Sundays Child

Alu Nimki =]

2012-05-24T04:03:00.002-07:00

Aloha Darlings!

I know that this is a completely random post. And will probably be a few more coming your way soon =D

I am no Cook but I love to do it anyways.HehEheheheheh.

Anyways me and my friends drool over Alu Nimki. Whenever we get to eat some it's gone within 5 seconds. But I think obviously the best tasting on can only be found in Nepal. I remember walking down the road from my house every afternoon while I was on holiday there to just get my hands on the alu nimki served on a bit of news paper and a card spoon.

THE BEST! ARGHH!!!

And while here although you can buy alu nimki in some Nepalese restaurants and cafes now, it really doesn't taste the same to me. So I asked my lovely mum for the recipe so that I can try it myself. :D

It really wasn't too difficult. Now I prefer the one I make at home rather than buying it when im out.

So erm.. thought Id share it with you guys as well!

My mums friend who makes the most AWESOMEST nimki in the world always sends me some when she is making them. And I finish eating it the day I get it! I regret it after wards...

I think the longest and difficult part in making the alu nimki would be the nimki...bloody mixing and cutting and frying. I just burn more than others, some are waaaaay thicker than others so now I usually tend to eat when im sent some nimki. All in all it takes me about 30 mins to get all done and ready to eat. Without making my own nimki of course. One of the easiest food thing ever!!

I got sent some more a few days ago and decided to take photos as I went this time for this post. Its all gone now... :(

ANYWAYS HERE WE GO!! -

INGREDIENTS-

* Nimki Obviously. Make Your Own or Buy Some From a Shop?

* Potatoes Boiled and Lightly Mashed. Use About 3 I Would Say.

* Chopped Onion (preferably red), Chilli and Coriander.

* 3 Tablespoons of Plain White Flour. I Think You Actually Use Some Other Type of Flour But Since I Didn't Have Any Plain White Flour Seemed To Work Fine.

* Teaspoon of Garlic and Ginger Paste. Which most of already have in the kitchen.

I Don't Know What The Actual Name is So Ill Just Say Masala. Jeera Masala? I Think? Mine Just Has The Masala, Chilli Powder and Black Salt All Mixed Together.

* And Just Colouring. Optional.

* Oh And SALT!

* And also would say have about 1 and a half cup of boiled water ready! Just makes things easier when its hot already.

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Heat Up a Pan/Pot.

After Heated for a Few Minutes, Add The Flour And Keep It Moving So It Doesn't Burn.

Add The Half a Teaspoon Colouring and Salt Now. Mix Together.

Add Teaspoon of Garlic and Ginger Paste. MIX!!!

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Slowly Add The Boiled Water and Keep Stirring Till All The Lumps Go Away.

Afterwards Add The Mashed Potatoes. and Mix!!!

Will Look Like This. Allow to Cool for a Bit.

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Get Nimki Ready in Bowl.

Add the Potato Thing.

Then Add The Chilli, Onion, Coriander and Masala.

Oh Then You can add some lemon juice for more NOM. Add More Salt If You Need To.

NOM!

S.C

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Living Goddess!

2012-05-18T15:05:00.002-07:00

Aloha Bubbles!

After weeks of no sleep, Its finally OVER!!!

The private exhibition was today and so I thought it would be a good day to post up my final photos I used for it.

I took and edited the photos myself hence why if you see some mistakes or it doesn't look right..... =D hehehe im no expert on photoshop so no commento!

Thank you to my lovely model Sima, who never usually agrees to do something like this so it was a miracle when she did! And also thank you to my lovely assistant Anu, for helping me drag all the equipment to the location and also doing the hair and make up :]

I was so happy that on the day of the shoot, the rain actually stopped and the sun came out!! Which is the time when the three of us actually RAN! Haha

The title of my project was. Kumari, The Living Goddess.

Simple.

I wanted to take the concept of the Kumari and combining some western influences within the design.And what I mainly was looking at how a ordinary child gets transformed into a living goddess with a few garments and make up.

Won't write more here for now, because I will be writing about it in an article which will be out soon in the Nepali Patra!

OKAY SO HERE WE GO! Hope you like them!

Tried my best!

Here is what my space looked like, that bloody golden circle took a while and thankfully my friend helped! So thank you TOM!! I set it up as a shrine to her, with some traditional stuff layed out.

Hope you liked it and I shall be posting up the rest of the exhibition photos up soon!

So don't forget to come back and check them out!

