The Pink Coat

 Lunch at Busaba Eathai (I think that's how it's spelled...) in Kingston

Backpack - Furla

Black polo-neck thermal - Walford
Jeans - Vintage Levi 501's
Ankle Boots - Mistress
Coat - Banana Republic

My cute Mama!

So I'm a little bit obsessed with this baby pink coat... I'd been looking for one that wasn't overpriced (I found too many that were 400 quid!) or made 100% out of polyester for a long time, and eventually found this gorgeous number from Banana Republic. It's got that smart casual vibe that I long for in many outfits, and is made out of 70% wool, and for the price that it was, I would say it was definitely worth the money, as a coat like this will last me years! I wanted to pair the coat with a relatively casual outfit, to give it a more pulled together look, and here it is - hope you enjoy the pictures!

The Artisan

My favourite coffee shop, pretty much of all time, is a small chain called 'Artisan' - it can be found in Stamford Brook, Putney and Ealing Broadway. The one I frequent in is in Stamford Brook, and it is definitely the place to go if you want a cup of good quality coffee and maybe a quick lunch and a slice of cake (or two).

Iced-Latte

Mocha and a chocolate fairy-cake

Latte

A quick breakfast

How adorable?

A little preview of the Artisan interior

The 'Where's Wally?' wall collage by the bathrooms

The interior decor in the shop is simple but stylish - blackboards, recreation hardware, old-school tables and chairs, and loads of mismatched metal lampshades. Very much industrial chic!

My Top picks are:

- The Latte: It is perfect. Smooth, not too strong but not too milky. The perfect balance.
- The Hot Chocolate: The perfect winter pick-me-up, rich but smooth and milky
- The Ice-Latte: Summer. Need I say more?
- The Chocolate Guinness cake: YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS! This is the most perfect, dense chocolate cake, and a coffee's perfect companion

They've also got brilliant sandwiches, daily soups/foods, breakfast goods, cakes, biscuits, and an array of teas. And did I mention that the staff are always friendly and sweet? Oh, and that they have a spin-wheel for when you collect 8 coffee stamps? No? Well then GO!