Cafe du Pique-Nique

Need something to tickle those cockles next week? March is pretty much Spring and yet the weather is completely opposite. If you want to escape the cold snap of wind, rain and snow then Cafe du Pique-Nique is the place for you.

Everyday the café will be open to serve food from midday till around 9pm, except when specific event as occurring (see website).

Throughout the week Cafe du Pique Nique will be cramming in a variety of free distractions including live music, short films, cart-wheeling classes and wasp piñata swatting at the beautiful Future Gallery.

www.cafedupiquenique.co.uk/

Sssshhh...I know a little secret

People who know me, know that I love a market and anything thrifty. If I can riffle and rummage my way through a room then I am really, really happy. South London has a lot to boast about. 1, I am born and bread from this region, 2, garage raves are on the up, 3, it is home to the best market in London. Haynes Lane Market is hidden away in Crystal Palace, and boy what a gem it is. I almost don't want to share my secret but if you love a market then you need to represent. This is how a thrift market should look and feel. There are plenty of bargains to be had from books, clothes, furniture, bric a brac and jewellery. Recently I bought some amazing 1950s plates and bowls; 17 of them set me back a mere £25. Go check it out for yourself. If you have time then I would suggest exploring the local shops in the area too- there are some real beauties to be had.

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Cycling shorts are back!

Are they cycling shorts or are they a new take on knickerbockers? Either way it's a major trend alert girls...if Alexa is wearing it now, there is a chance we will all be embracing it in the weeks to come. Alexa is pictured here with Karl Lagerfeld at the AW10/11 Chanel show. Motel are selling the lace beauties above on ASOS so like Alexa, why not layer it up over a pair of tights? It's still too cold to brace the pins in the open air just yet...Just think lace and avoid that lycra cycling look.

Grab a Garb

I love a boy in anything by Garbstore. They ooze that sexiness that I completely swoon over and melt at the knees with. So boys if you wanna impress, embrace the collection this season. Their fifth collection finds it’s inspiration in the service industries that accompanied the colonial exploits of the British Empire, from rail building in India to service waiters in Hong Kong, From Chefs to train drivers we have focused on the Civilian aspect of Uniform that proceed from any Military campaign. Sounds good, right? To add that rock appeal, Canadian Folk band ‘The Mighty low’ were photographed in rehearsal in their studio in east London wearing the Garb pieces. The images are illustrated by UK based artist Ewen Brown. The campaign will also be used as the album book for the ‘The Mighty Lows’ new record due later in the year.

Go grab now boys at www.my-wardrobe.com

Dress those pins!

My boyfriends flatmate just forward this to me....pow! I want the entire SS10 collection please. Les Queues de Sardines is offering an original range of stockings and tights notable for their unconventional and unique graphic style. Add a pinch of narrative humour - The result is fantastical (is that even a real word?). Screen-printed by hand in limited quantities, these rare and exclusive articles will never go unnoticed. For many of us who adorn ourselves in beautiful clothing, we now have the chance to dress our pins in the same way.

If you want to purchase then get yourselves to Fortnum and Masons.

www.les-queues-de-sardines.com

Free this Sunday?

If you haven't graced your presence at a Wills Moody Jumble Sale then be sure to head there this weekend. The St Aloysius Social Club in Euston is a fantastic location for this jumble tastic mess of bric a brac, vintage clothing, music selling lovers. It's a perfect Sunday hang out.

www.willsmoody.com

Martin Wollerstam- dream illustrator

I love Martin's illustrations....follow his blog too. He is always onto something exciting from decorating club toilets, designing sets for look books and drawing tattoos for his friends....

www.wollerstam.com