Luvz It: Nicole Richie's Outfit

I'm absolutely luving Nicole Richie's outfit here!

Nicole and her dad, the amazing Lionel Richie, made an appearance on a German TV show called "Watten, dass...?"

Nicole is wearing:
*A gorgeous Winter Kate kimono (which looks very much like an abaya)
*Jet by John Eshaya jeans
*Christian Louboutin shoes
*A House of Harlow 1960 gold bead crystal 5-strand headpiece
* A House of Harlow 1960 14KT gold Onyx ring.

The Right Shades for Your Face

Love wearing sunglasses but can't decide which shape best suits your face? Watch this video from FabTV.

Georgia May Jagger for Chanel Cruise Ad

Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stones rocker, Mick Jagger, wrapped up Chanel's Cruise Collection runway shows and is now the face for the Cruise ollection ads.

On why he chose the gorgeous model, Karl Lagerfeld said, "Because Miss Jagger is the modern girl. She is the girl of today. There is a total identification between her and the clothes. They could be her clothes." "She is totally at home in Chanel. And that fits in the pattern of what Saint-Tropez can represent, what it is not really and yet what it can inspire."

The pictures are beautiful!

Jumpsuit Chic

Kim Kardashian looks cute here, seen at the A/X Armani Exchange and Elle's Disco Glam party in Los Angelas last night.

Silk jumpsuit, black nail polish, bling, and Louboutin heels. Simple and cute.

Christian Louboutin Fall 2011

Here's a lil peak at Christian Louboutin's Fall 2011 shoe collection!

I love all the extra details; the lace, crystals, the hidden platforms, and the gorgeously luxurious prints.

Words of Wisdom.....

...from Audrey Hepburn

Pic of the Day

Megan Fox and her beau, actor Brian Austin Greene, at Pinkberry's for Megan Fox's 24th b-day. This picture is really sweet. Who says celebrities can't be down to earth?

The Victoria Beckham Diet

Ever wonder how Victoria Beckham stays so skinny? Well, here's a clue! A list of instructions she sends to her managers before each gig she goes for consists of super light snacks, and includes:

“Chopped fresh fruit – cut pineapple with grated lime peel, green seedless grapes, red grapes (frozen), cut-up pear with lemon juice, apples, peeled pink grapefruit, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. Please DO NOT MIX up the fruit but keep separate."

“Plain Green salad (no dressings on it) – balsamic vinegar on the side. This is NOT balsamic vinaigrette but PLAIN balsamic vinegar. The thicker version so either aged/glazed balsamic (buy at Wholefoods in USA) or take regular and reduce it on the hob.”

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Victoria's list of needs continues with: “Plain Green salad (no dressings on it) – balsamic vinegar on the side. This is NOT balsamic vinaigrette but PLAIN balsamic vinegar. The thicker version so either aged/glazed balsamic (buy at Wholefoods in USA) or take regular and reduce it on the hob.”

Beckham has altogether banned oil, butter and salad dressing, opting instead for plain salads and these specific fruits. For snacks, she prefers chewing gum and flavored water, peppermint and green tea.

Christian Dior Resort 2011

The majority of the 2011 resort collections are very Parisian-inspired. The Christian Dior 2011 Resort show was just that as well as being very sixties-chic. Here are some of my favorites from the show.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I think baking is so much fun to do and one of my favorite desserts to make are cupcakes! Magnolia's Bakery, made popular by movies like Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada, is known for making amazing red-velvet cupcakes. They have locations in New York City and Dubai, but don't fret, cuz if you don't happen to be nearby a bakery, you can make a batch yourself! Here's a recipe for red-velvet cupcakes, my favorite!


Ingredients:
3 ⅓ cups cake flour (not self-rising)
¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 ¼ cups sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons red food coloring
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract (I use vanilla beans cuz the extract contains alcohol)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 ½ teaspoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and lightly flour three 9 x 2-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with waxed paper.

To make the cake:
In a small bowl, sift the cake flour and set aside. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

In a small bowl, whisk together the red food coloring, cocoa, and vanilla. Add to the batter and beat well.

In a measuring cup, stir the salt into the buttermilk. Add to the batter in three parts, alternating with the flour. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated, but do not overheat.

In a small bowl, stir together the cider vinegar and baking soda. Add to the batter and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl, making sure the ingredients are well blended and the batter is smooth.

Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the layers cool in the pans for 1 hour. Remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.


Frosting
1 pound (two 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened and cut into small pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat well. Gradually add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating continuously until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate icing for 2 to 3 hours, but no longer, to thicken before using.

Frost the cupcakes, let cool and decorate with sprinkles, cookie or brownie pieces, fruit, candy, anything you like!

Makes enough for one 2- or 3-layer 9-inch cake.

Let Your Imagination Soar

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in the classic, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. This song is adorable!