I am wearing Dolce & Gabbana sunnies, Vanessa Bruno Athe knit, AllSaints leather pants, Christian Louboutin heels & Chanel bag.
Los Angeles… from Topanga
Paris… from Tour Montparnasse
Miami Beach… from the plane
London… from the London Eye
Bangkok… from the Banyan Tree hotel
New York City… from the Top of the Rock
Why Bird is so Bird-ilicious?
I tend to come here when it’s pouring with rain outside, I have no idea why, perhaps when I’m in Brooklyn it always rains? Although when I’m in London or even the Caribbean it also rains, so go figure? Bird is just a cozy and comfortable shelter, not just that though, there are other reasons I love this Brooklyn boutique:
. Jen Mankins, the shop’s owner and buyer has got a great eye and picks up the best pieces from all the great designers: Rag & Bone, A.P.C., Acne, Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Steven Alan, Tucker, Suno, Thakoon, Edith A. Miller
. she also carries the best fashion accessories such as Repetto pumps, Sarti scarves, Proenza Schouler bags, Ancient Greek Sandals and many others
. her Williamsburg store features exhibits, so you can enjoy a bit of museum time while shopping
. all her stores (three in Brooklyn) are LEED certified!
Porridge!
This is my favorite breakfast, if not ANY meal! If I’m hungry after my green juice, or if I know that there’s a crazy day ahead of me and I need a good base, I like to start with this warm and filling dish.
At the grocery store I buy the rolled oats that are pre-packed and divided into small sachets (each contains around 25g of oats), I like ‘The Whole Foods Market’ brand, ‘365 Everyday Value’. I use the same sachet it comes with to measure my filtered water (approx. 180ml). I always add a table spoon of milled chia seeds to help with my running and I also like to add half a tea spoon of manuka honey for sweetness, especially if I’m feeling run down. Bring it all to the boil and simmer for about 4 minutes or until it’s thickened to your liking, you can brush your teeth in the meantime.
I also like to add walnuts, they are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, a vital body nutrient that is rare in our every day diet, but mainly because I love the taste!
I like to change it up some days (woohoo!) by adding antioxidant blueberries or a nectarine or plum.
Go crazy with the porridge!