Kensie sweater COS tee Gina Tricot jeans H&M boots Artessorio bag Romwe scarf
We stayed at the Hilton London Olympia, on the Kensington High Street, during our visit to London. The location is perhaps not ideal for travelling to the city centre, but the service was excellent, the beds enormous and it had the distinct benefit of being within walking distance of Frank’s Sandwich Shop, a tiny, non-descript restaurant, all of whose signage had large Coca-Cola logos on it… appearances can be decieving. I had reservations about Frank’s, but Ian convinced me to go in and I was so glad I did; I enjoyed two breakfasts of beans and toast there, a true indulgence for a girl who doesn’t have a toaster, and even spent some time chatting with Frank, the congenial owner, a life-long Londoner who accounts for a great deal of the restaurant’s charm! We had a very early flight, so I kept my outfit casual for our first day in the UK capital, which meant, surprise, surprise, lots of black! It turned out to be the perfect choice for the crazy day we had, which included visiting Piccadilly Circus, Liberty of London, The British Museum and a lovely blogger lunch with one of my favourite Brits, Sherin. I have lots more London photos to bombard you all with… basically for the rest of the week! Happy Wednesday! Nous avons séjourné au Hilton London Olympia, dans la Kensington High Street, pendant notre voyage à Londres. Un peu loin du centre-ville peut-être, mais le service fut attentif, les lits énormes et, en plus, il y avait Frank’s Sandwich Shop à deux pas de la porte. J’étais indécise, au sujet de Frank’s, un tout petit resto quelconque avec des gros affiches de la marque Coca-Cola… mais Ian m’a convaincu d’y entrer et je n’ai rien regretté. Nous avons deux fois déjeuné chez Frank; j’ai adoré mes haricots avec toast et mes gros thé en gobelet styrofoam, ainsi que mes petites conversations avec Frank lui-même, un messieur très agréable qui est né à Covent Garden sur Londres et qui est aussi charmant que le restaurant qui porte son nom ! Il a fall u que nous partons très tôt le samedi matin pour arriver à l’aéroport a l’heure, donc j’ai choisi une tenue assez décontracté pour ma première journée sur la capitale Anglaise – c’est-à-dire, une tenue quasiment toute noire. En fait, ce fut la tenue idéale pour ce jour très pressé, pendant lequel nous avons rendu visite à Piccadilly Circus, Liberty of London, The British Museum et rencontré Sherin, une de mes blogueuses préférées du Royaume-Uni ! J’ai beaucoup, beaucoup de photos de Londres à vous montrer… pendant toute la semaine ! Bon mercredi!
I am pretty sure you had a lot of fun in London. It is a great city to visit, only the weather is a bit of a bummer 😉 You look like you were ready to explore the city and walk a lot in those boots and warm scarf!
Travel clothing simply has to be about the basics, and comfort, without looking like a slob! I can't stand people who wear sweat pants on flights, ugh. You looked chic as ever. Looking forward to more London pics.
Just catching up on your posts after a few days away. What a gorgeous scarf ! Liberty is one of my favourite stores but once I'm in there it's difficult to get me out as there are so many beautiful and unusual items!
You look very pretty in black. Really!Even though everyone is about bright colors right now, noone cancelled a classic black look. 🙂 Love to read about your London adventures!
This is the perfect travel outfit for sure, you look comfortable and chic. It's tough to mix those two things with travel looks but you nailed it! Love this scarf, and London sounds like so much fun. I love when places like that surprise you xJennaD
Looking forward to being bombarded with your London photos! I love this outfit … It is my style for sure. I get teased for the amount of black I wear, but I love it.
From what you say the hotel must be gorgeous and I cant wait to see more photos from the city! The look is very classy and polished, I like total black outfits, the leopard print scarf is a very stylish touch! Is also nice that you have met another blogger, you both look cute together! Kisses Cee, hope you are having a good day! xo
First of all, I love, love love your boots! I had no idea they were from H&M! The whole outfit is very polished. Secondly, looks like you had a wonderful time in London! I was there once when I was 14 and loved it. *Need to go back*
hey honey, I enjoy seeing these photos taken in London 🙂 you look lovely in black (something that I struggle to pull off) and i remember that I also wanted to ask you where is your nail polish from?? i LOVE the bright colour! 🙂 also, love these black jeans and I am thinking to invest in a pair like this. looking forward to see more photos 🙂 xx
thanks for looking for Poppy King lipstick – I had a look at the photo I took and all it says is Poppy King for J Crew (what is your shade called?) 🙂 will check out the Medieval in a min xoxo
well, you looked movie star fabulous! very chic in black. love your scarf and that crossbody bag Cee! that sandwich shop, cooks up some really tasty food! thanks for sharing doll. http://www.averysweetblog.com/
You look lovely despite early flight. I would never thought of it if you wouldn't said it. I like this casual cool and effortlessly stylish look. These are my favorite looks 🙂 I have to say your bag is so pretty,it is something what I have looking for. I especially like the chain strap, i think is such a chic detail. ♥ xoxo Ra
hehe, same story with toasters here. I sometimes really miss it! anyway, since black often tends to be “your colour” then obviously you always wear it well. and adding cute textures like the one on your bag is definitely a bonus 😉 btw, when I read about your trip it reminded me of our trip to Prague last spring. gosh how I miss it!
