Tartan and Texture

Paloma: Skirt - New Look | Boots - Bershka | Cami - Forever 21

Jess: Top - ASOS | Skirt - Bloggers Market (What Olivia Did) | Boots - Topshop

Hi there everyone, 

So, as Paloma said in the last post I took my first ever trip to Scotland. It lived up to every expectation, so quaint and beautiful with cobbled streets, old brick and cute characterful passageways. Not to mention all of the independent cafes and lunch bars including where our own Kate and Wills went on their first date. 

We had the most amazing weekend although it was bloody freezing, i couldn't bare to leave, resulting in tears on the train home, oh well, we'll be meeting in Bristol in a couple of days, not long now. 

Keep checking the blog for updates,

Jess xxx

The (Shy) Scottish Sun

Jess | Dress- Primark | Boots- Primark (Similar) | Belt- Charity Shop (Similar)

 Paloma | Jumper- H&M | Skirt- New Look | Boots- H&M

 

Sorry for the cheesy, albeit it honest, title but I do love a wee bit of alliteration, what can I say?! (Generic English Lit student right here!) So last week Jess took the 'perilous' journey-Storm Abigail really did give it her all- to St. Andrews so she could pay me a much needed visit at uni. Despite the weather, we had an amazing time (of course) and even managed to take a little trip down to the beach, truly my favourite place to be in my adopted town. These photographs were snapped amidst the gush of waves in the serene cove of castle sands, the perfect setting for a perfect weekend.

 

All my love,

 

Paloma

Manchester.

Hey guys,

Here are a few pics from our trip to Manchester. We had both only been to Manchester once, so we were both relying heavily on Google Maps but despite running around like headless chickens, we had the most amazing weekend sightseeing and checking out the Manchurian night life. 

Our main reason for visiting the city was to see Spector, one of our favourite bands, who you should all give a listen to. We had the most amazing time being front row at Gorilla, a small yet perfectly formed venue. Moth Boys, their new album is available on spotify, check them out!

Jess

1973

Paloma | Skirt- H&M | Jumper- M&S (similar) | Shoes- Topshop |

Jess | Polo neck-Topshop | Dress-Topshop (Similar) | Boots- H&M

Its been a while but we're back and back for good! Last weekend I made the trip down from Scotland to visit Jess at uni in Lancaster. We had such a great time, but its always so sad when we have to say goodbye again, best friends should not be separated! Despite being a four hour train ride away I somehow managed to co-ordinate my outfit with Jess when she came to pick me up... some things never change!

Autumn is finally with us, which means layering, burgundy and my favourite day of the year, Halloween (keep your eyes peeled for a spooky post soon)! Seventies is back with a bang this season and it is impossible to walk into a high street shop without feeling like you have been transported back to 1973, but as my mum nostalgically reminisces, who wouldn't want a return to suede, hoops and all things a little bit groooovy baby.

Paloma

By the Riverside

Paloma | Dress- Forever 21 (similar) | Shoes- Topshop (Similar)

 | Sunglasses - Topshop

Jess | Jeans- Topshop | Blouse- H&M (similar) | Necklace- Mango (Similar) | Shoes-Deichmann (similar) 

This summer we have made a habit, perhaps the best kind of habit there could be, of going for coffee by the Thames. Although I have the luxury of living by the sea whilst at university (St.Andrew's you stunner) there is something so magical about the London riverside in the midst of the August sun. The ice cream vans, ducklings, picnickers, row boats drifting by and the mad rush to get your tan on... Summertime in London is truly beautiful.

Recipe: Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

110g butter, melted

200g caster sugar

2 eggs

60g self-raising flour

30g cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm square tin.

 In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until combined.

 Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mix well.

Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt and mix until smooth. Spread the mix evenly into the prepared tin.

Bake for 25-30 mins until the edges are firm, leave to cool before cutting.

This is the best sharing recipe to bring to a party or just to keep all to yourself and enjoy with a nice cup of tea. Feel free to add 60g of nuts of your choice, chocolate chips or even cherries to the mix, whatever takes your fancy.