Jessica Alba
Eva Mendes
Credit: Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
Credit: Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
Hayden Panettiere
Senin, 03 Desember 2007
Easy Formal Hairstyle
Jamie Lynn Sigler
Jessica Alba
Eva Mendes
Credit: Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
Credit: Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
Hayden Panettiere
Jessica Alba
Eva Mendes
Credit: Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
Credit: Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
Hayden Panettiere
Minggu, 02 Desember 2007
Makeover Jenifer Lopez ( J Lo)
Check out the evolution of J Lo's style. Jennifer Lopez went from the block to the big screen, her style grew up -- and endured a few growing pains -- along the way.
1997
She attended the premiere of her movie Anaconda in April 1997. Lopez showed up in a too-tight snakeskin print dress. The ill-fitting outfit and tight curls were a far cry from the chic, more polished look she portrays today.
1998
Lopez attended the 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards as a nominee for best actress in a motion picture for Selena. She didn't win that night; but her outfit was a strong contender on many worst-dressed lists. Although the slashed style managed to show off her taut abs, the dress itself wasn't the most flattering.
1999
Lopez burst onto the pop charts with her debut album On the 6 . She made a sparkly entrance in this low-cut dress at the Tommy Hilfiger "Rock Style" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in December of that year.
2001
Jenny wore on the red carpet; it was all about this dress from 40th Annual Grammy Awards that February. The barely there green Versace number (which spawned countless imitations) created quite a stir, much like her and boyfriend P. Diddy's arrests following a nightclub shooting in NY and rumors that she insured her body for $1 billion -- with her primary, ahem, asset protected by a $300 million policy.
2001
Jennifer sure did with this ensemble at the release of her album J.Lo in January 2001. Separately, the floppy hat, oversized sunglasses, midriff-baring peasant blouse, and even the belly chain work.
2002
As a presenter at the 74th Annual Academy Awards in March 2002, Lopez was a vision in a Versace pink, pleated moiré silk gown with detailed stitching and insets at the bodice. Wearing a pair of South Sea pearl earrings and a necklace from Harry Winston. A well-coiffed retro hairstyle from celebrity stylist Oribe completed the old-world Hollywood look. 
2002
Jennifer strikes a pose in a sexy-yet-demure Alexander McQueen ensemble at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2002. Though the outfit is bold (as is this pose) the strappy sandals, feminine ruffles and soft ringlets that Lopez wears keep it elegant.
2003
At the premiere for the July 2003 flop Gigli, she scored with this chocolate-brown Goddess dress and gorgeous updo.
2004
The fashionista wore a Vera Wang dress. At the MTV Video Music Awards that August, she donned this Stella McCartney getup with a Fendi clutch -- a sort of rodeo meets Rodeo Drive look. The verdict is still out. 
2004
At the New York premiere of her film Shall We Dance in October 2004, she wore a gown with a daringly cut jeweled bodice and flowing white skirt. Dainty accessories and a happy glow topped off the look.
2005
Jennifer's own designs were a hit: Her luxe fashion line Sweetface debuted that year at New York Fashion Week and was deemed a huge success. The picture when she promoted her album Rebirth in Tokyo.
2006
In March 2006, she redeemed herself at the 76th Annual Academy Awards with this stunning moss-green Jean Desses gown and designer diamonds.
2007
So elegance and chic. Very beautyful style.
By : ivillage.com
1997
She attended the premiere of her movie Anaconda in April 1997. Lopez showed up in a too-tight snakeskin print dress. The ill-fitting outfit and tight curls were a far cry from the chic, more polished look she portrays today.
1998
Lopez attended the 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards as a nominee for best actress in a motion picture for Selena. She didn't win that night; but her outfit was a strong contender on many worst-dressed lists. Although the slashed style managed to show off her taut abs, the dress itself wasn't the most flattering.
1999
Lopez burst onto the pop charts with her debut album On the 6 . She made a sparkly entrance in this low-cut dress at the Tommy Hilfiger "Rock Style" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in December of that year.
2001
Jenny wore on the red carpet; it was all about this dress from 40th Annual Grammy Awards that February. The barely there green Versace number (which spawned countless imitations) created quite a stir, much like her and boyfriend P. Diddy's arrests following a nightclub shooting in NY and rumors that she insured her body for $1 billion -- with her primary, ahem, asset protected by a $300 million policy.
2001
Jennifer sure did with this ensemble at the release of her album J.Lo in January 2001. Separately, the floppy hat, oversized sunglasses, midriff-baring peasant blouse, and even the belly chain work.
2002
As a presenter at the 74th Annual Academy Awards in March 2002, Lopez was a vision in a Versace pink, pleated moiré silk gown with detailed stitching and insets at the bodice. Wearing a pair of South Sea pearl earrings and a necklace from Harry Winston. A well-coiffed retro hairstyle from celebrity stylist Oribe completed the old-world Hollywood look.
2002
Jennifer strikes a pose in a sexy-yet-demure Alexander McQueen ensemble at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2002. Though the outfit is bold (as is this pose) the strappy sandals, feminine ruffles and soft ringlets that Lopez wears keep it elegant.
