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Insta-Life London

The weeks before Christmas are always so busy...besides final projects, essays and exams there is the biggest challenge: finding the perfect Christmas present for everyone. It's though..every year again. I got some inspirations from my favourite online shops net-a-porter and mytheresa, but also yoox has some good gift. And last but not least: Selfridges, Christmas gifts heaven. For fashionistas, foodies, voyagers and everyone else you want to give a unique present. 

So while I was rushing around London - finding presents - and working on University projects, I tried to enjoy a bit of the fabulous London life. I am so in love with this city and every minute I cannot spend outside feels a little bit wasted. Especially because there are those lovely vanilla skies at the moment, which make London look like a pink fairy floss. (...not forgetting the pretty Christmas lights and markets)

Howsoever, here are some snapshots and Instagram pictures of the fabulous London life. For me that means quality time with friends and family. Dinner together, walking around London and all the lovely things you can do in London.

From the left to the right

First line: my healthy snack, goji berries and pistachios, full of vitamins and antioxidants; the beautiful Trafalgar Sqaure at sunset; delicious dessert at Roka, which is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants; Isabel Marant pour H&M bracelet

Second line: Lunch at 202 London; Trying on the Zara skort (skirts meets short); lovely candle-light ambience and tasty cocktails in the Dean Street Townhouse bar; another favourite restaurant: Bocca di Lupo, we had lovely dolci with a very special DIY cannelloni dessert

Third line: Being arty at the British Museum; Sashimi at Roka, oh boy...so delicious; Ambre scent and good music at Sketch bar; and there is finally a KIKO branch in Regent Street

Fourth line: Girls dinner at Sticks n Sushi, a very nice Danish Sushi chain. The dessert combo was very delicious! Can only recommend it; my new Orelia feather bracelet; Bocca di Lupo again, a tasty starter: Burrata and tartar; and last but not least: Kate Spade at Selfridges

The Fat of the Land

The Fat of the Land is a Spanish restaurant in the heart of Marylebone, which just opened last summer. Especially in summer it is a lovely spot for having lunch, as they have tables outside, where one can enjoy the sun almost all day. I go there quite often to have a 'sunny' coffee or some tapas. The staff is very friendly and the ambience is welcoming. The restaurant/pub has two floors, the pub on the street level has a rustic charm with dark wooden tables and garlic and ham hanging in the windows. The upstairs restaurant is a bright, spacious room with huge windows, brick walls and oversized lamps. The food is specialized in Catalonian cuisine and offers delicious and nicely presented tapas and other Spanish delicacies. 

Tricolore Dinner For Two

Linguine al pesto

Who doesn't like Italy and their food...fresh pasta, ciabatta, pizza, olives...and all the fresh vegetables. Unfortunately I can't just travel to Italy right now, therefore Italy has to come to London (at least the food). I made my favorite tricolore salad and some delicious and simple linguine al pesto

Mozzarella, Parmesan, tomatoes, avocado, pine nuts, olive oil, linguine and basil leaves

 halved tomatoes with chopped basil and mozzarella pieces...

...with green salad, avocado, black olives, olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Done!

Pasta!

Linguine al pesto with fresh Parmesan and roasted pine nuts

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