by Jackie Brooks | Oct 13, 2016 | Featured
In the old days when Elvis was still alive and when we yearned for a white Christmas, and the Winters were a guaranteed zero degrees, the coat was a ‘must have’ and one of the big investments of the season.
Nowadays it is not so important to flaunt the latest design in warm outerwear as leather jackets, bombers, and parkas have taken over from the traditional coat.
But I have recently seen a comeback in the overcoat, and can see some great designs remerging this season.
Starting with a gorgeous herringbone at Jigsaw at £298.
jigsaw herringbone coat grey
Women’s Double Camel at Topshop at £59
double breasted coat
M & S Women’s Black or Pebble coloured Coat at £45
petite button through belted mac
4 seasons hooded parka at John Lewis at £229
four seasons hooded padded parka
Isabel Marant, Etoile faux fur at www.mytheresa.com for £335.000
etoile adams faux fur coat
So wrap up and enjoy the Winter ride, we need to look cool but stay very warm indeed.
by Jackie Brooks | Sep 19, 2016 | Celebrity, Fashion, Featured
It’s London Fashion Week again, and if you think that it is just for the young stick insects who can carry off the fabulous but unrealistic fashions, you may have a case.
But curves on the catwalk are a big topic of discussion these days and we are delighted that some size savvy designers are putting their lives on the line by helping the average size 16 woman, accessibility and recognition in the high fashion arena as well as one the high street.
Ashley Graham made an impact at New York Fashion Week as she proudly presented her lingerie collection, alongside plus-size model, and friend Kylie Jenner, Jordyn Woods. The model, who is 27 who rose to fame with her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and she headed up a collection of plus-size models to showcase her new bed wear collection.
A young Russian model has been accused of anorexia after her recent Instagram pics revealed her emaciated body in casual poses, which were denied and she retorted by showing photographs of herself gauging on a big mac. I am not convinced, as we all know where that can lead, and I am not accusing, but just saying.
So perhaps we ‘real women’ should view London Fashion Week as an indication of where the fashion trends are heading and adapt accordingly, and know that these skinny catwalk ladies are in fact just a small representative of the female statistic.
I personally just enjoy the theatricality of the event, and know that we have a long way to go to convince the fashionistas that we are in fact beautiful in our own skin, and can make an impact at whatever size we are.
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by Jackie Brooks | Sep 3, 2016 | Featured, GloKitchen
I know I am writing for Mama’s Kitchen at Glotime.tv, but this recipe is courtesy of my late great Grandma who has passed down the secret of Star Roasties for me to share with you today. Shhhhh I am hearing rumblings of disapproval from the secret grandma’s gang, but sometimes you have to just go with your gut and do it anyway.
Beginning with Roast Lamb, this recipe is sure to tempt the most resistant meat eaters, as it rouses the very basic responses of culinary gratification.
Select a good size Breast of Lamb depending on the amount of Dinner Guests you are expecting. I am reluctant to give to an idea of weight, as this varies with each family. But let me warn you, the bigger the piece the better as they will definitely go back for more, and will even demand it cold later on, or take some home in a bag.
ROAST LAMB
Smother the meat with a jar of Mango Chutney
Sprinkle fresh or dried Rosemary
Place into a roasting pan and pre-heated oven
Roast for 20 mins at a high heat of 220 degrees
After 20 mins turn down the heat to 200 degrees
Roast slowly for 2-3 hours depending on size of joint (25 mins per 500g)
For Roast Potatoes to take your breath away. It does help if you purchase a particular type of tatty like Maris Piper or King Edwards, which respond well to a quick bashing and a good roasting.
ROAST POTATOES
Peel potatoes and wash thoroughly
Place in saucepan and cover with cold water
Partly boil for five minutes
Strain all the water from pan
Jiggle potatoes around saucepan so sides are scuffed
Place in roasting dish
Sprinkle olive oil over each potato
Place in pre-headed oven at 200 degrees for 45 minutes
Carefully turn potatoes every 15 minutes
Increase heat 220 degrees to crisp
As long as you time it right, you will have the Roast to die for. Serve with vegetables and salad of your choice. You will feel you have died and gone to heaven.
