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Saturday, 10 April 2010

sunshine and shops

Hello, Happy Saturday! How is your weekend going? I worked this morning but have otherwise being enjoying the gorgeous weather and spending time with my family. This included baking scones and cake for them yesterday, and seeing my grandparents today...perfect!

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The ever popular cheese scones! Apparently these were even better than the last lot, but the only thing I changed was the shape!

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And this is just a simple sponge cake with added mixed spice, mixed peel and white chocolate.

Yesterday was another floral outfit day, with the worlds most comfortable sweater to add a little warmth. The jumper was a gift from Mum, and came from New Look (of course) for a very reasonable £10

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I am also really excited to share with you a newly opened Etsy shop from the talented Sophie, over at diary of a young designer
Sophie has long been a blogger friend of mine, so when she told me she was opening a store I was beyond delighted for her!
Her shop FunnyPeopleCo sells beyond gorgeous hand-made accessories. My top three picks from the shop are:

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Embellished tights in white with black pearls, $10...you know me and my tights addiction, so you can see why I've fallen head over heels for these!

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Golden Nautical Knot hairband. I love all things nautical (it's my inner pirate) and I've recently developed a love for hairbands, too, so this is top of my wishlist right now! $13.25

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Ruffles, for your hair?! YES PLEASE, this band is inspired by Gossip Girl's Jenny and costs $16.50

so go check out her shop and show a fellow blogger some love! I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

100 comments:

Kim said...

I love your boots :) And your sponge cake and scones looked lovely xox

Leah said...

I really love your floral dress collection... they are all so pretty. xoxo

Harsha said...

i like your outfit.

Ms. Chyme said...

I'm glad you had a nice Saturday with your family.

freckles love and laughter lines said...

Oh my goodness those scones looks amazing! Instantly made me hungry. Must venture down to the kitchen!

Look beautiful as always! :)

Have moved my blog btw.

xxxx

tess said...

oo butterfly cake! yum

E is for Eleanor said...

loing these accessories! she is very talented! x

Lisa Lisa Lisa said...

Cute! Your outfit is adorable and your treats look so yummy. I like that you paired mixed spices with white chocolate. Mmmmm

I love the nautical necklaces. I have been thinking about getting around to making one myself. I'll let you know how it turns out!

nookie said...

yumm yumm!
great outfit dear,love your skirt:)

What the Street Wears said...

yellow *-* how i love!
the looks are great!

Rachel Elizabeth said...

This post is making me hungry. Those cheese scones looks amazing.

Becca Jane said...

Cute outfit!

Will have to check out that shop, the headbands are so cute!

Johanna Urban said...

Love your outfit,.. and the boots are lovley! :D

xx
Johanna

ART--->
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Sher said...

Love how the mustard tights makes this outfit pops!

And Sophie's shop has the cutest things:)

xx

Lens Based Fiction said...

Loving the skirt!

Victoria said...

Those tights are amazing but having 3 dogs I could never wear such pretty things without them getting clicked! :(

xx

Samantha said...

I love love love everything and your outfit is so edgy yet feminine chic. Now im craving a sponge cake! Great!
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Kristin said...

LOVE that knot headband! And do you have a butterfly pan? SO cute!

The Trendy Fashionista said...

You always look fabulous with florals. I'm loving those headbands :)

-The Trendy Fashionista
http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

Lovely warm sunny day here too. love those mustard tights and the shoes. x
http://equatorlive.com/weshop/

xoxoKrysten said...

LOVE your boots lady!

English Rose ♥ said...

loveee the hairbands and that butterfly cake looks so great!

Merci beaucoup for your lovely comments darling =]

Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
English Rose x
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cassandra noëlla said...

i love your yellow nylons.
and thanks for all your sweet comments on my blog.
sorry i'm so terrible and responding.
i'll get better at it.. i promise. :)

Le Chateau des fleurs said...

Great taste and i am hungry now! LOL
Thanks for saying hi! Have a wonderful Week-end as well!
Gros bisous
Frenchy
I do love ruffles everywhere :)

Zmaga said...

I'm glad you're enjoying your weekend!

janettaylor said...

