Binging at Brick & Liquor

Just over a week ago I headed over to the best new hotspot in Tooting, Brick & Liquor. A few nibbles and just one drink soon turned into trying out a few too many from their brand new cocktail menu, which was released the day we visited. 

We started off with a Clover Club, Vanilla-infused gin, lemon juice, egg white & homemade raspberry syrup, typical of my usual drink of choice, sweet and fruity. 

We then nibbled on their Carnivore Platter, all elements bursting with flavour as the next. Teriyaki Steak Skewers, Chicken Lollipops, Pincho Moruno Lamb and Rum & Coke Ribs, served with our home roasted focaccia and our Brick & Liquor dips. One word. YUM. The focaccia and rum and coke ribs where the highlights of the platter, and are making my mouth water just thinking about them.  

In celebration of their new menu, we were then asked behind the bar to make a cocktail of our choice. I went for the Deconstruct-Reconstruct, a cocktail very similar to a Bramble, A deconstructed cocktail with Beefeater gin, lemon, sugar, egg white & Crème de Mure. It was absolutely delicious, but be careful as gets stronger as you drink it, with a mini beefeater gin bottle hung upside down, slowly seeping into the drink as you slurp through. 

Finally, we saw off the night with a Ninety 9. Bring back those childhood memories with Absolut vodka, apple, vanilla liqueur,& vanilla foam. They top it off with some whipped cream and a wafer, so it looks just like a 99! 

A 10/10 experience! I'll be back, and will be the first in line to the opening of their second bar opening in Clapham this Summer!

Going Bananas Over Zeadora

Recently I've been lucky enough to receive my gorgeous STEPHANIE clutch from Zeadora, a brand that came to my attention via instagram for their simplistic designs and beautiful marbled texture bags. 

The first collection was named after the founder Lisa's Grandmother, Zea Theodora, and were all entitled after her favourite songs that she used to play on the piano. I feel that brands that have these extremely personal touches seem to have an extra drive and liveliness behind them, which is most definitely the case for the Zeadora boxes! The second collection, which my STEPHANIE clutch is part of, became more vibrant and bold in their designs, but just as luxurious as the originals, whilst appealing to a wider audience. 

Each clutch comes with their own duster bag (as all good bags do), and two changeable gold and/or silver straps, depending on your choice of design. Mine currently dons the heavier and thicker chain, for a more casual day-to-day look, but I know that I will definitely be using the thinner one come my Summer holiday to Mexico, for a stylish evening look. 

I have to say aside from their STEPHANIE clutch, which I am undoubtedly in love with, I have also had my eye on the wonderful ROMY. Fingers crossed, I might be able to get my hands on this one after payday or as a treat for my Birthday! 

Here's a little peak at the whole collection. Thanks so much to Lisa and the Zeadora team for my bag, a timeless piece that I can strut my stuff in whether it's for a meal, day out, evening or occasion. 

A Gift from Glitzbox: The New Way To Discover Jewellery

A few weeks back I managed to win a prize from a collaboration between the wonderful new jewellery subscription box, GLITZBOX, and Mei-Lei Rose. I was super excited as I had been following the GLITZBOX journey from the get-go, and with their boxes launching just two weeks ago there's been a lot of hype around their monthly service, allowing you to borrow three pieces of jewellery every month and discover fabulous new designers! 

At the end of each month, you decide which pieces you want to buy and which you'd rather return, then you'll receive GLITZcredit towards the pieces you just can't live without! Each customer has a choice between a gold, silver or mixed box (I know I'll be going for a mixed!).

My Mei-Li Rose Diamond Cirque Bracelet was delivered in the same fashion as their typical monthly box, and even came with its own little polish cloth! The packaging is simply gorgeous, a box to keep, a simple clean white with the colourful holographic GLITXBOX logo. 

I'm in love and still haven't taken it off! Such a simple and elegant piece. Thanks so much to GLITXBOX and Mei-Li Rose for this beaut of a bracelet. x