In my world, leggings do not ever equal trousers; that is, until the cold weather comes and I realise I own no trousers that fit me, and it’s just too cold (and in the case of yesterday, hail-stoney) outside for tights.
TK Maxx Jumper, Mint Velvet leggings and ASOS boots.
Sometimes you just need to give up on morals; at least my bum was covered, right?
As redemption, I bring you a recipe…although depending on where you live, it might not be redemption as the key ingredient isn’t readily available in the UK.
This was a bit of an experiment really, as I was at a loss of what to do with a jar of this that a darling blog reader sent over.
In the end, I opted for the same principle as my nutella fudge brownie bites and kept it simple.
1. Heat oven to 180*c and line a tray with cake cases (I made 21 fairy cake sized, muffin liners would be less)
2. Empty 400g of spread in to a large mixing bowl, resisting temptation to eat the lot straight up because it smells so incredible.
3. Beat in two eggs and blend until you have a smooth paste.
4. Fold in 10tbsp self raising flour and mix until well combined. The mixture is slightly oily due to the spread, this is fine.
5. Dollop teaspoonfuls (or more if you wish) in to the cake cases and pop in the oven for approx 10 minutes; this is based on my super hot oven, a toothpick or knife inserted in the middle will tell you if they are cooked (it should be clean when removed)
6. Allow to cool. Slightly. Enjoy. Prepare to be taunted by the scent of these for hours as it lingers in the house…long after you’ve run out of biscuit bites (they have a slightly crunch, biscuit like exterior, and cake like middle)
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LOL. I love that jumper 🙂
first off, that looks delicious!
and i have no problem with wearing leggings as trousers as long as my top is long (like yours). sometimes it’s just more comfy to wear leggings than jeans. 😉
p.s. i love your boots!
<3, Mimi
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Aslong as your crotch and bum are covered then leggings are perfectly acceptable! Especially lovely velvet ones like yours 🙂
Love the chunky knit jumper!
I disagree with leggings as trousers, however, I think it’s totally acceptable if your crotch and bum are covered, then they’re more like thick tights than trousers, so I’d say you’re fine! Those boots are amazing, by the way!
Those cakes look amazing! I’ve been baking lots, you can see the recipes at:
http://chippedandchapped.blogspot.com/
Mona x
Ooh, gotta try these out for myself! 🙂 Glad you like the Speculoos spread, hit me up if you want some more 😉
Yummy <3
I like wearing leggings as trousers on some occasions, but yes the bum needs to be covered for it to be acceptable haha
That jumper looks fab on you
Hope your well,
Love Clare xx
Leggings as trousers is fine when there’s bum coverage, but not when they’re see-through. And definitely not tights instead of trousers, which I’ve seen a few young ladies wearing recently!
I live in leggings during the winter, however, bum coverage is needed, and they need to be thick enough not to show the world your butt X
I don’t think it’s that bad to wear leggings as trousers, especially if you’re all cosied up on top as you are!
I just think they’re a bit gross if someone wears them with a vest top.
xx
Love that outfit, I have to admit I live in my leggings at this time of year! I bought some of those lotus biscuits to use as a cheesecake base, I’d love to try that spread though!
Yum, you are quite the baking queen! I’m the same with leggings, but if your top covers your bum I reckon it’s ok! xx
Your baking looks amazing, I’m intrigued by the Speculoos. I’ve seen Lotus stuff on the shelves of our Asian supermarket, I must investigate.
Leggings are perfect with long boots and something covering your bum. Worn as trousers with a cropped top can look a bit dodgy outside a gym. x
That spread looks delicious! I might see if I can get hold of some.
Leggings are fine as long as the top you have on is long enough to cover your bum 🙂
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I think leggings as trousers are fine as long as your top covers your bum – leggings with a normal tshirt is NOT fine haha!
Love your jumper, it looks so cosy.
Gillian x
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I think that leggings were very much needed yesterday!
Laura
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Making me hungry just looking. I love the thigh high asos boots! Leggings are so comfy to wear but bum coverage is a must in my book! The amount of times I’ve had to avert my eyes from seeing bare bum cheeks and a thong…yeech!
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In my world, if the bum is covered, it’s not a sin 🙂
I love those boots by the way!
Now you have to send them to us in the post and then we might forgive you!!!
Erm, I wear leggings with dresses but I probably wouldn’t wear them in place of trousers (I.e. with tops), only with things I’d wear on their own or with tights but I’m not adversed to other people doing it! You look very nice in this outfit since the sweater is so long!
I am not much of a leggings fan with anything. I have one dress that I wear them with as it is far too short! I am more of a 120 tights kinda girl! Love the leggings with long boots on you though!
Sophie
x
I’m not a leggings fan either on their own but this outfits fine – the jumper is gorgeous and looks more like a short dress! I also love your boots x
Sin away cause you look sung and warm.
Those cakes look yummy but I’ve never heard of speculoos before..
X x
OK you know what, I was that firm ‘leggings-are-a-replacement-for-tights-not-trousers’ person, but I see nothing wrong (and a lot right) with your look today. Every rule has an exception, and long jumper+knee boots-classy leggings = definite exception.
You are gorgeous, too. Just to sound extra creepy.
Love the jumper x
I’m not fussed with the leggings as trousers thing, doesn’t bother me 🙂 And thanks for the sweet comment, I like to write about these personal things from time to time. By the way, those cakes look delicious! xxx
The jumper is long so its fine! 🙂 And those boots are gorgeous! xxx
You are just too cute.
x
i am looking for long tops to go with my new boots. i love this look on you.
I KNOW! I’m one to disagree on the whole leggings as trousers situation but I think in this case, you pull it off quite nicely because that gorgeous jumper is long enough to say yea, I am wearing leggings and nothing else.
Dinx xoxo
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I LOVE the jumper and leggings outfit … so cosy and cute xx