Thursday 31 July 2014

Finds of the Week

Finds of the Week

Hello beautifuls,

I've decided from now to show you each week what I have been loving.  This week is very 90's inspired.  I am loving chunky heels, off the shoulder tops, thicker strapy sandals, stripes, kiminos and gingham.  My love of pleats is also beginning reappear.  Black is still the new black for me.  I know they were a little different, but the red shoes from Modcloth were different, but very beautiful.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone.  Shop all the items from this set below.
Rach xx


Vionnet black crop top
farfetch.com


Forever New black top
$33 - forevernew.com.au


Boohoo flat top
boohoo.com


Chloé pleated pants
$515 - brownsfashion.com


Topshop clothing
topshop.com


Boohoo black kimono
boohoo.com


Boohoo
boohoo.com





Red shoes
modcloth.com


ASOS leather sandals
$37 - asos.com



Quay Eyeware sunglasses
revolveclothing.com

Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture

Hello beautifuls,
Elie Saab will forever be one of my favourite designers.  His work is always complete with elegance, femininity and a so much detail.  There is also something enchanting about that leaves me in complete wonderment.  I thought I would discuss a few of my favourites from is Fall 2014 Couture collection.

I am complete in love with the transition of colour and pattern in this dress.  It begins with beautiful florals blush and red florals with notes of gray and blue, that progresses to neutral colours, then finally into fall blues and grays.  Florals in these colours are not often seen in fall, however the transition of colour throughout the dress balances this risk.  The fitted, low neck bodice and belt, creates an elegant shape contrast to the full lux skirt.  I love the way that texture is created through the pattern of the skirt of the gown.

The bodice of the dress is incredible similar to the last.  However the skirt is a layered with beautiful light salmon fabric.  The transition of colour in this dress is created through detailing from the bodice to the skirt.  I particularly love the way the the detailing of the dress feathers out as it flows down the skirt.  Once again a simple thin belt is added that creates a stronger contrast in the shape between the bodice and skirt.


There is something so effective about the way the he has used different shade of blue in his last few collections.  This collection is no exception.  The high sheer neck and detailed sleeves create a stunning elegance.  I love the way that the detailing of the dress is angled.  This gives almost a one shouldered effect at the neckline of the dress.  The break up of the texture in the middle of the skirt is also really effective.  The belt again in this dress blends perfectly and creates shape.  This dress also has a lot more shape to it than the first two fuller skirts, giving the dress a more hourglass appearance. 


Hope you are all having a fabulous week.
Rach xx


  

Sunday 27 July 2014

DIY Infinity Scarf


Hello beautifuls,

I have another really quick and simple DIY for you.

Here's what you'll need:

  • 50cm x 130cm Fabric.  I used a stretch knit.  However if you still learning how to sew I'd recommend using fabric that doesn't stretch.
  • Thread to match your fabric.
  • Sewing machine.

1. Fold your fabric in half  inside out.  Then pin along the edge.  

2. Sew along this edge.  
3. Cut off any extra fabric to avoid any extra chunkiness.
4. Turn the fabric around the right way. 
5.  Bring the two ends of the fabric together.  Tuck one end inside the other.  
6. Fold the other edge inside and pin.
7. Sew these edges together.  I would recommend hand stitching these edges together.  But to make this as simple as possible I have made it like this.


Hope you all have a fabulous week.
Rach xx



Banana and Carrot Cake


Hello beautifuls,

To start off this week I have a new recipe for you.  It's a combination of two of my favourites, banana cake and carrot cake.  This recipe also doesn't use oil like most traditional carrot cake recipes.  So if you are in the same boat as me and can't have oil, this will be perfect.

Ingredients ~

  • 2 Cups self raising flour
  • 2 1/2 Tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 Tsp fine grain sea salt (I used a mortar and pestle and give the salt a finer texture)  
  • 50g Butter
  • 2 Lightly beaten eggs
  • 1 1/2 Tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 Cups 3 mashed bananas
  • 3/4 Cup finely chopped walnuts (I just used a food processor/blender to achieve this faster)
  • 1 1/2 Cups grated carrot
  • 1/2 Cup Greek Yoghurt
Icing ~
  • 300g Philadelphia/Cream Cheese
  • 5 Tsb Maple Syrup 

Method~

  1. Preheat oven to 160 °C 
  2. Line a square 20 x 20cm tray with baking paper. (I also sprayed this for good measure)
  3. Mix together bananas and carrots. 
  4. Mix in the butter, yogurt and eggs to this mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl sift in the baking powder, self raising flour, cinnamon and sea salt.
  6. Add in the walnuts to this mixture.
  7. Add this mixture into the first bowl and combine.  
  8. Pour mixture into baking tin and bake for 35 mins.
Icing ~
  1. Add Philadelphia cheese and maple syrup into a bowl and beat until smooth.
  2. More maple syrup can be added if needed.
  3. Leave the cake to cool first before adding the icing to the cake.


Hope you all have a fabulous week.
Rach xx




This recipe is an altered recipe from here

Friday 25 July 2014

Gardens Adventure


Hello beautifuls,
Recently I went to a Garden with my friends.  The intent was simply to have breakfast and go on a little adventure afterwards.  This adventure however turned out to be a long adventure rather than a little one.



Hope you all have a fabulous weekend.
Rach xx