The Vintage Emporium

I'm going to hold my hands up and admit i'm a tearoom geek. Give me a slice of cake and i'm yours. So it's no wonder The Vintage Emporuim had been bon my list of places to visit for a long time. When I dragged my friend to Petticoat Lane a few weeks ago I made sure we made a detour to refuel.

I'm an absolute sucker for mixmatched furtiture and crockery and should I ever realise my dream, it's exactly how I would have my very own tearoom. I love the odd tables and chairs and the random nick knacks hanging on the walls. After a long hard look at the menu on the wall I decided on a tomato, mozzarella and pesto granery bread sandwich. It was a bit of a shock when it arrived as you had to put it together yourself! I was a bit wary at first as there didn't seem enough ingredients to make a substanial enough sandwich but I didn't need to have worried. There was plenty and it filled a big lunchtime hole. The sandwich tasted lovely and fresh and arrived very quickly after we ordered. No brown tomatoes or wilted lettace in this sandwich. My only downside was the fact I was too full to try one of the cakes on offer!

If you're ever in Brick Lane and fancy a bit to eat at lunch I fully reconmend it. It's just past Cheshire Street so it's the perfect place to recharge your batteries after you have a good rummage in the massive Beyond Retro warehouse!

There is even a shop below for you to have a mooch around in!

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July empties

This month I seemed to have gotten through more make up than usual which was very well needed. My make up drawer is overflowing and slightly embarrassing to look at!

001. Etat Pur Biomimetique Micellar Cleaning Water
I received this in my goodie bag at the AX Paris event a few months ago and it helped me dip my foot into the cleansing water trend. It makes taking off make up 110% more easier - I'm a major fan. This didn't irritate my eyes and worked wonders getting rid of stubborn mascara. When I used to take off my make up I'd still look like a panda when I woke up the next day!

002. Schwarzkopf Silhouette Color Brilliance Hairspray
This was given to me by the wonderful Sarah and i've had to fight my mum for it all month. The scent is so nice and makes such a welcomed change from the usual hairspray cough-inducing scent. It held every strand in place without a sticky feeling and a little went a long way. I'm not actually sure if it enhanced my colour to be fair but it's on my list to buy again!

003. Garnier Fresh Essentials Refreshing Toner

004. Bourjois Volume Clubbing Mascara
This mascara was recommended to me on twitter after I asked for some drugstore mascaras who lived up to their claims. I loved the big bushy brush and the product glided on without any clumps. It really did do what it said on the pot - with a little helping hand from eyelash curlers but I use them anyway for some extra oomph. It dries very quickly and doesn't smudge. If I didn't have so many other mascaras to work my way through I'd run out and replace this straight away.

005. Caudalie Lip conditioner
This is one of the best lip blams I've tried. It's the perfect remedy to smooth on before you go to bed if you want your lips to be lovely and soft for when you wake up. I think it's the ideal lipstick prep and can be a winner for when I want to wear a red lip. This is a product I can see myself buying time and time again.

006. Superdry Neon Pink Female Fragrance
This was given to me at work and it's brilliant for an everyday perfume. With hints of vanilla, rose and pineapple it feels like a great summer scent. I wasn't too impressed by the hint of musk but that's just personal opinion. It isn't the longest lasting but then it's not going to be for the price.

007. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Medium
I still can't get over the fact this product is under a fiver. It offers very heavy coverage - my favourite kind - and hides a multiple of sins. In fact, my dad tells me I look rough when I don't apply it. Charming! This shade matches my skin perfectly and a little goes a long way. I get a good 6 weeks usage out of this tube.

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Ill be waiting in the photo booth at the underground station

Outfit:
Light denim jacket - Primark
White long line cotton cami - Asos
Blue floral silky trousers - Asos via Petticoat Lane Market
Silver bow sandals - hometown boutique

I was forced into buying these trousers during my trip to Petticoat Lane a few weeks ago. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. They're made of such soft material and anything that feels like I'm wearing pjs outside the house gets a thumbs up from me. Sometimes getting dressed is such effort don't you think? I hope I'm not the only lazybones! RIP to these sandals. I've hardly had had them off my feet this summer and they finally gave up on the way to Covent Garden in my lunch break. I had to do a mad dash to Zara barefoot to try and pick up some replacements. I must admit it wasn't my finest hour hobbling in front of tourists wondering why I decided to leave my house with only one shoe on.  I spent £20 that I didn't really have. Isn't that always the way?

This week will hopefully be a quiet one.  I'm looking forward to hiding indoors and getting into bed for 9pm after going for a few runs. Eeeeek! I don't know what's come over me if I'm honest. My room is at bursting point so I'm going to undertake the mammoth task of gaining some order. I don't really think it's necessary to hold onto Heat magazines circa 2010... I have however got something exciting happening this week as I'm off to the launch of Jurlique at Marks and Spencer on Thursday. Will I see any of you there?

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