Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Saturday, 10 November 2012
5 INTERVIEW: Dani from Evie Knight Vintage!
Following my last post filling you in on all that's Evie Knight, Dani (owner/creator) has been kind enough to do a short interview with The Teapot Blog!
1. What are your favourite trends this Autumn/Winter?
I don't like to follow trends. It makes me feel like a lemming! One thing I do love in A/W though is a good piece of knitwear! It really can carry you through the season. I like to team my bright graphic mohair jumper with a tight leather skirt and flatform boots.
2. Who are your style icons and why?
It might be an obvious one but Alexa Chung has wooed me ever since her T4 days, and she just gets better and better. I'm all about the long 70s wispy hair and a good silk shirt. Erin Wasson has great style too, shes so unkept and natural and I absolutely love that. Less is more with me!
3. Pick your three favourite items from the Evie Knight boutique.
That's a toughie! I do have a little crush on our Aztec Blazer Coat, its a nice A/W twists on the aztec/navajo trend. I'm also a real sucker for a tartan/plaid print so our 90s grunge jumper is perfect! It would look amazing with leather trousers or a velvet skate skirt. Girls look so amazing when they keep it simple! I think our floral ditsy dress would be great paired with some ripped tights and a pair of creepers. Its also a timeless piece, I could imagine myself wearing it in the summer with some super groovy oversized sunglasses. Keep it effortlessly cool, I say!
1. What are your favourite trends this Autumn/Winter?
I don't like to follow trends. It makes me feel like a lemming! One thing I do love in A/W though is a good piece of knitwear! It really can carry you through the season. I like to team my bright graphic mohair jumper with a tight leather skirt and flatform boots.
2. Who are your style icons and why?
It might be an obvious one but Alexa Chung has wooed me ever since her T4 days, and she just gets better and better. I'm all about the long 70s wispy hair and a good silk shirt. Erin Wasson has great style too, shes so unkept and natural and I absolutely love that. Less is more with me!
3. Pick your three favourite items from the Evie Knight boutique.
That's a toughie! I do have a little crush on our Aztec Blazer Coat, its a nice A/W twists on the aztec/navajo trend. I'm also a real sucker for a tartan/plaid print so our 90s grunge jumper is perfect! It would look amazing with leather trousers or a velvet skate skirt. Girls look so amazing when they keep it simple! I think our floral ditsy dress would be great paired with some ripped tights and a pair of creepers. Its also a timeless piece, I could imagine myself wearing it in the summer with some super groovy oversized sunglasses. Keep it effortlessly cool, I say!
4. Describe your personal style.
Indescribable.
Indescribable.
Thanks Dani!
Don't forget to follow Evie Knight on Twitter! and keep an eye out for exclusive blogger discounts in the future!
And to round off, here are a few of my favourite picks from the Evie Knight boutique.
Happy shopping everyone & have a great weekend
xxx
Thursday, 8 November 2012
51 FEATURE: Evie Knight Vintage Clothing.
Presenting Evie Knight Vintage - a fabulous vintage clothing and accessories ASOSMarketplace boutique based in Manchester.
For the free-spirited and fashion forward, Evie Knight blends cool reworked, studded Levi shorts with grunge vintage army shirts, tie-dyed tees, beautiful sundresses and much, much more!
The story began in May 2012 when founder, Dani, took her years of experience at Topshop and Urban Outfitters and began sourcing unique items from the USA and UK. She began selling on ASOSMarketplace in June and the boutique has gone from strength to strength, having become one of the top selling boutiques. The Evie Knight team are currently in the middle of designing their own collection of shorts, dresses, tshirts and more for SS13, as well as developing their own website. Exciting, right?!
The best thing about Evie Knight? It's affordable. Prices range from £12 for a vest or tshirt to £60/70 for a coat. For good quality, reworked vintage clothing, you couldn't ask for more, really. Well. It turns out you can. The Evie Knight team also ship worldwide and welcome international customers.
See my next post for an interview with Dani from Evie Knight and find out about her influences, favourite trends and more!
FOLLOW Evie Knight on Twitter and Facebook :)
And here's their boutique link again!
Teapot love
xxx
For the free-spirited and fashion forward, Evie Knight blends cool reworked, studded Levi shorts with grunge vintage army shirts, tie-dyed tees, beautiful sundresses and much, much more!
The story began in May 2012 when founder, Dani, took her years of experience at Topshop and Urban Outfitters and began sourcing unique items from the USA and UK. She began selling on ASOSMarketplace in June and the boutique has gone from strength to strength, having become one of the top selling boutiques. The Evie Knight team are currently in the middle of designing their own collection of shorts, dresses, tshirts and more for SS13, as well as developing their own website. Exciting, right?!
The best thing about Evie Knight? It's affordable. Prices range from £12 for a vest or tshirt to £60/70 for a coat. For good quality, reworked vintage clothing, you couldn't ask for more, really. Well. It turns out you can. The Evie Knight team also ship worldwide and welcome international customers.
