Ladyboys of Bangkok Custom House Square Belfast 2016 - Best Dressed Socials

The Lady Boys are officially back in town so naturally the Belfast social scene has flocked to Custom House Square to enjoy one of the best acts to grace Belfast.  The Lady Boys is always a excuse to wear your most dramatic looks and the crowd didn't disappoint this year.  The First night which I attended was exclusive for Northern Ireland's top bloggers, media and socialites.

Local Talent and  Entertainer Titti Von Tramp rivalled the acts on stage with this amazing sequined dress and legs that dont stop.

Louise Vance mixed classic with showgirl in this sophisticated look with some added glam in the form of her glitzy top.

Denise Robinson was winter chic in a cosy chunky jumper in a all white look.  The brown boots give this look a cute country twist.

John Gerard did sexy in a sheer bodysuit and skin tight jeans his bling necklace was very appropriate for the event.  Neil Coogan was giving us all kinds of male model vibes in a layered look, I especially loved his wide collared navy coat which added a different dimension to his all black look.

Derek Dubery and Lisa CB matched in all black everything.  Dereks faux fur coat with large brooch was statement although I liked how he kept the look classic by keeping it all the the same colour.  Lisas wide cuffs and diamante detailing were very glamours paired with a statement necklace.

Oversized winter coats is one of my favourite trends each season.  The sisters stylishly matched with their statement winter warmers.  Emer Dorris looked like a elegant movie star in her stand out white faux fur coat with always on trend stripe detailing where as Megan Dorris was city ready in her girl about town over sized coat, I especially adored her patent boots adding texture to the look.

Danielle McCrea wore beautiful blush and neutral tones which complemented her fair hair.  Her statement hat and lace up boots gave her look a more quirky edge.

Gemma Garret wore the most flattering jeans.  I told her personally on the night she had the best bottom of the show when she was dragged on stage for some audience involvement.  You can never go wrong with a black stiletto heel .  Gemma kept it simple and added a wow over sized bag to upgrade her look.

Kim Kelly and Stephanie Loughrey were ready to paint the town read in body con fitted dresses which emphased their perfect curves.


Emily Hancock wore her trademark over sized hat and embraced the country heritage trend which is huge this season.  Burgundy is also very popular at the min and I loved how she matched her scarf to lip colour.  

The Lady Boys new cabaret inspired show “Forever Yours is in its 18th season.  They performed a whole host of musical numbers including some of the nation’s most loved tunes.  Guests  will be refreshed with a full bar and can enjoy authentic Thai cuisine courtesy of the Sabai Pavillion’s resident chef, at their fantastic Custom House Square location.  The show runs until Saturday 19^th November and tickets are available from the Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609 or alternatively online at www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk

Easy One Ingredient Healthy Banana Ice Cream Recipe - Step by Step - Vegan/Dairy Free/Gluten Free

I have a terrible sweet tooth especially in the evenings.  My ultimate weakness is chocolate.  I would probably be a super model right now with out my addiction (Just Kidding :P).  Joking aside I would happily eat a whole share bar on my own easily and I find it very hard to have a cup of tea without anything to nibble on!  So I have to (for my own well being) have healthy alternatives on hand to beat the cravings.  Banana ice cream is not only delicious and easy to make but it also has some great health benefits too.

Some Facts on the Benefits of Bananas!

-Bananas contain nutrients that can help moderate blood sugar levels after meals. They may also reduce appetite by slowing stomach emptying.

-Bananas may help with weight loss. They are low in calories, high in nutrients and fiber, and may have appetite-reducing effects.

-Bananas may help relieve muscle cramps caused by exercise. They also provide excellent fuel for endurance exercise.

What you will need for this recipe

Serves one

2 bananas

Your flavours or topping of choice (optional)

Blender

Chopping board

Bowl

1.  Crop Bananas into 6 parts each.  Put in the bowl and freeze for approx an hour (until fairly hard)

2.  Take bananas from freezer.  

3.  Optional - At this point you can add some flavouring.  You can include peanut butter, caramel syrup, fruit or as I usually do a tea spoon of hot chocolate powder to give it a chocolatey kick. Grated dark chocolate is another great option.  You can add just about anything you like!

