Love Lace
Strolling around Athens in this lacey combo made me so happy.
This delicate lace top is perfect for date night
IMAGES BY OLIVER TAYLOR
NEXT layered vest top
Miss Pap skinnies
New Look heels
Celine bag
Strolling around Athens in this lacey combo made me so happy. Once I put this on I couldn't of been in a better mood. Don't you just love it when a piece of clothing gives you that major confident boost? Its been a while since that has happened and it just made me over the moon.
Taken on Panasonic Lumix LX100 by Oliver Taylor
“ I just paired it with my go to ripped skinnies and heels out for dinner. Keeping it minimal and kinda smart casual! ”
Athens city guide!
I got to finally visit the beautiful city of Athens and as soon as I got back, I couldn't wait to put together a guide for you all! Athens has definitely become one of my favourite cities to visit - Oli & I can't wait to go back! We decided not to use any maps but instead just wondered around and explore the city. I quickly made sense of where we were and we stumbled across some amazing restaurants and shops! Athens definitely live up to my expectations but surprised me at how 'young' the vibe of the city really is! There were so many young people around and so much nightlife to satisfy your needs! With having spent only 3 days there - I've put together the main hotspots we went to/did!
How to get there
I suggest looking on Aegean Airline's website to search for flights. We traveled with them and was surprised at how roomy the seats were and that we were served a meal! (It was only a 4 hour flight!) The site is really straight forward and you can see which month you can grab a bargain flight. October - November is the perfect time to visit as the weather is a tad cooler (still hot for us brits) and the city is in off peak season which is great for grabbing some awesome hotel & flight deals! They also fly directly to Athens from London 3 times a day! You can search for flights here.
Where to stay
For the first 2 days of the trip we stayed at the newly opened Electra Metropolis Athens. This hotel is in such a perfect location - being a street down from Ermou street (famous for its shopping) and about a 15 minute walk up to Acropolis. It's also surrounded by great restaurants and cafes but also serves great room service too! Oh, we can't forget the view! We ended up staying in the Acropolis Suite & it really was one of the best views I could possible asked for. There was enough space in the room and a large marble bathroom which was a dream! You can see it in my vlog here.
For the last 2 nights, we stayed at the NEW HOTEL. It's part of the DESIGN HOTEL group (they create beautiful architecture around the world!) so you know you're in for a treat! We stayed in the standard room which had plenty of space & a private balcony. The bed was super comfy and not bad for location too! It's about 5 minute walk from Electra Metropolis Athens & is about a 5 minute walk into Plaka. My favourite part of town! Full of souvenir shops, cafes, art stores and restaurants!
Image courtesy of Yes Hotels
What to do
I suggest you leave your map at the room & explore the city only on foot! It's the best way to meet the locals, get to know the city and get lost in it's beautiful culture. Head into Plaka, this is my favourite part of town! It literally makes you feel like you're walking around a greek island! Some restaurants are hidden but those are the best ones. You can find some amazing vintage bargains too along with your classic souvenir pieces. My favourite is that you have so many little stores selling olive oil, greek honey, olives and of course baklavas to take home! Every corner is such a photo perfect moment so don't forget to charge your camera and snap away!
Hike up to Acropolis
We thought it would be a trek but it only took us 15 minutes to hike up there. Along the way were small souvenir shops which we stopped and wondered around. We also grabbed some ice cream as a little treat to ourselves & it was the freshest ice cream I've ever eaten. Be sure to grab the pistachio or coconut one! Once at Acropolis, grab your ticket and head up. The best time to visit is either early morning or after lunch time! We unfortunately went around 10.30am and had to que about 30 minutes to get tickets. You can either opt for the €20 ticket which just lets you into Acropolis and the theatre or the €30 ticket which lets you into all the monuments. Take in the view every step of the way and admire the ruins!
GO SHOPPING
You can pretty much spend hours on Ermou street looking through the shops, grabbing a coffee at a cafe and even a huge pretzel! They have such a great selection of stores and it really is one of the best places to shop! I picked up some bits from H&M (they had such great stock of everything) and Bershka but there are also Pull & Bear, Zara & H&M and Sephora too!
Take the Bohemian tales of the city tour with Urban Adventures
Far from the usual boring historical tours - Urban Adventures focuses on the modern twists the city has to offer. This tour was more focused on street art which was so interesting & you get to walk around and know the city. Highly recommend you do this on the 1st evening if you have time. Especially if you have never been to Athens before. We were taken to all the art hotspots and bars only known to locals. Definitely make sure your camera is all charged up for all the photo ops too!
Where to eat
MOMA CAFE, Monastiraki - Be sure to try out their pizzas! We went for the Greek pizza and Moma pizza. It was really filling and all ingredients were really fresh. We chowed down with some homemade lemonade as well! Their desserts sounded good too but we were stuffed so didn't get a chance to try any.
New Art lounge, New hotel
We went for dinner on our first night there. Such a beautiful space on the roof top with great views of Athens. You can even see Acropolis as well. The food was delicious and quality was superb. I went for the seafood linguini and Oli went for the steak. Also try out their signature cocktails over looking the breath taking view!
OTTO Restaurant
This was our favourite restaurant we went to. Everything from the decor to service and food was incredible. The menu was really fun and interesting, combining a lot of ingredients that sounds like they wouldn't go together to the presentation. We had a great tasting menu with a few cocktails and it was genuinely the best way to end the trip. I'm hoping we get to go back and we are planning on bringing a load of friends too! I recommend the casserole and the beef marinated in coffee! But anything on the menu is to die for!