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✝ Black Cross Nails ✝

2012-05-13T19:17:00.000-07:00

Aloha Darlings!

Been a while. =]

After weeks of no sleep and TOO much to do, I am FREE. Now I wait for results and concentrate more on other things. After celebrating my birthday I am currently in London relaxing and thought I would post up something I came across, an awesome way to do your nails which i'm sure you will LOVE or at least I hope you will. And tried to make up my own simple design. Quick and easy!

✝ Black Cross Nails✝ as the title implies.

Since my nails were in no condition to be even looked at I was lucky enough to have my cousins nails save the day! BEAUTIFUL long nails! =] PERFECT!

And all you need for this is any colour nail varnish really and a clear one to seal the deal.

And all you need for this is any colour nail varnish really I chose BLACK cause I am in london with out other colours and a clear one to seal the deal.

Oh and a pair of scissors!

Then the real trick revealed!!!!!

SELLOTAPE!

You can probably guess what you do but I shall explain anyway!

Using the black nail varnish paint it on the tape make sure its all equally painted.

After it dries cut the painted part off.

Then cut into further strips of the tape :]

You can paint your nails with other colours as a base if you want but I decided to keep it just clean.

Place a strip down the middle if there is any access, just snip it off without cutting your nail off.

Do it to all your nails. I guess you can keep it like this if you want. Reminds me of cat eyes. Hmm.

Then with another strip place across the strip you already have done making sure its a bit higher than the middle of course like ✝ this =] and cut off the access.

Then paint it with the top clear coat to seal it all together.

And that's IT!!!!

Easy right???

This ones just showing it with a colour underneath and of course having triangles cut out and put on as well. =] A great way to do all the tribal style nails that i've been seeing everywhere!!!

Might take a little bit to get the hang of it but once you get it wOO. Theres so much you can do with it! Playing around with the colours and all.

I just really love the simplicity of the crosses.

Hope you like this and defo try it out!

Other than that i've been dying to get a tattoo! and will be doing so soon.

I've been telling my cousin and recently for my birthday she got me this! Lol Till I get a real one I can always draw on myself =]

My next post will be up later this week!

Night All!!

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All Wrapped Up

2012-04-21T14:09:00.001-07:00

Aloha Darlings.

With summer fast approaching, winter wardrobes are being put away into the attic and summer being taken out. But one thing you shouldn't put away are your scarves that kept you warm.

A few years back while going through blogs, I had seen a simple wrap skirt being worn which needed no sewing!!!! I had actually forgotten about it until earlier this year and thought now might be a good time to start wearing it. Although they used plain jersey fabric which is good because of the stretch it will hug your body, I decided to use Pashmina shawls. =] I know most of the nepalese people have them. my mum had a cupboard full so I just took a few colours that I liked. Its great for for a quick dress up, and for when you're headed to the beach!! Think it would look good on top of one piece or a bikini.

I've chosen just a simple White Tee and I have my necklace on which I thrifted (Blog post HERE), and i've worn my black bodycon skirt underneath but if you can go without it..GOOD FOR YOU!

But of course it doesn't just have to be for the sunny weather, you can wear it out with some tights or leggings and a nice pair of shoes.

If you don't have a pashmina shawl it's all good, just grab a normal scarf. It has to be wide enough to cover your backside LOL or just fabric which is about 2 meters long. And also you need a rubber band. That's about it!

-How To-

Take your shawl and put it behind you while holding either ends at the front making sure you have eqal lengths.

Take one side first and wrap towards the opposite side.

Then take the other side and wrap it the other side. Make sure that the shawl is hugging your body and isn't too loose.

Adjust the shawl so that the front and back layer isn't twisted and is sitting flat. Then take both ends and wrap it round to the back.

Take your rubber band and tie the two ends together so that it is secure. You can hide the loose ends under the folds at a back to hide it but I just choose to leave it as it is. =]

And thats it! EASY PEASY!!!!

Good thing with pashminas is that some have such delicate beading on them and also beautiful patterns. One which I loved is this pastel mint *on trend* pashmina, it has small round mirror sequins dotted around the shawl and the beading on the edges adds more awesomeness! =]

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A Womans Worth.

2012-04-15T15:05:00.000-07:00

Aloha!

Yesterday me and my dad roamed around the local car boot sale and while roaming around, I found myself some bargains! And after that I just thought Id post up some of the other things I've picked up so far this year.

