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Hey Guys!

Just to let you know I also have a Tumblr account. Here you can get recipes, a look at my personal style, make up etc, whereas on the Tumblr it's just outfit posts and photography!

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I keep it consistent! 

I'm off but i hope you all have a good day!

-N

Strawberry Fairy Cakes

I was given a baking recipe book for my recent birthday by one of best friends for my recent birthday in return for the recipe book I gave her on hers. (I included a joke in there about her adding it into a collection of books that will help her once married, so this was her way of repaying the, urm, gesture!)

Obviously when you flip through these books all you want to do is either start baking immediately, or immediately start eating everything.

I did the former, (so I could do the latter!) and had the excuse of visiting my cousin over the weekend to bake something nice for her and her family.

Now, my cousin has five kids. Yes, you read that right, five. So I tried looking for a recipe that would appeal to a range of different tastes and I found

Strawberry Fairy Cakes.

To make twelve.

Ingredients in order you'll need them:

125g Caster sugar

100g Unsalted butter

2 Eggs

150g Self raising flour

1tsp Vanilla extract

2tbsp Natural yoghurt

50g strawberry jam (the best quality you can afford.)

Strawberries to decorate.

To Prep: Turn the oven to 200 degrees Centigrade, and place your muffins cases into the muffin tin.

Firstly, the butter and sugar needs to be creamed to a fluffy consistency.

Eggs to be added once this is done; one at a time mixing well after each addition.

Sift the flour into the mix and mix well.

The yoghurt, vanilla extract and the jam needs to be added and folded in until just blended in.

Ladle the mixture into the muffin cases and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until brown.

*Tip: Try not to open the oven door when baking, or if you have to try to wait until near the very end of the baking time. Stick a knife in and if it comes out clean/dry the cakes should be done, if there is mixture left on the knife, it means it needs a little more cooking.

Judging People

If you’re into style because you feel good when you put an outfit together and you enjoy it…great, it shows because you’re probably smiling a lot and you give off a good vibe. Going on and judging other people on their choices however, takes away any class and style you posessed. Think about how you would feel if someone who you admired who was ‘more stylish’ did that to you one day. Just some thoughts after seeing a few ‘style bloggers’ pages and the comments they make. Sort it out. I don’t really want that kind of BS on my Tumblr dashboard, I admire the style these people have I don’t like to see this attitude snaking around via comments about people they’ve seen out and about etc. I bet half of them wouldn’t be able to say it the persons face, don’t go onto Tumblr and shout about it.

Keep it positive.

New Ish!

Hi Guys! Just to let you know I have another blog that focuses on my uni work. I am an architecture student for those of you who didn't know, and I am doing write ups on how my course is going and also answering questions from students also studying it and those who are looking to. 


Please follow and get in touch with any comments or questions on the course. Also I will be featuring lots of people who are in different careers so if you have any requests for a feature on a career you want highlighted then...You know what to do!!


Check my YouTube out for a quick intro video... http://youtu.be/4sq9MA_uh2Y 


Here's my blog: http://wallsplusroof.blogspot.com/

Lakme Fashion Week '11 Roundup

This summer no doubt will be awash with weddings and events galore and I need to get all new outfits..So recently I have been looking at Indian Fashion as inspiration.


Taking a look at the Lakme's fashion shows I am sharing designers who have caught my eye, an overview of their collection and also highlighting my favourite pieces.


Amalraj Sengupta

Basically made up from Sport Luxe with casual shapes but heavy fabric, and more tailored shapes suited to evening featuring flirty frills. A couple of my favourite mens and womens from the collection:

Archana Kochhar
With this collection we see Luxe Sportswear being incorporated with the Indian style of dress.

  

      











 












Aneeth Arora
At first it bored me a little but as I went through the images the collection appeared to be getting much better, the designers obvious interest is in layering and textures.. But the reason why I am highlighting her is because of her ability to really merge the Indian textures with Western styling. there are obvious inspirations from London and New York urban street fashion featured in a very   consistent manner throughout.

 


Anita Ganguly & Anita Walia
Sports Luxe meets Futuristic Warrior in this collection. I am in Love with the print on the skirt and leggings in the larger images..

