Bored selfie on the train
En route from Manchester >> London
Usually hotels in Europe are not of the highest (or cleanest) standards. We booked The Cumberland, which according to my mom, whenever we went to London when I was still small samantha we always stayed at. Overall, it did not disappoint. The toilet is always a deal-breaker for me. But, I'm happy to report that although our toilet was a little on the small side, the fittings were all modern, and most importantly, C-L-E-A-N. Just like the toilet, the rest of the room also had a modern vibe. I always love coming back to a nice hotel room to wind down after a long day of walking!
Futuristic hotel lobby
Sitting in this futuristic-looking capsule w/ speakers projecting the sounds of the rain forest @ the hotel lobby
By the time we checked into the hotel and freshened up, it was probably around 3.30p.m. Mommy and I then took a short walk along Oxford Street and ended up at Selfridges. Wanted to go to Snog, which, let's just say is the abercrombie & fitch of frozen yoghurt (apparently the highest specimen of our society work in a fro-yo shop). We decided to save it for another day as we didn't want to travel all the way to Covent Garden having just reached. However, didn't go in the end due to lack of time but there's always another trip! ;) So anyways, we decided to go for Pinkberry (located in Selfridges foodhall) instead, another one of my favorites!
Pinkberry! (Orignal x Strawberry flavor) ~
NOMS.
After we finished with our pinkberry, we shopped around Selfridges for abit. For dinner, we decided to pay Burger & Lobster an obligatory visit. It has almost reached tourist attraction status now. A trip to London would not be completed without a visit to the Buckingham Palace - likewise, it would also not be completed without a trip to the iconic Burger & Lobster joint , right?
We could spot a sea of heads dotted in the distance as we walking up the street and I just kept hoping it was not Burger & Lobster. Of course, it was.. The queue snaked all the way outside the restaurant (it appears Singaporeans are not the only ones who like to queue). After queuing for 5mins, mom suggested I go in to ask how long it would take - 2 hours?! YOU MAD BRO? I actually tried telling my mom it would take 2 hours in quite a loud voice hoping the rest of the people queuing would hear and leave. Didn't really work out..
Seeing as how people are willing to queue, it must be really good/overrated
Definitely going to go much earlier the next time and try my luck!
After the wasted trip to Burger & Lobster, we decided to head back to Selfridges. I've passed by the Brass Rail numerous times but never bothered to go in. However, since my mom's friend recommended it, decided to give it a try. For a person who is not particularly fond of sandwiches, I actually quite enjoyed it! I'm no food critic but although the price is relatively expensive for a simple meal of sandwiches, I think it was worth it for the quality & taste of the salt beef!
Salt beef sandwiches x mom's coffee @ the Brass Rail, Selfridges' Foodhall
Tourist shot outside Selfridges aka my 2nd home w/ the shopping for the day. Hehhe
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Didn't really manage to take a proper close-up shot for my outfit of the day but nonetheless, OOTD is ~
Top (asymmetrical sweater): Zara (2012)
Bottoms (black jeans): Citizen of Humanity
Faux fur gilet: Zara (2012)
Shades: Prada baroque
Ring: YSL Arty Ring
Necklaces: Chanel + Gogo philip
Bag: Prada mini
Keychain on bag: Prada bear
Shoes (ballet flats): Rachel Zoe
Part 2 on my trip to London will be in a separate post!
xx
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