Live Elle: January 2017

Outfit Of the Day - Snow Flakes and a Touch of Grey

(Cardigan, Bag & Scarf - ZARA, Turtleneck & Leggings - H&M, Shoes - New Look)

What's the one thing you want to do when its super cold outside? for me it's to stay all warm and snuggled up inside especially when the temperature is at a minus. Being in Paris for a few short days, I obviously wanted to make the most of my time here by going several places I do go when I'm here. Paris somehow seemed to have been slightly colder than London or at least happened to be the case for the few days I was there. I even got to witness a little snow falling down which added a nice touch and happened to be exactly when I was taking my outfit of the day photos.. Hence the first photo of me looking above (spur of the moment).

I decided to sport a cosy chic look. Over-laying is a trend which I have always loved, especially when it's the same colour in different tones, I just love how they all blend together nicely. I bought this thick cardigan which is oversized in length rather than in width - it might not look like it but I assure you it's a bonus for these winter months, it keeps me so warm. When travelling for a few short days, you never have a big wardrobe choice to choose from. I decided to travel with my flat biker boots as I knew that they would be the most comfortable and permit me to walk for as long as I want as well as compliment any outfit I chose to wear whilst on holiday. Let's be honest you can't really go wrong with Black Biker Boots - this is 'wear' smart packing comes in, and over the last few years of travelling back and forth - I have somehow become a pro. It might not always be the most glamorous of outfits, I always end up being on holiday wishing I had a different pair of shoes on hand, or that blouse I thought I wouldn't need but then find it suitable for the occasion but for me it's about staying presentable and remotely within style and to make it work with the few outfit choices I do bring to make me ready for the day ahead. I try to prioritise comfort without forfeiting fashion even more when being in the capital of less is always more, a motto that I carry with me wherever I go.

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, by Millie Ganado

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Bonjour PARIS

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WHAT'S FOR BREAKFAST?

Although my coffee is pretty much a staple first thing, I like to switch round what I eat in the morning. It's usually once I'm sipping through my coffee do I decide what's on the menu. Breakfast is known to be important we're all aware, but it also happens to be my favourite meal of the day - give me breakfast for lunch or dinner anytime ....Eggs, turkey bacon, waffles, pancakes.... mmmm OK i'm getting carried away here! I believe that how you start your day, is how you set your whole entire routine. I always like to keep things interesting when it comes to breakfast and this morning I decided to make a chia pudding with mango and peach, just the thought of it sounded amazing but the taste is just even better believe me on this.

CHIA PUDDING WITH MANGO & PEACH

- x1 natural yoghurt pot (you can use soy or coconut yoghurt to make this Dairy free)

- Chia Seeds

- x1 Mango

- x1 Ripe peach

- x1 mixture of nuts and seeds of your choice

- x1tsp of honey

HOW TO:

It's quite simple you have to start by mixing your yoghurt and chia seeds together, the amount of chia seeds you put in depends on the texture you like your pudding. I added about x2 tbsp worth (which didn't make it super thick nor liquidy) and stirred with a drizzle of honey. Once you've mixed it all together, just put the mixture in the fridge for about 20 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell. In the mean time, I usually just prep my fruit, dice them up and the time would already be up, so it really is not much of a waiting period. However, in the worst case, you could do this the night before if you're in a hurry, I'm yet to try that my mornings seems to have gotten a little less crazy!

Right on to the toppings, what fruit you decide to put in really depends on what you have in your fridge, and your taste buds. I happen to have peaches and mango at the moment. I've been craving fresh fruit lately and well I think I have just added something else to start craving in the mornings!

I garnished it with a mixture of nuts and seeds I put together, I mixed in some chopped up hazelnut (AMAZING) walnuts, & pumpkin seeds. This mixture is always ready for when I want to add it in my porridge, yoghurt, on a toast or even in my salads for an added crunch the options are endless and I do recommend to keep a stash of different seeds and nuts on hand in your kitchen, you'd be surprised how much more you use them once they're all combined together!

I have yet another long day and I know that chia seeds will keep me full for longer. I am digging in to this beauty whilst I write this post, the sun came out so I'm soon going to go for a run, in which this pudding works well as a pre (or post) workout meal.

Also, Can I just express my gratitude at how I happened to find a long teaspoon in my kitchen. Otherwise this would have been so much harder to eat with a regular teaspoon, although I would have still been up for that challenge!

Let me know if you try this and what you think! Have a fab Wednesday X