In London

Arrived in London on Monday night, was sad to leave Galway but happy to be in a new place with lots of plans...and only a couple days for Turkey. Is it weird that I'm not as excited about Turkey as I think I should be? I'm happy to be going since I don't think I will get the chance for a long time after this, but I guess it's because I always come to London at the end of a trip that I feel like I should be going home.

Had a very busy day yesterday I think I saw more in one day than the last time I was here for 3 days!! Walked around Covent Gardens, saw an awesome shop which I went to again today and bought decorations for my place, lots of black, white and pink! Then headed over to the London Eye, which I have always avoided but it was really cool and the day cleared up so the views were great, took a lot of pictures. Walked along the water to the Tate Modern, I like art but I really don't get a lot of modern art, I always think that I could do most of it...or my nephews could...should get on that and make loads of money off them ;p

You can definitely notice a difference in style from Vancouver and the UK, it's subtle but there is a real difference. As someone mentioned the majority of girls wear dresses and skirts either over tights or bare legs. I do like the dress trend, if most of you didn't know already :) about half my closet is dresses and by the end of this trip the dress section will expand. Already bought 2 dresses today....they were on sale so it's ok. Haven't gone into Primark or New Look yet, saving that until I get back into London, I have to get creative packing after that shop. I have learned my lesson from last time and if I really like something and it's a brand we get in Canada I am not going to assume that it is carried in Canada, bought some Clarks sandals for C$45.

Got some exciting stuff in my inbox from Flare....2 events in Vancouver

On May 28th Editor-in-Chief Lisa Tant will be at the Dyrberg/Kern store in Vancouver, talking about the latest jewelery trends.

Thursday May 28th 5:30 - 8pm
Dyrberg/Kern 3030 Granville St
RSVP by May 27th dyrbergk@telus.net or call 604-730-5001
20-50% discount for the evening

On May 29th Lisa Tant will be previewing the 2009 Fall Trends report.

Friday May 29th 5 - 8pm
Absolute Spa @Century 1015 Burrard St
Presentation @ 5:30 Spa treatments 6pm
Free Mini spa treatments, copy of Flare and a bag of Absolute Spa goodies
RSVP by May 27th: info@absolutespa.com or call 604-684-2772 ext 4223
They encourage a $20 donation per guest which will be donated to Variety - A Childrens Charity (you will need your credit card to reserve a space if calling, if you RSVP via email you can bring a cash donation)

I went to the spa one last time and it was great I got a leg massage, mani & legs tanned and in my goodie bag I got a certificate for a mineral makeup application.