Some of you may or may not know that last year I completed my degree in photography, specialising in Fashion. So when I heard that Somerset House was hosting the largest fashion photography exhibition in UK of Guy Bourdin, one the most influential photographers, I just knew I had to go. The exhibition is incredibly diverse including editorials, advertorials, film and black and white images. My favourite set of images were the four in the photo above, I loved how they all looked together and they really sum up Bourdin's photographic style; bright, bold and feminine. I also think he had a bit of a thing for legs, if you visit the exhibition you'll notice this is a strong theme throughout. I visited the exhibition on a Saturday and considering it was in the afternoon in one of the busiest city's there wasn't many people there, which was great for me as I got to look at each photo for as long as I liked. As well as it being an amazing exhibition, it's supported by NARS which meant there was a little make up stand in the exhibition shop, perfect for you beauty bloggers! Somerset House always hosts the most amazing photography shows, I just hope one day I get to see David LaChapelle's work there! Guy Bourdin: Image Maker is on until 15th March.
After wondering around the exhibition for so long my boyfriend and I had began to work up a huge appetite, and what better way to fill it with a trip to Meat Market. I've always been apprehensive to go because as a veggie the words 'Meat Market' don't really fill me with confidence. However after taking at the carbs filled menu, I found that there was plenty for me to eat. We picked up a few treats including; Cheese fries, deep fried mac 'n' cheese bites and the Dead Hippie Burger (for him). They have some amazing sound cocktails there too, I really loved the sound of 'Brainfreeze'; a strawberry, mango or passion fruit sorbet with tequila topped off with a splash of lemonade. Sounds like the perfect drink to cool down with in the summer. Located in the heart of Covent Garden it means that after refueling there are plenty of shops to dip in and out of and get a feel of London. One of my favourite shops to visit is Kate Spade tucked away in Langley Court, it's full of cute accessories to lust over! Of course whilst you're in the area don't forget to visit Cybercandy where you can find tonnes of American treats and Soda's. Then finally visit traditional British sweet shop Hope and Greenwood to stock up on sweets to gobble on the train journey home.
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I have been a huge fan of Tim Walker's work for a good few
years now, it all started when I choose to explore the theme of fantasy for my
A level photography. So when I saw that Somerset House were hosting an
exhibition of his work I knew I had to go. The exhibition is amazing, it
combines props, photographs and words beautifully to show the audience a real insight to
him and how he goes about producing his work. I've never been to an exhibition
where I have felt like I am part of one of the artist's photographs. The
exhibition is free and is on right up until the 27th January so you have ages
to go and see it, but I recommend you go sooner rather than later as you really
do not want to miss out!
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After the amazing exhibition we headed to Soho for out first trip to the lovely Breakfast Club cafe , I had the veggie all American Pancakes which had pancakes
(obviously), eggs, veggie sausage, mushrooms, home-style fried potatoes and
maple syrup (see photo below). It was my first time having eggs for ages and I
was pleasantly surprised that I didn't hate them as much as I thought I would.
My boyfriend went for the Half Monty which had Bacon, sausage, eggs, beans,
tomato and toasted multigrain bloomer. There were so many things on the menu I
wanted to try; I definitely will have to be take a trip there again. As a
vegetarian there are plenty of things to choose from, the next two on my list are the breakfast burrito and
the fantastically named "when Halloumi met Salad wrap", I highly recommend this place!
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