Back for Good...

So it has been light-years since I’ve posted, and I’ve missed the rush of Blogging every week so much. But finally, the summer has arrived in England and exams are over! In fact my whole degree is over; I’m no longer a student! In honour of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations I’ve been putting a twist on  afternoon tea classics by recreating their flavours into a cupcake. The Bakewell Tart is never far away from the repertoire of English tea time treats and recipes date back as early as 1845 in Eliza Acton’s recipe book. Here I have added a psychedelic frosting to bring the cupcake into the 21^st century.

I created the filling by melting (yes, melting) marzipan (almond paste) in the microwave for around 50 seconds. Working quickly I added whipping cream to the warm marzipan which created a fantastic almond custard that I could use as the fondant centre. I think the filling for the cupcake really represents the Bakewell tarts signature frangipane filling. The maraschino cherries were incorporated into the batter, and ground almonds were also added to the  batter to increase the flavour and make the sponge slightly more dense. 

Jacket: JackWills, Dress: Sugarhill, Earrings: Hannah Hzakari, Shoes, Bank.

Who would have thought Tie- Dye would be making a comeback this year! Sadly it’s had a tough time beating the kiddies ‘summer activity’ reputation or only being dragged out the wardrobe for summer festivals. Those days are no more.  Tie dye this year is the quintessential summer staple, and we are going crazy for it. I’ve actually never realised how versatile tie dye really is, it looks great with white, black or any other block colour. I love how this outfit is centred on the vivid colours of the dress, but then the lace jacket, patent wedges and earrings are mini statements. This is a beautifully simple summer outfit, perfect for cocktails with the girls in the city!