The Brick Lane Effect

Bricklane... one of my favourite spots in London. Full of vintage markets, contemporary galleries, boutiques... this place attracts some quirky youngsters every weekend. There was a pop up sample sale shop open during our visit and my friend managed to find a few adorable summer dresses made by Japanese designer 'Tofu'. I probably wouldn't buy any antiques here (or anywhere in London for that matter) because they are obviously higher priced compared to pieces that i can find outside of the this tourist filled city. With a little patience, antiques can be hunted at nearly half the price in the countryside. 

The 'Boiler House' is full of pop up food stalls, serving dishes from around the world. Although many stalls serve fast greasy fast food, high quality, gourmet street food can also be found here. The Burmese noodle stall served some really fresh authentic dishes...definitely deserve a try! After choosing your food from around 30 stalls or so, you can sit outside in the courtyard and enjoy a bit of the british sun... 

Sunday Up Market is full of quirky little shops, selling everything crafted, hand made, bric-a-brac and some lovely second hand clothing. Brickane's 'Backyard Market' also supports local designers and artists, with an eclectic range of stalls, each one showcasing the designers' signature style. To see up and coming designers, this is a must visit for people wants to support the creative industry! I managed to find the most adorable pug print sweater designed by a young illustrator who had a collection of awesome artwork. 

Although Bricklane is a place filled with youth and colour... i prefer showing you my experience in black and white.... leaving your imagination to run wild...