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Highlights of 2015!





For some today may be a sad day; for some, today may be a day much awaited for and, for some, today may be a day like any other.
It's nearly at its end: 2015 has come to a close.
Personally, I see 31st December of each year as a day to reflect on what has happened over the year; whether that be places that I've visited, days that I have put behind me or food that looked so good it was worth taking a picture of. Here is a round-up of my highlights of 2015:


 Attraction of the Year:
The Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street, London

 Found right at the top of the "Walkie Talkie" building in London, The Sky Garden offers a restaurant, bar and cafe with some of the best views of London. The first thing about this place? It's free to enter, as long as you book in advance.


Restaurant of the Year:
Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly Circus

Hidden away at the corner of Piccadilly Circus, this brasserie oozes class and sophistication, whilst serving truly delicious French meals. It's also very affordable, with its set menu perfect for pre-theatre dining.

Photo from www.brasseriezedel,com


Theatre Production of the Year:
Bend It Like Beckham, Phoenix Theatre, London

Remember that film that came out in 2002, featuring a young Kiera Knightley, about the girl who was mesmerised by David Beckham? Yep, Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical is actually a thing and came to the West End in May this year. Featuring a whirlwind of colour, culture and- er- football, you cannot help but be enchanted by this production.



Celebrity Outfit of the Year:
Taylor Swift, The Grammys

 Taylor dressed in Elie Saab at The Grammys 2015 is certainly an outfit that will go down in history. The bold, shimmering turquoise of the dress paired with a contrasting pink in her heels works outstandingly.


Film of the Year:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

 A very hard decision to make, but my best film was Star Wars. The hype surrounding the film was enormous, so I had very high expectations- and this film did not disappoint. Instead, I've managed to gain a conversation topic that can be used with many, many different people. A very close call between this and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2", which concluded one of my favourite series in the most poignant of ways.

Surprise of the Year:
Justin Bieber's new album being an absolute banger. 

 "What Do You Mean?" "Where are U Now?" "Sorry". Whilst that may just sound like I'm conversing with myself, those are in fact the names of three of his smash singles.




The trickiest round-up of them all: the best day of 2015. Although it may come as a surprise, having not been my attraction of the year, this place was a day out I genuinely will not forget...

 Best Day of the Year:
Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour, Leavesden

 This attraction has been around for a good few years now, but I only got round to visiting earlier this month for my 18th birthday. Whilst not actually visited on my birthday- two days before- I can't think of a more "me" thing to do than visit the studio where Harry Potter was filmed. Visit it NOW.


Happy New Year!

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