Got up bright and early this morning to hit Portobello Market. Here’s where you can find everything from books to bric-a-brac, furniture to fashion. For the adventurous, there’s even an area selling exotic food. Saturday is a good day to visit the market, as the antiques market open on this day is one of the largest antiques/collectables markets in Europe. And guess what? I managed to score a Chanel 255 classic quilted bag in mint condition for a steal! Oh I just love shopping in London!

The energy in the market is just infectious, there’s a whole load of people bargaining for the pieces they want and you can literally find anything you want here since there’s over 1,500 traders. I even spotted a few posters that caught my fancy. Having a sweet tooth, I kept my eyes peeled for the Hummingbird Bakery, which I heard great stories about. I spotted its pink awning and walked into my idea of heaven. From rows upon rows of oh-so-pretty cupcakes to the gigantic mouthwatering slices of rich fudge cakes, I knew I wasn’t going to leave empty-handed! I ended up buying three choc cupcakes and a slice of fudge cake. Pure bliss I tell you!

I stuffed my face as I continued down the stretch of stalls, following the trial of Portobello Road until I reached Portobello Green Arcade. This is where many a famous design name was born, so naturally I was quite keen to see the goods on offer. 2Tuff has really nice clothing, its owners give classic styles a modern twist. You can also opt for some lovely jewels to complement your new outfit if you like. If you’re into bespoke tailoring, there’s Steve Bell. And oh, do drop by Red Hot, which has a lot of dressy and feminine stuff.

I love the Georgian townhouses that line the streets, it’s so quaint and serene