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

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.

Full Bloom Florals

Jess | Cami- New Look | Skirt - Primark | Shoes - Topshop | Sunglasses - Topshop

Paloma | Dress - H&M | Bag - Pull and Bear | Wedges | Sunglasses - Topshop

Today it was a beautiful day in London so we spontaneously decided to go for a leisurely stroll along the Richmond river, admiring the beautiful flowers, which unintentionally match our outfits. If you're a regular reader, you'll see that co-ordinating our outfits through what must be telepathy, is rather frequent.

Co-ordinated

H&M Top | H&M Dress (Similar) | Topshop Boots (Similar) | Claire's Hoops

H&M Top | Topshop Sunglasses | River Island Skirt | H&M Boots

We have a habit of turning up in pretty much identical outfits, be it our best friend telepathy or our mutual love of a good crop n' skirt combo either way this post is a result of one of those habitual days...

Our friends labelled this look the 'Sandy' (a.k.a Grease's uber sass leading lady), a comparison we were more than happy to accept. And as I'm sure Sandy Olsen would agree although white remains the coveted shade of the season, it has to be said that there is nothing quite as effortlessly classic as an all black ensemble.