I was so very happy to spot this pearl necklace. And for a £1!! think I nearly shed a tear when the lady told me. Definitely my favorite buy of the day.

My second buy was this a nice choker sorta necklace, I don't know if I will actually wear it but I still like it. Was a £1 as well. Happy Me. :D

This was from the same lady so was a pound as well. Kind of reminded me of Nepal so I snapped it up. It has a blue stone/gem? I don't know what call it, is missing but its not that noticeable.

This this little baby was 10p! SO HAPPY! Gems missing but I DON'T CARE! It was soo pretty, caught my eye straight away. I guess its not the most expensive thing in the world and the stone and gems aren't real but its beautiful. The middle blue thing made me feel like I'm looking into another world.

This ring was a £1 one of the more simpler ones I found on a sellers table. Something that actually fit my finger so I HAD to buy. My other rings I usually have to hold with smaller rings, which I don't mind but it gets annoying sometimes.

And heres a necklace I got in Portebello Market, forgot the price but it was okay I guess. I used it for my vintage project in Uni.

This isn't something I bought but just wanted to post it up. =D It was given to be by one of my best friends who bought it back from her trip to Gambia! So thank you very much to her! <3

And this is a pair of clip-ons I bought earlier a few months back hunting around charity shops. So lovely! Love it! Think it was £1.50 not sure.

Bought this on the same day. It caught my because of the writing carved into it. Thought it was nepali at first but found out it DEFO WASN'T but still liked it. And the bells jingles away every step I take Lol. Feel like a puppy but still its a pretty unique thing which you won't find anywhere. My friends thought it could be cursed or what not. ¬ ¬. Made me laugh tbh.

This is just an over the knuckle ring that I made with some wire I found at uni. Quick and easy. Found it quite nice.

So bought some more wires! =D Bought some in gold this time and for 99p I couldn't resist. Will be making more of the rings soon.

Now lastly Happy Nepalese New Year 2069!! Its a bit late but still. I posted this picture up last night. OOTN. My mums deep orange saree which I paired with a bustier I made for one my collections. Cheeky I know, but it was just sitting in my closet so I thought WHY NOT!?!? Also I wore the pearl necklace with it. I didn't want the usual blingy stuff. So I thought nice and simple, something different. And the ring as well. =] My mum in the background and the room a mess.

Happy Nepali New Year 2069 Again!!

I'm still trying to figure these blog template out!!! ¬ ¬ . Is it just me?!

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Sundays. Collection.

2012-04-15T13:34:00.000-07:00

Just a Quick Post Today. I know you can wear a top about 5 different ways or even more. I've seen loads of people wear it ways I never thought possible, even sweater and what nots. So was hunting round the house and found this Jacket, its a bit big for me and it just didn't look right on me, sadly. So remembering the tops idea decided to put it on backwards, the back I didn't like.

I preferred the front as it reminded me of a sweatshirt. Would love to cut up it and something else with the back but Im guessing my mother would not be pleased.

Did a quick DIY after I saw some pictures. Found a top which I haven't really worn, and with a few quick snips...TADA! I think it looks okay. Can't wait to wear it throughout the summer!

And lastly quick snap of my nails, that is supposed to be a skull btw, looks like a clown but I still like it.

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Update on Paper Patterns Part 1

2012-04-10T17:01:00.001-07:00

This is just as the title states, an update. I found some sheer fabric in my closet so decided to get started on the gown thing as a trial. Here are a few images.

This is how it is for the time being.

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Mermaid Hair.

2012-04-10T16:14:00.000-07:00

Aloha Loveys.

I recently tried the whole 'Ombre Hair' Thing. Wanted it Silver but didn't go to plan ¬ ¬....BUT I found a new way to spice it up. Instead of killing my hair with more chemicals I used food colouring to mix up a nice teal colour which I LOVE. Research wise people have used normal conditioner and food colouring mixed together, which I tried but DID NOT WORK..for me that is, it might work with other peoples hair though so don't take my word for it. Got annoyed after a few tries and ended up just putting the colour straight on. Its not even as it is just staining, the lighter hair the better the colour stains. As you can see in the pictures my left side has more colour than the left, sad but im still happy with the results. It does create a big mess in the bathroom after you use it but you get beautiful hair! =) Reminds me of mermaid hair. =D

Anyways decided on taking a few pictures, has been a while since I played about with my camera so yeaaaah....

And I got carried away while editing pictures as well. So please just appreciate! =]

Finally Im happy I am actually updating! o.O

Leaving you with my Chub Chub Face.

