Posted on May - 12 - 2012

Healthy Cocktails for Outdoor Entertaining

Sipping a cold cocktail on a balmy night is one of the great pleasures of spring. It can also be a way to sneak some nutrition into your daily diet. Here are three refreshing — and restorative — sunset-perfect drinks.

The Jolly Green Machine
Vitamin-dense kale is the star of this cocktail from the Napa Valley Grille in Los Angeles.

Ingredients

2 parts fresh kale juice (blend fresh baby kale with a little water in a blender)

3 parts fresh lemonade

1 part gin

1/2 part St-Germain liqueur

2 parts club soda

1/2 part agave syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Shake vigorously with ice in a cocktail shaker.

2.

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Posted on May - 10 - 2012

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo’s Wedding Ring Details

The lovebirds may have faced some controversy when first they announced their engagement, but the subsequent marriage of Lachey’s ex (Jessica Simpson) helped to smooth over public opinion and pave the way for the couple’s future nuptials, which occurred just a few days ago. The wedding took place on Neckar Island (owned by Sir Richard Branson) in the Caribbean, on a cliff overlooking the cerulean waters. Minnillo wore a silk, Monique Lhuillier creation that featuredcrystal beadwork while Lachey sported a Dolce & Gabanna design. Of

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Posted on May - 08 - 2012

Buckle Up: Nintendo Nostalgia Meets Fashion

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Have you ever had one of those silly days? You know what I’m talking about, a day where everything is fun, and silly and totally creative. On a recent silly day, I was in a meeting here at Rio with fellow blog contributor Spencer Baum. I don’t recall how the conversation began, but somehow we started talking about the show Big Bang Theory and all the cool belt buckles one of the characters wears. Spencer said that he “would totally wear” a belt buckle made out of a Nintendo game controller. But not just any controller, it had to be the iconic NES controller. Without even thinking about it, I piped up and said “Hey! I’ll make

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Posted on May - 08 - 2012

Let’s Play Dress Up

Last night was the much anticipated 2012 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City celebrating the opening of the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition. Stars pushed the envelope on the red carpet in stylish, yet edgy ensembles. More importantly, it was an evening to break out the jewels!

Kate Bosworth dazzled the red carpet in a 1920s, flapper-inspired Bordeaux and navy ostrich feathered mini dress by Prada. She accessorized with Art Deco diamond and platinum bracelets and diamond ear clips. Gwyneth Paltrow, also in a Prada mini, wore CIRCAs signature color, lavender. Full post…

Posted on May - 06 - 2012

How To Apply Glitter Eye Makeup

Glitter eye makeup can look very attractive if it is done in the correct manner. Such makeup can be used to make your evening attire look very attractive. It can even be used during the day, in subtle shades.

Some people prefer to apply glitter powder to their eyes after finishing their makeup routine. Others choose the simpler way out which involves the use of glitter pencils for the eyes. Given below are some easy ways of applying glitter makeup.

The first step in such a beauty routine is to apply your normal eye makeup.

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