I HEART - Baby Food Cocktail

Yes you read that correctly. Baby food cocktail. Stay with me. I really fancied making some bellinis and searched the supermarket for a fruit puree/liquor but couldn't find anything suitable. First stop was the alcohol section. Nothing. I looked at the fruit isle, dessert isle and baking isle and still couldn't find anything that could go in a bellini. I then had a light bulb moment and headed to the baby section. The baby fruit puree was absolutely perfect. 

Scoop a heaped teaspoon of puree, pour into a champagne flute and top with prosecco. Calling it one of my 5 a day might be a stretch too far but it does taste fabulous. Great for kicking off a special evening, or in my house, a little pick me up the morning after the night before. This will definitely be my drink of the Summer. Cheers!

FASHION - Top 5 Summer Party Dresses

Summer is on it's way. Not quite here yet but its arrival is imminent. Whether your summer includes a wedding, garden party or a day at the races, chances are you're gonna need a killer dress to party in. River Island stock an amazing collection of head turning dresses that will keep the "what the hell do I wear?" panic at bay all season long. River Island cater for a wide range of budgets, so whether your looking for an investment piece or need a new dress the week before pay day, you will find something for you. Here are my favourites...

#1 Pink Forever Pink Unique Gem Bow Pepmlum Dress £250

#2 Blue Cut Out Wrapped Necklace Dress £38

#3 Cream Forever Unique Bandeau Prom Dress £190

#4 Black Wrapped Embellished Shoulder Dress £35 (Great for Curvy Girls!)

#5 Turquoise Forever Unique Halter Maxi Dress £220

BEAUTY: My Skincare Routine

I don't know if it was the extended winter weather or perhaps turning 30, but my skin has changed significantly over the last couple of months and I have had to completely change my skin care routine to cope with it. I used to have fairly oily skin, but overnight it turned to dry. My face was so dry that the skin was literally peeling from my forehead and nose, and wearing foundation was a total nightmare. I decided to embrace the change and revamp my skincare routine. I have been using these products daily for the last few weeks and I am pleased to have kissed goodbye to dry and flaky skin, and my face is now back to smooth and supple. 

This is my new daily skincare routine:

Step 1 Cleanse - Garnier Fresh Essentials Gel Wash
Step 2 Tone - Simple Soothing Facial Toner
Step 3 Moisturise - Olay Essentials Double Action Day Cream
Step 4 Prime - Nars Oil Free Pro Prime

Has your skin ever done a 180?

LIFESTYLE - Healthy Takeaway Alternative - Prawn & Turkey Balls

I fancied a healthy alternative to a Chinese takeaway, and rustled up this little number, Steamed Prawn and Turkey Balls. 

For this recipe I used:

1 pack of minced turkey 

a handful of ready to eat prawns

teaspoon of ginger

2 finely sliced cloves of garlic

half a chilli

juice of half a lime

couple of splashes of soy sauce

After finely chopping the prawns I threw all the ingredients into a bowl and squished with my hands before rolling into balls.

I then steamed them for 12 minutes and served on a bed of noodles with Pak Choi. Delicious, quick and healthy.

BEAUTY: April Empties

Here are my beauty empties for April:
Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer
Right Guard Xtreme Dry Anti Perspirant
Mitcham Advanced Control Anti Perspirant
Nivea Pearl and Beauty Shower Cream
Garnier Fresh Essentials Refreshing Gel Wash
Palmers Firming Butter
Doo Gro Shea Butter Serum
World of Curls Moisturising Oil Sheen Spray
Boots Soothing Foot Soak

LIFESTYLE: Snippets of My Home

Feeling inspired by the sunny weather, I did a big spring clean of my flat today and thought I would share a few pics from around my home.

March Empties

I'm shocked at how many moisturiser I have got through this month. Probably due to the diabolical weather. My skin is very dry at the moment and I am constantly having to moisturise my hands.

My favourite out of this lot is the Sanctuary hand cream. It smells divine and leaves your skin feeling soft. It feels more luxurious than most every day hand creams, and is just £5 from Boots.