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Round Up The Skirt

2012-04-03T13:09:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back I purchased this leather skirt from a charity shop for an amazing £2! Was and Am still SUPER happy with it!

Here it is! Since I bought it ive worn it a few times but I grew bored of the boring hem line...and a few days back I found this image! It was actually focused on the paint splattered outfits and I was more mesmerized by that SKIRT! So thought Id try it out.

Here is what happened. Since it was pure leather I could just cut without having to worry about fraying which I was pleased about. I didn't want to over do the scoop so I only took about an inch off the front. Looks a bit rough and I'm not sure if I like the fitting.

Side view looks a bit better I think. I'll see after I wear it a few times then Ill probably start stitching again.

AHH Just found blog again:

http://apair-andaspare.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/diy-rounded-hem-mini-skirt.html

Now just a few random things:

Saw this and I WANT. Reminded me of THIS! Its not the same but how cute is it!!? And it was on saleee! :'( And I am BROKE even for the sale.

And while looking through stuff in H&M found these golden bracelets, which you can totally turn into ankle cuffs and it was only £3.99. So its on my lists of TO BUY. Don't exactly know when that will be but I know its soon!

The Show 2011

2012-04-03T11:41:00.001-07:00

Aloha!

Just wanted to write up about this even though its nearly a year late..

This was from the first show I ever took part in organised by The Signature and Fashion Beauty Bug (Click Link to Open) since it was the first time I decided to work together with one of my close friends, Sonam Limbu. And we worked up a concept of 'Tough Girls' Combining Tough With Feminine.Using materials such as leather with more flowly fabric like chiffon on silhouette you would consider feminine.

We created 6 over all, and here are a few pictures, more to be added soon.

The Designers.

Sorry this is short I just wanted to post this up as soon as possible.

Rochester

2012-03-23T15:32:00.002-07:00

Since I am doing an internal progression on to the UCA Rochester from Canterbury, I was one of many called in for a day to listen and learn about the course a bit more. And with that I got to meet and had the chance to talk with a previous student, Raffaele Ascione (Click Link to Know More About Him) who has recently showcased his collection at London Fashion Week.

(Photo credit to 1883 Digital)

A down to earth guy, I was pleased to know that he teaches at UCA Rochester.Meaning I will have someone to talk to without panicking around like a headless chicken, not saying the other teachers won't be there :D. His piece was bought by Lady Gaga which helped him a lot and since then he has worked with her a few times.

(Photos from Website http://www.raffaeleascione.com )

These three garments stood out the most from his latest collection. Inspiration taken from his favorite sweatshirt that apparently he is obsessed with and taking ideas from the 70s.

Just quick snaps I took while waiting for my portfolio tutorial. There were some amazing work around which I could not stop staring at.

Finally this is just a photograph that I was in love with so much I have it as my lock screen, The front cover of DAZED April magazine. Givenchy, their Bollywood style sorta jewllery. Such strong pieces which I would love to get my hands on. Wonder how much they weigh? Would even pierce my nose for those things!! Don't exactly know where I would wear them but DAMN!! Right?

Let It Begin!

2012-03-02T14:02:00.001-08:00

I started my Final Major Project last week and I feel like I have done NOTHING!

Finally getting what I want to do I thought would be quite easy but NOPE! I have a bad habit of looking at other people work and then wanting to kill myself instead of feeling motivated. They all seem to have bloody brilliant ideas! Ah another problem in the room is there is about 50-60 people CRAMPED in a tiny room, we literally have a quarter of a table, which results to working out in the corridor which I don't mind but sometime I would like to be able to put stuff on my desk without everyone elses work piling on top of it!

Anyways! Decided to walk around the room and take some snaps.

Jades Workstation- Textile Student- I can tell shes doing something with Birds! :]

Jacks Work Station- Fashion Design Student- Florence and the Machines, Just one of their songs.

He has awesome ideas which I can't wait to see!

Sophie's Workstation- Shoe Design- Shes created amazing shoes in her past project so interested to see what she will do for her final one. Im not really sure what her ideas are though. It might be clear to you :D

I forgot her name :D but Textile Student- Japan!

Finally My space, see how small, this is just a few images I've collected to give me some ideas and get my brain going, would say that I don't have enough! But I kinda know where im trying to head towards to does it matter?

DIY Lamp Shade

2012-02-29T16:01:00.000-08:00

My Last Post of the night.

