Fashion

Jimmy Choo Spring/Summer 2012

I just had a look at Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. There were a few items that I love, but personally, I don’t think the collection is all that great. I feel as though the essence of spring and summer are missing in this year’s collection. 

However, here are a few items I can’t afford that caught my eye. Always the case, sigh. 

 

 

Black woven leather clutch

Black coarse glitter fabric

Tan suede nappa leather

Coral moc croc skin

Crushed mirror leather pouch

Black coarse glitter fabric pouch

Fashion

The 2012 Golden Globes Awards

Aah don't we just love giving our ten cents worth on what the stars should or should not wear? Well i'll keep it short this time. Below are my favourite looks from the 2012 Golden Globes.

Whoaaa!!

Emma Stone in Lanvin

 

 

Jessica Biel in Elie Saab

Lea Michele in Marchesa

Michelle Williams in Jason Wu

Natalie Portman in Lanvin

Nicole Kidman in Versace

BEST DRESSED!

Zooey Deschanel in Prada

This posting wouldn't be complete without a list for some fashion blehs!

Bleh!

Angelina Jolie in Versace

Madonna in Reem Acra

Sarah Michelle Gellar in Monique Lhuillier

Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci

Worst Dressed!

Reese Witherspoon Zac Posen

 

Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad

I’ve promised myself that I will start being healthy again this week so I have been spending a lot of time looking for some yummy recipes online and in cook books. I used to think salads were kind of boring until I found this simple recipe for some yummy Mediterranean Chick Pea salad. It’s my current favourite meal/snack. You can also use this as a side dish. There’s no meat involved so it’s perfect for vegetarians! Take a look!

Here’s what you need:

• 1 can of chickpeas. Rinse it under the tap and let it drain.
• ½ small red onion. Slice it nice and thin
• ½ cucumber. Peel it, get rid of the seeds and chop it nice and thin
• 1 roasted red or green pepper chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 big lemon, squeezed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• A pinch of salt

Directions

• Get a big bowl and mix all the ingredients together well. 
• Put in a sprinkle of parsley if you like. 
• Let it sit for 10 minutes and you’re ready to eat!

You can keep the leftovers in a fridge and eat it cold the next day or heat it up if you like. Alternately you can put a crumble of goat cheese in it, put a small portion in a whole wheat or tortilla wrap to make it a little filling. Bon appétit!

P/S: This dish will pack on less than 200 calories per serving

Comfort food

My favourite comfort food!

I love aglio e olio pasta but I would never order it in a restaurant. Because they charge ridiculously for something so easy and cheap to make! This traditional Italian pasta is my favourite comfort food and it’s super easy to make.  All you need is:

• Spaghetti (you can also use linguine or fettuccine)
• 5 cloves of garlic (peeled and chopped)
• 2 or 3 dried red chilli (chopped)
• Olive oil
• Parsley
• Salt

Directions:

• Fill a pot with water and add in some salt (like how you normally cook pasta)

• Once it starts to boil add in the pasta

• Take a small frying pan and add in some olive oil. This is your sauce. Try not to go overboard. Two or three tablespoons should be enough.

• Sautee the garlic for awhile then add in the dried chilli. Stir until the garlic turns golden brown then turn the heat of

• Drain the pasta and taste for salt. This depends on your liking. Some prefer it to be really salty so add in according to what you like

• Put the pasta back in the pot and add in the garlic, oil and chilli mixture and stir until it’s well mixed.

• Add a sprinkle of parsley and your ready to eat!

Alternately you can also add in some prawns. Get a handful, peel and devein them than season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry it with a little bit of olive oil till it turns brown then add it in to your pasta. Voila!