A delicious halloumi and asparagus arrangement with avocado salad and boiled potatoes…heaven!

Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese which has a sort of rubbery texture but tastes amazing when cooked; especially on a bbq. It is nice and salty and is a must for any vegetarians who need that extra substance in their meal ideas.

To cook for two using this recipe you will need:

2 Medium-Large Potatoes or 1 Extra Large

1 Asparagus bunch of10-12 sticks

1 Large Avocado

1 Red Pepper

1 Packet of mixed salad leaves

1 pack of Halloumi

 Squeezy Honey

Olive Oil

Start by pre-heating your oven to the highest temperature ie 250 degrees and make sure you have a nice clean baking dish ready. Pop 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the dish and set aside, don’t put in the oven as we want the oil to be cold.

Next wash your potatoes and cut them into the size you prefer; preferably not as large as you would cut your roasties. You can also use smaller new potatoes for this recipe if you prefer.

Pop the potatoes into a saucepan with a pinch of salt and a tiny splash of olive oil to keep them soft and put them on to boil for 15 minutes or until soft.

Next you will need to chop the ends off your Asparagus sticks, give them a wash and pop them into your baking dish making sure they are nicely rubbed in to the oil.

Now give your red pepper a wash and cut that into medium size squares and place next to the asparagus in the dish. Pop those into the oven for 10 minutes.

Whilst all that lovely food is cooking away you can prepare your advocado salad. The best way to cut an advocado is to slice it in half around the stone and peel away the skin like you would an orange. Cut half an avocado each into slices for each meal. Make sure you wash your salad even if it is already pre-washed, pop that onto the side of your plate and place the avocado slices on top. You can of course add any other salad you like such as tomatoes or cress.

Now for the main ingredient; the halloumi. Take your halloumi out of the packet and cut it into cubes, making sure you cut it on a chopping board as it does come in a juice.

Once your asparagus and red pepper have roasted for 10 minutes take the dish out using oven gloves and place the halloumi next to your peppers. Add a drizzle of honey over the whole lot and pop back into the oven for another 5-7 minutes.

Drain your potatoes and melt a few large dollops of butter over them whilst they are still in the saucepan, sprinkle some salt over the top and pop the lid back on to keep them warm.

Once the halloumi has a nice brown edge take the dish out of the oven and serve up your yummy food…not forgetting your potatoes. The sweetness of the honey compliments the sweetness in the red pepper and this will definitely be a dish you make again and again.

Enjoy 🙂

So ever since I was little I have always loved mermaids; I still spend half my bath time under the water in the bubbles pretending I live under the sea #waterbaby. Since my girls holiday to Ibiza this year which you can read about in my travel section, my love for these scaley creatures has only grown stronger and I have now decided that life is more fun as a mermaid. Thanks to shops now being covered in mermaid goodies it is now easier for me to find beautiful products to add to my collection. It was my birthday a few weeks ago and all my close friends and family planned a surprise party for me with an underwater fancy dress theme which was amazing; so I knew I had to step up my game with my outfit. I went all out with a gold sequin fishtail dress from ASOS. It was actually from the tall section but they went down to a size 4 so even though I couldn’t breath or walk properly due to the long length, I felt fabulous. You can buy the dress here

Unfortunately for my bank balance when I was choosing my birthday outfit I happened to stumble across some more mermaid style clothes (accidentally of course). So I wanted to share them with my lovely readers and fellow mermaids. This particular mesh t-shirt dress is one of my favourites as it just has a hint of scales on the shoulders so as its mostly plain it will go with a lot. Mesh dresses are everywhere at the moment and look great with bikinis, crop tops or shorts underneath. This is from A brand called The Ragged Priest and they sell their range on ASOS. You can view and buy it here

The bikini underneath is from my favourite bikini brand Jaded London. If you have read the rest of my blog you will notice I have a lot of love for their bikinis as they do a lot of high waisted sets and they are so unique. This glitter bikini appealed to me as it’s slightly two tone and had a very underwater feel to it. You can buy it here

Whilst browsing through bikinis online I of course noticed another beautiful swimwear set but it was only the top that appealed to me. The iridescent colours are beautiful and really catch the light. This bikini top from Boohoo can be worn as a normal crop top as well as a bikini top. You can buy it here

This pretty pink clutch bag is amazing and the glitter is built into the material so won’t fall off. You could always use it as a make up bag too and it has a really cool slogan. The bag is from ASOS and has a little starfish on the zip. You can buy it here

Now I know mermaids have a tail and no feet but even Ariel needed shoes at the end of the film and what better sandals to choose than these sliders. They couldn’t be more perfect for mermaid footwear and I love The White Brand as their footwear is always so different to what you would normally find in the shops. You can buy them here

Or if you’re more of a heels girl these gold scaled shoes from Boohoo glisten amazingly in the sunlight and give your feet a gorgeous arch. They wrap around the ankle too so are extra secure and they also come in silver. They are two tone so you will see lots of mermaid colours in them. You can buy them here

This oversize hat sums me up perfectly; I get a lot of funny looks for experimenting with my hair but I don’t mind because I like to have a bit of colour in my life (and my hair). The hat is very large so be careful if a gust of wind comes along, but it will also protect your scalp from the sun and is great for holidays and beach wear. I only wear hats every now and again but when I do I like them to be statement pieces. This hat is from ASOS and you can buy it here

The dress I am wearing with this beautiful hat is from Boohoo and is probably the comfiest thing I have ever bought. The material is so soft, you can tie it as tight as you want around the neck and it’s not too tight like some body-con dresses. The seashells are in a bit of a naughty place but hey we all have them 😉 This was an absolute bargain and they do it in grey, white or black.  You can buy it here

Now the nights are getting chillier I needed a new long sleeve jumper so this grey cut off mermaid academy jumper from Daisy Street was perfect. It is one of the softest jumpers I have ever worn as the lining is really fluffy and the sleeves are nice and long to give a preppy look. It is slightly baggy at the bottom so I like to tie it in a little knot at the back, or you can just wear it loose with a pair of joggers to slouch around in. You can buy it here

The bag I am holding in this photo is an absolutely stunning pink giant glittery sea shell which fits in so much more than you would think. It is from the brand Skinny Dip who also make accessories for Topshop. What better accessory to carry around than a giant shell and as you can see when it hits the light it glistens so nicely. You can buy it here.

