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Sunday 29 December 2013

A YEAR IN BLOOPERS…

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So many people do a year in outfits at this time of year & I don’t understand why, if I wanted to see what you wore, I would just scroll through your blog? Ahh well, each to their own I guess? So I thought it might be more fun to bring back my outtakes as I haven’t done a blog post like this in a while & we all need a little giggle every now & then so I thought it would be nice to finish the year with a bunch of shots that didn’t make the cut for other outfit posts. You know me, I don’t like to take myself too seriously ;) Enjoy…

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Saturday 21 December 2013

Red Velvet Truffles…

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Red Velvet Truffles:They are a bit faffy but SO worth it!

I made these the other das as a tester for Christmas day as Liam & my Mum are doing most of the savoury food, I wanted to make something nice & sweet that everyone can nibble on, on the day that won’t fill them up too much & so they’ll still have plenty of room for our baked cheesecake that were planning ^_^

Ingredients:
3/4 tub of cream cheese frosting (can find it in all supermarkets :))
x4 small bars of white chocolate
x1 small bar of milk chocoate
red velvet cake (good recipe here>>link)

Recipe:
1. Bake yourself a red velvet cake (this recipe is pretty damn good>>LINK.)
2. After the cake is baked & has cooled, start crumbling it into a bowl, you want it to be crumbled, but not all mushed together.
3. Use about 3/4 of the tub of cream cheese frosting & start to mix it into the crumbs, you will need to use your hands to work it through the mix completely.
4. Once the cream cheese frosting is distributed & the mix is fairly wet, you can start to make your balls!
5. Gently roll the mixture into as many balls as possible, (mine are about an inch wide) & place onto a tray/plate covered in foil.
6. Once you have rolled all your balls & placed them on to foil, pop them in the freezer for 45 minutes just to harden them up a little so they stay firm enough for you to dip in melted chocolate.
7. 45 minutes is up, take your balls out of the freezer & start melting some white chocolate!
8. Once the chocolate is melted, start to roll the velvet balls through it using a fork to dip them around & completely cover them then place them back onto the tinfoil.
9. Once they are all covered & placed back onto the tinfoil, pop them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
10. Start to melt a bar of milk chocolate then drizzle over the truffles, don’t worry about being to precise, the messier, the better!
11. Stick them back in the fridge for about 20 mins so the milk chocolate can harden.
12. GRUBS UP! Let the feast begin!

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Sunday 15 December 2013

Grumpy take two…

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Iphone 4 Case*: Caseable

As you are all probably already aware, I am slightly obsessed with Tard, of Grumpy Cat as she is best known. So when Caseable got in contact with me asking if I wanted to make a case for my phone, I was really excited. I was in need of a new one as my other had faded quite alot as I have had it for an age.
The quality of the case is great, & the texture is smooth & matte & is pretty thick, which is fab as it feels (& has been) pretty durable.

The Caseable website is dead easy to use, you just upload your chosen image, move it around the case so the picture is exactly how & where you want it! It’s kind of fool proof really! ;) There’s also a huge range of ready made designs too!

My particular case is for Iphone 4/4S but they do a huge (& I mean huge) range of other models too including Iphone 5 /5S, Samsung Galaxy, Ipads, Kindles, I could go on… you name it, they will make a case for it :)

Have any of you used Caseable before? If you are thinking of doing, don’t forget to use this code to get 20% off your purchase! CODE: GOCASEABLE13 :)

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Sunday 1 December 2013

Tatty Motel

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Denim Smock Dress*: Motel
Ray Bans*: Shade Station
Dinosaur Necklace: Tatty Devine
Sexy Bobble On Mah Wrist: Primark ;)

Yo! Long time no blog, yada, yada…

This is a bit of a Summery outfit I guess, we took these photos just as the Sunshine was ending (about 2 months ago >.<) So I do apologise if the sunshine is offending your eyes right now as I am sure you are aware, IT’S FREAKING DECEMBER! How on earth did that come around so quickly, eigh? Anyway…
Shade Station very kindly sent me these sunglasses & I can safely say they are the best sunnies I have ever worn, they, like, actually shade your eyes from the sun?! Who’d have thought it? I have a full on blog post on these babies soon so keep your peepers peeled!

Anyway, it’s nice to be back, not that any of you probably even noticed I hadn't blogged in a while (ya know, life & stuff took over again.) But like I said, it’s nice to be back blogging! Happy 1st of December! ^_^

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Sunday 6 October 2013

SOMEDAYS LOVIN…

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Dress*: Somedays Lovin’ via OUT & ABOUT
Boyfriend Coat: Primark
Baker Boy Hat: can’t remember >.< ebay?
Crescent Moon Ring: Empty Casket
Crystal Pendants: Empty Casket

I have had this hat for goodness know how long now & I wear it literally all the time so I am pretty hocked that this is it’s debut on my blog. Liam always calls me George (R R Martin) or Patrick (Stump) whenever I wear it (good job he likes both those people ;)) & I do feel like a lost member of the Village People when I wear it sometimes but you know what, I don’t even care, I still love it! ^_^

Anyway, enough about my hat, how amazing is my dress?! It’s by Somedays Lovin’ & I can safely say they are a new favourite brand. Seriously guys, they are way up there with MinkPink & Evil Twin! You all know I love a good smock/swing dress & this one is so on point! The material hangs perfectly & I love the cut out back! Thank you so much Out & About & Somdays Lovin’. Also SL are on ASOS here>>link

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Sunday 29 September 2013

Bank…

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Monochrome Checked Shirt: Primark
Oversized Fedora Hat: ASOS
White Feather Fluffy Crop Jumper: Primark
Burgundy Biker Skirt*: BANK
Rings: H&M

If there is one thing I am loving this season, monochrome & fluffy jumpers aside, it’s the asymmetric/biker/pu/vinyl skirts that are EVERYWHERE! & this beaut from BANK doesn’t disappoint. As usual, as it is not black (I’m obsessed with black) I was a little apprehensive of the colour, thinking it might clash with my hair & all that jazz, but I think it goes quite well & I can’t wait to wear this baby through the Autumn! It comes in couple of different colours (you can check them out here>link) ps, the burgundy one I am wearing is in the sale now too! ;) Also, if you haven’t checked out the BANK site already, you really should, they stock some awesome brands & have some proper little gem pieces, definitely worth a look! SHOP HERE!

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