August favourites!

Heyy guys,

I'm going to talk about my 3 favourite fashion related things on the last day of each month. 

So this August I liked this blouse from Forever 21 because it's very comfortable to wear and it's a lovely summery colour.

http://www.forever21.com/UK/Product/Product.aspx?br=f21&Category=top&ProductID=2055879766 - blouse

I'm loving heels at the moment (just kidding, I always love them) and I found an amazing black pair at Graceland.

They were reasonably priced, and completely worth it because it was a sort of 2 in 1 shoe, because it has a heel, but it fits like a boot (if that makes sense).

https://m.deichmann.com/GB/en/shop/xv3j7jprp15z - shoes

They don't look very attractive, but trust me, when you wear them, you'll honestly love it!

This month I was quite fond of Flormar eyeliner because it was a good price and stayed on throughout the day.

http://www.flormar.com/English/urungoster.asp?urunid=142&bolumid=2&markaid=8

This isn't very well known, but I'm not sure why because it's as good as 'designer' eyeliners.

I'll see you again next month with more fabulous fashion finds!

Catch you later people,

-Miya

Rainbow Cake Recipe

Hi everyone! I made this rainbow cake the other day for someone's birthday, and it was such a hit that I thought I should share the recipe:


What you need for the cake:
200g caster sugar
200g self-raising flour
200g softened butter
4 eggs (beaten)
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp milk
Food colouring (6 colours of the rainbow)
Non-stick baking paper
(OPTIONAL): 1 tsp vanilla essence

Method:
1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5.
Butter two sandwich tins/medium sized cake pans and line with the baking paper.

2) Beat all of the ingredients in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Note: the vanilla essence is optional, but if you have it, I definitely recommend adding it!


3) Divide the batter equally between 6 smaller bowls (I put about 6 1/2 tbsp of the mixture in each bowl).

4) Add a different colour of food colouring to each one. 

Note: I couldn't find red food colouring at my supermarket, so I settled for pink instead.

5) Pour the colours into the two tins. (Make sure there is an equal amount of batter in each tin). 

Note: I used pink, orange and yellow for one tin, and green, blue and purple for the other, and spread them in layers on top of each other. A faster way is just to splodge the colours in whatever combinations you want.

6) Pop the cakes in the oven for 20 mins, then allow to cool.

What you need for the icing:
280g icing sugar
140g softened butter 
1-2 tbsp milk
Rainbow sprinkles

Method:

1) Mix sugar and butter together, and add milk as needed so the result is smooth and creamy.

Finishing the cake:
1) Put one cake on a plate/tray and spread half of the icing on top of it (to ensure that the other cake will stick and stay on top of the bottom cake).

Note: Do not put icing on a fresh-out-of-the-oven cake, it will melt.

2) Put the other cake on top of the icing, then cover that in icing too. Decorate with rainbow sprinkles.

I hope you enjoy your cake, and we'd love to see them! 
Tag us in your cake pictures on twitter or instagram
- Sam

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Flying necessities

Heyy guys,

So I've been travelling a lot lately and so I now know the bare necessities to bring as hand luggage on to the plane. 

1) To carry everything you need, remember to bring a purse. River island is the place to go for this.

2) To keep yourself entertained, bring your phone and headphones (noise cancelling ones are even better!).

3) If you're on a long journey sleeping is a good way to waste time, and a neck pillow could make it much comfier. 

Here are some optional items:

Eyeliner and mascara just to make your eyes pop.

Hair accessories just so you can control your hair on a long tiring flight.

Perfume so you don't stink.

Moisturiser so your skin stays soft and fresh.

Lip balm so your lips don't get dry.

I'll see you again soon,

catch you later people!

-Miya

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