Friday Favourites

I'm in love with spring.

Not just because it's warm, and I get to actually walk outside with bare arms without getting frostbite, but because I think there are so many new clothing choices.

Personally, I stick to two major trends: pastels and brights. In other words, polar opposites.

Since I already did quite a pastel themed Friday Favourites, I thought I'd now do the other end of the spectrum.

1) Asos Goldie Maxi Skirt, $94.10

This skirt had to be first on my spring bright Friday Favourites. Deep blues are generally a colour which I think flatter just about every skin tone, every hair colour, just about every person. That alongside the gorgeous print make this the must-have spring/summer maxi skirt to be worn day or night.

2) Asos Oh My Love Scuba Skater Dress, $65.87

Yellow is a little iffy. It can look amazing or it can make you look like a clown. But, I think with the right skin tone and a little tan, this dress could look amazing. If you don't believe me take a look at The Londoner, Rosie looks like an absolute babe rockin this pretty little frock.

3) River Island Yellow Lemon Print Clutch, $36

This fruity clutch adds an freshens (get it?) any of your winter blacks and greys without looking like you're stuck in last season. The lime green, cobalt blue combo is also super in this season.

4) Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Unapologetic, $6.49

These matte balms have one of the biggest cult followings and there's no surprise why. I picked up my first one ever (what can I say I'm a late bloomer!) in 'Unapologetic' today and am in love with the smooth texture and bright pink pigment.

5) Topshop Swoon Heart Print Slippers, $45

I've recently become obsessed with slippers as a substitute for plain ol' flats. I feel like they have so much more character to them and there are so many adorable prints like this one out this season.

Let me know what 'bright' spring trends you're looking forward to trying!

Love, Milly

Guilt Free Ice Cream

Some people are able to eat whatever they want and not gain a pound. I, unfortunately, will never ever (add about 10 more 'ever's on to that) be one of those people.

But, instead of accepting my fate while I binge watch Grey's Anatomy with a tub of chocolate Häagen-Dazs in my lap, I've decided to make a lifestyle change.

To continue to get my sugar fix in this troubling time, I rely on delicious recipes like this guilt-free chocolate peanut butter ice cream.



It's sugar free, dairy free, and the flavour can be modified to whatever you feel like.

This recipe is enough to make either a normal amount for two people or a very large scoop for one. As per usual I chose to share with me, myself, and I.


What you need...

1.5 frozen bananas
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1.5 tablespoons of cocoa powder

That's it. I know, I know, this is the mother of all diet dessert recipes, you can thank me later.

I will say that it tastes quite peanut buttery (technical term) like this so you could choose to add more cocoa powder or less peanut butter depending on your taste.


What you do...

Freeze the bananas overnight or at least for a few hours. I recommend peeling and chopping them beforehand.

Throw them into the blender and do your worst. It may look quite grainy at first, but just scrape down the sides every once in a while until you get a smooth, creamy texture like this...

Once the banana is smooth, add your chosen flavouring.

I chose to add a big scoop of natural peanut butter and a tablespoon of cocoa powder. If you'd like an extra kick of sweetness, add a spoon of honey to the mix.

Blend once more and voila!

You can freeze the mixture a little while longer or eat it on the spot....you can probably guess which one I chose (I'm only human!).

I topped it off with strawberries to add some freshness to the dessert, but I'm sure that crushed up peanuts or dark chocolate shavings would be equally delicious.

It looks naughty, tastes sweet, and is 100% healthy. Sold yet?

Love, Milly

Ice Beaches and Dim Sum

To celebrate the start of my spring break and the end of Sara's, we headed out for some good ol' Toronto exploring.

It was the first balmy (and by balmy I mean we were barely out of the negative temperature range) day we've had in a loonngg time, so we decided that a stroll through Yorkville was just what the doctor ordered. 

We started out at a restaurant I've been meaning to try for a long time, Dynasty. 

Dynasty is a Chinese restaurant right in the heart of Yorkville that has some of the best Dim Sum in the city. 

We ordered an absolute feast of BBQ pork buns, ginger chicken buns, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf with chicken, har gow dumplings, and golden sesame balls. 

Our eyes may have been a teensy weensy bit bigger than our stomachs. Whoops. 

 The har gow with the most delicious shrimp filling were my personal favourite!

                              

In a close second were the BBQ pork buns.

I could eat these all day...in fact I may have thought it was a good idea to shove a whole one in my mouth the minute they arrived. 

Gracefulness is apparently not one of my strengths.