So ye! those are my favourites!

Check Me Out..!

Aside from this blog I have a Tumblr that takes you through life as an architecture student. I did this because I remember being a potential student and thinking, man if only I could see what's it's like! Architecture isn't something you study or have a familiarity with before your university career. So for this reason I thought it would be useful for other pre-uni students to have a resource where they could see what it's like. 
Link Below
WallsPlusRoof

Music!

my two favourite artists at the moment.

Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) his mix tapes House of Balloons and Thursday are so good it’s disgusting.

Jermaine Cole (J.Cole) his mix tapes speak for themselves. His debut album, at first disappointed me, but after a couple of listens man, I am HOOKED! Always raps about stuff you actually want to listen to but the album didn’t grab me at first because of the beats etc. Believe me, they are very good for a debut. Even featuring Missy Elliot.. Thank God she’s back. Sort of. And the track she’s featured on is classic!

ok enough. 

Just a Little Something to Brighten Your Day!

After getting some emails from my Mum (i know lol) I have come across one with the cutest and funniest captions on some otherwise weird photo's... Take a look..

The 3rd and 6th ones are my favourite!

All images are from the web, I do take credit for any of these in this post.

The Almighty SLEEP!!

A few of my friends have insomnia. I myself have never suffered from this; I am naturally an early sleeper and early riser. =) -which is bad sometimes!


However I came across a website today that puts into words what I have been trying to explain to my friend's when they ask me for advice. An excerpt:


       "I read that most insomniacs are people who go to bed when they aren’t sleepy. If you aren’t sleepy and find yourself unable to fall asleep quickly, get up and stay awake for a while. Resist sleep until your body begins to release the hormones that rob you of consciousness. If you simply go to bed when you’re sleepy and then get up at a fixed time, you’ll cure your insomnia. The first night you’ll stay up late, but you’ll fall asleep right away. You may be tired that first day from getting up too early and getting only a few hours of sleep the whole night, but you’ll slog through the day and will want to go to bed earlier that second night. After a few days, you’ll settle into a pattern of going to bed at roughly the same time and falling asleep right away. So if you want to become an early riser (or just exert more control over your sleep patterns), then try this: Go to bed only when you’re too sleepy to stay up, and get up at a fixed time every morning.'' -May 23rd, 2005 by Steve Pavlina

For the full entry: How to Become an Early Riser

Nails Have It All..Part 2

As a follow up from the last post I thought I would just go over some colour combinations that would work with this mismatched nail look..


There are a few factors to consider, your skin tone and the look that you want.  
- Warmer skin tone --> colours with warm undertones. Basically, you can wear nearly any colour as long as it is the warmer version of it. So for e.g. a hot or brighter pink with red undertones as opposed to a light or pastel pink will work.
- Lighter skin tones (going with the same e.g) --> colours with cooler undertones, so a lighter or pastel pink will work better than a hot or deep pink. 

I have put a few nail polishes together but in sort of a domino effect, so, the colours that are next to each other, go together for a complimentary colour look. So: 
Grey . Pink
Grey . Mid Blue
Pink . Mid Blue
Mid Blue . Orange
Mid Blue . Pink
Orange . Pink
Red . Blue


For the Contrasting look you basically do the opposite of what I've shown you here, just make sure the colours clash, the last suggestion (red&blue) was more of a clashing combination.


Have fun basically, make sure your comfortable wearing your particular mix because you will exude more confidence, so be enthusiastic about your choice!
Happy Painting
:)


I wasn't going to show the makes but I'm going to list them anyway so thought it didn't make sense not showing them.... anyway..(!)..
As always, I have not been asked to promote these brands these are just my personal polishes and opinions!
from bottom to top, left to right..
Nails Inc - the southbank
Nails Inc - festival pier
Nails Inc - the serpentine
                                                          Barry M - shocking pink
These are the two I used for my mani }  
                                                          Barry M - coral
Salon System Professional Range (limited Availability to professionals only) -strawberry cloud
No 17 - seabreeze











Photo Credit: http://www.chicprofile.com/2010/04/rmk-stunning-series-nail-polish-collection-for-spring-summer-2010.html

Nails: Have it All..

