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Fall for the Bold and Bright at LOFT | May 10, 2012

Fall for the Bold and Bright at LOFT

The LOFT held a fabulous party in Times Square to showcase their Fall 2012 line. Guests mingled around each room to see different styles dispersed according to color schemes. Bright pants paired with oversized-damask prints, geometric color-blocking, dashing dots and zebra prints filled the rooms. One of the reoccurring styling techniques included waistlines accentuated with feminine belts adorned with pretty bows and flowers. Also, get excited for the various styles of chic, sophisticated skirts in the line!

I love how the LOFT effortlessly puts a line together that can be intermixed between all sorts of prints and colors while still being … Read More »

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Custo Barcelona’s “Wow” Effect Show | February 17, 2012

Custo Barcelona’s “Wow” Effect Show

Mesmerized and wanting to wear every piece in Custo Barcelona’s new line is what went on through every spectator’s eyes the second the first outfit hit the runway on Sunday afternoon. Custo Barcelona produced a line that was absolutely fabulous and cutting edge for their autumn-winter collection at the Lincoln Center. The designer took us to a rule-less world, full of creativity and nontraditional elegance—taking different materials and textures, combining them into gorgeous pieces for both men and women.

The unusual fits and materials used created drama and led the audience to turn the heads eagerly to see what could come from … Read More »

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Rolando Santana Brings Back Studio 54 Glamour | February 17, 2012

Rolando Santana Brings Back Studio 54 Glamour

Yet another New York Fashion Week comes by, and Rolando Santana still manages to pull out all the stops to premiere his Autumn Winter 2012 line, making the audience “ooh” and “ahh” over each individual piece. This season he showed at a much bigger venue than the last, every seat was filled with a beautifully dressed, luxe crowd to standing room only available. Anxious for the first model to hit the catwalk, the first outfit was stunning and each ensemble afterwards continued to impress the viewers.

Big, bold locks of curls floated down the runway for Santana’s glitz and glamour 70’s … Read More »

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The Perfect Pumpkin for Cooking or Carving | October 25, 2011

The Perfect Pumpkin for Cooking or Carving

Pumpkins are to Fall as Santa Claus is to Christmas. Pumpkin production, which climbed to 1.5 billion pounds in 2010, reaches its peak in October as Americans prepare to celebrate Halloween. As pumpkins have become ingrained into our Halloween and Thanksgiving cultures, the number of creative ways to use and enjoy them has increased.

Dawn Bryan, author of the best-selling book The Art and Etiquette of Gift Giving, and founder of Qualipedia™ the definitive source for making choices daily that count, offers the following tips including how to grow, pick, carve, eat, store, use for activities, along with  proverbs and wacky facts.

Grow Pumpkins:

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Fall Meals: Spicy Chicken Bulgogi with Korean Gochujang | September 28, 2011

Fall Meals: Spicy Chicken Bulgogi with Korean Gochujang

Spicy Chicken Bulgogi with Korean Gochujang

By: Robin Donovan and Juliana Gallin, authors of The Lazy Gourmet: Magnificent Meals Made Easy

Ingredients:

You can find gochujang at Korean or Asian markets or order it online. I’ve tamed the fiery marinade for the sake of my young son, but if you like more of a kick, feel free to add a tablespoon or more of Korean red pepper flakes.

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

5 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons gochujang (fermented red pepper paste)

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

In a … Read More »

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Elena Miro Fall 2011 | March 9, 2011

Elena Miro Fall 2011

Absent her regular showing at Milan Fashion Week, Elena Miro brought to the sophisticated, discerning, and fashion forward plus size woman, a fall collection true to her core- during Milan Fashion Week.

This season, however, Elena Miro changed things up a bit with their new social media presence- presenting a live feed of the collection on Curved Italia with Elena Miro, allowing YOU the chance to give feedback about the collection, chat with other fashion fans, vote for each piece, and tweet your favorites!

For Fall, Elena Miro opened up with hues of blue, gray, and wine all … Read More »

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Fall Reflections | November 11, 2010

Fall Reflections

I have an obsession with Fall.  Monumental things have happened in my life during the fall season and each year I seem to gather an even greater appreciation for it.  Fall encompasses Michigan football and memories of hot apple cider warming my freezing hands in the Big House; picking apples with my kids at Livesay Orchards and returning later to pick pumpkins; celebrating my birthday surrounded by family and friends; spotting wild turkeys in my backyard; frequent trips to Kee’s Chocolates in Soho and reading my favorite book by a roaring fire.

Sweater, Tee, Belt & Skirt: LOFT, Watch: … Read More »

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Sweet Potato Purée with Cider Reduction/Cookbook Giveaway | November 1, 2010

Sweet Potato Purée with Cider Reduction/Cookbook Giveaway

Sweet Potato Purée with Cider Reduction

by Chez Cherie

This recipe can go two ways—as a first course soup or as a side dish. In a pinch, you can use canned sweet potato or butternut squash purée. A can and a half should do the trick.

Ingredients:

2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 cups Trader Joe’s Spicy Cider

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

2 tablespoons butter

salt, pepper, and hot sauce

mascarpone and diced pancetta, for garnish, optional

Directions:

Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water (or vegetable or chicken broth), and bring to a boil. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 … Read More »

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