Initial: Hong Kong, a new chain of stores which combines clothing and home accessories. A very unique concept and very inspiring, the look and feel is very urban with a classic touch. My favourite store in Hong Kong.

30 October 2011

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City report on Sevilla Spain: Standing in front of the beautiful palace in Parque Maria Louiza was one of the many highlights of Sevilla , built for the world exhibition in 1929. This is really a place to walk around and wonder, in the parc are also 2 museums. Around the Plaza Nuevo you will find a lot of boutiques and some one of a kind stores. Around Plaza Salvador you will find authentic Spanish stores which sell, original hats, flamenco dresses, costume jewellery really nice area to visit.The Real Alcazar one of the palaces of the royals which is still in use, is a really mesmerizing experience to visit, stunningly restored and well maintained gardens and grounds. We were pleasantly surprised with this city, it has a good change of being in the top of the Nicolicious Hotlist.

2 October 2011

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Court Sejour Boutique: new in Amsterdam on the Van Baerle straat a very refreshing pop-up store. A nice selection of clothes and accessories men and women. We at the Nicolicious headquarters are a fan of the moss wall in the window. { Restaurant Van Harte is preparing a rigorous make over and will have a similar wall featuring the face of Kate Moss!}. Not sure how long this shop will be here so enjoy it while it last.

16 September 2011

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Merci Paris, a very nice store on the Rue Beaumarchais an eclectic mix of different brand and styles. Very nice to visit although there original style is slipping away, still worth going. 111 Rue Beaumarchais Paris.

12 September 2011

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looking for a Nicolicious gift: buy one of this lovely camee made of chocolate from Laduree!

12 September 2011

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Nicolicious on Palma the Mallorca. For the traveller which loves a combination of city life and beach this maybe an interesting option. This is one of the most clean cities I have ever visited, which i must say is very pleasant. The main shopping street is Av. Jaume III, many Spanish brands are represented here, on the Passeig des Born you will find LV next to Zara and my favourite Spanish clothing and accessories brand Carolina Herrera. Lots of little boutiques are in side streets of these boulevards, actually shopping is nice in Palma, the Spanish have a slightly more classical style than in the west of Europe. The shop you don’t want to miss is Rialto Living on Carrer Sant Felou, the best store on the island! Beaches, don’t let anybody fool you near the city centre are no beaches. The nearest beach is Nassau beach 20 minutes walk from the city, in this area are some restaurants do not expect Ramatuelle beach life. The beaches at es Trenc are sandy and white and very touristy! { Let me add very very touristy.} Worthwhile visiting is the basilisk which looks like an gigantic sand castle. Dining and wining can be very good in Palma: Caballito de Mar serves outstanding sea food, reservation needed 971721074. Bungalow has a good reputation and was recommended, unfortunately i had no time to test it 971262738. The Nicolicious overall opinion of Palma the Mallorca is very nice for a city break 3 – 4 days is just perfect to catch some sun, and prowl around the city.

17 August 2011

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Nicolicious on London shopping: I still have a few shopping tips I would love to share with you. One of my favourite neighbourhoods is Notting Hill with the Portobello road market { which is touristy, but nice} . Also the upcoming Westbourne Grove is the place to be. Daylesford Organic has a very nice branch there, an organic food market/ restaurant /gift shop lovely to have a lunch there. Around the corner is a Wolf and Badger concept store were they sell pieces of young designers or classic British companies. I find this area always very inspiring!

25 July 2011

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Nicolicious on London: A one day shopping trip possible, yes with this report you can. Take an early flight to London City Airport( never Heathrow, a nightmare).The route starts at Marylebone highstreet top end, this charming streets has lots to offer: the Conran store,White company,some nice boutiques ans pubs. This street has still some rural charm. At the end of this street turn left and walk to St Christophers Street : a lovely alley full of shops. You will reach oxford street go left after a few hundred meters turn right into South Molton street. Keep an eye on shops such as Browns,and Kurt Geiger,turn left at the end of the street,you are reaching Bond Street. Designer boutiques are everywhere, Jo Malone just introduced a new black fragrance, check this out! At Bond Street turn right ,needless to say every brand has a flagship store here, I love it. Did you know that the queen buys her gifts at Asprey’s. The windows are very inspiering. Ralph Lauren has his largest European store here. The basement has a well equipped home department, the rooms are very very well decorated a must see! I walk through the Burlington Arcade which stocks shops for vintage Jaeger le Coultre watches and fine cashmere. Keep on walking through the Princess arcade at the end of this arcade you will find James street specialised in tailored shirts.This is the moment to jump in a cab, to Brompton Cross corner Fullham road.I have a quick glance at the Bibendum an old Michelin building.( nice for a quick salad). Walking down Fullham road with again a charming Ralph Lauren store and some other posh brands. I turn left at Sydney street and left again at Kings Road this street has lots of interior shops such as Designers Guild, William Yeoward a Heals store and lots of nice boutiques, at Sloane square I turn into Sloane Street ( It is like the dutch PC). At the end is Harvey Nichols a lovely designers department store, after a glass of champagne at the 5 th floor I take a taxi to the airport. So thats how you do a one day shopping in London.

7 July 2011

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Nicolicious on Lisbon:a nice city to visit for max.3 days.Lots of beautifull parcs.Highlights:the Sao Jorge Castle gorgeous views,Barrio Alto an old part of the city.Coffee at A Brasileira.For fine dining go to Largo,perfectly decorated restaurant and fine cuisine.Shopping in lisbon isnt like Paris but on the avenue Da Liberdade you will find a stylish collection of what Lisbon has to offer.

5 July 2011

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