Fabulously Stylish

Sangria-

2011-09-16T08:19:00.000-07:00

Todavia estamos en Espana
This is a lovely drink to make right now....very Spanish.
this is what you need

I bottle of red wine- Rioja
Cuaente y tres- tastes like galiano
Triple sec - or cointreau
Brandy
Peach liqueur
Lemonade
Fruit;apple/orange/lemon- chopped
ice-lots

Just throw everything into the jug, and mix.
No, not the whole bottles...except of the red wine.....silly.

Thank you to Olivia for teaching me how to make it properly. Muchas gracias Olivia. Eres muy amable.

Salud.

Marbella Costa Del Sol-Fabuloso Estilo

2011-09-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

Fablously Stylish has relocated temporarily to Spain.
Here is our guide to the Fabulously Stylish places to go in and around Marbella.

Trocadero Playa and the new Trocadero Arena

A fabulous setting right on the beach at Torre Real. The decor is very African in feel. Like being at a Kenyan Safari lodge. Lots of leopard print.
The food and service are outstanding.

Fabulous sushi. Great steaks. Delicious fish and seafood.

The new Finca Cortesin Beach Club- Estepona

Is this Fabuloso Estilo? Si, por supuesto.
An infinity pool.
Fabulous spot for lunch. Hightly reccomended.

Hotel Don Carlos
Has live music most evenings- a great Salsa band on Fridays
Lots of interesting entertainment Noches de Don Carlos
A great beach club with lie music on Sundays.

Laguna Village and Pura Beach
Great shops and restaurants in a beachside setting

Venta Garcia- on the road to Casares. Fabulous food at this authentic yet fabulously stylish Spanish restaurant in the mountains, run by the most fabulous Jesus and his wonderful team. The most amazing value menu del dia for 11 euros. Outstanding!

My favourite Chiringuitos-beach bars.
Paula y Carlos
El Lorel

Tapas Bars
La Venencia-Marbella
Pinxos- Marbella y Puerto Banus
El Barracon de Tapas-

Animal print

2011-09-15T07:33:00.000-07:00

I am so happy that animal print is still so on trend. I admit it, I like to walk on the wild side...in my leopard print shoes.

I know people either love it or hate it...and you can guess my view! Loving it.

It is geting a bit worrying, I have so much animal print in my wardrobe, it is starting to look like the big cats enclosure at the Zoo.
I know it can be a bit much when worn from head to tie, but I do ocasionally go all out wild. From my leopard print headband, wrap around dress and leopard print shoes. Outrageous I know,but that is just me, I dont really do safe!

And in the sun, I do love my leopard print bikinis.

Blumarine have some lovely coloured animal print, and of course Cavalli have the signature animal print every season.

And my latest addition, a fabulous leopard print umbrella wihch my fabulously stylish mother gave to me recently. I can't wait for it to rain...

Packing for summer holidays

2011-08-09T09:40:00.000-07:00

Going away on holiday? Me too.
I am good at lots of things, but honestly, you are not going to beleive this, I am really good at travelling light.

Here are some of my secrets, for ...
How to be an amazingly organised traveller.

1.Choose the right suitcase. Wheels are essential. Check out your airlines rules re weight and size of cabin baggage and hold baggage. If possible use only carry-on. Yes, it is possible!
2.Make a list before you begin.Where will you be going? What will you need?
3.Roll your clothes, instead of folding. This works- clothes are less creased, and you will get more in your suitcase.
4. Do not take too many pairs of shoes. They are heavy! Choose a few pairs that can multitask.

5. The two colours rule. My favourites, black and white. Navy and white. Cream and coral. Turquoise and white. Pink and Pink.

Happy Holliday!

Mojitos

2011-08-09T09:13:00.000-07:00

It has been quite hot here recently. What is the perfect summer cocktail?

Mojito

Rum- Havana Club
limes
Mint
Agave syrup or sugar
Crushed ice

Lemonade, soda water

Birthday Cake

2011-08-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

I made a fab cake for my friend Stephanie's birthday. It is a Rum cake, the sponge is soaked in rum and coffee then covered in cream. Great diet food...

Recipe:
300g butter

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour SR
4 eggs
3 tbsp milk

50ml Rum
1 1/2 cups strong coffee
Agave syrup to sweeten

Frosting

200g whipped cream

vanilla bean paste

1.Beat together butter and sugar.

