Les Trois Garçons

Seared Landes foie gras with plum compote and Granny Smith apple to start followed by Red Mullet with aubergine caviar, celery, chorizo and saffron sauce. Sound appetizing?

Then go to Les Trois Garçons, it is an elegant and luxurious restaurant, with a dark interior but is softened by candle light and the reflective sparkles from the chandeliers. It is a well-known french restaurant and one you must not miss if you're walking around trendy Shoreditch and Hoxton.

Where is it?

1, Club Row

Shoreditch

London, E1 6JX

T. +44 (0)20 7613 1924

If you like this place then try the two other restaurants by the same owner. Annex 3, has such a beautiful atmosphere, every single inch of Annex 3 has been decorated whether in paint, wallpaper, cloth or goldleaf, floor to ceiling! A feast for the eye! 

Plus it is half restaurant and the other a trendy cocktail bar, which is always crowded with a stylish young crowd. 

Where is it?

6, Little Portland Street

London, W1W 7JE

T. +44 (0)20 7631 0700

And finally the top cocktail bar: Loungelover. Following the other two restaurants it is worth going there even if it is just to see! 

Where is it?

1, Whitby Street

London, E1 6JU

T. +44 (0)872 148 0023

Enjoy!!!! xx

Pro Qm

This library used to be a butchers shop. It is now converted into an amazing place to find all different kinds of books on design, graphics, architecture and pop culture and is run by three practising architects who working together on Berlin town planning! Definitely a must to go there even if you don't buy anything it is worth seeing it!!

Where is it?

Alte Schönhause

Strabe 48

10119 Berlin

T. +44 2472 8520

www.pro-qm.de

Berlin time!

BLUSH DESSOUS... This is the place to find delicious lingerie from owner Claudia Kleinert's own label, as well as a hand-picked selcetion of silky skimpies from the likes of  Cavalli, Fifi Chachnil and Malizia in saucy, purple-tinted boudoir surroundings. The store's pièce de résistance is a king-sized, brown velvet upholstered 1970's bed, complete with retro radio in the headboard. Shopping companions can be left there with a selection of cult German magazines while you occupy yourself with the serious business of what not to wear. 

Where is it?

Rosa - Luxemburg

Srabe 22

10178 Berlin

T. +49 2809 3580

FIORUCCI

Guarda, forse accanto a te c'è un angelo... That's the logo of this famous italian fashion label in Milan. It started in the 60's and still continues today... It is like an enormous, trendy bazaar. The shop is spread out over three levels and offers a bit of everything; hair accessories, gigantic fabric flowers and trendy clothes in mad styles amongst other things... 

The jeans are Fiorucci's trademark, they fit perfectly and they are in every colour you can imagine (yellow, peach, red, pink, fucsia, bright green). Everytime I'm in Milan it's a definite place to go for me, I love seeing the new things they come up with and it's the perfect place to find original ideas for presents! 

I could spend hours in the store just looking around, although at the end I just end up buying a really pointless thing which looked SO cute in the shop... ;)

Where is it?

2, Galleria Passarella

Milano 20122

T. +39 (0)2 7602 2452

Absolute Vintage...

Welcome to Absolute Vintage! This London shop has been voted one of the top 100 stores you MUST visit in the world... I have to say it's quite incredible, you can find anything there. Once you go in it's impossible to get you out of there, you just get lost between the huge selection of shoes and bags, millions of dresses and plenty of other accessories!

It's located right next to Brick lane, so once you're there stay and walk around. It's my favourtie area in London...I loved walking around there and discovering new shops, restaurants, etc. 

And of course you can't forget to visit Spitafields market (Commercial st) a large indoor market that has stalls drenched with books, CD's, jewelry, food, bread stalls and obviously clothes stall (both second hand and new).

Have a great day!

Where is it?

15, Hanbury St.

Spitafields

London E1 6QR

St. Martins Lane Hotel

This top class hotel is located in the heart of Covent Garden and the theatre 

within walking distance of nightlife, restaurants, shopping, museums,  Trafalgar Square, Soho...It design is from renowned french designer Phillippe Starck, providing funky and original interiors with a highly personalised service and a minimalist style!

The rooms are amazing, they have floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of central London, an electric mix of furniture and a one-of-a-kind interactive light installation, you can choose from colours such as; red, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, orange...

For dinner you can try the restaurant Asia de Cuba, it serves a mix of Asian and Cuban dishes and it even has a chocolate menu!!

And finally you can try Light Bar, a vibrant and cozy venue! It has a huge variety of different, and delicious, cocktails! The Raspassion Martini is my favourite... 

Enjoy! 

Where is it?

