I haven't done one of these for a little while, so a Monday seemed like a good opportunity to clean out the old Insta-Bank and start afresh.
I don't always have my SLR on me, but you know how snap happy I am.
Here are some of the adventures my iPhone and I have been on recently.
My favourite snack. The pork crackling & apple sauce at Albion in Shoreditch.
It's only £3 but honestly worth its weight in gold.
Steak supper. Hand for scale... not for dinner.
Treats.
Passionfruit & meringue pie at Mortons.
Giles looking all serious at Bens Canteen.
My nerdy new stationary!
Never underestimate the power of a thankyou letter.
I bought these at Paperchase but can't find a link anywhere. You'll have to pop into the store if you want your own.
Dinner with the gorgeous Gabby from Not So Basic Fashion.
My new Sergeant Pepper Grinder!
I bought it on Oxford Street but it's half price here, you lucky thing.
I ate this little feast all to myself.
I'm not proud of it.
Ok... maybe I'm a bit proud of it.
Alice & I went blonde!
My iPhone went vintage.
Courtesy of Amazon.
Custard & champagne. Two of my favourite things!
A little lunch spread.
Fireworks!
After partying.
Sadly these sunglasses aren't mine so I can't link to them. If you know where they're from please let me know!
All the best puddings sparkle.
A romantic dinner at Ciprianis with Miss Watson.
Followed by a little flutter at the Playboy casino.
We tried our hands at Blackjack and left £100 up!
Counting to 21 on our fingers may have given away our amateur status a little.
Some of our friends from New York have flown in to watch the Olympics.
They very kindly invited us to dinner on the boat down in Canary Wharf.
Barefoot parties are my favourite parties.
The most beautiful burrata mozzarella.
Burrata translates as 'buttered' and it's a shell of mozzarella filled with a mixture of cream and mozzarella.
Very, very naughty.
After a night of dancing, we headed to VQ for breakfast.
As far as I know it's London's only 24 hour restaurant. There's always a queue outside and the fries are to blame.
Last night we went to see Batman and got a little over excited on the way home.
I take back everything I said about Hathaway being a poor decision for Catwoman, she was sublime. Christian Bale is still my imaginary soulmate and Tom Hardy was just a dream. I plan on watching it at least 3 more times this week.
If you fancy being friends on Instagram, you can follow me at Rosiethelondoner but I also recommend you download PicFX. It's a very cool little photo editing app that's making its way around the blogosphere like wildfire.
How was your weekend? Any cool new London or Internet based things I need to check out?
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I don't always have my SLR on me, but you know how snap happy I am.
Here are some of the adventures my iPhone and I have been on recently.
My favourite snack. The pork crackling & apple sauce at Albion in Shoreditch.
It's only £3 but honestly worth its weight in gold.
Steak supper. Hand for scale... not for dinner.
Treats.
Passionfruit & meringue pie at Mortons.
Giles looking all serious at Bens Canteen.
My nerdy new stationary!
Never underestimate the power of a thankyou letter.
I bought these at Paperchase but can't find a link anywhere. You'll have to pop into the store if you want your own.
Dinner with the gorgeous Gabby from Not So Basic Fashion.
My new Sergeant Pepper Grinder!
I bought it on Oxford Street but it's half price here, you lucky thing.
I ate this little feast all to myself.
I'm not proud of it.
Ok... maybe I'm a bit proud of it.
Alice & I went blonde!
My iPhone went vintage.
Courtesy of Amazon.
Custard & champagne. Two of my favourite things!
A little lunch spread.
Fireworks!
After partying.
Sadly these sunglasses aren't mine so I can't link to them. If you know where they're from please let me know!
All the best puddings sparkle.
A romantic dinner at Ciprianis with Miss Watson.
Followed by a little flutter at the Playboy casino.
We tried our hands at Blackjack and left £100 up!
Counting to 21 on our fingers may have given away our amateur status a little.
