Hi Everyone 

I popped into Penneys in Castlebar Yesterday just for a look. Of course I ended up buying. Who can leave Penneys without a few purchases not me that’s for sure. I just love the Autumn/winter fashion. Boots, scarves, cosy cardigans I love them all. So here’s just a little post on a few bits that I picked up. 

 

 
I’ve been lusting after a pair of cute ankle boots in this shade for ages. Imagine my delight to spot these little beauties for €15 Ahmazing!! I’m also in love with these oversized warm scarves. I have a houndstooth one that I bought a few weeks ago. I love to throw it over my leather jacket. It’s the perfect transition piece for Autumn.  So cosy but not as bulky as a coat. 

 

 
I also picked up this great wrap for only €13. Another delightful Autumn accessory practical and stylish. This can be thrown over any outfit and fits in perfectly with the seventies trend.

 

Next up Rimmel self tan in light €6.50 I’ve heard great reports on this. It’s a matte finish. I absolutely hate orange tan. I often embrace the pale but my legs can look a bit blue so a coat of this should do the trick. The new range of brushes from Penneys are excellent. I wasn’t surprised to see they had nearly sold out. Carmex is one product I can’t live without. I buy loads of the stuff. Especially this time of year. 
  I picked up these two workout tops for  €9 and €11. You really can’t beat Penneys on price for workout clothes. The evenings are getting chilly and these are great for me when I’m out walking. They are comfortable and warm without being too heavy for walking. 
  
Add me on Snapchat to keep up with my shopping antics. I love to snap while I’m out shopping to show my followers what’s in the shops. I just can’t help myself. 

Well I hope you enjoyed this post. I’m off to enjoy this sunshine and go for a long walk. 

Chat to you soon,

Love Maria xx

Hi Everyone 

Today I have a recipe for you all. A good hearty warming Autumnal soup. I was hoping to make pumpkin soup but I can’t seem to find any pumpkins in the shops. Maybe I’m too early and they will appear closer to Halloween. Anyway today was a gorgeous Autumn day, sunny but cool and crisp. Such fresh weather I love it. I got out for a walk around lough lannagh this morning it was fabulous up there. 

 

 
So on Friday I picked up some fresh vegetables from the stall on Market Square. It’s there every Friday and always has really fresh homegrown veg. The flavour is unbelievable I’m always raving about it to my clients in the salon. I bought some fresh tomatoes to use in a soup. They are Romano Tomatoes and perfect for cooking. I used half to make a Spagbol sauce and the other half in this soup.

  
Anyway here’s what you need.

1. 3 Carrots
2. 1 Onion
3. 1 Parsnip
4. 3 Cloves of Garlic 
5. 2 Beef Oxo cubes
6. Pinch of basil,oregano, cumin & black pepper. 

Method:

Chop all the veg and make 3 pints of beef stock.

Sautée the onion & garlic in a large saucepan with a little water until soft.

Add in the basil, oregano and cumin.

Add the chopped carrots and parsnip with the beef stock & bring to the boil until the carrots and parsnip begin to soften.

Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes.

Turn off heat and leave to cool. Using a blender blitz until smooth. You can add more stock if you prefer a thin soup.

Heat up as you wish and enjoy. I love this on cold evenings. It’s so filling and warm. Just perfect for a pre dinner snack or great to take to work for lunch. The fresh tomatoes add a delicious flavour to the soup & it’s so easy to make. Soup will keep in the fridge for a few days and can also be frozen.

  

  

That’s all from me for today. Hope you like this recipe. It’s a simple but delicious healthy meal perfect for Autumn. As always thanks for reading and don’t forget to hit share.

Love Maria xx

Hey Everyone 

I love autumn, it’s actually my favourite season to dress for. I’ve been looking around getting a few ideas. We have a few events to look forward to in the coming months. I’ve just had a quick look on River Island and picked out a few of my favourites at the moment. I’ve added links in case there’s anything you might like to buy So just click on the link (example Molly denims)it will bring you straight to River Island.com where You can purchase. Handy eh?

Molly denims 
You really can’t go wrong with River Island jeans. They are great for dressing up or dressing down. I have had my eye on this colour “Molly” pair for a while.  

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Bardot dress

I really like the look of this dress, You can’t really go wrong with black can you? There’s a casual sexiness to this little guna. Dressy or casual, I think it could work both ways.

  
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Kimono style dress

  

I   spotted this limited edition dress and I love the sleeves and the gold belt. I think it’s a must have. Dare I mention it, but the party season is coming up soon. This is a great little number throw on a pair of black opaque tights and away you go.  

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Dark red jumpsuit
I love this culotte style jumpsuit. I think it’s very classy. I’m not sure if the shape will work on me personally but I will definitely try this on. I think it’s a beautiful autum shade. So elegant.

  
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Black play suit
This one is a little bit of a wild card. It looks a bit too short for me, but again I’d definitely try it on. Black tights would be essential for my legs anyway. It could work though, I’m thinking I could wear this on  a girls night out with loads of prosecco, and lots of laughs.

  
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 Ankle boots

It’s the season for getting cosy and time to grab a pair of these gorgeous ankle boots. I love the nude colour they would look great with those fab Molly jeans.

  
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Suede tassel heels
I had been stalking a pair of Steve Madden shoes very similar to these in the U.S. I decided to leave them in the end as my foot felt a bit squashed in them. However I found these little gems and they are right on trend with the suede tassels. Rocking that seventies vibe.

 

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Coat 
Last but not least, this tan coat looks so cosy and warm. It’s definitely on my Wishlist.

 

So there’s a few of the items I’m lusting after at the moment. I just thought I’d write a little post and share them with You all. Be sure to let me know if you decide to buy any of these items. If you enjoyed this post please hit the Facebook icon below to share it, or leave me a comment. Thanks for reading.

Love Maria