Post chrismas revitalisers

The Christmas shenanigans are over and we are navigating the nothing no mans land days that occur after food overload and the new years.

Now it's my time to relax after making my first ever full Christmas dinner. Twas a success * dougies* I have thrown on the onesie and even turned my back on boxing day sales and hung out with my nephew instead!!

Here are a few of my trusty relaxation products....................

Under eye collagen mask.

I found these on eBay. 5 for 99p. I have since seen quite a few bloggers hailing these as their under eye fail safe. They feel like silk and you can see an improvement even if you don't have bags. A definite beauty box keeper. p.s they slide down a fair bit so don't be surprised if you find them traveling south.

 Molten brown. I got this set as a Christmas present and I am VERY pleased. Stick a few vanilla and berry candles around the bath and bobs your uncle. Super relaxing.

 I have absolutely fallen in love with these 3

 My festive Barry M trio. I have rocked these colours since September and received many compliments.I seem to have rediscovered Barry M all over again, right at the bottom of my nail varnish box and I am all about them right now.

I hope you enjoyed your Christmas and have a happy new year!

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Lately ......life #1

Hi Loves, 

I have decided to make this into a little thing I do occasionally. I always snap away at random stuff on My phone to share with my friends and I thought I would share some every once in a while here. Not sure if I will explain each one in the future but we will see.

Enjoy...............

1. Harrods lights- These lights would literally be the beacon from my office window to say, woot woot work day is nearly over, come to the MAC counter on your way home and spend cash yo!
2. Scallops and apricots from The Betsy Smith. I absolutely LOVE the decor in that place it is so cute yet modern and out there.
3. Frugo juices- I am obsessed with that shit right there. Its all natural juices with a few exotic fruits thrown in. Good five a day stuff. FYI Tesco sell their refrigerated ones for 50p and their non refrigerated ones for 40p. HMMMM I know which ones I buy.
4. Peppermint oil- Love it. I use it as a fragrance and part of my deep hair conditioning system. I do like an apothecary bottle too.
5. Thermal mens socks. £1 bargain-that is all
6. Cocktails- You speaky my language.
7. Taking care of my skin a lot more (yay for clear skin) and protecting/ stretching my tresses using the pineapple method. It works and is funny especially when you answer the door like that, looking all types of cray lol
8. Giant muffins -with jam inside. I am gutted I don't know where these are from. I think they are muffin doughnuts/ muffnuts? I got them whilst at work and don't remember the bakery company- wahh so good.
9. Finally a big ass roast dinner. When I roast a chicken I go to TOWN. The most succulent corn fed chicken, roasted potatoes, beautifully glazed parsnips, the best gravy. Its all to much, i need a lie down!

What have you been up to lately other than chrimbo shopping? I have bought 2 presents arrrgghh- really I know. Utter fail lol.

until next time...................

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Mixtape Mondays #7

Hi guys. It's Monday morning YAY again -_-. Lets all hold hands and get over the shock of the weekend ending so abruptly together lol. Check out a few of my tunes that have been on replay.......

Dizzee Rascal - Love This Town ft. Teddy Sky

Tuuuuuunnnnne

Calvin Harris & Alesso - Under Control ft. Hurt

pretty much love everything Calvin Harris does!

Vince kidd- You and me

I love his voice.

Foxes -Youth

Lorde - Royals
Who hasn't been jammin to this ...really?

smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Turban Thursdays LOTD

Hey Dawllllls,  Today I thought I would come with something a lil different. I don't usually do outfit/ looks of the day but I am loving my turban way too much not to share!

The weather has been cray cray as per usual in London and I was exasperated with the extreme changes in weather within hours. Overcast thunder to super hot sunny times in one day plays havoc with the fro. I haven't been able to abide any hair styling products near me the past few days, due to humidity so I twisted my hair up yesterday and fashioned a turban this morning.

Lips ruby woo and Japanese gel eyeliner

  I Bought this scarf maybe five years ago for £3.99 in a H & M sale and I am still in love with it. I absolutely adore the juxtaposition between  the gold chain baroque and the over sized leopard print on green and blue silk.

It is a simple, low maintenance yet fashionable style that keeps my head cool and my hair out of the elements. Thus freeing up more time for cavorting in parks with a bottle of wine whilst shimmying to kendrick Lamar lol.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Metallic melodrama.....

I am loving loving loooooooooving flatforms and definitely embracing the metallic trend a lot more through my accessories. I absolutely adore these shiny metallic flatforms. They remind me of primary school sandals for some reason. I was  a bit hesitant as some high shine items can look tacky but after trying them on they are perfect. They have enough shine to catch the light and accentuate an outfit without looking trashy. The two below are my favs.

Kurt Geiger - Kast £75

 

No Doubt Metallic flatform sandals- £19.99

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Mixtape Mondays #6

Hey dolls, I haven't done one of these in a good while so here are a few of the songs that get me up and shaking that thang. Enjoy

Daft Punk - Get Lucky ft. Pharrell

Laura Mvula - Green Garden

Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me

  

Rudimental - Waiting All Night feat. Ella Eyre

 

Disclosure - Latch feat. Sam Smith

 

 Iggy Azalea - Work (Explicit)

 

 

 Fuse ODG - Antenna Ft. Wyclef Jean

 

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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simply salad: Blue cheese, gammon and pears

OK I am not sure where this recipe came from but this is the best salad ever! My mind is a beautiful place.

The last vestiges of summer have fled, it's my day off,

I have run my errands and

I'am far too lazy to cook lol. All I want to do is curl up in my onesie and alternate between X-files and Rizzoli & Isles.
I am not after a heavy meal but I need something to fill me up that is light and refreshing. Mission successfully completed.