What a glorious day and your beans & toast sound so, so good. I can't imagine living without a toaster though. Tea and toast is my absolute staple! Love your outfit choice for your day too, relaxed but incredibly chic – the pop of animal print & bright lips is the perfect choice for an all black ensemble! xo
Well, no surprise, but I love the all black head-to-toe on you. Such a chic look for traveling…sure beats what I look like when I travel! You know, I think you had me realize how much I take my toaster for granted. I just thought about what it would be like to not have one…and I couldn't even imagine. Those “small” things we take for granted. Thanks for reminding me to be appreciate those everyday things we should be grateful to have.
It's actually be really cold all over Europe this spring – I've been trying to show more spring looks on my blog periodically but when I'm going out day to day, I'm still in a blazer and scarf or a jacket! It's pretty awful, really; I felt lucky to be able to get away with just my sweater on this day!
Cee, I'm so happy that you had such a great time in London and it was great that you had the chance to meet up with Sherin! As for the traditional English breakfast, it is one of my favourite meals and I'm glad you found such a good place, indeed Ian knows best! Caterina
Cee Fardoe is a thirty-something Canadian blogger who splits her time between Winnipeg and Paris. She is a voracious reader, avid tea-drinker, insatiable wanderer and fashion lover who prefers to dress in black, white and gray.
Love your handbag 🙂 Enjoy London!
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Oh il y en a qui on de la chance d'être à Londres!!!
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Et juste j'adore l'écharpe et le sac!!!
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Great look! Love the laser cut bag!!! Hope you had a great time in London. It is one of my all time favorite cities!
xo Emma
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I can't wait to see the rest of your London photos – so glad to hear you're enjoying yourself!
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Love the touch of leopard u added!
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J'adore ton sac. Très jolies photos 🙂
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J.
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Super jolie comme toujours 🙂
I am pretty sure you had a lot of fun in London. It is a great city to visit, only the weather is a bit of a bummer 😉 You look like you were ready to explore the city and walk a lot in those boots and warm scarf!
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Travel clothing simply has to be about the basics, and comfort, without looking like a slob! I can't stand people who wear sweat pants on flights, ugh. You looked chic as ever. Looking forward to more London pics.
Please bombard Us!
Just catching up on your posts after a few days away. What a gorgeous scarf ! Liberty is one of my favourite stores but once I'm in there it's difficult to get me out as there are so many beautiful and unusual items!
You look very pretty in black. Really!Even though everyone is about bright colors right now, noone cancelled a classic black look. 🙂 Love to read about your London adventures!
This is the perfect travel outfit for sure, you look comfortable and chic. It's tough to mix those two things with travel looks but you nailed it! Love this scarf, and London sounds like so much fun. I love when places like that surprise you
xJennaD
Looking forward to being bombarded with your London photos! I love this outfit … It is my style for sure. I get teased for the amount of black I wear, but I love it.
nothing like a fabulous scarf to bring live and fun to an all black look. London sounds like it was amazing, and blogger meetups are the best!
such a chic tourist outfit, love the scarf and bag!
xo Cara
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From what you say the hotel must be gorgeous and I cant wait to see more photos from the city! The look is very classy and polished, I like total black outfits, the leopard print scarf is a very stylish touch! Is also nice that you have met another blogger, you both look cute together! Kisses Cee, hope you are having a good day! xo
I love an all-black look! It doesn't take much thought and it instantly makes you look chic! 🙂
~Sara
First of all, I love, love love your boots! I had no idea they were from H&M! The whole outfit is very polished. Secondly, looks like you had a wonderful time in London! I was there once when I was 14 and loved it. *Need to go back*
Joli petit sac ! 🙂
Cant wait to see more of your London photos! it looks as though its still a but chilly there. I love your purse as well 🙂
You're looking great, Cee! 🙂 Nice to see some London pics too.
