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5.Spring 2017 Fashion Trends
Don’t be in the dark: explore this season’s hottest fashion with our top street fashion picks featured. 12.DIY Spring Planters Nothing says Spring
more than flowers. Check out these DIY flower pot inspirations to make the perfect splash for your interior and exterior decor.
16. The Ultimate Spring Cleaning DIY guide Tired of the chemical overload?
Learn how to switch it up for this year’s Spring Cleaning session! 22. Spring Dessert and Cocktail Recipes Keep it sweet and simple with these adorable Spring themed recipes.
28. 14Edible Flowers for A Perfect Spring Garnish
Find out which flowers can be included in any spring recipe to give that added wow! Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they are %100 edible!
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Spring 2017 Fashion Trends
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reak out your floral prints and pastel colours because spring has definitely arrived. Besides the April Showers, mild weather, and green lush popping up – this is the time of the year where you can finally pull out those cute and colourful pieces from the back of your closet. There are definitely style front runners this season in Spring Fashion. You can expect to see tops with statement sleeves, off the shoulders, and cuts outs. Wrap dress are also wildly popular and oh so cute! And ripped jeans are still very much a thing. We picked the trendiest street style picks that will be sure to inspire you to slay whatever sidewalk you strut down this Spring Season!
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Blazer: Reiss, Jeans: Revolve, Sandals: Dune.
Kenza Zouiten Top: Asos, Shorts: Grlfrnd Denim.
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Angelica Blick
Dress: NLY, Shoes: River Island, Bag: Zac Posen. Page 8
Pam Hetlinger
Top: Mango, Jeans: Topshop, Shoes: Nordstrom.
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Vydia Rishie
Romper: Zimmerman, Boots: Tony Bianco, Bag: Gucci.
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Pam Hetlinger
Coat: Mango, Heels: Schutz Page 11
DIY Spring Planters
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here’s nothing more
#hellaoptions.
accomplishing than raising a plant from a tiny seed to
But here’s the best part: when you
a big, beautiful flower! With a little
raise plants, you can put them in
sun, water, and tender love and
the prettiest pots. Planters are super
care – it all comes down to a natural
cheap; just go crazy at the dollar store.
science. Plants are the perfect accent to any room at any time of the year,
You can DIY whatever style catches
but especially at Spring time. Tis’ the
your fancy. Painting them white is
season for new growth and blooming:
a great base to start with. Just slap
so embrace it. The beauty about
some more paint, markers, glitter, ect
the season is that you can give your
on it! This is a great way to show off
little plant some outside time too
your creativity and individuality.
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Spring Cleaning Guide. Growing up, Spring was always a time for gardening and cleaning – no exceptions. As the sun rose for longer hours and we could finally crack the window open to let in some fresh air. The next step was always to pull out a broom and a mop to clean that grime that had been hiding in the winter dusk. I had always hated it – never a domestic goddess, or ‘molly the maid’ type, cleaning was always a chore that was never for me. If I didn’t have to, I would definitely opt out every time! As I got older, there were little to no opt options – so I put on some jams and got down to it. The worst part of cleaning – besides touching gross things, is the overwhelming chemical smell that some cleaning products release into the air. Especially in an enclosed space, I found myself feeling light headed – not to mention the beating that my nails and skin took (YIKES!!). Those chemicals are terrible for your health as well as the heath of your pets. Since I’m all about the DIY all natural alternatives, let’s dive right into getting your clean on, for this year’s Spring Cleaning session!
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The DIY Guide To First things first, these are the essentials: vinegar (you can also use apple cider vinegar interchangeably), baking soda, lemon juice, and your fave essential oils (lavenders and peppermint are especially great for cleaning).
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o Spring Cleaning The absolute worst part of cleaning is the bathroom, especially when you have roommates. There were countless horror stories in university involving bathroom cleanliness! But at least with these remedies you’ll get the reassurance that your cleaning supplies are all natural and won’t be as toxic as bleach (but it gets the job done just as well).
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By far, doing laundry is the most hands off process of cleaning: hence, it’s a personal favorite. All you have to do is throw a load in with a little soap and bam, in an hour clean clothes. If you’re feeling a bit fancy, try these DIY laundry hacks. Not only will your clothes smell phenomenal at the end of your load, but you’ll have the satisfaction of having an all-natural squeaky clean load of clothing.
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You can even make your own cleaners for your dishes and kitchen appliances. Add some vinegar to these DIY recipes for extra disinfecting. It works just as well as any bleach based product – giving any surface a sufficient clean and stains a run for their Money. Make sure you dilute it with a sufficient amount of water, since it can be quite harsh by itself.
