Summer Footwear 2015

At the start of last summer I bought gorgeous delights in sandal form from Schuh on a trip to Brighton. The silver are long out of stock but they do still have them in gold, black & brown/white. Anyway the silver were my go to sandal for the whole of the summer ( about a week then as I live in England!) My friend loved them so much that she went out & bought some too.

So, at the weekend the same friend said she would be looking out for what I buy this year too as I am such a trendsetter (HA!)

This prompted me to give it some thought & then do a post on all that I see that could be my contenders for 2015. Here we go.

1st stop Next.

I'm not sure if I went abit of a wedge or not but I do love these & in both the colourways.

Glam Twist Low Wedge Mule in Pewter £35

Glam Twist Low Wedge Mule in Gold. Also £35.

Zara had these - I know they are not everyones cup of tea in style but I really like them.

Crossover Leather Sandals in Blue - £29.99

These next 2 pairs from New Look are adorable.

Black animal print cross straps sandals - £24.99

Stone Animal Print Cross Straps Sandals - £24.99

Now I know, I know that Birkenstocks are a bit like Marmite & hated by some as much loved by many. Personally I do not mind them & these pretty floral print ones would suit me better than the plainer varieties.

Blue Gizeh Rambling Rose Sandals - £55.

Blue Rio Rambling Rose Sandals - £55

This pair like my favourites from last year from Schuh.

Gold Dreamer Sandals - £32. In tan too...

Right now these from Office are the 1st on my list of contenders. I adore the detail on the front straps.

Oscar Cut Low Wedge Sandals in Gold - £42.

They also have them in black suede but I prefer the gold.

Oscar Cut Low Wedge Sandals in Black Suede - £42.

Stopping with Office & this next pair in a fab holographic shade are another on my potential sandal list. They do have that toe post so maybe not for you if you hate them. I spent 2014 slowly getting into the toe post though after years of hating them so would love to try these on if I get a chance.

Oakley Strappy Mule Sandal Holographic - £35.

Also in ...

Tan 

and...

Gold.

Last one at Office. Another favourite this!!

Hula Multi Leopard - £25.
Also in Black, Coral Fluro Snake & Gold Snake.#

Last stop River Island.

Both of this are on my list too.

Nude Leather Diamante Embellished Sandals - £40

Black & Gold Strappy Gladiator - £40.

So , my next job then is to go searching & trying. I am sure I will find more in my travels.

What summer shoes have been catching your eye?

Thank you for dropping by.

Amanda x

Outfits Of The Past week.

Another round up of what I was wearing over the past week. It was great to have the ankles out a bit here & there too. 

What have you been wearing lately? Link me to your blog post.

Amanda x

Almost Fat Free Tea Loaf

Another day & another recipe. I love All Recipes  as I always find many great recipes on there.

I chose this tea loaf as I like the idea that there is less fat in it. I can have this without butter spread on it & it feels almost calorie free ( I did say almost!)

The details can be found here...

I used sultanas, although you can use raisins if you wish.

This was really lovely although I think next time I would add a little more all spice.

Thank you for dropping by.

Amanda x

Classic Chocolate Brownies - Cadbury Style

More baking from me yesterday & something I really DARE not have as tempting as it surely is.

I used a recipe from the Cadbury's website***.

The recipe can include chopped walnuts too but I did not include these in mine.

The ingredients.

The Brownie after baking.

Brownie cut into VERY tempting slices!! I did have a teeny taste of the edge & it was rather scrumptious! That's all I can allow myself.

*** This post is not sponsored by Cadbury's btw, I just fancied making some Brownies & this was the recipe I found online.

Thanks for dropping by

XXX

Easter Fun - Wicked Wednesday

At 12, my eldest is a bit too cool for somethings but I loved getting some pics of him joining in the fun of the Easter Egg hunt at his aunt & uncles house at the weekend.  Proof my "little boy" is in there still somewhere. 

Pop over to Brummy Mummy to find out how you can join in too.

see you soon

X

Last Weeks Outfit Photos

Thanks for dropping by. Have a great Monday x

Apple Pie

I have not posted many thinks I have made lately - the reason is simple - I haven't baked anything because then I was not tempted to eat whatever I make. I have no been wanting to have a go at making an Apple Pie as I have never made one & wanted to see how I get on doing so.

My recipe came from All.Recipes.Co.Uk , where you will find all the relevant information. If you have a go , let me know how it turn out.

The build up to it going into the oven!

Then ...

The finished result - don't ask me about the egg shape on top - I thought as it was Easter ^ told Rob I couldn't do an apple shape! He did say surely you could have made a stalk & leaf out of the leftover pastry & added to the top of the egg shape - well it's too bloody late when it's already in the oven!

Anyway , regardless it has a huge thumbs up from "Him Indoors" so that is all that matters.

Happy Easter

Amanda x