I usually start my Christmas shopping in June.
If I stumble upon the perfect gift I'll buy it and squirrel it away until Winter. The only problem with this of course is that I inevitably forget that I've bought them so end up double gifting. Like many squirrels I also forget where I've buried my nuts, only to find them months later and wonder why I've got salt and pepper shakers in the bathroom.
This year I am not myself. I think I've bought a grand total of two gifts.
I just can't get into it.
In an effort to bring me out of my grinch like gloom, I joined Gabby on her festive pilgrimage to Liberty's to buy Christmas decorations.
We met on Carnaby street and headed over to Honest Burgers for sustenance.
G plumped for the Christmas special with breaded brie and cranberry sauce, I went for the cheeseburger… with extra cheese.
G moaned through to the last bite and exclaimed that it was the best burger she'd ever had!
I wouldn't quite go that far, but it was delicious and the rosemary chips really stole the show. Well worth a visit if you're in the area. Website here.
Full and happy we headed over to Liberty's where Phoebe & I "helped" Gabby choose her festive trimmings.
Mmmm... sugar.
Oh Santa, I've been an awfully good girl… slip a Celine Phantom under the tree, for me?
If I stumble upon the perfect gift I'll buy it and squirrel it away until Winter. The only problem with this of course is that I inevitably forget that I've bought them so end up double gifting. Like many squirrels I also forget where I've buried my nuts, only to find them months later and wonder why I've got salt and pepper shakers in the bathroom.
This year I am not myself. I think I've bought a grand total of two gifts.
I just can't get into it.
In an effort to bring me out of my grinch like gloom, I joined Gabby on her festive pilgrimage to Liberty's to buy Christmas decorations.
We met on Carnaby street and headed over to Honest Burgers for sustenance.
G plumped for the Christmas special with breaded brie and cranberry sauce, I went for the cheeseburger… with extra cheese.
G moaned through to the last bite and exclaimed that it was the best burger she'd ever had!
I wouldn't quite go that far, but it was delicious and the rosemary chips really stole the show. Well worth a visit if you're in the area. Website here.
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| Coat & kicks from Zara, jeans by Cheap Monday, bag by Prada. |
Full and happy we headed over to Liberty's where Phoebe & I "helped" Gabby choose her festive trimmings.
Mmmm... sugar.
Oh Santa, I've been an awfully good girl… slip a Celine Phantom under the tree, for me?
























does G not realise its christmas, halloween was in october!!
ReplyDeleteI must have missed that memo.
DeleteApologies.
I must have missed that memo. Apologies.
DeleteRude!
DeleteI absolutely love Gabriellas make up! Im jealous becaue you all always look so fab. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas Rosie and friends (even you rude anon!) xxx
DeleteIt takes real confidence to rock a bold lip like that, you're rockin it Gabriella! xx
DeleteGabriella! Stop shopping and get back blogging!! Am I meant to be working whilst I'm at work?! Well, without yours and Rosie's blog to read, that's what I'm doing. Honestly, you're being very irresponsible ;-)
DeleteCarly how cringe.
DeleteAaaw!!
ReplyDeleteI wish to stay in London on December...I love your city so much...I went twice and I want to go every year!!
The Lady Posh
xoxo
Lulu
Oh you should visit Lulu! xx
DeleteLulu....I adore and miss London ...every year I think I'll go to the Far east,Hawaii,Jamaica etc etc but I always land in my beautiful London!!
DeleteBig Kudos to Rose!!
BURGER FIEND! Not jealous...not at all...
ReplyDeleteBurger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger!!!
DeleteI know how you feel, I am not myself either and have bought no gifts at all yet. I feel like the grinch too. My boyfriend broke up with me recently and I just haven't been able to get over it and get the happy back.
ReplyDeleteI hope this year picks up for you x
How honey I'm so sorry, sending hugs. Things will get easier, I promise. I'm single this Christmas tooooo! xxx
Deleteno miles?!
Delete*Baubles
ReplyDeleteBaawwwbawwllss
DeleteHeheheheh :)
DeleteI love how festive London appears this time of year!
ReplyDeleteSo glad i just came across your beautiful blog! I'm following you. You remind me of Kate Middleton!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
http://lucylocketxoxo.blogspot.co.uk
Oh thankyou Lucy! xx
DeleteI love that Jacket from Zara! Just going to order it... how does it fit? Im usually a size 10... Is it fully lined with the fur? Sorry for all the questions! Love your blog! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's very snug! I got it in a large so I can fit a jumper under it x
DeleteI love Liberty at Christmas time - managed to squeeze in a quick visit last month and all the decorations were up then too :)
ReplyDelete♥ Thankfifi
Interesting spelling of 'baubles'!
ReplyDeleteThankyou
DeleteLoving your christmas-related posts! :)
ReplyDeleteLove Gabriella's hair and make-up, as well as your outfit Rosie! so casual but chic!
