greenwich

Dress Down Khaki.

Yesterday I had the afternoon off work and my boyfriend’s family where down from Manchester. It was so nice to see them again, we met them for lunch in Kensington after some london site seeing we then got the river boat down the Thames to Cutty Sark for some delicious ice cream from Black Vanilla. It was such a lovely afternoon and the perfect start to the weekend.

I wanted something comfy and casual to wear so I paired a simple khaki cami from Newlook with Black rolled up Topshop Jeans, Asos leather sling back sandals, Newlook sunnies and my Pulsar watch.

dress down khaki

I really love these sunglasses. I picked them up yesterday after my old ones cracked. I never buy expensive sunglasses because I am forever loosing them, sitting on them or dropping and cracking them. These cost £3 in the Newlook sale. They are a simple black frame with black lenses, with a quilted texture on the arms and a grey inner frame. A steel for the price.

Check out the Newlook sale here: http://www.newlook.com/shop/sale/womens-sale_30082?intcam=INT-2015-16-WK16-HOME-ZBck-0027

A link to my post on Black Vanilla  https://katielouisaclarke.wordpress.com/2015/02/24/black-vanilla-2/

Greenwich Park.

The sun is shining. The sky’s are blue and we needed to get out the house so we raided the wardrobe for something summery, whipped out the shades and walked into Greenwich.

We grabbed some strawberries and juice from Sainsberies and picnic blanket in hand we went in search of the perfect picnic spot. It was such a nice afternoon sat just chilling in the March sun. It’s still a bit cold in the breeze but it gave us a taste of the summer sun to come. We sat eating our strawberries watching the world go by. There were so many doggies out on a walk, I saw two frenchies- I nearly melted. I had to run up for a cuddle. I want a frenchie so bad! Too cute.

Anyway back home now and going to chill before a few friends come round for some drinks.

Black Vanilla.

So many flavours. So many colours- And you get to taste them all before you commit to a scoop. Black Vanilla has won 9 ‘great taste’ awards and its no wonder as their wide range of gelatos are made with such fresh ingredients they are simple and deliciously perfect bring Italian charm to Greenwich town centre.

Our beautiful Greenwich store is our headquarters and our pride and joy, with its sunny garden, stunning champagne gallery and gelato counter serving 36 flavours of fresh gelato made downstairs by our talented gelato chefs. Whether you are popping in for a tasty gelato treat, coming by for a coffee break with views of the Cutty Sark, or hosting your party in our gorgeous gallery with sorbetto cocktails and champagne, our Greenwich store has it all. Come in and say hello to our team, who will help you create the perfect flavour combination for your delicious frozen treat.

For me fruit always wins, so refreshing and you feel more healthy- well as healthy as you can whilst eating ice cream. For me Pink Grapefruit hit just the spot it was delicate and such a pretty baby pink.

Whether you want to grab a scoop and walk down to the river or sit in with a coffee or maybe even try a cheeky gelato cocktail with the girls black vanilla is such a lovely spot. If like me you can’t get enough of their ice cream and want to always keep some handy in the freezer then you can order their range from Ocado.com

Sticks n Sushi.

We love sushi. Sticks n Sushi just opened a restaurant in Greenwich, it’s sophisticated yet minimal dressed with walnut and floor to ceiling chocolate walls, gorgeous gold pendent lights and modern fixtures add to the warm while huge glass vases filled with delicate flowers reminding you of the oriental theme.

And now to the Sushi- it was amazing. It was the nicest, freshest sushi i have ever tasted. The menu is so vast filled with the most stunning looking sushi and fish but there was so much more to it- delicious skewers, steaks, salads and side dishes but the little red book in the centre of the menu is where the goodies lie. Completely blown over with the chose from the menu this red book is full of sharing dishes and platters giving you the perfect array of chose without spending hours making up your mind. Dinning as a couple or in a large party there are platters of all sizes combining the perfect selection of everything.

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My boyfriend Zac and I shared the Mixed Emotions platter and Duck, Salmon and their Friends plate as well as the Beef Tataki coz it just looked so good. We defiantly order too much food but they neatly boxed up what we couldn’t eat and we saved it for later. The food is absolutely amazing and when paired with its’s gorgeous atmosphere your evening is going to be a night to remember filled with so many exciting flavours, fine wines and cocktails.

Breakfast. Lunch. Afternoon Tea.

Peyton & Bryne has recently opened a new bakery branch in Greenwich. I have to try it out- I have a sweet tooth. I could not turn down an invite for morning coffee, it was needed in this miserable January weather- a hot coffee and a cozy seat from the rain, Peyton & Bryne was just the spot.

They have a gorgeous display of cakes and pastries in the window that instantly draw you in to which you are met with the fresh sent of coffee. The shop is dressed with that modern industrial decor while still managing to create a homemade cozy atmosphere. Its not just cakes though, for breakfast they offer from the classic bacon role to avocado and cherry tomatoes on toast and even a leek and blue cheese muffin or the healthier option of fresh fruit, yogurt and granola. For lunch you can have a sandwich or choose from their platter of salads and couscous, their menu is select and sophisticated appealing to the young market, the food is all fresh exploring flavours while maintaining the home made touch.

Its priced reasonably competing with the other more commercialized coffee businesses such as Costa and Starbucks which are also on the same street but I’d choose here over them any day. Its always bustling with people on their breaks and friends catching up, it’s popular and getting a table is not always easy but if you are passing I’d recommend you pop in for a coffee and grab one of their window seats, enjoy a lovely slice and watch the world go by.
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