London Fashion Week

So the buzz around London the last few weeks was the upcoming "London Fashion Week."  Danielle & I were chatting about this on the train one day when we both said, "wouldn't it be cool if we could somehow get tickets?!"  So we immediately began researching until we discovered some... most times were sold out, but there were still a few tickets available for Friday night... awesome!

So after work, we both rushed to the train station... ready for an amazing night of shopping, checking out the latest fashions, and front row seats at the catwalk show :) Needless to say, it was a fantastic evening!

Can our smiles get any bigger?  :)

My splurge :) ... a Tamara Fogle handbag

(best part is the strap comes off for a darling clutch)

London Loves

Just a few things I love about London so far:

1. Getting called “love” everywhere I go…. Even in the most casual exchanges, just quick replies, like “sure love” “cheers love” “what can I do for you, love?” Love it.
2. Love love love Cadbury… but even more … the Nestle Aero. Oh my! If you come visit, I’ll gladly treat you to one… or two… or three … trust me, you won’t be able to resist either :)
3. Love the Starbucks at the office. Yes, I visit it daily… just about everyone does. It’s the culture here. I’ve tried a good selection of herbal teas so far… top favorites are Passion and Sweet Orange.
4. Love that the office has a “younger crowd” than Palo Alto – particularly love the young men. Admittedly, that’s not so HR-professional to declare, but there’s just something about these younger guys … with great style…darling accents… in sharp business suits…. Um, yeah….
5. Love when those guys stop by my desk and ask if they can buy me a “coffee”… um, yeah :)
6. Love London Fashion week… it’s happening right now & quite the buzz…
7. Love my new fingernails painted in “coral” (see note above, apparently, “coral” is a big color this season). So I really can’t remember the last time I actually painted my fingernails, and there’s just something that makes me happy as I glance down at my cute little fingers, typing away… with a bright color on the tips :)
8. Love some of the little new things: the “secrecy” button my office phone (aka mute), heating through the floor of my flat (walking around barefoot never felt so good first thing in the morning!), heated towel racks (heaven), the TK Maxx right next to my flat (a lifesaver!).
9. Love London laughter & humor. People over here seem a little bit “lighter”… not uncommon to laugh during work meetings… often several times a day. It’s great comic relief!
10. Love that everyone says goodbye … MULTIPLE times… at departure. It’s like they don’t want to leave just yet…and don’t want to let you go. So the goodbyes are always prolonged… sometimes awkward, but also endearing.


So, okay, that’s all for today … good bye… cheers… have a good one… talk to you soon… buh-bye love! :)

The New Place...

So here it is ... the new flat & my little home for the next 6 months in

Kew Gardens (west London).

I just moved in a week ago, so yes, there's plenty of decorating still to be done, but for now, I love it (especially love the gym, pool & hot tub too!).   

I've Landed in London!!!

So today is the two week anniversary of my arrival in London & it's great to finally be here. Danielle (pictured above) also came over here with HP from the Houston office & we've had a blast exploring London together. The picture above was taken last Saturday at Trafalgar Square. The mayor of London wanted to host a huge event for the Winter Olympics & to wish everyone good luck in Vancouver --also as a great way to get London excited about the Olympics which will be held HERE in 2012!  Although we got there a little late, was still fun to see the olympic rings ice sculpture & the huge screens broadcasting the olympics as well as "virtual games" 

GO USA (and ENGLAND)!!!