Exploring London Town

Being touristy with my bestie Ashley of SideSmile Style – we met through blogging, but our friendship has far exceeded the ‘world of the web’. Funny how things like that can happen. When I start feeling like I really don’t want to post another IG post in my life {we all have the anti-social media days, right?! please tell me I’m not the only one}, I love reflecting back on the many positive things that have come since launching LICP almost 4 years ago.thanks Graphic Image for hooking us up with sweet passport covers + luggage tags!Amazing balloon installation at Covent Garden – a large, popular square in central London. It’s full of shops, dining options, and amazing people watching. They often have different installations on display for onlookers to check out.Architecture loving.full Military inspired look hereCheesin’ it up on our first day! I mean, when in London…
Tourists Mind the gap.Taking a break on the green next to Big Ben.The tube in London is seriously the easiest public transit I’ve ever experienced. Way clearer + easier than NYC. They have signs posts EVERYWHERE. Theres’ no way you can get lost.Our home for the week – killer neighborhood and centrally located! Would highly recommend if you’re looking to visit London. Hotels can be a bit on the pricier side, but having easy access to multiple tube stations, and everyday conveniences like pubs + Starbucks, make it a winner in my book. Note that the hotel rooms in London are SMALL. Like smaller than NYC small.see full Black + White Check Midi look hereSuch a vision in person. Unfrouantely I didn’t get to ride her {for the next visit}, but oh my goodness, the London Eye was amazing just to look at. You can’t really see in this picture, but a variety of country flags are on the underside of each carriage! I tried to wait for the good ‘ol US of A to come around, but the wheel moves slower than you might think. Ha.London at night…such a beauty.There he is in all his glory..Big Ben!Kensington neighborhood exploring. see full Black + White Check Midi look hereNew designer duds, thanks to FarFecth.
Visit to the River Island flagship store! Complete with it’s own VIP shopping area {see above}, A + I were feeling so fancy fancy.Pale Pink Hues at a presentation…to. die. for.Kensington exploringsee full Navy + Mustard look hereFloral Midi Dress – check out the full outfit post!
Colorful doors + pathways around Kensington are a MUST to go check out! So many photo worthy spots, not to mention it’s much more peaceful + a great break for the hectic-ness of the city center.
River Island has been one of favor UK based brands for the past few years, so visiting one of their massive flagship stores to pull looks with their team was SO fun.

Rooftop party overlooking Covent Garden Square {talk about location} for the Topshop x rewardStyle partyInteresting note – breakfast, as we think of it here in America, is not really a thing in London {can’t speak for the rest of the UK}. Most cafe pretty much just serve pastries, pastries, and more pastries. After days of Ashley + I not being able to have just some freakin’ eggs for breakfast, we happily stumbled across the cutest cafe spot – The Black Penny – right down the street from our hotel! Not only did they serve up delicious eggs {totally hit the spot}, they have THE MOST incredible homemade blackberry jam – paired with freshly made sourdough bread. Not to mention the place itself is adorable. Is it weird to say this breakfast was probably my favorite meal of the trip?! Haha. Strange, but so true. London is definitely not what I would consider a ‘foodie’ place.Roodtop sips in a Houndstooth number by Zara.Floral Midi Dress – check out the full outfit post!

This post has been a long time coming, so without further adieu…ello, London! Last September marked not only my first visit to London, but my first trip to Europe! Coming off the heels of NYFW, and off to London Fashion Week with two of my nearest + dearest {Ashley + Luccia}, I’d say it was a pretty epic way to introduce myself across the pond. Granted I know it’s been a while, but one of my goals for 2016 is to better document and share my travels with you guys! It’s never too late to describe an experience for the first time. And hey – perhaps this account will inspire some of you to take the trip!

Hope you enjoyed this little travel tidbit – there’s plenty more to come this year!