Chérie City is a guide to all the strange and exciting things to be found when you step off the main streets of Europe’s coolest cities.
Chérie City is for girls and boys that are equally enthralled by Eastern European artistic squat communities and afternoon Pret-a-Portea at The Berkeley – design freaks on an IKEA budget who won’t settle for just a Travelodge on holiday.
Discover off-the-map hidden bars and cafes, find out about upcoming events and get the low-down on the obvious city must-sees.
Chérie City is edited and designed by Neilufahr Alimohamadi, a London-based freelance journalist and travel addict.
ABOUT THE GIRL…
I am a half Iranian, half English girl who left Newcastle for the bright lights of London in 2008. I spent four dreamy years in the land of woolly jumpers and everything twee, studying MA English Literature (with a dash of French) at University of Glasgow.
A firm believer in the DIY approach, I’ve run Petty Vendetta club night at Barfly Glasgow (DJ and band booking) and produced the print zine Smoother & Younger. This led me to starting Chérie City, which started as a creative outlet beyond my job in online teen writing and has now taken on a life of its own!
I specialise in online journalism and have worked for Sugarscape.com, Metro newspaper and Universal Music Group and contributed to Dazed Digital, NME, Gigwise, Music Week and Art Rocker. I have built websites for private clients and am available for social media consulting and bespoke travel planning.
My favourite things are my bi-annual trips to Paris, Comme des Garçons perfumes, hotel staycations, fashion and art exhibitions, French comedies, skiing and the fresh mountain air, Sunday roasts, Mexican food, posh coffee table books and my Gameboy.
This is a beautifully written blog which encapsulates each of the collections without one unnecessary word.
I work in the industry and its great to see your writer can relay the essence of the collections without pretension or snobbery.
Well done
Congratulations on a beautiful and fascinating blog Neily! Great to hang out with you over the last couple of days.
Thanks Julie, I’m so pleased to have met you. What a great time we had at The Grove! x
Hi again!
I have finally found an opportunity to check out your blog, which was much anticipated. You’ve done a brilliant job and I really like your writing style- so accessible and fun to read. I will be following you from now on, especially if I need any travel or fashion news. I had such a great brunch with you ladies- thank you!! Take care xx
Hi Alenka,
Thanks so much, I’m really glad you like the blog. Had such a fab time at The Grove, it was really lovely to meet you and Julie. I had a read of Metropolitan online, it’s a great magazine. Hope we can all meet up again soon xx
Lovely blog – only just discovered it today thanks to my friend at High Tea Society – look forward to following you!
Hi Katy,
Thanks, I’m really glad you like the blog. Your site is beautifully designed and great teapots!
just found ur blog, and i just really wanted to tell you how much i love it!!! its exactly the kind of thing i was looking for! well done and thank you for your awesome work!
thanks
I truly, madly, deeply love this blog and following your culinary adventures around London.
That’s one of the loveliest comments I’ve ever had. Thanks so much! I adore Les Garcons de Glasgow…everyone MUST check out this wonderful blog.
http://www.lesgarconsdeglasgow.com
You have such an amazing blog Neilufahr! Why it took me so long to find it is beyond me.
Thank you Milla! I love reading your blog too. Your Paris and London afternoon tea posts always look amazing.