Did you know that Vinegar kills %99.9 Bactria that cause foodborne illness
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Cleaning may be a bit of a hassle, but of course it is necessary. If you turn it into a fun little project with these DIY cleaning alternatives, it can be way more entertaining. Plus it would smell a whole lot better than the chemically enriched store bought cleaning supplies you would find on a shelf. So give it a try! Make your Spring Cleaning this year, that much more special. Page 21
FLORAL APPLE PIE INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting • Pate Brisee (Pie Dough) • 12 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced • 3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for pie top • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg • Pinch ground cloves • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 large egg, beaten DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pate brisee into two 1/8-inch-thick circles to a diameter slightly larger than that of an 11-inch plate. Press one pastry circle into the pie plate. Place the other circle on waxed paper, and cover with plastic wrap. Chill all pastry until firm, about 30 minutes. 2. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon zest and juice, spices, and flour. Toss well. Spoon apples into pie pan. Dot with butter, and cover with remaining pastry circle. Cut several steam vents across top. Seal by crimping edges as desired. Brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with additional sugar. 3. Bake until crust is brown and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour. Let cool on wire rack before serving Source: Martha Stewart (recipe), Monika Hibbs (image)
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GRAPEFRUIT CURD TARTS + CHAMOMILE WHIPPED CREAM FOR THE TART SHELLS • • • •
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cubed • 1 egg yolk • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract • 2 tablespoons ice water FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT CURD 1. 2 cups grapefruit juice 2. 1 cup granulated sugar 3. 5 tablespoons grapefruit zest 4. 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 5. 4 large egg yolks, room temperature 6. 4 large eggs, room temperature 7. 1/4 teaspoon salt FOR THE CHAMOMILE WHIPPED CREAM 1. 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2. 3 chamomile tea bags 3. 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar or honey 4. Chopped pistachios, for garnish Source: Butterlust Blog (recipe), Jacquelyn Clark (picture)
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ROSÉ LEMONADE INGREDIENTS • Ice • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry rosé wine • 3 cups lemonade • 1 medium lemon, sliced • 1 (12-ounce) can club soda DIRECTIONS Combine the rosé, lemonade, and lemon slices in a large pitcher filled with ice. Top with club soda. Makes 8 servings. Pour into 8 glasses, adding ice from the pitcher to each glass as needed. Source: The Kitchn
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STRAWBERRY MOJITOS INGREDIENTS • • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries • 12 mint leaves • 1/8 cup simple syrup • Juice from ½ lime • 4 ounces light rum • Club soda • Optional garnishes: strawberries, lime wedges and/or mint sprig DIRECTIONS 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle strawberries, mint leaves, simple syrup and lime juice with a muddler (use the back of a wooden spoon if you don’t have a muddler). 2. Pour in two glasses over ice (equal amounts). Add 2 ounces of rum to each glass and top with club soda. Garnish with a strawberry, lime wedge and/or mint sprig if desired. Source: The Blond Cook
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Edible Flowers For A Perfect Spring Garnish
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You Can Eat What?!
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Cover: Mansur Gavriel F/W 2015 Page 2 : (Right To Left): Instagram @ Apaltynowicz,Tumbklr Via Pradah.ml, Tumblr Via Areminta, Page 3 Image: Page 4 : (Top To Bottom) Vsco Via Pattersonwells, Stash It Via Sf Girl By Bay,Tumblr @ 0326X, Pink Flower Via Marianne Taylor Page 12 Image: Diy: Vaso De Barro Decorado Para Suculentas Via O Mundo De Jess
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Page 13 Images (From Right To Left): Diy Mini Patterned Plant Pots Via Homey Oh My, Maceteros De Madera Natural Via Tres Studio Blog, Alittlebirdyblog Image Page 14 : Instagram @Apto161 Page 16-21: Infographic Via Inhabitat
Page 18-19:Lemons Via Metro Page 23 Image: The Prettiest Apply Pie Via Monika Hibbs Page 22 Image: Grapefruit Curd Tarts + Chamomile Whipped Cream Via Jacquelyn Clark (Aka Lark & Linen) Page 23 Image: RosĂŠ Lemonade Via Kitchn Page 26: 15 Sparkling Drinks For Spring Entertaining Via Kitchn Image Page28 : Cool Mom Eats Image Page 29: Sharis Berries Back Page 30: New In The Shop: Purple And Pink Floral Styled Stock Via Shay Cochrane