Saturday, 10 September 2011

eating on a budget


one of the most challenging parts of being at school is eating. if you are like most students, you are always purchasing while conscious of a budget. if you are like most young women, you are always watching your waistline and if you are like most normal people, you want to want to eat something that tastes good. normally i cook with a lot of fresh ingredients and produce like fruit and veg, inexpensive canned foods like lentils and chickpeas as well as with plenty of low fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt. today i made a little something that is quick, inexpensive and healthy. 

chickpeas and red peppers in caramelized onions with goat cheese

  • half a can of chickpeas
  • half a red pepper
  • one onion
  • dash of parsley 
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • one tbsp of sugar
  • one dash of dijon mustard
  • olive oil for sautéing 
  • one tsp crumbled light herbed goat cheese (a bit of a splurge for a student but you can use light feta or mozzarella if you prefer)
sauté onions with salt, pepper, parsley, and sugar on med high for 15 mins or so until tender and caramelized. add chickpeas and pepper and let ingredients merry for a few moments before adding the mustard. when all ingredients are well coated with the sauce of the onions, turn off heat pour into a bowl and top with goats cheese. voila!

Friday, 9 September 2011

an underwater sculpture park












jason de caires taylor is an english sculptor who has and continues to produce the most incredibly unique pieces of underwater sculpture. his work is stunning but more importantly this clever artist has produced works that serves a practical function. over time the works facilitate an environment for marine life and encourage the growth of the ever endangered coral reef. he has installed works around the world including places like cancun, grenada and greece. jason was born to an english father and guyanese mother but his work can be seen as reflective of his west indian roots. it is great to know there is so much talent investing in the west indian art scene. 

Thursday, 8 September 2011

fashion week


ny fashion week starts today! so excited to see what all the designers pull out for the fashion season ahead! designers that i am most excited about....michael kors, tory burch, monique lhuillier, tracy reese, dvf, jenny packham, carolina herrera, nanette lepore, j.mendel and so many more.....(ok well that is a lot but i am too excited to exclude anyone!!) 

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

fall fever


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1. Toggle coat $178 - topshop.com 2. Oasis cable knit hat £12 - oasis-stores.com 3. ASOS mitten glove $15 - asos.com 4. Dorothy Perkins hair bow accessory £8 - dorothyperkins.com 5. Knit cardigan $96 - topshop.com 6. Leather boots $300 - topshop.com 7. Legging £14 - warehouse.co.uk 8. Dorothy Perkins brown leather messenger bag £48 - dorothyperkins.com


realistically i want this entire collection of things to get me through the fall. oh how i cannot wait until shopping next weekend! 

midweek madness


pathway

walls

blush

detail

peonies

master

kitchen

rad desk

crib

tips

watercolour

love
images via pinterest

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

back to school shopping....at 21

my stationary....amazing animal print pens (love the cheetah)

my gadget....new speakers for blasting caribbean music (so i feel at home)

in my lunch box....thanks dad such a great sending off pressie

my uniform....another pressie from dads lulu lemon leggins a winter staple in my mind
so i am back to school, settled in and unpacked finally. for a change my dad was here to drop me at school as it is my last year and we went and did a last year sendoff shop and boy did i get lucky. we got all my school supplies and more! we did a little damage at the supermarket as well so i am fully stocked with fresh fruit and veg, two packs of diet coke (obviously) and lots and lots of toilet paper. i can't believe thursday will be my last first day of school ever ( unless i do that master i am contemplating...hmmmm). such a scary thought! i have had a first day of school every year for 19 years! that's a super long time. 
anyone else preparing for the first day of school?? 

Monday, 5 September 2011

what i am going to miss about home.....

this little boy is going to be so big at christmas...will miss him tons

cooking meals at home 

these two rascals are also going to be huge

the weather....bright sunny days

my crazy family especially the cousins

good ole pops

and of course friends 
i am off to today! 4 1/2 months of summer at home has come and gone and it is time to say goodbye to all the things i have to leave behind until christmas. it is always bitter sweet but i am trying to focus on the fact that it is my last and final time leaving for school in september. on one hand it is always hard to say goodbye to everyone and pack up your little life in one suitcase for another year of studies. but on the other hand i am excited to go back to see great housemates, start my fall shopping and get this final year of school started! 
goodbye barbados see you soon for an amazing christmas xxxx