Quick, easy & healthy breakfast bars!

Hey Everyone! 

Breakfast is probably the most important meal of the day and is the secret to staying healthy. Me being your typical uni student 9 times out of 10 I get out of bed in the morning have a quick wash, do my hair & make-up and quickly put some clothes on & rush to uni and skip breakfast which is so bad & the only reason why I do this is because I love my bed & my sleep way too much! But who doesn't?

Not only is breakfast good for your diet and to make you stay healthy but it will help you concentrate at work, college, school or uni. The worst thing is getting to work or uni ect, and the only thing being on your mind is food and the next thing that you are going to eat, and until you actually get the food into your body you tend to be moody and grouchy! 

When i do eat breakfast at uni, I tend to opt for the quicker things to make or have such as cereal bars - something that isn't too hard and time consuming to make. However shop brought breakfast bars have loads of hidden fats, sugars and calories in them - SO, why not make your own? Thats exactly what i did. 

I got inspiration for this recipe from Nigela Lawson, however I changed some of the ingredients due to me being allergic to peanuts! (Im not allergic to almonds, weird I know,  If you are allergic to nuts why not add more fruit and seeds as a substitute?) 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

- 390g Condensed milk

- 250g Porridge oats

- 50g Goji Berries

- 50g Dried cranberries

- 75g Seedless raisons

- 63g Sunflower seeds

- 63g Sesame seeds

-100g Almonds

(You don't have to use the fruits, nuts and seeds if you are allergic ect, you can pretty much put whatever you like in them!)

 STEP 1:

- Preheat the over to 130 degrees & line a deepish baking tray with greaseproof paper

STEP 2:

- Heat the condensed milk in a saucepan ( a big enough pan so you can add everything else to it) and stir it for about 2 minutes. You will be able to feel it go thinner.

STEP 3:

- Once the milk has thinned out add all the ingredients to the pan and take it off the heat. Stir well with a wooden spoon or something similar and ensure that all the ingredients are covered in the milk.

STEP 4:

- When the mixture has been stirred and you think it is sticky enough, transfer it to the baking tray evenly and flatten with a spatula. 

STEP 5:

- Place in the oven for around 30mins, this should be the right amount of time for them to be hard yet chewy.  If you want them extra crunchy leave them in a bit longer until they are ready how you like them. 

STEP 6: 

- Leave to cool down for 15mins and then cut them into squares or however you would like them1 I got around 15 pieces. Place them into an air-tight container and they will last you all week!

STEP 7:

- Put your feet up and eat one with a cup of tea, or take one to have on your journey to uni! 

Enjoy! 

Is there anything quick & easy you like to have for breakfast? Let me know what you think of this recipe!

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The Ivy.

Hey Everyone!

For my 22nd birthday which seems like it was ages ago now I decided that I wanted to go to the Ivy. I had already been here before with my mum for lunch and we had such a nice time with a bottle of wine and some amazing food!

On my actual birthday I like to spend it with my family and maybe some close friends too, but on the actual day of my birthday I always like to be with my family. So my mum , brother and my boyfriend came along to the Ivy with me :)

We started of our evening in Covent Garden in Brasserie Blanc, you have to go up some stairs to get there and you can watch the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden while sipping on a nice refreshing drink which is always a nice way to start of an evening. The staff in there are always really friendly and attentive too!

Me & my Mum in Brasserie Blanc

We then headed to the Shard ( The tallest building in London by London Bridge) to meet my brother and thought it would be appropriate to have a drink there as it was a special occasion. The drinks there are quite expensive, however, it does depend on what you order. You can have a glass of wine, their cheapest one is £5 something which isn't too bad considering the surroundings. BUT try and avoid going there when its cloudy as you don't get the best view of London. 

View from The Shard. It was very grey & cloudy when we went!

After a few drinks here, we got a taxi to The Ivy where we had our meal. We went on a Monday evening & on a Monday they serve they fixed price menu all day which is good if you want "fine dining" but want to keep the cost down a bit. My mum and I ordered of the fixed price menu. And my brother and my boyfriend ordered of the A La Carte. The presentation and the quality of the food you cannot fault. 

My mackerel salad starter. 

Corn Fed Chicken. 

Knickerblocker Glory.

If you are looking for a place for a special occasion then The Ivy is deffinitely a restaurant that I would recommend. The food is perfect so is the atmosphere. The staff are very attentive at all times and it certainly was a night and birthday to remember! 

Do you have any restaurants that are your favourites? 

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My weekend wish-list...

Harness Boots - Forever 21 £29.80

Jewel studded shift dress - Missguided £24.99

Marc B millie Bag - Topshop £65.00

Sunreal Geo Joggers - Forever 21 £16.75

Kintted Quilted Jumoer - Topshop £38.00

Bold Plaid Leggings - Forever 21 £4.00

Hello everyone! 

It seems like our summer in the UK is now, officially over! And what better way to start Autumn by sorting out our wardrobe for the new season and treating yourself to some new clothes, shoes and accessories? 

I've been browsing the internet, and doing a bit of internet shopping and looking at clothes which I want, unfortunately though being a student I don't have the money to get them all so I thought I would share with you the things that I would like to own throughout the winter months. 

1. Harness Boots - Forever 21 £29.80

Being at uni, I think these boots will be amazing just to quickly put on in the morning to add a finishing touch to a basic outfit such as leggings and an oversized jumper or T-shirt and I am loving the harness style to have to them to make them look different and not your average boring black ankle boots. 

