Update from the blogosphere #81 – Enjoy London’s pop-ups

If you didn’t already love London, the Olympics have surely got you in the mood to take to the capital and enjoy the festivities. And it’s not just for the sports mad or Olympic hype, Covent Garden this week has launched another lust lovely pop up shop. It’s not just us who are thinking it’s become the new go-to shop haven; the blogosphere seems to be Covent Garden mad at the moment. Long live the London reign!

A fan of the make-over Covent Garden is having is Disney Roller Girl who took tonnes of gorgeous snaps of the new pop up store. This is the first time Chanel has had a beauty pop-up in Europe and they’ve not done it by half. With a shape-and-paint nail bar, you’re given a luxury shopping experience. They’ve even got walk-in make-up counters and according to Disney Roller Girl they’ll have beauty vending machines too! We’re not sure this is in-keeping with such a luxury brand but it’s a novel way to sell.

Mademoiselle Poirot also hit to the new pop-up and like Disney Roller Girl took lots of gorgeous pics. Head to the …

Update from the blogosphere #80 – got that Olympic feeling

If you live in and around London you probably will have already noticed the capital is getting ready for the Olympics. From Olympic driving lanes specifically for VIPs and athletes, to an influx in tourists (making the commute even more of a nightmare!), the whole country seems to be going mad for the Olympics, so it’s no wonder you’re all talking about it on the blogosphere.

With just a week to go until the Olympics start, Diary of a Dashing Fashionista has blogged about the opening ceremony and some medal inspired gym gear. We like to see even gym fashion is being influenced by this major event, and with AW12 trends embracing opulence, metallic are sure to be huge so it’s time to think of gold, silver and bronze. Check out where these podium position pieces are from over on the blog.

When there are British designers and a huge British event to champion, Kate Windsor (nee Middleton) is our golden girl. Fashion Fois Gras posted about the recent photo-shopping incident for South Africa’s Marie Claire cover and they’re right, it’s nice to see our fair Kate looking her best (check …