Some of our friends from New York have flown in to watch the Olympics.
They very kindly invited us to dinner on the boat down in Canary Wharf.
Barefoot parties are my favourite parties.
The most beautiful burrata mozzarella.
Burrata translates as 'buttered' and it's a shell of mozzarella filled with a mixture of cream and mozzarella.
Very, very naughty.
After a night of dancing, we headed to VQ for breakfast.
As far as I know it's London's only 24 hour restaurant. There's always a queue outside and the fries are to blame.
Last night we went to see Batman and got a little over excited on the way home.
I take back everything I said about Hathaway being a poor decision for Catwoman, she was sublime. Christian Bale is still my imaginary soulmate and Tom Hardy was just a dream. I plan on watching it at least 3 more times this week.
If you fancy being friends on Instagram, you can follow me at Rosiethelondoner but I also recommend you download PicFX. It's a very cool little photo editing app that's making its way around the blogosphere like wildfire.
How was your weekend? Any cool new London or Internet based things I need to check out?
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You're my favourite person to follow on Instagram.
ReplyDeleteYou have the perfect mix of pretty, tasty and cool shit.
Brightens my day every day!
ha! Thanks Anon x
DeleteGorgeous post, as usual I might add.
ReplyDeleteI know this might sound odd but I didn't know who else to ask. I'm going to be moving to west London next month and was wondering if you had a waxing salon to recommend? My past experiences at salons left much to be desired and I always felt like I was being, if you'll excuse the expression, ripped off.
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DeleteWhat a fab post! Love watching your adventures in our fair city! And those steaks are immense - do you have any butcher recommendations?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm hoping to do a blog series on blogs I enjoy called, oh so originally, 'Blogs I Love'. Could I maybe interview you for it? Via email, skype, in person, whatever works for you. I understand you're terrifcally busy but I thought I'd ask as I really do love your blog :).
Absolutely Claire, happy to help! Email me x
DeleteI also indulged in a late night VQ sesh this weekend... club sandwich and fries! If you're looking for a new brunch spot try The Chelsea Quarter - the pain au raisin is to die for, as is the Vegetarian Breakfast (I'm not a veggie but just can't resist the combo of hummus, sundried tomato and pesto in this dish) and I can't help but stare at the delicious array of fresh cakes and pastries in the window as I walk past every morning....
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR CURLY SUMMER HAIR!! Why don't you do it like that all the time?
ReplyDeletehaha thanks Annabel, I hate it! I'm just way too lazy to do anything about it when I'm away! x
DeleteNono, don't hate it, the curls are great! Obviously your usual glossy blowdry is AWESOME, but curly days are always pretty and acceptable (at least I hope so, my hair is curly like yours half the time when I can't be assed to blowdry :)
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Totally unrelated but I met friends of yours from talking about your blog at a family friends weekend recently. Dave and Claire C?
ReplyDeleteHmm.. not sure I know who that is. Any other clues?
Deletesorry haha too vague, David and Claire Corridan . They're brother and sister...any help?
Deletehaha love the last picture, you could totally rival anne hathaway! (MUST see that film this weds!)
ReplyDeleteKatie x
WAY too kind Katie! You'll love it! x
DeleteAt my old job my boss Ben used to pick up pork crackling and bring it back to the office for us to share. And then he left and opened... Ben's Canteen!! What a small worold x
ReplyDeleteGood.Boss.
DeleteYour life looks like so much fun :) sounds like you had an exciting week! Loving all the food porn. I love the fact that you are proud of eating a big meal, everyone laughs at my small appetite so I always get really excited when I can finish something big, am glad someone else does it too!! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the blog as always! Can I ask is that a dress you are wearing in the picture with the mystery sunglasses? If so where is it from?
ReplyDeleteLots of london love, keep doing what you do so well xxxx
You look like a Bond girl in the pic 9th from the end!
ReplyDeleteI love you.
DeleteWhere is all that takeaway food from - it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd I laughed so much at the tube photo when I saw it on Facebook!
