June 13, 2012

Who says blondes have more fun?

The lovely Hetty recently finished filming her TV series (she's a famous wee bumblebee now!) so we put this weekend aside for some serious girl time. 
Cocktails, dancing and dim sum. 
We started on Friday night with a very chilled bottle of wine in the pub. 
The Imperial Arms was playing host to the fabulous boys from Pizza Pilgrims and their portable oven of dreams, so it was a pretty obvious choice. 
James, Hetty's boyfriend and his friends came to join us. 
We crammed around a huge wooden table, the only girls on a table full of rough tough rugby boys. 
Our 'chilled bottle of wine' quickly turned into rivers of jäger bombs and a small stack of pizzas each. 
Soon there were cries of "Emargos!" and Hetty and I were dragged off to our least favourite club on the planet, 'Embargo 59'. 
We loaded ourselves up on watermelon daiquiris & wiggled our way around the fairly sticky dancefloor.


The second most attractive couple I know.
Here's the first:



As you can see I wasn't really dressed for the ol' pub to club transition...







Saturday night was a far more glamorous affair.
We'd planned it to a T & I wasn't going to get caught out in leggings and a t-shirt again.
Brushed hair, fancy makeup, the works...



I wore a little neon number from H&M.


Hetty wore a classic little black dress from Topshop.


...She's much better at taxi posing than I am!


Having been to Hakkasan twice last week, I decided it was time I got a grip and switched it up a bit.
So, we went to Yuatcha, its sister restaurant... with an almost identical menu.
What can I say?
The lychee martinis are worth their weight in gold.











As usual we ordered half of the menu, but the stand out dishes were the scallop dumplings, the prawn and beancurd cheung fun, the lobster dumpling with tobiko caviar and the duck salad (Hetty's favourite).


After a few sneaky espressos, we made our way to Cuckoo for champagne.




And bumped into old friends...


(The excited blur on the right is H!)
Before heading over to London's best late night haunt, Scotch.
In the sixties, The Scotch played host to some of the world's coolest musicians. If Jimmy Hendrix, Rod Stewart & The Rolling Stones weren't playing on stage, they were propping up the bar, cigarettes in hand.
After 20 years of darkness, Scotch reopened this year and still has the same effortlessly cool vibe it was famous for all those years ago.
Paneled mahogany walls, deep velvet sofas & old school rock on the speakers, Hetty and I swung our way around the dance floor and "twisted like we did last summer" with huge stags heads peering at us from the walls.
The place is absolutely tiny, but if you can get in it's well worth it.
By far my favourite spot in London and they stay open until 5... or a little later if you're lucky.



We were some of the last to leave and make our way back into 2012.
If I had my way, I'd stay in the 60s forever.


A spectacularly naughty weekend, with my favourite candy kitten! 
I'm looking forward to a very mischievous summer together. 



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80 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:41

    I loooove henrietta! She's my fave on the show!
    Will we be seeing you on there soon?? xxxx

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    1. No, I don't think so Anon.
      I'm sticking to blogging! xx

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    2. Anonymous12:27

      Good choice Rose! You are far too classy for TV. Not that Henrietta isn't classy, she's lovely! CharleyX

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    3. Anonymous12:29

      Ok, now I've scrolled further down the comments and seen that it's Made in Chelsea - you DEFINITELY made the right choice :-O Each to their own though, of course! CharleyX

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  2. Looks great - and love your dress too:) brunettes giving blondes a run for their money on the fun front - good good ...
    http://treschicdarling.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. and a splendid time was clearly had by all!

    Fantastic.

    love your outfits.

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  4. the londoner... providing me with things for my to do list

    the scotch is now top

    <3

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    1. That was my attitude too but it's invite only! It was a sad night last night to be turned away :-(

      I now have a card though...so hopefully I'll be seeing you in there soon...

      singleinparis.Blogspot.com

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  5. Annah12:56

    The shoes are to die for! Where are they from?

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  6. That dress and heels are cute!
    It looks like you had so much fun!

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  7. What's the name of the TV show that Henrietta's in? Being that I'm from across the pond, I don't think I know it...but I want to check it out!

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    1. Anonymous11:16

      It's called Made In Chelsea...and Rose NEEDS to be on it!

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  8. Looks like a lot of fun !

