You & I.

London is so beautiful. No, it really is. You see I never quite took advantage of all the things London has to offer before I packed up and moved to University in the North, so now, whenever I get the chance to, I spend my days walking from place to place (with some gnarly blisters upon my feet) and simply enjoying all my city has to offer.

 

Today I headed to and old favourite, The National Portrait Gallery. As a portrait illustrator myself, The National Portrait Gallery has almost become a haven for me, during my GCSE years many moons ago, I spent hours sitting cross legged in the contemporary wing armed with a chocolate stained sketchbook and some graphite, furiously sketching swirling patterns across the pages in a bid to emulate the work of the great Maggi Hambling. 

It was lovely to return much older and with a much more presentable sketchbook. I spent a few hours oooh-ing and ahhh-ing at the BP Portrait Awards, which is free to the public if you’re in the Leicester Square area!

Top . Vintage | Culottes . Vintage | Shoes . New Look | Bag . Kelsi Dagger |

It wouldn’t have been a trip to the National Portrait gallery without buying an array of decorative postcards and a new sketchbook would it? 🙂 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather, my ankle swelled to the size of a balloon shortly after these photos were taken. Note to self: Stop running for buses Sade!

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XOXO Sade

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  1. Carmen Henry
    August 1, 2013 / 10:18 pm

    Your shirt is so cute and I love the pictures on the postcards :)http://theartofvintagerevival.blogspot.com/

  2. ScatterrBrained
    August 1, 2013 / 11:11 pm

    aw i love london too, there is just so much to discover. And also your hair is looking beautiful sade!

  3. Twin Vibes
    August 2, 2013 / 3:51 am

    I love this look and you are working those shoes.

  4. Diane
    August 2, 2013 / 7:42 am

    Your hair are so great!

  5. Megan Ellaby
    August 2, 2013 / 7:42 am

    completely gorgeous as always! love the backdrop for these shots!

  6. CatherineAgnes
    August 2, 2013 / 7:56 am

    I love your outfit so much! The vintage top and bottoms are just so sweet! I also love a good postcard from a museum or art gallery! http://agnesandelle.blogspot.co.uk/Cat xx

  7. Charisse AuthenticDuplicate
    August 2, 2013 / 8:24 am

    I love this outfit, especially the shoes! You've made me want to visit the National Portrait Gallery, I've never been!authenticduplicate.blogspot.co.uk

  8. Hola Bambi
    August 2, 2013 / 9:27 am

    You beautiful little angel , love the photos xx

  9. Zoe Barrow
    August 2, 2013 / 11:26 am

    you are adorable!! oh i feel you, i've given up on running for buses, i'll just wait 20 mins for the next. x

  10. Demmy
    August 2, 2013 / 11:27 am

    You look great.Love your shorts. Nice pictures. xx

  11. Walk On The Style Site
    August 2, 2013 / 1:03 pm

    wow- i love this look! so pretty! Check out my latest OOTD 🙂

  12. Ginikachi Eloka
    August 2, 2013 / 2:11 pm

    Love your shoes. You sooo pulled off the vintage look. Btw, i'd really like to see some of your illustrations… one day perhaps.

  13. Jen
    August 2, 2013 / 2:24 pm

    nice BUT especially love love your hair.x

  14. Anonymous
    August 2, 2013 / 8:09 pm

    LOVE this! Your shoes are stunning xo

  15. Oksana T
    August 2, 2013 / 11:32 pm

    Love those pictures! So vintage-y looking!♥ Oksanawww.makeupbyoksana.blogspot.com

  16. Temi
    August 3, 2013 / 11:45 am

    Beautiful as always Sade! Loving your hair and how you've styled those loafers!Temi xo

  17. Natalie Kay
    August 3, 2013 / 2:21 pm

    Gorgeous as always Sade!

  18. Lucia Y
    August 4, 2013 / 8:55 pm

    Ah I adore London. The NPG is amazing, and I'm the same as you about buying postcards. Art gallery shops are the bestLucia's Loves x

  19. Chidiogo Maxwell
    August 5, 2013 / 5:34 am

    You look incredibly stunning.I am in love with your hair!Beautiful

  20. Rebecca
    August 7, 2013 / 8:13 pm

    I did Art up to A Level, and I love visiting galleries too, although I hardly do it any more. I have so many post cards littered around my room from it's got to become a bit of a joke, but who can resist? Your outfit is lovely, and I particularly like the culottes! xx

  21. Lavinya Royes
    August 8, 2013 / 6:56 pm

    this is nice! love the whole look its like a chic throwback your hair is buff! how cute is the shirt and brogues! love it!

  22. ColourMeIn SC
    August 9, 2013 / 4:51 pm

    It's funny; I used to detest visiting galleries when I had to for GCSE art, but now that I am able to visit them freely, I love the experience. Your hair looks so lovely by the way xwww.colourmein-sc.blogspot.com

  23. Myra Kerigun
    August 9, 2013 / 7:46 pm

    Love the outfit! You look so beautiful and natural!Myra xAlluring Style

  24. Shannon Beer
    August 11, 2013 / 8:28 pm

    Your outfit is so perfect, I need those shoes!x

  25. Jess
    August 13, 2013 / 9:03 am

    I love this outfit, new follower, maybe check my blog out: wildvagabondss.blogspost.com xx

  26. Cmichellestyles
    August 14, 2013 / 1:44 pm

    You look gorgeous! I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!!!*Besos*http://www.cmichellestyles.comInstagram: Cmichellestyles

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