Balmain X H&M

Yesterday the full Balmain X H&M collection Lookbook was released. It will be available on bonfire night the 5th November 2015. The collection doesn't look like a special collaboration made just for H&M, it looks like high end Balamain that you would see on the runway which Olivier Rousteing has mentioned himself. He wanted to create pieces that everyone could afford. He created the collection for his followers on his Instagram who comment saying they would do anything to be able to own a piece of Balmain. 

His signature embroidery & beading can be found in the collection back to his original first collection for Balamin. The pieces look expensive & unique.

Want this jacket & belt!

Want this leather jacket!

I really want the beaded jacket in the first photo which was first seen on Kendall Jenner when she wore it Billboard Music Awards. Jourdan Dunn also wore the outfit in photo 10. I really want a leather jacket & expect both of the jackets I want to be over £100. I think I would be willing to pay that for a Balamin real leather jacket as it would probably cost £1000+!

I'm not a fan or all the velvet (I think it is) as I can't touch it! There's also a lot of suede for the 70s look that's still going on.

This collection is definitely going to be more than the Alexander Wang collection they had last year the fact they've done the same detailing as runway Balamain! This isn't a cheaper high street alternative that's for sure. I think everything will probably be £100+ but it will still definitely sell out in no time with people flogging it on eBay.

You can read the interview Olivier Rousteing did with Vouge here.

GQ also has the full men's collection here. 

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Fluffy American Pancakes

How to make thick Fluffy American Pancakes

Thick pancakes are definitely better than the thin crepes! I followed the BBC Good Food recipe for Fluffy American Pancakes.

135g/4¾oz plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp caster sugar
130ml/4½fl oz milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp melted butter (allowed to cool slightly) or olive oil, plus extra for cooking

1) Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and caster sugar into a large bowl. In a separate bowl or jug, lightly whisk together the milk and egg, then whisk in the melted butter.

2) Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and, using a fork, beat until you have a smooth batter. Any lumps will soon disappear with a little mixing. Let the batter stand for a few minutes.

3) Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add a knob of butter. When it's melted, add a ladle of batter (or two if your frying pan is big enough to cook two pancakes at the same time). It will seem very thick but this is how it should be. Wait until the top of the pancake begins to bubble, then turn it over and cook until both sides are golden brown and the pancake has risen to about 1cm (½in) thick.

There were actually were thick, too thick actually so I had to add more milk. I don't really know why there's so many bubbles on it? But I definitely prefer my own recipe for the pancakes I usually make which you can find here.

Let me know which ones you prefer & send me some photos!

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