Category Archives: Shopping

Win a Free Limited Edition Duro Olowu Umbrella – Courtesy of Le Méridien Piccadilly

Posted on 2012-10-18 by tikichris

Would you like an attractive limited edition designer umbrella to shield yourself from the element in style? Then keep reading because I’ve got a beauty of a parasol to giveaway. One of the highlights of my “Le Méridien at Frieze” experience … Continue reading →

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Godiva Chocolate Christmas Preview

Posted on 2012-10-16 by tikichris

Premium Belgian chocolate maker, Godiva Chocolatier, recently previewed its new collection of Christmas treats. I was there. It was tasty. Here’s what’ll be on offer from Godiva from the 8th of November (here in the UK anyway): Three new chocolate … Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Christmas, Food, London, Shopping | Tagged belgian chocolate, cafe godiva, chocolate, christmas, christmas 2012, christmas gifts, godiva, godiva chocolate, godiva chocolatier, harrods, hot chocolate, knightsbridge, London, milk chocolate, review, Royal Swarovski Box | Leave a comment

Chocolate Unwrapped 2012: the Tastiest Bits (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-10-15 by tikichris

… I’m sure you’re far more interested in reading about what chocolate finds you can eat rather than have me continue pontificating about how much fun I was having. So, here’s a list of the highlights of Chocolate Unwrapped as per my taste … Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Shopping | Tagged Cacao Biodiversity, chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, Creighton’s Chocolaterie, dolci liberta, Friis Holm, grenada chocolate company, London, mott green, nothing like chocolate, paul a young, paul a young fine chocolates | Leave a comment

Limited Edition Duro Olowu Umbrellas

Posted on 2012-10-13 by tikichris

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Le Méridien supported Outset/Frieze Art Fair Fund to Benefit the Tate Collection, OFT has commissioned Duro Olowu to design two exclusive umbrellas. The limited edition umbrellas (500 colour, 1000 black and white, both featuring … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Returns to London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-10-09 by tikichris

It’s back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Yes, it’s time for Chocolate Week here in the UK. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cheapoair, chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, covent garden, London, WC2 | Leave a comment

Chocolate Week 2012 Preview (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-10-05 by tikichris

Okay folks, I’ll keep this short, sweet and at least 70% cacao. It’s that time again. Chocolate Week … Read my complete post at the Great British Chefs blog.

Posted in Chocolate, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, covent garden, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, WC2 | Leave a comment

Unemployee of the Year

Posted on 2012-10-02 by tikichris

Viral video by ebuzzing Video sponsored by Benetton – Thanks!

Posted in Shopping, Video | Tagged benetton, clothing, fashion, SPONSORED POST, style, unemployee of the year, unemployment, unhate, Video | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Lamoretti, Colli di Parma, Malvasia 2011

Posted on 2012-09-29 by tikichris

A lightly fizzy bargain of a delicate and fresh white from the hills outside of Parma, Lamoretti’s sparkling Malvasia is nowhere near as famous as the region’s two most popular exports, Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano. Nevertheless, it’s a mouthwateringly … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Italy, Shopping, Travel, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged Colli di Parma, discover the origin, emilia romagna, italian wine, Lamoretti, Malvasia 2011, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, review, sparkling wine, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm | 1 Comment

Photos: A Look Back at the Westfield Stratford City Site Before the Opening

Posted on 2012-09-29 by tikichris

So, Westfield Stratford City is celebrating its first birthday. I thought it would be cool to share some pics I took during a press tour of the shopping centre back in August 2011 a few weeks before it opened to the public. Sponsored … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Photography, Shopping | Tagged gallery, London, photographs, Photography, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Westfield Stratford City One Year On

Posted on 2012-09-28 by tikichris

Great video from the folks at Westfield Stratford City looking back at their first (and really rather epic) year. Sponsored by Westfield

Posted in London, London 2012, Shopping, Video | Tagged London, london 2012, Shopping, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, Video, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Westfield Stratford City Offering Massive Student Savings: Wednesday 3 October

Posted on 2012-09-27 by tikichris

Big Savings and Fun for Students at Westfield Stratford City! Head to Westfield Stratford City on Wednesday 3 October for its first ever student event. You can pick out your new autumn/winter wardrobe or simply treat yourself to a night … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebies, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged back to school shopping, London, SPONSORED POST, stratfood, student discount, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Help Build the Olympic “LEGO-acy” All this Week for Free at Westfield Stratford City

Posted on 2012-09-25 by tikichris

Photo of the Lego-ized London 2012 Olympic Stadium East Village, the new residential neighbourhood located on the site of the Athletes’ Village inside the newly named Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is to be constructed “in Lego” as part of a 3sqm … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Freebies, London, London 2012, Shopping | Tagged ATHLETES VILLAGE, E20, EAST VILLAGE, free, kids, legacy, lego, lego stadium, legos, London, london 2012, London 2012 Olympic Athletes' Village, london 2012 olympic games, london 2012 olympic park, LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM, olympics, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, tikchris, toys, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Westfield Car Parks Have Re-Opened: Get Two Hours of FREE Parking

