Haul: Make Up Store Malta

Haul: Make Up Store Malta

Saturday, 21 May 2016

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Do you remember my post about an event held by Make Up Store Malta earlier this year? If you do, you're probably wondering 'When is she going to post the makeup haul she mentioned?' and my answer to that is that although it's late, it's better late than never no? So here it goes!

Champagne Collection Lipstick (Limited Edition): This is a soft coral lipstick from the Champagne Collection for the 2015 wedding season. A perfect spring/summer sheer hue, Champagne Collection Lipstick has a lightweight formula which is rich in emollients for added moisture retention and hydration benefits. Boasting a velvety soft texture and exceptional longevity, it imparts the lips with a glossy, long lasting sheer colour which will complement any makeup look.

Lipstick in Burgundy: This is the lipstick I went in with the intention of buying. Since it was January and everyone was rocking deep berry shades, I thought why not give it a try myself?  This lipstick is a soft and creamy lipstick that gives a good amount of colour and it does not dry your lips because their lipsticks are based with avocado oil, shea butter and jojoba which keeps your lips moisturised. 

Eyedust in Imagine and Bamboo: Eyedust is a highly pigmented loose eyeshadow (pigment) which provides a beautiful shimmer and has many different ways of usage. I got Imagine which is a lovely warm pinkish with a golden undertone. 

And Bamboo which is a beautiful olive green with a golden undertone and shimmer. I'm not usually one to wear colour as I'm pretty much always using the same 4 shades of brown, however I'm willing to try something out of my comfort zone.  I use them with a flat synthetic brush to pat it on the lid over an eyeshadow primer. 

We were also given some goodies and I got these 2 gorgeous neon glitters in pink and green and a few towel tablets that expand in water. You can add some cleanser to the towel (when expanded) and use it to remove makeup. 

Thank you Make Up Store Malta and Karl for the warm welcome!

Happy Weekend!

-T

OOTD: Suede & Leather

OOTD: Suede & Leather

Monday, 2 May 2016

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You're probably saying "Suede and Leather? But it's almost Summer!" Well I shot this outfit a while back but I never got round to posting it. However, seeing that the weather has turned slightly chilly today and it's expected to stay cloudy throughout the week, I thought it would be fitting to post this today. I know this is a very simple outfit but I hope you like it as much as I do!

 Wearing : Jeans – Next | Jacket: Asos | Shirt – Stradivarius | Shoes – XUS (Naxxar, Malta) | Bag – Carpisa   

Hope you all had a great Monday!

-T

Sunday Morning | Buttermilk Pancakes

Sunday Morning | Buttermilk Pancakes

Sunday, 1 May 2016

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I do not have a go-to pancakes recipe however while many resort to ready-made pancake mix, I tend to lean more towards homemade pancakes because I find that it takes approximately the same amount of time to mix everything up and the best part of it all is that homemade pancakes are healthier since they do not contain additives and preservatives. 

I love searching for recipes on pinterest and pinning away a few recipes for when I'm in the mood to bake. I went through a multitude of pancake recipes however I narrowed down on this one and tried it out. Keep reading to find out what I used and some tips I learnt by trial and error. 

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

2 cups buttermilk

1/2 cup salted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Clarified butter or high-heat vegetable oil, for cooking

Optional toppings: Cream cheese, banana, chocolate flakes and crushed biscuits 

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in buttermilk and melted butter. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture until just combined (lumps are OK).
3. Heat the oven to 200°F and place an oven-safe plate or baking dish inside. Heat a large, nonstick skillet on the stove top over medium heat. Melt 1/4 teaspoon of butter on skillet. Dollop 1/2 cup batter onto skillet; depending on the size of the skillet, it may fit 2-3 pancakes. 
4. Cook pancakes until bubbles rise to the surface and pop, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
5. Transfer cooked pancakes to plate in the oven. Cover with foil. Repeat with more butter and remaining batter, until all pancakes are cooked.
6. Add your toppings of choice.                                             

Tips

• Do not over-mix the dry and wet ingredients. Some lumps are fine in the batter. Flour lumps will get cooked anyway.
• Do not get distracted while cakes are on the griddle. Do keep a watchful eye on the pancakes and adjust the heat as you're cooking to prevent them from burning.
• You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice to milk and letting it sit to sour for 5-10 minutes. The longer the better.

Happy Sunday!

-T