Ideas for Lent

Hello lovelies <3

Sorry for the lack of posts but we have been very, very busy with school and exams etc. Any who thank you for your continued support (Before I carry on with the post, CAN I JUST SAY HOW FLIPPING EXCITED THE NEW INSTAGRAM FEATURE MAKES ME? Now we can easily post on the Instagram for this blog- @unicornasauruss , please excuse the cheeky plug there haha). So in case you were unaware, today is Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday and yes I did have a pancake... Or three (no regrets.) I'm an old school lemon and sugar, they were bliss! Whilst I'm on the topic of pancakes, you should totally check out https://sophiesuite.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/pancake-topping-ideas/#more-1185 and her awesome pancake topping inspiration!

So I'm a very last minute person, an awful trade I know :p, and I'm still on the search for a Lent buddy- I find its so much easier than going solo for forty days. So I thought why not invite the Internet to be my Lent buddy? So if like me you are an awful planner or perhaps you've never thought about doing anything for Lent before, why not give it a try this year- it's a great time to strengthen your faith but that's not to say that only Christians can get involved, anyone can (as you'll read later in this post). Here are some ideas I've heard amongst my friends and some I thought of for myself:

- Not Drinking anything other than water, this was the idea of a person at one of my youth groups, I thought this was so creative.

- Not talking about politics for the whole of lent, I was particularly impressed with this one as it is the plan of one of my atheist friends who, may I add, is very political. It will take a lot of will power to stop him from talking about politics and I think it's brill that he's getting involved despite not being at all religious. It's awesome to see people getting involved who I wouldn't expect to and it makes me all warm and happy inside!

- Logging out of one (or all) of your social medias, this one is rather difficult in modern times but also one of the most meaningful in keeping with the true spirit of lent; if I'm honest, I really don't think that I would have the will power! If you're planning to do this then I raise my hat to you, because that's pretty amazing.

- Not eating anything sweet until after 6pm. I will probably end up doing this one as it requires more thought and effort compared to the infamous chocolate boycott. Remember that lent is not an excuse for you to go on a diet and shouldn't be treated as one, if you do want to diet that of course is fine- but don't mix the two.

- Follow the rules of one of your friend's dietary requirements. By this I mean that if you have a celiac/vegan/lactose intolerant friend or relative then it would really put a smile on their face if you were to go through their needs with them. I have a friend who recently stopped being able to eat gluten and soya (among other things) and she's really been suffering, so she asked another peer to 'go through it with her' during lent so she wouldn't be the odd one out. It's such a kind idea.

- Who's stopping you from making a resolution as opposed to getting rid of something, perhaps to jot down one thing that makes you happy everyday or putting a pound in a jar everyday and then giving that money to charity. These would be just as worthwhile, if not more so!

I hope these gave you some inspiration on what to do for lent, please do let us know if this post helped you or if you are doing anything for lent this year- We'd  love to hear from you!

xo~Daisycorn

Guest writing for another blog and super cute DIY sign

Hello!!!!!

This blog post was originally written by me for a blog called Sophiesuite (https://sophiesuite.wordpress.com/), but I decided to give you guys a special preview before anyone else! It would be brilliant if all you crazy dinocorns out there would check her out!!

My good friend, Sophie - who I'm 95% sure is secretly my sister- invited me to guest write a page of her blog for her! Those of you avid bloggers out there will know that this is an enormous responsibility, imagine someone trusting you to read their diary or guard their secret stash of chocolate- that big! How could I turn down such an opportunity? 

The only brief I was given was to make my entry crafty, so after some brainstorming, I came up with the perfect DIY! This post will show you how I went about creating this super cute and sparkly sign. This project was really inexpensive and easy to do, it could be displayed on the back of your bedroom door or you could even attach a piece of dowel/a pencil to the back of it and place it in a vase. The possibilities are only limited by how far your imagination is willing to stretch!

