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surprise i'm with matte and we are in london i am visiting her because she recently moved to
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london and i was too excited i just you know took the first flight it's like the second week Good!
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Pitta is here!
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We're gonna start in Soho and have some breakfast and explore the neighborhood.
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It's such a vibrant city.
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London has so many amazing, inspiring people and the fashion.
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So beautiful and I'm immediately so fascinated by the city, even though I've been here.
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But it's just like now I'm older and it's just kind of different to experience it now.
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And it's just so big and so many different neighborhoods to see.
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Yeah, so we better get going.
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Yeah The
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breakfast was Really really good.
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I of course had egg benedicts because i love it so much but they had egg benedicts of the day and it was
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egg florentine and i haven't had that in a long time and it's actually so good it's like spinach instead of
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like salmon or ham and it's just so good now i guess we're just gonna walk a bit around check out some stores maybe
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I found this sweater and I think it's kind of cute.
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It's like fussy.
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I think I'm going to try it on.
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Okay, I'm not sure about like the shoulders.
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They're a bit too extra for me.
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I'm not sure.
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Could have been cute.
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It had potential.
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But I'm not sure.
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I'm not so old
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We checked out a few vintage stores And Matea bought a reddish cardigan Yeah,
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it's like burgundy red The color was amazing It was mostly for that color But we are standing in front of
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a cafe called Lyon And I've seen it all over social media and the coffee there looks incredible okay
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guys this is not the right Leon that we were planning on going to switch to the ramp it's actually right across the street
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and this one is way more aesthetic but the other one was like fast food naturally fast yeah but this one this is the one that we were looking for
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We are in Soho and we are currently standing on like this Danish corner.
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I don't know if it's called that but there are so many Danish designer stores here.
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So it's Dinagoya, Samsø Samsø, Ganni, Hankeumhavn, a lot of cool Danish stores.
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Matte wants to go and check Gani out at least and maybe a few others
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I'm looking for some tops for when I'm going out for dinner or a party.
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I feel like that's something that I'm missing in my wardrobe.
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I found this black striped shirt and it's a little bit more slim fitted, which I think is really nice but I'm not sure about the silver detailing on it.
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I don't know if it's cute or if it's not cute.
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So guys I realized I totally forgot to show you our outfits and I bought the shirt.
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I think it's gonna look cute.
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We are walking in a neighborhood called Marilbone.
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We were like checking on Google Translate how to pronounce it.
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So apparently it's Marleben.
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Marleben.
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Marilbone.
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And apparently it's a beautiful neighborhood.
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It's filled with cafes and cute stores.
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and I checked on Google Maps if there were any bookstores because it's always fun to check out bookstores and we found one which is so beautiful so of course we need to go and check it out.
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We are close to a bakery called Buns from Home and their pastry looks incredible.
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Like cinnamon buns, but like all kinds of flavors.
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So we are going to go and taste them.
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Yes.
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so we picked the pistachio one and i'm very excited it smells amazing
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so crunchy it's kind of like a croissant in
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the bottom yummy this is very good we are back
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home because we wanted to freshen up a bit and then we are gonna go out for dinner we kind of wanted to switch
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up our outfits but before we start getting ready i kind of wanted to show you guys what we bought because we went to a couple of stores that i didn't really film I can start.
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So in the thrift store first one.
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This is the cardigan.
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This is the red one.
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Oh, it is so so cute.
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You can wear it, you know, over something, do like one, all of them.
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Or you can wear it the other way around.
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So it's like a two in one.
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Really cute.
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Yeah.
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Really really cute.
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I think it can be cute.
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It suits you so well.
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So actually in Budapest, Birtha showed me this Rare Beauty liquid blush.
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Yeah, it's amazing.
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You tried it out and you thought it was so cool.
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Oh my god, that's amazing.
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And she had the color Happy.
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So we went and I was gonna get happy.
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But then we kind of decided to get another color.
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It's a bit more for me.
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But we got this tester so it's pretty.
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Yeah, it's so so cute.
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I think this is gonna fit super well with your skin tone and your hair.
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Exactly.
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Because I'm like a blondie and I have quite pale skin.
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And this is a bit more taupe color.
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Or like this more subtle.
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Mine is a little bit more hot pink.
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It's a little bit more crazy.
