The Cineroleum... Pop-up London film experience

Being a huge film fan I am always on the look out for new cinemas/experiences to indulge my love of the silver screen. So I was really excited to hear about The Cineroleum earlier today. Located within a derelict petrol station on Clerkenwell Road, this hand built cinema will be screening a collection of classics including Rebel Without a Cause and Night of the Living Dead from this coming weekend until 12th September. The project aims to highlight the potential use of derelict, urban spaces around the UK in a fun and creative way. Check out their great site for more info...

Image from The Cineroleum website

Paradoxal

I am a sucker for a good nail varnish, so when the new AW10 Chanel colour Paradoxal launched yesterday I hotfooted it straight to Selfridges. When applied, it has a gorgeous grey/violet hue with a subtle sparkly shimmer as the light hits it. Although this isn't limited addition I recommend you buy it quick, as no doubt the first batch will be sold out by the end of the weekend!

Happy Weekend!

As usual the week has flown by with the reward of another glorious weekend ahead! I will be heading to Brighton beach this weekend - I am clinging on to the last of the last days of summer! I will also be checking out these fab courses that the V&A are running from September. Can’t think of a better venue to study the arts, can you? Hope you have a good one!

A happy photo... part of the jewellery collections at the V&A. I love my rings!

Pop up Ping Pong!

I came across this awesome place when walking to the tube yesterday. It's on Marshall street which is just off Carnaby St and is only around for one more week! Ping Pong for free... it doesn't get much better than this! Perfect Friday night fun - plus they serve beer!

Interiors focus - The Swan @ The Globe

The man and me finally got round to going for a meal at the Swan @ the Globe last week and it was AMAZING! So much so that a light lunch turned into the full monty (when the bread is that good it is always a positive sign). I actually had to lay down on a bench to recover afterwards as I had no choice but to over indulge... honestly! Anyway, apart from the food, service, the stunning view (and wonderful company of course), I fell in love with the gorgeous decor. It was a mixture of rustic charm, sumptuous fabrics and ingenious design features. See what you think...

Love these wall lights! They are by Ingo Maurer and are firmly on my wall of want, along with many other of their designs! Mydeco.com (a fab interiors website) tells you where you can buy them...be prepared to fall head over heels.

What a view.

Bring back Sherlock!

I have been loving the new Sherlock Holmes series on BBC1, but just as I was starting to become addicted it was over  - only three episodes long! But fear not, the beeb have confirmed today that a new series is on the cards – yeah! The show was brilliantly updated for the modern age with a dry, witty script, brilliant casting, gorgeous London back drops and oodles of style. Apparently the Belstaff coat that Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) wears throughout the series already has a mile long waiting list.

For those who did not catch the show...tune into iplayer before it is too late (6 days left in counting)… promise it will be worth your while. Check out this trailer for a teaser…

Boris' Bikes

Whether you love him or hate him, you’ve got to give a big thumbs-up to Bozza's new bike scheme. So far reviews from registered members have been pretty positive (casual users will be able to enjoy the ride soon, so keep an eye on the TFL website for user guides). Sure there have been a few niggles but I think this is a grand idea, which will make quick journeys around town a lot more fun. Not sure if I'm brave enough to navigate London traffic just yet but I will definitely be making use of them to zip around the south bank at weekends…will make carrying my veg from borough market all the more easier! Check out the docking stations and start planning some trips thanks to this fab googlemap by Time Out.

Soho Standoff...who will win...new or old??

Old School London - Dinner + Theatre (+ Rain)

It's very easy living in this city to forget the wonderful experiences that are on your doorstop. That's why the man and me decided to take it back to basics this week and have a true London experience - dinner and a play. There are so many fab plays to choose from all year round, but for us it had to be Arthur Miller’s All My Sons at the Apollo theatre (running until Oct 2^nd), with David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker in the starring roles. It was quite simply stunning, totally engrossing and brilliantly acted – Zoe Wanamaker was especially outstanding.

To help digest the powerful play (and a big bowl of pasta) we took the scenic route to Waterloo through Whitehall. Typically the heavens opened, threatening to drown my ‘only worn on special occasions’ vintage Prada's - however being a pro, I had my trusty flats with me. It was also the perfect excuse to jump into St Stephens Tavern, a gorgeous old pub opposite Big Ben, for a sherry to warm the cockles. Oh I love London when it’s grey!

Festival Fun... Vintage at Goodwood

When I first heard about Vintage at Goodwood (13^th-15^th August) earlier this year I remember thinking what a genius idea, this is my kind of festival! Dreamt up by the brilliant Wayne and Geradine Hemingway, the festival celebrates ‘5 decades of British cool’ by combining the best of music, fashion, design, dance, art and film from the 1940s – 1980s. It has a real ‘Best of British’ vibe with a respectful nod to the 1951 Festival of Britain albeit with a contemporary twist. This is a weekend long event in the style of old British camping holidays, where you can just pop along for the day or pitch up for the duration. There are options to suit all budgets from camping to glamping (i would opt for the gypsy caravans myself). Check out their amazing site as there is far too much happening and it would be rude for me to try and summarise. Happy Camping!