London - November 30, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Toys, food and party clothes with shoes to match (and pretty feet to put them on): Santa has come early this weekend.

BUY
Honeyjam
What: New toy store set up by yummy mummies Jasmine Guinness and Honey Bowdrey.
Why: You’re (still) going through kidulthood.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: 267 Portobello Rd., W11 1LR (020 7243 0449).

Terry de Havilland at Sera of London
What: Shoe guru’s first shop inside Madame Sera’s boutique-of-the-moment.
Why: Platforms are in and these were, are and probably always will be the originals.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m.
Where: 3 Lonsdale Rd., W11 2BY (020 7467 0799).

Vintage Fashion Fair
What: Multiple rails of vintage/secondhand clothing and accessories.
Why: That nifty Zara dress in your wardrobe has since been reproduced a thousand fold.
When: Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN (020 8325 5789). £4/£2.50 entry fee at door.

EAT
The Fat Delicatessen
What: Homemade tapas to go in Balham.
Why: You’re done with sandwiches.
When: Mon.-Wed., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 7 Chestnut Grove, SW12 8JA (020 8675 6174).

DO
Brown’s Christmas Pudicure
What: Softening treatment with sugar, treacle, cinnamon and brandy, plus full buff/polish.
Why: It’s calorie free.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Spa at Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle St., W1S 4BP (020 7493 6020).