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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Comfy and Colourful %
When I was in Holland two weeks ago I came across this cute little shop in the suburbs of my hometown called Luna Azul. The lovely owner, Antionette, imports a varied selection of clothes from countries like Italy, France, Spain, Ibiza and Bali. The people in the shop were so nice, they even offered me a cup of tea while I was in the dressing room; now that’s what I call customer service!
While browsing the racks my attention was immediately drawn to a cardigan/vest in my favourite colour….CORAL :) I just couldn’t not buy this gorgeous comfy and colourful long cardigan!
♥ Coral long cardigan/vest from VILA
♥ Dark skinny jeans from River Island (as seen here)
♥ Black leather over the knee high boots (as seen here)
♥ White t-shirt by ZARA
♥ Watch by Michael Kors
You can tie the vest various ways or just have hanging lose, which makes it really versatile.
I just adore the bright colour of this cardi and the stripe detailing gives it that little bit extra!
The cold has finally come to London this week (brrrr) but two weeks ago I was able to wear this cardi, throw on my leather jacket and new RayBan sunnies and I was ready to hit the streets :) xoxo
My tan truth for wintertime…
In the cold winter months I hate looking white and pasty so my secret to getting some ‘sun’ during these months is using a daily gradual tan moisturiser. I have tried a few brands over time with some of my favourites being He-Shi, St Tropez and Garnier Summer Body.
Recently I got introduced to a brand called TanTruth which have a lovely daily Gradual Tan called Secret Sun!
“Secret Sun is a luxurious body moisturiser containing just a hint of their dual tanning agents. Applied daily, it enhances your natural skin colour to leave a gorgeous sun kissed glow that can be achieve all year round. Enriched with Avocado and Shea butter, Secret Sun leaves skin soft, moisturised and hydrated. Excellent for daily use or after a holiday to help prolong your natural tan. Be gorgeous and glow all year round.”
Secret Sun is £5.19 per bottle (250ml) and can be purchased online here
If I compare it to other daily gradual tan moisturisers I have used I found that the colour develops a bit deeper and stronger with Secret Sun but without looking a (dreaded) orange shade. The smell is very light and refreshing (not that horrible biscuity smelt that some fake tans can have!) and it actually is great as a moisturiser leaving your skin soft, hydrated and glowing.
The last few months I have just applied this lotion in the morning after my shower mainly to my chest, neck, arms and legs to give me a nice sun-kissed glow opposed to white vampire skin! Definitely liking this product :)
Do you use a gradual tan moisturiser in winter to get some ‘Secret Sun’; and if so, what products do you recommend? xoxo
Weekend Brunches: The Providores & Tapa Room
As you know I love my brunches and this weekend I found another gem in London that will definitely become a regular I think! Let me introduce you to ‘The Providores & Tapa Room’ in Marylebone :)
‘The Providores’ had been on my list-to-go-to for a while because it’s run by co-owners Peter Gordon and Michael McGrath. Peter Gordon is a well-known New Zealand, but UK based, chef that is known for his electic style of cuisine, called Fusion. Back in NZ I loved his Auckand restaurants Dine & Bellota and in London I am a big fan of his funky fusion restaurant Kopapa in Soho. So it’s fair to say I had pretty high expectations of the Providores. I’d been told by friends to either show up and wait for a table in the Tapa Room downstairs (as it was bound to be busy!) or make a booking for upstairs, which is a slightly more formal setting. In the end I went for a booking upstairs as I was probably going to be hungry and not wanting to wait hehe. Once we received the menu we were spoiled for choice; so many delicious options to choose from! So over a pot of fresh mint tea we pondered….
In the end I chose the Changa Turkish Eggs (£6.50), a bowl of two perfectly poached eggs, silky yoghurt, and hot chilli butter served with slices of granary bread. When it arrived I was definitely not disappointed, how tasty does this look?!!
You might think yoghurt and eggs, what a strange combination but that’s fusion cooking for you and trust me the two flavours (especially with the added chilli butter) complement each other perfectly. This dish was unbelievably incredible!
My friend had the grilled chorizo with sweet potato and miso has, with a soft boiled egg, garlic labne and star anise cashew nut pralin (£9.50) which was also super delicious! Next time I think I might have to try the French toast stuffed with banana and pecans with grilled smoky bacon and vanilla verjus syrup….doesn’t that just sound scrumptious?
The service at the Providores & Tapa room is friendly and efficient and they apparently serve a great cup of coffee, using beans from the Monmouth Coffee company which is well known for their flavoursome blend. Brunch at the Providores is definitely worth every penny because the food is excellent and so unlike what you might cook up at home!
109 Marylebone High Street
W1U 4RX, London
Telephone +44 (0) 20 7935 6175
Telephone +44 (0) 20 7935 6175
And yes it’s that time of the week again!
Happy Hump Day everyone :) xoxo Roz
