April 16, 2012

My Little Shopping Secret

There is one little shop in London town that just makes my heart ache
A tiny, independent boutique in Nottinghill called "The Village Bicycle". 
Every shelf, corner & table top is scattered with goodies, you could spend days just sitting on the floor fiddling with gadgets & playing dress up like kids (there's even a Spiderman chair downstairs!). 
So, instead of mentioning it in passing... I thought I'd take you shopping with me! 
Come on in... 


You're greeted with a huge neon shrine to shoes (which I am more than happy to worship at) and some of the prettiest shop girls I've met.





I was shepherded to the changing room with arm fulls of cotton, chiffon & studs. 
These are some of my favourites. 


This dress almost broke my heart.
It was made of the lightest silk, in the most incredible print & was completely open at the back.
It's from identical twins, Felder & Felder and made me feel like some sort of fairy you'd find at the bottom of the garden.










All over these tribal shorts!
When the weather perks up a bit, they'll be all mine.


Studs, leopard print & Spiderman. 
Honestly, need I say more? 







Go on, let your curiosity get the better of you. 
Pay them a visit. 
They're hidden just around the corner from Westbourne Grove, here
Just don't tell too many people, it can be our little secret. 


Despite falling deeply in love with everything I tried on, I only left with one dress.
I just couldn't bear to leave it behind!


Isn't it hilarious?
It's by We Are Handsome & the 'fur' goes all the way around the back so you look like some sort of woodland creature from behind.
I love him and have decided to call him Barry.
Barry The Bear.
Let's hope he brings me luck!


Ps. Please excuse the photos quality, they're only iPhone snaps.
My pastel green cover is from here.


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64 comments:

  1. Christina Mills10:15

    The look of concentration on your face is HILLARIOUS & barry is such a winner! x

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    1. HA! Tell me about it!
      I struggle so much when I have to take them of myself! xx

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  2. I love Barry The Dress and want one of my own. Thank you for sharing.
    Tracey x

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  3. Anonymous10:24

    I HAVE WANTED THE WEAREHANDSOME GRIZZLY DRESS FOR EVER!!!
    I can't believe you bought it.
    I might cry with jealousy. Have you seen the venice one?

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    1. Do you mean this one?

      Collette1

      If so, I LOVE IT... but I'm not sure that I don't like Paris even more...

      Collette2

      xx

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  4. The House Of Holland bone maxi! this will make it's way to my wardrobe some stage in my life!
    thanks for sharing your little secret, we won't tell ;)
    xo

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    1. Anonymous10:09

      The dress is currently on sale on the HOH website for a bargainous £60!
      Go, go, go....

      Bx

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  5. Anthony10:28

    You are incredibly beautiful. & write interesting posts!

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    1. Anonymous13:33

      This. Times by about 7 billion.

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  6. Bankers I met and liked?!? Haha that's the best diary idea EVER. x

    http://sunshinedays.me

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  7. Great post. Might stop by at this shop next time I'm in London.

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  8. I love everything from the 'We Are Handsome' website, and that Bear dress is amazing!

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  9. Awesome dresses and this looks like an incredible place - unfortunately, but showing me the snake you have put me off going in there - I'm terrified!

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  10. THE QUALITY of A LOT OF PICS is terrible...if you buy a POLAROID????

    jajaja

    is total super CUTe FEAR LONG SHIRT

    THIS
    SHOP
    IS C
    CUTE

    a lot of SKULLS

    You can check my new DIY CUTE HEART in:

    www.laviequo.com

    XOXO from MUNICH

    La Vie Quotidienne

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  11. The black and white dress is faboosh. You might have to go back for that one.

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  12. Anonymous11:14

    Love the dress. Didn't you used to have a boyfriend whos nickname was grizzly?

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    1. You Anons seem to know an awful lot about me...

      *backs away from computer slowly*

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  13. Anonymous11:31

    that first dress is the bees knees, you absolutely must go back and purchase! - Meg

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    1. I would have loved it, but it's £500 so feel I need an excuse... um.. I mean 'event' to wear it to! x

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    2. Anonymous16:40

      Its on sale on the outnet website!!!! Kirst x x

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    3. Anonymous02:32

      hmmmm yes more of an investment haha fingers crossed a suitable invitation arrives before it goes! - Meg

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  14. Anonymous11:56

    Barry makes your boobs look incredible!

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    1. That is because Barry is very, very tight!

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  15. Ohhh I need to visit here next time in London!!
    Fabulous choice of dress.

    xx

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  16. Great post and love Barry! I'm finally getting a chance to head in to London next weekend and was wanting to do something/go somewhere a bit different than normal. Got any other great places like these to visit, oh, and obviously, can you recommend the best burger joint in town? Thanks :) xxx

    www.hautedamnhelena.blogspot.com

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  17. The tribal shorts are incredible. As is the first dress. Felder and Felder have some amazing designs! S.x x

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  18. Oh my God Barry is amazing. I want him for myself. You have to go back and get the felder & felder number - it makes you look like the queen of all the fairies at the bottom of the garden! it's beautiful x

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  19. Anonymous14:13

    great post! may i ask what you do for a living or are you a socialite/blogger! mwah!!