I started on this diy project about 2 years ago I hadn't finished it, and it was my friend Chhimmi who reminded me and gave my the idea to make it into a post. so this all OVERDUE! But I've done it now!

You can see from the image below, the little thing at the back of the lampshade was where I had left it, I turned it so you can see what I had left to do!

Sorry ALL THE PICTURES I HAVE ON THIS POST WAS TAKEN FROM MY PHONE FROM THE CAMERA! Will update it with the good quality ones if I can be bothered. :D No judging!

Anyways, the lampshade was creamy and DULL so I bought a 2 meter white binding tape for the edges of the lampshade top and bottom with help of my handy glue gun.

The material I used was white felt I had laying around [plus its cheaper!]. I cut it into squares first, all variable in sizes but not too big or too small about one and a half inches? Or something around that size.

Then I cut the squares into circles, it was a PAIN! I think that reminded me why I never got back to it! After that I placed the circles by folding, pushing, and sticking it on with the glue gun, making sure its even all around because you do tend to build it up so much that it can become thicker in one area than the other. After a few hours, it should end up like THIS!

TADA!

You can see some areas went a bit haywire BUT it is done..not really I have a small patch left somewhere at the back where I ran out of the felt circles.

It gives you a petal/flower effect. I've seen it on bags, T-shirts so you can try that if you don't want to jazz up a piece of lampshade. Use different fabric and colours to make it more interesting!

Paper Patterns

2012-02-29T15:39:00.000-08:00

Thought I would just post this up quick before I forget.

I found some paper patterns in a charity shop for 20p each (this was like a few months ago), I have never really used a paper patterns so when I saw them I wasn't sure if I should get them or not. Well I have tried in Uni but I don't know if its the same. Anyways! There were LOADS but I picked out these FOUR. [Sorry The Photograph is a bit NAFF I took it from my phone from the camera :D]

Anyways, I am planning to make something from the second pattern soon a nice cover up sorta thing? Good for the summer! I don't know what material yet, something flowly? Lol. Might change the design as I go or it might all go horribly wrong. Hm. I don't know I see it in my head that it will be fine, will probably look more like a dressing robe or something like that but I just want a long light weight cover up that I can just pop on if I am going somewhere on top of my summery outfit rather than something even like a short denim jacket which will probably be everywhere this summer, I don't know why (THEY ARE FINE) but sometimes I find it to be a heavy sort of thing that makes me uncomfortable, so I wanna make sure I have something nice! If I find it easy enough to make I try and make some more from MORE fabrics maybe even try to make it from a heavier, thicker fabric with lining and all that sorta thing for the evening? I like that it looks more like a quarter sleeve rather than a full sleeve.

[These are the Four that I picked up]

Others that caught my eye were-The Jacket from the first Pack, The Shirt thing [They all look sorta similar so kind need to look more into that]from the third Pack And I think it was the Jacket on the right hand corner from the last Pack that interested me. A boyish silhouette .

Some Inspirational Images from Asos. Kinda like what I would like to make. I guess the pattern I have is a but different but I think with the choice of material and colour it should turn our okay.

This I took just now, Ive collected a few more, and they're all squished inside :D Need to find a better place to put them!

Dream a Little Dream for Me.

2012-02-29T14:53:00.001-08:00

Decided I would create a new blog which I will UPDATE more often. I was drifting around YouTube as you do and found a video for Dream Catchers. I have always loved them! And thought why not try and make one? I TRIED with a simple bangle and some strings I had laying around in my drawer.

It was going well until things started to unravel and I got things in a knot. ¬ ¬. Was not pleased but at least I know how to make on now.

Here Is My Trial Version Lets Say.

I am hoping next time I attempt to make on I shall put some beads and feathers on, if its still intact of course and turn it into necklaces #diy Right in time for summer. Better get collecting on nice feathers! Not bright ones though....would prefer white, creams, browns sorta thing. The one I tried making I used flat cream string? Thread? I don't know what its called I got roll of it from a charity shop for 40p BARGAIN! Used it because I don't have any leather. Ill post an update if I succeed to make one and maybe do a OOTD? Maybeeeee. Might Be a While. But for Summer, you guys should definitely give it a go! If you aren't much of a Do It Yourself person then just find/get a dream catcher thread a chain through and BOOM a necklace! if its a shorter chain maybe you can use it can hang it onto a bag? Would make it interesting!
Sorry this is just a short and quick post.

SC