Showing posts with label East London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label East London. Show all posts

Thursday 11 October 2012

All Star Lanes



Never bowled before yet here we were , drawn into what looked like an American bowl cum diner.


The friendly and easy going staff here, look like they just stepped straight out of the 50s




Sat over here because .....



...it offered an interesting view of the kitchen and servers....



As well as the most comfortable seats .



Nice mellow lighting
Good for a spot of dating like this couple perhaps ?
Later on a couple of office colleagues trooped in a gave it their all like they were stars of some hair gel advertisement .
Entertaining to watch since they were clearly challenging each other



Then the mommies and kids started trickling in.
The parent and child you see in the picture below, were ok.
It was only when two extremely loud Chav types, one black, the other white, trooped in that the atmosphere kind of shattered. These two moms were really something else.
 Loved yelling orders to their little charges REPEATEDLY at the top of their lungs so many times, I couldn't think of anything else other than how to stuff their mouths with a large sock.


 
Headed for the exit .....



...nursing a headache after just 5 games
A pity because it's a really nice place to chill out

 


Website : www.allstarlanes.co.uk/

Location : 2nd Floor, Westfield Stratford

Chowtime : 11am - 11pm

Friday 14 September 2012

Vogue or passe at Westfield Stratford



Flags were definitely in ,whether one simply draped it around or put in some extra effort like this very sporting family who posed with countless shoppers. 



Others were more casual but strutted around as if they were natural born talents, meant for catwalking on a public runway


See what I mean ?
Makes me wanna go to Brazil next...



A few went over the top.

My jaw almost dropped when this lady with hat full of flags walked past me later. The leg of her pants were painstakingly made from finely shredded raffia.



Athletes who hung around, ranged from those in standard attire. Awesome to those not beyond puberty



To The Hoff types who
made both cougars and chicas smile broader than daylight




Didn't matter if they were vogue or passe, all of them helped amp up the atmosphere inside to a level beyond excitement and fun



Tuesday 11 September 2012

Window shopping at Westfield Stratford


You can put this place on top of your must visit list.

Felt as if the whole of London was having a ball in this very large, current and happening shopping complex




One could feel the spirit of the games immediately. Every shop window carried their own take on the Olympic theme



Shirts literally flew off the shelf . The most expensive ones, especially the official Team Britain athletic shirts were impossible to find anymore.



This display pretty much sums up how hot Olympic themed merchandise was in here


Aha ! Something in this window has caught my eye



It's a solar queen doing the royal wave !

Hilarious ! Are their royals sporting or what ?


Massive Apple store ....




...even drew in these 3 soldiers




Patriotic and supportive of their own team, this kids luggage bag is dedicated to Team GB




Flags and tea features at the Lakeland store 2 levels up




Evergreen bestsellers these




Found these DIY bears at the basement


Waiting to be picked, stuffed and dressed with plenty of cash on the side of course!
(Think there was a store similar to this in Debenhams KL but I'm not sure if it's still around today)





Location : Westfield Stratford City, East London




Monday 10 September 2012

Soaking up the atmosphere outside Westfield Stratford


We've just come out from the Stratford City tube station



Should we take this lift straight up to the John Lewis store ?



Trying to get our bearings right just like this lady here


Volunteers use a loudspeaker to try to shepherd us lost ones in the right direction


Don't go this way



So tempted to walk into the store




Yet I continue forward



Oh....so that's what the entrance to the Olympic Park looks like


Should I carry on ?




Nah....turning back towards the main entrance now