Posted on 2012-09-24 by tikichris

All car parks at Westfield Stratford City are now open! Visitors to the car park will receive two hours free parking, with a capped rate of £5 for the day, from Monday to Sunday. The offer is good until until … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Shopping | Tagged car parking, free parking, London, MALL, parking, parking at westfield, Shopping, shopping mall, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Westfield Stratford City Turns One

Posted on 2012-09-23 by tikichris

Westfield Stratford City Turns One Sponsored by Westfield

Posted in London, Shopping | Tagged London, MALL, Shopping, shopping mall, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Old Warehouses/New Street: Wine and Dine Update for the City of London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-09-20 by tikichris

The redevelopment of the East India Company warehouse into a modern dining destination sees the City of London and nearby areas continue to extend its relatively new found reputation as a foodie friendly part of town. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading →

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Chobani Greek Yoghurt Launches in the UK

Posted on 2012-09-14 by tikichris

Greek yoghurt brand, Chobani, has launched in 200 Tescos throughout the UK. Fat free and with 14g of protein per serving, Chobani is the top selling yoghurt brand in the US and has raked in more than $1 billion over … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Shopping | Tagged chobani, fat free, GREEK YOGHURT, hamdi ulukaya, launch, London, review, shepherd's gift foundation, UK, yoghurt | 6 Comments

Journey to the Land of Ham and Cheese

Posted on 2012-09-13 by tikichris

Over the next few weeks, I hope to serve a generous portion of stories and pictures from my recent visit to Parma, Italy. I’ll try not to ham it up or say anything too cheesy while sharing the best bits … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Italy, Parma, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Wine | Tagged cheese, chris oburn, cured meat, dairy, discover the origin, emilia romagna, ham, italian food, italian wine, Italy, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano, parmigiano-reggiano, PDO, pork, prosciutto, Protected Designation of Origin, reggio emilia, wine | 5 Comments

Share Your Favourite Place to Smoke a Cigar and Get the London Cigar Guide App for Free

Posted on 2012-09-12 by tikichris

Buzzing social scene or splendid isolation? Where and when do you like to smoke your stogies? Just leave a comment sharing your favourite place to smoke a cigar and you could get the London Cigar Guide app for free. About … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Competition, Freebies, London, Shopping, Travel | Tagged apps, cigar lounges, cigar stores, competition, CUBAN CIGARS, free, free app, freebies, London, london cigar guide, mayfair, nic wing, review, smoking lounges, where's the best place to smoke a cigar? | 6 Comments

“Remains of the Games” Gives You a Chance to Get Some Olympic Stuff on the Cheap

Posted on 2012-09-12 by tikichris

The Remains of the Games website offers “a chance to own fixtures, fitting and equipment used by some of the the most famous sporting personalities in the world.” Yep, London 2012 leftovers. Run by Ramler Furniture (UK) Ltd, the major … Continue reading →

Posted in London, London 2012, Shopping | Tagged #iwasthere, furniture, London, london 2012, remains of the games, souvenirs, SPONSORED POST | Leave a comment

#IWASTHERE Winners Picked Tomorrow – Now’s Your Chance to Win Great Westfield Prizes

Posted on 2012-09-08 by tikichris

Westfield’s #iwasthere competition ends tomorrow (Sunday 9 September). But there’s still a bit of time for you to take advantage of the three opportunities to win awesome Westfield and Team GB prizes simply by sharing your #IWASTHERE story. Sign up … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Freebies, London, London 2012, Shopping, Social Media | Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Yayoi Kusama Pop-up at Selfridges (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-09-07 by tikichris

Selfridges London is the only place in the UK to house the exclusive “second drop” of the Kusama Monogram collection after LV’s initial in-house offerings. And the world famous department store is marking the occasion with an unprecedented 24 window … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel | Tagged fashion, kusama, kusama monogram, London, louis vuitton, OneTravel, polka dots, pop-up, selfridges, selfridges london, Yayoi Kusama, Yayoi Kusama Louis Vuitton, Yayoi Kusama Louis Vuitton Concept Store | Leave a comment

Street Market Focus: Camden Passage (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-09-05 by tikichris

Located conveniently close to Angel Tube Station and not far at all from the very stroll worthy Regent’s Canal and the bustle of Upper Street, Camden Passage is a popular little side street chocked full of wonderful shops, eateries and … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, London, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel | Tagged angel, camden passage, cheapoair, islington, London, Shopping, street market, street market focus, upper street, vintage clothing | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Blue Nun Rivaner Riesling

