Flowers and Brick

For my 2nd to last Sunday in England my dear friend Ana and I decided to go on an adventure. I'd never been to the Columbia Road Flower Market and as Spring is just around the corner it felt very fitting. We met at Bethnal Green station and made our way over to the market. Good heavens, it was busy! 

 I wanted to take one of each of these tiny cactuses home, but alas they wouldn't fit in my suitcase! I did however buy some lovely purple hyathis flowers, purely for their delicious smell!

Since we were in the area if felt silly not to go to Brick Lane for one last romp! And after Brick Lane it felt even more silly to not visit Spitalfields Market as well! I absolutely love this area of North London on a Sunday. It's so lively and wild. 

Here's something you haven't seen on this blog for ages... outfit photos. There just hasn't seem to be a time or a place as of late to take ootd shots until now.  Finally some photos of my new boots in action. Thanks, Ana!!!

 [ Miss Ana being shy. ]

Coat: Vintage, Dress: Thrifted, Bag: Thrifted, Scarf: Thrifted/H&M, Gloves:Vintage, Boots: Shoe Embassy

I'm sure gonna miss London, but I'm glad I have so many amazing memories captured on (digital) film! 

Thanks for reading! 

Love, 

CP

Speak Easy

Adam as a 1920s German Art Curator.

Happy Birthday Miss Nic baby! 

Here are some ridiculously silly pictures from my dear friend Nic's birthday party! It's a was a 1920's fancy dress at an actual Speak Easy near Earls Court. I had to work that evening so I was only there for a very short period of time, but I had such a hoot.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving Everyone!

Love,
CP

London Fashion Week: Zoe Jordan S/S 2014

During London Fashion week I was lucky enough to attend the Zoe Jordan S/S 2014 Fashion Show. I had such a great time. The energy that morning was absolutely buzzing. With everyone waiting in their seat, snapping furiously, trying to capture the best street styles and making sure they were all ready for the runway.

 I really enjoyed the collection, especially the long white jacket with the black leather collar. It's definitely my favourite piece. The overall feel of the show was very urban. With graffiti print tanks and ombre tie-die dresses, I loved the dynamics of the pastels and bright pops of red. 

My outfit: coat/vintage, jumper/F21, skirt/vintage, briefcase/vintage, lipstick/Mac - Ruby Woo. 

A big thank you to my friend, Larissa.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love,
CP

Birthday with a B: Birthday Blitz

So I pretty much feel like the luckiest girl in the world after this past weekend. I've never been one to go 'all out' with Birthdays, but this year I suppose was the exception. Actually I think it was more so good luck and good timing. Good timing came in the form of the Blitz party. If any of you have read my blog since last year you'll know that I went to the London Blitz Party, the monthly 1940's vintage event this past New Year's Eve and had one of the best nights of my life. So what better way to ring in my Birthday than with some of my best friends in full vintage style. Nothing!

My good friends Nic, Paddy, Remi and I hit the dance floor about nine thirty, right in the middle of the first live set. We literally entered and streamer cannons went off. It was pretty surreal! We danced our little hearts out, bought a Spitfire beer, and kept on boogieing! Nic and Paddy went as Rosie and Dick Riveter. Remi and I were their upper class friends, more specifically Remi was the eldest son of an American Steel family. I went as a bomb girl out for a night on the town. We met, love at first sight.

The night was brilliant! Nic and Paddy also surprised me with an amazing Birthday present and a hilarious card to boot! I'll show you some pictures of them later.

 If anyone is every in London you must try and catch the Blitz party! You must go! 

Thanks for tuning in! 

Love,

CP 

The Blitz Party: Part I - Run for Shelter

 
My outfit.

Happy New Year, everybody! Sorry I have been MIA so far this year, but things have been insanely busy. This year I was fortunate enough to attend the amazing New Year's Eve Blitz Party with my dear friends, Nic and Paddy. I can say with extreme confidence that we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. For me, it was one of the best New Year's to date. With so many themed rooms, this party came with it's own floor plan. This included multiple dance halls, a live music stage, a make-up room, and an outdoor area where we indulged in the most outstanding hotdogs imaginable. 

It took us a while to stumble upon our favourite room (pictured below). There was enough space to dance, the bar wasn't too crowed and everyone was having the best of times.

Our favourite room.

I was so thrilled to finally be going to this event, as they happen in London almost every month. My friend Charmaine told me about The Blitz Party when I will still living in Canada, so I had been looking forward to going for about a year's time. It surpassed my expectations. 

It was like stepping back in time.

 Getting our New Year's Eve countdown drinks!

 Paddy and Nic can boogie woogie. 

The gang.

What's in the box?

Who's that guy?

Beauties.

There were old films everywhere.

It's getting late.

Kindest cloak room ticket ever.

If you're every in London town for one of these parties you must go! 

Thanks for tuning in!

Love,

CP