To make your own, you'll need:

• A small, plain sign (I got mine off of amazon)

• Some PVA glue, you won't need much

• A pencil and black marker

• Some sparkly bits (eg. Glitter, sequins or gems)

1) Remove all of the labels and stickers from your sign.

2) Now draw or write out the outline of what you want on your sign- I chose the words "official unicorn".

3) I learnt that it's best to fill the words or design in with your marker at this point, as it is hard to apply marker on top of glue.

4) Spread glue on to one area of the sign at a time, it is much easier to apply glue to the sign and not to the back of each individual gem.

5) Place your gems (or other sparkly things) around the edge of your design and leave it to dry.

That's it! It really is as easy as that! If you try this DIY for yourself, be sure to send me a picture on Instagram (@unicornasauruss) I would love to see what you come up with, or you could share your master piece with Sophie on her tumblr (sophiesuite)

Happy crafting! 

xo~ Daisycorn

Summer drinks for teenagers

Ahhhh to be a teenager... Too young for the responsibilities of adulthood, yet too old for the freedom of childhood. But just because you can't legally neck a cocktail or other alcoholic summer staple, doesn't mean your taste buds will miss out! Show off these tasty concoctions to your friends and family and don't forget to send us a picture via instagram (@unicornasaususs https://instagram.com/unicornasauruss/)

1| Many A Berry (smoothie)

  I like to add oats to this one and enjoy it as a: healthy, refreshing and quick breakfast on a hot summer morning. 

Ingredients:

                 A generous dollop of yoghurt - natural, soy or Greek work well

                 Half a cup of strawberries- about a handful

                 A cup of raspberries

                 A sprinkling of blueberries- not too many as these can be gritty when blended

                 1/4 cup of blackberries- if you want to go all out ;-)

                 A splash of milk- this is for a more liquid consistency

Blend the smoothie for one minute- stopping and shaking half way. The smoothie is best when served fresh but can be kept in the fridge overnight or frozen into ice lollies.

2| Green Juice

  There are many variations on this classic, here's how I do mine:

Ingredients:

                 A cup of kale

                 Half a cucumber, chopped

                 A handful of spinach

                 Half a small carrot

                 A squeeze of lemon juice

                 Two small tomatoes

                 Water

Blend all the ingredients apart from the water. After that, pass it through a sieve and mix in the water. Enjoy with a few ice cubes.

3| Breakfast In A Bottle (smoothie)

   Great for when you're running late- these could even be made the night before.

Ingredients:

                 Half a cup of porridge oats

                 A table spoon of apple sauce

                 A chopped apple

                 A splash of milk

                 A few slices of apricot- dried or fresh

Just whizz it up and it's good to go!

4| Ye Olde Lemonade

   This is a summer essential! What more needs to be said?

Ingredients:

                 Two lemons

                 650ml water

                 85g sugar

                 A few mint leaves

                 A handful of ice

Chop the lemons. Then, along with the sugar and half of the water, whizz in a food processor. Push the mixture through a sieve into a jug, before applying: the remainder of the water, ice and mint leaves. Best fresh but can be frozen as lollies, it looks super appetising when served in jars with colourful straws.

I hope you enjoy these delicious drinks and have an amazing summer!

xo~

Summer's here!!! (Part 1)

Hiya you lovely lot! 

It's 01|06|15... THAT MEANS THAT IT'S OFFICIALLY SUMMER!! (EEEEEK) I feel like ever since we got over the winter magic, the majority of us have been waiting for this moment. In terms of weather, we're not really feeling the heat right now in Britain- but that's set to change over the upcoming weeks, so keep your ears peeled next time you're listening to your local radio station. Many schools across the globe are breaking up this month; some have already! Unfortunately I don't get let loose on the holidays until mid July, but going to a non-uniformed school, I will still be upgrading my wardrobe. Here are my summer wardrobe essentials:

1| The Midi Skirt.

