summer
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Lychee Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream

I’m always surprised by the number of people who have never tried lychees. We always had them during the summer when I was growing up, and they are still a tried and true favourite of mine. When I came across this recipe for lychee cake, I had to try it. It’s just as good as Continue reading
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Elevated Blue and White

Hello everyone, and a very happy 2021! Let’s hope this year gives us all some much needed positive energy! One of my resolutions is to try and make a little more time to jump on here- I’ve missed writing regularly. I thought I’d kick things off with one of my all-time favourite combinations, blue and Continue reading
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An Outfit Built for Style and Comfort

I chose the name “The Professional Cinderella” for this blog because it pretty much sums up my weekly wardrobe. From Monday-Saturday, I’m a ballet teacher who lives in Lycra tights and t-shirts, my make-up safely stashed in my bathroom and my hair in a practical ponytail, but Sunday’s are the one day a week where Continue reading
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Wardrobe Must-Have: White Linen Dresses

Out of all the items in my wardrobe, nothing gives me as much mileage as a white linen dress. If a little black dress is a night-time wardrobe staple, then white linen dresses are definitely their day-time counterparts. Continue reading
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Shades of Melon

One of my favourite thing about fashion is playing with colours. I can always visualise what I want an outfit to look like in my mind’s eye, and there is nothing more gratifying than when it looks exactly how I thought it would. Continue reading