Heavenly Sweet Treats #3

Frozen Banana Loaf

This is a recipe I found on Oh, Ladycakes blog, then adapted according to what I had in the larder. As you may have guessed I'm a lover of all things banana flavoured and containing bananas! A while ago I watched a programme about raw foodies on 4od, and while I thought they were slightly extreme when it came to some of their food habits, some of the ideas made me think more about the benefits of raw recipes. 

This loaf is gluten-free, sugar-free and doesn't involve any cooking or much washing up!

Ingredients

100g Almonds

100g Walnuts

75g Oats

2 Medium Banana's (the riper the better)

1tsp Cinnamon

50g Dried fruit (I used Dates, Prunes and Sultanas)

2 tsp Honey

Method

1. Place all the dry ingredients in a blender and blend until they form a flour like texture.

2. Then add the other ingredients and blend until the mixture becomes like a thick dough.

3. Place the mixture in a tray lined with cling film and press down with a knife or back of a spoon.

4. Place in the freezer for 1-2 Hours then remove and serve.

I added honey to the original recipe for extra sweetness. If you want a different texture to this loaf then why not try adding some chopped nuts or currants to the mixture once it's removed from the blender. Feel free to leave comments to let me know what you think or if there are any other raw recipes you think I should try!

Love Sophie Agnes xxx

DIY Bracelets

Hey There,

One of the best parts of summer holidays is gathering jewellery from foreign markets and when it comes to the summer I always collect plenty of handmade bracelets and wristbands. Recently I've seen lots of inspiration for bracelets so I decided to make a few of my own before I go away.

Here's a few things you will need.. I collected these from places like hobby craft etc but most bits were recycled from old broken necklaces to save money! I also had a few special beads I brought last year in Amsterdam's infamous 'De Negen Straatjes'. It is advisable to use proper jewellery making tools such as  pliers however I managed without so they're non-essential.

As you can see they were so simple to make and would go well with any festival/holiday outfit this summer. Leave me a comment to let me know what you think of my bracelets!

Love Sophie Agnes

xxx

Heavenly Sweet Treats #2

Mango Frozen Yogurt

Since I've been at university, I've become obsessed with the Fro-Yo stand in the Bullring so I decided to try make my own frozen yogurt especially now Summer's here. It's great as a guilt-free dessert or just as a replacement for ice creams on sunny days.

Ingredients

80g Mango (Fresh or frozen)

50g Greek Yogurt

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Method

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Empty the mixture into a suitable container.

3. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours.

4. Remove and Enjoy!!

Try adding toppings to your frozen yogurt, if you want to keep it healthy add some berries and a drizzle of honey. Alternatively if you want a less heavenly treat add some chocolate chips and enjoy. Feel free to comment and let me know what you thought of the recipe or if you have any other frozen yogurt recipes I may want to try.

Love Sophie Agnes xxx

Brighton Fashion Week

Tracey Cochrane 

Tracey Cochrane

Mlle. Yoko 

 Jylle Navarro

 Jylle Navarro

 Jylle Navarro

Uta Bekaia and Ideal Glass New York

Uta Bekaia and Ideal Glass New York

Uta Bekaia and Ideal Glass New York

Uta Bekaia and Ideal Glass New York

Louise O’Mahony

Louise O’Mahony

Louise O’Mahony

Louise O’Mahony

Louise O’Mahony

Louise O’Mahony

Max Robinson

Mlle. Yoko 

Christina A Pistofidou

Katarzyna Konieczka

Katarzyna Konieczka

Curve Couture

Sarina Poppy

Hey There,

The Showreel Catwalk show at Brighton Fashion week certainly provided something for everyone last night! From the bright mash up of colours within Jylle Navarro's collection to being transported back to the glitz of the 1920's flappers by Sabrina Poppy. I also couldn't help but be in awe of the skill that must've gone into creating the incredible and slightly disturbing collection by Katarzyna Konieczka that headlined the show. It reminded me so much of the film Edward Scissorhands! 

The show was opened by Tracey Cochrane which displayed strong botanical influences as well as featuring a lot of plastics and paint work. Some of my favourite parts of the show were the lamp like shirts by Jylle Navarro which swung freely as the model walked, as well as the Mexican style prints within Mlle Yoko's collection and the gorgeous silk dresses by Sarina Poppy.

However the Louise O'Mahony collection was in a league of its own. Styled with pastel coloured wigs and doll-like make-up, the pieces just looked stunning altogether. It was the first time I've seen the outfits complete with skirts and I was slightly shocked at how different the pieces looked despite having been working on the for the last few weeks. I'm so grateful for the opportunity  to work on this collection and want to thank Louise so much for having me.

Love Sophie Agnes xxx

Although most photos are my own, some have been reposted from the Brighton Fashion Week Blog. 

Oh My Honey Internship Weeks 2 & 3

Hey there,

Here's a few snaps of recent progress. The last few weeks in Louise's studio have been really exciting with the Brighton Fashion week collection coming together.  I don't think I've ever seen a room filled with so much sparkle. I think my favourite pieces are the bodice covered in rhinestones, which will resemble a human disco ball, as well as the green figure hugging skirt that reminds me so much of the Little Mermaid. Working of this collection has really rubbed off on me, so much so I was looking up rhinestone guns the other night! The catwalk is literally going to be lit up by Louise's collection and I can't wait to see it all come together at the show tonight. 

This cosmic inspired collection captures the 1950's feminine feel that runs through Louise's defusion range 'Oh My Honey', with the nipped in waists and impressive sized skirts they would flatter any figure. I really admire Louise's dedication to this collection, each piece contains some form of intricate hand sewing and beading. The hours of love and labour gone into this collection means it's sure to wow at tonights Showreel Catwalk Show for Brighton Fashion week. 

Good Luck Louise!!

Love Sophie Agnes xxx