A couple of weeks ago, my mother and I dressed for High Tea at Boston’s London Cafe on Newbury Street. Located beneath the boutique hotel Royalton Suites, the tearoom was intimate and welcoming. It didn’t have quite the cute factor of other tea shops I’ve visited in the area, with their dainty floral china and knit cozies, but it did feel quite traditional.
Any Boston friends have recommendations for other good tea rooms in the area?
Being the Olympics and all, I should probably be putting together some pretty USA-filled patriotic looks, but I just can’t resist giving into my love of all things British with the games taking place in London this year. Jack Wills, my favorite British brand, isn’t shy about showing off some pride for the UK in their Brit Shop. Some of my current favorites… many of which are currently on sale!
Peachcroft Blanket, $228
Crosslands Cushion, $79.50
Faverley Cushion, $98.50
Middridge Crew, 449
Glenmore Charm, $49.50
Aldringham Fine China Mug, $7
Archibald Porcelain Cups, $19
Aris Make Up Bag, $40
Fabulously British, always.
Oh, I’m sorry, have we not discussed my love for all things related to Kate Middleton’s style lately? You’re in luck today then.
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Ever since the Duchess donned this sky blue Stella McCartney during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery last week, I’ve had the color on my mind. You can still find the actual dress here for a pretty penny, but below are a few more affordable options in this glowing hue…
(1) Tiered Vest Dress by Boutique, Topshop, $150
(2) Plenty by Tracy Reese Everyday Royalty Dress, ModCloth, $268
(3) Stretch Silk-Blend Dress, DKNY, $118 (sale!)
(4) Flocked Cobalt Dress, Anthropologie, $188
(5) Duck Print Skater Dress, ASOS, $36
(6) Maritime Dress in Skinny Stripe, J.Crew, $60 (sale!)
Are there any famous figure influencing your style lately? Colors you’ve been craving?
On this fine Friday’s Fancies, we’ve got dream destinations on our mind. Surprisingly enough, despite Boston’s chilly and rainy weather outside, I’m not fantasizing about a tropical location, but instead a city just about as weather-dreary as the one I’m already in…
Photo by A Girl, A Style
I don’t care what the temperature is over there, I’m itching to go. Have been ever since I first visited three years ago. And what would I wear to my dream destination?
Drybrook Dress, Jack Wills, $138
Cross-Continent Weekender, Anthropologie, $178
Oxfords, Born, $95
Sunglasses, Burberry, $230
Midnight in London Necklace, ModCloth, $20
Sweet Zinnia Ring, Kate Spade, $98
I’ve got my fingers cross for a chance to get back there soon. For now though, I’m just as happy having that Cross-Continent Weekender on this side of the Atlantic [thanks Mom!] :)
And for any of you like me who aren’t jet-setting anywhere out of their own city anytime soon, you must check out urbantag! It’s a new foursquare-esqu interactive site that allows you to map out your favorite places to shop, eat, play, etc. for others to see. If you’re Boston-based, check out my map of where to look your loveliest in my lovely city.
Have any of you seen the new TLC special on Pippa Middleton? Now I do like Pip, but I really don’t see her as outshining Kate. However I was really annoyed to hear that she receives so much criticism for dressing “too old for her age.” I think she has very classic and chic style and even though she’s no Kate, I still adore her looks!
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Here are some pieces from British TopShop I could see this sassy sister wearing…
Nautical Jacket, £32.00
Crepe Unstructured Jacket, £55.00
Linen Tapered Trouser, £18.00 (sale!)
Floral Tie Back Dress, £39.00
Hollywood Tuck Shift, £70.00
Joelle Camel Peep Toe Court Shoes, £46.00
Green Patent Leather Pumps, £105.00
Still, as much as I like her, I do wish I were the one in line to be the Duchess’s lady in waiting.
Speaking of younger sisters, have you all visited mine’s blog?
I am not the least bit ashamed to admit that I am totally enthralled in the Royal Wedding. I’ve had a crush on Prince William since about 1997, but I am completely supportive of his relationship with Kate as long as I can follow along with their wedding plans.
I find Kate’s style to be so elegant and flawless– she’ll fit quite perfectly in the royal family, that’s for sure.
In honor of the wedding being just TWO weeks away, here’s my one of my Kate-inspired outfits, thanks to my new favorite online store, ModCloth. They have such a flair for British style, and it’s so much easier to order from San Francisco than London! I also included a few outside vendors for the jewelry, and if you can get your hands on that sapphire, then I say there is no reason why you can’t go mixing silver and gold!
