Easy Vanilla Cupcakes with Tiramisu Mascarpone Frosting

Most of us here at Luv4Anouka have a sweet tooth, but that doesn’t mean any of us are excellent bakers. The thought of making our own cupcakes was always intimidating – why make your own when you could go out and buy them? With the cupcake craze still going strong, the price of cupcakes have gone through the roof. Last time we bought 4 cupcakes it cost $18, so, we went out on the search for cupcake recipes (from scratch). Finding one for novice bakers that didn’t include a boxed cake mix wasn’t easy. Fortunately, the first batch we whipped up was easy AND tasty! If you’re like us and need your cupcake fix but don’t know your way around a kitchen (or own a $250 mixer), this recipe is for you! Although the mixer wouldn’t hurt and would probably deliver a fluffier frosting :)

PS - these are addicting. One of our desginers said she could eat these for breakfast. The tiramisu mascarpone really takes it above and beyond. 

Classic Spring Prints: Falling for Floral

You know about our love for stripes, but when it starts to warm up outside and the flowers bloom, we can't help but fall for floral. Why should a girl be forced to chose between the two? Some of our best items for spring combine stripes and vintage-esque blossoms. It may only be January, but here are our favorite picks you can find in stores now.

Suggestions and Tips for Styling a Maxi Skirt

One of our signature styles at Luv4Anouka is the maxi skirt. Our maxi is a little more contemporary than the maxi skirts of the past. Made from the softest cotton, the Luv4Anouka maxi is form fitting at the top and flows at the bottom. The fold-over top adds the perfect amount of ruching and texture. It comes in a variety of colors and prints, so it can be the star of your outfit or just a nice solid canvas for a fun top and statement necklace, like Rach from Pink Peonies does with the Luv4Anouka maxi here. 

We love how Rach tucked in her chambray button up top to create a seamless silhouette. This neutral maxi is perfect for all seasons and can be brightened up with accessories during the spring/summer or cozied up with a sweater for the fall/winter. See how we've styled our Holiday maxi below. The rich color and beautiful lace insets make it a statement piece that you can wear for fun occasions. Tuck in a tee shirt and cover up with a cardigan or go with a simple chunky cable knit sweater. 

And to see our new Spring/Summer maxi's and skirts, click here!