Alors, as I am sure you remember I am currently dragging my somewhat lethargic self through the depths of a “get-fit-trip”. This “trip” involves cycling 20 kilometres a day together with pilates and 20 minutes heart fat-busting workout. In short, I wake up, I exercise, sniff some lettuce at dinner time and then I go to bed. However, one of my post workout treats is a homemade turkey burger. Much like the “stunt mojito” it’s not quite the full monty but a degree of the sum of it’s parts…
I begin with copious amounts of salad, (a highly necessary decoy to help lend the appearance bountiful abundance), I then mould my pattie (be careful not to allow your hunger to dictate the size of your burger… “you’re only cheating yourself” as various smug truth tellers have whined over the years), then grill, adding pickle, light mayo and mustard once cooked. Of course the astute amongst you will notice the distinct lack of “bun action”. This is no accident but a calculated measure on my part to lessen the calorific load but the truth of the matter is it doesn’t really matter how many salad leaves you throw at a meat pattie, a burger is not a burger until it has an accompanying bun. Truth! xx
Sneaky Turkey Burger
“Faster, Higher, Stronger”
I for one am loving the current trend for “active-wear” we have seen strewn across various catwalks. I am very much in favour of any trend which merely requires the pulling up of some elasticated pants. I have always rather fancied the idea of having a body so fabulous that you can happily parade your wares in a casual pair of track pants or some nice butt-enhancing running leggings. As you know, my get fit quick drive is entering its final phase (as I can no longer continue with the indignity of counting out my almonds each morning!), but I am not quite at the leggings and tank top stage just yet…
Lucas Hugh’s futuristic designs offer fantastic inspiration to make the grade and get trim. I for one believe he was robbed and should certainly have been chosen over Ms McCartney to design for Team GB…that’s all I’m sayin’… X
Brandt New?
The other evening during an unusual lull in my creative activity, I was quietly examining my post winter-is-it-bloody-spring-yet complexion when it dawned upon me just how lacklustre and dare I say pasty my hue has now become. This, I thought requires some serious skin-feeding effort and thus it may be time to bring in the big guns!
A friend of mine suggested I try a couple of products to get me on the road to “Jourdan-esq” glowing skin. Knowing I am a fan of organic skincare, her first offering was rather controversial for two reasons. Premièrement, the Dr Brandt line is anything but organic in it’s chemically charged approach. Deuxièmement, (and this is my main sticking point), have we seen Dr Brandt? This gentleman has clearly been dipping into his own troth all too frequently if you get my meaning, (I’m sure you will when you see his photo below). The skincare line offers one the chance to “take the doctor home with you”, I for one am dubious about this offer…
Alors, I will be trying two products; the Detoxygen Experience (did you see what he did there with the merging of the two words…genius peut-être!), and the Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Face Cream. Dr Brandt Detoxygen Experience promises to “maximizes oxygen transportation into skin cells, neutralizes toxic effects, detoxifies skin cells, revitalizes and re-energizes lackluster skin for a fresh, luminous look”. Hmmm, “luminous”… sold!
Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Face Cream is a formula designed to “mimic the transformative brightening, smoothing effects of the popular in-office microdermabrasion treatment at home”. OK, so far I’m liking but I’m still uneasy about the level of chemicals these treatments may contain but I shall persevere in the interests of science and dare I say a glossy visage. I shall begin my little experiementations this week and report back shortly. Stay tuned. x
The Quest…
Alors, a year or so ago I was watching some trashy reality TV show which I shall not name lest you abandon me altogether, work related biopic when I happened to notice an open back t-shirt in my favourite slate grey sported by one of the “personalities”. Now, those of you who know me know I am curently somewhat obessessed with the slouchy tee. Well, after a year and a half or so of obsessive trawling casual searching I have finally found the t-shirt courtesy of The Outnet.
With a semi sheer finish and relaxed fit the Helmut Lang open back t-shirt is the business! I canny wait for warmer climes to sport my new wares. x
Guilt Free Mojito
For the last month or so, (is it really just a month because it feels like the best part of my adult life), I have been on a serious get lean get mean trip in time for the British summer day/week. This translates into, no alcohol, no crisps (oh Lord no crisps!), sweets, cakes, air, life etc etc…
Alors, I discovered in a really rather desperate moment that if you make all the fuss generally associated with assembling an authentic cocktail one can almost fool oneself into believing the hype. Now this particular idea came to me whilst watching the increasingly insidious “Real Housewives” franchise, researching for my blog. Essentially comprised of soda water, the juice of two fresh limes, fresh mint, and plenty of ice, throw in a fancy cocktail glass and Bob’s your completely sober uncle. You can even add a dash of sweetener if need be (aren’t I generous!). All in all this is a nice refreshing drink, but let’s be clear…alas, there is nothing remotely Cuban about it…































