Beat the February blues with an Oscar-nominated film release, a Hoxton shopping extravaganza and a delicious pop-up shellfish eatery.
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<p><strong>ART: Bailey’s Stardust</strong></p><p>Yesterday saw the opening of the much-anticipated landmark retrospective, <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/style/occasions/david-bailey-stardust-national-portrait-gallery-supported-by-hugo-boss"></a>, which showcases an enormous array of portraits shot by world-renowned photographer David Bailey.</p><p>Featuring over 250 iconic images of actors, models, musicians, artists and former lovers of Bailey alike, this is definitely not one to miss.</p><p><a href="http://npg.org.uk/whatson/bailey/exhibition">npg.org.uk/whatson/bailey/exhibition</a></p>
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<p><strong>FOOD: Fingers & Thumbs Shellfish Shack</strong></p><p>Hackney, land ahoy! Tonight will see a taste of the seaside hoisted straight onto your plate with Fingers & Thumbs’ pop-up shellfish eatery.</p><p>With dishes like the Lobster Burger and the Quahog baked clams (ingredients all freshly sourced from Billingsgate Market this morning), we’re preparing our sea legs - and belts - for the feast.</p><p><em>Studio Gi, Enterprise House, 2 Tudor Grove, London, E9 7QL</em></p>
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<p><strong>FILM: Dallas Buyers Club</strong></p><p>Released today, <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/news/elle-reviews-dallas-buyers-club-matthew-mcconaughey-jared-leto"></a> stars Oscar-nominated Matthew McConaughey as Texan electrician Ron Woodruff who is diagnosed with HIV.</p><p>The biographical film follows the trajectory of Woodruff - shocked with the price of AIDs medication - attempting to smuggle drugs from around the world to supply to his ‘buyers club’.</p><p>Featuring powerful performances from McConaughey and Jared Leto; DBC makes for a hard-hitting and moving Friday night watch.</p>
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<p><strong>SHOPPING: The Stylist’s Rail at The Hoxton Hotel</strong></p><p>Tomorrow sees the return of shopping extravaganza, The Stylist’s Rail, to East End hipster-hotspot <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/places-to-stay/the-hoxton-hotel">The Hoxton Hotel</a>.</p><p>Shop the coveted wardrobes of top stylists and vintage aficionados, and enjoy the glossy wares of a slew of independent designers.</p><p>With complimentary cocktails and live tunes (DJs will be on hand to keep the morale high), this is your weekend retail session with a difference.</p><p><em>81 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HU, 020 7550 1000</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.TheStylistsRail.com">TheStylistsRail.com</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>FOOD: The Hangover Club’s Saturday Brunch</strong></p><p>Feeling tender after an indulgent night out? Join the club. No, seriously.</p><p>Ditch the duvet for a wholesome brunch served every Saturday (starting this weekend), at The Yard’s Theatre in Hackney Wick.</p><p>From health-conscious beverages, to hearty breakfast platters, and even – if you can stomach it - alcoholic drinks; think of it as a delicious remedy after your Friday night antics.</p><p><em>Unit 2A, Queen’s Yard, White Post Lane, Hackney Wick, London, E9 5EN</em></p><p><a>thehangoverclub.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>FILM: Al Pacino Season at BFI Southbank</strong></p><p>BFI Southbank pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s greatest stars, with screenings showcasing all of Al Pacino’s most iconic performances.</p><p>Available to catch throughout February and March, the season gives movie-buffs a chance to revisit the cinematic highlights of Pacino’s career. <em>The Godfather</em> trilogy and <em>Scarface </em>is a must.</p><p><a href="whatson.bfi.org.uk">whatson.bfi.org.uk</a></p>
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<p><strong>ART: Fashion & Gardens</strong></p><p>Today, the Garden Museum opens <em>Fashion & Gardens</em>, an unprecedented exhibition exploring the surprisingly interconnected realms of fashion and garden design - or more tersely, ‘horti-couture’.</p><p>With pieces loaned from the V&A and the British Museum, and featuring dynamic designers such as <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/lady-gaga-opens-the-philip-treacy-show">Philip Treacy</a>, <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/paris-couture-fashion-week-review-valentino-maison-martin-margiela-by-rebecca-lowthorpe">Valentino </a>and <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/paris-couture-fashion-week-review-valentino-maison-martin-margiela-by-rebecca-lowthorpe">Alexander McQueen</a>, this is one bloomin’ aesthetic treat.</p><p><a href="http://www.gard
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<p><strong>COCKTAILS: Freud Bar</strong></p><p>Tucked away down a set of iron spiral stairs under the hustle and bustle of Convent Garden’s Shaftesbury Avenue, subterranean bar Freud provides an altogether different cocktail experience.</p><p>With an extensive chalkboard menu of about 40 cocktails and 15 varieties of bottled beer, it’s not hard to see why it’s fast becoming a popular post-work haunt.</p><p>We’ll be sipping on a ‘Boris Tea’: a lychee, Grand Marnier and cherry vodka concoction. Yum.</p><p><em>198 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JL, 020 7240 9933</em></p><p><a href="http://freud.eu/">Freud.eu</a></p>
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<p><strong>ART: <em>Made in London: Jewellery Now</em></strong></p><p>Brooches inspired by pigeon droppings, and bracelets made of crab legs? This is not your average jewellery exhibition, but be thankful for that.</p><p>Museum of London’s exciting new exhibition celebrates seven contemporary London-based jewellery makers. <em>Made in London: Jewellery Now</em> reveals the unique inspirations behind these quirky designs, so pop along for an intriguing and alternative ride.</p><p><a href="http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/london-wall/whats-on/exhibitions-displays/made-london/">Museumoflondon.org.uk</a></p>
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<p><strong>READ: ELLE Collections</strong></p><p>To wind down the weekend chaos, grab a copy of ELLE Collections 2014.</p><p>Why? With sneak peeks into the wardrobes of celebrated style mavens, interviews with fashion’s most influential women, and countless other industry insider information, it serves as your ultimate guide to spring/summer 2014.</p><p>How? To be enjoyed with a big cup of tea, obviously.</p>
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