Thanks so much for your sweet words, they made my day!
So cool you got to meet each other! Your scarf is really pretty!
Have a great week,
-Kati
j'adore l'echarpe graou! super look
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hey honey, I enjoy seeing these photos taken in London 🙂 you look lovely in black (something that I struggle to pull off) and i remember that I also wanted to ask you where is your nail polish from?? i LOVE the bright colour! 🙂 also, love these black jeans and I am thinking to invest in a pair like this. looking forward to see more photos 🙂 xx
P.S. So funny about the gift because I did exactly the same when I was in Paris! 🙂
tellement joli ton foulard… j'espere que tu as bien profité
tellement joli ton foulard… j'espere que tu as bien profité
Magnifique as ever ♥
thanks for looking for Poppy King lipstick – I had a look at the photo I took and all it says is Poppy King for J Crew (what is your shade called?) 🙂 will check out the Medieval in a min xoxo
Loving the all black outfit!
I remember those jeans – I loved them. The subtle rip gives them edge. I also love Kensington – such a beautiful area.
Ta tenue et tes photos sont vraiment sympa!
J'adorerais aller à Londres, il y a tant de choses à voir et à faire!
Tu es canon en tout noir ça fait bien ressortir ton écharpe 🙂
Comme toujours tu es très jolie 🙂
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Cee you look fabulous! I love that scarf breaking up all the black! It's been so long since I visited London – you're really making me want to go back
Hannah xx
Cute outfit and black is always perfect for everywhere and everything! Love it!
XO ~Kim @ popcosmo.com
well, you looked movie star fabulous! very chic in black. love your scarf and that crossbody bag Cee! that sandwich shop, cooks up some really tasty food! thanks for sharing doll.
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love this look! Wanna have the shoes shall we follow? let me know XSE
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You look lovely despite early flight. I would never thought of it if you wouldn't said it. I like this casual cool and effortlessly stylish look. These are my favorite looks 🙂 I have to say your bag is so pretty,it is something what I have looking for. I especially like the chain strap, i think is such a chic detail.
♥
xoxo Ra
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So nice to hear about your trip to London. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Love the scarf with the all black outfit – very chic!! xo
cute purse!!! i love your outfit!! I also miss london!! I want to visit the city again!
Ileana
ouah, très joli look, je suis fan de ton vernis à ongle!!!
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hehe, same story with toasters here. I sometimes really miss it!
anyway, since black often tends to be “your colour” then obviously you always wear it well. and adding cute textures like the one on your bag is definitely a bonus 😉 btw, when I read about your trip it reminded me of our trip to Prague last spring. gosh how I miss it!
Maiken,
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You look really great. So nice lipcolor. Have a great day.
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What a glorious day and your beans & toast sound so, so good. I can't imagine living without a toaster though. Tea and toast is my absolute staple! Love your outfit choice for your day too, relaxed but incredibly chic – the pop of animal print & bright lips is the perfect choice for an all black ensemble! xo
Well, no surprise, but I love the all black head-to-toe on you. Such a chic look for traveling…sure beats what I look like when I travel! You know, I think you had me realize how much I take my toaster for granted. I just thought about what it would be like to not have one…and I couldn't even imagine. Those “small” things we take for granted. Thanks for reminding me to be appreciate those everyday things we should be grateful to have.
Is it chilly in London? As chic as this look is, it looks very fall-esque.
This all-black outfit is so edgy and sophisticated looking; I love the little pop of leopard. That scarf is dreamy!
May the force be with you.
Emily
Tu es superbe. J'aime trop cette tenue, chic, mode et branché.
Hi Rebecca,
It's actually be really cold all over Europe this spring – I've been trying to show more spring looks on my blog periodically but when I'm going out day to day, I'm still in a blazer and scarf or a jacket! It's pretty awful, really; I felt lucky to be able to get away with just my sweater on this day!
xox,
Cee
Thank-you so much for all of your lovely comments, mes cheries!
xox,
Cee
This outfit is full of delightful little things – a delicate ripped slit in your jeans, rolled cuffs, pretty bag chain strap, and the prettiest ring.
Cee, I'm so happy that you had such a great time in London and it was great that you had the chance to meet up with Sherin! As for the traditional English breakfast, it is one of my favourite meals and I'm glad you found such a good place, indeed Ian knows best! Caterina