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  9. you both looked beautiful! A lot of places to visit on my next visit to London :)
    xo,
    Natalie

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  10. Heyyy! This comment is not related to the post (great post as it is!), but I was wondering if you had any plans to do a career post i.e. how you got into your line of work, tips for career planning, networking etc.?
    I always love to read tips posts!

    www.inhannahsnotebook.blogspot.com

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    1. Hey, there's lots on this in my FAQ section, under the main title!
      Hope it helps! x

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    2. aaah yes! Didnt spot that, thaaanks. You must of worked your butt off to become freelance. Very inspirational for a struggling undergraduate like myself. x

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  11. Hey, this is the first ever comment I've left... ooh it's exciting lol!

    I need to ask... what the hell is the chocolate dessert? It looks unbelievable!!!

    Thanks, Natalie

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    1. Heeeyyyy Natalie!
      Congratumalations on your first comment!
      Sadly I have no idea what it's called, it's from their patisserie section but was flipping aaaamazing!
      You have to try it.
      R xx

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  12. You're so fun! And look at those winners of shoes you are wearing!

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  13. You look so pretty in all of these! It also looks like you had an awesome weekend, super JEL!

    xxx

    Valentina de Pertis

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  14. Dasha14:19

    Hey Rosie! May I ask, how old you are? Just wondering.. thank you! xx

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    1. A lady never tells.

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    2. Dasha08:42

      haha! nice :-))

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  15. so much fun! where is your grey tee from please - the open back is so beautiful...

    ♥ ThankFifi

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  16. Your ability to look utterly gorgeous in a top and leggings is second to none! I need a lychee martini in my life very very soon!
    xxx

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  17. Great post! Where is your grey semi backless t-shirt from? Heart it!

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  18. If I looked that amazing in a t-shirt and leggings I would probably never take that ensemble off! And you look gorgeous in your H&M dress too, that food looks to die for. I live in the countryside (ish, in the forest really) so I enjoy living vicariously through you, you seem like you'd be an awesome person to party with! :)

    Rosie | A Rosie Outlook

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  19. Anonymous14:57

    You look great! Have you blowdried your hair yourself in these photographs or did you go for a professional one?

    Do you have any tips for a carrying out a good DIY blowdry? I'm hopeless at it!

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    1. Nope this was just left over from my haircut with Mel x

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  20. Anonymous15:28

    Love the post and you two look gorgeous as usual! I've never heard of the show however, being from the US is it a reality show?

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    1. It's called Made in Chelsea, I think they show it in the US? x

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    2. Anonymous03:31

      I don't think they play it here in the US, but if you do some Google searches, you can usually get your hands on some uploaded copies. I love the show, personally--it's a lot like The Hills, but better!

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  21. Emma15:43

    Hi Rose! glad you had a fun weekend. I was meaning to ask you about your tee shirt. I've been looking for one like that for months!! and i just saw you wearing one. Can you, please please tell me where can i find one like that, open on the back.
    Thank you sooo much ^^

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    1. Hi Emma,
      It's from a little vintage store on Walcot street in Bath x

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  22. Anonymous16:45

    So excited to spot you by Liverpool Street last Friday - love the red trousers and purple suitcase! I'm sure you were off to somewhere fun!

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  23. We love Made in Chelsea almost as much as we love Dim Sum!

    www.thedesignerindex.com

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  24. Sounds like a really fun weekend!

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  25. Anonymous17:19

    You'd look good in a bin bag, darling.

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  26. Oh you are just perfect!! Beautiful! x

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  27. Omg you look like Pippa Middleton! Looks like an awesome weekend!

    xoxo

    stylebyjosephine.bogspot.com

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    1. Oh really? That's actually a first!
      I get Kate all the time, but never Pippa!
      I'll take it though! xx

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  28. Anonymous18:11

    Hey, is it really you on the ninjatune forum?
    Sorry to ask but I can't really imagine you ever using the C word!

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    1. Oh god no, just someone with too much time on their hands.
      I get fake accounts popping up all the time.
      If you do actually want to speak to me you can do it here or on twitter (@_rosiet).
      Good call on the C word, I can swear like a sailor at times but tend to avoid that little beauty!
      Rose x

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  29. You girls look like you've been having some fab nights out! Wish I was as lucky as you are to have a friend like Henrietta to have some exciting nights out with, sigh!
    Oh, and I adore your H&M neon number - just gorgeous and really flatters your figure.