Thanks Emily! I wish I could wear lipstick like Gabby! x
DeleteRose, just wanted to wish you and your family a happy happy Christmas (I am sure you'll be feeling Christmassy by Christmas eve!) and thanks for a great year of blog posts. Seriously, I am now bored of most other blogs, but always come back to yours just for the variety, photos, ideas and general interesting loveliness of it all. Keep doing what you're doing! Charley xx
ReplyDeleteOh thankyou Charley!
DeleteI hope you have a lovely Christmas, please pop back and tell me what you got up to! xx
So festive! And I agree about the Phantom......ohhhhhhhhh that color is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletexo
Nicole
Loving Pheobe's hair but more importantly (sorry) that burger with the brie and rosemary chips looks amazeballs! Loving the blog as always! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Tash, I agree! Think she looks much better as a brunette x
DeleteI've just had my tonsils out and I want nothing more than a big burger like you've had but unfortunately it's far too painful for me to eat :( I love Libertys! It looks like you had fun :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, did Phoebe use a box hair dye for her hair colour? It's lovely! What is it?
Gem x
http://www.gemmameansjewel.com
Oh no you poor thing! Ice-cream milkshakes are the way forward!
DeleteNot sure about Phoebe's colour, you could ask her over on her blog? Model London Life xx
Rose, how come you never modelled? Phoebe is so beautiful but I think you seem more suited, you have a great look! It's part of why you're blog is so great! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo, that's very sweet of you!
DeleteMy mum was always very against me modelling so decided not to go down that route. Phoebe is muuuuch better suited to it in my opinion! xx
Just curious as to why your mother was against modeling? I think your beautiful and certainly got the height for modelling. You would have really fared well as model:)
DeleteThose rosemary fries look a-maz-ing. And I like Gabby's dramatic makeup!
ReplyDeleteI love it when your friends are on the blog!!
ReplyDeleteIts like everyone has their own character.
Phoebe's the crazy kooky one
Gabriella's the fashioney one
Hanushka's the rich bitchy one
M is the HUNK
Valentina's the bohemian glamerous one
And you're the glossy smiley lovely one who holds them all together!!
More pleassssee!!
xxxx
HA!
DeleteYour blog is my guilty pleasure.
ReplyDeleteAhhh I love the Honest Burger chips! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteHahaha...balls. Much funnier spelled that way ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd I only wish I could wear lipstick like that! Unfortunately I'm a thin-lipped gal, so mostly just a dab of gloss for me :(
trying to find that zara jacket - j'adore - is it a recent buy? can't see it online and w.a.n.t.
ReplyDeletex
As someone who truly enjoys your blog (ahem... life), I find myself getting defensive about the rude comments people leave. It's something I will never understand. I hope you and your friends have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThose fries look really good! I love your jacket and wanted to get a closer look at it on the Zara website but couldn't find it. Did you get it from the store?
ReplyDeleteGood lord Gabby's lipstick is absolutely gorgeous! Name....? :)
ReplyDeleteJenny
xx
It looks like Smoked Purple by MAC but I could be wrong xx
DeleteIt's just a Topshop one!
Deletelove your post, as usual!
ReplyDeleteall the best for this Christmas from an Italian in Northern Ireland!
Merry Christmas, Buon Natale!!
I'm Jewish and celebrate Hanukkah, however I still enjoy all your christmas posts! You are absolutely gorgeous and your blog has kept me going.. I'm in high school and it certainly has not been a fun time, at all. I appreciate the inspiration. When I'm lonely or need a distraction, I usually turn to a new post - I'm an addict!
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays Rose! xo
I can;t wait to try Honest Burgers when I return - and these photos remind me of my friend Victoria & I messing around in the Christmas department of Harrods this time last year!
ReplyDeleteI love Liberty. I have an advent calendar of the Liberty store front that allows me pretend I am in London at Christmas. It is one my most favorite souvenirs!
ReplyDeleteI have such a crush on your shoes right now!
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas from Aus
ReplyDeleteLove your posts, they make me feel like I'm actually in London! Those burgers looks amaaaaazing. And I love how festive Liberty's looks!
ReplyDeleteKeep calm and carry lipstick.
Quel Panino imbottito è Enorme!
ReplyDeleteBelle Foto, emozionante atmosfera...Cheers
Auguri, Felicità !
Those jeans are amazing on you!
ReplyDeleteHow do they fit? Buying jeans online is scary! I'm normally a topshop 26/34 in their skinny jeans - are they pretty true to size or do they fit smaller or larger than normal?
The Celine bags are so cute - or as I call them 'sad robot face' tee hee
ReplyDeleteLove Chloe x
Love, love, love Phoebe's new hair colour x
ReplyDeleteSERIOUS MAKE UP MALFUNCTION!!!! DISASTER!!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously rude comment! Nothing wrong with their make up - plus I adore Gabby's lipstick.
DeleteLove Gabby's coat, where is it from do you know?
ReplyDeletewaaay too much makeup that friend of yours!! you look great, btw!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog Rosie, you have excellent taste and you selected a very clever and appealing prize. Happy Holidays! Trinisse C. - from North America via facebook
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