Wee Birdy: “My Secret London” with Jane Ellis from KJ’s Laundry

Wee Birdy is an exploratory field guide to the hidden gems in London and Sydney and sparkling treasures on the (online) horizon. Selected as one of the Top 50 Design Blogs in the World by Times Online, as well as one of the Top 100 Blogs in the World by The Sunday Times, Wee Birdy is edited and written by former magazine editor Top Bird. Top Bird recently spent three years in London, where she was Deputy Shopping & Style Editor at Time Out London, before returning to her Sydney nest. A self-confessed bird nerd, Wee Birdy explores the very best in shopping, style, fashion, beauty, design, interiors, craft and handmade.

October 20, 2008

“My Secret London” with Jane Ellis from KJ’s Laundry

In the latest instalment of “My Secret London”, Jane Ellis from Marylebone’s award-winning independent fashion boutique, KJ’s Laundry, spills the secret London addresses from her little black book.

Best for a bargain? Brick Lane, East London.

Best for vintage? Hammersmith Vintage Fair.

Best for fashion? Shop at Bluebird.

Best for jewellery? Kabiri.

Best for interiors and gifts? Mint.

Best for beauty and skincare? Liberty beauty hall.

Best for kids? Blossom.

Best for stationery? Smythson.

Any other favourites? Chapel Market.

Your number one London shopping secret? La Fromagerie in Marylebone.

Best London souvenir? A retro poster from the Transport Museum.

Favourite place to eat? Yauatcha.

Click here for a Wee Birdy map of Jane’s secret London addresses.
Check out the latest collections online at KJ’s Laundry.

Huge thanks and wee birdy kisses to Jane for her generous tips and advice.

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5 Comments

That's lux livin' for ya!

Posted by: Make Do & Mend | October 20, 2008 at 09:27 PM

MMM, Shop at Bluebird is my fave fave fave shop ever!! Hey, nice to meet you last night, wasn't it fun!

Posted by: Rollergirl | October 24, 2008 at 01:13 PM

Why hi there Rollergirl and Make Do - it was so lovely to finally meet you both last night. It was London bloggers au-go-go! I was too shy to play dress-ups - did you?

I remember the first time I dragged Mr Top Bird around Shop at Bluebird ... he was bemused by my constant fawning and sighing over various bits n pieces. Eventually he dragged me out with the lure of a cupcake, dammit.

Posted by: Top Bird | October 24, 2008 at 04:24 PM

la fromagerie and pretty looking cakes at yauatcha...yes please!!

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