Taylor Swift attended the Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show this week in Milan while promoting her newest album "Speak Now." She looks magnificent decked out in Cavalli from head to toe. Those boots are made for walkin. It's amore!
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Cold soup in the summer is like hot chocolate in the winter. It just works. For those of us that are not as into gazpacho, there is a wide world of chilled vegetable alternatives out there. I recently had the pleasure of tasting cold curried pea soup and I was sold!
Newleywed singer Carrie Underwood was spotted at LAX July 11st en route to her honeymoon with new hubbie Mike Fischer. Carrie is glowing and is ready for Bora Bora in denim cutoffs, a light jersey cardigan, and ballet flats. She looks effortlessly put together and is showing off some great summer airport style.
Lea Michele was dazzling on the red carpet once again at the Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 13th. She looked magnificent in an amber Zac Posen strapless gown, Kotur clutch, and Tiffany jewels. She attended the ceremony with fellow GLEE costar and real-life bff Jonathan Groff. Her look was simple yet bold. We loved it!
As lovers of ethnic cuisine and cultural escapades, we are thrilled about the upcoming NYC Malaysian Restaurant Week June 14th-20th. A fusion between Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern flavors, Malaysian food is at the tops the charts. With over 30 participating restaurants in the tri-state area, this week long event will surely attract and satisfy. The diverse array of restaurants are also offering a prix fixe meal of $20.10.
Diane Kruger was stylin last Friday May 21, at a special program event with Canal TV at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Diane was promoting her newest film, Lily Sometimes. She not only wowed people with her performance alongside Ludivine Sagnier but also made the Culturista Cut. We love her extravagantly Giambattista Valli beaded top which is paired with a simple high waisted skirt. She looks magnifique!
Designer Frida Giannini unveils Gucci's couture collection on the red carpet at Cannes this week. The gowns were gorgeous, full of beaded details, pleats and drapery. These actresses couldn't look more stunning! The red carpet is the perfect place to debut the collection, since according to Giannini she has no plans to show it on the runway.
Rihanna has never been shy when it comes to making bold fashion choices. Ordinarily I would cheer her on for her creative spirit but this time I object. She paraded out in an array of dominatrix-esque costumes as she kicked off her UK tour on May 7th. This futuristic burlesque look leaves us wondering...what was she thinking?
This recipe is bursting with flavor and low in calories. Give it a try!
Ingredients
* 1/2 red bell pepper
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 celery stalk, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
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* 1 cup water
* 1 cup vegetable broth
* 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
* 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
* 1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and cut into chunks
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* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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* 1 bay leaf
* 1 pinch dried thyme
* 1 pinch dried basil
* 1 pinch dried oregano
* 1 pinch dried rosemary
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* 1 pinch garlic powder
* 1 pinch onion powder
* 1 pinch mustard powder
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* 1 pinch cumin
* 1 pinch coriander
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* salt and cracked black pepper to taste
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1. Set oven to broil. Brush red bell pepper lightly with olive oil, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Place sheet under broiler, and broil until pepper is blackened and blistered. Remove from broiler, and when cool enough to touch, peel skin. Chop pepper into bite-size pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent.
3. Mix in water, vegetable broth, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, and chopped bell pepper. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Add bay leaf, thyme, basil, oregano, and rosemary. Mix in garlic, onion, and mustard powders. Stir in cumin and coriander.
4. Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes begin to disintegrate, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and cracked pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley, and serve.
Amanda Seyfried made an appearance at the La Botega in NYC after the premiere of her film Letters to Juliet at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 25th. Seyfried's shorts and bejeweled blazer are both Viktor & Rolf. Her pumps are Roger Vivier. In all black, her outfit is anything but boring. She looks elegant and chic. We love it!
The much anticipated premiere of GLEE's second season is finally here. This high school drama enmeshed in amazing mashups is back and hopefully better than ever. Be sure to tune in tonight to FOX at 9:30 PM EST
With the weather nicer in the wake of Spring, there are some hot new trends already showing up on the most stylish celebrities. Here are some of our favorite looks and trends for spring: Shirt dresses with belts, flowing tanks and skirts, silk tops, the color nude, slouchy and cuffed trousers, and platform sandals.
From the Top Left: Vanessa Hudgens shows off her cool boho style in a floppy had, shirt dress with belt, a pair of sandals and an oversize tote.
Taylor Swift looks cozy but chic in her layer flowing tank and skirt with skinny belt.
Brooklyn Decker matches her pink silk tank with a sparkly mini skirt and peep-toe boots. It's a great casual and dressy combination.
Kate Bosworth looks perfect for spring in her nude Calvin Klein dress with a pop of color in those red shoes.
Victoria Beckham wears a boyfriend blazer with pushed up sleeves, and a pair of boyfriend trousers. Add her aviator glasses and platform pumps and she looks perfect for Spring!
Miranda Kerr accessorizes so beautifully with her ensemble. That gorgeous oversize blue bag with nude platform sandals go perfectly with her mini skirt and shirt combo