    Lucy xxx

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    1. Lucy, you can come out with us any time x

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  30. Janie19:39

    I bought this dress the other day but took it back when I chickened out of the neon.. Regretting it now, although I would look nowhere near as lovely as you! Fab pics, I have serious London envy x

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  31. Anonymous22:02

    Hey Rose, love this post, but I was wondering if I could ask a love related question...I am meeting this boy in a couple of weeks and I really like him, but I don't know how to be cool and breezy...any ideas??? Thank youuu
    Txx

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    1. Just pretend he's a friend.
      Be fun and smiley and remind yourself that you don't need him.
      If he doesn't turn out to be the one there are billions of other men in the world, hundreds of whom would LOVE to date a girl like you!
      Don't over think things, either he likes you for you or he's not worth bothering with.
      Good luck! (Not that you need it) x

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    2. Anonymous15:23

      Ok thanks xx

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  32. Anonymous22:04

    Hey Rose,

    Recently, I have noticed I have gained...ok I'm just going to say. Oh God. 1 stone. You look amazing...I am trying to loose weight and have been having a battle with it at the moment...how long do u think it will take me to loose a stone?? I sm 5'7 and 10 stone...?? THANK YOU xx

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    1. Hey Anon, check out my anti diet, should sort you out in no time! x

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  33. Mischievous summer??

    Come to Italy! ;)

    take care

    Gian
    Consultant Style Advisor
    http://gntstyle.wordpress.com/

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  34. Hello Rose, I adore your blog. I can't express how much your anti-diet has changed my life and the way I see myself. I'm from the states but I will be in Ireland for the summer. I plan to spend a weekend in London. Who better to tell me the best places to shop, eat, drink and dance in London than the Londoner herself? I appreciate your time and all of your wonderful blogs, Kaite

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  35. Sara06:10

    Hi Rose,
    you are always so stylish, so I wanted to ask you for help. My bf and I are invited to a wedding in Spain this summer and we have no idea what kind of attire is appropriate for a man when "formal wear" is requested but it is about 40°C hot.
    Can you help?
    Thanks so much!
    xx

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  36. Brunettes have at least as much fun! Especially a GORGEOUS brunette like you. Love the photos!

    Kisses from Norwegian model and blogger
    http://karolinekalvo.blogspot.com

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  37. Anonymous09:27

    Hey Rose,

    your legs look fantastic in this photograph - great inspiration for myself! How often do you exercise? Do you run?

    Thanks :)

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    1. Anonymous17:29

      Yes I am dying to know?? xx

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    2. Anonymous15:51

      Some people just have naturally lovely slender legs! I think we just need to accept this and move on ;D

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  38. Ahh so much fun! Looks like a great night out, will be telling my boyfriend about this place :) Ohh and yumm dim sum..

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  39. Anonymous17:42

    Your life is awesome. Hey FYI - third picture down is revelaing a bit more of you than you might want to? Or maybe you wanted to IDK. Either way, love the pics the post and the Blog!

    Stay you!

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  40. Hi! So this may be a weird question, but I love the open-back shirt look- however when I try to wear them I run into the problem of my bra showing :/ What do you do for that??

    Thanks!

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  41. Anonymous22:24

    Hi - Am curious if you also do video blogs - this would have been a fun one to watch in video too so if you do can you provide a link? Thanks!

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  42. I seriously have a crush on your hair! I'm going to attempt to replicate today :)

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  43. Anonymous16:45

    Rose, you always alert me to all of the best h and m items. Bought the neon dress today and it's so gorgeous for so little money. It's super flattering (only nightmare is what to wear under it, the skirt is quite see through!) Still can't wait to wear it though :) xx

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  44. Ohhh the neon is so pretty on you!!

    - http://kassandragold.blogspot.com

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  45. Officially MADLY in love with Henrietta's boots. Please please please beg of her where I can find those beauties! x

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  46. My fiancé proposed to me in Yuatcha, it's amazing! :)

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  47. Anonymous16:57

    Hi Rosie,

    Absolutely love your blog!

    Where are your leggings from? They are super-flattering.

    Thanks xx

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    1. Thanks Anon, I imagine I bought them at Topshop! Just standard black ones. x

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  48. Anonymous23:45

    Thanks :) I will stock up! Xx

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  49. Anonymous10:37

    Hello!

    I'm currently trying to hunt down your little lacy neon orange number..
    H&M's in Scotland just don't seem to have it the buggers!
    If you wouldn't mind to much could you see if you can spot a serial number or anything on the label?
    If you have any joy I'm on Instagram @rosiehelena

    Thank very much xx

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  50. Sarah09:02

    Hi Rosie!

    Im revisiting an old post, but oh my lordeee I just had to say that you NEED to do a hair tute already!!
    How is it so big and beautiful!! Teach us the ways!

    <3
    Sarah

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