Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Blondies

We all know how we LOVE brownies, it's a fact! But what about the blondes? I have been making blondies the past few weeks and loving them! They are versatile too! You can add dried cranberries for a little zing or pistachios and white chocolate chips...yum! However I made mine with espresso salt and pecans. 

So let's put this never ending discussions to an end, try these blondes and give an opinion; Brownies or Blondies??  

What you need (for +/- 12)
-3/4c all purpose flower
-1/4tsp baking powder
-1/4tsp salt (I used 1/2tsp espresso salt) 
-3/4c packed brown sugar
-1/4c melted butter
-1 egg
-1/2tsp vanilla extract 
-Nuts, dries cranberries or chocolate chips (optional)

1. In a medium bowl mix first (all dry) 3 ingredients 
2. In bigger bowl mix butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, when mixed well add nuts/cranberries/choco chips
4. Pop in the oven 180*C/350*F for 15-20 mins

Et Voila! Your Blondies are done!

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Black and White

I'm obsessing over the over-the-knee pencil skirt trend! Wear it more grungy with a boxy cropped knit top and ankle length boots. Since my booties are cut-out boots I paired them with a little black and white graphic print sock with a pop of yellow. 

Boots; Office ("here"), Socks; Topshop, Cropped Top; Vintage (was my mothers, have it for over 10 years), Jewelry; Forever21&H&M, Skirt; H&M, Lipstick; Maybelline - Sweet Bordeaux

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Charm is the new Stud

1. Phillip Lim, 2&3. Pixie Market ("here" and "here")

We have seen studs, studs and more studs over the past year and I'm sure we are not done with them yet, but there is a new hot stuff on the racks and it is charms. Beware or the embellished, bejeweled and charming garments this season. Even more fun is to DIY a piece, below you see how to...

Image via; P.S. I made this 

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Layering Jackets

I have been into layering my jackets. The top, wool-like oversized blazer is not warm at all (it does not have lining), but paired with a little leather jacket, it keep warm just fine. I like to peek out the sleeves and the collar of the leather jacker, it's allowed to show your layers.

Dress; River Island ("here"), Boots, Office ("here"), Belt; H&M (similar "here"), Sunnies; Anthropology, Lipstick; Chanel - Excentrique 

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All Them Diamonds Aren't Gold

This tee is one of my souvenirs from London. I got it at Sunday-up Market , it is a stone wash, designed by locals and printed locally in London. They had many cool shirts and it was hard to choose, however I went with the diamond. Those are supposedly a girls best friend anyway right?

Necklace; DIY, Shirt, Ring and Sunnies; Sunday Up Market, London, Bag; J.W. Anderson X Topshop, Faux Leather Leggings; Primark, Leather Jacket; Express (old), Wool Blazer; Mango, Platform Sneakers; H&M

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Croque Mademoiselle

Great recipe if your fresh bread has gone stale. What's for lunch? Croque Mademoiselle with a twist.

What is the difference between a croque mademoiselle and a monsieur? A monsieur often has ham as well and topped off with a sunny-side-up egg. You could always add this to your mademoiselle, however I topped mine with spiced grilled tomatoes.

P.S. I got inspired by a Dutch cookbook called; Weekendlunch by Janneke Philippi

 What do you need?
-Good cheese like swiss, emmental or aged gouda (which I used)
-1 egg
-Vegetable stock
-Kitchen string

1. Slice the cheese onto your bread
2. Wrap your bread like a little present
3.  Soak your wrapped sandwich in the egg&vegetable stock mixture
4. Grill your halved tomatoes in some olive oil and herbs
5. Afterward grill your soaked sandwich in the same pan

 Et Voila! Bon Appétit mademoiselles et monsieurs!

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Mixing patterns & Pastels

 When I travel I usually end up taking too little clothes, but it makes it more fun and creative. When packing just make sure everything sort of fits together (same tone of color, and a little variety with textures). 

That is how this outfit came to exist in London. 

Me; "Day 3. hmmm what have I not worn yet....*rumble, rumble in the suitcase* Tada! Outfit"

And there is no doubt that I absolutely love clashing prints.

