The People's Choice Awards were last week in Los Angeles. Here are some of our favorites!
From the top left: Carrie Underwood in a Christian Cota dress and Rock & Republic shoes. Colbie Caillat. Diane Kruger in Herve Leger. Jessica Alba in Antonio Berardi. Taylor Lautner. Lea Michele in a Nuj Novakhett dress and Christian Louboutin shoes. Taylor Swift in a Jenny Packman dress and Christian Louboutin shoes. Kate Walsh in a vintage dress.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
People's Choice Awards 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Belevedere Bar and Limited edition Vodka
Belevedere Vodka has added the limited edition Belvedere Silver to its vodka collection for the 2009 holiday season. Belevedere Silver comes in a sleek and festive silver bottle making a great gift or just a great drink. Belvedere has simultaneously launched its 'Belevedere Bar,' a website full of great drink recipes, mixing tips and a blog. Here are a few great tips we have found:
Another great drink for those watching your calorie intake:
Calorie-ista Vodka Drink
2 oz of Vodka
6 oz of seltzer water
1 packet of Crystal Light
Use ice cold vodka and chilled seltzer water. Pour vodka and seltzer on ice. Add crystal light.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Look of the Week: Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus, of the Hannah Montana fame, went shopping this weekend in LA in a cool edgy outfit. She wore studded black boots with dark ripped jeans with paint splatter and a slouchy grey cobweb tee. She topped the look off with a Belenciaga bag, aviator glasses and some layered jewelry. Miley has really started to develop a more edgy style- which we LOVE.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Style Profile: Emma Watson
Emma Watson, famous for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series is a budding fashionista. As a Chanel and Burberry muse, she evokes great style in all that she wears! Check out some of our favorite looks in our style profile below!
Emma Watson in a gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown
Watson in a white Chanel ensemble
Watson in a black and white Proenza Schouler top right
Watson in an adorable polka dot dress and two toned brogues
Watson in a chic leather jacket and black outfit
Watson in a gold Burberry mini dress
Watson attending the Dior spring fashion show
Watson in GiambattistaValli
Bikram Yoga NYC!
After eating our way through the holidays in December, many of us tend to view January as the time to take action and get fit. There is no better time than the present to find deals and specials at gyms or yoga studios. If you are looking for an amazing workout that leaves you sweaty, centered, and borderline euphoric, Bikram Yoga is a great option. This 90 minute session held in a room heated at approximately 100 degrees will force you to challenge your body with 26 poses. What we love about Bikram is that anyone can do it. You do not need to be a yogi to start up and get involved. Bikram Yoga NYC is now offering a new student special of 10 days for $20. With each class is normally priced at $23, this is a steal!
There are Bikram Yoga locations in many different cities throughout the United States, this is not limited to New York or Los Angeles.
Namaste!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Look of the Week: Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester walks the red carpet at Dusk night club in Atlantic City before her New Year’s Eve performance. She wore a satin flowing top in a gorgeous color blue as well as a banded skirt and sparkly belt. Sans jewelry, her dark hair and flawless pale skin are perfect compliments to the outfit! Keep rockin' with that avante garde fashion Leighton!!
Photo Credit: JustJared.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
A Barefoot Contessa Dinner
Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, is one of our favorite chefs on TV. Her recipes are classic with a twist and always delicious! Try these Italian themed recipes: Chicken Piccata, Roasted Garlic Potatoes and a Pear and Apple Crisp!
Chicken Piccata
Ingredients: - 4 split (2 whole) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tablespoon water
- 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- Good olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), lemon halves reserved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Sliced lemon, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
Mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a shallow plate. In a second plate, beat the egg and 1/2 tablespoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs on a third plate. Dip each chicken breast first in the flour, shake off the excess, and then dip in the egg and bread crumb mixtures.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium to medium-low heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Place them on the sheet pan and allow them to bake for 5 to 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
For the sauce, wipe out the saute pan with a dry paper towel. Over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and then add the lemon juice, wine, the reserved lemon halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Boil over high heat until reduced in half, about 2 minutes. Off the heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl to combine. Discard the lemon halves and serve 1 chicken breast on each plate. Spoon on the sauce and serve with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds small red or white potatoes
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut the potatoes in half or quarters and place in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic; toss until the potatoes are well coated. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet pan and spread out into 1 layer. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until browned and crisp. Flip twice with a spatula during cooking in order to ensure even browning.
Remove the potatoes from the oven, toss with parsley, season to taste, and serve hot.
Pear and Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ripe Bosc pears (4 pears)
- 2 pounds firm Macoun apples (6 apples)
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Peel, core, and cut the pears and apples into large chunks. Place the fruit in a large bowl and add the zests, juices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch oval baking dish.
For the topping:
Combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed for 1 minute, until the mixture is in large crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.
Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm.
[Photos and Recipes from Foodnetwork.com and Ina Garten]
[Photos and Recipes from Foodnetwork.com and Ina Garten]
Monday, December 28, 2009
Look of the Week: RIHANNA
Achieving comfort and chicness together can sometimes pose quite a challenge. Kudos to Rihanna for mastering the airport look! Her look appears effortless and she really knows how to travel in style. The leopard accessories and the military style coat paired with liquid leggings are a great ensemble. The bag is Maia N ivory leopard print bowling python bag.
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