Up-done Lemon Cake

By now you might know that I love baking, but always choose the easy way out.

This recipe is easy peasy and looks fancy pansy! 

What I did is prep a regular packaged cake mix (which required egg, butter and milk)

and then added some triple sec soaked fruit and almond slivers to up the ante. 

Perfect recipe for the weekend ;)

1. Soak the sliced pear and raspberries in triple sec (or other fruity liquor)

2. While mixing the cake mix, add some lemon zest and a squeeze of the juice in the batter 

3. in regular cake form, add half of the batter, then the fruit (don't add the access liquid that they soaked in, but keep it to brush over the baked cake) sprinkle some almond slivers and pour over the remaining cake batter

Dust with some confectioners sugar before serving... Et Voila! 

Bon Appétit

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Weekend Delight; Snapshots

For those who don't follow me on Instagram or Twitter, I'd like to share some of past weeks snapshots. 

1. Wearing Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick #102

2. Tropical leaf in a bottle

3. Live Jazz music in Amsterdam, Spui. One of my favorite things!

4. Home-made peanut butter and hazelnut squares & Chamomile flowers

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Denim, Leopard and Leather

Pairing some of my favorites and I guess these materials are historic classics to begin with. 

Starting with Denim which was first sold in 18oo's to the working class people. Now every designer in history must have used denim at one point in their collection and I can't think  of a world without denim.

Leopard (animal print) was trending in the 1950's, mostly worn by musicians, models and movie stars. It was a rebellious thing to wear and worn around the bohemian movement.

and finally leather, which played a big role in the development of civilization, using it for basic needs up to 1300 BC. which might be one of the oldest materials that made it through out the years into fashion. 

Now how's that for you Monday morning education in fashion?

Denim Shirt (old), Necklace and Faux Leather Leggings (Now); Primark, Animal Print Shirt; Thrifted in NYC Zachary's Smile, Sunnies; Thrifted at Zipper, Clutch; DIY

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Blond Be-Gone

New Season, New hair....

I wanted to go for a bit darker again after being (semi) blond all this time.

With the help from my friend, I went for it. We had a fun day playing beauty salon, coloring hair and giving each other at-home-mani's. Try it one time with some girlfriends.
Happy Saturday!

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Purple on Purple

Like I mentioned in my "Transition; Summer to Fall" post  last week, I'm finding ways to make my pastel purple pants work. I borrowed the long-sleeve, a deeper shade of purple from my boyfriend. Paired with my DIY faux fur vest (last years) and new round sunnies, to fall-atise it.

 Vest; DIY, Jeans; H&M, Shirt; J.Crew (from the bf's closet), Boots; Asos ("here"), Sunglasses; Thrifted at Zipper, Lipstick; YSL - 205 Prune Virgin 

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Sporting Sporty

Nothings more comfortable than a sweat shirt, leggings and Converse. But not to look like I just came from the gym orso I added my latest DIY project; the Fringe Clutch to funk it up.

Armor Leggings; BCBG, Sweatshirt; Forever21, Sunnies Thrifted at "Episode" , Bone Ring; Low Luv by Erin Wasson, Nails; Gosh - Silver (Dutch Drugstore brand, available at Kruidvat), Lipstick; Maybellene - Sweet Bordeaux

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Fall Layering; Hot Pink, Burgundy and Leopard

I like experimenting with textures, prints and above all, colors. It's the perfect season for experimenting (with all the above) because it's layer season!

So hereby I layer, Burgundy cords, with a hot pink chunky cable knit and just a peek-a-booh of black 'n white leopard print. Tie it all together with metallic flats and a deep purple nail lacquer. 

Sweater; H&M, Corduroy Pants; J. Crew ("here"), Leopard blouse; Primark (old),

Earrings; DIY (from buttons), Deep Purple Nail Polish; Chanel - Vandeta

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Spiced Apple Pancakes

It's the season for apple picking, now what to do with all them apples?

How about make a scrumptious Spiced Apple (Dutch) Pancake brunch. 

This recipe is real easy (What I love most!)

