Easy DIY headband FREE Tutorial for photography props

     Materials needed: satin-like fabric, thread, needle, beads, lighter, elastic

    Cut out 15 circles(approx. 3cm ), out of your chosen fabric, using a template.

    Singe the edges of each  with the lighter. This makes the material curl slightly

    And stops the material from fraying. 

Put petals together, passing the thread close to the edge of each one

Knot the thread, leaving enough space to arrange the petals

Do not cut the thread.

Arrange the rest of the petals in the same manner.

Complete the flower by spreading all the petals evenly.

Attach a few beads or a pretty button in the centre of the flower and sew your

beautiful bloom to an elasticized band.

Measurements for the elastic band:

Newborn- 13"

3-6 Months- 14"

6-12 Months-15"

12Mths-2Yrs- 16"

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A huge thanks to Shellie Wall for the beautiful images

Back to school

 School Uniform Hair accessories

 Satin Alice band

Navy blue/Bottle green/Grey, click HERE to BUY

Bow Barrette

Navy blue/Royal Blue/Forest Green/Red, click HERE to BUY

Ribbon Alice Band

Navy blue/Bottle green/Red, click HERE to BUY

Large Hair Bow

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My All Time Favourite- Carrot Cake

You will need:
250ml. mixture of sunflower and olive oil
225g. muscovado sugar
250g. greated carrots
225g. self-raising flour, sifted
3 eggs
Pecans to decorate

Frosting:
250 mascarpone cheese
25g. icing sugar

Whisk the oil with sugar, then whisk in the eggs, one at a time.
Fold in the sifted flour, then carrots. Add some chopped pecans if you like.
Spoon the mixture into the tin and bake for 40 min.
Leave in the tin for 10 min, cool on a wire rack.

Frosting:
Mix the cheese and sugar in the bowl. Spread over the top and decorate with nuts.

Delicious and light Mousse of Limoncello by Menita

Mousse of Limoncello

Serves 6
250g. Fromage Faiselle(found in Waitrose)
1 lemon
2 egg whites
100ml. Limoncello
150ml. whipping cream
120g. sugar
3 sheets of gelatin

Drain the Fromage Faiselle for 1 hour. Soften the gelatin in water. Squeeze the lemon and combine the juice with the Limoncello in a saucepan. Warm it up  and then incorporate the softened gelatin sheets(squeeze the gelatin in your hands). Let the mixture cool down.
 Incorporate  the Fromage Faiselle and the Limoncello mix. Whisk the cream and add to the mixture.
Whisk the sugar and the egg whites till white and add to the mixture.

Fashion Trends-Animal Magic

Animal prints seem to never go out of style.For fall/winter 2011-2012, the jungle has moved on the fashion runways. Leopard dots have been the most seen prints on the catwalks from total looks, to overcoats, dresses and footwear. Beside leopard, giraffe and tiger prints were also spotted on many runway shows.

    Alexandra is wearing a Hat from Gymboree, Pink cardigan from Simonetta, Gloves from Monsoon,
   Skirt from Zara, Leggins from Monsoon, Shoes from Simonetta

Fashion Trends-Colour GOLD

Colour GOLD
Autumn/Winter 2012 is shimmering with golden tones.You will find these golden colours in every fabric among wools, wool jersey, silk jersey and satins.

Classy Color Combo: Gold and White, Red and Gold, Black and Gold, Gold and Brown,Blush pink-Gold for a warm glow.
If you need to keep warm then golden sand toned knits and coats are just the answer. 

Alexandra is wearing Gold jeans from Replay&Sons, jumper by Miss Sixty, shoes by Simonetta

Get the look

Damask gold dress from Rachel Riley, Outfit from Simonetta, Gold lace dress from Monsoon

Slogan Tee from French Connection, Roll neck jumper by Adams, Coat by Catimini at Balloons

Shoes by Petite Maloles from AlexandAlexa, Cardigan from Simonetta, Skirt from Zara Kids

Cardigan from Mothercare, Cardigan from Mini Boden, Cardigan from Zara Kids

Fashion Trends-Elegance

Autumn fashion this year is full of elegance. Faux fur and frills, sharp tailoring and pleats, little black dress and pearls. Draw your inspiration from the 1940's elegant style. Fashion repeats itself.


Never forgetting the main accent-accessories.





Alexandra is wearing a dress by Missy in Love , Glamerous Puss headband by Fancy BOWtique, Shoes by Simonetta

Get the Look

   No.1 Perfume by Miss Grant,  Feather dress by Miss Grant. Both can be purchased at STRAWBERRY

    Tweed dress by Monsoon,

Fur gillet by Monsoon, Outfit by Barbara Farber, Pleat dress by French Connection