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But this one is so so nice.
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And this is like my favorite blush ever.
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It's amazing.
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So I wanted to try this more.
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Oh, you're gonna love it.
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Uh oh, this one is so cute.
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I don't know what the hair is.
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So we went to Urban Outfitters.
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Yeah.
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Because you had seen the big selfies.
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I have seen this.
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Yeah.
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But I don't even know if it's pretty cute.
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No, it's so cute.
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You know, like grey gloomy days.
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Oh yeah.
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And you have like the black coats and stuff and a bit of pop of color.
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It's so cute.
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It's like, yeah.
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Yeah, and I mean, I didn't buy a lot.
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I mean, I showed you guys earlier the shirt that I got.
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And it's really nice because it's just kind of like slim fitted.
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And I can wear it on a night out.
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Or I can even like wear just with jeans.
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Dress it up, dress it down.
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Exactly.
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I have a thing for hats.
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I've said this many times before.
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And this one was on sale.
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And I just thought it looked cute.
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This one was at Urban Outfitters.
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Also Urban, yeah.
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This one was also on sale.
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Yeah, we were like...
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It was a steal.
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I think it's just a cute fit.
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It's just kind of different.
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Yeah.
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And I love like the brushed out kind of material.
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Mm-hmm.
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So I think this one is gonna be cute.
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Also, I don't see you with this color so much.
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No.
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I'm trying to kind of expand my wardrobe with more colors.
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I'm getting very inspired by Mah-Pia because she's like so colorful.
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Okay, and then the last one was a a belt.
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So this is just like a leather belt and the buckle is also quite chunky.
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It's like the perfect fit.
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Yeah, to wear with like a dress or something.
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I just, I really needed like this type of belt.
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So, and this was also at Urban.
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Yeah, that was all that we bought.
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Just wanted to do a little haul for you guys because I know you enjoy them.
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So now we're just gonna do a little makeup and then we are gonna find a nice restaurant to eat some dinner.
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and we are kind of in the mood for some pasta but we don't have a clue where to go and I'm not sure if we're even gonna get
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a table anyway and it's Saturday night we're like oh I don't know if we're screwed maybe nah but I hope that there
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will be some restaurants that have like walk-ins those are the best restaurants we're ready we made it out of the door yes and I'm wearing my new belt and it's very cute.
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So Mathe is looking slay in these pink pants and these very chunky and funky shoes.
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Mathe is looking good.
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You too.
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Good morning!
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We are taking the bus to Notting Hill.
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I'm so excited.
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We are going to a bakery called Laila Bakery and then we are gonna go to a market called Portobello.
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We are gonna be there at like 12 ish we went to sleep at like 2 in the morning so we
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needed a bit longer sleep you know we need our beauty rest and I feel like everything takes an hour to go
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yeah you just don't realize like the lengths here are insane always have to have an hour yeah to go places
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exactly but we're excited like the Sun is tiny peeking through it was a little bit gloomy like in the morning but now the sun is like coming out so crossing our fingers it's gonna be sunny today
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there is like this longest queue ever in front of Laila and we didn't realize that it was this popular yeah because we had plans on
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coming here and we are too stubborn we really want to try it like this it must be really good this pastry so we are waiting and it's going quite fast yeah but we don't know if we're gonna get seats we'll see it must be good so yeah it's probably worth it so So, yeah.
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Laila really exceeded our expectations.
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Yes, very good.
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It was worth the wait, definitely.
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It was really good.
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The pastry and the coffee especially was really, really good.
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Oh my god, the coffee was very good.
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But now we are walking towards the Portobello Market.
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And I think it's like antiques and some food and some clothes.
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So we're gonna go and explore the market.
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Apparently Saturday is the main day but there are still things happening.
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So let's see.
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So we found this jewelry stand and I spotted this ring.
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It has like an H on it.
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And I thought to myself I could gift it to Helge because I think it would look cool on him.
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But then I tried it on and I think it actually looks pretty cool on my fingers.
