Christmas Countdown Day 2

I'm sticking to my word so far with my Christmas countdown in which I'm attempting to post everyday in the run up to Christmas!

Today's post is about something I cherish close to my heart.... BREAKFAST!  I almost always have porridge for breakfast which I'm sure a lot of people would find boring. However, today I am going to show you how to spice up your porridge with the warming flavours of Chai, perfect for keeping the cold wintery breezes away. If you've never had a Chai Latte (where have you been all your life? Go to Starbucks/ Costa immediately and go and buy one!) it basically consists of hot milk with lots of spices like cinnamon and cardamom to give you an amazing kick of loveliness!

To make this amazing yet healthy breakfast you will need:
180ml semi-skimmed milk
4 Tablespoons of Porridge Oats
4 Teaspoons of Chai Latte mix
1 Small saucepan
1 Banana (optional)

Firstly, scoop your 4 tablespoons of porridge oats into the saucepan

Measure out 180 ml of milk and pour this into the saucepan with the oats.

Next add 4 teaspoons of Chai Latte mix (available in most supermarkets)...

and put the ring on at a medium-high heat.

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Lower the heat. 

Now you can put the lid of the saucepan on but remember to keep coming back to stir so that it doesn't burn! 

When the porridge is much thicker in consistency, you're finished!

To make the porridge extra delicious, I added chopped up banana and sprinkled some granola on top! Enjoy!

love

Lottie ;) x 

Christmas Countdown

I can't believe its been 3 months since I last posted! I've been inundated with coursework since starting my Foundation Art course but am back for Christmas in which I am going to 'attempt' to do a blog post everyday on the run up for Christmas Day (we shall see how successfully this goes...). In this countdown I will be posting mostly Christmassy things such as DIY's, fashion posts and probably quite a lot of Pinterest inspos!

Okay, because 'tis the season to be jolly' my first Christmas post is welcoming the return of the Christmas jumper, something I get far too over excited about and am always tempted to wear before December.... Below I have shown you guys a really simple way of wearing your Christmas knits without just wearing denim jeans.

When i went outside i just added a blue gilet (body warmer) and wore my Caterpillar boots to keep my toes warm! Adding a bobble hat completes the look, making you appear like you've just walked out of a Jack Wills shoot! ;)

See you tomorrow! 

love 

Lottie :) x

Movie Night Party

Summer is almost over and everyone's off to University so it was the perfect excuse to have my very own Movie Night Party!

After scouring Pinterest and looking at countless blogs, I finally gathered the perfect ingredients for this movie bonanza!

In my garden we have a cabin which late last year spontaneously combusted (quite literally, the firemen have no idea what caused it). However, with the structure still intact I decided to make it my ambition to turn it into the perfect venue for my movie night. I scrubbed, painted and helped my dad build a new door and window frame until finally it was worthy of a great night in. Below are the before and after shots.

The massive fire engine that took up the whole drive!

BEFORE

AFTER

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As you can see, to make my cabin look super cosy I firstly laid down duvet covers and hundreds of blankets all over the floor to make it comfy to sleep on. I then used more duvet covers to act as the backs of chairs (see 2nd picture) and scattered cushions along them and the back wall, meaning we didn't get any neck strain whilst watching the movies. To make the cabin even more cosy, I added fairy lights at each end and put some bunting along the shelving units. 

Now every party needs some nibbles and what would a movie night be without popcorn!? As well as standard salty popcorn I also made a batch of Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn which I found on the website popcorn.org which has hundreds of flavours both sweet and savoury! To make my popcorn even more special, I bought some plastic cups to dispense the popcorn into and also added bowls of sweets to add to the popcorn. Of course we also had to have a nice hot chocolate, topped with squirty cream and mini marshmallows! 

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We ate, had pillow fights and cowered behind cushions during the scary movies and although we didn't get to sleep till 2 am, I would do it again in a heartbeat! 

I hope this has inspired you to have your own movie night. Feel free to share your comments and tell me if you had your own movie night! Thanks! 

Perfect Pinterest Outfits

I'm slightly addicted to Pinterest, as I'm sure many of you are too, constantly pinning fashion pics, artwork and of course some mouth wateringly yummy (yet highly calorific) food. 

