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Pancake Day Inspiration

Funny how the enthusiasm for pancake day lives on well past your childhood and can invoke the most grown up of person to scream with excitement over the thought of it being social acceptable to eat pancakes for dinner! But this year we invite you to try something new with your pancakes, forget the lemon and sugar, check out our fav recipes.

1. Sprinkles: Add some colour to your mix with rainbow sprinkles then fry as usual. Make a tasty whipped cream topping by mixing together whipping cream and icing sugar. Also great for Birthday treats!

2. Chocolate chip, peanut butter and banana. Fool yourself that you are being healthy by adding a generous helping of banana, check out the full recipe here 

3. Maybe one of the best things to come out of the US, the humble Oreo lends its tasty cream filling and deep coco taste to this pancake recipe. Made with marshmallow fluff this recipe is not for the faint hearted. Get the recipe here

4. Bacon and pancakes smothered in maple syrup is a personal fav of mine which is why when I saw this recipe for bacon cooked inside the pancake I had to try, and boy did it live up to my expectations! Add a bit of scrambled egg if you are feeling wild or even some caramelised apple! Try it out here 

4. Not one for something sweet? We discovered these Spicy Vegetable pancakes and now cook them regularly as a great alternative to fajita wraps. Hearty and flavoursome, they are a great way to celebrate pancake day and get a good meal! See the recipe here

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Christmas might be well and truly over, but there are still plenty of things to look forward to and with Valentines Day fast approaching – finding the ultimate Date Night outfit is an absolute must! Everyone’s choice of date night is different, so luckily there are lots of different looks to choose from to make you feel your best.

Black is the ultimate colour for stylish and sophisticated eveningwear. We love this gorgeous fit and flare dress from Keepsake (Look 1), the flattering cut and lace detail would be the ideal start to your Date Night outfit. With a black dress, you can always accessorize brightly and of course the other colour associated with romance and valentines is red, so what better than a gorgeous red statement bag, like this bright Lipstick clutch bag from Lulu Guinness. Elegant shoes are always a must, so why not treat yourself to something extra special – these stunning Miss KG heels are just ideal.

If it’s not a super smart outfit you want, and you’re after a slightly more casual yet sophisticated look, then why not opt for a pair of stylish jeans like these high-waisted Black jeans from ASOS (Look 2). We love this pretty pale roll neck top from Topshop to lighten the outfit, plus it’s plain design means you can accessorize with a gorgeous necklace like this black statement piece from Aldo. A subtle clutch is always the perfect final addition to a date night outfit to store that extra lipstick and perfume, and we love this glittery clutch from Aldo for a bit of extra glamour!

Finally, if it’s a more low-key date night, why not try a sophisticated polo neck like this gorgeous H&M number (Look 3). It goes perfectly with this smart metal pencil skirt from All Saints and again you can match up a pretty statement necklace, this lovely pink necklace from Lipsy is an absolute favourite! Plus you can do a little colour matching with pink heels (Office) and pink clutch (Skinny Dip).

Written by Holly Court / @StylaPetite

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Kit's top Valentine cards from Etsy.

Etsy has always been a favourite with us Kit girls which is why when it comes to giving to the one we love nothing quite says I love you like a one of a kind, unique, hand made card, (of course not made by our own hands, but you know!). For those who think Valentines day is sappy have clearly missed the latest rotation of rude and down right naughty cards that are bound to make any significant other blush! 

So get your paypals at the ready as we count down out top 5 Valentines cards.

1. Owls and Envelopes £3. For the traditionalist out there this 'With Love' card is perfect, the twist is all cards are hand made meaning stamp designs on the front vary making it truly one of a kind. 

2. CoulsonMacleod £2.50 Did you know that when penguins first find a mate the male penguin will search the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to give to his girl? And if she accepts they will stay together for life? Make this card your perfect pebble. 

3.NewtonAndTheApple £2.95 Cut to the chase and say it with this 'I'm horny' card. Filthy Dinosaurs.

4. DarwinDesignsCards £2 So simple yet so brutal. We have fallen in love with these harsh but often true designs. Buyer beware, may lead to hurt feelings.

5. aFewHomeTruths £3.95 send a personalised message for only your other half to see once they have scratched away the silver foil. Available in a range of designs, this cheeky cherub is our fav! 

Happy Valentines! 

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Holy Crap. Game of Thrones launches pop up restaurant in London.

This is not a drill people, the creators of GOT have announced a one off pop up restaurant will be opened in The Andaz Hotel over the weekend of the 13th February to celebrate the launch of season 4 on DVD. To be in with a chance of gorging on 'The Lies of Tyrion Lannister and his Proclaimed Innocence', or poached veal tongue with beetroot, horseradish and 'Oldtown Mustard' fans must name their fav character, and what they would cook to win their heart. Enter here for the chance!

Good luck! x

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Image by Montana Lowery and Stephanie Dale for our 2nd issue.

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Katy Perry looks like the real winner from last nights Super Bowl.

