Tuesday 19 June 2012

Bronze the World…

Bronze the World…

When I think of Bronzer Sunsets pop into my head!

I’m going to admit I wasn’t always a fan of bronzer. I know what you’re thinking "what is this girl on!" Well it was just because I’m very worried about make up lines and Blending took far too long in the morning on the way to work. But my world changed a few years ago, maybe 3 who can tell at this point my mind is slowly going ;)


Anyway a few years back I discovered Dallas. Not Dallas Texas but Dallas Benefit Bronzer. I fell in love and with time I started trying new ones although I do tend to go back to Dallas ;)



It gives me such a warm and sun-kissed glow on my cheeks and I look like I've been back from a great vacation on the beach! Dallas is expensive but if used right will last you up to a year. A great investment I think.


Some of the other bronzers I’ve tried and tested and loved are One hot Minute also by Benefit. I loved the glow and shine effect and it went on smooth and lovely on my cheeks. I generally would only apply it once in the morning and not have to reapply it again all day which I love in a product. There is one small draw back to this product and that the tin. It can go everywhere if you’re not careful. Turn it the wrong way and open it and the powder can go all over your clothes or work tops. I’m very careful when opening mine and what I do is put a little on a tissue and then dip my brush into the tissue and it works perfect for me.

Gosh Giant Sun Poweder Bronzing - for fresh tanned look all year round. Give your skin exactly the kind of candor, after what you want. You can apply to entire face, or to refresh their cheeks. I have to say I felt this was a little dark until I got a little tan then it was ok. But for €19.99 I don’t it’s worth it when you might use it a few times year. I gave it to a friend who is a lot darker then me and she loves it.




I'm always on the look out for new and exciting Bronzer tell me what your Favourite one is?



Wednesday 6 June 2012

Molten Mess


Hey all, Meet my brother's new puppy, Mini. She is 12 weeks old and she is driving my mother insane haha thank god i'm not living at home! My Mam got her for my baby brother, When I say "baby" I mean he's 19 but the baby of the family haha

Mini is a Dalmatian and she's getting bigger by the day and her spots are coming out more and more every day aswell. She's a cutie!

This afternoon I was in a Chocolate mood. I decided a Chocolate Mess was in order, I mean A Molten Mess. So easy, So yummy, so do it ;)

Molten Mess 
1 1/2 cups of Flour
1 1/2 Cups of Sugar
3/4 Cocoa Powder (sifted)
1 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1 Cup of Milk
8 Tablespoons of Butter
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
3 Cups of Marshmallows

Topping
1/4 cup Cream
1/4 cup of Light Corn Syrup
1/2 Cup of Milk Chocolate (Chopped)
1/2 Cup of Shredded Coconut

Preheat oven 350 degress f. 




Make sure to spray your tin with low fat cooking spray.


Use Good Cocoa Powder.


Mix Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder and Salt.
Mix them well together in a Medium to Large Bowl.


Melt Butter and Add Milk, Eggs and Vanilla and whisk together very well.


When its Whisked together, Pour into the Flour mix and and mix together well without beating the mixture!



Then pour into your tin.



Put into your Pre heated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, You will know its cooked when you pierce it and it comes out clean.


While the cakes is baking, You can make your topping.
In a medium Saucepan combine the cream, Corn Syrup and Chocolate. Stir over medium heat until Chocolate is melted.  



When the cake is done pop the Marshmallows over the top and put back into the oven until the marshmallows have melted.


When you take it out of the over use a knife that's been dipped into a hot water to spread the marshmallows.



Then pour the Chocolate Topping over the top and then sprinkle the coconut over the top.



When the Molten Mess has cooled down cut it into whatever shape you would like.


Best eaten slightly warm and just pre-warning you its very sticky!

Hope you all enjoy ;)
Elle