Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes

Ingredients needed for Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes:

125g of Self Raising flour
1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
200g Caster Sugar
4 Eggs
4 tbsp of Lemon Juice
Graded rind of 1 Large Lemon
150ml Sunflower Oil
150 ml Soured Cream

Buttercream Icing:

250g Butter
500g Icing Sugar

Method:

Step 1:- Preheat oven to 180 degrees or gas mark 4. Put cupcake cases in a cupcake or muffin tin.

Step 2:- Sift the flour and baking baking powder into mixing bowl and stir in the caster sugar.

Step 3: In a different bowl, whisk the eggs, soured cream, lemon rind,lemon juice and oil together. Pour liquid ingredients in with the dry ingredients and mix till evenly combined.

Step 4: put mixture into cupcake cases. And make sure it's about 3/4 of the way full. Put into oven for about 20-25 mins until golden brown on top and if poked with a knife in the centre it would come out clean.

Step 5: Allow cakes to cool down completely and start the icing. The butter needs to me at room temperature (not rock solid) otherwise it'll be a nightmare to work with. Next add the sugar slowly do about 100g each time and check if it's tastes okay by trying a bit. If you would like it a bit more sugary then feel free to use more.

Step 6:- Stir mix till they are have a Buttercream texture to it. They put on Cupcakes and decorate as you wish :)

Enjoy :)

Next week: Student Pasta Bake.

Love,

Fran Helsing! x

Long Time no Speak.....Glossybox August 2014! x

Hello everyone,

Sorry for the lack of blogging been super busy with working as was helping out at a play scheme for children with disabilities called LUPS which stands for Let Us Playscheme. This blog post is about this months Glossybox which I accidently ordered two boxes but I love all the products nevertheless. Without any further delay lets get started.

List of Products (from both boxes in order of appearance in photos):

 Philip Kingsley Elasticizer (preshampoo) x2

- Lalique Laligue (perfume) x2

- Kryolan for Glossybox Highlight cashmere [fullsize product] x2

- Essence Longlasting Lipstick in natural beauty [fullsize product] x1

- Yves Rocher Pink Nail Polish in Rose [birthday bonus] x2

- Figs and Rouge Mini Hand Cream x2

- Pep Cosmeceuticals Skinpep Hydra Sun Defence SPF30 Day Cream x1

First Thoughts:

- Love the Essence Lipstick, think it is a perfect colour for all year round.

- interesting packaging from Figs and Rouge *puts handcream on hands,smells it and rubs on hands* wow i love the smell as it smells sweet and refreshing at the same time.

Favourites of this months Glossy box:

- Lalique Laligue as loves the smell as smells very grown up and it in a travel size too which is really handy for if your going out some where nice and want to spray some nice perfume on.

- Essence Longlasting Lipstick in natural beauty is an amazing colour and I love pink lipsticks anyway

- Figs and Rouge Mini Hand Cream

- Yves Rocher Pink Nail Polish in Rose as I'm already wearing it on my nails.

Interested in giving a try:

-Philip Kingsley as never heard of a pre-shampoo before so very interested in trying it out.

- the  Pep Cosmeceuticals Skinpep Hydra Sun Defence SPF30 Day Cream as have used sun defence lots of times of course but want to see what affect it has and what type of a finish it leaves.

 - Kryolan for Glossybox Highlight cashmere as don't really use highlighters that much so definitely want to give this product ago.

That's it for this week I am going to be doing this baking this sunday Lemon dizzle cupcakes :)

So if you want the recipe turn in for sunday's (not) healthy sunday haha.

Enjoy your weekend,

Love Fran Helsing! x

Glossybox July 2014!

 

Hi everyone,

 

Here what was in my Glossybox for July 2014. As you can see the theme was Stars and Stripes. Little disclaimer, I brought the glossy box myself and wasn't send it for free or anything.



 

 Products:

- (full size): Bellapirre Cosmetics LTd Mineral Lipstick.
- (full size): Absolute New York Perfecting Eyeshadow Primer.
- (full size): Carmex Lip Balm.
- (full size): Color Club Glossy Seal.
- Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara.

Photo of me wearing all the make-up items given :)

Hope you have enjoyed this blog post. I have really excited to give these products a go a bit more over the next few weeks and can't wait till I get my next one for August. If you guys want a Glossybox, I'll link it below :)

Hope you have a good week and weekend :) 

 

Love,

 

Fran Helsing! x

Glossybox Link: http://www.glossybox.co.uk/referal?CI=MTcwNTc5

Where to find me:

Twitter: @Fran3110 or @fran_helsing
Instagram: fran_helsing

Superdrug Aussie Beach Mate Competition! x

Hi everyone,

I was entered into the Aussie Beach Mate competition on Instagram. Am totally grateful of all the stuff sent to me. This blog is not a bragging blog, this just to show you what I got for any of you guys who wanted to know :) Let's get started.

- Aussie Beach Mate Shampoo (250ml +75ml).

- Aussie Beach Mate Conditioner (250ml + 75ml).

- Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Beach Mate Deep Treatment (250ml + 75ml).

- 1x Glass Bottle.

- 1x Purple Bracelet.

- 535 Best Beaches by Fodor's.

- 1x Little Deck Chair.

- 1x Sonivo SW100 Bluetooth Speaker.

Hope you enjoyed this blog post. Don't forget to share this blog if you enjoyed it.

 

Love,

 

Fran Helsing! x

 

 

Where to find me:

 

Twitter: @fran_helsing or fran3110

 

Instagram: fran_helsing

50 Random Questions

Hi everyone,


Sorry for the late blog post, just been mega busy this week with work and sorting out a few things for the university house. Hope you've all be having a lovely summer. This blog post is going to be a bit different as kind ran out of ideas to do for today and Wednesday's blog post. When I mean by different it's a good thing. Basically, I have go some ideas of blog posts and stuff to do like tags and advice blogs but are unsure of what advice people would want or stuff to know about me. Can see why i'm stuck! So this is where you guys come in. You can either comment below or contacting me on my twitter: @fran_helsing, with an questions you have  this blog tag ideas and/or questions you want to know about me.  
 
Anyway here is a tag I found online by meghanrosette. Really enjoyed reading this tag. Hopefully you will find it good too :)

1. Where were you 3 hours ago? Driving my brother to day services (don't know why this is bold, must be an important thing to write about :P
2. Who are you in love with? My boyfriend and my friends and family :)
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon? I don't think so but did use to eat ants though :P random crazy child.
4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?  My animal rucksack.
5. When is the last time you went to the mall?  I think it was last Tuesday.
6. Are you wearing socks right now? nope
7. Does your family have a car worth over $2,000? I think so, not good with car value so I would say yes.
8. When was the last time you drove out of town? Like 3 weeks ago maybe to see my dad or being for work.
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? Nope.
10. Are you hot? Totally ;) haha joking. i'm normal temperature I would say.
11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Water.
12. What are you wearing right now? Leggings, black vest top and grey top over the top.
13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it? Car wash do it, put I hoover the inside of the car.
14. Last food that you ate? Quorn Chicken burger and vegetables.
15. Where were you last week at this time? Doing food shop for family.
16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? Nope but did last week.
17. When is the last time you ran? ummmm like a few mouths ago when I did jogging/running.
18. What's the last sporting event you watched? football probably (world cup and all that).
19. What is your favorite animal? Red Pandas =^.^= (best drawing of a red panda ever!).
20. Your dream vacation? Ireland Or road trip around America.
21. Last person's house you were in? My family :P
22. Worst injury you've ever had? face planted the floor outside a club and hurt my nose..... a lot.....
23. Have you been in love? Yes
24. Do you miss anyone right now? yeah I miss a few people
25. Last play you saw? Oh god :S I think it was Othello.
26. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? gamer skills and my shortness :D
27. What are your plans for tonight? Early night which probably wont happen but a girl can try :)
28. Who is the last person you sent a MySpace message or comment? i don't remember I think it was from a old friend who I don't talk to anymore.
29. Next trip you are going to take? Either Brighton or Ireland.
30. Ever go to camp? no i'm not really a camping type of a girl.
31. Were you an honor roll student in school? I would say so yeah but early school life nope as had a few problems going on at the time.
32. What do you want to know about the future? Lottery numbers ;P nah I would want to know about if I would be happy or not.
33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? Yeah sometimes :)
34. Are you due sometime this year for a doctor's visit? nope.
35. Where is your best friend? Izzy is at work and Chris is at home probably.
36. How is your best friend? Both are good.
37. Do you have a tan? nope i'm pale.
38. What are you listening to right now? Killswitch Engage.
39. Do you collect anything? make up now but use to collect dolls and spoons.
40. Who is the biggest gossiper you know? I would say me but I don't know :P
41. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over? Never have done.
42. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw?- Yeah I always so it.
43. What does your last text message say?- hmmm i don't think so lol i always win! x
44. Do you like hot sauce?- sometimes
45. Last time you took a shower?- this morning
46. Do you need to do laundry?- Yeah will do it after this :)
47. What is your heritage?- British and Irish and Scotish.
48. Are you someone's best friend?- Yeah.
49. Are you rich?- I would say yeah compared to some but to others I'm not.
50. What were you doing at 12AM last night?- On facebook then fell asleep.

Hope you all enjoyed this tag blog. Please share this and if you would like to follow me on instagram: fran_helsing and twitter @fran_helsing.

Enjoy your weekend.

 

Love,

Fran Helsing! x

Meghanrosette 50 random questions tag: http://www.meghanrosette.com/2011/02/50-random-questions-tag.html

Haul (June/July)

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Fashion Friday. This is a Haul for June/ Early July. Little disclaimer, this is stuff I got over the month and not in one go :) Lets have a look.


What I got from Superdrug:

Products down in links below:

- Barry M- Rose Hip 418 (£3.99)

 - Superdrug De-stressing Mud Mask (£0.99)

- Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Self-Heating Sauna Mask 2x6ml
(£0.97 normally £1.29)

- Superdrug Strawberry Exfoliating Mask (£.0.99)

- Superdrug Purifying Cucumber Peel-Off Mask (£0.99)

- Superdrug Cucumber Peel Off mask. (£2.59)

- Radox Relax Bath Soak with Lavender & Waterlily 500ml  (£1.99)
- Simple Cleansing Wipes x 25 (£2.99)

- Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Gel Liner by Kate Emerald (£6.99)


- Rimmel Kate Scandaleyes Rockin' Curves Jet Black  (£7.49)






















Stuff I got from Boots:

- Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor 250ml
 (£4.99)

- Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner 250ml
 (£4.69)

- Aussie Take the Heat Conditioner 250ml
(£4.69)


Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash 500ml
(£6.50)

- Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara (£7.99)







Stuff I got from Topshop and H&M:

 - (Topshop) High Waisted Denim Look Skater Skirt (was £20 now £12)
- (Topshop) Aztec Scrunchie (£4.00)
- (Topshop) PU Bow Headband (£6.00)
- (H&M) Short Jersey Top (£6.99)

 

Stuff from the Body Shop:

 

 

- All-In-One BB Cream (£12.00)

- Strawberry Lip Gloss (£7.00)

- Organic Cotton Square Pads x 50  (£2.50)



Amazon Books:

The Kind Diet (10.49)

Eat Pretty (£10.28)

















Thanks for reading this blog. Please share this blog and check back on here for Healthy Sunday. Hope you all have a lovely weekend :)

Love,

Fran Helsing! x

Where to find me:

Twitter: @fran_helsing
Instagram: fran_helsing

Superdrug links:

- Barry M- Rose Hip 418 (£3.99)
http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Gelly-Nail-Paint-Rose-Hip-421/p/883871?singleResultSearchPage=true#.U7aiKOl8PIU

- Superdrug De-stressing Mud Mask (£0.99)
http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face/Masks/Superdrug-De-stressing-Mud-Mask/p/441152#.U7ajbel8PIU

- Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Self-Heating Sauna Mask 2x6ml (£0.97 normally £1.29)
http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face/Clear-Skin/Garnier-Skin-Naturals-Pure-Self-Heating-Sauna-Mask-2x6ml/p/125113#.U7akh-l8PIU

- Superdrug Strawberry Exfoliating Mask (£.0.99)
http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face/Masks/Superdrug-Strawberry-Exfoliating-Mask/p/440451?singleResultSearchPage=true#

- Superdrug Purifying Cucumber Peel-Off Mask (£0.99)http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face/Masks/Superdrug-Purifying-Cucumber-Peel-Off-Mask/p/441050#.U7alN-l8PIU

- Superdrug Cucumber Peel Off mask (£2.59)
http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face/Masks/Superdrug-Cucumber-Peel-Off-mask/p/718459#.U7aliOl8PIU

- Rimmel Kate Scandaleyes Rockin' Curves Jet Black (£7.49)
http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eyes/Mascara/Rimmel-Kate-Scandaleyes-Rockin%27-Curves-Jet-Black/p/936157#.U7al-el8PIU


- Radox Relax Bath Soak with Lavender & Waterlily 500ml (£1.99)http://www.superdrug.com/Toiletries/Washing-%26-Bathing/Bath-Cream/Radox-Relax-Bath-Soak-with-Lavender-%26-Waterlily-500ml/p/593869#.U7amnOl8PIU

- Simple Cleansing Wipes x 25 (£2.99)
http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face/Face-Wipes/Simple-Cleansing-Wipes-x-25/p/949321#.U7and-l8PIU

- Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Gel Liner by Kate Emerald (£6.99)
http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eyes/Eyeliner/Rimmel-Scandaleyes-Waterproof-Gel-Liner-by-Kate-Emerald/p/936057#.U7aoCul8PIU



Boots Links:

- Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash 500ml (£6.50)
http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-Sugar-Crush-Body-Wash-500ml_1286669/

- Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara (£7.99)
http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-The-Rocket-Volum-Express-Waterproof-Mascara_1379502/

- Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor 250ml (£4.99)
http://www.boots.com/en/Aussie-3-Minute-Miracle-Reconstructor-250ml_1074/

- Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner 250ml (£4.69)
http://www.boots.com/en/Aussie-Miracle-Moist-Conditioner-250ml_8843/

- Aussie Take the Heat Conditioner 250ml (£4.69)
http://www.boots.com/en/Aussie-Take-the-Heat-Conditioner-250ml_1107507/


Topshop Links:
 
- Aztec Scrunchie (£4.00)
http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/bags-accessories-1702216/hair-accessories-464/aztec-scrunchie-3002648?bi=1&ps=200


- High Waisted Denim Look Skater Skirt (was £20 now £12)
http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/sale-offers-436/view-all-sale-2925979/skirts-810/high-waisted-denim-look-skater-skirt-2206783?refinements=category~%5b398579%7c398526%5d&bi=1&ps=200


- PU Bow Headband (£6.00)
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?refinements=category~%5b204484%7c-12556%5d&searchTerm=bow&storeId=12556&productId=13095243&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&parent_categoryId=204484&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057

- Short Jersey Top (£6.99)
http://www.hm.com/gb/product/31774?article=31774-E 


The Body Shop Links:

- All-In-One BB Cream (£12.00)
http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/face/all-in-one-bb-cream.aspx 

- Strawberry Lip Gloss (£7.00)
 http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/lips/strawberry-lip-gloss.aspx 

- Organic Cotton Square Pads x 50 (£2.50)
http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/brushes-and-tools/organic-cotton-square-pads-x-50.aspx 
 

Amazon Links:

- The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet (£10.49)[Paperback]  http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Kind-Diet-Simple-Feeling/dp/1609611357/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404484222&sr=8-1&keywords=the+kind+diet 

- Eat Pretty [Paperback] (£10.28)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-Pretty-Jolene-Hart/dp/1452123667/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404484289&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=eat+prett 

Favourites: June 2014.

Hi guys,

Welcome to the first of many favourite blog. Sorry for the late blog post been looking after my brother. This is for the month of June. Can't believe this month has gone super quickly :) Hope you enjoy it :)

Make up:

Face:
My favourite foundation is a mixture of two different foundations, which are the Estee Lauder Double wear foundation in the shade: 2C3 Fresco and Revlon Nearly Naked foundation in shade Ivory.


Eyes:
For eyes I would say I'm in love with the Soup and Glory Eye Primer. As is acts as a highlight as well. Sometimes I've just wore this on it's on with some eyeliner.

My favourite eyeliner at the moment is the Rimmel Scandal eyes Waterproof Gel Liner by Kate Moss in Emerald. It has good staying power which is good for me as I have oily eyelids. I think I might get this same eyeliner by in black as so in love with it :)

Lips:
For lips I have been loving the Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butter - Sugar Frosting with the ELF Lip Balm SPF 15 in the shade Pink. Love this lip combo so much as it gives me a little bit SPF on my lips which is good for lip care :)


Fashion:

- dresses from H&M

(from left to right): Grey skull dress, fake leather leggings, dark blue top, grey and blue stripy jumper top and a blue dress with black skirt.

I really love the blue and black dress as it has some slits to the side of the dress with you can wear on its own or cover them up which is what I do.




Favourite Moments:

I have so many favourite moments this moment. One of which getting my new smart phone which is a Sony Xperia SP. If you guys would love me to do a review of this phone then let me know would be happy to do one :)

As you might not know I am off for summer break and wont be back at university till September/October time. So having all this time off I've been working and seeing my friends. As we don't see a lot of each other due to some of them working full time or at university and having part time jobs like myself. So when we do see each other we enjoy spending time with each other.

In terms of places to eat. I have been loving this juice/smoothie place in Southampton called Fuel. The one I had was called waterfall which had strawberries, oranges and pineapples. It is really good and is super refreshing considering the weather has been getting super hot over here in the UK.

Another thing I have been loving doing the blog again. I have really been missing doing the blog and want to keep on doing the blogs for as long as possible. Upcoming months I will be moving in to a shared house for university. Which is super exciting, so if you would like to see more photos of my room and what i'm going to be doing with it. Please follow my instagram: fran_helsing.

That's it for now. Don't forget to reblog this blog post, follow me on instagram fran_helsing and twitter @fran_helsing. Haul blog up tomorrow. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day guys.

Love,

 

Fran Helsing! x

LINKS:

- Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation in the shade: 2C3 Fresco (£29.50)
http://www.boots.com/en/Estee-Lauder-Double-Wear-Stay-in-Place-Makeup-SPF-10-30ml_4409/

- Revlon Nearly Naked foundation in shade Ivory (£8.99)
http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-Nearly-Naked-8482-Make-Up-Foundation_1298536/

- Soup and Glory eye primer (not on boots website anymore) (£8.00)
http://www.soapandglory.com/makeup/eyes/it-s-about-prime

- Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Gel Liner by Kate Emerald. http://www.superdrug.com/rimmel-scandaleyes-waterproof-gel-liner-by-kate-emerald/invt/936057&bklist= (£6.99)

- Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butter - Sugar Frosting http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-ColorBurst™-Lip-Butter_1252852/ (£7.99)

- ELF Lip Balm Spf 15 http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/lip-treatments/lip-balm-spf-15/invt/82600 (£3.95)