So I have fallen in love... | teacups and tealights

I met the coat of my dreams a few days ago. 

Pearl Coat - Collectif Clothing

Oh my goodness I love it so much. It was during a spontaneous trip to Brighton with a dear friend of mine from secondary school. She happens to know the Brighton Laines like the back of her hand (I am not so fortunate) so shopping around that area with her is a brilliant experience. We started in Bond Street where I spied the 'Collectif Clothing' shop sign.

Addition to the Handbag Family! | teacups and tealights

I recently received a belated 18th birthday present from my Auntie, who I rarely get to see as she lives far away from me. This means that we don't get a lot of time to talk about the things we love so buying presents for each other is pretty tricky. Despite this, I completely and utterly loved it! It turned out to be something I had had on my wishlist for ages...

Let loose in London: Bond in Motion | teacups and tealights

I 100% prefer buying presents than receiving them. Anyone else? It's getting to watch them open a present that you know they will love and seeing them be so pleased with it. It's my boyfriend's 19th birthday next Tuesday and knowing him very well makes it even more fun going present shopping (though it can damage your bank balance!). I decided that I wanted to take him somewhere awesome as one of his two birthday presents, so I began the Google search. Eventually I found something ideal and I marveled at the perfection. An exhibition in the London Film Museum, Covent Garden featuring most of the iconic vehicles from the James Bond film franchise. 1) He is a hardcore James Bond fan, 2) he is madly in love with the Aston Martin DB5, along with several other well known Bond cars. I don't think I could have found a better gift.

Let loose in London: The Shard | teacups and tealights

If there is one thing that all my friends and family know about me, it's that London is one of my true loves. I can't get enough of that city. I go as often as I can which is usually once every few months. I have had some amazing opportunity's given to me involving visiting London, but mostly it's just a much needed visit with a friend of mine. Last weekend was one of those much needed visits. Last weekend I was staying with my cousins in Tunbridge Wells, and on the Saturday we got the train to London after booking tickets to go up The Shard. For someone who is head over heels for London, this is a big thing.