OOTD: Checked midi dress

Outfit:
Beige trench coat: ASOS (similar)
Midi checked dress: ASOS
Croc print leather skater shoes: Vans via TK Maxx (similar)
Poppy Red Lily: Mulberry

So we've hit November eh? I honestly can't believe it's this time of year again but I'm not complaining as it means my trip to Glasgow is creeping even closer. My friend is getting married on 27th December so we've decided to stay for the full week and see out the New Year in the Scottish city. If anyone has any tips then I would love to hear them please! I already have a few places booked in to eat but it can't hurt to have some more ideas.

I had a little ASOS splurge last month and picked up this dress as I was in desperate need of some casual dresses. A very good decision! I love the soft flannel material and the slouchy fit which makes it perfect for wandering around a windy city. I wore this on my trip to Devon a few weeks ago. We stayed in Plymouth for a long weekend revisiting my best friends old university haunts. I didn't realise how much a needed a weekend away with my favourite girls and the sea air until we arrived at midnight on a Friday night. It's such a beautiful part of the world and exactly what I needed to switch off from that London life. I love it but sometimes you just crave fresh air and the sound of the sea!

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Restaurant review: Shackfuyu, Soho, London

Way back in September, we all scheduled in a trip to Japanese restaurant Shackfuyu to try their new brunch offerings in celebration of Lily's birthday. We'd been before to try the dinner menu but as massive fans of brunch, we were all desperate to try their new offering.

Priced at £35, the Sunday brunch includes unlimited prosecco or pineapple sake. God I love this unlimited trend in London at the moment. I opted for a glass of prosecco while I drooled over the menu. Included in the price were two small dishes and one big dish - an insane amount of food and a combo that will leave you waddling out of the building. You also get a fresh fruit platter and their famous french toast served with green tea soft serve for dessert to share.

After lots of deliberation, I decided to go with my old faithful Korean fried chicken wings. These are absolutely incredible and one of my favourite things I have eaten. Anywhere! The sweet, spicy sauce scattered with sesame seeds with the succulent chicken is just the perfect combination. Then keen to try as much as we could, Hannah and I tag teamed and picked two things to share. Intrigued by the green tea waffle, we decided to have this as one of our options. Topped with crispy, smoked bacon, gooey maple syrup and a black sesame butter, it was well worth the punt. A great sweet tweet for such a savoury brunch. We also shared the Katsu Sando which was a breaded chicken in a sandwich with a tonkatsu sauce. A bizarre concept but something that I really enjoyed. The sweet sauce was extremely addictive. For our large dish Hannah and I decided to share the beef short rib as we'd had it before and fell in love. Incredible tender beef served with a bundle of iceberg lettuce and two sauces. Prepare to fight over the last piece if you go for this!

Once again it was another successful trip to Shackfuyu. Service did leave a lot to be desired at times as it was slow despite it not being overly busy. But they were pretty quick in filling up our glasses which is always a winner. I think the brunch is great value as a good amount of food is on offer. I'll definitely be back!

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The top 5 attractions to visit in Bratislava

Bratislava Castle
Located up high on top of a hill, the castle is stunning. One of the prettiest ones I've been too. More like a chateau-style building, it dominates the city's skyline. We didn't pay to go in but we had a lovely time wandering around the grounds. Restored in 1957, it overlooks the Danube river. It's such an imposing building that you can see it holding fort from almost all over the city and makes a great landmark to get to know your bearings.

UFO tower
Officially known as the Most SNP bridge but commonly known as the UFO bridge, it links the old town to the new town. Constructed in 1972, there's a restaurant up the top of the observation tower but we just went to the bar for a drink. I've heard it's extremely expensive - very well true judging by the bill for four g+ts... It's about 6 euros to get the lift to the top and you're greeted with beautiful views over the whole city. It's well worth a trip to get a feel of old and new Bratislava.

Old Square
Like many Eastern European cities I've been there, there is a picturesque old square in the middle of the ole town. A little market holds fort in the middle surrounded by pretty colourful old buildings and hustle and bustle. It's a great place to sit outside with a drink and watch the world go by. I noticed that Bratislava has a fantastic cafe culture so definitely take advantage of this.

Blue Church
When I stumbled across this down a side street in the middle of a housing estate, I was literally blown away. The vibrant shades of blue and white looked stunning basking in the sunshine. Unable to go in, we wandered around the outside in awe. It's one of the most beautiful buildings I have seen in real life.

Slavin war memorial and crematory
Make sure you pack comfortable shoes for this hike! Perched high up on top of a enormous hill, this statue is again something that can be seen from all over the city. It was built as a memorial and crematory for the fallen Russian soldiers who liberated the city from the Nazis in WWII. Once you finally make it to the top, you'll be rewarded with incredible views. Take a seat and marvel at the city below you.

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