Diogenes, Plaka
We stumbled upon this place on our first night of walking around Plaka. The atmosphere was super chilled but lively. With the place being such a big restaurant it filled up pretty quick with lots of couples, families and friends. The menu was easy to read and I went for the shrimp linguini (love a good pasta dish!). I think this was the best linguini I've had on the trip. The size of the shrimps on my plate were huge and there was a big enough portion to make me not want dessert!
Six Dogs
A go to place for the locals. This quirky little hidden gem is picture perfect and different from any other bars I've been to in Athens. Having the setting out doors and through an underground entrance is pretty interesting! You have the try the frozen cappuccino! They also serve food as well! Definitely a must stop whenever you are in Athens!
So I hope you guys enjoyed my guide to Athens! I can't wait to go back & hopefully be able to visit the islands too! Any more questions just leave them below! Thank you to Discover Greece for making this trip possible!
Keeping warm in Revolve
Last weekend I strolled around London in this fancy shaggy jacket from Tularosa via Revolve!
IN LOVE WITH THIS REVOLVE JACKET!
IMAGES BY OLIVER TAYLOR
Tularosa jacket
AG denim jeans
Mango bag
Hellzbellz cap
H&M sweater
Adidas trainers
Last weekend I strolled around London in this fancy shaggy jacket from Tularosa via Revolve! It kept me really warm and it was such a fun piece to wear around. I got so many compliments on it! I just paired it with a thin super soft jumper from H&M and then my current favourite boyfriend jeans.
In camo...
I've been wanting to get my hands on a camo jacket for some time now and this one from Megan McKenna 's collection with Miss Pap was perfect!
Reiss Fedora
Boots
Celine bag
I've been wanting to get my hands on a camo jacket for some time now and this one from Megan McKenna 's collection with Miss Pap was perfect! It's light weight so I can wear sweater underneath. I've paired it with this see through top and ripped jeans also from the collection. To pair everything together I just threw on my go-to Alexander Wang boots and my Celine trio. Such a perfect outfit to wear to a casual lunch or a day full of meetings in London! Let me know how you would style a camp jacket down below! I'm always interested to see your guys take on it!
This post was in collaboration with Miss Pap
Dream team
So I just wanted to do a little shout out to my sister from another Misses!
INTRODUCING CHLOE HELEN MILES
IMAGES BY RYAN WINTERBOTHAM
So I just wanted to do a little shout out to my sister from another Misses! This girl so hard working and dedicated and thought that I would shift you guys her way to see the amazing content she creates!
Chloe is currently in Paris and that makes me so excited to see up and coming blog posts. She also has a youtube channel which you can find right here . Can't wait for more trips away and to more content we create together! You can find her blog here. Her instagram
Photos taken by Ryan Winterbotham
Modern Ninja
I wore this super comfy outfit to grab lunch with Joel and Eric the other day.
The Fifth jumpsuit
Balenciaga sneakers
Mango bag
Asos sunnies
Monki duster jacket
I wore this super comfy outfit to grab lunch with Joel and Eric the other day. Totally some modern ninja vibes. I've had these pieces sitting in my closet for a while now and need to wear them more. Especially this jumpsuit from the Fifth. Let me know what favourite all black combo outfit of yours is down below!
Taken on the Panasonic Lumix LX100 by Gallucks
Which Gola are you?
My shoe wardrobe really is about 60% trainers. I would happily choose them over a pair of boots or heels any day.
A SUPER CHIC OUTFIT FINISHED OFF WITH A MINIMAL PAIR OF TRAINERS
IMAGES BY LEANNE LIM-WALKER
The Fifth blazer jacket
Monki t-shirt
Topshop jeans
Zara bag
Shashi NYC jewellery
Astrid & Miyu rings
My shoe wardrobe really is about 60% trainers. I would happily choose them over a pair of boots or heels any day. When I choose a pair, it's usually something thats classic and timeless and these Gola classics are another great edition! Gola asked me a question of 'which Gola am I?' After debating between a pair of the all white 'Coaster' and these 'Bullet' suede trainers - I finally caved and went for the good old monochrome pair. Yes I do wear white trainers more often but this classic monochrome pair just suited me better and it just adds an instant chic twist to any outfit. I decided to stick with all monochrome pieces so it didn't take much away from the shoes.
I wore them around London all day and have been wearing them a lot to go to lunch, grocery shopping and general day to day errands. They were much more comfortable than I thought and I didn't need to wear them in at all! I think thats the main thing I love about trainers. That they are so comfy and easy to style. There ware so many ways to style these beautiful shoes so let me know below if you would like to see more outfits featuring them!
Photos taken by Leanne Lim-Walker on Panasonic Lumix LX100
This post was kindly sponsored by Gola
THE HOME EDIT | 2
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Gestuz Grunge
Gestuz leather jacket
Urban Outfitters culottes similar here
Balenciaga trainers
Zara bag
Bralette similar here
Outfit for the 3rd day of LFW! I wanted to add in a pop of colour and these silk culottes are perfect! They went perfectly with my Balenciaga race runners and this beautiful embroidered leather jacket from Gestuz.
Photos taken by Chloe Helen Miles on Panasonic Lumix LX100
Let's run away together
Missguided dress
River Island jacket
Zara bag
Alexander Wang boots
Taken on Panasonic Lumix LX100
My second LFW outfit. I just wanted something comfortable, dark and easy going. I was so obsessed with this denim jacket from River Island so I paired it with this velvet dress from Missguided. The combo worked really well and it matched my Alexander Wang boots perfectly!