3 Easy Slip-On Dresses for the Weekend

Now, I'm not one to dress up during weekdays. I don't wear office uniforms, I don't wear specific outfits for work. I basically dress how I feel, look presentable and go to work.

That's why I think being a blogger has helped me realize my fashion sense a lot more.

Because, the thing is, I like dressing up and I also like dressing how I feel. So, put the two together - that's exactly my fashion sense.


I've got a couple of meetings to attend to and friends to meet over the weekend so I've put together 3 easy looks for this coming weekend.

Weekends are just that - easy, simple. Hence why I want my outfits to stay that way.

1. Off the Shoulder

2. Smart Casual

3. Soft

Happy weekend friends! x

SPRING LOOKBOOK: HIS & HERS

Spring has always been one of my favourite seasons because it's that time when it's not too chilly and you can feel that tiny hint of heat on your skin. Another reason why I love spring is because we all start seeing brighter colours in our wardrobes, and I'm a complete sucker for floral prints and pastel shades.

As crazy as this sounds, I do prefer wearing boots and shoes over sandals and slippers. Hence, another reason why I love spring (because it is still quite cold to wear sandals out).





*This post is created in collaboration with Bonobos, which is a men's site. So, when they asked me to collaborate and create a hers spring look along with the men's spring collection in their site, I was completely up for it*




As much as I love giving life advice and sharing my stories here, I also love lookbooks and fashion. So, I've created 3 spring outfits that I think would go nicely together.



I feel like when it comes to fashion, not everyone is going to love your style. AND THAT'S TOTALLY OKAY. Because as long as you feel comfortable with what you're wearing and feel good about yourself, then you're totally fine.



LOOK 1:

Anything with floral designs or printed anything is a YES for me during spring! 

LOOK 2: 

Because Spring is not totally warm yet, I feel like jumpers are still an essential for Spring wardrobe. Mustard yellow and sea blue are colours that I quite adore during this time of year. It gives a calming effect! 

LOOK 3: 

Scarves and bombers? YES YES YES! Two items I'll never get enough of!

What are your Spring wardrobe staples? :) 

4 Simple Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas

Countdown to V-Day: 4 days




If you have no idea what to throw on for Valentine's Day or if you're just looking for something simple to wear on the 14th of February, here are 4 very simple Valentine's Day outfit ideas for you.


I have also prepared a little video for you to watch at the end because I love you :)


*I have also done a collaboration with The Chrissy Collective on this whole Valentine's Day outfit ideas post. So, if you want some more V-Day outfit ideas, be sure to check out her link! It's really good, I promise*



1) All Red All Night Date

If you are looking to spice things up a bit with your partner and give them a little surprise, this red, romantic playsuit will make you feel sexy even if you don't feel sexy at all. Perfect look for a romantic date night.

2) Flirty Afternoon Date

If you are going on a lunch date with your special someone, this fun and flirty look is perfect for you. Something with flowery prints on is always cute and fun.

3) First Valentine's Date 

This dress alone is sophisticated enough if you are going on your very first Valentine's date. Let this lacey red dress do the talking for you while you sit back and enjoy your date.

4) At-Home Date 

I personally love celebrating Valentine's Day at home because I love cooking up a storm and baking! However, even if you are having a lovely, romantic night in, you don't want to look like a slob. So, this is the perfect little black dress (LBD) to throw on. Just remember, when in doubt, put on an LBD! 

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies :)





Valentine's Day Lookbook Video:

Cookies n Cream Cake Recipe

As most of you will know by now, I bake every Sunday and post my "Sunday Bakes" on Monday. Weird, I know, but that's how I do things. Haha.

Whenever it comes to ice-cream, I usually go for something really different. By this, I mean, no vanilla, no strawberry, no chocolate. I had cookies n cream flavoured ice-cream not long ago and just loved it. So, I of course decided to make cookies n cream cake :)

As usual, I took bits and pieces of ingredients from different recipes and made myself a little Sunday treat.

To be perfectly honest with you, I thought this would be hard to make but it turned out to be one of the easiest cakes I've ever made. AND it tastes delicious. I mean, just look at that......

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

This time, I brought out my trusty electric mixer because I was feeling a bit lazy and an electric mixer just seems right for the job :)

CAKE:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/4 cups melted butter
• 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 packet of cream-filled chocolate cookies, chopped (I used oreos)

CREAM:

• 3/4 cups whipping cream
• 2 tablespoon sugar

i) Heat oven to 180 degree celcius (Gas 4). Line a cake tin with aluminium foil.

ii) In a large bowl, beat all cake ingredients except cookies on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on high speed. Stir in the chopped cookies. Pour into cake tin and bake for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the centre. Cool 10 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. Let the cake cool completely.

iii) While waiting for the cake to cool, beat whipping cream and sugar in a chilled bowl on high speed until it's a cream mixture instead of watery mixture. I'd say beat about 2-3 minutes. Spread over the cooled cake. Decorate with extra cookies.

I used some more chopped oreos and also some Kitkats to decorate because why not? :)

Voila!

 

Enjoy!

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No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

I've seen so many no-bake chocolate cheesecake recipes on-line and on baking magazines. So I decided to take a couple of ideas here and there and modify the ingredients and make my very own no-bake chocolate cheesecake recipe :)

Well, I won't really call it my recipe anyway.


As you all know, when it comes to cakes and desserts, I'm always adding less sugar than expected and trying to find a healthier substitute because I'm "healthy" like that. Oh who am I kidding! Healthy cakes? HAHAHHAA!


Anyway, I tried this out on Sunday and only got to taste it last night (Monday night) because I had to chill it overnight. It tasted amazing! (I mean, I am of course going to say that :P)


Enough talking. Here are the pictures and recipes :) Whooop whoooop....

INGREDIENTS

BASE:

• 250g digestive biscuits, crushed
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 150g butter, melted

Basically, combine these 3 ingredients well and press it into whatever cake tin you want to use (I used a round cake tin). Then let it chill in the fridge while you're preparing the filling. 

FILLING:

• 1 tbs gelatin
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 250g cream cheese
• 3/4 cup castor sugar
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 300ml double cream
• 175g dark chocolate

1. Combine gelatin and hot water and set aside. Warning: this might smell terrible to some people so put it as far as possible.
2. Combine cream cheese and castor sugar until smooth and then add lemon juice.
3. Whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Add this cream to the cream cheese mixture. 

4. Microwave the dark chocolate until melted and whisk into cream cheese mixture.

5. Pour onto base and chill overnight (I thought it can be chilled for 2 hours but the mixture was still runny so I decided to chill it overnight to be sure).

DECORATION:

• 200g dark chocolate
• 3 tbs milk
• Walnuts (or any other nuts you like)
• Kinder Bueno (or any other chocolate snacks you like)

Basically, just melt dark chocolate and milk in microwave and pour it onto the filling. Decorate with walnuts and chocolates. Set aside at room temperature for about 20 minutes or chill it for 10 minutes (totally up to you). 

Voila!  

Enjoy

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