2003
At the premiere for the July 2003 flop Gigli, she scored with this chocolate-brown Goddess dress and gorgeous updo.
2004
The fashionista wore a Vera Wang dress. At the MTV Video Music Awards that August, she donned this Stella McCartney getup with a Fendi clutch -- a sort of rodeo meets Rodeo Drive look. The verdict is still out.
2004
At the New York premiere of her film Shall We Dance in October 2004, she wore a gown with a daringly cut jeweled bodice and flowing white skirt. Dainty accessories and a happy glow topped off the look.
2005
Jennifer's own designs were a hit: Her luxe fashion line Sweetface debuted that year at New York Fashion Week and was deemed a huge success. The picture when she promoted her album Rebirth in Tokyo.
2006
In March 2006, she redeemed herself at the 76th Annual Academy Awards with this stunning moss-green Jean Desses gown and designer diamonds.
2007
So elegance and chic. Very beautyful style.
By : ivillage.com
Jumat, 30 November 2007
An E-Mail Miracle: Curried Sweet Potato Stew
About four or five years ago, I seriously embarked on a weight loss plan and signed up for eDiets. I did it mostly for the free body profile and never used the service, opting for Weight Watchers and self-tracking instead. (Which worked! Whee!)
Since then, I’ve received an e-mail from the company every. Single. Week. Normally, this would annoy my face off, as I generally trash any corporate ads without “FREE METS SEASON TICKETS FOR YOU, KRIS” plastered across the top. In this case, it would have been an awful mistake, like the AOL/Time Warner merger or hot pants.
Stunningly, eDiets' weekly missives are varied, educational, and even kinda fun. The best feature is undoubtedly the Food Hall of Shame, where readers submit their crazy-gross guilty pleasures (scrambled eggs and syrup, pickle and yogurt milkshake, etc.), but the healthy recipes always looked nice, too. I just never got around to trying one until this week. And you know what? Me like.
The first thing that struck me about Curried Sweet Potato Stew was the scent, since I began by sauteing a mirepoix with ginger and a bay leaf. After about twenty minutes, it assumes a fiery orange color, which definitely makes it one of the prettier meals on Earth. Finally, the taste enters the picture. It’s warming and exotic, with a touch of Thai in there (from the ginger and curry, I guess). For next time, I would double the lentils and add another cup of sweet potatoes for hardiness. The Boyfriend suggested reducing the liquid more and pouring over rice, and I could see that working well, too.
Yet, even without the alterations, this was a satisfying, thrifty late-Autumn meal, especially with a few Ritz thrown in for effect. All in all, a pleasant surprise, a lot like the eDiet e-mails themselves. Ahhh.
(NOTE: I don’t work for the company. Really. I swear.)
Curried Sweet Potato Stew
Makes 3 large, dinner-sized servings
Adapted from eDiets.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 bay leaf
pinch of red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potato
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup brown lentils
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt to taste
plain yogurt of sour cream (used light sour cream)
1) In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, ginger, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Saute until veggies are soft, about 8 or 10 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and curry powder and saute 1 minute. Pour in wine and cook until nearly evaporated, stirring occasionally. Add broth, tomatoes, and lentils. Drop heat to medium and simmer about 30 minutes uncovered, until both lentils and sweet potatoes are cooked.
2) Remove pot from heat. Add lemon juice, salt, and half the cilantro. Serve, topped with sour cream and the rest of the cilantro.
Approximate Calories, Fat, and Price per Serving
408.3 calories, 14.8 g fat, $1.15
Calculations
1/2 cup onion: 24 calories, 0 g fat, $0.10
1/4 cup carrot: 13 calories, 0.1 g fat, $0.12
1/4 cup celery: 4 calories, 0 g fat, $0.15
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger: 5 calories, 0 g fat, $0.10
1 bay leaf: negligible fat and calories, $0.03
pinch of red pepper flakes: negligible fat and calories, $0.01
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil: 243 calories, 27.5 g fat, $0.04
1-1/2 cups sweet potato: 172 calories, 0.1 g fat, $0.55
1 tsp. curry powder: negligible fat and calories, $0.02
1/4 cup dry white wine: 48 calories, 0 g fat, $0.27
4 cups chicken broth: 346 calories, 11.5 g fat, $0.92
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes: 25 calories, 0 g fat, $0.20
1/4 cup brown lentils: 271 calories, 0.8 g fat, $0.06
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro: 1 calorie, 0 g fat, $0.48
juice of 1/2 lemon: 6 calories, 0 g fat, $0.25
salt to taste: negligible fat and calories, $0.01
3 Dollops light sour cream: 67 calories, 4.5 g fat, $0.15
TOTAL: 1225 calories, 44.5 g fat, $3.46
PER SERVING (TOTAL/3): 408.3 calories, 14.8 g fat, $1.15
Since then, I’ve received an e-mail from the company every. Single. Week. Normally, this would annoy my face off, as I generally trash any corporate ads without “FREE METS SEASON TICKETS FOR YOU, KRIS” plastered across the top. In this case, it would have been an awful mistake, like the AOL/Time Warner merger or hot pants.
