However I always buy a couple of trend-led pieces, classy, timeless items are the real jolly jokers in my wardrobe. Where can you find unique clothes and accessories? I just discovered a new showroom in the heart of Budapest, come and check it out with me!

Home of Fashion opened its gate in February. As soon as I entered the place, I realized I was in fashion paradise: elegant, charming rooms, welcoming atmosphere, cool but affordable designer items. Right now 16 local designers sell their goods here, although it's not just a showroom, but an important platform for the Hungarian fashion industry as well.

The showroom is an exciting initiation by two young talented girls, Ildi and Fany, who dared to dream big and created their own studio. It’s a unique shopping experience, where you can find customized fashion items and besides that you can meet the designers as well. They have fix opening hour weekdays from 1pm till 7 pm, on Saturday from 10 am till 2 pm. Style is about expressing yourself, choose the items, that represent the real you! Home of Fashion is the perfect place for that. If you can't find your size, they will make it ready for you and even send it by post: clothes, handbags, jewelry, shoes in all styles and colors.

Last week the showroom launched Scherfel Nora’s new shoe collection for spring-summer, I dropped by for an hour. Mandragora Design is a nature inspired shoemaking company, their items are customized and extremely comfortable, while using carefully selected quality leather from Italy.

Mainly classy flats are designed, you will also find cool, edgy pieces and vibrant shades. This collection was inspired by the pastel colors of the beach, the result is perfect harmony and sophisticated look. The iconic model is the so called "Audrey" shoe with bird pattern, which represents wing and freedom. The shoe is hand-made and all the process takes place in Hungary, which is a rare example. We are quite used to the fact that almost everything is „Made in China”. I appreciate this kind of art, because making shoes is a real art to me. Shapes will stand the rest of time, a descent pair of flats is a must have in everyone's wardrobe!

Let’s stick to Coco Chanel’s thought: „Fahion fades, only style is timeless”.

Want to explore more showrooms in Budapest? Join my Fashionista walking tour HERE!
 

This weekend is not about the solid versions of classy dishes in Budapest. Every year the Gourmet Festival opens its gate in May, where you can indulge yourself with unique food creations dreamed up by the best chefs! In the frame of workshops and "gastro stage" you can learn about the latest culinary trends, star chefs from the region are invited, the festival exceeds its borders this time. You can register for lunch and dinner menus HERE, culinary heaven on top.

Millenáris Park is a nice, green place in the heart of the city, we were lucky with the weather as well. Charming stands welcome the food-lovers accompanied by the best wineries. Hungarian sparkling wine experiences a rise, Sauska Brut and Kreinbacher magnum premium brut were my choices for the evening. Bliss, bliss! The entrance ticket comes with a tasting glass, a glass of wine at the Grand Tokaj, the Villányi Redy bistro and welcome drink from Martini, plus some street food bites at the Electrolux stand.  You won’t stay hungry in Hungary this weekend, 53 bistros and restaurants prepared their creative menu for you.

At the festival three topics are featured this time: dumplings, caviar and champagne. I must admit, that delicious creations and bizarre pairings were born as well, I was curiously tasting the Bori Mami’s menu. The Gyöngyös - based restaurant is well-known for its creativity, professionalism and its amazing staff. Traditions and modernity are both joined in the menu by building a bridge between past and present. The entree goes perfectly with a good glass of champagne, Hungarian pinched noodles called „csipetke” with squid and snails, pure harmony! The idea was based on traditions, „csipetke” is a home-made pasta, often used in the Hungarian kitchen. The second course was rooster combs and balls with dumplings. Even though I was quite skeptical about it, the meal represented the perfect harmony with all the spices and flavors,  It simply melted away in your mouth. To me, the best part of the menu was the dessert: Ground cornmeal porridge called „puliszka”, with white chocolate and strawberries. It's still not late to taste the food creations at the stand nr 67!

Raise your glass to the organizers and experience the culinary diversity this weekend!

See you there!

Love,

Adrienne by UandStyle

Summer-like weather, gastronomy and wine, cool atmosphere, culture and heritage - these are all combined this weekend in the frame of two great festivals. I already visited the events and I can't wait to return back, here is my summary for you:

This is the place to be on Saturday evening, who can resist a glass of delicious wine? This festival became a tradition already, it's organized in the lovely City Park, just behind the Vajdahunyad Castle, lots of green space, gorgeous surroundings and great city vibes.

 
There are programs and live concerts all day, you can check it out here. Popular Hungarian wine producers offer their best selections from refreshing white wine, rosé and sparkling types. You should buy a glass at the entrance, it costs 1500 HUF, there are no other entry fees for the event. My favorite wineries for Hungarian sparkling wine is Garamvári, you can taste 76 exhibitors' offer this year.

At the food court street food is available: sausages, hamburgers, fries, pizzas. The event is mainly focused on Hungarian quality wine. Kids are also welcomed in the park, however don't expect any special programs for them! But if you bring some toys with you, it can be a nice family event for the weekend.

All in all it's a chilling program with friends or family, grab a glass, enjoy the atmosphere and explore the best wineries in Hungary!

This pleasant park next to the Mammut Mall welcomes the visitors all weekend. Székely Land moves to Budapest for a few days. Entrance fee is 500 HUF, for children under 12 it's free of charge. You know that I love Transylvania and I visit it every year, it's like second home to me. The people, the culture and the handicraft is unique, there are still some parts where I feel like I'm preserved in time,  it's an amazing world full of treasures. I was happy to be part of the Székely Festival this year, listening to folk music, tasting miccs (sausages), puliszka (ground cornmeal porridge) and kürtőskalács (chimney cake): Stop counting the calories now, it's time to taste the best of Székely Land!

Folk music and live concerts are on, morning time children programs are organized with tales and music. A good friend of mine from Tusnádfürdő is also performing on Saturday evening, I'll definitely be back at the festival. In the grand hall you can buy precious handcrafted goods from Székely region: clothes, hats, honey, porcelain, home-made jams, toys from wood, lots of amazing stuff. I bought a jar of honey and a straw hat for summer. Great deal!

I hope you are able to feel the atmosphere and the vibes of these festivals through my article! I'll be at the Székely event on Sunday as well. Use this beautiful summer-like weekend for special experiences! See you there!

Love,

Adrienne by UandStyle