Showing posts with label Stratford City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stratford City. Show all posts

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



Thursday 13 September 2012

What if you had no Olympic tickets


Because tickets were absolutely impossible to buy on site, businesses like these thrived




It provided an option for people who desperately wanted to be part of the games and as you can see, there were many




 However, if this isn't your cup of tea, follow me...




...all the way up this level



Past the big black ball downstairs



To this .... your other option




Where you are free to pose till you get the best angle




Snap the real backdrop even if it IS quiet a distance away



Zoom in or zoom out to your hearts content without parting with a quid


Location : Westfield Stratford City, East London



Wednesday 12 September 2012

£2 view at John Lewis


Thought I had found a priceless tip when someone posted on an online forum that one could view the Olympic Park from the top floor of John Lewis department store ...for free.




We weren't the only ones who had gone through the forum ...




...because the queue went round 3 floors



But it most certainly was not free.

£2 per person please with a leaflet each in return for your cold hard cash



We made our way in



found "The view" under some intense scrutiny



didn't hear anyone complain




Think it's because a lot were trying to get a good shot of the park



While the majority were really trying to get their 2 pounds worth



In reality, one had to shoot through segmented views encumbered by window panes



Which wasn't easy because of the stupid ugly storage yard up front




Stepped back for a while to give others a chance



 Checked this sign out



Then went back, gave it one last try and surrendered after this one




Turned my attention to these two kids at the back



and this row of toys beside them



before the most cheerful person in the room beamed at me



because he was hoping I'd buy some happy juice or snacks from him

Well, well....



Location : John Lewis, Westfield Stratford City

Website : http://www.johnlewis.com/



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