T A S T E R P T. I I

I just love all the photos from the shoot we had last week and wanted to share another snap.  Let me know your thoughts.  Both the grey ribbed tank and the black vegan silk pants will be on sale on my website which will be launching soon :)

[Photo Credit: Martina Tolot @ Line Magazine]

T A S T E R

I spent all of Sunday in a studio doing my first ever shoot with the best team anyone could ask for.  I don't want to reveal too much yet but here's a behind the scenes shot of what's to come when my retail website launches in a few weeks...!

C O A T S & J A C K E T S

Spring is fast approaching and while temperatures are rising, you're still gonna need something a bit lighter than a winter coat to wrap up warm.  Here are my top picks for affordable jackets and coats suitable for spring and summer.

[Starting from the top: Cos, Kooples, Topshop, Reiss, Weekday, Whistles, Zara]

H A I R & M A K E U P

I've been gathering so much info on hair and makeup over the last few days for my upcoming shoot (which I can't wait to share with you all). Just thought I'd share some of my favourite inspo pics.  Which ones do you like? I still can't decide my favourite and I really need help in choosing a "look" for our model in the upcoming shoot. Any suggestions are welcome! (Think: natural & more on the minimal side)...!

[ all images found on pinterest ]

B R E A K F A S T B O W L S

I've been on a bit of a health kick recently.  Having never been much of a breakfast gal, I've decided to make some serious lifestyle changes and make myself a yummy and nutritional treat every morning.  I've experimented loads with quinoa, brown rice, almond milk, coconut milk, berries, cacao- you name it, i've tried it.  Anyhow, here are a few snaps of bowls I loved....give them a whirl!

[www.gourmandeinthekitchen.com]

[www.heatherchristo.com]

[www.hummusapien.com]

[www.thewheatlesskitchen.com]

[www.trendland.com]

[www.wonkywonderful.com]

For a quick fix just heat up some quinoa, throw on some almond milk, cinnamon, chia seeds and any fruit of your choice.  Top if off with a squeeze of honey!

W H I T E S N E A K E R S

Here are my top pics for must have white sneakers. This is a staple so if you don't already have a pair, go and get some!

From the top: Nike Airmax 90/ Adidas Stan Smith/ Reebok Princess Spirit/ Converse

T U R T L E N E C K D R E S S

Hey guys! For all those living in the US, hope you're enjoying President's Day! In keeping with the previous posts I had put up about the launch of my ecommerce platform, I thought I'd show you guys another item I've been working on.  It's just a simple turtleneck dress made with this super cosy thick stretchy cotton.  It's slightly A-line and has a super long neck so you can roll it over for that chunky look.  I'll be selling these very soon.  Let me know what you guys think! And, the leather jacket in the final photo is also a piece I made which I'll be selling soon too!

P I N K L A K E S & B E Y O N D

There's something extremely beguiling about the idea of a pink lake.  I often find myself thinking to these miracles of nature when I'm looking for inspiration.  Though I don't use pink in any of my work, it's actually one of my favourite colours and I find it to be a very visually stimulating and inspiring colour.  Here is a collection of my favourite photos of pink lakes around the world, from Australia to Senegal.

V A L E N T I N E 'S D A Y

Well, where can I start...Valentine's Day has always been a weird one for me.  Somehow I always end up single during February of each year.  The last Valentine's Day I can remember celebrating with a special someone was at the age of 17.  My casanova/ knight in shining armour turned up at my parent's house with a bouquet of sorry looking flowers and a crooked smile on his face while doing this awkward foot shuffle.  Additionally, he was soaking wet from trekking on foot to reach me in the pouring rain.  He had no money either so my Mum had to buy us Domino's pizza for dinner and a train ticket for him to get back home.  If that doesn't epitomise romance then I'm not sure what does! 

I'm intrigued to hear about your stories and what the best and worst Valentine's days you've ever had have been.  Do you really need to designate a specific day of the year to show someone you love them?

(Sophie Dahl for Vogue Magazine)

F L O W E R P O W E R

Just a collection of floral images that get the cogs in my brain whirring...