Winnie-the-Pooh is one of my all time favourite childhood characters and I don't think I've met a person who doesn't like this tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff 😀 The Victoria & Albert Museum has put together an exhibition where you can learn about the creative partnership of A.A. Milne, the author, and E.H. Shepard,… Continue reading Winnie the Pooh – Exploring a Classic
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Opera: Passion, Power and Politics
Hello everyone, I hope you are all having an excellent start to February 2018 - where does the time go?! Sorry for the really late post - i wrote this weeks ago but only just got around to posting! One of my New Year's resolutions this year has been to go to more exhibitions and… Continue reading Opera: Passion, Power and Politics
Audrey Hepburn at Christie’s
Audrey Hepburn is one of my favourite actresses not just for the joy that her movies usually bring but also for her style - she was a fashion icon and the epitome of sophisticated elegance. In September, the auction house Christie’s held a sale of Audrey Hepburn's personal belongings. Auctions can be a really great… Continue reading Audrey Hepburn at Christie’s
Walala x Play and Taiyaki – worth it or not?
WALALA X PLAY, an art installation by renowned digital print designer Camille Walala, is a bold and colourful experience, based in NOW Gallery in North Greenwich. A maze with reflective mirrors and abstract, patterned walls and floors, you won't be lacking for an interesting backdrop for a selfie or two! This 3D art installation also… Continue reading Walala x Play and Taiyaki – worth it or not?
Fashion inspiration – Balenciaga
'Haute couture is like an orchestra whose conductor is Balenciaga.’ Dior Last weekend, I visited the 'Balenciaga - Shaping Fashion' exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The exhibition looks at the work of the Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga, focusing on his forward looking designs and his influence on modern fashion. From introducing the baby-doll… Continue reading Fashion inspiration – Balenciaga
Selfie Love
I'm not a selfie lover, mainly because I'm awful at taking them but, no matter what your opinions are, there's pretty much no getting away from selfies! An instantaneous form of "self-portraiture", selfies are now "an integral part of image-making in the twenty-first century". Selfies are art. Really, I hear you say? Don't worry, that's… Continue reading Selfie Love
Ultimate Guide to Notting Hill
Sunny days are always the best days to visit Notting Hill. That's when all the colourful, small houses brighten up, adding to the villagey vibe of the area. With its many cafes, restaurants and shops, it really is the perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon. Despite it now having a reputation for being a… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Notting Hill
Magical Lantern Festival
This weekend, we headed to the Magical Lantern Festival in Chiswick. It was also Chinese New Year so perfect timing! For those of your wondering, the Magical Lantern Festival showcases a collection of illuminated, colourful outdoor lanterns in literally all shapes and sizes. This year’s theme is: ‘Explore The Silk Road', with lanterns representing the significance of… Continue reading Magical Lantern Festival
Yayoi Kusama at Victoria MiroÂ
London always has cool, eclectic exhibitions going on all the time. You know those types of events where you have to queue for a ridiculously long time and you see the Instagram photos flooding in? Well look no further because Yayoi Kusama's exhibition at the Victoria Miro is exactly that! With beautifully interpreted sculptures (I loved… Continue reading Yayoi Kusama at Victoria MiroÂ
Zohra's Rose: Lifestyle & Travel 