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Heroine In Heels is a top 10 London lifestyle blog aimed at the modern day woman. Covering things to do in London, restaurant reviews, hotels as well as where to go in the world when you want to escape London

Heroine In Heels is a top 10 London lifestyle blog aimed at the modern day woman. Covering things to do in London, restaurant reviews, hotels as well as where to go in the world when you want to escape London

The Cherry Rooms Pepsi Max (18)

Pepsi or Coke? It's the debate that will last a lifetime. Personally I am a Pepsi gal, which was just as well as I was invited down to get a sneak peak that Pepsi Max's new super fun edible play room.

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Pepsi Max Cherry have teamed up with 'taste bud hackers' The Robin Collective to create a gastronomical playhouse in Shoreditch. Located right on the high street, The Cherry Rooms looks like any other small, nondescript shop.

However in the corner is a small hole in the wall.

Curiosity may have killed the cat, so it's a good job I'm no cat then, as I scrambled right on through.

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Once through the hole we found ourselves in a room filled with waterproof ponchos and umbrellas. Rather odd wouldn't you say?

We were told to cover up, get that brolly ready and make our way into the adventure...

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Firstly apologies for the very pink- or should that be cherry- coloured photos. It's the lighting.

It's a good thing we had those brollies as we had to pass through a rain tunnel, or more accurately a Cherry Pepsi rain tunnel!

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Stepping into The Cherry Room, there is only one way to describe it really. Willy Wonka.

The rooms are filled with things to test and excite your 5 senses, including smoking stalagmite's.

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The stalagmite are actually cocktail's in vapour form, so either use the straws provided or stick your whole face in and inhale away.

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After getting a little woozy from the vapor cocktails, we went in search of other delights.

Hanging from the walls, are edible leaves, real cherries and these rather intriguing baubles.

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Oh my sweet lord, these cherry marshmallows are just divine! Seriously.

I definitely went around cracking open more than my fair share after that discovery.

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However it is what is in the centre of the room that is the real showstopper.

A giant, edible cherry tree.

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Hanging from the branches, are goodies just waiting to be grabbed and eaten.

Like excitable children, we were off, jumping up high to reach the branches.

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But don't just go for the obvious, look at the tree itself.

See those white nodules sticking out? Snap them right off, they are only amazing meringue!

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Don't stop there though. Tucked into a small dent in the tree is a tiny hammer. Why would there be a hammer you might ask?

Well only because the friggin' bark is chocolate! Mind blown.

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There are also headphones dotted around, which apparently through science between taste and sound, if you eat the chocolate whilst listening to the strange sounds they are playing, the chocolate will taste sweeter. Personally I didn't taste anything different, but I'd like to see if anyone else notices.

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Of course, after literally stuffing our faces with chocolate and sweets, we needed a sit down.

So what better way than a swing? That little push with my feet counts as exercise right?

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At the back of The Cherry Rooms is something for those needing to let off some steam.

I didn't get any photos as the woman I gave my camera kept pressing the wrong button... however here's a little sneaky video to wet your appetite.

The Cherry Room's is unbelievable fun, and even better, it's open to you guys ans ITS FREE!

Seriously, you'd be crazy to miss this one.

Hurry though, it's only here until Sunday.
12pm – 8pm (Thurs – Sat)
12pm – 5pm (Sun)

The Cherry Rooms
133 Bethnal Green Road
London, E3

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Oceana Fashions for the future (5)

Last week Pixie Geldof hosted a fashion show with Oceana to promote sustainable fashion.

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. Their aim is to restore ocean biodiversity and ensure that the oceans can feed millions of people.

We were attending The Fashions for the Future show. The show was to highlight designers who are re-using materials and creating sustainable fashion, and for tonight, they were also going to include utilising marine debris to create beautiful clothing.

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For this, I could only invite my most fashionable friend, Helen.

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Junior Ocean Council's 'Fashions for the Future' event at Phillips, Berkeley Square, London, Britain on 19 Mar 2015.

Held at Phillips Auction House, we arrived to a heaving room. What's a girl to do but try and act cool and mingle with the celebs, but first, a drink was definitely needed for this!

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Whilst the obvious fashionistas stood with a suspiciously full glass, it meant I had full attention of the canape waitress'.

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After negotiating the crowds and doing my dad proud by networking, people started to filter to their seats.

Junior Ocean Council's 'Fashions for the Future' event at Phillips, Berkeley Square, London, Britain on 19 Mar 2015.

Of course, I wasn't the only one taking photos, and I got papped off guard taking photos.

Junior Ocean Council's 'Fashions for the Future' event at Phillips, Berkeley Square, London, Britain on 19 Mar 2015.

I also got sent this gorgeous photo from the night too. That's the only problem being the one who takes photos, you can never be in one at the same time as your friend. 

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Once the rows started filling up, it was a great opportunity to people spot. I think Bob Geldof was the clear winner.

Junior Ocean Council's 'Fashions for the Future' event at Phillips, Berkeley Square, London, Britain on 19 Mar 2015.
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Helen does front row face far better than me.

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Every morning before I go to work I listen to Radio 1 with Nick Grimshaw, so it was rather funny to hear him as quirky as ever open the show.

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The designers included Christopher Raeburn, ADA + NIK, Rapanui, Juniper Lai, Auria London and Rose Fulbright, each with a very unique style.

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The swimwear was gorgeous, and I think would be an excellent commercial way to sell and promote sustainable fashion, and the garment fits in with the cause. 

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Daisy Lowe was just beautiful and looked genuinely happy to be there. I read some truly awful comments on the daily mail about her that evening, but she just looked radiant.

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The show was a roaring success, with a standing ovation from everyone.

Whilst I don't pretend to be a great champion of the sea already, I can see the good work that Oceana are doing to help create sustainable life and fish population. Be creating sustainable fashion, it helps not only recycle produce, but tap into a very viable mass market, which is so important in creating awareness and support. 

Find out more about Oceana on their website.

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