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Monday 16 May 2011

Fabulosity Awaits You xoxo

Creating a new hairstyle is never easy because it’s so much more than a hairstyle you want!!!

Let’s be honest ladies, you want a style that oozes sexy, easy to manage and highlights everything from the arches in your perfectly threaded eyebrows to the fullness of your supple lips! I know; I’ve been there... Hours in front of the mirror, browsing Google Images and franticly searching magazines as your stylist asks you; ‘What would you like to do today?.’ 

In that moment your heart sinks, you have no idea and as much as you adore your stylist you don’t want them to have complete control over your pride and joy; so you leave with the same hairstyle you left with on your last visit because it’s your safest option! 

But after the storm there is joy!!!  I am sharing and will continue to share this fabulosity! Below are a few hairstyles I love because they are all so sexy.

Enjoy x

 

Sunday 15 May 2011

Banana Tree... xoxo

With a name like Banana Tree we didn’t know what to expect. Situated in the heart of West Hampstead my eyes swept over the scenery as the door was politely held open for me. Stepping over the threshold I immediately warmed to the cosy atmosphere. The lights were dimmed and it felt as if I had escaped to a secret place. Small enough for two and large enough for a crowd my eyes danced as I peeked over the shoulders of the already comfortable guests and gazed at the dishes set before them. Glancing back I smiled to my friend as a sign of approval; she agreed we had discovered another treasure. As we sat down I couldn’t help but notice the volume of people as they slotted into their seats as comfortably as they would have at home.  The service was prompt; within minutes of being seated a waiter was at our table recommending drinks. We ordered and waited moments for our drinks and no more than 10 minutes for our food to arrive; excellent service considering it was a busy Saturday evening.

Admittedly Asian cuisine is one of my favourites but all personal feelings aside the food was delicious! Full of aromatic spices and reasonably priced, it couldn’t help but woo me. 


Well done Banana Tree.

Tuesday 10 May 2011

The rising of the hot sun brings memories of cool breezes and ice cold lemonade!!! xoxo

Ingredients: 150 ml water, 6 tbsp sugar , 1 tsp grated lemon rind, 125 ml lemon juice, 6 ice cubes, cold sparkling water to serve. Granulated sugar and slices of lemon to decorate. Method 1: Put the water, sugar and grated lemon rind into a small saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring consistently. Continue to boil, stirring for 5 minutes. Method 2: Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon juice, the transfer to a jug, cover with clingfilm and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Method 3: When the lemonade has almost finished chilling, take 2 glasses and rub the rim with a wedge of lemon, then dip them in granulated sugar to frost. Put the ice cube into the glasses. Method 4: Remove the lemon syrup from the refrigerator, pour it over the ice and top up with sparkling water. Stir well into mix, decorate with sugar and slices of fresh lemon and serve. 

Recipe and method from a collection of essential recopies xoxo