A Fashionista's Afternoon Tea

England is very famous with its high tea tradition, we can have an afternoon tea at noon or past almost in all British restaurants. The Berkeley Hotel serves an afternoon tea with a twist; cakes, mousse, all the sweet delicacies inspired by fashion's high end brands collection, based on seasons. So as promised, the photos from afternoon tea last May. And not just a usual English afternoon tea, it's a fashionista's one.

Prada Geisha like white chocolate and Grand Marnier oversized coat embellished with red poppies

Alexander McQueen whimsical yellow honeycomb cream oversized dress topped with marsipan bee

Jason Wu coconut "Carolyn" hatbox shape cake bag sandwiched in retro leopard print chocolate

Balenciaga modern monochrome dark and white chocolate mousse dress set on a pecan nut brownie topped with flamenco ruffles

Oscar de la Renta playful high waisted peach-pink bavarois shorts embellished with strawberry compote rosettes

Manolo Blahnik's slingback chocolate biscuit heel with baby blue icing topped with timeless pearl

Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian chic pistachio green and vanilla striped pannacotta dress topped with chocolate ring

And we even got a 'goodie bag' when we went home!

The cakes, pannacotta, mousse, were delish and the Posh Pomelo & Melon tea was just absolutely amazing.  I made most of my 2 hours there (the time slot that was usually given per table) unlike my first visit which was rushed because I needed to go to the airport right after. This high tea venture was definitely recommended, especially if you call yourself a fashionista ;)

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Inspiration Sunday

Feeling guilty for abandoning my blog for about a week. Cliche reason. Uni has taken most of my time and energy, and the remainder I give to my social life and sleep. Here are some pictures that I compiled. I'm currently into something patterned and a bit elaborate. Hopefully these photos that I took from random sources would brighten up your inspired mind as well :)

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Images from Jak & Jil, The Coveteur, Lookbook, Axioo, Tumblr, etc

Restaurants Hopper

My kind of perfect day is when you have no work to worry about and you just chill in restaurants with a small group of friends, chatting (besides cuddling in your bed with your big blanket while it's raining outside and you read and drink hot chocolate and eat a slice of cake or pastry). And I got to do the first one last Monday with my friends.

We started at Maison Barteux, a small cafe in Soho, recommended by Lady Iron Chef, by the way, ordered cakes and hot drinks. Strawberry cheesecake and hot chocolate for me, croissant and latte macchiato for my friend, apple crumble and cappuccino for my other friend, and jam macaroon and tea for my other friend (wasn't trying to bore you with all the details but I can't help it. It was cute that we ordered different things all at once).

Then of course, after all the sweet treatments for brunch, we went to a Chinese restaurant for a real lunch in Chinatown called the Jen Cafe (didn't sound Chinese at all but there you go). We decided to try their home made dumplings (one fried, one steamed), soup with noodle and fish balls, and honey BBQ pork with rice. Yummy as well.

After the savoury lunch and still didn't feel that we've talked enough, we moved to an afternoon tea cafe for their afternoon tea. The cafe was called Camellia's Tea House in Kingly Court, also by a walking distance from Chinatown (it was still counted as Soho). They have a superbly large selection of tea and their scone was the best because it wasn't as crumbly as other scones that I've tried. The place was very cute and cozy.

By the time we finished at that cafe, it was already time for dinner. Just a few steps away from Kingly Court, there was heaven. Kidding. But similar place to heaven, it was a steak house named Flat Iron, in 17 Beak Street, Soho. Their steak, even though they only have one type, was, hands down, the best steak I've ever eaten in London yet. And the price was very reasonable, £10 per portion. Their dessert, a salted caramel chocolate mousse, was mouthwatering. And people who knew me well know that I don't like mousse. I didn't like veggies too but their veggies were fairly nice. The peppercorn and bernaise sauces for the steak were absolutely delicious. I've ever said before that Gourmet Burger Kitchen served the best burger in town, but guess what, I've found the competitor yo! And it was here. Seriously. This place/chef/owner/food were God sent. Truly. Recommended 100%.

I think this is my first time posting about food completely and not about my outfit or inspirations. Might do this more often, giving guides to good restaurants in London town, although I'm not the expert. But one thing about me is I want to try different restaurants every time I go out, so new references should be coming every now and then. Haha.

Ciao.

Edinburgh

Currently in Scotland enjoying my holiday with some friends and food. Therefore there will be some postponing on my outfit posts but here are some pics from Edinburgh. Road trip start today, will be so fun!

Maze by Gordon Ramsay

I was lucky enough to try this in Melbourne before it closed down, said my sister. But even luckier, cause I still can eat Maze here in London. By the way, I think Maze is better than the Three Michelin Stars Restaurant Gordon Ramsay even though Maze got no Michelin Stars. Honest opinion. I don't know if my tongue decided to be different on the day I tried Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, or maybe it's the truth, but anyway... PICS!

Ravioli of Southern Rock Lobster

Marlborough King Salmon

Crispy Pork Belly

Northern Rivers Veal

Rhubarb Compote Yogurt, Freeze Dried Raspberry

Exotic Fruit Vacherin Passion Fruit & Banana Sorbet

Hot Chocolate Fondant Pumpkin, Gingerbread Ice Cream

The first few pictures were not Maze, actually. They were taken in Koko Black. My sister liked the ice chocolate. I couldn't remember how it tasted like. Hahaha... However, I think I like Max Brenner better :)

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P.S. Please do. Drooling over your laptop/computer screen, I mean.