Bridal Shoes you wont want hidden

Sophia Webster announced the launch of her inaugural bridal collection last week and the campaign images caught my eye on Instagram.

Sophia Webster has added her unique and ‘cool’ style to the collection adding a signature of ‘WIFEY FOR LIFEY’ slogan on the soles of each pair. The seven signature shoe styles and her iconic speech bubble clutch have been created in a romantic palette of baby pink, ice blue and ivory.

When talking about the inspiration for the bridal collection, Sophia, stated "When I first decided to do bridal shoes I was not yet married so thinking about what I would wear for my wedding was a great starting point! As the collection was being brought to life I imagined all sorts of women slipping into the shoes and feeling like queens for that special day. With that in mind I wanted to use really feminine touches like satin uppers, crystal heels and gem stones, all in delicate tones that would work with classic dresses but add a little flourish.”

Sophia Webster Bridal Collection prices start from £350 and will be available for purchase at sophiawebster.com and Net-a-porter.com.

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Easter Baking: Chick Krispie Nests

With Mother’s Day over, Easter is well and truly upon us and I thought it was time for some seasonal baking.

Now these are for very advanced bakers – ONLY JOKING they may be super simple, but they are very delicious and quite cute if you add a chick or two.

·         100g Rice Krispies

·         100g of milk chocolate - my preference is Dairy Milk

·         50g Butter

·         3 tbsp Golden Syrup

·         Lots of Mini Eggs

Equipment used:

·         Mixing bowl in fitting spring colours from Wayfair

·         Cupcake cases 

·         Little chicks to decorate

 

This recipe is pretty easy to follow using the pictures so I will keep it short and sweet:

1. Measure everything out.

2. Melt the chocolate, butter & syrup in the microwave or use a heatproof bowl 

over a pan of hot water - keep stirring until the chocolate becomes smooth. 

3. Mix the melted chocolate with the Rice Krispies in a large mixing bowl like my Wayfair one so every little krispie is coated.

4. Use two spoons to place the mixture in 12 cupcake cases.

5. Top with mini eggs - as many as you can fit on…

6. Leave to set in the fridge 

7. EAT

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Spring is here

Spring is slowly peaking through the grey clouds so its time for a spring time post in which I can take out my beautiful pastel Kate Spade handbag which I purchased in Houston, Texas and take my new Duo boots for a spin.

The Duo boots I am wearing are from a fantastic new brand called Duo that tailors shoes to fit not only your shoe size but your legs as well - I struggle with boots as if they are too big around the calf I end up looking like bambi! 

I am currently wearing Metta which are a lovely red brown, riding boot which go fabulous with jeans, I now just need a horse.

 

Boots: Duo

Hat: BCBG

Necklace: Kate Spade

Jumper: Lands' End

Jeans: Hollister

Handbag: Kate Spade

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eggcellent Easter eggs

Card from www.rockbakehouseshop.co.uk

Easter is nearly here and it offers up the perfect excuse to indulge in a big chocolate egg and lots of mini ones. I wanted to share some of the more indulgent Easter treats that are out in the shops to help you create an eggcellent Easter.

Elizabeth Shaw  is first up with something for everyone and my favourites are the Large Mint Crisp Collection Egg which offers an eggstravagant selection including twenty four dark and milk classic chocolate crisps as well as a delicious dark chocolate gold wrapped egg. 

If you are after something for the man in your life,  look no further than the Large Whisky Collection Egg,  a rich dark chocolate egg with a luxurious selection of 8 finest liqueur chocolates from world famous Whisky brands such as ‘Grant’s Family Reserve’, and ‘Drambuie’. A wonderful twist on the leading brand of chocolate liqueurs, perfect for those who like a little tipple at Easter. 

Elizabeth Shaw’s Easter range is available in supermarkets nationwide with an RRP of £10.00. 

Another glorious egg on the shelves is the Guylian Large Sea Shell Egg for a RRP £6.00 This premium chocolate egg comes accompanied by a generous box of Guylian’s iconic Praline Sea Shell chocolates in a newly redesigned box.

The perfect treat to give to friends or family this Easter. 

 

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Mother's Day Treats

 Treat your Mum this Mother’s Day with something really special....

1.     Crabtree & Evelyn, Pear and Pink Magnolia Fragrance Gift

£25 (worth £30)

This gift is not only perfect for Mum's but also £1 will be donated do Breast Cancer Care from the sale till 16th March. The pear and Pink Magnolia bath and body collection is infused with fruit and floral notes perfect for Mummy. These travel sized treats are perfect to slip into a handbag containing Eau De Toilette, body lotion and body wash.

2.     Joli Rouge, Brilliant Sheer Shine Lipstick...

£19

As part of the Clarins Garden Escape, Spring make-up collection in a beautiful subtle shade of Coral Dahlia (22), lipstick is the perfect gift.

3.     Luxury BLOOM Gin Gift Pack...

£49.50

Pop into Harvey Nichols' for this decedent gift that comes with 50cl bottle of BLOOM London Dry Gin and a honeysuckle and chamomile candle.

4. Wrap.me
From £4.99

What's more personalised than you & you Mums face on wrapping paper! Wrap.me has you sorted with the ability to upload photos or you can take them directly from Instagram.

Remember to upload your creations using the #wrapme

5. Whittard Gift Set
Prices start from £5

Whittard produce some beautiful products, all finished with intricate packaging and with prices starting at £5 its the place to go! T2G top gifts this Mother's Day are:

• A fine bone china mug
• Mango & Bergamot Flavour Green Tea Tin
• Queen of Hearts Strawberry flavour shortbread biscuits
• Ecuador 71 Single Origin Dark Chocolate

6. Mimi Green Goddess Fresh Face Mask

£22

This powerful, soothing and naturally deep cleansing face mask is perfectly formulated to detoxify and nourish your skin, no matter how sensitive it is - perfect to pamper mum!

 

7. Decorative Jug with dried flower bouquet

 £11.95

Dried flowers can turn a home into a rustic wonderland and they last for year and why not accompany them with this beautiful vase from Melody Maison, its vintage look fits perfectly!

8. The Busy Mum's Plan Ahead Cookbook

£9.98

If your Mum is as busy as mine? Then she will love this book written by the talented Sarah Flower. Not only will your mum be happy with the gift but you will get some great home cooking!

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Top 4: Food

This week the top FOUR is all about food & drink with a focus on healthy alternatives:

1. Chi Coconut Oil

£9.44, 500ml www.chilondon.com

I have heard all the health nuts on Instagram bang-on/promote coconut oil with all the added health benefits. Being the nosy person I am, I need to find out what all the fuss was about and from being awarded a Great Taste Awards 2014 Chi Coconut Oil was the one, with three key benefits:

• Cook with it replacing oil
• Eat it as a spread, salad dressing or on its own
• Apply it as a conditioner or a moisturiser 

2. Knorr, Stock Pot
£1.50 in Waitrose

These gluten free goodies will turn any bland dish of rice, gravy, stir fry into a rich flavourful dish. With flavours of Chicken, Beef & Vegetable, your in for a treat.

3. Olive It! Recipe Book
Olive It! are giving away FREE books click here. 

Olives a one of the few foods that naturally contain sweet, salty, bitter, acidic flavourings making them great for cooking due to their versatility. The Olive It! Recipe Book hosts an array of olive marinades, tapenades, tapas feasting tips -watch this space for a recipe! 

4. Echo Falls
£3.49, Tesco

Bubbles without the booze, Sparking Infusion from Echo Falls has 0% alcohol and only 26 calories per 100ml. This "wine" was great whilst taking part in Dry January. 

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