Please keep pyjamas for bedtime

I don’t know about you but I just can’t adjust to the pyjama hype this season. Some trends are best left on the catwalk and for the glossy editorial spreads, for me this is one of them. Whether it is high fashion or not no one should wear pyjamas out in public.

Pucci, D&G and Stella McCartney went for sleepwear on the catwalk for SS12 and now Rihanna, Florence Welch, Kirsten Dunst and many more are being papped out and about in their ‘stylish’ pyjama daywear.

Salma Hayek, Rihanna and Rachel Roy just rolled outta bed

I am all for super comfy clothing but this is taking it too far. Loose fitting, no shape and crazy ass prints - celebs flocking to wear unflattering clothes is giving the passive fashion public the wrong idea.

I don’t care how many people are wearing it this is a tricky trend to master - choose one too loose and your swamping your frame, one too silky and you may as well become Hugh Hefner.

During a fashion segment on This Morning (this morning) a stylist struggled to showcase the pyjama trend from the high street and explained the pieces picked were supposed to be pyjama ‘inspired’ – what?

Technically he showed off a collection of paisley and chain mail outfits that are a trend within themselves as Patrick Kielty rightly pointed out.

Instead of trying to make this trend work for you I say steer clear and just keep pyjamas for when you sleep alone in the bed and for lounging about the house.

Cross-over body bags: My pick

You know you’ve rinsed an item out when it brakes. My favourite bag gave way after buckling under the pressure of being full of things I didn’t necessarily need but carried with me anyway.

All is not lost because there isn’t anything that a needle and thread can’t solve (we're in a recession).

Cross-over body bags or messenger bags are ideal because they are hands-free and without mine it’s a nuisance.

So in between the demise and resurrection of my bag I decided to look at what the shops have to offer and spotted some great substitutes if things don’t work out the second time around.

Leather floral satchel, ASOS £55. Break away from block colour with ASOS's floral messenger. You can't go wrong no matter what the season, florals are always in.

Tumbled messenger bag, Zara £39. Not too big or too small Zara's bleack cross-body bag is the ideal size for everyday wear.

Straw box duffle bag, George at Asda tel: 0800 952 0101. Great size and throwback 90s design Asda's straw style is a standout choice.

Lacrose across body bag, Aldo £24,98. Get fruity with Aldo's messenger bag and inject some juice into your outfit.

Leatherette tassel handbag, Forever21 £24.75. There's plenty of space to fill in this multi-compartment bag.

Bianca x

Topshop nail shades

My ever-expanding nail colour collection could get bigger. Topshop's nail shades have caught my eye.

The fashion store's nail line is one I haven't tried before but according to reviews the polishes are of good quality and produce great results.

The three hues I'm feeling from the left are: Peaches and cream, Domestic Goddess and Windy City.

Peach tones are one of ss12 beauty trends this pale apricot colour could pair well with other pastel shades.

Mauve is classic, chic and a step away from the signature red nail worn out by a lot of us including me.

Dusty blue is an experimental shade for me but I can see it working well for summer.

Now I need to work out which one to buy first.

Bianca x

Jammy dodgers recipe

Yum! Sweet jammy biscuits

Serves: 12
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes

You will need
100g unsalted butter, softened
100g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 egg, slightly beaten
215g plain flour
1tsp baking powder
Raspberry jam to fill

Preparation can get messy

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 160C/gas mark 3. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy and mix in the vanilla. Add the egg and mix in until smooth.

3. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the mixture. Combine gently, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. Lightly flour a flat surface and using a rolling pin, roll the dough to half a centimetre thickness. Cut 24 rounds with a five centimeter crinkle cutter, re-rolling the dough until all the scraps are gone. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

5. Place them on the baking tray as you go. Use a small heart cutter to cut out hearts from the centers of half of the biscuit rounds.

6. Place into the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Turn onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

7. Use the jam to sandwich the biscuits together.

Taken from Red Online recipes, Molly Bakes for Ella Valentines Baking Eggs

Bianca x

H&M spring style 2012 picks

H&M released their top picks for spring 2012, so I thought I'd select a couple items that caught my eye.

Their latest Conscious collection will land in store 12 April. Some of these pieces here are made from organic cotton and recycled polyester.

Mix n match prints and fabrics maybe a new trend I hop on this season.

I can never get enough of bold accessories against subtle shades - always a style win.

Casual is always king for me. Laid back jersey tops make up to majority of my wardrobe and will continue to this season.

The credits -Tops and shorts from the 'Exclusive Glamour' range.
Jewellery normal H&M collection.
Prices TBC.

Bianca x

Birthday

Over the weekend I celebrated my 23rd birthday! On saturday I went to Jamie's Italian with a group friends. The food was amazing, sooo filling and good value for money. I didn't get to snap any pics because we were so busy eating and chit chatting but it was all good fun.

Then we moved on to a club in Old St. to continue the antics before rolling in home at 4am and into bed... zzzzzz.

On sunday, my actual birthday, I had family come home for a big feast and I opened some cute gifts and we all tucked into a giant cupcake!

Bianca x

Bienvenido Miami

During a shopping trip last week, I picked up River Island's Spring 2012 Style Insider magazine. It brings the latest collections instore to life through fashion editorials and trend features.

I am in love with the cover shoot, that was photographed by Ellen von Unwerth. It's a Miami-style editorial with tons of vibrant colour, floral print and sex appeal.

The clashing prints are one of my favourite things about this shoot, zebra on leopard, polka dots and floral and paisley with chainmail. It's and fun and lively way to contrast and combine this season's trends.

So I thought I'd create some Miami heat myself and I brought some black tropical shorts from the store.

I team it with a chiffon pink blouse that had floral piping on the buttons. I didn't clash with another print for this outfit but once I've invested in some piercing prints, I'll give you a peak.

The credits - Photographer: Ellen von Unwerth. Stylist: Karl Plewka. Models: Eliza Cummings

Black Tropical shorts, £20 - River Island. Sleeveless floral chiffon shirt, £12 - Select.

Bianca x