WOW! What a gorgeous tights, Honey, Great find!

Fashion, Art and other fancies said...

Happy saturday to you! The sponge cake looks so delectable. I can imagine it on the palate. Shall pop over at Sophie for a quick peek. Oh, and the hairband is very nice too. xoxo

as told by kiki said...

I covet your booties dear! and that bright tights of yours! :) x

Shibby said...

Your baking looks tastey as always :) love the shape you made the scones!
You share my love of newlook, it's always my first place to look and usually I find so much and I hardly spend anything!
Glad you've been having a good time =)

molly YEH! said...

haha yay for gossip girl inspired things!!

what a cute cake

Missy said...

oh yummy! wish i could come round for some cake :)

Missy
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danniekate said...

fashion and baking go hand in hand :) lovely shoes daisy!

thingsIlove said...

Yummy!

Giovanna ♥ said...

This is lovely!
xoxo
Giovanna
www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

un petit lapin said...

The SHOES + yellow tights + that dress = wonderful.
I love the Jenny inspired headband!

notjustmedical said...

You have the best tights collection ever! Love the yellow highlights in your outfit, and those gorgeous shoes!!

Also thanks for the tipped new shop! I'm going to go check it out

S
http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

raita 2 said...

those shoes are PERFECT!

Naka said...

ice dress and baking ^^
and i love the tights and nautical theme ^^

Taj said...

OMG!! I love this outfit!!

Fashion Chalet said...

I love doing that as well, a dress turned skirt, simply by layering on a casual sweater/jumper on top. Love the print. Where is it from? It makes me think of Monet for some reason.

Butterfly cake looks perfectly delicious! *sprinkled with powdered sugar is how I do it and a cup of coffee, of course. ;)


xx

marian said...

you bake the sweetest delights! they look yummy! your skirt is pretty hun!

xx
marian.

chichichic said...

oh and how i love yellow tights! great with those cutout shoes!

xo

justyna

Kallie said...

OMG the yellow tights with those shoes just made my day. I have a complete obsession with yellow and black, its so sunny with a glam vibe the way you have them paired.

lorenabr said...

Cute outfit :)and by the way the cake looks yummy

muchlove said...

I wish I could reach into my computer screen and grab some of those scones!

That shop looks wonderful. thanks for sharing :)

mel said...

amaizng..love your outfits! and your food is making me very hungry!
:)
x

Tabitha said...

floral dress with sweater are lovely mix! love it!

thanks for the comment :)
LOVE, beauty splashes

Frances said...

I think you have the most wonderful taste in matching tights with dresses!!!

Dolly otherwise known as Jasmine. said...

That sponge cake is to die for I am so hungry now! I really like layering florals with something relaxed over the top therefore I love your outfit!

From Dolly
XXX
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Mairyliscious said...

gorgeous shoes !!!!

Sharon said...

like your outfit a lot,
and the pictures are gorgeous too!

Tasha Gregson said...

Love the boots :) And the weather!! xx

Alita Claudia Raisa said...

you look cute and stunning as always <3 I'm in love with your shoes !

Harriet said...

You have food in the shape of a butterfly - that is amazing!

Kiki said...

Love your tights, of course! They're so bright and springy.

I'll go check out that Etsy shop right now! x

fhen said...

love your outfit! the yellow tights add the fabulousity!

xoxo

The Fancier said...

Love the butterfly shape of your sponge cake. I wish I was as talented a baker as you, all your things always look delicious. Love your yellow tights and edgy wedges!

Vicki said...

Love the pic of you sitting outside!! your pastries look so yummy!!!
vicki xo

Vero said...

Me too!
Oh wow! I love your accessory! And your shoes...

Panda said...

Gorgeous photos and outfit,
and sorry about the late reply to your lovely comment!
Panda. x
P.s -hope your having a great holiday!

MOLLYKT said...

LOVE your shoes!
xxx

Cafe Fashionista said...

Oh, it sounds like you had the most wonderful Saturday with your family, Laura! I absolutely adore the butterfly-shaped sponge cake; and your embellished tights are gorgeous!! :)

Anika said...

Oooh, so hungry. Those scones look delish. I want!!

