Al-fresco London

Dining in the great outdoors is my thing. 

Picnics, Riverside, Suspended on a Rooftop or on the ground with a box of treats- very little relaxes me more than having the sun beaming down on my skin. 

As global warming takes it's toll (short term gain, long term pain)- the rise in Al Fresco Dining is taking the Capital by Storm! 

Here's a look at my favourite joints that glisten oh so bright when the sun is out: 

1. 
The Refinery At Regent's Place London 

Scandinavian Sleek at it's finest, a series of slouchy leather couches spill out onto the terrace and greet you as you enter while furry blankets and hot water bottles are scattered around the place for the cold-blooded. 

2.
The Verandah at Dishoom, Shoreditch. 

Scattered, Sporadic and just a whole lot of Fabulous- I LOVE this place when the sky is blue! Open from breakfast to brownies, lounge around with the old-school jazz feel that fills this East London Haunt. 

3.
The Terrace at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London 

Whitehall Gardens washed in rays of sunlight- there really is no better way to spend balmy summer nights. Head over for a round of my favourite Blueberry Mojito's- have two on me! 

4.
Raw at LA Suite West, London

Now lets get one thing straight, I'm a carnivore. I like my animals died and deep-fried (excuse my curtness) - however on the odd occasion I can get down with the Vegan Folk! RAW in the LA Suite West Hotel is the veganites version of heaven. Meat-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.. it'll definitely spur you on for your health craze! 

5.
Angler, London 

Michelin starred in Prime City Location- Angler on the Roof of the South Place Hotel is pitted as my resident hangout for this summer! Beautifully vintage Wicca chairs, a menu that rivals the rest of them- to put it quite simply.. I love this place! 

Londonist's where do you hang out when the sun's about?

The Roast-ess with the Most-ess

London's had a change of heart. 

It seems like the capital has had enough of putting us through rain Ladden hair, long john's and colloquial Cloaks! This weekend we saw something out of the ordinary- the sun had put it's new season AW15 Hat on- and we were most certainly singing hip-hip-hooray! 

Shades and Selfies are ofcourse mandatory on a Sunny Sunday in London! 

In the fear that we wouldn't get a north of 10 degree day for another few months, I threw my new Hunters on...

and ventured out into the English Sticks in search of some Fresh Countryside Air (and a Roast but more about that later) 

When the sun is shining in Great Britain, there really is nothing like it..

Weaving through green grass and a little more than gusty wind

And then we got hungry. 

We came across a row of derelict houses and decided to explore further- low and behold... We Found A Pub! 

Grins the size of Russia across our faces & dreaming all things gravy and stuffing we nestled into our seats and demanded the first thing we saw on the menu "A roast please!" 

And just like magic...

A helm of Roast Chicken, Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Pigs in a Blanket, Roasted Carrots & Parsnips laced in oodles of Bread Sauce

Drool. 

Exasperated and gasping for air without a thought of eating a morsel more...

It was Dessert Time!

A trio of desserts. 

Treacle Tart, Creme Brule, Salted Caramel Mousse and an Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich!

It definitely Treacle'd us nicely for a Sunny Sunday in London!

How did you spend your Lazy Sunday? 

Covet a Clutch

A clutch finishes off any outfit. 

Whether your going City Chic or Holistic Hamptons, the art of the clutch polishes off any outfit with a well rounded (or squared- dependent on your choice!) seal of approval. 

With March 'springing' into fruition (get it?), a new season calls for a new wave of Little Bag candies! My must haves for this season?

1. These wonderful little perspex numbers from Furoshiki Shiki. Not suitable for the lady who leaves crushed Maltesers at the bottom of their bag, these see through bad boys will put all of the contents of your bag on display. So be sure to have a thorough clear out before rocking a Shiki! 

2. J'adore Clare V! These streamlined 'Oui' and 'Non' bags by Clare V come in the most delicious of monochromatic colour tones. Pair with your ripped jeans and blazer or maxi dress for that chilled out beach Sunday- I guarantee this is one to round your wardrobe off perfectly! 

3. See by Chloe does it again for this season! The younger line of the Chloe luxury brand has released this demure clutch for the up and coming little lady. Pair with a tailored look and channel your inner Blair Waldorf! 

4. For my pure amusement to 'make you happy' (in every sense of the word), Charlotte Olympia  has released this Tequilla Bottle Shaped Trick into the market! Love! 

Tijuana or Tottenham Court Road- we'll race you there!