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4/28/2010

Today's Obsessions


Today's Obsessions


Posted: 27 Apr 2010 10:44 AM PDT
If you haven't already gone gaga for Alice in Wonderland I don't know what you're waiting for. Consider this your official invitation to bring some Wonderland into your life. This Alice revival is spurring great fashion and interior décor. Here are some of my favorites…


1. A Leg Up Socks in Snow


Price: $17.99 modcloth.com
Snowy white over-the-knee socks are a simple and easy way to add a little Alice to your look. They're ideal for those little blue dresses and T-strap shoes, don't you think?

2. Personalized Alice Story


Price: $34.00 fredflare.com
Don't just wonder what it's like to be in Wonderland, put yourself there with this cool personalized Alice In Wonderland book from Fred Flare. You can change the title, the characters and make it tailored more to you.

3. Preservation Society Dress


Price: $79.99 modcloth.com
It's not so much Alice's dress but the style that I love so much. It's feminine and soft. The Preservation Society Dress from Mod Cloth is just that. It's not exactly the blue dress Alice runs around in, it's purple and has flowers on it, but you can still pull it off.
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 09:52 AM PDT
Bikinis seem to be the favourite beach wear, but have you ever noticed that the catwalk prefers stylish one pieces? For every model in a bikini, there are a few more in rocking a stylish yet sexy swimsuit, so I decided to see what I was missing out on, and found some amazing suits! Here are my top ten one piece bathing suits…


1. Pistol Panties Bandeau Costume


Price: $230 at asos.com
This sexy silver costume is tight fitting but not uncomfortable, and really makes you look amazing! The killer feature is the sexy silver buckle, though, starring a diamante snake… This costume is amazing, and will make you feel a million dollars!

2. Girly Pink Deep V Suit


Price: $275 at asos.com
This cute costume combines bright pink colouring and sparkles with a deep V neckline and tight fit to make the perfect mix of girly sexiness. I love the ruffle neckline! The cut out back looks amazing, too, and wherever you are going, you'll be mesmerising in this.

3. Insight Print Deep V Suit


Price: $85 at asos.com
If you are body conscious, this is the costume for you. It has a very flattering fit, and a sexy deep V neckline, but the bright geometric pattern is positioned perfectly to distract from your stomach and keep you looking very on trend. The cut out sides add the perfect injection of sexiness, too.
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 08:12 AM PDT
A few years ago, it would have been nearly impossible for you to find a red carpet photo of an actress wearing shorts. These days, with the introduction of fancy shorts, it is easy to find ladies who dare to go short in formal events. Here are some of these fabulous women:

1. Gwyneth Paltrow

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I remember when the first Iron Man was released and the world went all crazy with the fabulous heels that Gwyneth Paltrow wore to the red carpet events. Seems like we are getting another round of Gwyneth red carpet leggy goodness and I couldn’t be happier. Formal shorts plus blazer work well, don’t they?

2. Amanda Seyfried

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Very polished look. I love the peep toe shoes and the collar details of the blazer. It’s great that she also did an updo. She pulls this fancy shorts look because she has a pretty face. Methinks I will not look as great as she does here if I ever find myself wearing the same outfit.

3. Rachel Bilson

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Hmm perhaps this look will be a tad cuter if the upper part is not so busy? The shorts with a plain white top would have been better. But that’s just me. How about you? Do you like this look?

4. Jessica Stroup

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This look made me realize that fancy shorts definitely work if the top is not busy. Prints on the shorts are okay as long as the rest of the outfit is in dark or plain colors. Now if only my legs are of the right shape for wearing shorts with ankle boots.

5. Blake Lively

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Now you can’t really do a post on a piece of clothing that shows off your legs without including Blake Lively. That’s not so bad, really, because she has awesome, awesome legs. Now this look isn’t so bad either. I covet her belt.