   These are beautiful feminine staples for any wardrobe- they can be worn casually with a T-shirt/blouse or dressed up when combined with statement jewellery, heels and a clutch. My current favourites are :

the Floral Print  Pleated Skirt from Zara*- £39.99 (http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/skirts/view-all/floral-print-pleated-skirt-c719016p2575517.html), 

the High Waist Midi Skirt In Satin With Bow from ASOS- £50 (http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-High-Waist-Midi-Skirt-in-Satin-with-Bow/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4502750) 

and the Knee Length Skirt from H&M- £12.99 (http://www.hm.com/gb/product/84400?article=84400-B)

*I have found that sizing at Zara runs quite small so would suggest buying a size or two up.

2| The Summer Dress.

   Don't be put off by the name, these can be layered (cardigans, tights, jumpers ect.) to make them sutible for all seasons! Why not be a bit daring and go for dresses with unusual straps or bold prints?

Black Lattice Neck Skater Dress from newlook- now £8.00 (http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/black-lattice-neck-skater-dress-_335910401)

The Ayarisa Contrast Bind & Zip Detail Dress from stylistpick- £19 (https://www.stylistpick.com/ayarisa/dresses/contrast-bind-and-zip-detail-dress-34485)

Seasalt Rosina Dress, Manderley Stripe Multi from John Lewis- £65.00 (http://www.johnlewis.com/seasalt-rosina-dress-manderley-stripe-multi/p2016167)

That's all for now but watch out for part two!

xo~ Daisycorn

wedding guest outfits under £50

Hello beautiful people!

Daisycorn here. A while back, I wrote a blog post on prom outfits for under £100- I enjoyed making it so much that I have decided to do the same for wedding guest looks. I've tightened the budget even more and this time around, you will only have to splurge a maximum of £50 to recreate these outfits for yourself.

1| ...and something blue

Dress: £15 

http://www.boohoo.com/new-in-dresses/alice-embellished-waist-pleated-dress/invt/azz11459

Kimono: £10 

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/navy-burnout-fringed-hem-cropped-kimono-_322572241

Shoes: £23 

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/shoes-203538/evening-party-3987202/wide-fit-blue-slingback-court-shoes-4097234?bi=1&ps=20

                      

                   Total: £48

2| classic elegance

Dress: £35

http://www.johnlewis.com/true-decadence-lace-midi-dress/p1599261?colour=Cornflower%20Blue

Shoes: £4

http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/silver-semi-sheer-contrast-ballet-pumps_328742292

Fascinator: £9.99

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_61252+267934_-1

 

            Total: £48.99

3| floral fancy

Dress: £24.99

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_61252+267739_-1

Shoes: £15

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Dorothy+Perkins+Ruffle+Trim+Court/213691781,default,pd.html

Hair clip: £8

http://www.claires.co.uk/crystal-and-pearl-hair-decoration/shop/fcp-product/25766

            Total: £47.99

4| Plus sized

Shoes: £8

http://www.selectfashion.co.uk/footwear/s040-3201-09_black.html

Dress: £38

http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Curve/ASOS-CURVE-Exclusive-Bandeau-Peplum-Dress-with-Printed-Bodice/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4670558&cid=8799&Rf1012=4461&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=3&clr=Printandplain&totalstyles=553&gridsize=3&r=2

          Total: £46

5| rosy red

Dress: £20

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Jane+Norman+Ribbed+panel+dress/206199655,default,pd.html

Shoes: £7.99

http://tablet.hm.com/gb/product/08433?article=08433-T

Clutch Bag: £12

http://www.boohoo.com/new-in-accessories/anne-glitter-envelope-clutch/invt/azz22109

Necklace: £6

http://www.claires.co.uk/silver-butterfly-bib-necklace/shop/fcp-product/29507

           Total: £45.99

(*this is not a sponsored post, all links are for the benefit of the reader)

xo~Daisycorn 

Valentine's Day outfit

Hi there lovelies, Daisycorn here!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, whether you are a single Or in a relationship, everyone likes to look their best on this special day. Here's a simple outfit perfect for the day- red tones are a must have and bowler hats are totally in right now; try pairing reds with neutral tones such as: blacks, whites, beige or creams.

xo~Daisycorn 

Prom outfits under £100

Daisycorn here, 

So I realise that prom season is a long way off-but the time will fly by and finding the perfect outfit- for a reasonable price- can be very difficult! All of these outfits total at under £100.