4.  Put all ingredient in blender and well... Blend.

5.  Put back in a bowl and leave in freezer until hard again (approx an hour)

6.  You can now eat it as it is or add a topping such as nuts, fruit, marshmallow or as I some grated chocolate. 

If you do decide to try this send me some pictures!  or if you have any flavour ideas for me I would love to hear them.

Enjoy

Peace and Love

Lisa xx

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The Meadow Restaurant Enniskillen

If you live under a rock and haven't heard of The Meadow which is taking Enniskillen by storm then in summery it is a fantastic restaurant which uses local produce to create delicious well proportioned meals at a reasonable price.  The staff are well presented, helpful and polite which is very important to me.

On top of generally being well priced they also do these great themed nights such as Wednesday steak night, Sunday set menu and Italian Thursdays.  Every night you can either go by the set menu or choose from the on going regular menu which is great for a group of people with various tastes,  In a nutshell you will always find something for everyone.

As a big lover of Italy I was so excited when I seen the Italian night advertised that I straight away invited my sister blogger from Printed Skull Ink to come along with me for a girly night of sampling. We love any excuse to eat everything.

On a little side note I personally love when a restaurant provides a menu online before you attend, firstly because you are sure you will like something and do not want to waste your time secondly because it saves time knowing what your going to order when you arrive.  So if any restaurant owners or managers read this get on it.  

First up of course has to be the cocktails.  My sister doesn't drink so it was good to see they had a range of mock-tails for her to try.  They serve all the classics but have also created a few of their own. Donna ordered the daiquiri were as I opted for a custom made cocktail.  Presentation was flawless as you can see.

Me and my sister share food because we are adorkable like that so we ordered the salmon and the antipasto al italiano.  Both were served cold and the mix of textures and flavors really did it for us.  The size of the starter was amazing as we discussed how we have had smaller mains for double the prize in other local restaurants.

Yes we ordered three mains.  Dont judge us but we just couldn't decide and we could have definitely ordered more.  Its safe to say leftovers were taken home for the doggy and boyfriend. If your a cheese fan you have to try the Gnocchi Al Quattro Formaggi. Four different cheeses all blended together to make the most delicious dish I have ever had. We also had the Penne Al Salmone Killybegs smoked salmon , as a sauce lover I really appreciated the rich flavor with the crispy veg. Lastly we had the Pollo Al Funghi which again came with a creamy sauce which in my opinion made the whole dish come together perfectly.

 

Now time for the most important part.  The dessert.  Im not sure if this was on the menu but they were more than happy to give us a trio of desserts, Im not a fan of sticky toffee pudding but I loved this one, it was gooey in all the right places.  The chocolate fondant was soft, creamy and heavenly. lastly I had a mini creme brulee and Donna had the cheesecake both were a nice milder taste which made a good mix on the plate.

All in all The Meadow has just got to be one of my favorite places to eat.  I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.  Please pop over and give them a like!
www.facebook.com/themeadowenniskillen

Peace and Love

Lisa xxx

Style Spotting - West Coast Cooler Belfast Fashion Week

Another Season of West Coast Coolers Belfast Fashion Week has sadly been and gone.  We had some fantastic fashion on the catwalk but it wasn't just the models that were turning heads.  Fashionistas flocked in numbers to attend the shows wearing key trends and flaunting their own personal style.  Here is a um up of some of my favourite Style Spotted looks.

Zara Beggs - Style Sunday

 

This orange jumpsuit is summer in a nut shell.  Paired with simple nude accessories including a tassel necklace (I <3 tassel's) Zara couldn't go wrong with this look.

Rebecca McKinney - Sushi Saturday

 Mono and stripes have been around for the last few S/S seasons and they wont be going anywhere soon.  I loved how Rebecca simplified the look with clean edges and these stunning lace up heels!  Finished off with some tassel earrings.

