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STYLE ICON: RACHEL-MARIE

Introducing Rachel-Marie Iwanyszyn; New Yorker, Model, Fashion Blogger and my latest Style Icon. Rachel blogs over at Jag Lever and has an amazing sense of style. Rachel-Marie manages to combine vintage inspired pieces with quirky accessories and to look so effortlessly chic. Not to mention her AMAZING collection of platforms! Scrolling through the Jag Lever leaves me with major shoe envy. Below are a few of my favourite outfit combinations. You can find many more on Rachel-Marie’s LookBook. It’s must certainly worth a peek.

STEAL RACHEL-MARIE’S LOOK

Sources: Urban outfitters The Clash Tank, ASOS Lace Ears Headband, Black Chiffon Blouse.

Who are you latest Style Icons? Becky xo

Tags: Fashion, Fashion inspiration, Rachel-Marie Iwanyszyn, Style

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Categories Fashion, Style Icons

New Society6 Shop

3 May

NEW STORE OPEN AT SOCIETY6!

This has been a while in the making but I have decided to start selling some of my designs as prints, iPhone cases and throw pillows on Society6. You can find my store here. I am yet to upload everything however, you can find my full “Alice Collection” available for purchase as well as a couple of my typographical prints. Stay tuned for my designs to come! Becky xo

Tags: Alice in Wonderland, Announcements, Designs, Graphic Prints, my Store, My Work, New Store

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Categories Personal

Alcoholic Drinks

2 May

MINT & ORANGE HOT TODDY

For those of you unaware a hot toddy is an alcoholic drink traditionally made using whiskey and served hot. The original recipe requires lemon juice and cinnamon but I decided to mix it up a bit and use orange juice and mint leaves. The result was a refreshingly unusual drink that sure is tasty! Here’s what to do if you wish to make your own; Combine together 2 shots (~60ml) of Whiskey (I used Jack Daniels) with 2 shots of orange juice, 1 cup of boiling water and a teaspoon of honey. Stir until the honey have disolved. Serve with an orange slice (or 2) and a small bunch of mint leaves. This recipe makes 2 drinks. Enjoy!

Tags: alcohol, beverages, drinks, recipes

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Categories Beverages, Recipes

Sweet Treats

29 Apr

EASY CHOC CHIP MUFFINS

I have to admit to some not so light sampling of the chocolate chips prior to baking these muffins, so these aren’t as chocolately as they ought to be! But nevertheless they tasted great and are super simple to make. I like to make a big batch and freeze them for work lunches. This also helps with portion control which is great given that my self control isn’t that great when it comes to all things chocolate!

What you will need:
3 cups of self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 brown sugar
1 cup of chocolate chips (more if you plan on snacking!)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter

What to do:
Preheat your oven to Moderate and grease and line your muffin tray(s). In a large bowl cream togther your sugars and butter along with the vanilla. Add your milk, salt and eggs and whisk until smooth. Gradually sift in your flour and baking powder and continue to whisk until a smooth batter forms. Fold in your chocolate chips and pour your batter evenly into each muffin tin. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Makes around 20 muffins. Enjoy!