1| The classy sophisticated look:

Dress: http://www.coast-stores.com/suri-short-dress/lace_dresses/coast/fcp-product/1323339 Currently reduced to £49.00

Shoes: http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/black-glitter-metal-point-court-shoes_325313901 The shoes shown in the picture are now sold out but these will go just as well! Currently reduced to £11.00

Bag: http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/bags-and-purses/black-textured-gem-box-clutch-_323183701 Currently reduced to £8.00

Necklace: http://www.next.co.uk/x552376s3 £8.00

                                                                               Total: £76.00

2| The girly look:

Dress: http://www.asos.com/Chi-Chi-London/Chi-Chi-London-Applique-Bust-Midi-Debutante-Prom-Dress-With-Tulle-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4890842 £55.00

Shoes: http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/silver-shimmer-kitten-heels-3537926 currently reduced to £10.00

Clutch Bag: http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/invt/azz16047 £15.00

Bracelet: http://shop.mango.com/US/p0/women/sale/intertwined-chains-bracelet/?id=33090370_93&n=1&s=rebajas_she&ident=0__0_1409634035224&ts=1409634035224 currently reduced to £4.99

Earrings: http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/women/pendientes-cristal-facetado/?id=36065663&n=0&ts=1414997558104 currently reduced to £7.49

                                                                                                       Total: £92.48

3| The simplistic natural look:

Dress: http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Jane+Norman+Corsage+Dress/D499469,default,pd.html Currently reduced to £35.00

Shoes: http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/white-patent-ballet-pumps-_328795010 £9.99

Lace kimono: http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/cream-floral-lace-kimono_308523813 Currently reduced to £9.00

Clutch: http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/invt/azz44475 £8.00

Flower garland: http://www.claires.co.uk/ivory-rose-hair-garland/garlands/shop/fcp-product/25086 £5.00

                                       Total: £66.99

4| The bold look:

Dress: http://www.izabel.com/en/ukeurope/party-dresses/bustier-accordian-pleat-belted-dress/invt/d100050uk £60.00

Shoes: http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/bexley-lace-shoe-boot-3634754 £20.00

Necklace: http://uk.accessorize.com/1/1/37405-statement-necklaces-triangle-simple-collar-necklace-white-pink.html Currently reduced to £5.00

Purse: http://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_20/6901321200 currently reduced to £7.00

                               Total: £93.00

5| plus sized (currently available in uk sizes 18-24)

Dress: http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/cut-out-lace-prom-dress/qg501/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=1326 £35.00

Shoes: http://www.asos.com/New-Look-Wide-Fit/New-Look-Wide-Fit-Facet-Tan-Leather-Toe-Post-Flat-Sandals/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4433791 Wide Fit and currently reduced to £9.00

Bracelet: http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/black-rhinestone-cup-chain-bracelet-3373495 £5.00

Hair comb: http://uk.accessorize.com/1/1/47076-accessories-francis-deco-comb-gold.html £12.00

                                                    Total: £61.00

(*this is not a sponsored post, all links are for the benefit of the reader)

xo~ Daisycorn

2014 Favourites

Hello everyone, Daisycorn here!!

As it is the start of 2015, this post shall be about my 2014 favourites.

1| clothing:

                My favourite place to buy clothes last year was "ASOS" ( http://www.asos.com/)the online one stop fashion destination.One of the things I love about ASOS is that they always have amazing sales. My best buy was the "ASOS Whitby Low Rise Skinny Ankle Grazer Jeans in Ecru with Ladder Insert Detail" These jeans are currently out of stock but are definitely worth looking out for!

