OOTD

Bibico.

A story of organic clothing.

Hello Folks, 

Today is my very first OOTD post & I am extremely nervous posting this one,

 I was kindly sent some beautiful garments from Bibico last week to review. Bibico are an ethical company producing effortless fashion items from quality natural materials and being produced in fairtrade countries. 

The quality of the items I chose were something else, soft and well made. I kindly requested the Boating Stripe Tunic in medium blue, their famous Wrap Dress and Boyfriend Cotton Cardi. 

They arrived beautiful packaged in super quick time with a wonderful postcard note from Nieves  who has been working almost single handedly along side her husband since creating this brand in 2007. Nieves background in designing is extensive, after becoming more aware of the social & environmental impact on the fashion industry Nieves could see that she could combine fashion and fairtrade. You can purchase Bibico online and retails in stores across the UK & Europe also you can find Bibico's concessions range at Topshop, Oxfors Circus.

Being a Plus Size Girl and proud of it the Wrap Dress unfortunately didn't fit, I was blessed with a rather large chest so anything that zips up the side is a no go for me. 

I fell in love instantly with the Boating Stripe Tunic the fit was lovely, it was comfy and so soft. This tunic is 100% cotton, the button detail on the back is quirky and wonderfully nautical. I have always been a huge fan of stripes, maybe I was destined to be a sailor, but I lack the ability to swim!

Tunic - Bibico

Super Cosy Tights - Primark

Yellow Moccasins - Primark

Necklace - Vintage (Made by me from and old pocket watch)

Hat - Henry's Dad's

 My close friend Martha kindly modelled the Wrap Dress & Cardi for me but she is ever so shy and this is the only photo I was allowed to use.

(how amazing is her hair)

Overall I was delighted with these garments they were perfect, I shall be purchasing a lot more from Bibico in the future. Thank you Nieves for creating such beautiful clothing :)

www.bibico.co.uk

Laurie Rose xx

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Tea Time.

Earl Grey & Poppy Seed Muffins with Marmalade Glaze

4 Fairtrade Earl Grey Tea bags (or about 4 tsp loose tea leaves)
250ml (1 cup) milk
375g (2 1/2 cups) self-raising flour
155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar

1 tbsp poppy seeds
125g butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly whisked (homegrown)
To glaze or serve: Marmalade (homemade)

NOTE: Source Fairtrade, Organic or locally sourced produce where possible!!

Anyone who knows me will tell you how much I adore Earl Grey I am super obsessed, I usually like to enjoy my brew with a few homemade Ginger Snap biscuits, but I haven't made any for such a long time as my man friend can't abide ginger in any shape or form. I love baking and have been slightly neglecting it of late so when I saw this I was tingling with excitement and I just had to give it a go.

Firstly preheat your oven to 180C (350F) Then line your baking tray with squares on baking paper, I like to do it this way but you can always use cake cases they work just aswell. Lightly simmer the milk in a pan until almost boiling then add the tea bags and place to one side to allow those wonderful flavours infuse into the milk. In a large mixing bowl add all the dry ingredients, sifted flour, poppy seeds & caster sugar and mix them all up. Then combine in the milk mixture (minus the tea bags ;) butter and eggs and whips them all together until the mixture is smooth and scrummy. Spoon the mixture into the pre lined cake cases and bake for 25 minutes.

Try your very best not to over cook because they will be awfully dry.

 Remove from the oven and the baking try and allow to cool on a wire rack!

Beautiful Muffins

For the marmalade glaze add the jam to a small saucepan over a medium heat and warm gently until runny, then when the muffins are still warm glaze the tops....yumm!

You must enjoy these with a pot of tea and a natter with friends, it's a must.

Laurie Rose xx

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