What you need;

-1 apple

-1cup all purpose flower

-1cup milk plus an extra splash

-1 egg

-2 teaspoons all spice seasoning (1 cinnamon, 1/2 nutmeg,1/2 cloves)

Optional/Additional kitchen gadgets; 

-Apple corer 

-Vegetable slicer

 1. the out the core of the apple, slice 'em and season them...

in the mean time mix together 3 remaining ingredients for pancake batter

2. Bake Apples in a bit of butter till golden or soften and pour over pancake mix....

3. Serve with nuts and either light or dark maple or molasses syrup...

Et Voila! 

Home-made Spiced Apple Pancakes, Bon Apetit! 

Happy Sunday!

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Transition; Summer to Fall

I love color, there is no doubt in that. When the colored pants craze started, I indulged. Now I found my self with a challenge, how to transition the summer colored pants into fall. 

Fall is slowly (in Holland actually quite quickly) making it's way over, with new trends and new colors. However I still want to be able to wear my summer pants... so I do.

Try This;

-Rich textures; Such as chunky knits and faux fur.

-Accessorize! Throw in a hat (so fall) or a round scarf or even a fall-ish print (Camouflage!)

- Color; Choose colors that are opposite of your summer pants, go for deeper hues in the same tone or different tones of color.

Above is a color spectrum to help out. Think of the inside as spring and summer and the outer rings as fall and winter hues.

Happy seasons transition!

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Yellow, Burgundy and Camouflage

I rediscovered last year's (see worn "here") patterned knit. 

Simply by layering it with a button down underneath and have the collar peek out. 

Have a good weekend!

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Fall's loafers and Flats

Fall is perfect for wearing loafers and flats, even though it can be rainy and quite cold... I try to hold off wearing boots as long as possible. My favorites at the moment are; My newest editions to my loafer collection, Gap's half haired, camouflage print loafers. I have been wanting something camo print, but since it seems like everybody is rocking the camp jacket I went for these to rock my feet.

Besides the Camo print, I love Glitters(!) and Gold(!) right now. 

They can make any outfit preppy chic.

What's your favorite fall footwear? 

 Top; Glitter flats; Nine West (old)

Bottom; Gold mary janes; Zara for girls (the kids sized go up to size 38!)

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Lavender, Navy and Burgundy

I started the fall/winter DIYing again. Made this faux fur burgundy vest last week and it's been keeping me warm already. Lots of rain and wind, typical fall weather and a hat is perfect for this time of year (just make sure it doesn't blow off your head:)

Vest; DIY, Hat; Pins & Needles (UO, last year), Jeans; H&M, Heels; Ganni (last year), Lipstick; YSL - 205, rouge pour couture the mats

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Weekend Delight; Snap shots

Sharing some snapshots from the past week. In case you have not seen my captured moments on Instagram yet.

1. My Fig Crostini just happened to be shaped like a heart

2. Super happy with my new birthday gift

3. Stocking up on some nutrition, before my yoga workshop

4. Finally handing in my Final Dissertation paper... now to hope I passed

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Easy Caesar Salad + Home-made Dressing

Last Saturday I went to the Farmer's market (one of my favorite pass times). I decided to make a fresh caesar salad for dinner. I made the dressing from scratch, the rest is pretty clear, romain lettuce, boiled egg, and grilled chicken (optional), of course I used ficken (fake chicken aka soy patties). 

Nothing is tastier then your own home-made caesar salad!

What you need;

- 1 table spoon mayonaise

- 1teaspoon dijon mustard

- 1 large garlic clove (minced)

- 1/4 cup lemon juice

- Pinch of salt, pepper

- 3/4 cup of olive oil

- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

o.k. It really is easy as 1,2,3 (I love these easy recipes!) 

toss everything in a food processor, pulse until smooth and creamy, 

et voila! 

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Sunday's Savory Scones

Perfect for Sunday brunch, instead of your general sweet scones (Yumm!) I made savory scones instead, using my bday gift for the first time! They are delicious with cream cheese or just as a mid afternoon snack.

What you need;

• 75g/3oz feta, cubed small
• 50g/2oz sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped (reserve 1 tbsp oil)
• 175g/6oz self-raising flour
• 50g/2oz wholewheat flour
• ¼ level tsp baking powder
• ¼ level tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ level tsp mustard powder
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp milk
  
  
  I followed this recipe on www.bbc.co.uk

Bon Appétit! 

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