Riding in on a giant lion the star wowed the crowd with three outfit changes and a guest appearance from Missy Eliot, then celebrated with by having XLIX - the Latin numeral for 49, marking the 49th Super Bowl - tattooed on one of the fingers of her right hand. Watch her performance in the video above. 

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Still one of our Fav illustrators Lucy Evans made made this picture for Ruby's in Dalston for our review in the first issue.

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Remember these images from our very first issue? Shot by Lydia Garde and styled by Holly Cox. 

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Emma Watson set to star in Disney remake!

Someone pass the popcorn our fav Hogwarts graduate is set to star in the live action remake of Beauty and the Beast!

Emma was originally cast for the role in 2012 but a change in Director put things on hold until earlier this year when Disney begged to have her back. After a string of darker Disney remakes we can't wait to see how Emma makes this role her own.

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Happy Birthday Kate Moss! 

Love her or hate her there is no denying the power of Ms Moss, and as the Croydon born beauty hits the 41 mark today we look back at some of her most iconic and trend setting moments, prepare to feel really old….

  90’s Grunge

Following off from the glamorise super’s of the 80’s would be an intimidating task for any 14 year old but no images sum up the iconic look of the 90’s as much as Corinne Day’s images of the fresh faced model running around on a, frankly, bleak looking British beach. From those grainy black and white pictures in The Face to Calvin Klein’s minimalist advertising campaign Kate became the beacon for what was dubbed ‘heroin chic’ and these Vogue images shot by Day caused a storm of controversy.

Rock and Roll boyfriends

In a world of towering super models clutching the arm of wealthy businessmen Kate has always had a thing for boys in bands. Most publicised her relationship with Pete Doherty, thanks to that drug scandal, Kate has now settled down with husband Jamie Hince of The Kills proving that even bad girls can have a happy ending. Although we can’t be the only one’s still hoping for her and Jonny Depp to get back together? I mean imagine the cheek bones on those kids!

Glastonbury

Can you imagine a time when you would visit the Somerset based festival and not see hoards of girls in denim shorts and Hunter wellies? Cast your mind back to 2005 when Kate first showcased this now iconic look and Kate had the fashion world in a spell. Now a must have for any festival it’s hard to imagine what people wore before.

Topshop

Ok, ok, Topshop has always been a fashion hub but when Kate’s first collection hit stores in 2007 it caused fashion frenzy and was enough to create heart perpetuation in every teen girls heart. The collection scored instant cool points for the brand and was just what they needed to push itself to the forefront of the British high street. With a follow up collection realised last year it looks like Kate is the ultimate fashion chameleon. 

Long live Queen Kate! xXx

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Happy Halloween!!

Time to get your spook on! Don't go crazy splashing the cash on decorations, fancy cocktail mixes and tacky knick-knacks that you'll throw out come bonfire night! It's all about DIY! Simply freeze some plastic spiders in your ice cube stray to jazz up a drink. Or fill a rubber glove (make sure it's clean) with water, stick in freezer for a few days and it makes the spookiest centre piece for a cocktail.

Cocktail Recipe:

Don't go mad with mixing too much, stick to a simple clear spirit, we recommend vodka, mix with lemonade and cranberry juice for a to dye for punch. Decorate with ice-cube spiders and the frozen hand!

Make creepy wiggly worms by tying together straws with elastic, secure the bottom with waterproof tape and fill the straws with a jelly mix, add a shot of vodka if you're feeling extra naughty, set and push the jelly worms out of the straws! 

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Street Style at London Fashion Week.

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Street style at London Fashion Week.

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Bernard Chandran SS15

Bernard Chandran gave us a mix of sporty inspired neon jackets, shorts and boxy dresses during his runway show, showing off his talent for creating wearable, fashion forward pieces. Starting off the show in bright whites he then brought out the neon’s, spots and stripes giving us a hint towards the 60’s. Shapes were kept minimal apart from the odd patterned flowing maxi and models hair remained slicked back into a ponytail to compliment this. Make up was refreshingly fresh faced with dewy skin and pink lips.

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Dora Abodi SS15

A dark mix of embellishment, metallic and print was presented to us at the Dora Abodi show and we couldn’t help falling for its gothic charm. Feathers, sequins and lace adorned maxi and midi dress to create a look fit for a Disney villain, indeed there was more than a hint of Maleficent with the prized look including a pair of dark black horns protruding from the models head to complete the monochrome feathered outfit. Bomber jackets impressed in eye catching silvers and golds and one particular lace and gold maxi dress made the audience gasp with delight. Hair was kept jet black and slicked to the scalp to create a helmet like look, make up was all dark eyes and attitude. Images by Anna Michell.

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Eshvi SS15

Eshvi drew us in with their smart talking bags and kept us listening with their colourful modern jewellery. We especially loved their ear cuffs and bold bracelets. With the option to customise the Perspex bags yourself they are defiantly one to watch.

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Keely Hunter Millinery

As fans of this millinery we were not left disappointed. Classic shapes were given a futuristic twist with the use of leather and perspex to create a youthful, fresh aesthetic.