try- Saag, Chana masala, Haleem, Nihari, Dal tarka, Seekh kebab. Cost of meal for 2 - £25.
- Dum Biryani House - South Indian Hyderabadi. Simple interior with kickass food. Dish to try - Lamb Biryani, Kala Chana masala, Prawn fry, Mutton fry, Hyderabad dal tadka. Cost of meal for 2 - £40.
- Trishna - Coastal cuisine. This is a fancy one but the food has the heart. Reservation must or walk in for luck. Dish to try - Paneer Chetinad, Seafood Pilau, Lamb Nariyal Masala, Veg seekh, Nilgiri Chicken Kurma, Coastal bhindi. Cost of meal for 2 - £100.
- Jamawar - Street food. Love the fancy interior. Food is prime. Reservation must alternatively walk in for luck. Dish to try - Shami kebab, Lamb chops, Macher jhol, Lal maas, Dum nali biryani. Cost of meal for 2 - £100.
- Dishoom - A mix of dishes from all over India. Old bombay Irani cafe interior, love. Brace the que. Dish to try - Keema pav, Awadhi biryani, Bedmi puri, Lamb boti kebab, Masala prawn. Cost of meal for 2 - £50.
As i said i take food very seriously, grab and go or eat whatever, wherever doesn’t work for me so i am always eating at the best places. All the 5 on this list are in and around central London where i usually hangout. Also i take recommendations from friends preferably blogger friends and family before trying out a place, specially Indian because I wouldn't go out and eat Indian if its not up there!!! In the new year I look forward to sharing more such posts with you.
Suggested - Christmas time in London Vlog
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
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