Another accessory everyone needs is a phone case and as soon as I saw this one I had to have it. I have only just got an Iphone (hard to believe) and this case fits the 6 perfectly. It hasn’t faded or rubbed off at all so you can tell it’s high quality. It’s from Daisy Street which is another one of my top favourite brands. They have their own website but also sell through ASOS. You can buy the same case here

Speaking of Daisy Street (who also make fabulous clothing) this cute grey cut off sweatshirt is so super soft on the inside and super geek chic on the outside. The sleeves are made slightly longer for a preppy edge and it’s perfect to slouch around in too with some joggers. You can buy it online from Daisy Street or via ASOS here.

This white glittery leotard from Jaded with scales is one of my ultimate favourite mermaid purchases as the scales are beautifully decorated with tiny white sequins. The backless design makes it hard to wear a bra so I bought a stick on bra from Primark; they are a must for if you wear backless clothes a lot like moi. Jaded have recently been selling products in Topshop so you can now buy it here.

This incredible midi length sequin skirt is from ASOS and almost feels like half a mermaid tail. It’s full of silver hologram sequins and can be dressed up with a cute pair of silver heels. You can buy it here

The trainers I am wearing are Silver Reebok Classics which is the same brand I used to wear when I was 12. They are the most comfortable trainers I have ever worn as they have a super soft lining and are nice and wide fit. I’m so glad they have come back into fashion and you can buy them here

I’m not really a Michael Kors handbag type of person so I have a LOT of backpacks. So as soon as I saw this mermaid glittery style backpack in Topshop I fell in love and let’s be honest you can never have too many back packs. You can find this particular metallic two tone bag here.

The colour I have in my hair is blue hair chalk from Amazon which you can buy here and I just rubbed it into the ends as it can make your hair a bit dry. For true mermaid hair it’s best to use a brand called Directions which is a semi-permanent colour, mixed with conditioner which will lead your hair to have a fuller softer colour as seen here.

The dungarees I am wearing in these photos are from New Look and are a perfect fit as they are stretch denim. You can buy a similar pair here.

Now onto my super bargain magical t-shirt. When I saw this in Primark I was so excited as I love love love changeable clothes that can be worn more than one way. One day I can be a mermaid, one day I can be a unicorn and one day I could even be a unimaid; hours of fun in one t-shirt.

Unfortunately you cannot buy Primark products online only in your nearest store.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and it has inspired you release your inner mermaid too. There are more images of the outfits shown on my Lookbook page http://lookbook.nu/thepetiteavenue and on my Instagram @thepetiteavenue 🙂

Let’s just put it out there first and foremost that this jump-suit is from F & F at Tesco…yes Tesco! It is probably the most comfortable jumpsuit I own and although you can wear it casual with trainers. As you can see I also wore it to a wedding with my hair up and heels so it’s very versatile.

If you are a bit of a tomboy like me and tend to choose trousers over skirts then you will love this. F & F even have their own petite range.

Jumpsuits aren’t just for summer either; there are a wide range of high neck and thicker material jumpsuits out there to get you ready for winter. Not that I’m even thinking about winter yet as I’ve still got more holidays and festivals to go to so I refuse. The shoes are also from Tesco which was a lovely surprise and they are are super comfortable barely there heels as they are not too high.

Outfit: Glasses – Ebay. Cropped Jumpsuit – F & F. Barely There Two Strap Sandals – F & F. Choker – Topshop.

So I was browsing on Asos for a new bikini for Ibiza and as soon as I saw this little set by Emma Mulholland I just had to have it. Emma is an Australian designer who is loved by the likes of Kanye and lots of celebs. It said Mambo Goddess on the label and Cafe Mambo is where I watch the sunset every time I go to Ibiza so it was absolutely perfect. The fit was great as the straps on the top are adjustable and you can even take them off the back to tie around your neck.

I love anything high waisted as you can probably tell and it’s hard to find a high waisted bikini that doesn’t look too frumpy. But because this one has an elasticated panel/waist band it gives you a great shape and a modern feel. It’s super comfortable and she has a great range of clothes on her website. Her bikinis would also go great with a caftan and heels for a cute pool party vibe. Find this particular bikini here.

You can read more about my adventures in Ibiza on my Travel section.

Outfit – High Waist Bikini Set – ASOS. T-Bar Bow Sandals – Ebay. White metal Bar Sunglasses – Ebay

A holiday shop is my favourite kind of shop so when I saw this set on Asos I just had to have it for Ibiza. Although this looks like a bikini it actually is just a very skimpy co-ord set. You could wear it as a bikini if you like as long as you aren’t planning on swimming as it isn’t the right material.

Obviously I am quite short so the top was a tad too long for me but I styled it out by putting the straps one on top of the other to make it look liek an all in one bosy suit. Therefore this set is great for if you are tall or short. It’s super stretchy so will fit any body shape and has a real holiday feel to it. It’s perfect for if you want to dress up for a pool party like Ushuaia or Ocean Beach Club.

You can shop this particular co-ord set here.

Outfit: High Waist Co-Ord Set – ASOS. Lilac Chunky Two Strap Sandals – Select. Flip up Sun Glasses – Ibiza.