EUROPE 2015.....LONDON: Tour of "Mademoiselle Prive" Exhibition at Saatchi Gallery + More!

EUROPE 2015.....LONDON: Tour of "Mademoiselle Prive" Exhibition at Saatchi Gallery + More!

London Boys: Nick Verreos and David Paul explore London, November 2015

Nick Verreos and David Paul at the "Chanel Salon" stairs reproduction--Mademoiselle Privé Exhibition Saatchi Gallery London UK

A couple of weeks ago, I was in London for the Debut of my NV Nick Verreos clothing line on QVC UK. Naturally I went with my better half--David Paul. We had been here before, several years back, and did the requisite tourist visits to Westminster Abbey, the Victoria & Albert Museum plus much much more, so this time around for our short stay in London, we decided to just shop and make sure to go to the Mademoiselle Privé Exhibition. 

                    Tourist Nick: Nick Verreos in front of iconic London red telephone booths

In case you are not aware of the Mademoiselle Privé Exhibition, it was a "journey" through the House of Chanel's creativity. It was organized by Karl Lagerfeld--along with Chanel--as a showcase of the original Chanel Salon, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's design origins (hat making) and fabric, chain and camellia inspirations plus a lot more, of course. 

Get in Line: The scene on the last day of the "Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery                                                                                  London UK



Before we left to London--after some research--we realized that the day after we arrived would be THE FINAL DAY of the Exhibition. In other words, we had no option but to go. Of course, once we showed up, there was a very long, long line to attend (it was free!). The line took about an hour and a half (not bad, considering) but yes, we did it. Here are photos from the exhibit:

 

Reproduction of the Chanel Salon iconic curved stairs--Mademoiselle Privé Exhibition Saatchi Gallery London UK

Gabrielle Chanel Hat Box and Wall Renderings--Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery London UK

                       Chanel Haute Couture--Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery                     London UK

Chanel Haute Couture gold sequin gown--Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery                                                                                        London UK

Chanel Haute Couture sequined and lace gown--Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery                                                                              London UK

Chanel Haute Couture worn by Julianne Moore and Vanessa Paradis--Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery London UK

 Chanel pleated black and white cocktail dress--Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery London UK

 Haute Couture Wool--Swaths of fabric at the Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery London UK

Chain Bucket: Mademoiselle Privé" Exhibition Saatchi Gallery London UK

Shopping, Food...

Nick Verreos--walking through the Knightsbridge neighborhood, London UK

London Double Deckers--London UK

Chinatown Scene--London UK

Shopping London:

Gorgeous Gown in the Window: Plaid gown from Emilia Wickstead boutique, London UK

 Harrods London

Foodie London:

Indian Delish: Enjoying a DELICIOUS dinner with David at "Masala Zone" Bayswater district

 English Breakfast: Eggs, Bacon, Beans...Heaven: Park Grand Lancaster Gate London Hotel Breakfast

Kabob Happy: Persian Dinner of Ground Lamb and Filet Kabob Combo at Alounak Bayswater Restaurant London UK

Cheers London! David Paul and Nick Verreos at Kensington Gardens

**NEXT STOP: SPAIN!

Christmas Fare | Tredwell's London

Christmas Fare | Tredwell's London

Ciao bellissimas! Happy Friday! 

I am particularly looking forward to this weekend as this week has totally been one of those. I've really struggled to shake a bout of post-holiday fogginess, and I can't wait to get away this weekend (we're going to the beach!) and regroup. 

Despite the foggy brain, this week has been peppered with lovely events. Yesterday my blogging agency WaR Network laid on a feast for our WaR family at Tredwell's restaurant on Upper St Martin's Lane. Given that as bloggers we generally work alone, it was so nice to have a proper Christmas party! We were treated to the most delicious food, and I got to catch up with some of my favourite blogging friends.

Opened earlier this year, Tredwell's is the third London restaurant of Michelin starred chef Marcus Wareing. Marcus so kindly took the time to talk to us all at the lunch yesterday, and him and I got in to conversation about the striking custom made clock the restaurant boasts. Marcus explained that he had wanted to design a wall with knives lodged in and the handles showing, but that for health and safety reasons (naturally) his design team had advised that they create a piece of artwork using knives instead. The result is brilliant - a photo opportunity favourite amongst the lunch's attendees yesterday!

For those of you that love a menu snoop, here's what we ate: 

Down the apples & pears (delicious vodka infused cocktails)

Harissa-glazed aubergine, peanuts, coriander, chilli

Chricken liver mousse, bacon jam, toast

Pulled  pork belly, ginger & apple slider

Sea bass, carrot, lentils, crispy shallots

Lamb chops, minted bean chutney, 

Gnocchi, cauliflower, sprouts, hazelnuts & Berkswell cheese

Sweet potato chips, BBQ mayo

Kale slaw

Salted caramel ice cream

Warm ginger cake, caramel, cream

Such was the lovely leisurely pace of our lunch, I had to dash before dessert to a meeting. Boo! And yes my heart broke to have missed the salted caramel ice cream. 

If you too are in an industry where you largely work alone, I highly suggest getting together with people in the same field and instigating a Christmas party! Not only is it lovely to celebrate the season, but it is a great way to network, and get to know new friends. 

Tredwell's is definitely being added to my list of preferred central London eateries. The location of Tredwell's is great, food and drinks are yum, and despite yesterday being catered for, I've done the research, and the pricing is good too!

Do you have your Christmas party coming up? Are you looking forward to it?!

Have an awesome weekend guys! 

Love, 

MB x 

P.S. I am in this week's LOOK magazine in a special shoot with New Look! You can pick up a copy until Monday - it's one of my favourite shoots to date!