TTN Visits: Pitt Cue Company, Southbank & Bills Restaurant, Covent Garden

After what feels like months (but actually was only a few weeks) The Boy finally allowed me to indulge my inner foodie and drag him around London in search of something to tantalise my taste buds....

First stop: Pit Cue Company

Glossy Box vs Boudoir Prive..

Okay, so I don't pretend to be a beauty pro but I do admit to being a sucker for samples and receiving anything in the post that is not a bill or the local free paper. So when (via twitter) I found out about Glossy Box beauty boxes I immediately signed myself up, then after a few months another similar concept, Boudoir prive, was launched and so i thought 'why the hell not?' and signed up to that too.



The Glossy Box

River Island AW11...

Due to general craziness of my life at present I haven't had much time to wine and dine myself in the Capital. I have, however, had the time to do some online browsing to compile my AW shopping list (note the word BROWSING is used, boo)....

Now, being a curvaceous woman (er, hello, I do actually EAT food in case you hadn't already guessed) my natural curves limit me to what I can wear without either a) making myself look like Ten Tonne Tess or b) like i belong in the circus. This usually means that I am also limited to what high street shops I should even bother to look in as they all cut their clothes slightly differently to each other - regardless of them insisting that they use the same templates.

River Island is generally NOT a shop I can shop in. Don't get me wrong, in the past I have managed to find the odd item that looks nice on but their clothes are usually far too tight (think of sausages and that's what my legs look like in their jeans) and up until my student discount card expired last month *sob* I generally gave this place a miss to save my purse 10%. But, I am very much impressed with many items from their latest fashion 'drop' and for the first time since my young teenage years I am anxious for pay day so I can make a purchase from RI

Here are the two items i most certainly will be snapping up in preparation for the colder months...

Green Chiffon cowl front dress £40

My lust list July 2011

I hate the winter months. I hate the freezing temperatures. I hate the icy winds. I hate the need to eat anything so long as its covered in Gravy and served with Potatos. I hate the dark mornings and the early evenings. And i hate the fact that a crisp cold glass of wine just isnt the same when the weather is not warm and sunny.

To be honest, if it wasnt for the fashion industry providing me with a gorgeous choice of clothes that i can snuggle in to and keep out the warm- I would make like a goose and fly south for the winter!

So, this is my current lust list that i am having to use a whole lot of will power to not buy....



'Andre' Boots £68 - Topshop

Love these... team with anything from skirts and tights to jeans, capri trousers or maxi skirts



'Jive' Patent Pumps £55- Topshop

Sensible heels that are so so cute. The Nude colour will go with anything!



Pink Wool mix Capri trousers £60 - Topshop Premium
Beautiful colour. Add black and gold for a night out or other muted tones for a demure sophis day time look

Studio Top £39.99 - Zara

Love the structured look of this top... can be dressed down with jeans and pumps or up with lots of jewellery and a pencil skirt

Oxblood formal skinny capri cigarette trouser £38 - Topshop
Love this colour. Its rich and perfect on any skin tone. Add wedge boots or pumps and a see through black shirt would make this look incredible. Day or night.

Nude Waterfall Crop jacket £60 - Topshop

This is a all-year-round jacket. Perfect for us petite girlies, and can be worn to the office or to the pub!

Grey studio top £39.99 - Zara
Love this. Simple structuring that will go from day to night just by adding heels and lots of chunky jewellery

Blue Tulip dress £69.99 - Zara
I have this in floral, and i am seriously contemplating buying this to see me through the winter partying season. I am loving zaras dresses right now. They look far more expensive than they actually are.

Powder Beige Midi Skirt £19.99 - H&M
Beautiful. Team with wedge boots, tights, cropped jumper and skinny belt to look like a lady!

xxx TTN xxx