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Monday, June 11, 2012

Oh my Jubilee!

We went to a really cool party on a garden square, unfortunately it was pouring and the festivities were a little ruined. However, it was amazing to see people dress up as old chaps. I actually used the clothes I had to make up something along the way and I was very much within character! Funny, me and my crazy stuff. It was really cold but you can always get warmer with Pimms, a huge burger and cake. 

Choosing what to wear was a nightmare since weather was so unpredictable. And I didn't go shopping the first few days because I promised to stay out of the stores. Hell yeah, we all knew that wasn't gonna happen. East London, Brick Lane and WHAM. Also, on my last day I went to Oxford Street for a mandatory Primark stop, where I behaved a lot. But then I went to Forever 21, thinking that given it's been a long time since I was 21 I could feel safe. Big mistake. It turns out that they have a space inspired by a Thrift Shop (blame it on the Florence Welch phenomenon), to appeal a different crowd and have more "adult" pieces. Let's just say that I went crazy and will bore you a bit with this brand this summer. It was such a refreshing and great surprise. Unfortunately, after this, it was unthinkable to my personal finances to even set a foot on TopShop. Or anywhere else.

I'm glad to be back for delicious summer days, although I miss my siblings terribly. I promise to get some time to update this week, it has been a nightmare of work, emails and errands, but I'll get back on my feet soon. Also I know I have a lot of comments to answer, will get on it. Kisses

Fuimos a una fiesta estupenda en un jardín, pero por desgracia estaba diluviando y las festividades se arruinaron un poco. Sin embargo, fue genial ver a la gente vestirse de "old chap". Para ir acorde tuve que improvisar con la ropa que tenía, que al final terminó siendo bastante apropiada. ¡Vaya cosas las que uso a veces! Hacía mucho frío, pero bueno, siempre se puede uno calentar con Pimms, una mega hamburguesa y tarta.

Elegir que ponerme resultó una pesadilla en todo el viaje por lo impredecible del clima y terminé repitiendo todo. No esperen imaginación ni milagros. Y no me fui de compras los primeros días porque había prometido mantenerme lejos de la tiendas. ¡Uy sí! Por supuesto que eso no iba a pasar. East London, Brick Lane y TOMA. Además, mi último día fui a Oxford Street donde es mandatorio darse un Primark, y me controlé bastante. Pero luego mi hermana insistió en entrar a Forever 21, donde pensando que al hacer tantos años que supero los 21 estaba más que a salvo. Gran error. Resulta que tienen una parte de la tienda llamada Thrift Shop, con ropa para un público más adulto, colores más neutros y menos escandalosos (todo por culpa del fenómeno Florence Welch). Digamos que me desfasé algo y probablemente les aburra un poco este verano con la marca. Vaya que resultó una grata sorpresa. Eso sí, y por desgracia, después de eso fue impensable poner un pie en TopShop. O ningún otro lado.

Me alegra estar de vuelta para días de verano, aunque extraño a mis hermanos demasiado. Prometo sacar tiempo para actualizar esta semana, ha sido un cúmulo enorme de trabajo, emails y diligencias, pero pronto estaré a ritmo normal. Lamento no haber podido responder comentarios, me pongo en ello. Besitos.

Old Chap Mel






Gimme my steak sandwich


The Hardwood Arms. A must.




Really cool girls on Brick Lane.

Best Burger in London @Bar Boulud
I was wearing:
Old Chap look 1:
Blazer, Shirt: H&M
Shoes: Blanco
Leggins, Vest: Zara
Hat: borrowed from my sister Bree

Look 2:
Jacket, Shirt: Zara
Bag: Su-Shi
Hat: borrowed from Bree

Look 3:
Shirt, Leggins: Zara
Bag: H&M

Look 4:
Union Jack Shirt: Primark
Leather jacket: Zara
Asos Aggie Booties

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