In this post I wanted to share with you some of my favourite summer outfits I have recently been pinning to my fashion board which provide great alternatives to just a plain vest and shorts. 

This first image is from fashforfashion.com. I've always loved the way that a simple denim shirt can gently toughen up the delicacy of lace, with the combination of colours being perfect for the summer palette. 

This next outfit is great as it's cool but classy. Shirts are a favourite of mine so this is a go to outfit for me, although I haven't managed to find any white shorts as cute as the ones below!

Here we have an incredibly popular outfit for hundreds of girls out there, the checked (flannel) shirt providing an edgy tomboy feel to denim shorts with simple tees. 

Lastly, another shirt (which I lust over every time I see it) and shorts combo with this pic showing how cool an outfit can look mixed with lots of necklaces in gold or bronze hanging loosely to create a boho vibe. 

Summer Wishlist

Summer seems to finally be creeping its way in from amongst the cloud and rain meaning I can finally dust off those sandles and get ready to skip in the sun! (yes I do still occasionally skip...)

Most recently I've been scouring the website of one of my favourite fashion retailers: boohoo.com who offer a wide range of styles with so much to offer meaning there's something for everyone! The prices are also fantastic, with students getting 10% off on everything when signed up to myunidays.com which also gives you exclusive discounts from Apple to Topshop.

Two of my favourites from boohoo include this beautiful short woven jacket in a selection of blues perfect for summer (but would also fit into any season of wardrobe), as well as this fitted playsuit which I think would work brilliantly teamed with brogues for a smart or casual occasion.

Now I realise that trainers aren't for everyone and on a hot sunny day they're not the first thing you have in mind to slip your feet into, but these Nike's are just amazing. With fabric designed by Liberty London, they add a girlish charm to the traditional basketball shoe and the subtle colourings mean they are wearable with a variety of clothing. One thing I don't understand about the Nike blazer shoes is the fact that they haven't covered the whole tongue and have left foam visible! At least on the Liberty London style they've only left the foam at the top visible!

Please feel free to leave my some comments as I'm always up for a chat! Also, I want to know what your favourite summer piece is and if anyone has the answer to the Nike foam question then please tell me!

Cool and Casual

So today it was actually hot in Cornwall (*runs around in glee*) and so of course I got my shorts out straight away! Unfortunately my day consisted of revising for A-level exams but this didn't stop me from wearing clothes that were fashionable but still casual.

Firstly I picked out my light denim shirt and kept it open, slung on top of a simple blue vest top. I then paired this which my lace skirt but had to change after my dad wanted some help with some building work! Nevertheless the shorts (from Bershka)I swapped for the skirt were still quite fun and summery! To add a more fashionable and on trend hint to my outfit I 'borrowed' my mum's fairly boho necklace in shiny silver and bright vibrant blue. Shoes wise, I wore my gladiator sandals from New Look, paired with a straw hat and some Ray Ban style sunnies!

Beautiful Barcelona

So last week I went to Barcelona for five blissful days, taking in the culture of this stunning city and enjoying the hustle and bustle as opposed to the little village I live in in the Uk.

Not only has this city got the most awe inspiring architecture, varying from traditional to more contemporary work by Gaudi, it also offers a variety of different places to eat, from tapas to the most delicious chicken teriyaki at La Creme Canela and amazing vegetarian food at Teresa Carles which any meat lover would appreciate!

Whilst in Barcelona the weather (to a Brit) was lovely,  with the sun shining and a cool breeze in the air. Younger locals in the vicinity were dressed in their skinny jeans and all sported a variety of fashionable trainers from Nike to Converse. Although this is quite a lot like in the UK, the Spanish manage  to make their look effortless but still stylish, paired with their shining golden tans.

 

One of my outfits.

Breton top-H&M, Converse All Star, Pastel Cropped Jeans-H&M, Denim Jacket- My Mum's!

 

Selfie going up the cable car at Mont Juic 

favoured hairstyle

The best shoes for the job were my Converse! I must've walked about 6 miles everyday!

 

Have you been on holiday anywhere recently? Feel free to comment below!