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A Hong Kong Coffee Guide

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London for Coffee Lovers

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The World according to Karl

With this post I will introduce a new category to the blog – Coffee Table Books! I always get carried away when I am in the book shop or in my little fashion library at home. Books in general are ...

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Asian Tea high up in the sky

  • March 24, 2016March 24, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Asian Tea high up in the sky

Afternoon Tea is my passion but this one is not an ordinary one. This one combines my love for asian flavours with my sweettoth and you’ll get an amazing view…

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Stunning Heels for Brides

  • March 22, 2016March 22, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Stunning Heels for Brides

This is a topic that has caused me lots of sleepless nights. What shoes should I wear on my feet on the big day? White, Silver, Gold or Blue? Heels…

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London’s best Wedding Locations

  • March 21, 2016
  • by VanessaG
London’s best Wedding Locations

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…

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How to spot a fake handbag?

  • March 16, 2016March 16, 2016
  • by VanessaG
How to spot a fake handbag?

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…

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Explore Covent Garden Market

  • March 12, 2016March 21, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Explore Covent Garden Market

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…

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Flat White at London Grind

  • March 9, 2016March 7, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Flat White at London Grind

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…

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The White Dress & the big Decision

  • March 7, 2016March 7, 2016
  • by VanessaG
The White Dress & the big Decision

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…

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Moroccan Hammam in London

  • March 2, 2016March 1, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Moroccan Hammam in London

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…

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The first Dance – my Top 13

  • February 29, 2016February 29, 2016
  • by VanessaG
The first Dance – my Top 13

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…

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Wedding Must haves

  • February 24, 2016February 23, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Wedding Must haves

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…

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Sushi @ Sushi Samba

  • February 23, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Sushi @ Sushi Samba

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,…

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Getting hitched at the Langham

  • February 18, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Getting hitched at the Langham

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…

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Valentine’s Dinner @Yashin

  • February 16, 2016February 16, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Valentine’s Dinner @Yashin

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…

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Vogue 100 Exhibition

  • February 13, 2016February 13, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Vogue 100 Exhibition

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…

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My Favourites in February

  • February 10, 2016February 10, 2016
  • by VanessaG
My Favourites in February

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 –…

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High Tea at 108 Pantry

  • February 9, 2016February 10, 2016
  • by VanessaG
High Tea at 108 Pantry

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…

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The New Look of Cityfreude

  • February 6, 2016February 10, 2016
  • by VanessaG
The New Look of Cityfreude

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…

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Best Lebanese Mezze in London

  • February 3, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Best Lebanese Mezze in London

“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…

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Wedding Favours – Done

  • January 26, 2016January 25, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Wedding Favours – Done

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…

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Wedding in the clouds

  • January 14, 2016January 14, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Wedding in the clouds

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…

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On tour with 241 Passport

  • January 11, 2016February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
On tour with 241 Passport

There is a App to everything these days. Whether it’s to find a IHG hotel near Wembley Stadium, for example, as you’re atttending a concert around this area, looking for…

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The untraditional Afternoon Tea

  • January 8, 2016January 11, 2016
  • by VanessaG
The untraditional Afternoon Tea

 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…

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Looking back on 2015

  • January 5, 2016January 5, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Looking back on 2015

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…

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Best Christmas Present ever

  • December 18, 2015December 18, 2015
  • by VanessaG
Best Christmas Present ever

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…

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Cocktails with an Asian Twist at Hutong

  • December 11, 2015January 5, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Cocktails with an Asian Twist at Hutong

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…

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The Egerton Crescent Look

  • December 9, 2015February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
The Egerton Crescent Look

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…

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The best Christmas Afternoon Tea

  • December 8, 2015February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
The best Christmas Afternoon Tea

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…

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A Knightsbridge Casual Look

  • December 5, 2015February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
A Knightsbridge Casual Look

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….

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Latest must see exhibition – Bejewelled Treasures

  • December 3, 2015February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Latest must see exhibition – Bejewelled Treasures

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…

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Afternoon Tea meets Fashion Catwalks

  • December 1, 2015December 1, 2015
  • by VanessaG
Afternoon Tea meets Fashion Catwalks

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…

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London Autumn Look

  • November 20, 2015November 19, 2015
  • by VanessaG
London Autumn Look

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…

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Merry Christmas from Burberry

  • November 17, 2015
  • by VanessaG
Merry Christmas from Burberry

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…

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The Banana Bread Buddies

  • November 15, 2015February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
The Banana Bread Buddies

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…

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sketch – the most girlie Afternoon Tea

  • November 13, 2015February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
sketch – the most girlie Afternoon Tea

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…

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How to make Pomegranate Molasses?

  • November 11, 2015November 11, 2015
  • by VanessaG
How to make Pomegranate Molasses?

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…

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The perfect Lace Dress

  • November 5, 2015
  • by VanessaG
The perfect Lace Dress

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…

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Cape – ing in Kensington

  • November 3, 2015February 8, 2016
  • by VanessaG
Cape – ing in Kensington

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…

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Chanel No.5 olfactive Workshop

  • October 31, 2015November 2, 2015
  • by VanessaG
Chanel No.5 olfactive Workshop

“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…

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Dining like a Queen at Berners Tavern

  • October 30, 2015October 29, 2015
  • by VanessaG
Dining like a Queen at Berners Tavern

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…

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James Bond – The London Cyclist

  • October 28, 2015November 2, 2015
  • by VanessaG
James Bond – The London Cyclist

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…

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Two shades of Denim

  • October 27, 2015October 27, 2015
  • by VanessaG
Two shades of Denim

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….

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The Tower of Babel by Barnaby Barford

  • October 25, 2015October 23, 2015
  • by VanessaG
The Tower of Babel by Barnaby Barford

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…

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