2| Food: 

            So last year I really got into drinking pineapple juice- it may sound like a random choice but my local supermarket sells three packs for only 99p! It's also healthy as one small carton counts as one of your five a day-its healthy and delicious. The thing to be careful with fruit juices, is that you don't drink more than a glass a day- as they contain a lot of natural sugar, so too much can actually prove unhealthy!

3| Fragrance:

                   This one requires no explanation! "Zoella Blissful Mistful" Of course!http://www.superdrug.com/Toiletries/Washing-&-Bathing/Indulgent-Bathing/Zoella-Blissful-Mistful-45ml/p/303401

4| Youtubers:

                 My favourite female youtuber has to be Colleen Ballinger! She's so natural and talented- we went to see her show in Wolverhampton on 5th November and she was AMAZING! If you ever get a chance to watch her show, I would strongly recommend you do so! My favorite male youtuber is Joe Sugg- I don't think that I have ever watched one of his videos and NOT laughed uncontrollably!

http://www.youtube.com/user/PsychoSoprano http://www.youtube.com/user/ThatcherJoe

That wraps up my 2014 favourites, let's hope for even more great things to come in 2015!

xo~ daisycorn

I was vegan!!!

Hello everyone, this is Daisycorn.

So something not many people know about me, is that I once tried my hand at being a vegan! Needless to say my efforts didn't last long, partly down to my decision being very abrupt and spontaneous! All in all I lasted only a week in the vegan lifestyle but here are some of the things that I discovered whilst vegan :)

1| I felt much more awake, I was alert and not at all hungry during the whole experience!

2| I felt healthier- more "jumpy" and my stamina had improved also, almost instantly.

3| Did you know that many brands of Turkish delight are vegan?

4| Being a dairy loving person (milk, yogurt, cheese- you name it!) I was quite tempted by the odd glass of milk ect.

5| Dark chocolate is vegan!! (Allways check the label)

6| Hummus became my best friend!

7| The vegan lifestyle has its ups and downs but it was no where near as hard as I thought it would be.

The thing that ended my vegan lifestyle was visiting my local cheese market, I just couldn't resist! I urge anyone and everyone to try their hand at being a vegan- even if you fail miserably like me, it's still good fun trying!

Xo~ Daisycorn

DIY With Washi Tape 1 ~ Lipgloss

Daisycorn here! 

So recently I've fallen in love with a form of patterned paper tape known as "Washi Tape" (you've more than likely heard of it if you are as obsessed with YouTube as us)

  This is a quick DIY tutorial which is both practical and fun! I think all of us makeup lovers have been in that situation when that "cute" and "useful" transparent container has seen better days- here's an easy way to revamp your old favourite lip gloss; or other makeup product, to make it more appealing to look at!

Equipment:

                 -Lip gloss (near the end of it's life)

                 -Washi Tape (obviously ;-D)

                 -Scissors (not essential)

                 -PVA glue (also not essential)

Method: 

 1| lay out all of your equipment on your work surface area.

2| Starting from the bottom of the lip gloss, wrap the Washi Tape around horizontally, either tearing after each time the tape has gone once around, or wrapping at a slight angle.

3| Once at the top you could remove the lid and cover the lip gloss in PVA glue to create a "glossy" finish and protect the tape from tearing and water damaged. I skipped this step for the purpose of this tutorial.

4| Repeat with the lid in a different colour. (Not essential.)

5| The lip gloss is now ready for use; enjoy!!

xo~Daisycorn

New Year, New Blog!

Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of unicornasaurus! Unicorns and Dinosaurs are our favourite things (as you can tell). We will be posting lots of random posts about our lives, aswell as beauty, fashion, DIY's and many more awesome things! Stay tuned:)

xo-Amrasaurus and Daisycorn