6. Chloe Sevigny

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The ever so glorious Chloe. Now I am not the most stylish person so I don’t always get Chloe’s “unusual” outfits. But when she wears something I find cute, I get an instant girl crush on her. This little scallop shorts beauty is one example. The shoes are total sweethearts, too!

7. Sophia Bush

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If you’re going for a safari look, this outfit is your best bet. Now this is not exactly a fancy shorts look but it’s not really very casual either. This may not blow you away but we can take something valuable from it: that with the right accessories, your pair of shorts can make you red carpet-ready.

8. Leighton Meester

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I don’t know how I feel about a blonde Leighton but I can tell you what I think of this outfit: LOVE. I am now convinced that I should give the fancy shorts + blazer combo a try. I don’t have to go out wearing them, anyway.
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 06:06 AM PDT
I've been a fan of Philosophy for years, ever since I first tried and fell in love with their chocolate chip cookie-scented products. Now, almost 20 years later, I still love their products, especially their skin-care lines. Recently, I received a sample of the Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash, and it is wonderful…

Price: $25.00 at philosophy.com
I was expecting this wash to be thicker, more of a cream or lotion, but it's very light, more like a thin liquid. As soon as I began rubbing it on my face, I noticed the scent, too, which is somewhat medicinal, but very pleasant.
Now, my complaint with most exfoliating washes is that they're either too gentle (not exfoliating enough!) or that they leave my skin feeling greasy. This wash is neither — after scrubbing fir the recommended 30 to 60 seconds, and rinsing, my skin felt tingly, refreshed, and soft, but not greasy or filmy. I used a little moisturizer after, and felt a subtle, radiant glow for hours. Now I use the Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash daily, and I even bought a small size bottle to keep in my gym bag for using after I work out.
I had been using another exfoliating wash that I loved, but this is my new favorite.
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 05:30 AM PDT
Looking for a great diet to shed excess weight? Check out these 7 Most Popular Diets that made a real stir in Hollywood!

1. Bran Pancakes with Ricotta


We all love our traditional delectable pancakes, but a healthier version of the same can give us both – taste AND good nutrition. You can take this dish two times a day. This dish contains-
  • ½ cup egg white
  • ½ cup flakes of bran
  • ½ cup sour nonfat cream
  • 1 ¾ cups ricotta nonfat cheese
  • 1-tablespoon substitute of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt, and
  • Butter-flavored cooking oil
How to prepare:
Whisk egg whites, bran flakes, sour cream, salt and sugar substitute.
Spray lightly butter-flavored cooking oil on the cooking plate and let it heat up. Ladle thin layer of batter on the pan and cook till batter gets set. Turn the pancake to cook the other side until till it becomes golden colored.
Cover the prepared pancake with cinnamon before serving.
My experience: Serve this dish in breakfast with ham, bacon or sausages. Superb! It is a real treat.
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2. Chocolate-Mint Shakes

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You can take this dish two times a day. This dish contains-
  • 2 ¼ cups of nonfat milk
  • 3 ½ cups of quartered strawberries
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint
  • ¾ scoop of protein powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons substitute of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa-powder, and
  • some crushed ice
How to prepare:
Place cocoa powder, strawberries, milk, sugar substitute, protein powder and mint in blender and grind till the mixture becomes fine. Put the crushed ice in glasses and enjoy this healthy liquid diet.
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3. Seared Scallops with Orange Sauce and Broccoli-Cauliflower Sauté

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You can take this dish two times a day. This dish contains-
  • 1-pound cauliflower florets
  • 10 ounces large scallops
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • Cooking oil
  • Salt
  • Fine black pepper
  • 1 cup of fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon of curry powder
How to prepare:
Coat the nonstick pan with cooking oil spray and let it heat up. Spread the scallops and add salt, curry powder and pepper. Cook till scallops becomes golden brown. Add cauliflower, orange juice and broccoli. Cook till broccoli remains bright green and soft to fork. Enjoy the healthy dish with orange sauce.
My experience:
To all the dieters, it seems prison like when food of choice is forbidden due to excess weight. For such people seared scallops dishes may be good alternative as this can be prepared with various flavors.
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4. Cheesy Italian Eggplant