Hehehe that last picture left me in awe!!! But please do be careful my dear! Just saw the Dark Knight today, the screen writers have certainly outdone themselves. It was "Oooooo"s and "Ahhhhhhhh"s all the way! Another thing that amazes me is how your hair looks like it's fresh out of the salon every time! Please do share your secret C:!
ReplyDeleteRegine xxx
Batman really is 'turn-yourself-upside-down' good isn't it?!
ReplyDelete♥ ThankFifi
p.s. your hair is so damn good it could probably have a blog all of it's own...
Did you do gymnastics as a kid? Cause how on earth did you climb up the the bars in the underground train?
ReplyDeleteLove you Rosie
I was basically a monkey as a child!
Deletehttp://www.selfridges.com/en/Accessories/Categories/Sunglasses/Round-frame-sunglasses_779-10017-RB3447/ !
ReplyDeleteI love sending thank you cards - I sent the exact same one recently to a friend of mine who lives on a farm... he doesn't farm shallots but I still felt it was apt.
ReplyDeleteSpent my weekend packing and cleaning my apartment to move back to Ireland from New Jersey - definately a more depressing and dull weekend than yours... :)
ReplyDeleteOh Megan! Sounds like you earnt some serious Slutty Brownies! x
DeleteRose, I've just finished reading your entire blog after finding it a few weeks ago- I love it! I'm only disappointed with the fact that you started it just a year ago, and I have now exhausted all reading material!
ReplyDeleteIf you ever get the chance, please check out my blog. It's fairly new, but I'm now addicted to posting! I'd love some feedback from one of my favourite bloggers!
Thanks babe!
DeleteLove the blog, photos look great! Maybe just try and cut the writing down a little as it's a bit overfacing when you first come to it... otherwise it looks fab! xx
Thank you!
DeleteI know, I know; and that's me being restrained! So hard to condense everything, it's a fine art, blogging! Thanks for the feedback, I look forward to your next post. X
Rose, I've just finished reading your entire blog after finding it a few weeks ago- I love it! I'm only disappointed with the fact that you started it just a year ago, and I have now exhausted all reading material!
ReplyDeleteIf you ever get the chance, please check out my blog. It's fairly new, but I'm now addicted to posting! I'd love some feedback from one of my favourite bloggers!
hi rose, who is this hot guy on ur photo? single by any chance?
ReplyDeleteDo you mean Giles? Yuss, I believe he is!
Deletetotally fab.
ReplyDeletebut really, how does a teeny little scrap like you trough down all of that food and yet still stay so teeny tiny?! So not fair!
The burrata mozzarella looks yum.
ReplyDeletethanks shallot! i am still laughing about it and will be popping into paperchase to get some.
ReplyDeleteand love the sergeant pepper mill, will definitely brighten up a table :)
Beautiful photos equal beautiful moments! You look lovely! :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalia!
DeleteAre those glasses ray bans? If so I tried them on myself in the boots on kensington high street... Haha sound like a little Londoner myself when I say that, too bad in just a little kiwi. Meg x
ReplyDeleteOMG your hair! *.* how do you make those perfect waves?
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteFirst time posting on your blog but long time reader. Just wanted to say that you are a true inspiration to girls (and old timers like me) who take great pleasure in reading and seeing your London adventures. I voted for you on the Cosmo blog awards today because your writing promotes such a positive message to women. You love your friends, your food, your family and yourself. I simply love your blog. Good on you Rose! x Good luck for the awards!
Jen xxx
Thankyou so much Jen!
DeleteReally means a lot to me xx
aw i love the thank you cards :) very cute, and you're right there's nothing better than a thoughtful card!
ReplyDeleteThat last photo is hilarious.. I need to go see batman soon!!
