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Two Years in London

04/13/20 | City Living, Europe, Expat Life, London Anniversary, Real Life, United Kingdom

London Blogger Photoshoot

Today marks two years in London and two years of living abroad. I should be in Sintra right now exploring gorgeous castles but long weekends of places like Portugal will have to wait, as will many other travels.  Last year to celebrate one year in England by boyfriend and I went on a romantic weekend away to the Cotswolds, staying in a gorgeous estate and biking through the countryside. Now ...

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Snaps from London Fashion Week

02/17/20 | Fashion and Style, London, London Fashion Week

Atelier Zuhra London Fashion Week AW 2020 Couture Show - Finale

This is my second season attending London Fashion Week and the shows and presentations I have gone to so far have been  excellent.  I actually got started on Thursday night, even though LFW did not start until Friday, at the Canada Show.  You may recall I also went to this event last September and this season was even better!  The event started with a presentation with the ...

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London’s Columbia Road Flower Market

10/09/19 | London, London Markets

Columbia Road Flower Market Hydrangeas

If you come to visit me in London and your trip includes a free Sunday there is a VERY high probability we will start our morning at the Columbia Road Flower Market.  From where I live in Islington (or really anywhere in London) it is not convenient to get to on public transport but it is worth making the effort.     As you might guess, it is located on Columbia Road, in East ...

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Royal Afternoon Tea in London

07/29/19 | British High Tea, Delicious Eats, London

Desserts at Royal Afternoon Tea

There are a few things when moving to London that I was really excited about and that list included red phone booths and afternoon tea.    What I came to realize, is afternoon tea as an everyday occurrences is nearly identical to an afternoon coffee in New York but once in a while sitting down for a proper, old school tea is lovely.  Thus, when my family was in town in early July ...

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Fit and Flare at the London Canals

06/29/18 | Fashion Friday, Gorjana, London Canals, London Photoshoot, Michael Kors, Shopbop

Carmellita Floral Off The Shoulder Skater Dress at the London Canals

In less than 24 hours I wlll be on my way to Africa and i am SO excited! That said, this look is probably the last I will be wearing for a while that is a dress with heels - not necessarily the best look for the bush! But let's talk about it while we have a chance - this fit and flare dress is made in my favourite (and flattering) style and I shot this look on the canals in North London found only ...

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10 Surprising Things After One Month in London

05/14/18 | Expat Life, London

Sparkles and Shoes One Month in London

It feels like a long time since I published this post but today marks exactly one month since I moved to England.  To celebrate this faux milestone I wanted to share ago today on a handful of things I have picked up on even after many handful of visits here in the past five years.  In one month I have noticed:  1 | You Can Drink Anywhere - Outside bars, walking down the ...

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Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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