Saturday Recipes - Salads!

Today I dream of eating something light, healthy and full of flavour, like a salad!

After all week of macking on Ben & Jerry's without a minute of exercising my stomach is a bit tired so a good salad would be perfect!

Have a look at these delicious salad recipes I've found for you this week and maybe you'll be convinced that salads don't have to be boring!

Fried Goat Cheese and Fig Salad

A recipe from Framed Cooks, a fantastic food blog that I've already mentioned here, here and here :) This week I will share with you three recipes from that inspirational blog because I couldn't decide which one is the best :)

I love fresh figs and figs with prosciutto make one of the greatest combinations ever. I can't wait to try this one! Click here for the recipe!

Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

Shrimp and watermelon on one plate...really!? I have to try this unusual combination - sweet and salty and tropical and soooo delicous looking! Get the recipe here!

Coconut Shrimp Salad

Yes, another shrimp salad :) I think that shimps and prawn are great alternatives for meat in the Summer, they don't make you feel so full plus they're healthy and delicious :)

The basis of the salad is corn, cooked shrimp, fresh parsley or cilantro, and a chopped up avocado with a handful of toasted and sweetened coconut flakes. Find the recipe here!

 Photos from Framed-mylifeonepictureatatime.blogspot.com

Zucchini Crudo

Okay, it's not a salad but it's made of fresh vegetabled so it counts, no? 

This recipe from Kiss My Spatula is just perfect for summer - light and easy to make. Raw courgette drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice with crumbled feta cheese - this sounds divine!

Photo from Kissmyspatula.com

Poached Salmon Salad with Feta Cheese

A recipe from the brilliant food photographer and cook, Katie from her blog What Katie Ate. This recipe is calling to me. I love all the ingredients and it looks wonderful!

Photo from Whatkatieate.blogspot.com

Sunshine Citrus Salad

This has to be one of the prettiest breakfasts I've ever seen!

This recipe from My New Roots involves a selection of citrus fruits with a home made Ginger Bay Lime Syrup, but it can be modified anyway you like it using fresh herbs or spices.

Photo from Mynewroots.blogspot.com

Aaaaand for dessert....

Snickers Cupcakes

I know, I know, it is not the healthiest thing but I just couldn't resist :)

Don't blame me, just read this: Chocolate cupcake, filled with a caramel-Snickers mixture, topped with caramel buttercream and garnished with additional Snickers and caramel sauce. Wow, that's what I call pure decadence :) Get the recipe here!

Photo from Annies-eats.net

Salad days :)

Suno Fall/Winter 2011 Collection

Today I dream of Suno's new Fall/Winter 2011/12 collection.

The brand was formed in 2008 by Max Osterweis and it's designed by Erin Beatty. In the new collection Suno expands its range of prints and knits.

Although I said in the last post that I'm not really keen on prints I might change my mind :)

Have a look at the lookbook and watch the video to learn more about Suno!

Photos from Sunony.com

Prints charming :)

Anja Rubik by Carter Smith

Today I dream of this wonderful photoshoot of Anja Rubik by Carter Smith.

This is one my all time favourites editorials! Anja looks just amazing here, so fresh, sweet and innocent.

The colours are so vibrant that the pictures almost transport you to that beautiful place in the sun and remind me of how much I need a holiday :)

These mesmerizing pictures were taken in 2005 and appeared in Vogue UK. See the full photoshoot here!

 Photos from Fashion-spreads.com

Thousand Island dresses :)

Vilshenko Collections

Today I dream of Vilshenko's new collection. 

Vilshenko is the line of Olga Vilshenko - a designer from the Ural region of Russia who combines a sense of eastern heritage, artistry and folklore with western couture.

This new fashion label was launched with a Spring/Summer 2011 collection in London which is inspired by '60s silhouettes and a structured '90s masculinity.

Classic construction, minimalist silhouettes and rich detailing are the brand's characteristic features. Have a look at some of my favourite looks from the the Spring/Summer 2011 collection as well as the new Autumn/Winter 2011/12 collection!

Autumn/Winter 20011/12 Collection - I don't usually like prints but these ones totally enchanted me!

   Photos from Vilshenko.com

From Russia with Love :)

Saturday Recipes - Unique Desserts!

Today I dream of trying these unconventional dessert recipes. Hope you'll enjoy them :)

6-Layer Rich Chocolate Malted & Toasted-Marshmallow Cake

Campfire delight! This cake is possibly the most delicious looking cake I’ve ever seen, just have a look at it! Six layers of dark chocolate cake, Belgian chocolate malted frosting and toasted-marshmallow vanilla frosting with bits of crispy marshmallow in every bite. Thank you Sweetapolita for this amazing recipe!

Photos from Sweetapolita.com

Doughnut Muffins

Doughnuts in the shape of muffins? Amazing! The fluffy insides with their cinnamon and sugar coating create a flavor that is enough to make anyone drool. What more do you need? :) Find the recipe here!

Photo from Howto-simplify.com

Tiramisu Pancakes

Dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert? I really need to try this recipe from The Ivory Hut!

Photo from Ivoryhut.com

Double Fudge Oreo Crunch Cookies

Oreos make so many things better, don't they? These cookies from How Sweet It Is look so rich and chocolaty!

Photo from Howsweeteats.com

Malteser Layer Cake

This recipe is from the Poires au Chocolat's blog and it's my dream birthday cake this year :)

Photo from Sniadanieutiffanyego.blogspot.com

Cheesecake In a Jar

Anything in a jar looks so cool, no? :) It's so simple to make and you can modify it to accommodate any toppings and flavors you want. The first one is a traditional strawberry cheesecake and the second one is chocolate with an Oreo cookie crust that seriously made me drool :) Find the recipe here!

Photos from Iammommy.typepad.com

Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles

These popsicles from Bakers Royale look just perfect for hot Summer days. Only three ingredients: 1½ cup pureed strawberries, ½ cup crushed vanilla Oreos (yes, Oreos again!) and 2 cups vanilla yogurt - how simple is that!?

Photo from Bakersroyale.com

Om nom nom! :D

H&M Fall 2011 Collection

Today I dream of H&M's new Fall 2011 collection.

"Most pieces are fashion classics updated with a new silhouette, shape, or simply new styling" says H&M Head of Design Ann-Sofie Johansson.

Karlie Kloss, who is one of my favourite models, appears in the Fall lookbook with her prefect violet locks and dark cherry lips looking stunning and so elegant! I love the colour palette of dark jewel tones.

The fabrics are also great and perfect for Fall - from tweed, flannel and corduroy to leather, suede, and lace.

See the full lookbook here!

 Photos from Refinery29.com

Autumn almanac :)

Kitsuné Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Today I dream of Kitsuné's new Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

The collection is inspired by the movie "The Passenger" directed by Antonioni starring Jack Nicholson.

Founded in 2002, Kitsuné represents timeless elegance. Combining tradition with modern shapes and the best quality fabrics, Kitsuné created the 'new classic' style.

I recently got a new job and I was looking for smart casual clothes and found that it's really difficult to find something smart but fashionable and not over the top. This collection would be just perfect: classic, simple and elegant. If it only was more wallet friendly :(

Do you have any advice on where can I find something smart but casual in more reasonable prices? ;)

Photos from Shop.kitsune.fr

Great work! :)