FAB FINDS, FASHION

£200 H&M Spring Haul – Tops, Dresses, Blazers & Sassy Leopard Shoes!

Time for another wardrobe refresh – this time in the name of Spring/Summer! I spent nearly £200 at H&M in London. I ended up keeping about £130 of it and scored some really lovely new pieces. Naturally, I couldn’t resist sharing my fab finds with you too – you’ll see in this post the photos and a mini review below. I’ve also embedded my try on YouTube haul at the end of the post if you want to see in more detail what the clothes look like on me. I’m still getting the hang of these – I definitely need to amp up the energy next time, but that’s part of the process – with each video I keep learning!

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LONDON, NIGHTLIFE, RESTAURANTS, TRAVEL

New On My London Guide: 108 Marylebone, Fucina, Daphne’s, Mazi, The Bluebird

As someone who loves catching up with friends over a good meal or an innovative cocktail, London has no shortage of wonderful places to visit (and re-visit)! If you’re new to The SavvyBostonian Blog, I keep a massive London Guide which links to allllll of my recommended places in London. From restaurants to places to excellent cocktails, things to do and more, I’ve got you covered. For my latest additions to my London Guide, I’m adding my favorite Marylebone anytime spot, two fabulous Italian restaurants with very different vibes, an incredible Greek restaurant and a trendy Chelsea spot made famous by a certain reality TV show. Read on – but be warned, the food photos will make you hungry!

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RECIPES

Recipe: My Favorite Easy Pasta Dish For One

Cooking for one is not always so easy. Most recipes have you make a huge vat of food that you must eat all week, so I prefer to create my own solo dishes. If you’re craving a spicy yet comforting pasta dish, this one is a winner! I love packing as many veggies as possible into every meal, so this dish is mostly veggies, with smaller portions of pasta and beans. I’ve purchased a spicy pre-made tomato sauce from Waitrose, but you can use any store-bought or homemade tomato sauce in this recipe.

 

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Home, LIFE UPDATES, LONDON

Join Me For A London Flat Tour!

Join me for a London flat tour!

I don’t know about you, but I love real estate and getting a chance to peek inside people’s homes. So, I created an empty flat tour video. This video is the first of a series where I will document my process of buying furniture and decorating a flat.

If you want a sneak peek on my flat decor inspiration, check out this blog post: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2019/02/im-moving-and-how-im-decorating-my-new-flat/

BEAUTY, FAB FINDS

Fab Finds: Skincare Hits & Misses From Bioderma, Shiseido, Sephora, Patchology and Murad

It’s that time again – time for another round-up of new skincare hits and misses! If you’re a regular reader of The SavvyBostonian, you will know that I’m a beauty and makeup junkie. I love trying new products and sharing my favorite recommendations. All items shared in this post were purchased by yours truly.

This time, I’m sharing my feedback on Bioderma Hydrabio Serum Moisturizing Concentrate, Shiseido Ibuki Gentle Cleanser, Sephora Collection Age Defy Eye Cream, Patchology Eye Revive FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels and Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF30.

What would I re-purchase and recommend? What didn’t make the cut? Read on!

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