Sweater; H&M, Coat Zara (old), Stripe top & Necklace; Forever21, Leggings; BCBG, Earrings; House of Harlow

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Travel Journal; London

A week has come and gone, just like last weekends trip to London. A few snapshots to give a taste of what London has to offer. First day taking the touristy stroll past the Jubilee Gardens, The London Eye and the famous Big Ben. Day 2 was spent roaming vintage shops and markets like Brick Lane Market and Sunday Up Market. Scoring some good thrifts, some awesome locally designed and made products and some delicious international dishes.  

Day 3. Walking around Kensington area and a visit to the V&A Museum. One of the many wonderful things of London is that most museums are free of charge, which I think is amazing. The price of learning about different cultures, history and many other interesting exhibitions that museums offer, should be priceless I find.

Below; Taking a coffee break at the inside garden of the V&A museum.

Day 4. Taking in all the awesome and crazy fashion statements at Summer Set House, where London Fashion Week is hosted. 

Below; Spotted by The Huffinton Post's My Daily Blog together with my friend Andrea 

Andrea is an amazing host to her home-town London. For a great dose of culture and art check out her site; www.andreaspisto.com

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New in; A Dose of Color

These quirky designed nail polishes are a perfect dose of color. Created by founder of StrangeBeautiful Nail polish guru Jane Schub. Each little polish is good for a few mani's and if your bored of one color you can switch to another. They are good to take on travels or to give as a gift. 

In the Netherlands available at; Cosmania, elsewhere; luckyscent.com.

shown in; Left; Clever Girl, Right; Green Room

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New in; SHOES

 I have been searching for black boots for the past few months now, but nothing here in Holland fitted my needs or desires. A friend of mine told me to be patient and that I will find them in London, and so I did! These are ankle length, cut-outs and very versatile.  The bottom ones I just happen to spot at a market and how often does it happen that designer shoes at a thrift store happen to be your size and affordable as well? I got lucky with these Ferragamo lady shoes can't wait for warmer weather!

Boots; Office London ("here"), Mini Heels; Thrifted Salvatore Ferragamo at Sunday Up Market

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Street Style; London Fashion Week FW2013

Passed weekend I got the opportunity to go to London and enjoy everything the city has to offer. It is an amazing city with lots of culture and individuality. The fashion is magnificent! everybody wears whatever they want, whether your at Brick lane, the museum (which all are free of entrance) or at Summer set house, this city breathes style.

Above & below; Loving the chic black & white houndstooth print

Above & below; Wear socks and show them off

Above; Comfort & style

Below; The fashionable men

Above; Ladies in pink - 1. Looking chic with leopard finish 2. Looking cool with an oversized jeans jacket

Below; A fashionable pair - Loving the rolled up pants

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Instagram; London

I spent the last few days in London, initially to visit some friends and while there I got to soap up some of the fashion week madness (more on this later).

We had a wonderful time walking around the city seeing the obvious; Big Ben, The London Eye, Summer set house, but also lots of awesome markets with amazing food! make sure to visit; Borough Market,  Brick lane and Brixton.

1. Big Ben 2. London Fashion Week at Summer Set House

3. Breakfast at Prima Donna Brixton 4. Drinks at Fernandez & Wells at Summer Set House

5. I Heart London (I really do!) 6. Reading some Fashion news in the LFW The Daily

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Winer Blues

I have a love hate relationship with winter. Being able to take a walk in the snowy white park makes me love it! but then once that snow becomes icy and slippery and a gush of cold wind, you know... it's not so pleasant. However this day I was enjoying it and like in my previous post, adding some pops of pastel in to my wardrobe. 

Oh and btw, Happy Valentines Day

Shirt; J. Crew, Faux Leather leggings; Primark, Vest; Mango, Coat; Zara, Beanie; Monki, Necklace; Forever21, Purse; Rebecca Minkoff

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Chunky Knit & Soft Pastels

 Even though it is still *Peeping* cold out, it feels like spring's getting closer. The stores are full of the new season's fashion and the days are actually getting longer. With a little more sunshine peeking through the still snow covered branches, I feel like I want to dress for spring already. I incorporated bits of pastel colors with my layered, chunky cold weather clothes. Slowly but surely we are getting there...

Chunky Knit; Benetton, Kaleidoscope Pants; H&M (on sale now!), Necklace; Forever21, Heels; River Island, Socks; Monki

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