Hello London Bride to be, congratulations that you also decided to get married in London. Great idea by the way. If you have just started planning and still need a lovely London location for either your ceremony or reception or […]
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That was the theme of yesterday’s event at Designer Exchange Knightsbridge. Bloggers and Journalists were invited to get an insight of how it works to identify fake handbags. As a brand ambassador for Designer Exchange I was especially keen on […]
How to spot a fake handbag?
Covent Garden is quirky, lively and pretty. There is Covent Garden Market which is very nice to look at and besides that has lots of shops, stalls and restaurants where you can spend some hours. During Christmas there are always […]
Explore Covent Garden Market
Coffee all day every day? If that is your credo then you have to visit this London Coffee Shop. Life is too short for bad coffee – at least I think so and prefer barista coffee over conventional chains. The […]
Flat White at London Grind
The Wedding dress is probably the biggest decision that you’ll make when planning your wedding. It is not only buying a dress, it is not just any dress, it is THE DRESS. You want to look like a princess and […]
The White Dress & the big Decision
Who would say is stressed? Please raise your hand. A relaxing Spa Day does the trick. Treat yourself! My wedding is coming up soon and there is still so much to do, decide and to take care of but I […]
Moroccan Hammam in London
The first dance is very special and is also the beginning of the party so it should be perfect to get the crowd going as well as it should be romantic and personal. If you have a song which is […]
The first Dance – my Top 13
This is one more Wedding Post about things that you’ll need when you are getting married. I am a very detailed person and I love to pay attention to small things. Not only the dress, the cake, the location and of […]
Wedding Must haves
Sushi Samba was on my Restaurant Bucket List for ages and I finally made it. Actually Sushi Samba and the famous Duck & Waffle Restaurant are in the same skyscraper, just so you know. But I was in the mood […]
Sushi @ Sushi Samba
Another Wedding Showcase? You might say. But it was more like a real wedding. It felt as if there was a wedding going on right now- the only thing missing was the bride & groom in fact. The music was […]
Getting hitched at the Langham
Will you be my Valentine? That’s what my fiancé asked me and took me to the Yashin Ocean House in South Kensington for a 7 Course Love Menu including Wagyu Beef, Truffles and lots of fresh fish. Love also goes […]
Valentine’s Dinner @Yashin
The most famous fashion magazine in the world celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and this is how it looks like when VOGUE puts together an exhibition that showcases their highlights and their history. Vogue is not only a magazine […]
Vogue 100 Exhibition
February does not really count as spring but for me it kind of feels like it. The temperatures dropped a little but I still refuse to wear winter boots – the only boots that I still like though are the […]
My Favourites in February
Afternoon Tea is my thing – at the moment. Actually this might not be helping because I should loose some pounds since my big day is coming up soon but on the other hand I am on a constant hunt […]
High Tea at 108 Pantry
Cityfreudeblog has a new identity on instagram. Have you noticed? I came across so many successful accounts that have a strong identity and I also talked to other bloggers and they also said that the most important thing with instagram […]
The New Look of Cityfreude
“Ishbilia” is the name of this Lebanese restaurant and if you ever come to London and want authentic arabic food – this is where you should go. My friends and family will be like – not again. We take each […]
Best Lebanese Mezze in London
At least that was my goal when I booked an icing class at the Biscuiteers. I am getting married in less than 4 month. OMG the date gets closer and closer. And while I have the big things out of […]
Wedding Favours – Done
With this post I introduce a new “Wedding” section on the blog. I thought about not including it in the blog because it is such a personal and intimate thing to share but since I have seen so many nice […]
Wedding in the clouds
There is a App to everything these days. Games, Food, Sports and Travel are just a few fields that are covered by all sorts of developers. The app that I will show you is about savings, discounts, travel, lifestyle and […]
On tour with 241 Passport
If you can skip the traditional stuff that usually belong to an Afternoon Tea like Scones, Clotted cream, Jam, Sandwiches and Tea maybe this NOT Afternoon Tea at the OXO Tower is for you. Every hotel or restaurant that offer […]
The untraditional Afternoon Tea
Hello 2016 , the new year has started and of course we look forward to all the new and exciting things that lie ahead of us. But since 2015 was also a special and amazing year for me – I […]
Looking back on 2015
When it comes to christmas presents sometimes you need to get creative because buying something is simply a bit boring and not personal at all. Don’t get me wrong I love bought presents from Chanel or Charlotte Olympia but sometimes […]
