Spaghetti House!!

I had a lovely end to my week, sorry to brag, I got a Pret A Manger porridge with honey AND jam, got to go watch a general rehearsal at work and then got to try out a new restaurant I have had my eye on for a while. It's called Spaghetti House and it was tasty! It also has a really good menu so I'm looking forward to going back and trying something else. Pictures below!!

The rehearsal was the final dress rehearsal for a mixed ballet, a selection of three completely different, short ballets. We got a classic (Rhapsody) a modern (Tetractys) and one with a storyline (Gloria). I thought they all showed off how incredible ballet dancers are, both the boys and girls, and how much I would hurt myself if I ever tried to do the same stuff! I didn't really understand the modern one, it was a bit too arty for me and the storyline one was good but a bit to short to really convey anything (they are only 30 minutes) it did have some very impressive 3 and 4 person group dances. My favourite was the first one, Rhapsody, and I have read up on it, it was one of Frederick Ashton's last works and was based on two ballet dancers at the time Mikhail Baryshnikov who was a passionate and energetic dancer and Lesley Collier who was graceful and elegant and this definitely came across, the main ballerina was incredible there were some great bits when she first came one and the lights were on her at the back of the stage plus I got to miss a load of work going to this and I get to sound really cultured today! 

On to Spaghetti House! There was a option to get spaghetti for two in a big bowl and I had read online before I went that the portion was very generous, however I was going with a hungry boy and I am not silly so we went for individual portions of spaghetti carbonara (I am the worst I always have to get this dish at any new Italian I try and it is the make or break of whether I like it) and Pizza Calabrese which had every kind of meat possible on it and was "yummy" but I still think I got the better dish. Then dessert, I couldn't decided between sorbet and apple strudel and then got distracted by profiteroles so thats what I got, they were a little disappointing but I bet they would have been incredible heated up so I would recommend asking they come hot, everyone there was so lovely I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem, and the boy got tiramisu which was eaten in about three mouthfuls so must have been good. We both agreed we would definitely go back and in was an easy thumbs up from us.

Forgot to take a photo before we started eating so you know it was good food! 

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New at COS

See new COS items here and here are my favourites;

1. Textured jacquard skirt - have a look at the close up it is so cool! Could be worn with any kind of shirt from monochrome to neon to contrasting patterns and COS things always last. 
2. Slim cotton trousers - they look great for work and easy to dress down for the weekends and as they are cotton they would be soooo comfy. With a slim fit and cut to sit on the hips they sound perfect.
3. Textured jacquard dress - Just cute.
4. Contrast platform shoes - have a white sole, black heel and grey leather so would pretty much go with Anything. Perhaps a little bit too expensive but if I had to buy a pair of shoes for that amount these are probably the ones that would last both fashion wise and physically.

All pictures from COS.

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Offer on at Office

See offer here 

I'm liking these                                                  And can't decide about these ones?

Let me know what you find.


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What I'm listening to

1. Ed Sheeran and Passenger - No Diggity So. Cool. 


2. Clean Bandit - Rather be upbeat and motivational lyrics with a violin and cello, they also did a good cover in the live lounge.

3. J.Cole and Missy Elliot - Nobody's Perfect love the beat, love Missy Elliot singing and J.cole can rap!  

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New discovery - Shakuhachi

Long ago I signed up to emails from Nasty Gal and normally they send things that are a little bit too short for me but this time they have introduced me to a really cool brand called Shakuhachi.

I particularly love the flower patterned pieces and the origami pieces.

Everything looks so cool and I would totally spend the whole summer in them if I had a couple grand lying around.

All pictures from Nasty Gal.


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The Great Work Bake Off

This year my work has partnered with the charity St. Mungo's to raise money for the homeless. One of their money making schemes was a Great Work Bake Off and the theme was for your cake to be decorated to represent your department. All of the entries were fantastic and tasted amazing. 

Announcing the winner!

Which was of course the sewing themed cake for looking incredible, having a great texture and tasting amazing, according to our judge.

 

I also got to show off my new Oasis top 

Worn with a cardigan stolen from my mum to keep me warm in the office.

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Plain Jane Jumper

So I have a plain grey jumper that I love because it has a wrap back and its the only jumper I have that is not just a basic old jumper but... it's plain grey and I think I am now realising it might have to be worn with some statement necklaces so I have picked out a couple and please let me know what you think!!

From River Island the gold twist necklace;

From Asos the chevron necklace:

Or from New Look the neon green necklace;

And here is the jumper with nada! 

I'd love to hear any other suggestions!!

All pictures from the individuals websites.

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