LVL lashes at KSI Edinburgh

Few weeks ago I went as usual to get my nails done at KSI on Cowgate but I decided to treat myself even more and get the LVL lashes treatment done.

First of all I need to say that my lashes naturally are nothing special, not awful but certainly not like a doll. I use falsies every now and then when I go out as I'm pretty lazy, let's be honest. I like the effect of lash extensions but the care and the effect after a while never convinced me to get them done.

When I found out about LVL I did some research and the fact that you don't have any falsies on really got me. 

Basically the treatment lasts for about 45 minutes, you get a tint and a lift done and the result is stunning, your eyes will look bigger and your lashes longer and volumized. 

You can't wear makeup for the first 24hours and to be honest you can get away with no mascara for 6 weeks but being a makeup lover I was very curious to see my lvl lashes with mascara on as well, what can I say, I love them.

Here's a picture with no lvl, with lvl, with lvl and mascara:

Sarah was lovely and did an amazing job, the cost of the treatment was of £45 and now that few weeks have passed I'm still very impressed with it!

Highly Recommended!

To know more in details about the treatment check https://nouveaulashes.com/it-IT/

Vero xx

Deliveroo Edinburgh turns one

Last night Deliveroo Edinburgh turned one!Happy birthday!

For the occasion Deliveroo organized a great party, I can easily say the best event I've ever attended in Edinburgh.

The venue was the beautiful Biscuit Factory in Leith, the open space as been used at its best and all the guests were enjoying themselves between food, drinks and lots of activities, there was something for everyone.

Obviously food and drink are the heart of Deliveroo and the choice was good but not outstanding when you think with how many restaurants they work with.

Bibi's cupcakes (being a dessert fan) were my favourite thing. 

Speaking about drinks let's say that Edinburgh Gin kept me happy all night long, but for beer lovers Paolozzi was there to please them. I love how Paolozzi is very active and always present during the main events in Edinburgh.

As I said during the night there where a lot of activities for the guests. From NAF! nails bar to Ruffian's barber shop, even a massage therapy corner provided by Urban Massage. 

I decided to get pampered by Charlie Miller, they set up a braid bar and since I'm not the best at doing my hair I tried something different.

During the all night it was impossible to get bored.

With old friends and new people met last night we couldn't miss the chance of taking home a little funny memory, infact we loved the GIF corner. A nice idea to remember a fun night.

Thank you Deliveroo for the invite!Now I'm going to use the hungover kit you gave me at the end of the night and wait for your second birthday!

Vero xx

Sunday At Steak Edinburgh

If you ask for a good Steak in Edinburgh the answer you will get will probably be "at Steak".

I've been at Steak Restaurant a couple of times before but last Sunday I got invited by a friend who does the PR for the Restaurant to try the new Sharing Sunday menu so my friend Kate and I happily decided to go and see (sorry, eat).

After a sunny Sunday of shopping we headed to Picardy Place, we went straight to Steak, our eyes took a moment to adjust to the change of light, from a sunny afternoon outside to the dark and elegant design of the restaurant inside.

Everytime I go in I love the atmosphere, it almost feels like being in a theatre with high ceilings, candle light and modern design.

Although it wouldn't be a real theatre without a stage, in this case the stage is the table and the protagonist is the meat.

This time we didn't go "just" for a steak, we tried the sunday roast, which included 200gr roast leg of lamb and 400gr cote de boeuf with duck fat potatoes, roasted vegetables, creamed peas with leeks and bacon, a Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

The meal was served by Patricia, lovely waitress, it was a real pleasure chatting a bit with her while she was preparing our meat at the table (nice touch).

Sometimes in fancy places you might risk to feel a bit intimidated but Patricia was a really nice girl and well prepared, giving us all the information about our sunday roast.

The meat was like butter, beautiful, cooked just like we asked, steak medium and lamb pink.

What to say about the side, just as good, especially the peas, leek and bacon were to die for.

We decided to drink a bold Chianti with our meal which was the perfect choice.

Overall I had an amazing night with outstanding food, beautiful atmosphere and a great friend. Steak in the perfect destination for every meat lover even if it's not cheap. The Sunday Roast is £60 (for two) definitely worth it for a special occasion or as a treat for a real foodie.

