Sweet Sue Canned Chicken: Fully cooked poultry in a can?!

Would times ever be so hard for students or anyone for that matter to consume canned chicken?

Well somewhere in America this manufacturer thought it would be a grand idea. Personally it looks revolting and I'd far rather consume dirt before eating but each to their own. Note how on the back of the can the eloquent description features the word 'delicious' three times...

The general consensus of my Facebook friends was mainly negative, bar one brave man...

A blogger named Tracy has composed an in-depth step-by-step guide for all that which to know how chicken in a can is cooked

And in case you're curious this is how its 'sweet goodness' sounds coming out of its can. The plopping sound is delightful:

Would you ever eat this or try it just for fun? Leave comments below!

Drink the Rainbow: Skittles Vodka

A little off topic but alcohol is something I have abundance of in my room (I'm not an alcoholic, I promise), and it's not something I'll have to go to great lengths to get rid of but I thought I'd share this recipe with you regardless!

As a student two staples of many people's diets are junk and alcohol so what better way to combine them both I hear you ask...?

SKITTLE FLAVOURED VODKA of course!!

If like me you have a tad of a sweet tooth which can sometimes lead to you having packets of sweets in abundance this is the perfect excuse to put them to use.

All you need for this is:

• A bottle of vodka (schnapps is fine also)


• 5 packets of Skittles (or any other sweet that can be dissolved)


• 5 plastic bottles or empty jars (e.g. pasta or jam)
  

Instructions:

1) Separate the skittles or sweets into colour order. So using Skittles as a prime example split them into strawberry, orange, lime, lemon and grape. Put one of each flavour into its own jar or bottle

2) Pour equal measure of vodka into each bottle or jar

3) Now all you do is shake each bottle/ jar vigorously for about a minute and leave the mixture to settle and infuse overnight.

4) There will be a layer of white scum on top the next day if you're using Skittles- separate it out using a couple of paper towels sheets or a fine sieve to filter and leave you with just the flavoured vodka

5) Refigerate your bottles/ jars of Skittle vodka.

Et voila! Cheaper than a flavoured shot at Revolution I'm sure and tastes just as good, if not better. If you're not a straight drinker add mixers of either lemonade, coke or fruit juices for extra flavour.

If you decant your skittle vodka into fancy bottles with some decor they'd make the perfect stocking filler or gift just in time for Christmas.

Let me know if any of you have tried this method before or if you intend to!

Topshop Cat Eyes Sweatshirt

Stats

Where did you get it from?: Topshop

When did you get it?: January 2011

What's it's Wear & Tear Factor: 0

When was the last time your wore it?: February 2011 or thereabouts- it's tucked away far at the back of my wardrobe

I'm not particularly obsessed with cats and find them positively pointless animals (I shall not become a spinster cat lady by default, hurrah). However this sweatshirt is adorable and the intensity of the eyes drew me in making it quite an eye-catching garment, however odd that may sound.


Being the vapid shopper that I am, only looking for a bargain and not trying it on, I was more than happy to part ways with £12 at a Topshop mid season sale. I'll admit in hindsight I bought it on a whim. The lilac sweatshirt is cropped and slightly longer at the back and has the softest fleece lining ever. I only got round to wearing it in my house coupled with joggers and slippers as it proved pretty comfy lounging about gear.

As I don't really relax in tracksuits and own only two pairs of jogging bottoms I've hardly worn it...(I think you're beginning to get the picture here haha).

Would you keep it or chuck it- comments below please.

UPDATE- 25/12/11 The jumper was up for grabs here and made an impressive £17.70 to add to the kitty (pun fully intended)

Red Herring Dress from my Leavers' Prom

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Where did you get it from?: Debenhams

When did you get it?: May 2009

What's it's Wear & Tear Factor: 2

When was the last time your wore it?: June 2009- always thought it was too special to crack out again for an 'unworthy' event :\

I bought this dress from Red Herring in Debenhams. I remember working endless hours at my part-time job at Tesco scrimping and saving pennies in order to buy it.

It hurts me to have to part ways with it but I've somehow lost the last nodules of prepubescent puppy fat and it is just collecting dust as it sadly no longer fits.

The slate coloured dress features a sequinned underlay and intricate beading around the neckline.

I remember feeling amazing shimmying around in it like a long forgotten girl from the 40s. In reality that wasn't the truth but I was young and a dreamer...

Now it's up for grabs here

Sfera Floral Print Summer Dress

Purchased from: Office
When: July 2009
Wear & Tear Factor: 2
When was the last time your wore it?: June 2010 during a holiday in America

This dress was bought on holiday when I went on holiday a few years ago. Spanish label Sfera is the sister brand to Zara- I saw this on a mannequin in a shop window in a mall and knew I had to have it. It's the perfect summer dress and the loud colour and bold ditzy print screamed volumes to me.

I practically live in this dress when on holiday and have worn it on a night out before paired with some cream lace up wedges. It is a bit on the short side however the volumised puffball skirt and pattern makes it more sweet than smutty.

Floral printed garments seem to be a timeless trend appearing on catwalks and high-street mannequins year after year. At this moment in time I don't think it'll be making an appearance any time soon on me.

Style Hit: LOVE IT? or LOATHE IT?