Lost Society - Clapham, London

So a couple of weeks ago the boys were away for the weekend and us girls decided to have a night out of our own. The gorgeous Tattytulip picked Lost Society in Clapham so off we went for posh cocktails and dinner.

 

Tatty Tulip and I enjoying a good drink....

 

 

Posing by the faux fireplace as you do....

My dress was a Sample from work, and i wore my new Gwenda heels!

 The food was all posh and arty but tasted amazing. That pansy petal was edible too!

 Then after we were stuffed full we headed to a club nearby and hit the dancefloor! 

(always room for shots hehe)

XxX

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Topshop Unique - Purchases & AW13

 I was very well behaved when the SS13 Topshop Unique collection launced last week. You may remember my post here. I managed to get a lovely blouse and spoilt myself using vouchers on the dress. Can't wait to wear them both - just wish it was warmer so i didnt have to pile so many layers over the top!

 

AW13 Topshop Unique is just round the corner. Check out our latest partnership with Google + v. cool!

Valentino: Master of Couture

A couple of weeks ago i had some days off work (before the snow hit!) and managed to pop up to London to see the Valentino Exhibition at Somerset House. So glad i did as it was absolutely breathtaking!

 The exhibition is made up of three rooms. Upon entry is an introduction to the master himself, gorgeous sketches of his designs (oh how i wish i could draw!) and correspondences to and from his closest friends and fans. Picture lots of beautiful handwriting and old fashioned letters. Some things emails just can't touch.

The next room was the one you may have seen pictures from. A long corridor made up of around 135 dresses, some distinctively famous and others just outstandingly detailed.

Upon entry you get given a gorgeous little guidebook, complete with dress description and glossary incase you aren't couture enough to know the meaning of the techniques (examples below). Oh to own couture!

Oscar winner Julia Roberts' dress was there!

 

Don't you just adore Valentino red?

This was one of my favourite Valentino pieces at the exhibition. So intricate and pretty - like it was from a much older time. Gorgeous.

The final room held the most divine wedding dress which Valentino designed for Princess Marie Chantal of Greece. There was also a little room which showed some clips about Valentino and his amazing archive website Valentino Garavani Online Museum . Almost as good as the exhibition if you cannot make it to London. Any designers in the making or those who love a bit of DIY can also see a seamstress re-creating some of the detail used on Valentino's designs. Want to make a rose for a dress or corsage? The videos will show you how. So clever and skilled - more than i am with a needle and thread.

The Rose, a massive theme and symbol of Valentino was visible throughout the exhibition and the one below was on the outside as you exited the Gift Shop. Much prettier than some dusty old museum ey?

 A picturesque view of the London Eye, you can see those snow clouds! Was rather pretty though!

If you can't make it to Somerset House check out the Valentino Garavani Online Museum where you can see every dress in 3D 360 detail. Amazing!

Disney Princesses at Harrods

Just a quick post....if any of you are near Harrods in London you have to pay a visit to their gorgeous windows! I was rushing past on my way to the V&A Museum and managed to get a few snaps on my iPhone. Are the Princesses not gorgeous?! Full proof you can be one at any age.

 Belle from Beauty and the Beast

Details from the films support the window themes

Rapunzel a'la Tangled (i want to be her!)

Jasmine from Aladdin (the colours used are just stunning!)

 

Sleeping Beauty (sigh....just breath taking!)

Check out more about them on Vogue's website here (including a gallery of images!) and watch a video featuring the dresses here on the Telegraph website. Sleeping Beauty was my favourite, but i wouldn't sleep in that stunning dress!

Harrods at sunset....

Twinkly Christmas Lights which line the windows

 Lit up like a Christmas tree...its hard to spot huh?

Do try to get to Knightsbridge to check it out if you can! You wont be disappointed. xxx