Cocktails and Courtship

After a busy week at work preparing for the fashion show at the white gallery (only 6 days to go) as soon as the clock hit 5 I was free to go and soak up some sunshine.

Something about the sun coming out always puts me in a good mood, maybe it's the possibility of losing my less attractive gaunt vampire look and gaining a tantantan!! Or maybe it's that you can finally sit outside in the garden on a warm summers evening with a cocktail and food roasting on the BBQ........whichever one it is summer has finally emerged from the cold dark long winter and its going nowhere any time soon!

Friday night all i wanted was a night in but i sure as hell made the most of it!

Mint Mojitos and Mint Lamb burgers - with a little help from my lovely assistant Mr Marriott

If I've learn't anything over the years its that food is always the way to a mans heart......and cocktails are always the way to mine!

Mint Lamb Burgers - makes 8 mansize burgers (perfect for 4 people)

Minced Lamb 1Kg

Mint 14g or half a bag

Chilli 2 small fresh ones

Onions 1 large red

Garlic 2 cloves

Ground Cumin 1 tsp

Lemon Zest and half juice

Salt and Pepper (to season)

Ciabatta bread (to serve)

How to

Chop all ingredients till they are as fine as possible without losing a finger.

Add all the ingredients into a large bowl with the lamb and get stuck in! Mash, Squeeze and Need the mixture until you think the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Now separate into 8 and roll into balls.

Heat a large pan, add some oil and carefully place the balls into the pan, remember to mash them down to make your burgers take form.

Now i cooked these in a pan for about 7-8 minutes on each side (as they were rather thick), then set aside on a plate to rest for a few minutes before you serve.

Cook some ciabatta bread and cut in half, add your burger and serve!

These burgers are great with some good quality chedder cheese.

  As my weekend has progressed it has just gotten more and more lovely!

Mr Marriott and I decided to make our Saturday abit countryfied so we headed off into the Kent countryside to a farm to feed some animals....sadly what i realized whilst there was that i may have abit of competition when it comes to my man.....

Thankfully he left them behind and he and i went onto a farmers market for some lunch.

Finishing off a wonderful weekend my gorgeous Mr Marriott presented me with a little present....

 I'm dedicating this post to Mr Marriott (my perfect guy) and the lovely few days I've had before heading back to a hectic office and fashion show next weekend!

I'll give you guys all a sneak peak of the fashion show, models, backstage and outfits of the event!

SNEAKPEAK:

Lara Croft inspired hair.....potential style for the fashion show!!

Hope you guys had a wonderful weekend.

Rosee

xx

In her bag...

For a while now I've been considering making a 'what's in her bag' page, we all know a girl that is frightfully prepared for any situation and i've always been rather intrigued by what i find at the bottom of my bags.....on average a girl has 40 items in her bag!

Now I wouldn't say I have 40 but I'm pretty damn sure it'll get there....

So these are my beauty MUSTBUYS!

Make Believe

Make Believe bronzer set gives me that perfect healthy glow even in the dullest conditions! I use this product religiously and find its perfect for when i'm on-the-go....its the perfect bronzer for me and i cant wait to try their other products!

Bring on the fake tan!!

Benefit Sugarbomb

I've always been a fan of benefit makeup, from its presentation to the actual product its pretty damn cool! This particular item was a gift from my boss, and since the day i got it I've never stopped using it!

The range of colors gives you a multi-pigmented finish, ensuring a natural shimmering look and you only need to use a little as it goes a long way.

Rose insists you let me know your latest beauty MUSTBUYS! xx

Sunday Morning Sunshine

Sunday Morning are the best time of the week for me especially when the suns out, so i started my day with a cup of Fortnum and Mason's Earl Grey tea with lemon in bed whilst just catching up on blogging and twitter from Saturday. 

As you can see i have a tendency to not blog on a Saturday (this will change i promise) but for now my excuse is that i'm working hard on designing my own clothing and accessory line...once i can disclose pictures and sketches to the public you guys will be the first to know, as i want all comments and opinions!!

So back to my Sunday, I've lately decided to take up french as a second language; its hard i have to admit but listening to the words just roll off the tongue after hours of practice gets me through! I took my laptop, a notebook and pen and a handy french phrase book all out into my garden and thought i'd serenade all the neighbors with my french phrases.....I'm not sure they realized i was actually saying 'My compliments to the chef!(Veuillez complimenter le chef de ma part)' for about 20minutes aloud!!

Today's outfit is very simple but i love it!

Strapless summer top: Primark £12

Sun hat: Primark £7

Sunglasses: Soul Cal £15

Cross Necklace: Primark £5

Rosee insists wishes you a Happy Sunday!! x

I left winter in the past....

Bikini: Hollister £42 - it was love at first sight

Sunhat: Primark £7 - so i never fry my hair in the heat

Necklace: Primark £4 - gotta accessorize around the pool

Sunglasses: Soul Cal £15 - so no one ever knows where you're looking

Charm Bracelet: Present - boutique buy - always wear something sparkly in the sunshine

When ever i go away i always like to plan a few outfits for going out, days trips and occasionally poolside....however this year i have 3 holidays, 21 outfits per week (excluding travel wear) and 63 outfits to prepare!!

These are going to range from poolside, casual wear and evening wear.

I'm gonna keep you guys posted every step of the way....meaning shopping trips, brain storming, DIY and any other ideas or inspiration i find.

Hope you all enjoy!

Rosee insists you get in touch and tell me what you think x

Work it out

Today wasn't a a particularly busy one, everyone has been working away towards the May fashion show (its pretty exciting!!!) I've been writing all the exciting dates for 2013 in my diary...it took a while!

I've actually managed to get myself off the sofa today and in the gym.....so i figured if i'm gonna do this, i'm gonna do it right!.....Oh yes....that can only mean one thing, i bought a new outfit for the gym!!

 (For motivational purposes obviously)

So i Ballet bunned my hair, put on my Jack Wills workout vest and Nike Pro Capri's then the Nike Free run 3 Trainers....

If i was gonna do exercise, i was gonna look damn good whilst doing it!!

Rosee Insists you try it x

Get Ready, Set, Go!

So yesterday Londoners saw the first glimpse of sunshine in 2013, its a depressing thought that its taken this long!! However none the less it was a sign, summer isn't actually far around the corner.....this got me thinking i'd better start preparing, that means...no more staying in and curling up with the cats (they will be disappointed). Healthy eating, regularly gyming it, investing in beloved summer clothes and adapting the beauty regime.

My first attempt of a healthy lunch: 

Eggs on seeded granary bread with fresh basil, grilled aubergines and courgettes with Piri Piri houmous and carrots.....not bad for my first attempt!

As much as Sooty refuses to like my company, i'm sure she'll miss having someone to constantly pester for food throughout the day....someones gotta start her bikini diet!

This year i'll make the most of soaking up the sun and being outdoors.....all that vitamin D will do me the world of good after such a long winter....

Rosee Insists you do it too x