π¬π§ LONDON RESTAURANT & SHOPPING GUIDE π¬π§
I just spent a week in London for work and although I didn't have a ton of free time, I managed to get in some great shopping and eating! Here are my recs: πΈ EL & N - INSTAGRAM-ABLE CAFE This is the most aesthetic and fun cafe! It's 100% pink and perfect for taking pretty pictures and getting beautiful cakes, coffees, and teas (they also serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner!) π΄ AMAZONICO RESTAURANT One of the most beautiful restaurants I've ever been to! The whole place looks like a glamorous, sexy rainforest, and the food is amazing. It's the perfect place for a romantic date. And yes, I tried the frog legs! π§ TROTTERS - CHILDREN'S STORE This store made me soooo sad we don't have it in the US. They carry kids' clothes and toys, and there is no other word for it other than DARLING! The clothes are high-end and beautiful, and they have the sweetest toys and gifts. Absolutely a must for parents! π° PRIMARK - BUDGET CLOTHING WAREHOUSE The best way to describe this store is H&M meets TJMaxx. The store is huge and they have everything from basics to accessories, kids' clothes, men's wear, home goods, beauty products, and more. It's a great place to stock up on things like pajamas, basics, and cute shoes for cheap. π ASPINAL - LUXURY LEATHER GOODS This is where the ladies need to go to get their husbands a gift from the trip! It's a gorgeous store with the finest leather items like handbags, wallets, passport covers, luggage tags, and more. They do instant on-site monogramming so you can get your item personalized on the spot and have a glass of champagne while you wait. It's a LOVELY experience all around. πΊ FLORIS - ICONIC PERFUMERY This is an iconic perfumery that has been around since 1730! They create bespoke perfumes that are tailored-made to you and they also have a museum in the shop where you can smell Oscar Wilde's cologne and Marilyn Monroe's perfume. It's such a unique experience, and the fragrances are much different than what we are used to in the USβeverything about them smells organic and real, as if they bottled the actual cherry blossom or vanilla bean. A must-see! π SPACE NK - LIKE A HIGH-END SEPHORA This is such a great beauty boutique that feels like a high-end Sephora. #travelwithme2024 #londonrecommendations #londontravel #londonrestaurants #londonshopping #travelcreator #travel #travel2024 #travelrecommendations #travelideas