London At First Sight
Arriving to London at a time of a pandemic might demand a change of schedule. You might have to skip a class in campus, a coffee date with your friend or buying those shiny-rainy boots that you can’t wait to put your hands on. The rescheduling process is called “quarantine”.
For 14 night and days, I had to stay isolated in my studio. Instead of exploring the corners of London, I was exploring myself. As person who never experienced the “living-alone” life, away from my family and country, everything felt strangely yet exciting to me! But thanks to Netflix, Emily from “Emily in Paris” kept me in good company. Her happy outfits inspired me on what to wear for the whole coming month! Also, I had the chance to learn many new delicious recipes and read “The Three Daughters of Eve” a beautiful book by Elif Shafak.
The Day After Quarantine
After completing my quarantine, I was finally able to meet London. Despite the gloomy skies, I chose to wear vibrant colours on that day; a mixture of a green cashmere coat and a blue scarf. I walked through central London and took a tube to Oxford St. where I knew I’d find love over there, not with a man, but with the sophisticated creativity that covered the window displays of London.
The Real London Look
As I was walking back home that day, I took a photo of my reflection and posted it on my Instagram with a caption that summarised my first “London” impression.
“Trust no Ads, because this is the real London look. Where the wind gets in your hijab or hair and will mess it all up, moving down to your clothes where you’ll reminisce the last look you saw yourself of on the mirror. And of course, the endless dullness of London that puts you in a poetic mood. Never-to-forget your shot of coffee because this city needs a lot of energy. And finally, buy some flowers for your home so it can remind you of souls that made you blossom and are now faraway.”