We topped off the meal with the sesame balls and a last cup of green tea. 

In an attempt to not be filled with food guilt for the next week, we decided to wander through the Yorkville Icefest sculptures. 

Can I just say that whoever makes these is my new personal hero. They managed to make huge chunks of ice into such detailed sculptures...if that isn't art I don't know what is!

We drifted towards the beach themed sculptures to comfort ourselves over the fact that we won't be feeling the sand in our toes this spring break. 

   Oh well, at least we got an icey tiki bar!

Our good friend Jack (though you may know him as Mr. Frost) and his friend the giant sea turtle also consoled us in this troubling time. 

We even managed to set sail for the high seas!

It may not be the beach but all in all not too shabby of a start to this much needed holiday.

Love, Milly

Friday Favourites

Unfortunately it's been exam period lately so I haven't been able to post much. On the bright side, my last exam is this morning meaning lots of fun posts are coming up!

I didn't really have much of a theme planned when I was making this Friday Favourites, but it seems like it has quite a childlike theme about it.

Maybe it's my wishing it was nap time instead of exam time or impending uni decisions, but I hope you enjoy these childlike favourites as much as I do.

1) Star Crew Cashmere Sweater, $365

I love how whimsical and springy this sweater is. Plus it would be the perfect 4th of July sweater to showcase spirit without sporting an Uncle Sam or Wonder Woman costume. It's quite pricey, but nothing compares to a versatile ultra comfy cashmere sweater

2) Tech Me on Your Trip Laptop Sleeve, $34.99

You all know how obsessed I am with puns, which is why I was immediately attracted to the name of this case. Herschel Supply & Co. make really nice bags so there's no question about quality but I just love the individual print. The little toy cars are so adorable that they make me forget for a smidge of a second that they're concealing my evil laptop.

3) A Fox of Chocolates Container, $32.99

Again, another pun--I just can't resist! This little chocolate container is so adorable. I think I would actually use it to store my studs or some other form of jewellery, but no matter it's use it's such a sweet (get it) accessory to have around the house.

4) Ancient Greek Sandals, $240

This favourite calls for some confession time. When I was a kid I was obsessed with greek mythology to the point where I would fall asleep clutching D'Aulaires (my favourite myth book) every night. Sad, I know. I may have moved past this phase but I couldn't help revisiting my obsession with these Hermes inspired sandals! There's also loads of other styles of greek sandals on the site if the wings are too much for you.

5) Hola Fox Scarf, $30.55

This scarf comes in both navy and soft grey, both of which are beautiful designs. I'm not sure why, but I seem to slowly be building up a wardrobe overtaken with woodland animals (I have a fawn sweater that I'm obsessed with!). Yet another perfect season-to-season accessory.


Sorry again for the lack of posting lately, I promise to put the spring back in my step with this much needed break!

Love, Milly

Winter Lip Tips

Most people's winters appear to be coming to an end, but if today is any indication, mine is far from over.

I find that winter takes an extreme toll on two parts of my face: skin and lips.

Moisturisers are quite difficult to recommend because everyone's skin is so different. Though if any of you suffer from sever winter dryness like me, I heavily recommend Clinique Moisture Surge or Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation (my sister swears by it!).

So instead I thought I would share my winter lips routine with all of you.

The first step to having soft lips is exfoliating--especially if you like to wear matte lip stains in the winter months, this step is a must.

My weapon of choice is e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator

You can tell how much I love this product by how worn down it is. It's infused with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Avocado, Grape and Jojoba Oils and has little beads that work to exfoliate your lips as you rub it on. Best part? It tastes like brown sugar!

After using it for about two weeks, I've definitely noticed a difference in how soft my lips are. Highly recommend this product, especially because it is such a steal at only $3.00! As of now I believe you can buy this line at Target in Canada, but I'm not sure if they specifically carry this product as I bought it online.

Next step is moisturizing.

I've recently stumbled upon the most magnificent lip balm in the world. Big statement, I know, but Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm rightfully deserves it.

I've tried tons of lip balms before, but always found that they had no long-lasting effects on my perpetually chapped lips. Rêve de Miel, with it's huge cult following, is exactly the opposite. It's an extremely lush lip balm which penetrates deep into your poor chapped lips to give long-lasting results.

Although I've only recently purchased it, I think the pot will last me for quite some time, which makes the $17 purchase price (Shoppers Drug Mart) well worth it.

Let me know your winter lip must-haves!

Love, Milly