2. Add eggs

3.Add milk

4. Add flour

5.Bake at 180 for 45minutes

6. Mix rum with coffee.

7. When cake is cooked, allow to cool, then make holes all over the top with a skewer.

8. Pour rum/coffee over the cake

9. Leave in fridge, then cover with whipped cream.

The Quest for Shiny Hair

2011-06-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

The sun, sea and chlorine are all making my hair very dull and dry. My mission is to find the best products for healthy,silky,shiny hair.

I have tried a lot of products...

Ojon. I read about it, and it sounded like a little miracle for the hair. When i opened the jar, I thought it had gone off. It looked strange, but it actually melts into the hand, a bit like cocoa butter. What I didn't like was the smell. It took me back to the days when there was smoke in bars and restaurants, and my hoar would smell of stale tobacco. No, I don't think so. The smell is too off putting, even though the results were impressive

One product I particularly like is Kerastase Elixir Ultime by L'Oreal.
It smells lovely, and Yes my hair is definitely shinier. Fabulous! But at a price,£33.50 to be exact. Tell me I am worth it.

One thing that does work, and costs nothing is rinsing in cold water. It seals the hair cuticle. Honestly.

Many people use an acidic product, like apple cider vinegar or lemon juice in the final rinse. Someone also recommended coconut milk to me. I have yet to try that.

Beach Body? -10 Weight Loss Tips

2011-06-30T06:27:00.000-07:00

Going on holiday and want to look great on the beach?
No problem. Here are my top ten tips...

1. Always eat Breakfast. I have porridge every morning, with fresh fruit. NO sugar!

2. Drink Water. Often your body tells you you are hungry when in fact you are THIRSTY.

3.Soups and smoothies. They keep you fuller for longer.

4. Portion control. Smaller plates, smaller portions. No second helpings!

5. Exercise. Whatever you love to do..dance,yoga,Pilates,cycling,walking...

6.Noooo snacking. Three meals per day.

7. Don;'t Crash Diet. Change your whole eating behaviour and eat healthily forever.

8. Forget scales. Your clothes will tell you if you are losing or gaining weight.

9. Treats are allowed.

10. Go easy on the alcohol. Dry white wine or champagne, OK just the one glass.

A Fabulously Stylish Hotel- Finca Cortesin

2011-06-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

I have to tell you about a fab little hotel and Spa in Spain. Finca Cortesin. If you are looking for somewhere that is Fabulous and Stylish...this is the place. I love it and I know you will too.

It is situated in a quiet part of the Costa Del Sol, outside Estepona called Casares. Flights to Malaga.

This is me by the smaller swimming pool, looking fabulous in turquoise.

The Spa is very impressive, it even has a Snow room. In Spain. And the staff here are just fabulous. I love it.

Oh and there is a golf course....

Fabulous food- Summer Entertaining.

2011-06-29T10:02:00.000-07:00

I just love salads. My garden is just full of fabulous lettuce right now, and rocket too.

Today I am making my favourite- Chicken Caesar Salad.

Ingredients:
Cooked chicken
lettuce-iceberg/cos
Avocado-ripe-sliced
Anchovies-if you don't like them use crispy bacon
Parmesan cheese-shavings with a vegetable peeler
Croutons-made from left over bread, fried in a little olive oil.
Cardinis Caesar Salad Dressing
Black Pepper
Parsley chopped- to serve

And served with a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc.

How to be Fabulous in Summer- White is the new black.

2011-06-29T09:47:00.000-07:00

Here is my guide to all things fabulous and stylish. Maybe it will help you to become a little bit more fabulous and a little bit more stylish. Obviously you already fabulous and stylish. I know!

So, lets start with the season we are now in, summer. How to be cool and elegant in the heat? Simple.

With the very on trend all white look. White on white. It works for me, especially with a tan.

Sunday was very hot and sticky here. I was wearing my little white dress, with a straw hat, white Chanel shades, and my fabulous new white and tan bag. I looked cool and felt even cooler.

Yes, white is the new black. Go out and buy a LWD if you don't already have one in your wardrobe.

So, after white on white, try white with tan, or white with black. Yes, that works.

I also did the white on white thing for my yoga class. Very Zen. Very pure.
Rocking the "My body is a temple" vibe...