As you know from my last post, I met Stacey for cocktails in the sunshine on the Monday to celebrate finishing work for two weeks and to plan our trip. Since then, I spent time with my family and made daily trips to the gym and enjoyed the sunshine. I took a trip into Liverpool city centre to pick up some must haves for my trip.
Pre-London prep. It was a soaking day! I had my turquoise waterproof on and then I saw this girl in a Joules yellow waterproof with a striped lined hood and I was insanely jealous! My Converse were soaked through so I had a look at the wellies in Primark. Stacey had picked us both up a pair for the festival so I just tried them on to make sure of the correct size with me being an awkward in between size.
I did a proper look around Primark this day and was pleasantly surprised by the accessories. Last time I went into Primark I thought I had outgrown it and was over the place. As I have previously mentioned, I am going for quality over quantity. However, with accessories I can be swayed. A mint green overnight bag caught my eye for only £8, it also comes in black. If I traveled more I would of got both. There was a pretty, bejeweled iPhone case for £3 which I loved but as I drop my phone and have recently cancelled the insurance, I cannot risk a non practical phone case. I also spotted two Aztec, beaded clutch bags too which would be perfect for summer nights on holiday each and every year. I actually only bought two gym tops which I actually went into Primark for and what I needed. I picked up two plain vests for under my kimonos this summer. What restraint. Oh how sensible I am.
Next was Boots and Superdrug. I was planning on buying a lipgloss from Smashbox but got distracted by many things. I got the toiletries that I needed but also spotted the new Maybelline Baby Lips which has arrived finally from the US.
My favourite summer nail colour is a bright pink shade by Barry M for £2.99. I wear this every year. A new bottle always applies easiest and looks neater. I did a mani/pedi that night. I had planned to pay to get my nails done but this is a much cheaper way to do it of course. I also needed travel sized products which I love buying! I bought a teeny Original Source shower gel in the lemon and tea tree scent and as I have stopped using face wipes I just bought a mini pack with just 7 wipes in. I used to use them all the time but they never really cleaned my skin properly. Then I just used them when abroad because I feel they dry the skin out a bit and when I am applying suncream all day I think the wipes balance it out. So basically I keep them for convenience. I am actually using Simple products to clean my skin now and I will do a review and post about that soon.
London.
I met Stacey in Liverpool Lime Street early on Saturday morning and we got the direct train to London Euston. We had a bit of an eventful journey but made it in one piece and were super exited to get to our hotel and then on to the festival in Hyde Park. We travelled in our festival outfits which were playsuits and pumps with our bright waterproofs and changed into our little wellies at the hotel.
We stayed at a hotel right by Hyde Park. The staff were very friendly and helpful. When we checked into the room we thought they'd put Wimbledon on for us but it turned out the TV wouldn't switch off so later that night we had to put a towel or two over the screen to block out the light. We were staying in the Club Room which had a double and a single bed, a fab little bathroom, I would definitely stay there again.
The forecast had been rain on the Saturday it turned out to be mostly overcast, a little shower and a tiny bit of sunshine trying to break through. Just incase we slicked a layer of suncream on before we headed into the park. We took little cans of cocktails with us to drink outside on the grass and we shared those with some South African and American friends we made.
Festival.
Inside we headed straight for the toilets which I was pleasantly surprised by. Next was lunch. Alongside the music, I was looking forward to tasting some fabulous street food. Stacey decided on some spicy paella and I got a burger and chips.
We caught the end of the Cuban Brothers set who I've seen in Ibiza before. They put on a show! I'm not a huge live music fan but I recognised the names of a few of the bands and of course the headliners were Pete Doherty's band The Libertines who I was curious to see. Bands on that day included: The Pogues, The Enemy, Reverend and the Makers, The View. I didn't recognise any songs unfortunately and once the alcohol started to affect people I started to enjoy myself a lot less. Luckily, Pete Doherty did show up and came on even earlier than expected and performed a great set. 30 people were hospitalized due to the crowd serging forward when the band emerged. I chose to stand comfortably at the side by the food stalls and which from a safe distance. Not one bit of me wanted to go in the crowd. I got to dance at the back and enjoy some Ol' El Paso fajitas in my own space. In fact there was a family with a little baby in a sling were I was so you can tell how far back I'd retreated. I'd already been made uncomfortable by a man smashed off his face and shoved metres by a couple of lads who were fighting.
The stylish kids in the riot
The Libertines.
Once Stacey had told me that Pete Doherty was in The Libertines and named a few of their songs I realised I actually knew and liked some of their songs. I downloaded 4 of them and listened to them before our trip. I read up about the band on Wikipedia and was looking forward to seeing them. Pete Doherty looked really well, that was the first thing I thought when he came out onto the stage. I thought he put on a great performance and came across as very caring when he kept stopping the song to check the people at the front were OK. I thought he was adorable when he played the harmonica.
The Libertines.
Once Stacey had told me that Pete Doherty was in The Libertines and named a few of their songs I realised I actually knew and liked some of their songs. I downloaded 4 of them and listened to them before our trip. I read up about the band on Wikipedia and was looking forward to seeing them. Pete Doherty looked really well, that was the first thing I thought when he came out onto the stage. I thought he put on a great performance and came across as very caring when he kept stopping the song to check the people at the front were OK. I thought he was adorable when he played the harmonica.
Sunday in London.
We had a little lie in on the Sunday morning and then headed out for breakfast in Patisserie Valerie.
The shops don't open in London until 12noon so we had a little wander around Carnaby Street and Regent Street. We watched the opening of Hamley's and a dance event on the traffic free Sunday which is a great idea throughout the summer.
Whilst in London I really wanted to visit the temporary rooftop garden at John Lewis Oxford Street. Stacey got a Joe and the Juice and we relaxed on the deckchairs before we headed off for some more exploring.
I was curious to visit the South Bank and see the London Eye, Big Ben etc. When in Australia I loved the Brisbane and Melbourne South Banks and found them similar to the London one with exhibitions and events happening and surprisingly sunshine. I tried lots of chocolatey treats!
We were both so tired so headed to Euston with a bit of time to spare and relaxed in leather armchairs in the station's pub before our train departed.
I had a great weekend. I love visiting London and can't wait to go back.
I think if you search Kitty Sowerby in YouTube you should be able to view my videos from London.
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