Usually, my nails are painted every week, a new colour..the same colour.. whatever. Just re-done every week. I find it quite therapeutic I think a lot of girls(/guys) do!


Recently, my nails have been given a break, but tonight, I tried something out I saw on Kimora's life in the Fab Lane! Sometimes you can't choose between a couple of colours you really like and if your like me, and your not a fan of the whole, one nail a different colour to the rest of the hand manicure, then it's always a hard decision trying to pick just One colour.
But, on the show I saw a really cool manicure on one of her assistants..
Each hand was painted a different colour! This made me smile I thought it was really playful without being too childish. But remember, when going a bit out there with nail polish choice, always keep nails short and neat! To avoid looking scary and tacky!
She had it done with one hand a mid blue and the other a cherry red..I didn't have those particular shades so I chose two other complimentary colours..Here's my manicure..! 
PS. Excuse the wild hair!

22Lessons22Years

Upon browsing through my Stumble account, I came across this page 27Lessons27Years. 
And it got me thinking. It's an interesting thing to do to sit and evaluate the positive things you have taken away from all the seemingly negative experiences you've had throughout your years. And also sometimes through good times, spur of the moment and rebel times.


So here are my, 22 Lessons I've Learned In 22 Years:


1. The hobby/activity you obsessed with as a child will follow you throughout your life.


2. If you are your Grandparents favourite, chances are one or more of your family members will hate you for it.


3. Disneyland IS where dreams are made


4. The dark isn't something to be afraid of. When your at home, in your room, safe in bed. At all other times though..


5. No one is up to anything good when drawing money out at 2am


6. Always tell the truth


7. Don't put up with anyone's crap. I mean it. If you know what you are doing is correct, stick to it.


8. Love wholeheartedly, but never trust initially. 


9. Make sure whoever your first love is, is just as open as you are, give everything, it will be the best.


10. Make your bed every morning. Never skip. Meditate for at least two minutes to focus for the day


11. Listen to your Mum/Dad the first time around for most things. 


12. Follow happiness like a dealer follows herb. Stay away from things that don't make you happy, I have learned this through a negative experience, that happiness is more important than Anything.


13. Practice makes perfect. Don't be lazy (try ..im the laziest personEVERso this one is hard for me! But still, trying)


14. The way you treat and feel about yourself, affects the way other's will see and treat you.


15. Love the way you look. Nobody got it like you.


16. Be Confident in everything you do.


17. The way to feel confident if not already, is to put in 100% to whatever it is your doing.


18. Don't expect too much from the people around you, sometimes, even though if they are family, doesn't mean their personality will mean they act like it. Doesn't mean don't love them. Love but be understanding of this fact.


19. If you act like a victim, they will treat you like one.


20. Hold on to your friends who have actually been there, don't make excuses for the friendships of those part-timers. 


21. Don't act in haste.


22. You don't have to be everyone's friend. There will be some people you just can't get on with, and for no particular reason. It's ok. And it's not something you should worry about


:) 


What are yours??....!!

Funny or Die

Funny or Die these guys are hilarious! Check them out, some of my favourite clips... (all happen to be from the Spiderman/Milk/127Hours actor, James Franco..no ahem reason why.. ha!)
;)

James Franco Rejected UCLA Commencment Speech

Jimmy & the Cop rehearsal..

Acting, With James Franco.. a lesson in the fine art.. 

I have not been asked to promote this site.

Stairways to Heaven

Here is a website I stumbled upon whilst researching some interior ideas for a house my Uncle is having built in London for himself and his family..


Stairways to Heaven?


Take a look, the concrete ones are my favourite, I like the coldness of the material especially the way they are made; with the light gap between the staircase and the wall. Not only does this look impressive in building terms (''oo I wonder how they got the stairs to stay up! They don't seem to be attached to anything!'') but also makes the material look less hard edged and cold.

Funny images

Looking around I found some funny photo's/images thought I'd share some I've come across..
Enjoy :)


If Apple made other things...

 These next images are of street art, which through a camera are seen as 3Dimages..