Where? Istanbul, Turkey Exactly? House Hotel Nisantasi Why? Press trip with Transitions Eyewear to test the new day to night opticals. Companions? Marcus from thechicgeek.co.uk, Basma from ES Magazine, Mikey from Sunday Times Style, David from The Times and 40 other international journalists. Me (left) and Basma (ES Magazine) on a night out in Istanbul What to Wear When You’re There – Istanbul Istanbul is Turkey’s second
360 East bar and restaurant Istanbul is famed for its night life, If anyone recommends a bar or restaurant to you the chances are its a rooftop venue with amazing views over the city or a sunset spot by the Bosphoros River. The other chic evening alterative is Bebek. This is Istanbul’s trendy party area, filled with bars and restaurants. Here is The Style Travellers choice of the best
Istanbul Shopping and Sightseeing The courtyard at The Blue Mosque Shopping – Istanbul The Grand Bazaar With over 60 streets housing 5000 shops, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. Famed for traditional Turkish carpets, glass ware and crafts, it’s also well known for its counterfeit hand bags and luxury goods. The choice and range is impressive, but obviously I’m not condoning that sort of
Copenhagen Street Style and Packing Show at Copenhagen Fashion Week Where? Copenhagen, Denmark Exactly? The Kong Arthur Hotel and Skt Petri Hotel When? AW 2012 Why? Copenhagen Fashion Week Companions? The Fashion Posse – Hayley Betts, Will Woodhams, Theo, Georgie, Jodie & Eric. (Sounds like an Enid Blyton cast!) What I packed? Clockwise from left to right: Silk shirt – Zara, Black vest – T by Alexander Wang, I-pad – Apple, I-pad case – Clare Vivier, Phone
Copenhagen Eating, Drinking and After Dark Getting Slaughtered in Meat Packing If you want to party with Copenhagen’s hipster crowd, head to Meat Packing aka Vesterbro in the South West of the city. Once the city’s red light district, don’t think of Meat Packing in the upmarket New York sort of way, Copenhagen’s version is much edgier. Best time to arrive is around 10pm, pitch your spot amongst the throngs