Stunningly, eDiets' weekly missives are varied, educational, and even kinda fun. The best feature is undoubtedly the Food Hall of Shame, where readers submit their crazy-gross guilty pleasures (scrambled eggs and syrup, pickle and yogurt milkshake, etc.), but the healthy recipes always looked nice, too. I just never got around to trying one until this week. And you know what? Me like.
The first thing that struck me about Curried Sweet Potato Stew was the scent, since I began by sauteing a mirepoix with ginger and a bay leaf. After about twenty minutes, it assumes a fiery orange color, which definitely makes it one of the prettier meals on Earth. Finally, the taste enters the picture. It’s warming and exotic, with a touch of Thai in there (from the ginger and curry, I guess). For next time, I would double the lentils and add another cup of sweet potatoes for hardiness. The Boyfriend suggested reducing the liquid more and pouring over rice, and I could see that working well, too.
Yet, even without the alterations, this was a satisfying, thrifty late-Autumn meal, especially with a few Ritz thrown in for effect. All in all, a pleasant surprise, a lot like the eDiet e-mails themselves. Ahhh.
(NOTE: I don’t work for the company. Really. I swear.)
Curried Sweet Potato Stew
Makes 3 large, dinner-sized servings
Adapted from eDiets.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 bay leaf
pinch of red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potato
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup brown lentils
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt to taste
plain yogurt of sour cream (used light sour cream)
1) In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, ginger, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Saute until veggies are soft, about 8 or 10 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and curry powder and saute 1 minute. Pour in wine and cook until nearly evaporated, stirring occasionally. Add broth, tomatoes, and lentils. Drop heat to medium and simmer about 30 minutes uncovered, until both lentils and sweet potatoes are cooked.
2) Remove pot from heat. Add lemon juice, salt, and half the cilantro. Serve, topped with sour cream and the rest of the cilantro.
Approximate Calories, Fat, and Price per Serving
408.3 calories, 14.8 g fat, $1.15
Calculations
1/2 cup onion: 24 calories, 0 g fat, $0.10
1/4 cup carrot: 13 calories, 0.1 g fat, $0.12
1/4 cup celery: 4 calories, 0 g fat, $0.15
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger: 5 calories, 0 g fat, $0.10
1 bay leaf: negligible fat and calories, $0.03
pinch of red pepper flakes: negligible fat and calories, $0.01
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil: 243 calories, 27.5 g fat, $0.04
1-1/2 cups sweet potato: 172 calories, 0.1 g fat, $0.55
1 tsp. curry powder: negligible fat and calories, $0.02
1/4 cup dry white wine: 48 calories, 0 g fat, $0.27
4 cups chicken broth: 346 calories, 11.5 g fat, $0.92
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes: 25 calories, 0 g fat, $0.20
1/4 cup brown lentils: 271 calories, 0.8 g fat, $0.06
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro: 1 calorie, 0 g fat, $0.48
juice of 1/2 lemon: 6 calories, 0 g fat, $0.25
salt to taste: negligible fat and calories, $0.01
3 Dollops light sour cream: 67 calories, 4.5 g fat, $0.15
TOTAL: 1225 calories, 44.5 g fat, $3.46
PER SERVING (TOTAL/3): 408.3 calories, 14.8 g fat, $1.15
CHG Favorites of the Week
Blog of the WeekUse Real Butter
Suggested by my friend Michele, Use Real Butter is a food blog in the Smitten Kitchen vein, meaning the writing is nifty and the pictures … oh, the pictures. Look at the photos in this post. And this one. And why not this one, while you’re at it? If you don’t start salivating immediately, you might not be human.
Organization of the Week
Your local house of worship
Whether you’re happily secular or a card-carrying member of the God Squad, churches, temples, and mosques must be acknowledged and lauded as prime combatants of hunger and poverty. Peruse the activities at your local shrine to see how you can pitch in.
Quote of the Week
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” -Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Sketch of the Week
Coffee Talk with Linda Richman
Mike Meyers! Madonna! Roseanne! BARBRA! Classic early-‘90s SNL piece with myriad references to both coffee and butter (thus qualifying it for this site). No one knew Ms. Streisand was coming, so the reactions at the end are genuine.
Tip of the Week
If you’re prepping a big holiday meal, create a menu and grocery list at least two weeks ahead of time. I did this for Thanksgiving, managed to buy almost everything on sale, and cut $50 off our bill from last year.
Untried Cheap, Healthy Recipe of the Week
Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala by Sassy Radish
Colorful, comforting, filling, healthy and cheap. This could be the perfect food.
Video of the Week (Food Division)
“Feed Me” by Audrey II and Seymour Krelborn (Levi Stubbs and Rick Moranis)
A terrible lesson about the cannibalistic consequences of gluttony, brought to you by the sick, sick minds behind Little Shop of Horrors.
(Photos courtesy of Flickr.)
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