Monday 25 July 2016

Turkish delight

The Fat Turk in Brentwood, Essex was recommended to me.
I've since been twice in the past 10 days...

I went for a girlie night out, and then again the following weekend with my husband early Sunday evening. I'd been raving about it all week; so he booked it for date night. 

The ambience on both occasions was lush. Laid back but classy. Always greeted at the door, promptly sat and orders taken. The service is perfect- they answer any queries you may have but don't hassle you; they leave you to enjoy your feast in peace!

Both times, I've shared mezes for starters with my fellow guests. Both times, I've over-ordered afore-mentioned mezes and then failed to finish my main!

Each dish I have tried, and those of my fellow diners; have been delectable. The seafood is cooked to perfection. The Kalamar is the best I've ever had. My husband's platter was huge - and he enjoyed every mouthful! 

Highly recommended.


Stunning venue {photos taken by me on my first visit}

Taramasalata, Cacik, Humus, Hellim & Turkish bread

Monkfish sis

Ciger, Taramasalata, Cacik, Hellim & Turkish bread

Sea Bream main course

Surf & Turk main

Grey Goose le Fizz Champagne cocktail

Sunday 17 July 2016

High street clothing love

I do love an #ootd or #ootn (Outfit of the Day / Night).

I recently got this skirt from Oasis and I personally think it's kinda special! As soon as I saw it, I touched the fabric, and said to my husband the typical first two questions. "Do you like it?" then "would I wear it?" I am a shopaholic so need regular sensible in-puts to keep me grounded!! He answered "yes" to both, so it made it to the fitting room. I swooshed around in it (Boomerang would have been proud!) swirling around to show it's fullness... It was a winner! I got so many compliments wearing it too.

Now for a matching top. I didn't want a cotton-style daytime vest as we were going to a lush restaurant where you can dress up. I also felt the skirt's first outting deserved a lil something more...

Oasis had some chiffon-style man-made spaghetti strap vests in their sale. I tried them on. The size 8s (they tend to have a lot of that size left I've noticed, during sales) made my bust look like the Incredible Hulk. The 12s were threatening to fall off, and I couldn't find any in my go-to size; 10s (typical!)

I gave up, preparing to go home and sort around in my wardrobes until I found something suitable. On the way to the car, I saw Miss Selfridge. I haven't shopped there for a while. The last few times I'd tried to, they'd disappointed. My husband spotted a cold-shoulder (totes in fashion don't ya know?!) bright yellow top. We got my skirt out the bag and lo-and-behold - we had a match! I HATED cold-shoulder tops previously. Every time I saw someone wearing one - I thought "WHY?? WHY??!!" But I humoured him.
I loved it!! I was immediately sold.

Outfitt sorted!


Lipstick - Up The Amp MAC
Lip liner - Magenta MAC
Top - Miss Selfridge
Skirt - Oasis
Shoes - I honestly can't remember, they're so old!
Bag - Moschino