Thank you Steak Restaurant :)

Vero xx

Maggie's Farm Nail bar @ Topshop

A couple of weeks ago my friend Kate and I decided to treat ourselves with a girly day. We went to Maggie's Farm Nail Bar, which is in Topshop on Princes Street. We booked an appointment and I got my nails done for the first time! (I know it took me a while to try this experience).

Once we got there we decided what to get done, the lovely lady has been extremely patient with us as deciding was't easy. The options are many and all veeeery cool. In the end we both went for a gel manicure with nail art on one nail on each hand and here's the result.

It took about 45 minutes to get my nails done and it's a nice thing to do with a friend, being in Topshop the "risk" is the temptation of shopping around while you wait for your turn, obviously we didn't resist to this temptation and we got out with new nails and new clothes!

Vero xx

Ted&Muffy Edinburgh

This post arrives a little late because of some problems but here it is. Few months ago I've been lucky enough to be invited to the event at the Ted&Muffy store in Edinburgh and it was one of the best store events I took part to.

Once we got there we got an introduction about the brand and then we enjoyed the night between drinks, food and of course shoes, amazing shoes. 

At the end of the night each one of us got the chance to pick a pair of shoes, get a professional fitting, which was something new to me and that I really enjoyed and then receive the precious parcel at home.

We all were over the moon, so much choice!At the end I decided and I went for Comet Boots in black. A beautiful and unique pair of leather over the knee boots. I decided to go for something that I couldn't find anywhere else, this boots are statement shoes.

I think they look great on every simple outfit and the instantly make it great and remarkable....here are my Comet Boots!

How beautiful is the box by the way!Amazing!Thank you Ted&Muffy!

Vero xx

Red Velvet

Some time ago my best friend asked me to cook a red velvet and so I tried myself and I did this epic cake, it is a red velvet, but is not red, Sainsbury's local's fault!
To cook a tasty not so red red velvet you will need:

- 350gr flour
- 250gr sugar
- 3 eggs
- 250gr plain yogurt
- 1 spoon of vinegar
- 1 spoon of vanilla extract
- 15gr of dark chocolate
- 1 spoon of bicarbonate
- 1 spoon of salt
- 500ml of milk
- 400gr of sugar
- 350gr butter
- vanilla extract

First of all put together the flour, the chocolate powder and a pinch of salt, on the side melt the butter with the sugar just using a spoon (this is a tough job), then add the eggs, work a bit on that and add then the yogurt.

When everything looks smooth put the butter mix in the bowl you're using for the chocolate and the flour and mix it from the bottom to the top.

In another bowl put the bicarbonate and the vinegar and then storing add it to the mixture. But butter on the cake tin and put everything into the oven for 35 minutes at 180°. Repet the process three times, the cake needs three layers to look glorious.

While you wait for your cakes to cool down you can prepare the cream. Pour the milk in a pot with the flour, keep storing for 10 minutes under boiling stage.

On the other side mix the butter with the sugar and the vanilla extract until it looks smooth. Let the milk getting cold and then add it to the other mixture.

Now you're ready to comp one you're red velvet and decor it as you prefer, here's mine!

Not too bad for a first attempt!

Vero xx

Drink & Draw #EdFashion

The other night I went to a very cool event organized by #EdFashion and Satisfashion, the name of the night was Drink & Draw. It was a very fun and relaxing night at the same night. A small group of 30-50 people invited to take a sit in the Biscuit Factory, a very cool venue in Leith, and draw 5 dress of 5 Edinburgh's designers while drinking! I think this was a very original idea, pushing our creativity, being inspired by the real creativity of the designers, my drawings are more an attempt not very well done but it was a lot of fun. An aspect I loved of the night was seeing people sitting in silence listening to some music and drawing the model in front of them taking a moment from the chaos we live in everyday. I hope this is one of the many events that will make of Edinburgh another fashion city in Europe!

The walk of wonder by Fernanda Goodship

Shepherd's Plaid by DC Dalgliesh

Serenity Dress by Kathryn Love

Cupcake by Jenni Thomson

Force to be reckoned with by Kathryn Love

 Vero xx