You Could Be Happy

You could be happy and I won't know

But you weren't happy the day I watched you go

And all the things that I wished I had not said

Are played in loops 'till it's madness in my head

Is it too late to remind you how we were

But not our last days of silence,screaming,blur

Most of what I remember makes me sure

I should have stopped you from walking out the door

You could be happy, I hope you are

You made me happier than I'd been by far

Somehow everything I own smells of you

And for the tiniest moment it's all not true

Do the things that you always wanted to

Without me there to hold you back,don't think, just do

More than anything I want to see you,boy

Take a glorious bite out of the whole world.

FOOD: lazy girl's snack- POTATO CROQUTTES

I know for some of you it may seem inappropriate to see food post in crucial time like this when we still are getting aftershocks everyday & life still in tremor.But I guess its time we try switch out from the “quake mode”& start our lives normally don’t u think?And anyway if your one of those like my grandma who's still not ready to enter home despite how safe the house looks even after that MEGAEARTHQUAKE, this quick make and munch snack might just fill up your hungry tummy!

Today was just like the other days after the earthquake-still aftershocks and everyone too lazy to do anything.Literally it feels like the shake has shaked off the energy out of people,all you want is to sleep or just lie around in a safe place(well thats how i feel). Anyway we aint never too lazy to cook though,especially my mom.She just gets excited when it comes to cooking and whatever recipe you show her,she'l add her own personal touch & make extra tasty!lucky me i know,,but now u may have guessed where all the fat in my body comes from too haha

So getting back to how to make this absolutely easy,quick & deliiiiiicious potato croquttes:

Lets start :

all u need is boiled potatoes-mashed,breadcrumbs and that colourful mixture right there is chopped-onions,green chilles,spring onions & coriander

mix all the chopped items to the mashed potatoes 

add salt,chilli powder and black pepper to taste & mix well.

so,we have 3 steps here before the goodness hits the hot oil:
1.make small balls of the mix
2.coat them with egg wash(here i used 3 eggs)
3.roll them around in breadcrumbs

If you don’t have breadcrumbs,blend some beaten rice or suji and it will work the same as well.

drop the balls in very hot oil & fry until golden brown,if you overfry them,they might crumble to pieces,keep watch!

drain the excess oil & wola they are ready!

We made dipping sauce out of ketchup,little vinegar & chilli paste!

So here you go,easy & quick lazy girl's snack.ENJOY :)

DIY: flower crown

Nothing fancy,nothing complicated!Lets just say this is a sort of reminiscence of my childhood play.A simple flower crown i used to make with my neighborhood kids when we were small.Still now,everytime i see these flowers in the field,I get pretty nostalgic.

cousin sister

And I’m not sure if u guys know the name of this flower,nevermind neither do i.But its plenty found in the open fields & meadows around Kathmandu.I remember when I was a kid,we would take our dogs for a walk in the fields and bring back home these flowers.We would make tiaras,bangles & all sort of bearings a princess would wear.The kind of feeling that made me think of The Princess & Frog Dog haha..That was a long time back and today when my little cousin brought home these flowers,i was back to being a kid again.

So,im guessing you want to make one of this too,right?Its easy-pisy.see below:

beautiful pattern init?

1.Make a little bunch & take a flower or two
2.Place the flower just below the adjacent flowers on top
3.Wrap the stem around the bunch
4.Bring the stem back to the same place after running the stem above the same flower & continue the same.

 

TADA!

You could also try with more colourful & big flowers,just remember cut the stem long if you are making by this version ok?

Talking of which,almost everyone is rocking the flower crowns this spring & It was seen plenty in this years coachella festival in palm springs,CA.I could write a whole post dedicated to the street style in that festival! hmm..looks like i found topic for my next post haha

These two friends rocked flower crowns w/ dreamy makeup looks — & smudgy eye shadow.Now thats what im talking 'bout!

So whether your going for a music festival or a trip for a day or so,,spend some bucks on the flower crowns or get crafty!Tuck it in your hair,wear your summer dress,feel like a princess & definitely be ready for some long glares ;) Who would have thought a mere childhood fantasy would turn to be a fashion staple!

& did i tell u iv been watching Dexter season1 a lot lately,i dont miss an episode!As said a bloody good man w/ a bloody good plan!

Here's to a bloddy long week lol

                                                                        xx,

                                                                   punam

Alexander McQueen Gala's savage styles

Alexander McQueen has been one of my favourite designers ever since i got interested into this whole fashion thing.The thing that fascinates me the most about him is how he breaks the traditional mold of successful designer & creates unique couture designs.I am a covet for haute couture design(now u know my little secret)So you have preety much guessed why this all tickles my interest.If you are one of those like me,you must be well aware about the(Alexander McQueen:Savage Beauty Gala)touring  Europe & even if u havenot,dont worry my friend,,uv made a right choice stubbling here.Im documenting it in this little blog of mine.

The retrospective exhibit is first and largest to be presented in Europe paying homage to the most innovative designer of all times:Alexander McQueen.The exhibit includes his very early post graduate collection from 1992 to his final collection which hit the runway in february 2010,following his death.His designs have finally reached home.It was showcased in the London’s Victoria & Albert Museum on March 14 & will run till 2 August,2015.

The fashion world came out to fete the opening of Alexander McQueen:Savage Gala in London.And with a muster of friends and devout followers in attendance,this was one night of style.I couldnot resist admiring the butterfly-print chiffon gown worn by FKA twigs & plenty other from top models like Kate Moss to A-listers like Victoria Beckham,there were plenty of stars in epic outfits to behold.But who truly captured the savage beauty of McQueen?Anyway,here are those savage outfits i absolutely loved:

FKA twigs

Victoria Beckham in a cutout textured floral dress w/ her hubby David Beckham

Salma Hayek in McQueen's fall 2008 collection

 source:gettyimages

A true fashion icon,Kate Moss in a jet-black embroidered-lace tulle dress from McQueen's pre-Fall 2015 collection.

Which savage beauty captured your eye?
To know more about the exhibition click here. 

Ciao!