Wimbledon, Strawberries and Ice Cream


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A day of unabashedly english summer fun.

 

I was so excited when Häagen-Dazs invited me to go to Wimbledon and try their exclusive ice cream this week. Seriously who wouldn’t be?! I haven’t been to watch the tennis since I was in my late teens when I went to Roland Garros.  As a big fan of Federer I was excited at a chance to glimpse him again, this time on the famous Centre Court. I have never been to Wimbledon before, so I didn’t really know what to expect. It was so lovely, and despite the typically ‘London’ weather it was beautiful. The lush green courts, the beautifully kept grounds and the amazing excitement of the crowd more than made up for it. So many people had dressed up in their finest summer dresses and it was wonderful to see them all getting into the spirit of things so much. Wimbledon really brings that energy out. Shini and I had a great time pottering around under my umbrella and eating as much ice cream as we could.

Luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is launching a partnership with Wimbledon this year, and to celebrate this they have created a limited edition Strawberries & Cream Stick Bar in honour of this great english pairing. They are only available for two weeks at Wimbledon and exclusively in Selfridges stores in London, Birmingham and Manchester.  What’s more, knowing the excitement that people feel around the tournament they have launched a campaign entitled #LoseYourself, all about celebrating those intense moments when you get lost in the sporting moment.

I’m wearing… Shirt Next, Trousers Oysho, Scarf Mirror in the Sky, Umbrella Lulu Guinness and Shoes Roger Vivier.

Selfridges Food Hall

The bars are a combination of deliciously creamy strawberry ice cream inside a crisp Belgian chocolate case.

Run to Selfridges quick to get them while they are still available!

Yum!

Selfridges Food Hall

Selfridges & Co, Oxford Street, London, United Kingdom

Paris on Foot


On LocationOutfits
You can't go wrong with a pirate blouse and a pair of old jeans.  The perfect cool and comfortable outfit for touristing in a city in summer. If it's extra hot I wear gladiator sandals, but trainers look great too. I buy old Levis and then cut them with scissors in lines to creat the basis of rips. Then you just wash them a couple of times and the distressing opens up. Sometimes I get them tailored too to fit my thighs better.

Blouse Free People

Glasses Karen Walker

Bag Hermes

Belt ASOS

Jeans vintage Levis

Shoes Stuart Weitzman from Russell and Bromley

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Jidori


Eat

I don’t often go to East London now.  After a youth spent hanging out in its cool bars and roof top terraces, I feel I’m a bit old for that scene now. Work does take me over there sometimes and I was delighted to find this lunch spot on my last visit.

Jidori is a lovely little spot on Kingsland High Street. This yakitori restaurant is light and bright with a pastel themed interior. Simple and clean like it’s food.

The chicken is especially sourced in Leicestershire and incredibly flavourful. The open kitchen means you can smell it as soon as you arrive.

I ordered the midori don bowl and Frances ordered the salmon sashimi don bowl, then we had a few sides. I actually had the beginnings of flu the day we went and this food literally made my day. It was so wholesome, fresh and soothing. I instantly felt better. We enjoyed their delicious drinks menu too, which included yuzu ginger beer and iced green tea.

If you’re over this side of town (or even if you’re not), this little discreet location is well worth the effort of seeking it out.