2. Jewel studded shift dress - Missguided £24.99

I love the colour of this dress - its such a bold colour and with the jewel studs you won't need to worry about accessories to go with it. You can team the dress with black ankle boots and a black clutch bag for a casual look or heals for a more going out look and for the price, I personally think is a bargain & will be good for a night out back at uni with your friends!

3. Marc B millie Bag - Topshop £65.00

I love this bag. It has 3 compartments to it which is so good to fit everything into it that you need. It reminds me a bit of the Micheal Kors bags but the price tag is a lot cheaper which is an added bonus!

4. Sunreal Geo Joggers - Forever 21 £16.75

I think joggers are going to be a key piece this season as all the high-street stores seem to have them in! I already own a pair and there so comfy you can dress them up or you can go for a casual look with them too so you know your going to be getting your moneys worth! I love the print of these ones. If your going for a casual look you can wear a cropped black jumper with a statement necklace and some pumps or boots. & for a night time look you could team them with a crop top and a statement necklace. 

5. Kintted Quilted Jumoer - Topshop £38.00

During the colder months everyone needs jumpers especially cosy ones! After reading reviews of this one on the Topshop website it seems to be oversized so you could team it with leggings, a shirt underneath the jumper and converse or vans for a more casual everyday look. 

6. Bold Plaid Leggings - Forever 21 £4.00

These leggings are such a bargain! Leggings are a good wardrobe essential to me as their so comfy these ones you could team them with the red Topshop quilted jumper (above) and converse or black ankle boots and a statement necklace! 

Is there anything that you have seen in the shops that you want? 

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Clarins - My life saviour!

Since a young age, I've always suffered with dry skin. During my childhood I had really bad eczema and dry skin too. As I reached my teenage years it became more of a problem to me as I started to get paranoid about it and wanted to get rid of it & no matter what I tried nothing EVER seemed to work, it always worked to a certain extent and then tablets, creams ect wouldn't do anything. Luckily i've seemed to of grow out of it, but sometimes when I'm stressed or upset I will get it back a bit, I tend to get really bad skin during the colder months too & we get a lot of them in England. 

Clarins HydraQuench Cream normal to dry skin - £34

Clarins HyydraQuench Intensive Serum - £48 ( for a big bottle)

Clarins moisture rich body lotion for dry skin - £30

I've been using these products for about 2 years now. Since i've been at uni I haven't been one for using expensive products, but I find if I don't then my skin will always be dry. Luckily I don't get spots & oily skin so Im lucky in that respect. When my skin is very dry I use the intensive serum and then I apply the cream afterwards. When my skin is good ( like it is now) I use the body lotion on my face and all over my body after a shower ect. If it wasn't for these products I don't know what I would do, so if you suffer with dry skin I would definitely recommend these products to you. 

Do you suffer from dry skin? - If you do what do you find works for you?

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Love Playsuit.

Hey everyone,

I've had a pretty busy week this week! It was my birthday on Monday so I am now officialy 22! & then I went to Pisa/Florence with my Mum for a few days so I will be doing a few blog posts relating to them within the next week hopefully!  What Im sharing with you now is one of the outfits that I actually wore in Italy as I thought you would all like it :)

Love floral playsuit - £36

 Im a bit of a sucker for a playsuit I love them. I think there so girly and you don't have to decide for ages what top you are going to wear with it ect. This one I purchased in Topshop & is buy Love Label. I think Love Label do so many nice things & this playsuit is perfect for summer. You can either make it look casual or smart. I wore my white Vans with it but you can were sandals/flip flops or even wedges or heels. What ever you fancy!

Outfit of the day :)

How beautiful has the weather been recently, although it has been way too humid! I've never done an outfit of the day post before but after looking at different blogs they seem to be very popular so I thought I would get on the bandwagon :)

White floral print top - Topshp £16

Vintage Levis shorts - Urban outfitters £35 

I took these pictures quickly yesterday just before I went out for a lovely pub lunch with my Mum & thought it was a nice casual day outfi to wear on nice summer days that we get in England or on holiday :) The white top is a really nice light material and with it being quite an oversized top its very cool to wear in the hot weather. I teamed it with my all time favourite vintage Levis shorts that I got a few years a go from Urban Outfitters! If your going for a casual look then you could wear either Converse or Vans with this outfit or if you are after a more of a girly look then some nice sandals or flip flops!  On cloudy days like today you could wear the top with skinny jeans & a jacket to go for a more smart/casual look.

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Hi- Shine!

Hey everyone!

I've been so busy with work these last few weeks, but when I have had a few spare minutes to go onto my laptop I've been reading a few of my favourite blogs to see what products I can put on my never ending wish list! One item that I had to go out and buy as so many people have been raving about it is the Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine nail varnish!

During the summer months I always think its nice to have lovely bright painted nails and they always look a whole lot better when you have a tan as well! I'm normally a big fan of the Topshop nail varnishes as I love all the different colours they have and their limited eddition ones too! However I thought it was time to give the Barry M ones a go and so far, I am really pleased with them :)

I thought I would purchase two of them. I chose the orangey/red coloured, (satsuma 327) one as I always go for this colour on my nails ( or something similar) & then I thought I would have a change and go for a pastel blue coloured nail varnish, (Blueberry 328) for a change to add to my never ending collection!

Barry M Hi-Shine Nail Varnish £3.99

 As soon as I got home I thought I would give them a go & they are my new favourite. I've had it on for 3 days now and it hasn't chipped which I find happens a lot with the Topshop ones. They also have a really nice finish on your nails and you can get away with putting one coat of it on and its fast drying too. & for £3.99 you can't really go wrong? So I can deffinitely see myself buying a few more of these!

Have you got a favourite nail varnish or any you would reccomend?

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