My Summer Essentials...

With the warm weather vastly approaching and summer wardrobes making their debut here is my look at the top trends that you won’t want to miss out on when you’re parting it up for summer 2012!

STYLE OBSESSION

NOVELTY T-SHIRTS

When it comes to the novelty trend, more is more. You don't need to go style bananas the crazy-yet-cool printed t-shirt is a brilliant way to be playful and fun this summer!

Lazy Oaf Mixed Fruit T-Shirt £35, 

ASOS T-Shirt With Spotty Winking Eye £20, Watermelon Skirt £45.

STYLE OBSESSION

TRIBAL TRENDSETTER

Amazon inspired tribal patterns & animal prints

(I love zebra!) raced down the runways of Marni, Burberry and Balenciaga managed to pimp up the Safari suit. A tribal motif dress is your easy option, but bright beadwork, fringing and crochet knits all have that cool, handcrafted vibe to them too. Animal print tees add a fierce touch, while fluoro highlight and bold accessories add a carefree feel to this look.

TOPSHOP Shorts £30,  Accessorize Santorini Stone Ring £14,
ASOS Aztec Backpack With Leather Straps £45.

STYLE OBSESSION

ICE CREAM PASTLES

Pale & Interesting is the way forwards this spring/summer with designers such as Louis Vuitton covering the runway with cotton candy colours. But fear not, you don’t need to spend your entire student loan on big designer, as there is plenty to keep you sweet on the high street!

Miss Selfridge Peach Zip Front Vest £25, River Island Candy stripe jean £45, 

ASOS Oversized Bowler Bag £36, ASOS Sweetie Stud Earrings £4 (bargin!)

Really Hope you like my top picks for the spring, these are the 3 main 'trends' I really like and I think are really fun and easy to wear everyday! 

Love Holly

xoxo

Desert anyone?

Summers upon us and the ice cream vans are in full swing and as tempting as it may seam the eat your entire bodies worth of ice cream, after all our hard work in the gym getting rid of those Christmas puds is it really worth it?

Well if your sweet tooth is craving a summer desert why not try making your very own sorbet?

Not only are homemade sorbet made from delicious fresh fruits, they also contain even more flavor than any old vanilla ice cream. Oh did I mention it’s also very quick and simple to make!

Serving up; Raspberry Sorbet

All you need:

- 1packet of raspberries (fresh or frozen), 170g, rinsed and drained

- 1 cup water

- 2/3 cup white sugar

- Squeeze of lemon or lime juice

(makes 2-3 serves)

Lets get started…

•        Place the water and sugar in a saucepan over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for a few of minutes till a thin syrup forms. Allow to cool.
•        Purée the berries and remove the seeds. You can do this by using a rubber spatula, press the mixture through a mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or pass it through a food mill fitted with a fine disk into a medium bowl.
•         Add the raspberries, mix then cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. (1 hour)
•         After that place in shallow tray in the freezer, stirring the sorbet by hand every 30mins for the first two hours to prevent crystallisation. You don't need an ice-cream machine, just stirred by hand.
•         Finally freeze the mixture (over night, 5-7 hours) and by the next day, you have a great texture and ready to sever however you like.

Fun, sweet and a lot healthier than an ice cream!

Tip: Its fun to play around with combinations of fruit. Just throw whatever fruit or berries you like: blueberries, strawberries, melon, raspberries, and passion fruit... The possibilities are endless.

Love Holly

xoxo