MUSIC · Adele Live 2016

[Taken by me on Samsung Galaxy S5]

On the 22nd I was lucky enough to see Adele performing live at The O2 Arena in London, although I was hoping that I would secure a ticket for the 18th so that I could see her on my birthday! A fortnight before the show I received my tickets (First photo), unlike most gig tickets these were parcelled up nicely in a Adele logo sleeve and another sleeve welcoming me to the show which really added to the whole experience. Much nicer to receive than a letter containing only the tickets. The show opened with 'Hello', as you were probably more than aware if you follow the London Local Snapchat story at all. Even though I had seen all those snaps, it wasn't any less spine tingling. The echoing 'hello' with the piano intro along with Adele rising onto the B stage made me overcome with emotions, in fact I nearly cried as she came into view. Inbetween songs Adele was very interactive with the crowd, more so than any artist or band I've seen before. As fun as it was for those with close-up seats I think us on the top tier felt a bit jealous.

HAUL · UNIQLO flagship re-opening

 

Second photo

 Socks (Rib) in Olive and Black by UNIQLO

Pop, Pretty Sleeveless Graphic T-Shirt by UNIQLO UT x Sophie Henson

Third photo

Bra Dress in Green by UNIQLO x Liberty London

Short Sleeve Graphic Tunic by UNIQLO x Liberty London

Cotton Oversized High Neck Sweater in Navy by UNIQLO 

[Taken by me on Samsung Galaxy S5]

Today I woke up much earlier than I usually do to head to the re-opening of the revamped UNIQLO UK flagship store on Oxford Street. As one of the first people in the queue UNIQLO staff handed out coffee (not so great) and croissants (super great) to us whilst we waited, once the doors opened we were greeted with a goody bag (second photo) with a free UT Sophie Henson top, two pairs of socks and a bottle of water. We then headed to the rooftop (bottom photo) of the store, or "utopia" as they called it, where could enter codes to win prizes. Unfortunately I didn't get one of the higher prizes but still appreciated the £10 off a £50 spend voucher. The majority of things I picked up instore happened to be from their new Liberty London collaboration but I also tried on some items from the Lemaire collection too, which I might go back to or wait until they are on sale.

BOROUGHING · Dulwich

[Taken by me on Samsung Galaxy S5]

Although I have lived near Dulwich for the entirety of my university life, it wasn't until the other week I thought that maybe I should go and explore there. On the first trip (The first two photos) I went to East Dulwich's Lordship Lane, there I got some late breakfast from Brick House Bread and perused around the independent shops. I've been following Brick House on Instagram for a while and have bought bread from their Herne Hill Market stall several times, so I knew I had to visit whilst I was nearby. I treated myself to a flat white and a 'Morning Bun', a doughnut-like pastry with some zesty sugar on top, I can't wait to have another one! Luckily they also had some samples of their chocolate sourdough bread out, which I always wanted to try but was scared to commit to a loaf, also very tasty. A fortnight or so after I walked to Dulwich Village (The bottom three photos). Dulwich Village lives up to its name with its beautiful and charming buildings and cute white fences. Whilst here I went around the Dulwich Picture Gallery, which boasts a collection of paintings by impressive names as well as a mausoleum (Bottom photo). Luckily for me entry to the gallery is free for students! 

HAUL · Almost oversize

Dry Sweat Short Sleeve Dress by UNIQLO

Pile Lined Sweat Long Sleeve Pullover by UNIQLO

Custom Fit T-Shirt by POLO Ralph Lauren

[Taken by me on Canon EOS 600D]

Recently I've wanted to get some oversized jumpers, although that look will not be flattering at all on my body I wanted to give it a try. On my last shopping trip I tried to find some oversize items but couldn't really find any suitable ones, in fact the nearest I got to was the one on the left hand side of the image and that is technically a dress. I am going to layer it over some jeans and maybe play with some brighter long sleeve shirts underneath it or possibly over another long sleeve jumper with a different texture. Most of the jumpers I have are woollen but with the ~dress~ and the jumper in the middle I am going to start moving away from wool. The grey jumper is going to look great to incorporate into a more sports luxe look and being pile lined is still going to be warm and cosy like my other jumpers, which also all seem to be from UNIQLO too now that I think of it. Finally I got this t-shirt in the Salvation Army shop just off Oxford Street, which I first visited as rumour has being round the corner from the Vogue offices it is wear employees drop off their unwanted clothes. As this t-shirt is a men's XXL it is another oversize item to add to my wardrobe.

BOROUGHING · Chelsea

[Taken by me on Samsung Galaxy S5]

Walking through the back streets of Chelsea, the top two photos shown were taken in and around the beautiful Lennox Gardens. Picked up along the journey were the latest issue of ArtReview magazine and cute little jug from Habitat. No trip to Chelsea is made until you stroll down the King's Road and visit the Saatchi Gallery, the two bottom photographs show details of Maha Mullah's installation and one of Julia Dault's sculptures in the Champagne Life show.