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And then i always like carry him with me and i think it's kind of cute so i think i'm gonna get it
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i found such a cool shirt and it's actually armani it's 75 pounds but i think it's stunning
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so this sweet lady just came up to us and asked us if she could do a little interview with us I mean it's so fun and I'm very flattered that
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she asked us but I always get a little bit like stressed out I don't know I feel like I overthink it and somehow I just I blink out when people
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ask me like questions on the spot yeah this is something that I need to work on but we said yes of course so she's gonna ask
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about our outfits and I'm a bit like yeah black today she stopped us for a reason she thought that I looked fashionable so we're gonna go and do a little interview like wish us good luck
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This market was actually really nice and we ended up buying a few goodies.
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There were so many cool like vintage stores that have very curated pieces.
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Yeah.
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But it is very expensive to be honest.
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Yeah.
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There were a couple of pieces that we were like wanting but they were like 150 pounds or something.
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We are walking towards the Blue Door.
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Yeah.
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It's the legendary door on Notting Hill.
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It's from the Notting Hill movie.
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And I'm not sure if I've ever seen it with my own eyes.
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So I'm very, very excited.
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I love that movie.
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We're both wearing our thrift vines, but I think we need to go and sit down, relax for a moment.
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I need to charge my phone.
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It doesn't handle all the videos and all the pictures I've been taking.
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My phone is just, you know, it's crashing and it needs some power.
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We are getting quite hungry.
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So we are gonna check if we can get a table at a restaurant that we just randomly found on Google Maps.
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We're gonna see if we get a table.
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Fingers crossed!
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The restaurant turned out to be amazing.
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Insane.
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Oh, and like the flatbread that we had, it had mussels and garlic and it was just incredible.
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So good.
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The restaurant is a bit pricey, but it's like so good.
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food is like insane and like all the flavors you know when you don't need a lot but it's like oh it was totally worth it and i'm
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really happy that we decided to go there so i can highly highly recommend it to you guys and when we were about to
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leave the bartender offered us shots and we ended up taking tequila with the bartender it was so funny yeah it's kind of kicking in
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good ending yeah really good ending on a good day honestly it's been such an amazing trip to visit Mahda we've
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had the coziest and such good quality time together it's been so fun exploring London and I'm just so in love with the city like I
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want to live here one day yeah you need to come more after I am gonna visit her like in a couple of months so I really hope you guys enjoyed watching and remember to go follow Mahtea.
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I will have her Instagram and TikTok down below.
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So thank you so much for watching and I will see you next week.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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Context & Background

In this lively and vibrant video, we join two friends, one a recent London transplant, as they explore the bustling city. Their adventure takes them through various neighborhoods, sampling delicious breakfast spots, indulging in unique thrift finds, and uncovering the rich fashion scene in London. The speaker's enthusiasm and observations about the city's culture make it a captivating backdrop for English learners. By immersing in the local experiences, we can not only pick up the language but also engage with its context and usage within everyday conversations.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “That looks incredible!” - A great way to express appreciation when you see something appealing like food or fashion.
  • “I’m not sure about that.” - Perfect for expressing indecision, especially when trying on clothes or making choices.
  • “Let’s check it out!” - This phrase is useful when suggesting to explore a place, like a café or store.
  • “I think I’m missing something in my wardrobe.” - A common expression that showcases your fashion considerations and needs.
  • “It’s filled with…” - A descriptive phrase that helps you flourish when describing places, making your English speaking practice more vivid.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively enhance your English pronunciation and conversation skills, the shadowing method can be particularly beneficial. Here’s a structured approach using this video:

  1. Select a Segment: Choose a short part of the video, perhaps focusing on the segment where they discuss the food or the shop they are visiting.
  2. Listen Attentively: Play the segment a couple of times without trying to repeat anything just yet. Focus on the tone, intonation, and rhythm of the speakers.
  3. Practice Shadowing: Play the segment again and try to repeat what you hear in real-time. This exercise will help improve your fluency and pronunciation.
  4. Record Yourself: Use a recording tool to capture your attempt. Compare it to the original for accuracy and fluency. This self-assessment can help you identify areas that need improvement.
  5. Repeat & Refine: Keep practicing with different segments, gradually moving to longer passages as you get more comfortable. This continual practice ensures you develop your speaking and understanding effectively.

By applying this shadowspeak technique, you will not only enhance your English speaking practice but also connect with the rich cultural context of the language. Emphasizing natural conversations found in everyday videos like this one can drastically improve your pronunciation and overall confidence when speaking English.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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