And now, damn you, I want yellow tights. They look damn perfect with the floral skirt.

Hmmmm.

hannah said...

your butterfly cake looks wonderful and i love your bright yellow tights! sophie has such wonderful goodies in her shop too! off to check it out...

kirstyb said...

cute outfit love the tights x

J said...

MMM those scones look GOOD! love the yellow tights with your outfit! you look great!

beingdena said...

I love your skirt pretty girl and that sponge cake look delicious. I'm in Manchester visiting friends. Dinner party's and bbq's. Lots of love x

giddynici said...

Scones looking yummy again. And those tights are just adorable. x

OneCraftyFox said...

Luvin' the black shoes with yellow tights!

Ellen said...

oh my god the cake it so pretty!

Jojo said...

Hey babe. I love the dress with the yellow tights. Looks really nice and summery.

Also am loving that lace headband- bottom pic.

Love Jojo xxxxxxxx

La Historiadora de Moda said...

I love the yellow tights with this! I need to buy a pair for myself in the fall!

PinkBow said...

your shoes are amazing! wasn't it a beautiful day yesterday :)

Barcelonette said...

uuh love your tights!

Jen said...

I shall indeed go check out that shop! Such pretty things.

Those scones look YUMMY! Must give them a try.

A Whimsical Girl Named Debbie said...

Cute jumper! Looks lovely on you, sweetie! Enjoy your Sunday!

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http://closetfullofgoodies.blogspot.com

Tuesday said...

Lovely cakes! Yummeh!!!

Daisy said...

Fantastic yellow tights !

The Urban Fashion Gal said...

Cute shoes! And I love how the tights bring out the flowers in your skirt.
-theurbanfashiongal.com

alice_eve said...

i LOVE all of those items, good choice. and LOVE the cake, did you put it in some sort of mould to get it that shape?? love it! where did you get it from? hope you've had a great weekend xoxo

Legyviel said...

We're having amazing weather too! I'm SO falling behind with blog commenting :/

Natasha said...

Ariel certainly is amazing :) And nautical accessories, clothes, anything I adore too. I understand the inner pirate thing completely. xxx

Raquel said...

yummy cooking as usual Laura!
I love your yellow tights in that outfit, it sure channels spring a lot!
oh and fell in love with Sophie's nautical headband!
x

S. Bernstein said...

mmm you make the yummiest looking pastries! I have shoes similar to the one's you're wearing except they're flats, and I love 'em!

E said...

Oh man I love the bright yellow tights with this look! And your food is so delicious-looking!

Dane said...

I love that photo of you sitting down, you look beautiful x




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liyana said...

the hairbands are gorgeous!

beckyxoxo said...

Aww they look yummy ! Haha . I love your outfit , nice dress and shoes :) And I'm in love with those tights too !

Heather said...

I swear you must have tights in every colour! I love how you work them :)

you look gorgeous and happy sitting outside too :)

sasha b. said...

mmm this post makes me hungry! love love lovee the headbands! so cute. and i love your outfit.. as always. especially your shoes!!! <3

Robyn said...

I love those embellished tights! Etsy is just the best. I love being able to support fellow bloggers/crafters/designers!

Robyn
ChiChiSaysRobyn.blogspot.com

Fashion Court said...

those scones look amazing! can i just let you know how much i ADORE your shoes?

Erimentha said...

your incredibly amazing! <3 <3 <3

pixelhazard said...

stockings love!

fashionfamous said...

I love the ruffles ir's so cool! :)


¡Besitos fashionistas!

em.me.ma said...

haha! IM SO INSPIRED by gossip girl too ; love what htey wear.
and thanks for the comment !:)
llove the yellow tights


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Susan said...

that cake is so cute! :)
have a fabulous day, darling Laura.
xoxo

Krimly said...

hi darling!! love your first outfit so much!!! mustard tights + flower print skirt! you're gorgeous!!!!! :)

sssdawna said...

A) can i have you come here and cook for me?

B) i would definitely wear that outfit.

C) pirates are sexxy! : )

mAdi*cakes said...

ok..just..yes. yes. yes. and more yesss to everything. LOVE