See my next post for an interview with Dani from Evie Knight and find out about her influences, favourite trends and more!
FOLLOW Evie Knight on Twitter and Facebook :)
And here's their boutique link again!
Teapot love
xxx
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
7 The Rode Hall Farmers' Market
The Rode Hall Farmer's Market. It's a treasure trove of beautiful food, produce and crafts and a place I love to go to on sunny autumn mornings with my mum (which is exactly what we did on Saturday!). The market is set in the beautiful grounds of Rode Hall, which is a lovely country house in South Cheshire, and it usually has around 50 stalls. There is a huge range of fresh produce as well as pies, cakes, preserves, cheese, chutneys, ciders, wines, jewelry, crafts, meat, fish...the list could go on! Me and my mum bought some cherry and banana yogurt, some tortilla chips, fresh foccacia bread and some mushrooms! I also got some amazing hand made beeswax lipbalm which is helping my horrible dry lips through these chilly autumn days!
I look some photos that will hopefully give you an idea of how lovely the market is.
I look some photos that will hopefully give you an idea of how lovely the market is.
If you're interested in checking the market out, it is held on the first Saturday of every month (I wish it was more often) and is based just outside of Rode Heath. The market has has a twitter account so have a look and if you're in the area next month...it's the perfect place to find Christmas presents!
Teapot love xxx
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
11 My favourite beauty products for November!
Evening pals!
It's officially November. Which means there are 48 days until Christmas. There are also only 37 days until The Hobbit film (which is more important, you decide).
It's been absolutely freezing here in Cheshire and all I want to do is sit inside with a cup of tea and a mince pie, but sometimes (in order to buy more mince pies) I have to go outside. Unfortunately, winter always wreaks havoc on my hair and skin so I thought I'd share my favourite restorative beauty products for these chilly November days!
- Lee Stafford Sea Salt Spray.
I'm trying out a new Alexa Chung style look with my short extensionless hair and this product is an absolute must have. I love it. - Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover.
Hands down the best eye makeup remover I've ever used. My mascara just slides off and my skin feels soft, non-irritated and refreshed. Not surprising as it has won multiple awards! - Clinique Mousse Cleanser.
I bought this cleanser at the airport so I'm not sure how widely available it is in England, however I really love it - it leaves my skin squeaky clean and reduces the size of my pores. It's worth trying to find if you're looking for a new cleanser! - The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Shampoo & Conditioner.
These shampoo/conditioner smell like blueberry muffins! Yummy. It also leaves my hair moisturised, my colour intact and it's ethically sourced. What more could you want?!? - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser.
I will always love this moisturiser. It's so light yet deeply moisturising - it's perfect to use under makeup. I have no more to say. Try it. Put it on your Christmas list!
Well these are my current favourite products for November!
What are yours? :)
Teapot love
What are yours? :)
Teapot love
xxx
Thursday, 1 November 2012
4 Before and After Halloween Pics!
Hey pals!
Well, Halloween is well and truly over. My Halloween was a slightly unplanned weekend of going out and here are some of the best and worst pictures to commemorate it!
The makeup was definitely last minute, as you can probably tell!
That was my Halloween. How was yours?
xxx
xxx
87 Recipe: Smoked Salmon & Caper Salad.
'Ello,
Method:
The healthy lunch. That elusive but often thought of meal that has been too long cast aside aside for stodgy pasta, cheese filled sandwiches and buttery panninis. I, for one, hate lunch. I don't know how to approach it. I don't know what to eat to fill me up. How do I avoid beingstarving by 6pm and ravaging the fridge before dinnertime? What constitutes as a healthy lunch? How many calories should I be eating? RAH.
To avoid a cognitive breakdown, I try and think of interesting but healthy lunches ahead of time so I have a few recipes to whip out when I want something tasty, healthy AND filling. And because I'm such a great person, I'm sharing one of my favourites with you!
This is a smoked salmon salad with capers, Greek yoghurt, garlic and lemon juice and it is ridiculously easy and massively tasty!
Please note that my measurements aren't really accurate. I cook by guessing/tasting what flavours will work for me so if you prefer more potatoes or more salad leaves etc, go right ahead! This is also helpful for lazy people like me who can't be bother to locate the scales!
Ingredients:
- 150g smoked salmon slices
- 3 tablespoons greek yoghurt.
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 5 baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon greated cheddar cheese
- 1 bell pepper
- Bowl of mixed salad leaves.
Method:
- First, boil the potatoes until cooked
- Then, mix together the yoghurt, garlic, capers and lemon juice together to make the dressing.
- Next, add the smoked salmon.
- Chop up the pepper and add to a bowl of mixed salad leaves.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, add them and the cheese to the dressing.
- Mix with the pepper/salad leaves.
VOILÀ. It takes about 10 minutes to make, tastes amazing and has just over 400 calories!
What are your favourite lunch recipes? Are they healthy or a little bit naughty?
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