Today we inadvertently upped the casual glamour quotient by embracing texture and print. I'm wearing a vintage M&S faux fur jacket (complete with St Michael's label) and my new snakeprint sweatshirt, and Mr That's Not My Age has opted for an old Harris Tweed jacket and his star print scarf from Sandro. The thing to remember when combining fabrics is not to go crazy - and end up looking like a sample sale in a Christian Lacroix factory shop - but to go easy, and just add a couple of interesting elements to the mix.
Take a closer look, gorgeous isn't it? I love a sweatshirt, particularly when it's as eye-catching as this. Easy to wear and chic, and that as every woman over forty knows, is a winning combination.
Once we'd optimized our texture and print, we hit Columbia Road flower market, where I felt it was too early for Christmas trees. And no matter how long-lasting the pussy willow is, I'm not sure those furry buds are going to be around come Boxing Day.
So, we bought some amaryllis instead and then headed for lunch. Passed Rev's church in Shoreditch. How good is that programme?
To Story Deli, where both the metropolitan-rustic decor and the pizzas are excellent.
Story pizzas have a very thin, crispy base and so I'm sure they're quite healthy. I opted for organic goat's cheese and pumpkin. The Story Deli storyboard is inspirational - sorry, couldn't get a close-up, no photography allowed. Apparently.
Hi there!! Oh my, that pizza looks delicious and what a topping, yummy! great faux fur and I love your snakeskin sweatshirt, where's it from please? Have a great week ahead x
ReplyDeleteGoat cheese and pumpkin on a pizza...I will now think about this all week!! Sounds so good! You also have me considering the fun of an animal print sweatshirt!!
ReplyDeleteThat pizza is beckoning me right over to the other side of London.
ReplyDeleteYour phrase 'metropolitan-rustic' has hit that aesthetic right on the head. I do very much dislike the phrase 'shabby chic' but never came up with a satisfying alternative.
That pizza sounds delicious and I absolutely love Rev, too. Last week's E trip was a classic. x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, a couple of years ago I spent a couple weeks visiting London from California and ate at Story Deli 4 times--it is the best pizza I've ever had. It must have moved, though, because the interior looked very different!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog; what a kick to have actually been to one of the spots you feature.
You and the Mr. are very dashing together, with snake, tweed and stars. And your pizza looks so mouth watering too : >
ReplyDeleteI have heard that star prints are the " thing " right now.
ReplyDeleteThat made me take back a shawl, didn´t want to have " the " thing. And the stars- not at this certain age, sorry.
I like real reptile, but not on prints. No doubt, the sweater must feel comfy.
But - the pizza looks delicious : )
Rev is utterly hilarious, with that and The Killing back on, I'm never getting off the couch this winter.
ReplyDeleteMyStyle - the sweatshirt is by a label called I heart (except it's not the word heart but a heart shape - like the 'I heart NY' t-shirts. Hope that makes sense? It's a bit tricky to explain & that's why I didn't mention it in the post. I got if from Fenwick.
ReplyDeletepuncturedbicycle - agree with you about shabby chic which is why I came up with metro-rustic (oh yes it can be shortened too!) So pleased you like it.
Carla - yes, they've moved to Redchurch Street. But how fantastic, that you've actually eaten Story pizzas (four times!) They're delicious aren't they?
Metscan - you'll be pleased to hear that on closer inspection Mr TNMA's scarf is more of a cross than a star print.
How to wear snake skin? Easy. Get it on ya!!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed by the amount of snake print I'm seeing -- and I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour outfits look great! I couldn't wear that shape of sweatshirt, but love the way you've put it together with that jacket.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for taking us out and about with you. I'm noting this pizza spot for next time we're lucky enough to be in London.
And now I'm thinking I'd better go check for buds on the pussy willow tree nearby . . .
Aww man, sweatshirts are awesome. Especially funky ones with quirky prints. Can I please borrow that? ;)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that show is available on netflix, will check.
ReplyDeleteThe pizza looks scrumptious.
Yum, yum, goats cheese and pumpkin on a thin base is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteLove the eclectic mix on this post.....the clothes, flowers, design board and interior. Your reference to the Christian Lacroix factory shop, had me laughing.
Warm wishes.
that place looks awesome!
ReplyDeletethat pizza pie looks so good!!
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