December 18, 2012

Burgers & Bauballs

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.

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?




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67 comments:

  1. Carly13:54

    does G not realise its christmas, halloween was in october!!

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    1. I must have missed that memo.

      Apologies.

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    2. I must have missed that memo. Apologies.

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    3. Karen :)18:48

      I 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

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    4. Cynthia01:53

      It takes real confidence to rock a bold lip like that, you're rockin it Gabriella! xx

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    5. Gabriella! 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 ;-)

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    6. Anonymous16:56

      Carly how cringe.

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  2. Aaaw!!
    I 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

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    1. Oh you should visit Lulu! xx

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    2. Anonymous06:46

      Lulu....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!!
      Big Kudos to Rose!!

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  3. BURGER FIEND! Not jealous...not at all...

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    1. Burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger burger!!!

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  4. I 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.

    I hope this year picks up for you x

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    1. How honey I'm so sorry, sending hugs. Things will get easier, I promise. I'm single this Christmas tooooo! xxx

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    2. Anonymous02:15

      no miles?!

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  5. Anonymous14:33

    *Baubles

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    1. Anonymous09:49

      Heheheheh :)

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  6. I love how festive London appears this time of year!

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  7. So glad i just came across your beautiful blog! I'm following you. You remind me of Kate Middleton!!
    xoxo
    http://lucylocketxoxo.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Anonymous14:53

    I 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

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    1. It's very snug! I got it in a large so I can fit a jumper under it x

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  9. I love Liberty at Christmas time - managed to squeeze in a quick visit last month and all the decorations were up then too :)

    ♥ Thankfifi

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  10. Anonymous15:10

    Interesting spelling of 'baubles'!

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  11. Emily16:03

    Loving your christmas-related posts! :)
    Love Gabriella's hair and make-up, as well as your outfit Rosie! so casual but chic!

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    1. Thanks Emily! I wish I could wear lipstick like Gabby! x

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  12. Anonymous16:07

    Rose, 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

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    1. Oh thankyou Charley!
      I hope you have a lovely Christmas, please pop back and tell me what you got up to! xx

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  13. So festive! And I agree about the Phantom......ohhhhhhhhh that color is gorgeous!


    xo
    Nicole

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  14. Tash16:24

    Loving Pheobe's hair but more importantly (sorry) that burger with the brie and rosemary chips looks amazeballs! Loving the blog as always! x

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    1. Thanks Tash, I agree! Think she looks much better as a brunette x

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  15. I'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 :)

    Also, did Phoebe use a box hair dye for her hair colour? It's lovely! What is it?

    Gem x
    http://www.gemmameansjewel.com

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    1. Oh no you poor thing! Ice-cream milkshakes are the way forward!
      Not sure about Phoebe's colour, you could ask her over on her blog? Model London Life xx


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  16. 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

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    1. Thanks Jo, that's very sweet of you!
      My 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

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    2. Anonymous22:15

      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:)

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  17. Those rosemary fries look a-maz-ing. And I like Gabby's dramatic makeup!

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  18. Anonymous17:47

    I love it when your friends are on the blog!!
    Its 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

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  19. Your blog is my guilty pleasure.

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  20. Ahhh I love the Honest Burger chips! Amazing.

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  21. Noelle20:22

    Hahaha...balls. Much funnier spelled that way ;)

    And 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 :(

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  22. hannah20:53

    trying to find that zara jacket - j'adore - is it a recent buy? can't see it online and w.a.n.t.
    x

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  23. 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!

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  24. Those 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?

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  25. Good lord Gabby's lipstick is absolutely gorgeous! Name....? :)

    Jenny

    xx

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    1. It looks like Smoked Purple by MAC but I could be wrong xx

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    2. It's just a Topshop one!

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  26. Valentina22:27

    love your post, as usual!
    all the best for this Christmas from an Italian in Northern Ireland!

    Merry Christmas, Buon Natale!!

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  27. Sophie01:12

    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!

    Happy holidays Rose! xo

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  28. 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!

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  29. I 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!

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  30. I have such a crush on your shoes right now!

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  31. Ashlee07:35

    Merry Xmas from Aus

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  32. Love your posts, they make me feel like I'm actually in London! Those burgers looks amaaaaazing. And I love how festive Liberty's looks!

    Keep calm and carry lipstick.

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  33. Quel Panino imbottito è Enorme!
    Belle Foto, emozionante atmosfera...Cheers
    Auguri, Felicità!

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  34. Anonymous10:25

    Those jeans are amazing on you!

    How 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?

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  35. Anonymous10:31

    The Celine bags are so cute - or as I call them 'sad robot face' tee hee
    Love Chloe x

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  36. Love, love, love Phoebe's new hair colour x

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  37. Anonymous16:49

    SERIOUS MAKE UP MALFUNCTION!!!! DISASTER!!!

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    1. Seriously rude comment! Nothing wrong with their make up - plus I adore Gabby's lipstick.

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  38. Love Gabby's coat, where is it from do you know?

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  39. waaay too much makeup that friend of yours!! you look great, btw!

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  40. Love 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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