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    1. I'm a social media consultant, I show brands how to engage online. x

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  20. wow the shop is so cool!

    http://themadcreationist.blogspot.it/

    Giuseppe

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  21. I am in love with this store it's definately on my to do list! thanks for sharing. Barry the bear is beautiful!

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  22. The Village Bicycle looks amazing, I adore little eclectic boutiques. To echo a seemingly universal consensus the Felder & Felder dress was ever so pretty, you simply must come up with an event (excuse)to wear it. I also long for those ridiculously cute enamel apples, they would make the most perfect trinket boxes.

    Emily Jayne xx

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  23. Um... I love everything :)
    What a cute shop! Especially Barry!

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  24. Anonymous15:51

    So, are you dating Barry now?

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    1. This is why I need upvoting for comments.

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  25. love the silk dress!


    raspberrykitsch.blogspot.com

    xx

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  26. Love the first dress, it is so pretty.

    The 'Barry' dress is also just as pretty and what a great pattern.

    Lou
    www.thekeypieces.co.uk

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  27. I definitelywill be checking out this shop--although I don't think my bank balance will be very happy about it ;)

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  28. Anonymous16:49

    you have the cutest feets ever hon! totes jelly! xXx

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  29. Ohhhh this shop looks amazing!!! You make me want to jump on a plane and move to London :)

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  30. Lexie17:05

    Oh this shop is too awesome! Looks like i'm going to have to make a trip all the way from Shoreditch! (The Felder & Felder dress has my name on it.) Was hoping your self imposed shopping ban might last a bit longer so you didn't share another little gem for me to covet!

    x

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  31. I loveeee the first dress you tried on! You mustttt go back and get it!

    xo
    ejc

    www.stilettobeats.com

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  32. Anonymous18:14

    Have you had a boob job? I'd be interested to know where - they did a beautiful job! :)

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    1. I get this a lot, but no they're all mine I'm afraid.
      I'd think carefully about getting yours done if I were you. There are incredible heath risks that go along with the procedure.
      I always think money spent on therapy/body image counselling is better than surgery.
      Failing that, grab a wonderbra! xx

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    2. Katt13:28

      Good for you, Rose!

      Like what I've read here, http://www.plasticsurgeryguide.com/boob-job.html, since it is an invasive procedure, it has certain risks involved.

      All natural is the best! Also, you already have a killer bod to die for!! :D

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  33. this place looks awesome! i love those loafers

    scribblesandsomersaults.blogspot.com

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  34. This shop looks amazing! I love the navy maxi dress.

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  35. I'm heading to London this weekend, just meet my friends that are flying from finland. I know where I'm taking them ! This store looks amazing. You look fabulous as always

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  36. Oh, what a darling little shop! Love Notting Hill, must go browsing there soon.

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  37. what is upvoting for comments?

    LOVED the first dress and the maxi is just gorgeous. But then saw you said the first was 500 - eep!! I love your taste in clothes.

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  38. Oooo thank you for the shop tour! It looks so cool and great choice in your purchase. I also love love love that green dress. Next time I'm in London, I'll check this shop out. My London to-do list is growing thanks to your blog ;)

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  39. Gorgeous dresses! Love how you stand on your tip toes. Cute!

    M x

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  40. Anonymous22:33

    The first pic of you wearing the fairy dress is freakin' stunning!

    You WORK it. So jel!

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  41. Anonymous22:34

    Bone dress... LOVE!

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  42. Love the printed maxi dress. You look so cute in all the dresses. Such a fun store with all the funky decorations.

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  43. Anonymous06:25

    The dress might be bear, but I`m totally bull!

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  44. The Felder & Felder dress looks amaze on you. Go back and get it... now. You know you want to ;)

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  45. @minteressant07:46

    I used to work for an Australian company called Black Milk, they make tonnnssss of cute dresses and skirts similar to We Are Handsome. I am addicted, you should check it out! x

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  46. Omg, that just look like an awesome place, if I ever come to London THAT will be my first destination! :) thanks for sharing, it will definitly be our little secret ;)

    - Ellen, http://eventsofellen.blogspot.com/

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  47. Selin from Texas21:49

    Rose, your style is amazing! You seem like such a nice, geniune person who loves the fine things in life. I started my diet and everytime I feel weak, I scurry to your "anti-diet" log for inspiration. I've lost five pounds! Only thirty more to go. :( Thanks for being an inspiration Rose!

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  48. Rose! Thank you for your amazing post on the shop! I would love to come down to the shop and receive a small prezzie to say thanks!

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  49. No wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I wish I had seen this post earlier before heading to London like 3 weeks ago, i would definitely have gone there!! U made my day with these aamazing dresses !!! Wooowww I m so sad I didnt find this shop :-(

    www.liveyoungabroad.com

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  50. That bear dress needs a hug. :) Looks amazing on you.

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  51. That bear dress needs a hug. Looks amazing on you. :)

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