Whatever the weather....

So, that's it! I have finally come to terms with the fact that this summer is going to be a washout of weird weather. Rain, then sun, then rain, then sun..... (you all get the idea.) I've taken to carrying round an item for all seasons, flip flops, cardigan, brolly (my bag is seriously heavy).

I thought I'd post a few of my best finds here to share with all you lovely Ladies.

We still have Jubilee fever so these Hunters are our favourite! Teamed with a nice dress and cardigan (The Welly Shop have done just that - check their website) these are perfect for walking the water drenched streets.  

These wonderful wellies are £114.99 from www.thewellyshop.com

£17.50 for these wonderful Brollies. What better way to keep dry than with a love heart brolly!

There are so many wonderful designs to choose from at www.loveumbrellas.co.uk

The rain need never be glum again!

These Little Beauties are called Candy Girl Flex and cost £45. These are perfect if you want to keep your feet dry but still wear a little heel!! You can team these with just about anything! I love the bright pink colour too!!

www.wedgewelly.co.uk

Get the "Baywatch" look from Truffle Shuffle for £24.99.

What better way to pretend that the sun is going to stay, this Baywatch t-shirt is an amazing retro piece.

www.truffleshuffle.co.uk

£19.99 - New Look.

This backpack is perfect for storing your rain coat and flip flops for emergencies!

www.newlook.com

Gladiator Sandal -£30 (avaliable in tan and black)

"Sandals in the rain?" I hear you shout.... well these amazing Gladiator Sandals are perfect for keeping in your bag, to change into so your feet stay dry and look glam. There is nothing worse than sitting in soggy ballet pumps so an emergency pair of sandals are my top tip!

www.dorothyperkins.com

Hope you like all my picks!

Lots of Love J xx

Tea Time for Two !!

A Balanced Diet is a piece of cake in both hands !! Well, thats what we like to think!!
So this week we decided to try and make some fancy little cupcakes.


Heres a simple recipe to follow if you're like us and are not a dab-hand in the kitchen :

Ingredients
To make 12 cupcakes

110g/4oz butter or margarine
110g/4oz caster sugar
2 free range eggs
110g/4oz self -raising flour
1-2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients for Buttercream Icing

140g/5oz butter
280g/10oz icing sugar
1-2 tbsp milk
a couple of drops of food colouring

Here goes -

• Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/180C/350F
• Mix the butter and the sugar together.
• Beat the eggs into the mixture and mix in the Vanilla extract
• Add the flour and a little milk until mixed together thoroughly
• Devide into paper cases and pop into the oven for 10- 15 minutes
• Check they are cooked all the way through
• Leave to cool down

• To create the icing beat the icing sugar and butter together
• Add a little milk until smooth
• Add food colouring
• Pipe onto cupcakes and add decoration.

Heres some we made earlier -

Autumn/ Winter Womens Collection for Matalan

The Autumn/Winter season at Matalan looks set to bring in six beautifully rich new trends to see you through until the spring.


Here they are:


Cyber Jam


Think metallic, futuristic shapes and galactic prints. Gorgeous colours including Cobolt Blue and Emerald Green. Peplums, A- lines and structured Sports Luxe give great shape to the clothing, adding a touch of feminine glamour. Fabrics include sequins and reptile skin.


60's Gamine


Next we take a trip down memory lane back to the 60's. Think all things retro, bringing back hound tooth, bright colours, monochrome and giving them all a completely modern twist. Colours include bright Pink and Mustard.


Man's World


This collection is full to the brim with tailered blazers, cigarette pants and pencil skirts. Clean lines soften up the collection and look out for colours such as plum and lavender.


Glam Gothic


Glam Gothic looks set to be devine! Think velvet, lace and studs. Colours as dark as night! Team with a dark lipstick and smokey eyes !!


English Heritage

For all you country bumpkins the English Heritage range is for you!!! With Tartan, Checks and hounds tooth theres loads of different fabric, textures and patterns to choose from. As well as beautiful knits in bottle green and wine, you will be set for a weekend in the country !


Wildcraft

Last but not least the Wildcraft collection is full to the brim and chunky knits in an aray of different colours and pea coats with fur collars. To top off this collection we have some statement Brogues in mustard and cobalt!!

What a fashionable Autumn/ Winter we have ahead of us! Bring it on !!