Unicorn Sunset Brogues

Another order I did last week. I love unicorns and I love these colours, so these were probably one of my favourite orders ever. The sky in the background took forever but it was totally worth it.

Fashion Favs Friday - 22/06/12

This is probably my all time favourite combination of colours; bright pink, turquoise and a hint of bright orange. Here are my etsy fashion favs for this friday.

1. Blackbird And The Owl - A shop full of adorable and affordable purses. These hand crafted leather bags would make a beautiful gift for someone.
2. Love Sexton - Bright and bold feather earrings are really trendy this summer, and I just can't get enough of the ones in this shop.
3. Dream Nation - This shop is an absolute feast for the eyes. All of the clothes are organic and eco friendly. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their fun prints and comfy looking leggings.
4. Shirley Jonkers - Very unique clothes with a wow factor. You would certainly turn heads wearing these awesome clothes!
5. Blue Bird Lab - These geometric necklaces are bold and beautiful. They have an attention to detail that sets them apart from the rest.

Vegan Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

 

I made these cookies on friday for my mum and her friends, and I have to say, I'm kind of impressed with how they turned out.

Ingredients:

• 200g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 120g soya spread or dairy free alternative
• 65g caster sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbs orange juice (add more if mixture is too dry)
• 200g smashed up plain chocolate
• the zest of an unwaxed orange

1. Preheat the oven to 180c

2. In a large mixing bowl mix the flour, salt and baking powder.

3. Cream the sugar, orange juice, orange zest and melted soya spread in and add to the flour mixture. Mix it all together.

4. Form a ball of dough, roll it out onto a floured surface using a floured rolling pin. Until the dough is 1/4-1/2 an inch thick. Cut out whatever shapes you want.

5. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake for 8-12 mins until the edges are slighly brown/

7. Leave at least 10 minutes to cool, then NOM THEM ALL!