Back on it...

After checking in on my blog, after a bit of a sabbatical, I've noticed that I've still got readers from across the globe. Thanks!!

So I thought I'd start with a little post to ease me in. This is all about heels, after falling in love with these classic t-bar sandals from Next... I felt compelled to share!

Beauties huh? Check them out online now. 

Right, now time for that pedicure!

Till next time.... M x

All eyes on Rihanna..

So after seeing the wonder that is Miss Fenty at Twickenham on Saturday.. I'm officially obsessed! Rihanna is a serious babe and her style is off the radar. Her fascination with eyewear always fills me with joy.. She has one of those faces that can pull off anything!

Look at these beautiful Tom Ford frames that she was wearing the other day. Cats eye, shiny silver and teamed with a Christopher Kane floral sweatsuit.. Not many people could pull this look off!! Rihanna makes it look effortless..

pictures courtesy of - www.balleralert.com and www.hausofrihanna.com

Such a beaut - don't you agree?!

If you're digging the Tom Ford shades the gold version can be found at the Sunglasses Shop

Till next time... M x

Lady Ri for Mac...

Lady Ri Ri has her fingers in an immense amount of pies at the moment. Not only has she just 'rather successfully' launched her first clothing collab with River Island, she's also embarking on her Diamonds World Tour soon. I've managed to bagsy myself some tickets for the Twickenham night on the 15th June - mega excited!

Not content with this though, Ri Ri has also decided to team up with the geniuses at MAC Cosmetics and will be releasing her own make up collection at the start of May.

The first product to launch will be a bright red lippy called RiRi Woo, inspired by the classic Ruby Woo from MAC.

Roll on May - I can not wait!!!

Till next time... M x

Pastels and Lace at Next...

Elle have done a lovely feature on the Summer 2013 collection from Next - www.next.co.uk

This little snippet screams occasion wear. Perfect for weddings or any special event that you have in your diary. Such a romantic style.. Broderie, lace and pastels.. What more could a girl want?!?

A ray or two of sun maybe...

Thoughts on the collection??

I'm loving the white broderie outfit and the kimono - would both be perfect with my green Zara heels!

Till next time.. M x

Almond Biscuits..

I made these lovely little biscuits over the weekend and thought I'd share the recipe with you.

15g flaked almonds
1 medium egg
115g caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
50g ground almonds
115g semolina
1/4 teaspoon of almond extract

Line one large, or two small baking trays with grease proof paper. Preheat oven to 200c or gas mark 6.

Whisk the egg and caster sugar until the mixture is thick and creamy. Sift in the baking powder and stir in ground almonds, semolina and almond extract.

With wet hands roll the mixture into 16 balls (no bigger than a walnut). Stick a few of the flaked almonds on top of each ball and bake for 8-10 minutes until risen and pale golden.

Leave to cool and transfer to wire rack.

Enjoy!!

Till next time... M x

Beating that bulge..

OK so this is a slight change of focus from the norm.. but I feel if I share my progress with you then I can't back out of this! Believe me I have all the excuses required to not get fit. I’m a working mother of two, and I have the worst heat rash when I do work out. But I’ve had a change of mind-set and going once or twice a week has now morphed into me going 4 times a week with a rest day on Wednesday. My  ‘lazy ass’ ship has sailed. I’m now 2 weeks into my routine and these tips have helped me immensely, so I thought I would share.

• Set yourself a goal – The big cheese at my work has got some rather fancy scales in his office and as of the 14^th January these were my stats (skinny minnies look away now). With my sporadic sessions down the gym now a thing of the past, my stats are now on the right path and I’ll be sharing my progress with you. My main aim is to get my shocking fat figure down to at least 35%

Weight – 66.3KG

BMI – 25

FAT – 40.3%

 Muscle – 24.3%    

• Hit your targets – My target now is to get down the gym 4 times a week for 30 minutes at lunch and hit a calorie burn of 350-400 kcal minimum.

• Drink plenty of water – I’m the world’s worst at this!

• Surround yourself with motivation and inspiration (for Thinspiration - see below pic). Also my gym buddy Jess is training for the London Marathon so she is on her gym routine in a big way - she will never let me pick up anything that is not good for me either - which was handy earlier when a packet of Cadbury's Fingers made their way into may hand! (Thanks Jess)

• And finally - Allow yourself a treat every now and then –weekends are my splurge.

absolutely no reason why even the laziest girls can't give this a go

I thought I would share today's workout - 30 minutes on the Cross-Trainer and I burnt 415kcal. Mega impressed with myself. Here is the proof - (big pat on the back for moi)

What other tips do you think will help me get my Body Fat percentage down? Have you joined a gym recently? What are your goals?

Till next time... M x

Shoe Porn...

This is a short but sweet post. I've been thinking of Valentines... Obviously I've suggested that we get each other presents this year, albeit on a budget. £50 is a decent budget right?

So I've found these... God I love Zara shoes! The only problem I have is, which blooming colour do I choose?

Help!!

Till next time... M x