White Chocolate Cookies // using coconut oil

Recipe

For 12 cookies

Ingredients-

100g coconut oil (melted)

175g coconut sugar

200g plain flour

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

1 egg

150g white chocolate (chopped)

Method-

1. Preheat the oven to 170c

2. Mix the coconut oil and sugar together in a bowl

3. Mix in the egg until combined

4. Add in the dry ingredients

5. Stir in the white chocolate

6. Place the dough into 12 balls on a baking tray, leave space between them as they will expand in the oven

7. Cook for around 10 minutes, until they have browned

8. Allow to cool and then enjoy

2000's inspired outfits

I've been loving 2000's fashion, so here's a few outfits I put together inspired by the era as I try to be Mary-Kate or Ashley.
I was going to just post a few images but I decided to also do some y2k inspired edits (lol) which were actually really fun to create.



Look 1

Look 2

Look 3

Outfit Details

Look 1 

white cardigan: Nasty Gal

midi Skirt: charity shop

shoes: lilac suede air force

Look 2

tie dye top: charity shop (It was actually too big for me so I cropped it myself which is a helpful hack when buying from charity shops)

low waisted jeans: charity shop

bag: Depop

shoes: Silver glitter Adidas Superstars

sunglasses: Asos

Look 3

top: Brandy Melville

corduroy trousers: charity shop

shoes: lilac suede air force

bag: charity shop (I painted the butterflies on it)

sunglasses: Asos

Podcast recommendations...

I love podcasts for in the car, on the bus, while you make dinner or just chilling in your room, and I know I'm not alone in this so here's a few recommendations.

The High Low
This is a pop culture podcast hosted by the amazing Dolly Alderton (I'm a big fan, read her book Everything I know about love) and Pandora Sykes, who is also great.
The podcast comes out weekly as they discuss the current events, giving their opinions on the goings on.

Table Manners
Hosted by the singer Jessie Ware and her hilarious mum, the two interview famous guests and cook them food, discussing the impact food has had in their lives while having a general chat.

I usually listen to this on the bus to uni, and often catch myself looking like a freak laughing out loud.

Same but different
Keelin Moncrieff an Irish you-tuber hosts the podcast joined by her sister to discuss many important topics which aren't discussed enough.
Check out her youtube channel as well, she's a really cool gal.

How to fail
Elizabeth Day chats with guests about their failures in life and what that taught them.
The podcast has had lots of successful guests with uplifting stories about the good that can come from failures.

The Necklaces I've been loving ..

I have recently become more conscious of the way accessories can amp up an outfit and for my birthday I was gifted a few gorgeous necklaces which have quickly become everyday staples.

Each of the necklaces are different metals so I usually wear them separately however for a layered look I am a fan of the different metals together, especially the gold and rose gold. These would be great gifts or you could treat yourself!

Missoma Gold Rose Quartz 

Monica Vinader Engraved pendant

DAISY Chakra

Kale Salads

1 ingredient 2 ways

Who doesn't love kale and I am kinda bored of the classic lettuce salad so by switching it up with kale you can add new flavours and mix things up a bit!
You can basically do anything with it once you have boiled it, just add which ever ingredients you would like and enjoy. These are two different recipes which are super easy and I love.

Halloumi and Mushroom

INGREDIENTS  (One Serving)

Kale

Tomatoes (chopped)

Mushrooms (chopped)

Halloumi  (Sliced)

Olive Oil

Amount? - So I kinda just throw it all in but it is about a handful of everything, a bit more of Kale, only drizzles of the olive oil and mayo. 

HOW - TO

Step 1

Put some water in a pan and add the kale put the lid on and let it steam until its wilted and therefore ready!

Step 2 

Put the Halloumi and Mushrooms in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil.

Take the Halloumi out of the pan when it is browned and crispy on both sides and then set aside.

Step 3

While the mushrooms are cooking drain the kale and add to a bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

When the mushrooms are browned and soft add the halloumi back into the pan to warm through then add into the bowl.

Step 5

Drizzle with a little olive oil and/or mayo and then mix all together so that all the ingredients are spread out.

Step 6

Eat and enjoy!

Tuna Mayo

This is a tuna mayo version I made the other day, using the same basic recipe but different flavours!

Back to Birchbox // August

I cancelled my Birchbox last year when I wasn't enjoying the products v much and saving the £12 a month was a bonus! However recently I subscribed again as some friends were and I felt like trying some new products as recently I feel as if my beauty collection has hit a standstill and I've been using the same products and not discovering any new.
I've had the box for a month so this is the second box and since I have a need to experiment with some flat lays and backgrounds this is the perfect opportunity.
So, here is Birchbox August ... all that it contained and a little review of the products ..... enjoy!

St Tropez
Bronzing face sheet mask

As you can see by the unopened packet I haven't used this yet however the concept intrigues me. I am a little concerned that I will come out with an orange face but whether I end up looking like an oompa loompa or not expect a review.

Spectrum
A05 brush

I've seen Spectrum brushes popping up everywhere out of the blue and so I was excited to see them in the box. This brush has the shape I like to use for bronzer and is very similar to the Zoeva 127 I use currently. The brush is super soft and blends well, I definitely want to try some more spectrum products.

NUXE
Dry oil shimmer

So this is something I would never even think about buying as it looks kinda weird and I'm not even sure what a dry oil is but I actually really like it and would even think about repurchasing. First of all it smells amazing and that is kinda the key factor to why it's so great. It's an oil but when you rub it into your skin it's not greasy but just adds moisture, a shimmery glow and a sweet scent.

LOC
Shadow stick

Birchbox alway seems to be putting eyeshadow sticks in and this one isn't bad quality and is a pretty shade however I don't use them very often. They are handy for on the go as you can basically do a one swipe on the eye and go but I would rather something new or different!

Number 4
Sugar texturizing spray

This is another that smells good, it gives your hair a bit of beachy texture and leaves the scent in your hair.

Bristol