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Hello Rose I love reading your blog, its always my lunch time treat at work! I know you have mentioned it before but I can't find the post what is the name of the app which makes your photos move? Merci beaucoup x x
ReplyDeleteSorry Suzy, I don't use an app I make an animation. x
DeleteI think she meant that app you posted about a few months ago whre it animates the photo for you? You even posted a photo fo you in the grass - remember? I was actually looking for the same thing so thats why I replied.
DeleteAh you mean Cinemagram, you can find it on the app store but I'm afraid it wont do the fireworks style .gif
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I just posted a response but I think I found it...at least this is what I was looking for so hope it helps you and Suzy.
ReplyDeleteThe app was called: Cinemagram (http://itunes.apple.com/app/cinemagram/id487225881?mt=8)
Rosie posted about it in May:
http://www.thelondoner.me/2012/05/sn-app-happy.html
Happy Monday!
Your hair looks beautiful as always! And Custard's photos always make me smile, he's such a cutiepie! It looks like you have had a royally fantastic time recently!
ReplyDeleteGem x
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I love your jeans in the bottom picture. Where are they from?
ReplyDeleteThanks Anon, they're from Nobody x
Deletestarted reading your blog and I love! I'm moving back to London in about a month and looking for an apartment from overseas has been a nightmare, could you recommend any real-estate agents apart from the obvious big names that have properties in the SW postcodes (above the river). Thank youuuu and to anyone else who can help! xx
ReplyDeleteHey Maz, I think Right Move is your best bet. You can even draw a map of where you want to live and get alerts when new properties come on in your price range. x
Deletelast photo = mad Olympic skills!!! lol
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, always up beat, truthful and a genuine joy to see it come up on my feed!
ReplyDeleteThis post is immense. It looks like you've been very busy and eating lots of yummy food! :) I love VQ, I often head there for a club sandwich and chips after a good night out.
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http://www.ray-ban.com/uk/products/sun/RB3475Q?var=029/14 I think I found your glasses
ReplyDeletegb x
they have the sunglasses at WE for men!
ReplyDeleteFourth photo from the bottom (the black and white one of you and Phoebe) is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the VQ mention Rose! I love your blog so was SO excited to see it! The pancakes are my favourite. Also have you tried our sweet potato fries? They're pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteThere are a couple of other 24 hour food places in London (the Duck and Waffle has just opened up in the City), but we're the only ones with a 24 hour alcohol license :)
Hope to see you at VQ again soon.
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Where is your gorgeous silk number from Rosie? It is absolutely gorgeous and so flattering on you- it will be added onto my "soon to buy" list, it's classic but not boring!
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Hey Rose, I really do enjoy reading your Blog so far :) Just booked a flight (my fourth) to London in September and I am so looking forward having a really great time there with a friend of mine. Hope you give me some more impressions of this amazing city. Have a nice week :)
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You look so stunning in that dress! Where's it from? Major hair envy too!
ReplyDeleteI've said this before but I absolutely adore your blog - such an inspiration
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HOW have I only just seen this. LOVE LOVE LOVE xxx
ReplyDeletei love high heels but barefoot parties are the best!
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Hey! I'm coming up and spending the night in London for my birthday and I was wondering if you could recommend any hairdressers for good blow drys?! And obviously restaurants, maybe in the £30-£50 a head range? You have such good taste! Thank you! xxx
ReplyDeleteIf you're ever bored of VQ, the Balans in Soho isn't quite 24 hours, but they're open till 5am Monday-Thursday ant 6am in the weekends! Love your blog x
ReplyDeleteJust saw The Dark Knight Rises myself. I want to watch it a million times over so I don't need to feel depressed about the fact that the next one will probably be years away and won't include Christian Bale!
ReplyDeleteAs for Anne Hathaway as Catwoman - wow! I normally don't like watching her in films but she absolutely OWNED that role. Especially...
Stryver: Do those heels make it hard to walk?
*Catwoman kicks Stryver from behind
Catwoman: I don't know. Do they?
Very nice catchup, thanks for this wonderful share, keep up the good work!
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