BERLIN!

Haven't posted in a few days, literally been so busy trying to see everything in Berlin (it's a bloody big place you know!) We spent the first day exploring and shopping in Kurfurstendamm, our hotel was situated right next to the equivalent of Oxford Street (which was amazing), purchased a black fitted, mesh, long sleeved top and a black net jumper (both from COS). Discovered a store which I had never heard of called '& other stories', there is one on Regent Street in London, but being a bit of a country bumpkin I don't get much but the ordinary American Apparel, Urban Outfitters etc.. Anyhow, the sister bought a pair of delightful blue round sunglasses from there! I found so much stuff I wanted but was slightly out of my price range.. so i resorted to a pair of gold half hoop earrings, which look bloody lovely. After a long day of shopping, we took a stroll around one of Berlin's numerous parks, which was glorious in the sunshine! And to top it all off, we ate at The Hard Rock Cafe, just around the corner followed by a few drinks, then a few more...

Day 2 and slightly hungover, we resorted to a 2 day pass to hop on and off the tour bus! Here we saw all the obvious touristy sights - we climbed what felt like a million steps to the top of the Victory Tower, but was worth it for the beautiful views! We then drove past Check Point Charlie, saw the remainders of the Berlin Wall and had a little sketchbook drawing session on the bus. We then traipsed the 'Stokes Croft' equivalent of Berlin in the 25 degree heat to find VOO Store, which was AMAZING, industrial interior, wooden floors and benches.. sadly everything was out of my price range, but was well worth the visit. An early night was in order after all the sight seeing, so we ate in the Italian next door and were asleep by 10!

The 3rd and final full day, we visited 2 galleries, ME and CFA.. both were really interested, featuring the work of The Chapman Brothers and Sam Taylor-Wood. We then had the best Indonesian meal in Mitte, which was €10 for both of us to eat! Followed by a spot of Vintage Shopping around the north then returning to Kurfurstendamm to shop some more.

Day 4, we checked out at 7am and were back in the UK by noon, it was simply the best sister holiday and birthday present I could ask for.

I wanted to photograph everything, so here they are...

KLD

19

So it was my birthday on the 11th which I celebrated with my boyfriend, sister and a couple of friends in Bristol. Had the most amazing cake made for me (IT WAS THE SHAPE OF A BUMBLE BEE)! My sister knows me oh too well..
But yeah, to celebrate my old age, my sister and I have gone to Berlin! Had a bit of a nightmare on the way here, clearly packed too much stuff so my case popped open in the airport and then got lost on the train! But it doesn't even matter, we're here now, in a 4* hotel in Kurfürstendamm with a balcony over looking one of the main shopping streets! Life is sweet. What I've seen so far it is an amazing city and I can't wait to explore! Galleries and shopping tomorrow, I shall keep you photo posted!

KLD

The Kicks

I've got through 2 pairs of New Balance over the past year, I thought it was time to finally give them a rest and invested in something much greater.. Welcome the Asics Saga Gel's! Despite costing £90, they are literally the comfiest shoes I own. The whole Asics collection is jaw dropping, colourful and so unlike anything I've seen before! Yeah I know you can get larey Nikes, which too are pretty cool to be fair. Bot for me these are on a whole new level. I opted to play it safe with the black and mint pair, with a speckled tred. Considering I mainly wear black, thought just a hint of mint would be perfect! As they are mens shoes, the smallest size they do is a 6 (just to warn you).

Anyhow, here they are in all their glory!

KLD

Party People

Hope you all had a lovely weekend, I went to a party which all turned a bit strange... two 30+ women appeared and it turned into a bit of a tea party but was undoubtedly entertaining! Also me and two other friends rocked up in New Balance, so I thought me being me, I'd take a picture to remember the occasion! But yeah, here are a few pictures from that!

                                      

                                      

KLD

A Certain Individual

I said earlier that I was going to post my pictures from my photo shoot with model Lauré Jourdan, so here they are! I think they look pretty good and came out how I wanted. Thank you to the owner of the Premier corner shop in Redcliffe for letting me take some photos! I chose the clothes Lauré is wearing, all bought from charity shops in Bristol, (she is wearing a Head thin striped t-shirt, yellow waterproof jacket, a black pleated midi skirt and 2 different pair of shoes, one being the models own trainers and my COS hidden lace heeled shoes).

What do you think?

 KLD