Revenge Friday: Soho Shopping Trip, Charity shop purchases

 Hello darlings x

I had a couple of nice days off this week and I have a little haul to show you of odds and ends. I hope you enjoy reading; hopefully it is useful to you somehow. 

Fun Shopping Trip in London

I went into London on Sunday by myself because my father wanted me to have a look and see if there were any of the records he wanted for Record Store Day. If you don't know, RSD is it is basically a day to celebrate Record Stores and they will have like special vinyl releases which are only available to purchase in a participating store. It actually took place on Saturday but I thought I would go and have a look and see if there was anything available that my father wanted, it is a shame because it would have been a nice atmosphere but I still had fun. I went to Soho where there are 5 record shops close together.

These are what I got...

I wasn't quite sure what I was buying lol. I did purchase one for myself, you can probably guess which. 

Then after doing some shopping I went to Farmer J Piccadilly; my mum has really got me into this lunch place. It does like salad plates, where you pick a main (I always go for the tofu) and two salads- it's yummy and feels healthy.

I also popped to a stationary shop Choosing Keeping because I wanted to buy my father a Birthday card. My father drinks lots of herbal tea, so I got him a card that looks like a tea bag and the envelope is the tea bag envelope... you get the picture. I was also planning to buy him some tea (it is a theme); I was thinking about going to Postcard Tea but it is closed on Sunday. Then (tbh I am not sure why I brought this) I also got my dad this kiwi shaped rubber... I thought it was cool, now I am not so sure. I also got my sister a Postcard for Easter, it is a bit of an inside joke with the shadow puppet.

I just realised writing this that I already got my dad a birthday card... 

Then I went to Glossier and brought some skincare. Then I made my way back. I actually had such a fun shopping trip.

Charity Shops

I popped down to my high street for brunch and I stopped by a charity shop because I thought I might be able to pick up some bits for work... and I did. 

Ignore the jeans.

I purchased this gorgeous blazer which (you can't really see from the photo) is purple and white herringbone. I think this would look really nice over a shift dress or just a shirt and smart trousers. I think it is really pretty and chic. I paid £12 and it is Ralph Lauren.

Then I purchased this beautiful linen shirt/Jacket. The photo doesn't do it justice because I hadn't fastened it very neatly, it is gorgeous. I think with black trousers, briefcase and ballet flats, it will look very smart. This cost £16 and it is by Max & Co. I think I just need to alter the sleeves and I will add a hook & eye to just ensure the neckline stays closed.

So altogether I paid £28 for the two which I think is actually a fair price.

Another thing to buy in a charity shop for work is like wristlets or pouches. I like to keep a clutch or pouch in my big work bag (something that holds banks cards, a plastic bag, phone, pads, lipstick, pens etc) that I can take to the bathroom or coffee shop. You can normally pick up some cute ones from the charity shops. I saw this chic red leather brand new Bimba Y Lola one in a charity shop... I sort of regret not buying it tbh but I do have a lot of pouches so I couldn't justify it. I also saw a Smythson one. Defo have a look in charity shops if you are after that sort of thing. 

Easter Treats

What Easter treats are we enjoying this year? I brought these white strawberries from M&S and I was so excited to try these... but they were lowkey not good... they were just strawberries- sort of average ones. They do taste a bit better if take them out the fridge and leave them to sit for a little, before eating 

I, of course, picked up some speckled eggs- love these. I love simnel cake so hopefully I can pick up a little one for myself. Yeah let me know what you are tucking into this Easter.

Anyway, I am wishing you a fabulous revenge weekend!

Love,

Happy Hippo x

Revenge Friday- Easter vibes

 Hello bunnies x

I hope you are well and having a good Easter. I am working unfortunately on the Saturday and Easter Monday too. 

My Easter decorations.

Revenge Friday- Revenge Trip to Crystal Palace

I am on my own for easter and I feel like everyone has left London so I sort of wanted to go into town and go to a department store and buy some Easter treats to get in the mood. However, I woke up and just couldn't be arsed. So instead I just went to Crystal Palace and it was actually so lovely. I went to a Cafe for lunch and got an omelette and chips which I ate on the terrace. I am trying to remember the last time I went to Crystal Palace and yeah it has been ages- I sort of forgot how lovely it is. I had a browse of the boutiques, antiques shops and charity shops. I promptly left one charity shop when I saw an ugly shein dress for sale for £10.95- they're delusional.

Then I went to a chocolate Cafe, Blowing Dandelion which was really cute they had like lots of easter eggs and truffles for sale- it was very busy as you can imagine. I chose four little eggs and I also got a hot chocolate to-go because I wanted to walk through the park with it. The staff were really friendly and the hot chocolate was good. So yeah I recommend you going if you live in the area and you want to buy some chocolate.

They let me pick the ribbon colour too! I also picked up some earl grey tea from the health food shop because I want to make an afternoon tea on Sunday with hot cross buns and I will have my chocolate.

Then I walked through Crystal Palace park and made my way home.

Anything else?

I am going to have a think about some things to write for the next few Revenge Friday posts.

I actually did manage to finish sewing a dress. I think it looks really cute. I have decided to start doing a quarterly sewing post. So that will be posted maybe next week.

Alright see you next week!

love, 

Happy Hippo