45, St.Martins Lane

London, WC2N 4HX

T. +44 (0)20 7300 5500

RELLIK

RELLIK is a unique and independently owned vintage boutique stocking clothing and accessories ranging in style and content from the 1920's to the mid 80's. Designers include Vivianne Westwood, Alaia, Bill Gibb, Bodymap, Comme des Garçons, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, Maclaren, YSL, Yohji Yamamoto, Pucci and Ossie Clark to name a few. 

Here you can find things for every different taste. 

It is situated just next to Portobello rd. It opened in 1999 by three partners who met while running their own successful market stalls on Portobello rd! 

Where is it?

8, Golbourne Road

Westbourne Park

London W10 5NW

T. +44 (0)20 8962 0089

Kokon To Zai

This shop is situated in the heart of Soho, it's a small shop but a great inspiration! 

They sell brands such as; Vivienne Westwood, Bernhard Willhelm, Cassette Playa, Material Boy, Raf Simons, and the recently most interesting graduated fashion students!

The owners, designer Marjan Pejoski and Sasha Bezovski, have also launched a collection of clothes for men called KTZ.

They have a really cool collection but a part from their wide range of clothing they also sell shoes, accessories as well as a selection of Dance music on Vinyl and CD's. 

Where is it?

57, Greek Street

W1D 3DX Soho

London

T. +44 (0)20 7434 1316

NEW!! 

86, Golborne Rd

W10 SPS 

London 

T. +44 (0)20 8960 3736

48, Rue Tiquetonne

7S002 Paris

T. +33 (0)1 423 692 41

The world according too...

This week we're moving to London...I love this city as well! I lived there 6 months in 2007, I was studying short courses at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, I had a really great time there and spent there the enough time to know some of the coolest places there! 

You must be wondering what the title I put means? Well it is actually the name of the shop; The world according to... This is an ultra-cool one stop cult shop stocking the best of women's street style and fashion!

This shop is in a basement but is not cluttered, layout is spacious and the neon lights add a touch of disco. All of london cool chicks come here looking for the greatest and latest! 

Where is it?

4,Brewer street 

London - W1F 0SB

T. +44 20 743 712 59

Le "Relais de l'Entrecôte"

You have to go here if you're in Paris... It is not very fashionable or trendy but the food is just INCREDIBLE!

This restaurant offers a fixed menu for everyone, for 22€; a walnut salad to start with, followed by two plates of tasty rib steak and fries served with a sauce whose recipe is kept secretly by the owners of l'Entrecôte. The sauce is amazing, everyone has tried to copy it, restaurants, customers, even me (!), but i has not even come out close to how delicious it is!

You can not book and yet people are willing to queue half an hour to enjoy this divine menu! To try and avoid this queue you should arrive early, around 12:30 or in the evening at 20h. 

The desserts are à la carte, try the Relais cake, a chocolate fondant, you'll love it! 

Where is it?                                            

15, rue Marbeuf

75008 Paris VII

T. +33 (0)1 49 52 07 17

20, rue Saint-Benoît

75006 Paris VI

T. +33 (0)1 45 49 16 00

bc for BLACK CALAVADOS

My proposal tonight is this small but trendy nightclub. It has an original, modern restaurant on the first floor where you can enjoy music and good food (open until 2AM)! 

 The whole place is designed with accents of stainless steel and handsome parquet floors, although the real lure here is the pretty fashion crowd! 

On the ground floor is the resolutely chic and intimate bar, it´s always full, especially on Tuesday's!

Here you have to try the pink mojito deluxe, Rhum Bacardi with fresh raspberries, mint and lime... delicious!! 

Hope you like it and have a great night out!

Where is it?

40, Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie

Paris VIII

T. +33 (0)1 47 20 77 77 

Andy Whaloo

Sitting at home watching a boring film on TV in a language you don't even understand? I mean where else COULD you be on a wednesday night? Mmmm...what about... Andy Whaloo! 

This is a moroccan bar, really cozy and stylish, it mixes pop-art and recycled Moroccan plastic bottles, cans, store designs, etc. 

There is no need to dress up, so there is no excuse not to go!

Try the Mojito...you won't regret it!!! 

Where is it?

69 rue des Graviliers

75003 Paris

T. +33 (0)1 42 71 20 38

PARIS, PARIS!

Paris! It is definitely my favorite city...I spent two months there (September, October) and loved every part of it! I worked in a hotel in Rue de L'Arcade, and lived with my best friend in Rue Bosquet, in the 7ème arrondissement. There is just everything there; the french cafés, trendy bars and nightclubs, delicious restaurants, amazing shops and of course... La Tour Eiffel! 

As soon as I arrived, although it was on a Sunday evening in the poring rain, I knew I was going to love it and not want to leave! 

Of course two months isn't that long to know all the hot places to go but... I had the help of my Parisian friends :)

Olivia xx