Ingredients-

Bavaria blu cheese
1 x Donut peach
1 x Medium pear- hard
2 x hand full spinach 

 1 x Hand full wild rocket
1/2 x Gammon steak (warm or cold)
5 x Sun dried tomatoes
1/2 x Red pepper

1x Tablespoon balsamic dressing
1x Tablespoon Red wine vinegar
 1x  Quarter lemon
1x Half orange
Cayenne pepper, Dried chives and season all to taste

I love the variety of textures in here and the blend of salty and sweeter elements combined.

 Bye bye random 2 weeks of summer sun in September.

Absolutely perfect. Have a go
!

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Lazy brunch: Pancakes, egs and chipotle mayo

First of all I have to say its sunny in the UK woot woot (does tribal dance).
Ok back to business, I absolutely LOVE watching the food network and lots of cookery shows.
I read Nigellas' books like they are literature. Considering the amount of shows I watch I should cook more but I am just not domestically inclined lol.  I always see the most gorgeous looking food posts or I am  Whatsapping pics to friends and now I will be sharing my own culinary creations on here. It just seems like a no brainer.

This sexy beast below is a sweet and savoury mash up.
 I made scotch pancakes after buying a really nice batch from Asda.
I think mine are a little bigger than theirs.

The filling is homemade extra hot chipotle mayo, bbq sauce, honey roast turkey and, a few slices of brie and 2 fried eggs (runny), liberally powdered with paprika.

  All the ingredients I  used were found jamming in the fridge and are inexpensive to buy. Its very quick and easy to make and shows how versatile pancakes can be. This is simple yet delicious - a triumph. 

check it out for yourselves.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Spring highstreet must haves 2013

This is actually a little late but seeing as Spring never officially sprung, these are more my basic building blocks for outfits this spring/ summer. We have had two sunny warmish days so fingers crossed eh. I have been trying to shop less on the whole and kind of succeeding but a girl has needs and she can dream lol.

Whats on your list?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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SS13 statement: Holographic

Zoe by Miista

Hey dolls, I am a big lover of oxfords. I enjoy that androgynous feel.
 I have been eyeing these hologram oxfords by London designer Miista called the "Zoe".
The design reminds me of  a grown up pair of flatform spice girl trainers, I loved wearing as a kid!
 They still have that beautiful, playful iridescent sheen but repackaged into something much more suited to dressing now.
The touch on the futuristic trend and the lavender opalest sheen is perfect for spring/ summer.
All year around really!
They are such a beautiful statement piece for your collection. 

Zoe by Miista

Check their website for more details and other boutiques that stock these oxfords.
 If you haven't heard of Miista check out their stuff they are really innovative and great investment pieces.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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SS13 Trend: Monochrome

Monochrome is a massive spring/ summer trend this year and above are a few affordable pieces that are easy to incorporate into your wardrobe. Monochromatic colours totally go against the notion of having super brights and feminine tones for spring/ summer. However if monsieur Roland Mouret says "what else is there but black and white? Is there anything else this season?" we pay attention. 

I absolutely adore the A. Sauvage Dr Martens in white, grey and black silk Kente shoes.
I love to have my oxfords have that element of pure androgynous edge, so what is not to love here?
Kente is traditionally the clothe of Ghanaian royalty (heeeey!)and is beautifully crafted in various colours.
I have heard so many people raving about them for months so when I saw them again on Susie Bubbles blog, I had to include them.

I have pretty much fallen in love with half the stuff here and paired with gorgeous bold statement lips they will look fab. Remember it doesn't have to be prison stripes alone to achieve the look you could opt for the horse print jumper instead.

Are you feeling the Monochrome trend?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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NYE party mixtape (Hey there 2013 megamix!)

Hey Lovers, so this is the last mix tape of the year and it is really fitting that it is a Monday. As a final treat I have put together a compilation of tunes you can groove to as you count down the hours to the new years. There were so many awesome tunes to choose from so don't cuss me if your song isn't here OK lol. Even though it is raining hard like there is no tomorrow and the winds are buffeting us every which way I am sending 2012 out on a sweaty high and welcoming 2013 with wild abandon!....................... 2 step with me y'all

Jay Z and Kanye West - Niggas in Paris. "Said I ball so hard muthafuckers wanna fine me."

Black Box, Ride on time. WOOOAAHHHHH HO! is all i have to say lol

Azealia Banks 1991.  "Oh, la la la, Flirting with a cool French dude named Antoine, Wanna taste the pastry chocolate croissant.........yeaaaaah."

  Fuse ODG - Ft. Itz Tiffany & Donae'o- Azonto - "We walk over them haters"

Swedish House mafia- Don't you worry child

Chase and status - let you go

Technotronic Feat. Felly- Pump Up The Jam 

Sarkodie Ft. E.L. - U Go Kill Me 

Rhianna - Where Have You Been

Snap- Rhythm is a dancer

 

Laid Blak - My Eyes Are Red

 

David Guetta ft. Taped Rai - Just One Last Time

 

 Daley ft. Jessie J - Remember Me 

  

Nicki Minaj - Starships 

 

  Calvin Harris bounce ft kelis

 

 Rozalla - Everybody's free

 

 Beyonce -Countdown  

  AND Finally last but by no means least...............................What ever the hell you want insert song right here. Finish 2012 off anyway you want to and keep it moving and grooving in 2013!

Its been an interesting and somewhat illuminating year. Heres hoping 2013 will bigger, badder and better! Peace out 2012 it has been shamazing and emosh lol

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo