Chicken salad with cucumber, avocados, apples and grapes


The richness of avocado combined with the sweet crispness of apples in this delicious, filling salad. It's perfect for lunch.

2 cups cooked chicken (preferably boiled) or turkey breast
1 cup diced apple
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 fully ripened avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
4 cups mixed baby salad greens
Handful of grapes

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apple, celery, cucumber, lemon juice, and oil; stir. Add the avocado; toss gently until all the ingredients are combined, leaving some diced avocado visible while mashing some. Serve over the mixed greens.


Per serving: 200 calories

Did you get a NutriBullet for Christmas? This recipe is a great detox , to detox the body you need to feed it foods that help it purge itself, while at the same time provide it with the vitamins and minerals it needs to function at its best.

I add pineapple to every smoothie and juice to add sweetness. This smoothie is amazing and so nutritious!

 

• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup pineapple, cubed
• 1 banana
• 1 pear
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon honey

Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.

Behold, the only pancake recipe you'll ever need after the Christmas bloat.... Delicious & healthy 

• 1 1/2 cup milk ( cows / almond / coconut ) 
• 2 cups Gluten-Free flour  (available at Tesco / Health Food Stores)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 Free-Range eggs
• 4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
• Mixed Berries & agave syrup to serve

 

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, In a smaller bowl, whisk the milk, eggs and melted coconut oil .Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently blend until flour is just incorporated.

Let the batter sit, undisturbed for about 10 minutes. Do not stir it at all.

Melt 2 tbs coconut oil onto a pan set to medium high. Gently pour a ¼ cup of batter onto your frying pan or griddle.  Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake and then flip with a spatula and brown the other side.

Serve as above with lashings of agave syrup, a bunch of chopped mint & some berries.

The Clarins Essential Palette is filled with a range of matte, shimmer and full on glitter shades, with that stunning golden glitter standing out right in the centre. The pigmentation is not quite as powerful as Urban Decay or MAC, which is why it is suited to someone who prefers a lighter hand with her makeup. To oomph the pigmentation, these shades can be used wet. Used dry, It is a much more sophisticated product with a range of more mature shades, obviously aiming for the key Clarins consumer. As a Christmas gift for your Mum, Aunt, or sister, this is a great, wearable palette. Priced at €43.



Available at Boots.ie/Clarins

New Years Eve Ready //

 

ASOS short dress
asos.com

Topshop petite cocktail dress
topshop.com

Topshop sequin dress
$115 - topshop.com

Zara sequin top
zara.com

Topshop sweatshirt
topshop.com

Topshop brown cropped jacket
topshop.com

Topshop skirt
topshop.com

Black slingback
fwrd.com

Mulberry mini purse
net-a-porter.com

Irene Neuwirth rose gold jewelry
barneys.com

With New Year’s Eve only days away, I’ve been trying to narrow down my selection of sequin / sparkly outfits to choose from! NYE is the time to go all out and wear something extra special!


 

The bigger the better with scarves this Season, the blanket scarves are having a moment. This Zara blanket scarf is huge and amazing quality for €29,99, It can be styled as below or worn Burberry-esque as a full cape. It is now back in stock online, just in time for Christmas!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coat ZARA // Blanket Scarf ZARA // Jeans Topshop // Booties Ash Jalouse Distressed Black // Bag Mulberry Bayswater Tote Grey Mole // Cable Hat & Gloves Savida //

 

Because I love Christmas, I'm also obsessed with Christmas jumpers! I love the fact that this grey pearly H&M offering doesn't strike you as the typical Christmas jumper- It has already sold out online but there is limited availability in store.  It is warmer than I expected and the phrase is just the BEST....

 

Jumper H&M

Jeans Topshop Moto Washed Black Baxter Jean

Denim Shirt Topshop Moto Fitted Denim Shirt

Cable PomPom Hat & Gloves Savida,

Bag Mulberry Bayswater Mole Grey

I'm loving faux fur this Winter- It's just one of those trends that's super comfortable and so stylish. It really brings a look together and adds a glamorous touch instantly. I have a few faux fur gilets, and faux fur stole's- two items in my closet that I wear over and over again in the colder months with simple outfits and evening outfits.












SHOP THE LOOK //

ASOS Faux Fur coats LINK! // Topshop Chunky Faux Fur Coat LINK! // Oasis Faux Fur LINK!

If you’re not going to wear sequined pants for a NYE / Christmas party, when are you? It’s the best occasion. And they look incredibly hot! Paired with a more sophisticated top, like a silky blouse, shirt or a tank top they can look better than a dress. Paired with a less extravagant top, like this 'Crème De La Crème' grey tee, they ooze that glamorous effortlessness.







I have found the perfect pair at the perfect price - H&M Gold Sequin Pants LINK!