Wardrobe Diaries: A date at the range

As an early Mother's Day present this year my husband went the unconventional route and bought me a pistol. I guess that's what happens when you marry a soldier. We went to the range on the weekend, him with his gun and me with my new 9mm Springfield XDM Compact. This outfit was perfect for the occasion, comfortable, casual and most importantly black coloured. All those Hollywood action films make shooting look way too easy.

Sneak peek at me and my muzzle flash

{ max & co parka . kookai tee . tj maxx shorts . leather backpak found at flea market . jewelry by house of harlow, amrita singh, gorjanna, jennifer zuener, ariel gordon . tom ford sunglasses }

Wardrobe Diaries: Colour Me Coral

Shirt, shorts, fedora, flats and a luxe baby bag make the perfect ensemble for the Battalion picnic at husband's work. I love the look of a wide brim fedora, it's a little more feminine and actually keeps the sun out (mind-blowing). This outfit conjures up images of driving through Europe in a little convertible (cue in road trip scene from Only You) all I'm missing is the silk scarf fluttering in the wind.

{ gap shirt . jlo for khols skort . khols fedora . louis vuitton bag . shoes from tj maxx
christian dior oversized watch }

Friday's fancies

Nothing is more lovely than coming across a field of wild flowers. 

Nail colour Nice is Nice by Essie.

Finally warm enough to let my baby girl play in the rain. Simple joys. 

Nothing says warm weather like a bucket full of fresh strawberries.

My baby girl ran over beaming with pride and placed this tiny flower into my hand. 

Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Reduction

It's strawberry season again!  I took the girls strawberry picking yesterday, they had so much fun playing out in the sunshine and eating fresh berries. We never actually got around to picking any berries ourselves.  I did make sure we didn't leave empty handed so we came home with a bucket of pre-picked strawberries instead. 

For me, the best way to enjoy strawberries is to just wash and eat. However, this recipe for a balsamic reduction dressing really brings out the strawberry's natural flavours. In fact it's so good that I don't think I can go back to having fresh berries without a little balsamic sauce on the side. Try it out, you won't be disappointed! 

xx Jenee C.

Fresh picked local strawberries.

Prep strawberries while sauce is reducing.

Reduce balsamic vinegar and brown sugar till sauce thickens.

Drizzle on sauce and enjoy! 

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 pint fresh strawberries

Method

1. Wash strawberries.

2. Combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in saucepan. Bring to boil, let sauce reduce and thicken on medium heat about 7 minutes. Be careful not to caramelise the sauce, add more balsamic vinegar if that happens. 

3. Prep strawberries however way you prefer, garnish with icing sugar and mint or basil leaf. 

4. Drizzle on balsamic sauce and serve.

5. Store extra sauce to use on salads, fruit etc. 

* More strawberry recipes to come...

Wardrobe Diaries: Winter In Springtime

It has been unseasonably cool the last week. I even had to break out my faux fur and quilted jacket. But I must admit, the layered neutral shades of black, grey and white do make a lovely colour scheme. These are my favourite pair of shorts, I wear them with everything so be prepared to see more of them in future posts.

{ burberry quilted jacket . bb dakota faux fur gilet . mng shirt . lollita shorts . oroton bag . witchery belt . socks old . nine west loafers }