daft punk

Losing yourself to dance on the regular?
Then check out this new merch from the helmet-sporting god's of electro.

I defy you not to want...

x

something for the weekend

Been listening to a lot of Rainy Milo this week

Rainy is a British artist from London, Gilles-Peterson-Darling and previous collaborator with Chet Faker. 
I'm looking forward to hearing what she does next.

If you like the track check out her website. 
Her debut album is available to download here.




x

planche de tendances

some of my current inspirations.....

whitelining // palm prints // d'orsay heels by kurt geiger // neoprene swimwear // black + blush nails by fleuryrosenails // neoprene bucket bags // open chest tunics // oversize showstopper earrings

x

something for the weekend

finally.....a simmering vision to go with Ghost Loft's new track So High.

big fan of this x

fits like a friday

...because it just makes me feel good :)

cake + cocktails

Headed over to South Kensington last weekend to attend the Blogger Bake Sale kindly hosted by the beautiful Rosie from The Londoner

 It was a fun afternoon of meeting, eating + learning new things

my lovely friend Rowena's yummy Coconut Rum Balls

The sun streamed through the windows at Bumpkin while we supped English Garden cocktails...

 

...and feasted upon the delectable selection of cakes before us

Can’t wait to do it again.

Thank you Rosie <3

As promised here’s the recipe for the cake I took along...
(it's secretly gluten + dairy free! Shhhh, don't tell anyone). 

So pleased that it went down well!

Orchard Cake

3 Apples, eating variety, medium sized

125g Caster Sugar

160g Butter [or 150g Rapeseed Oil if you want dairy free]

4 Eggs, separated

170g ground almonds

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 ½ tsp  Ground Cinnamon

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/8 tsp Salt

70g Buckwheat Flour

Icing sugar

Method:

1.     Preheat the oven to 180 degrees

2.     Oil the bottom of a large loaf tin and line with baking parchment.

3.     Peel and core the apples. Chop into pieces. In a large bowl cream the butter and half the sugar [if using oil instead of the butter then just combine]

4.     Beat the yolks in one at a time

5.     Stir in almonds, baking powder, cinnamon and vanilla extract

6.     In another bowl whip the egg whites and salt until it forms soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining sugar beating until it appears slightly glossy

7.     Fold a third of the egg whites into the almond mixture to loosen

8.     Then add the remaining egg whites

9.     Sift in the Buckwheat flour a third at a time folding gently

10.  Add in the apples, again folding gently

11.  Pour the mixture into your prepared loaf tin sift over a little icing sugar and bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out cleanly

Tastes great as it is or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

ENJOY x

Black Play

BIG fan of these new Comme des Garçons t-shirts.
My favourite is definitely the one with the hearts.

I'd style them comme ci...

Pour femme//
white, ankle cropped skinnies
black heels
+ a slash of red

Pour homme// 
your preferred black slim jeans
white high tops

 

 

available in both mens + womens sizing // get them here

 

 

Pinning isn't everything...

...but here are three things i liked today

heart straws // it's never too late // kitty cookies

p.s. the low res of the first two images really bothers me 

(but not enough to not share them)

Celebrating

It was my birthday last week so after a few cocktails at mine my friends and I decided to head over to Love + Liquor in Kilburn. I  like the easy feel, decent drinks menu and fresh commercial and house tunes...it just gets better and better. Kind of reminds me of some of the places I've been to out in New York.

The lovely Clem gave us the run of the VIP and our fantastic waitress meant no queuing for the bar

Ben Cain was dropping the good stuff and we danced till the early morn.

There certainly was plenty of liquor to go round

 and fire dancers on the bar

 

My tip? Get yourself on the guest list and arrive before 10 if you want to avoid the ridiculous queues. Other than that if you're in the area definitely stop by. I'm sure you'll have a great night x

black. white. + red all over

This week I will be wearing...

tiger sweat similar here + here//boots//hoops//jeans//bag

See Jane Run

The Saint Laurent Jane sandal is beautiful and worth every penny but it's £500+ price tag isn't for everyone. 

If you could do with spanking your plastic little less this month then head down to your nearest Zara and check out this sleek homage.

YSL Jane // Zara Sandal

Edit: The Zara shoe is almost sold out online but still currently in stock in most stores

Cat Call

I'm on the hunt for a new phone case and am of the opinion that you can never go wrong with a bit of leopard print. 
There's something about the primal, wild and distinctively contrasting motif that always catches my eye. 
These are the ones I'm currently deciding between.

Marc Jacobs // C.Wonder // Ubiquitoid

Birthday Shoes

I loved these from the moment I saw them.....

 

If you feel the same you can get some for yourself here

Cat to Go

I have seen much reporting on New York Fashion Week and whilst I am loving the sartorial splendour before me nothing has made me smile as much as this little accessory tip....

Click here for the full report by Annamarie Tendler

Hangover Cure

Everyone has their own idea about what cures a hangover. 
I'm not saying this will work for you but here is mine.

6 carrots
2 apples
2 inch chunk of ginger

Method: Wash and juice the above.
Then (if you feel up to it) go for a walk; fresh air makes all the difference. 

My juicer

 

Pantone 2013

'Green is the prime colour of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises."

Pedro Calderon de la Barca

It would seem its official, Pantone's Color of the year for 2013 is none other than Emerald.
Since this is a favoured colour of mine (along with most other shades of green)I can't help but agree.
See below for some of my picks to make your days a little more verdant.

Cashmere Jumper

Dress

Cushion

Tumbler

Studs

Succulent Napkin Rings

Things that make me smile

Putting up some Christmas decorations this week has brought back memories. One of the nicest was wandering around the christmas markets on a freezing cold day in New York sipping Ninth Street coffee.
These cards were amongst my finds that day.
Get some for yourself here.

 all designs by The Frantic Meerkat

Into the woods...

I could really do with escaping today.
Leaving the city behind and finding some peace in the forest.
I think I'm missing the light.
Light through colour; through emerald and gold. 
Colour that feeds you and makes you feel whole. 

Images via Instagram rachelisntweird//glamagurl//queenoftheemeraldcity

Make & Take

This is cute, easy and bound to brighten the view while someone’s doing the washing up {so long as they have a window sill to put it on}


Plus, if you're anything like me, it can be mostly made from stuff you’d find hanging about your home.


For cheap baby succulents try Homebase or Ikea.

Click here for the tutorial on Oh, Hello Friend.

Posted with Blogsy

Kew Gardens

Over the Easter break M and I decided to head over to Kew to wander around the botanical gardens and visit our favourite restaurant.

The weather wasn’t particularly great but there’s something about the royal jardin that is just so lovely no matter what time of year it is.

I am going to make a promise to visit more often.

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Photos taken with Instagram