Give me Liberty!

I'm beyond excited about Target's latest collaboration. Let me start by saying that on my recent trip to London, I had the pleasure of staying at the Hilton Courthouse on Regent street, which intersects the SoHo and Carnaby areas of London, and also houses one of the most beautiful retail buildings in the world (in my hunble opinion), Libery of London.
The pictures I've included here can explain better then any of my words, but still don't quite do this magical place enough justice. It's spectacular. Liberty is to me what The Plaza is to brides...just perfect. Everything you didn't know you longed for, right there in 5 floors of glory.
And its not just about the clothing, no no that's just the tip of the iceberg. The real beauty at Libery is the textile floor, housing the most beautiful prints and blends and washes. It's textile heaven, and I haven't even mentioned the rugs.
Ok, enough drooling. Back to my point....Liberty pour Target! Yes, the delicious signature prints of Liberty, taken down a notch for the regular world to swallow, right in our own back yards. While the prints are a bit "dummed down" for lack of better explaination- they are still Liberty beauty and definitely closet (or pantry, or bike rack) worthy. The collection drops the first week in March and will include clothing (bathing suits are ADORABLE), dishware, accessories, and even a beach comber bike- which I am seriously considering. Check out the collection here.
Mark your calendars kids, the British have given us LIBERTY.

Pondering "Soft Power"

Recently I came across an old copy of Harpar's Bazaar, while dining in a little cafe in London. While flipping through pages, the quote pictured here caught my eye.
Now I know the term "soft power" is nothing new to us anymore, but a little refresher in just exactly what it implies, gave me a lot to think about....
I found an interesting definition on Wikipedia..
"Soft power is the ability to obtain what you want through co-option and attraction. It is in contradistinction to 'hard power', which is the use of coercion and payment. Soft power can be wielded not just by states, but by all actors in international politics, such as NGO's or international institutions.[2] The idea of attraction as a form of power did not originate with Nye or Lukes, and can be dated back to such ancient Chinese philosophers as Lao Tsu in the 7th century BC, but the modern development dates back only to the late 20th century."

"Let's change the subject"- the mad hatter

I'm so excited to report that Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp is coming to Imax on March 5. The plans were set yesterday, and i have to say this is one calendar item that I am most looking forward to!
if you haven't gotten lost in the dreamy trailor yet...check it out!

16mm

I had the pleasure of dining at the 16mm Cafe for my last night in London. I was mesmorized by the atmosphere in this tucked away little gem of Soho. Monochrome white decor popped with fresh tulips and swanky french tunes made me feel every bit of elegant that a girl could want. I browsed through an ancient copy of Harpars Bazaar while indulging in my favorite meal of the trip.

Located on D'Arblay Street in the heart of London's Soho neighborhood, this little place is must!

London & Manchester at a glance

Some of my favorite photos of my market trip to the UK last week. Enjoy :-)

Good Habits

South Boston boutique Habit is offering an AMAZING deal. The store has paired up with BuyWithMe.com to offer $75 dollar Habit gift certificates for just $25....um can you say Happy Tuesday?! If you havent been to Habit- this is a great way to be introduced. A Best of Boston winner, this little shop has lots to offer the stylish Bostonian!

All you need to do is go to the BuyWithMe.com website and purchase a voucher. Its that simple people. Go there. Do it.

On a side note, I've used BuyWithMe many times on countless deals for spa treatments, salons, restaurants and have always had positive experiences. Its a great way to experience the finer side of Boston, with a discount!

Recap

Just returned from my week long trip to London.....yes it was amazing.....no I haven't shaken the jet lag yet (its only been 10 hours)

I took millions of pictures and will be sure to post the bests asap.

By far and large my favorite shopping experience of London is Liberty of London (seconded by Portobello Road, but that's for another day). Liberty is full of the most amazing fabrics and designs, not least of which is their collaboration with 10 Corsco Como- check out the images pictured. Just beautiful...

I was so caught up in the the death of the Great Alexander McQueen (click here for a beautiful tribute to him), that I totally ignored the rest of the blogosphere. Turned out I didn't miss much- everyone getting musy over the Valentine's holiday. I'm not much for mushy these days. Give me chocolate and call it a day.