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You can take this dish two times a day. This dish contains-
  • 3 thinly sliced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of dried basil
  • 1 pound thinly sliced eggplant
  • Salt and fine black pepper
  • 1 cup of tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup ricotta fat-free cheese
  • ½ cup of part-skimmed mozzarella cheese in shredded form
How to prepare:
Preheat up to 400 degrees F. Season all the eggplant with salt and pepper. Roast the preparation for 15 minutes. Cover the bottom of spray coated cooking glass with slices. Spread tomato sauce and sprinkle 1tablespoon basil and Italian seasoning. After this, sprinkle salt and pepper as per your taste. Decorate the top with ricotta and mozzarella. Put other layers and bake for twenty minutes or till cheese becomes light golden colored. A healthy dish is ready for you.
My experience:
“This is a very easy to bake cheesy eggplant dish with Italian flair. A superb alternative to pasta dish. Caciocavallo dolce cheese can also be used on provolone to make some variation.
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 05:17 AM PDT
I love the Spring time… from the gorgeous sun, which let’s face it, all of us need after the Winter, to the stunning clothes, it's one of the best times of year. It's impossible not to be happy! It does mean a wardrobe revamp, though, since suddenly my favourite knitted dress and tights doesn't cut it anymore! So I've been searching through the Spring style, and here are my top 7 gorgeous dresses for Spring!


1. Ribbon Tie Butterfly Print Dress


Price: $68 at asos.com
Nothing makes me feel more Spring like then butterflies, and this cute dress teams gorgeous butterfly prints with a loose fit and big pink ribbon… it takes inspiration from very on trend girly, vintage shaping and a hint of sexiness to make a gorgeous dress… this one is already on my "Must Have" list!

2. Kookai Belted Military Dress


Price: $117 at asos.com
The military trend is huge right now, but most items seem to be geared towards dressing up, with low necklines and high hems, which most of us can't wear to work. My friend was searching for hours to find something she could, and eventually found this gorgeous Kookai dress. Grab some high black or brown shoes, and a leather jacket or blazer, and you'll do glam-military casualstyle. Stunning!

3. ASOS Mesh Rose Dress


Price: $47 at asos.com
I love this dress! From the gorgeous light pink to the flattering shape and stunning detailing, it is the perfect Spring dress, and does day-to-night effortlessly. Light pink shoes, ruffled wavy hair and delicate jewellery, and dress it up for the night time with a shiny black belt or blazer, black heels and smokey eye make up. I can guarantee you'll look amazing!
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 04:31 AM PDT
There are literally hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations out there, all supporting so many worthy causes. How do you know which are reputable, and will spend your donation in a way that you'll want? And with which organizations should you spend your valuable volunteering time? Here's my list of the top 8 charity organizations, and what they stand for and support.


1. The Red Cross


The Red Cross works to help prepare communiqués for all sorts of disasters, and is always there as soon as possible when a disaster strikes. They provide food, water, shelter, and more, not just here in the States, but all around the world. They're definitely a very worthy charity!

2. Habitat for Humanity


Habitat helps provide housing to low-income and homeless families, but they don't provide a hand-out — families in need must apply for a home, show that they can afford to make minimal payments, and put in a certain number of hours on the construction of their home. This is one of my very favorite causes, and my children and I volunteer on local builds as often as we can!

3. American Cancer Society


Their recent ad campaign, celebrating their support of "more birthdays," is touching, sweet, and apropos — they really do want a world with less cancer and more birthdays. They provide support for people with cancer, work to find cures and treatments, and are an excellent source of information.
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 04:11 AM PDT

1. Tweet to Win


Tweet to download a remix of one of Agnes Carlsson’s songs. Agnes is pop singer you will want to get to know. Oh yeah, you can also win custom white beats.