Donna McCabe - Designer and Boutique Night

Donna Blogger from Printed Skull Ink wore Nor Lisa Fashion kimono dress. I created Donna's custom look from a concept board Donna created.  She wanted draping, bohemian and floaty.  We went for a bold striking silk chiffon print paired with heavy jersey sleeves for a contrast.  I loved how she has styled the look up with block coloured orange accessories and even opted for a pom pom tassel bag.  

Nicole Hollinger - Designer and Boutique Night

 I absolutely loved this nude and red lace dress by local designer Chloe Dougan for Lotus Boutique Dress Hire.  The dress is the perfect colour to match Nicoles skin tone and I loved how she kept the accessorises minimal to let the dress do the talking.  

Louise Vance + Katie Larmour - High Street Night

 These two make such a cute fashion team.  Adrian Quinn snapped this picture after Katie interviewed Louise for Belfast Fashion Week TV.  Louise's off the shoulder mono look was timeless and classic.  Katie's white power suit was cut i9n all the right places, I especially liked the big gold buttons on the blazer modernising the look.

Lauryn Hall - Fashion Awards

 

Lauryn dresses to impress in this full length white/blue ombre Nor Lisa Fashion plait dress.  I like how she let her personal style flair by rocking it up with a spike body harness necklace by Bohemian Vixen.  The feathered bag by Mohawk really brings out the colour in the dress.  

Rachel Shivers - Designer and Boutique Night

 

 Rachael's look was perfectly styled all in one tone of navy with a huge bling matching necklace which was a great addition to dress up the rest of the outfit.  The nude heels where the perfect item to complete this well groomed look.

 Courtney Kirker - Fashion Awards

 

Prints on prints.  This outfit is a perfect mix of clashing prints mixed with simple silhouettes which equals a classic yet quirky look.  Coutnety wears a custom made Nor Lisa Fashion top and skirt.  

 Laura Blair - Designer and Boutique Night

 

Laura shows off her perfect pins in this preppy stripe look.  The oversize bag dresses down the look which turns this outfit into a fantastic combo for any fashion event.  She looks well rounded and perfectly styled.

Katie Ellis

Katies edgy punk inspired look was both grudgey and sleek.  A very hard combo to pull off but I think she looks amazing in Nor Lisa fashion SS16 denium skirt with silver vest top which ties in well with her tattoos and rich curly hair.  

Peace and Love

Lisa xx

Co Couture Belfast Dessert Club

If you haven't heard of Co Couture Belfast it is a chocolate boutique based in the centre of Belfast.  I have been a massive fan of this chocolate heaven for years and try to get in each time I am in the city centre (I'm addicted).  They have a range of pre made chocolate packs you can pop in and pick up or you can sit in to enjoy a Delicious hot chocolate which is simply death by chocolate.  Which in my opinion would be the best way to go.  

Once in a while they run a dessert club for a week where they sell exclusive unique desserts.  When I heard they where having one around Valentines I had to book straight away.  The one before this one was November to give you a time line of how often they do it, which in my opinion isn't often enough.  The menu was so full of choice we found it difficult to choose which ones we loved most.

My partner went for the Mississippi Mud Pie.  In true Valentine theme the mud pie was adorably heart shaped.  The pie had a moist rich brownie base topped with smooth light fluffy chocolate mousse finished with white chocolate cream.  The textures combined made for a very delicious dessert experience. We loved how they had the warm melted choclate sauce to the side so you could try it with and without. 

I chose the harte to heart dessert.  I am a big fan of both brownies and pecans so I was super excited to try this.  Basically in a nut shell (or in this case a chocolate shell) the dessert consisted of brownies, nuts, sauce and a gorgeous after taste of sea salt served within a heart shaped chocolate heart.  On the side you had a hot chocolate sauce so the idea was pour the sauce over to melt your heart awwww <3

The desserts were only £6 including a hot drink which I thought was very reasonably priced and I definitely would pay more for this experience.  Especially  as it’s not on all the time.  If you haven’t tried this chocolate boutique it’s a must do. 


To keep up to date and to see when the next Dessert club is happening pop over and "like" the Facebook page www.facebook.com/CoCouture

Peace and Love

Lisa xx