I've moved on...
...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.
Jewellery – Monica Vinader

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Primrose Hill, London

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Jewellery – Monica Vinader

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Jewellery – Monica Vinader

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Blouse – Iris & Ink. Skirt – ASOS. Heels – Gianvito Rossi (Similar here). Bag – Saint Laurent ‘Lulu’. All jewellery – Monica Vinader

You’re about to be let in on a secret that Londoners won’t openly share unless prompted and poked with a heated walking stick. I’m sharing this because I’m an inherent traitor (stems from life-long state of being an expat) and also could do with some brownie points with my readers after a month-ish long hiatus. Best burgers in London? Lucky Chip. Best toilets in Mayfair? The Connaught Hotel. < You might want to pretend you’re pregnant.

Recently I took a couple of my favourite engravable* pieces from Monica Vinader to spend a summer afternoon in North London as part of the new Jewel Coordinates campaign, which was a chance to verify: Best summer hangout? Primrose Hill.

I know, the name doesn’t ring a bell – it’s not known like Shoreditch, Notting Hill, or even Brixton – but I can guarantee you know all the residents. They say, one can’t swing a dead cat in Primrose Hill without hitting Jude Law, or Kate Moss. So picture this, midsummer afternoon, twinkling bracelets stacked up one hand, dainty stacking rings on the other, and a binocular around my neck. (I kid…) Not to say that Londoners flock up North to the little pocket of immaculate macaron-coloured townhouses to gawk at celebrities – the actual Hill itself is in fact London’s best panoramic view across the city, with the occasional squaaawk from the tropical birds that reside in ZSL (the zoo) across the road lending a feeling that you’ve successfully escaped the city. Sprinkle in a sighting of Eliza Doolittle at the florist and Gwen Stefani pushing a pram out the pub, and you got yourself a summer blockbuster. You don’t even need to be faux-pregnant to enjoy this bit of town.

*While I have my hubby’s nickname engraved on my own Esencia Friendship Bracelet, I confess that I was this close to engraving the Domino’s Pizza telephone number…

In collaboration with Monica Vinader; Photography by Park & Cube; Shots of me by Michelle Bobb Parris.

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  1. wow, such amazing photos! primrose hill seems like such an amazingly beautiful place, just like the rest of london! not to mention you look absolutely amazing in your outfit!
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  2. Those shoes are killer. I like the mix of the beautiful scenery with a powerful heel. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼

  3. Those macaron-colored townhouses reminds me a little of San Francisco. Love the photos!

  4. Beautiful pics!… love the heels.

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  5. That actually sounds like a pretty creepy afternoon but I think I’ve just added it to my mental checklist of things to do in London for when I go there. Every corner looks picturesque. Though, London never really looks that gloomy in your blog posts, despite what I’ve heard from everyone.
    & I really love your blouse. Looks very silky.

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  6. Your photos look so stunning! They have this really attractive modern feel.

  7. definitely want to visit here when i go to london!
    beautiful photos, outfit and jewellery
    x
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  8. The next time I visit London, I will definitely make a stop in Primrose Hill! Love the gorgeous pictures!

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  9. I love how you stack up the delicate jewelries!

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  10. I loove thooseee heeels omg

  11. These photos are amazing! :)
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  12. I´m a big fan of the beautiful Monica Vinader jewellery, so you can imagine I loved it when my favourite London based blogger collaborated with them :) The photos turned out great, and I’m sad I didn’t visit Primrose Hill last time I was in London, but more reason to come back soon :)

    Love, Rachel
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  13. This outfit is so perfect! The shoes are incredible, and that skirt is so so gorgeouss!!

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  14. This is a lovely place!

  15. nice photos, this look is amazing, everything just matched so well together!

    L.A

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  17. Pretty pictures and even prettier jewellery!
    PS: are those Lucky Chip burgers better than the ones at Patty & Bun?
    xx,
    E.
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  18. Tiana

    I love going to primrose hill! It’s so beautiful. Greta’s photos!
    Tiana x
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  19. Gorgeous photography! x

  20. Lovely London and lovely pictures!

  21. Gorgeous pics, as usual!!
    V.
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  24. beautiful!

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  25. Pretty pretty. You capture London so well. xx

  26. Your blouse looks super silky and comfy. Love the Monica Vinader jewellery. I confess, you are a bit of an enabler and I treated myself to a couple of rings earlier in the year. London is pretty – but you make it look SO dreamy!

  27. This place is amazing! I have never been there but your pics are really great! *_*
    kisses

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  28. Lmaooo at putting Domino’s number, that sounds like something I would do. That looks like such a nice quiet place, and I love the three colored townhouses. And I will have to check out Lucky Chip, as I am a huge burger fan.

  29. Primrose hill is beautiful pity you have to be a millionaire to afford a house there. Love those brackets chick
    Lauren
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  30. What great pictures as always!

    And your writing style is so easy and funny, love it.xx

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  31. I love the jewelry! Great photos xo

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  32. Incredible jewelry!
    Lots of love, xx

  33. I wrote the places down and will make sure to check the list again when I head over to UK. Thanks so much for the info! And I love your look, it’s very classy!

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  34. beautiful! love the photos.

  35. I love this post, especially the shot of you in front of that pale teal door xx

  36. It’s always so difficult for me to wear midi skirt since my frame is small but you just made it look so effortlessly elegant and work with you! Killer shoes btw!

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  38. Jude Law? Who cares? I was hoping to bump into you while I was in London 2 weeks ago! Great photos as usual!

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  40. These pictures are amazing! I feel like I’m there…

  41. You’ve really captured the little details that I’ve simply walked past in London. I’ve been obsessed with pastel colors lately, and I love how they’ve been highlighted in these photos.

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  42. Julia Fuller

    again with the elegant! Harder for we petite chicas, thanks for the constant inspiration.

  43. Divine! One of my favourite places in London!

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