2. Five Celebs Who Must Quit Twitter

The list includes Lindsay Lohan and John Mayer. And yes, this should have Tila Tequila, too.

3. How Lindsay Uses Twitter

Okay, this is an example of just how much Lindsay abuses Twitter. Or how much Michael Lohan abuses the fact that there are always cameras pointed at him. This family is confusing.

4. Privacy Now Has a New Definition

Twitter now gives you a chance to see just what your fave celeb looks like while doing something private. Case in point: poor Donald Faison doing number 2. Sheesh.

5. My Favorite Person on Twitter

Yes, that would be Conan. He’s so freakin’ funny and random. And how cool is it that he dropped in on Twitter HQ while on tour?
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 03:15 AM PDT
Affairs are constantly causing divorce today. Affairs are stunning and the pain of one can cut you like a knife. If you choose to, you will be able to learn from the experience you go through and become an independent woman. Since I am a girl, as usual, I am going to write this from a girl’s perspective. However, guys, the same can be said about husbands who are looking for signs from their wife. Below, I am going to give you 7 signs your spouse is cheating…


7. Is he paying more attention to appearance?


 Photo Credit: . Cel
Is your husband wearing new clothes, making sure his hair is combed and using cologne? If this is not his normal type of behavior, then this may be a big sign that he is having an affair. Look for some other clues in his actions.

6. Has he been picking fights with you lately?


 Photo Credit: Not Jane Doe
This is another sign to watch for. These fights are not normal. Is he being critical of you? My friends husband would get dressed, put his shoes on and brush his teeth. This was odd, because it was at night time. Then, he would go and sit down on the couch. As she was finishing up something, he would complain that she was ignoring him, then tell her he was bored and was going to visit his friends. Then he got up and left. Later, she realized that he was picking the fight purposely so that he would have an excuse to go see his friend. Only, his friend was not really his friend, it was his lover.

5. Is he suddenly too nice to you?


 Photo Credit: Mrs Magic
If he is suddenly too nice to you, then you may want to watch out. He just broguht you flowers or jewelry for no reason. Is this his normal behavior? If he is normally nice to you, then that is good. However, if he is suddenly too nice to you, then he could be trying to assuage those pangs of guilt that he has.
Posted: 27 Apr 2010 01:32 AM PDT
If you're anything like me, you're hooked on décor, especially new bedding sets, for your little girl's room. Changing a few bits of bedding and a piece of wall art or two can make a huge difference, and it's an inexpensive way to update! Not sure where to start? I can help! Here's a list of ten pretty new bedding sets for your little girl!


1. Pottery Barn Kid Brooke Quilted Bedding


Price: $24 – $189 at potterybarnkids.com
Woo's that cute little owl perched on that twig? It's Pottery Barn Kids' Brooke bedding, featuring a sweet pair of owls, Penny and Joy. Because it's by PBK, you know it's top quality, and made to lasty and be in style for years to come! The line includes a quilt, shams, sheeting, and of course, Penn and Joy plushy pillows!

2. Pottery Barn Kids Malibu Quilted Bedding


Price: $26 – $159 at potterybarnkids.com
Is your little girl something of a surfer sweetie? Then this is the perfect bedding set for her! It features four stand-up surfboards in a collage of cottons and chambray. The quilt set has a matching set of sheeting, but it also matches so many other of the PBK sheet sets, too!

3. Pottery Barn Teen Graphic Pop Quilt Set


Price: $32 – $179 at pbteen.com
If your little girl has a flair for the bright and poppy, then see if she likes this set! It's a bright and airy mix of eight different patterns dots, flowers, and stripes, but it's not as busy as you might think. The set matches beautifully with the Dottie sheeting set, and there's also a matching flower pillow cover… I love it!

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