Posted on 2012-08-26 by tikichris

No really. It’s good. A very chilled bottle of this fruity German quencher is as easy on the palate as it is on the wallet. As an expat American, a sip of this the long established, and once wildly popular, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged BLUE NUN, BLUE NUN RIVANER RIESLING, GERMAN WINE, OFF-DRY, review, RIESLING, RIVANER RIESLING, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm | Leave a comment

GOLA X TADO Exhibition at Boxpark

Posted on 2012-08-24 by tikichris

This looks like fun! Plus, there’ll be music and free drinks during the 6 September launch. The show will run through the month. GOLA X TADO Exhibition Launch Boxpark 2-4 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY Thursday 6 September, 6-9pm Complimentary … Continue reading →

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Win a Free Pair of Weekend Tickets to The Ledge – Streetwear and Action Sport Trade Show

Posted on 2012-08-24 by tikichris

Sunday 2nd through Tuesday the 4th of September will see action sports and lifestyle trade show, The Ledge, return to Kensington Olympia. Although this will only be the show’s third season, it’s already gained huge interest from folks in the streetwear and … Continue reading →

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Free Tea Tastings at the Twinings Tea Shop, Westfield Stratford City

Posted on 2012-08-21 by tikichris

I was recently passing through Westfield Stratford City (something that’s happening a lot these days actually) and noticed the Twinings Tea Shop (lower ground floor near Boots) was offering free tastings as part of this age old English tea company’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, England, Freebies, London, Shopping | Tagged afternoon tea, DIAMOND JUBILEE, free, freebies, London, SPONSORED POST, tea, TEA TASTING, TWININGS, TWININGS TEA SHOP, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Trip to Colombia? Yes Please!

Posted on 2012-08-19 by tikichris

So as fun as a visit to the National Geographic Store in Knightsbridge (across the street from Harrods) might somehow be, I was not prepared for the sort of excitement generated during a recent “VIP cocktail party” celebrating National Geographic’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Colombia, Drink, Food, London, Music, Photography, Shopping, Travel | Tagged COLOMBIA, COLOMBIA IN LONDON, knightsbridge, London, national geographic, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STORE, THE ONLY RISK IS WANTING TO STAY | Leave a comment

Westfield Media Suite was Sweet Indeed! #iwasthere Thanks!

Posted on 2012-08-17 by tikichris

Striving to cover the London 2012 Games as best I could, I was buzzing through Westfield Stratford City a lot. The place was jammed packed with folk from all over the world – which made for amazing atmosphere but also … Continue reading →

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Bravo Buonissimo: Regional Italian Meals in a Box

Posted on 2012-08-12 by tikichris

Last week I tagged along to a supper time sneak peek of the yet to market “Bravo Buonissimo” prototype. Essentially, Bravo Buonissimo is a snazzed up gift-y looking box with “everything you need to prepare an Italian recipe in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, London 2012, Recipes, Shopping, Wine | Tagged bravo buonissimo, casa italia, CONI, giftbox, italian cuisine, italian food, London, london 2012, pasta, queen elizabeth II conference centre | 1 Comment

Olympic LEGO Stadium

Posted on 2012-08-09 by tikichris

Right beside the Official London 2012 Shop on the third floor of John Lewis inside the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre is a massive Lego replica of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium. Based on the original concept and design by Warren Elsmore, … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, London, London 2012, Shopping | Tagged #iwasthere, department store, i was there, john lewis, lego, lego stadium, legos, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM, SPONSORED POST, toys, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | 1 Comment

Westfield Gift Cards, Team GB Merch and More Prizes to Win #iwasthere

Posted on 2012-08-08 by tikichris

Westfield is offering some pretty awesome prizes just for participating in its #iwasthere competition. All you’ve got to do is show which side of London you think is best: east or west? Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Freebies, London, London 2012, Shopping, Social Media | Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Carnaby Book Exchange (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-08-08 by tikichris

Perhaps in an attempt to tap into Carnaby’s spirit of free love and peace, a new and decidedly non-retail space has opened where you can “pick up a book, relax in an armchair and explore the vast expanses of fashion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, CheapOair, Freebies, London, Shopping, Travel | Tagged books, carnaby book exchange, carnaby street, free books, freebies, KINGLY COURT, library, London, London College of Fashion, OneTravel, soho | Leave a comment

Street Market Focus: Berwick Street Market (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-08-06 by tikichris

Traditionally a place to hawk fresh fruit and vegetables, the market has had its ups and downs through the centuries. These days, the market appears to have caught on to current foodie trends and are giving more and more space to vendors … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel | Tagged berwick street, berwick street market, London, OneTravel, Shopping, soho, street food, street markets, W1 | Leave a comment

@GBChefs Summertime App: 21 Chefs, 105 Recipes, One Good Cause

Posted on 2012-08-06 by tikichris

Great British Chefs’ new Summertime app for iPhone and iPad, developed in association with Ocado, offers 105 recipes from 21 chefs for summery occasions and events. The app includes recipes ranging from classics with a twist such as coronation chicken … Continue reading →