Best Christmas Present ever
It is Cocktail o’clock! Every time when I am in the mood for Cocktails I go to Hutong. They have lovely cocktails and the view is just amazing. Sometimes it doesn’t have to be hard alcohol – in my experience […]
Cocktails with an Asian Twist at Hutong
Do you have a black little bag? If not – You definitely need one! Everyone should have a small black leather bag in their life. I needed an every day bag that I can carry cross body as well as […]
The Egerton Crescent Look
People go crazy when it comes to the true British Afternoon Tea. Every tourist should do one and Londoners you should become regulars and try out different ones every few weeks. Every hotel and restaurant add their unique touch to […]
The best Christmas Afternoon Tea
Hey Peeps, I am back with the last fall look for this year. It is december which means it is almost christmas and too cold to wear flats without socks. But I would like to show you one more look […]
A Knightsbridge Casual Look
The V&A launches fashion exhibitions like no other museum, every other week there is something new to discover – “Bejewelled Treasures” is the latest one. 100 pieces of Indian jewellery by the Al Thani Collection are featured in this exhibition […]
Latest must see exhibition – Bejewelled Treasures
Look at these Beauties – they are almost too nice to be eaten but only almost. The fashion season has switched and so has the Prêt-à-Portea Afternoon Tea at the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge. The Fall Winter Collection showcases many […]
Afternoon Tea meets Fashion Catwalks
It is supposed to be freezing cold this weekend in London with temperature dropping down to 5 degrees and lower – we might even get some snow. Prepare yourself with cozy socks and lots of cashmere. So if you still […]
London Autumn Look
Every Christmas at Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair there is a designer inspired christmas tree on display. Last year and the year before Dolce & Gabbana went wild with their take on a fashion inspired christmas tree. It is the sixth […]
Merry Christmas from Burberry
Banana Bread and Coffee are a perfect match – you could call them a dream team. Coffee is something that I could drink all day every day and I think that many people would agree. I already shared this coffeeshop with […]
The Banana Bread Buddies
Afternoon Tea is a British thing but also a very girlish thing. Of course you see a few men but 90% are women – I would say. Guys please don’t be offended if you also like to enjoy Afternoon Teas […]
sketch – the most girlie Afternoon Tea
Have you heard of Pomegranate Molasses? If you own any Ottolenghi Cookbooks you probably stumbled upon this ingredient. Yotam Ottolenghi loves it and drizzles it on everything because it enriches the flavours of vegetables and gives the dishes a bit […]
How to make Pomegranate Molasses?
Lace is the fabric of the hour. You see lace everywhere and in every colour – on dresses, on jackets, on tops and of course on lingerie. I love wearing lace undergarment but I put the idea in my head that […]
The perfect Lace Dress
Yes it is Cape-ing not Camping. Fall is finally good for something – I get to wear my new cape which I am so proud of. It is handmade just for me and the design still blows my mind. When […]
Cape – ing in Kensington
“A woman should wear parfum where-ever she would like to be kissed” Coco Chanel Lilies, Sandalwood, Rose, Tonka Beans, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom and Yasmin are ingredients of the famous Chanel No.5 parfum by Coco Chanel. Chanel No.5 consists of 80 […]
Chanel No.5 olfactive Workshop
This is Berners Tavern – the restaurant of the Soho based London Edition Hotel and if you like the look of this room you will love this post. I will show you every single detail in this venue. I am […]
Dining like a Queen at Berners Tavern
We all know James Bond – the one that we know just launched his new movie called “Spectre” at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday night. But the one that you probably don’t know yet is James Bond the London […]
James Bond – The London Cyclist
James Dean loved them and made them famous, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake brought it to the red carpet and Kim Kardashians Bottom looks just at its best in them. Denim is a fashion classic either ripped, bleached and dyed […]
Two shades of Denim
The Tower of Babel by the artist Barnaby Barford is the newest attraction at the V&A which is a combination of art and commerce. The material is fine bone china which will last for many years if you keep it […]
The Tower of Babel by Barnaby Barford
Fashionistas and Cakes Lovers – this is for you! That is the perfect combination of sweets and fashion. An Afternoon Tea every once in a while is always a good idea. The longer the break the more intense is the […]
Fashionistas Afternoon Tea
As I promised here is public area of the Frieze London. I find the concept very imposing because hereby you bring these art pieces together with normal people like you and me and they enjoy to walk through the park – […]
