It's Couture Week: Fendi Fall 2016 Couture

"With the couture shows wrapping up in Paris, Fendi shuttled guests by chartered plane to Rome for another haute fourrure show today. They secured the Trevi Fountain of La Dolce Vita fame for the event, fresh off a $2.4 million, one-and-a-half-year rehab. The fountains turned on, and the models started their march over a see-through runway built on top of its pools. It will go down as one of the most majestic show venues ever; few come close, but among them was Fendi’s 2007 show on the Great Wall. If there was a drawback about this location, it was that the models weren’t nearly close enough for guests to appreciate the sensational workmanship that went into the show’s 46 looks. The 5,000 hand-cut holes that turned the rose-color Persian lamb of a long dress into lace. The lynx jacket that was too precious to dye, but was dyed a delicate shade of pink all the same. The absolutely miniscule squares of mink that took 1,200 work hours to stitch together mosaic-style into a magical forest scene. Crocheted dresses on a base of tulle were embroidered with swatches of long-hair mink and fringed leather, while lace dresses were appliquéd with flowers hand-cut from sheared mink. Pull them off the rack, as a Fendi rep did at a press conference, and they felt almost weightless, evanescent even. “This is what Fendi is all about. No other fur house in the world does it, or could do it,” Lagerfeld said in an interview." - vogue.com

Not Your Average Chicken and Asparagus

Here's the quickest, the simplest, the yummiest chicken and veggie recipe EVER! This can be "What's For Dinner" tonight in only 3 steps - Marinade, Bake, and Plate!
Ingredients and Directions below:

Ingredients:

1) Chicken Breast

2) Asparagus 

3) Marinade (Click HERE for Ingredients)

4) Grated Garlic - 3 Cloves

5) Olive Oil - 2 Tbsp

6) Parmesan Cheese - 1 Tbsp

7) Red Pepper Flakes - 1 Tbsp

Directions:

1) Mix all Marinade Ingredients together in a zip lock bag, put Chicken in, and let sit for 1 hour.

2) Mix Olive Oil, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, and Red Pepper Flakes together in a baking dish, adding Asparagus, and let sit for 30 minutes.

3) After Chicken has had enough time to Marinade place in oven at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.

4) Once Chicken has cooked for 5-10 minutes, place Asparagus in the oven and cook for the remaining 10-15 minutes.

5) Remove both Chicken and Asparagus from the oven, plate, and ENJOY!

KStew, Fashion Icon? Who Would Have Thunk...

Kristen Stewart walked the red carpet at the Hollywood Premiere of her upcoming movie, Equals, looking like pure rocker-chick royalty. The lace frock with perfectly placed panels was what stole the show for me! She paired it with simple black stilettos, minimal jewellery, side-swept messy waves with criss-cross bobby-pin detailing, and a sultry smokey eye.

 

Dress: Jonathan Simkhai | Stilettos: Christian Louboutin | Jewellery: Repossi

Hair Stylist: Adir Abergel | Make-Up Artist: Beau Nelson 

Stylists: Sara Borgese and Tara Swennen

Kendall Walks on Water for Fendi's 90th Anniversary

 

 After opening the Fall 2016 Fendi Couture Presentation last night at the legendary Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, Kendall Jenner sipped on champagne and sat with Karl Lagerfeld at the 90th Anniversary Dinner of the Fashion House. She looked super young and fresh in a Resort 2017 / Pre-Spring Fendi off-the-should stripped mini dress. Completing Kendall's easy breezy beautiful look were gold peep-toe shooties, a slick back up-do, natural make-up, and a red statement lip.

It's Couture Week: Zuhair Murad Fall 2016 Couture

"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? “Bohemian Rhapsody” was released when Zuhair Murad was in preschool, so he’s too young to actually remember the ’70s. But since Queen’s power ballad has always resonated with the designer, he put it on the soundtrack and gamely offered up his own version of hippie chic, adding velvet capes, macramé embroideries, and thigh-high boots to the mix. Hats gave the show unexpected attitude. “She’s young, modern, and rock, but elegant at the same time,” Murad offered backstage, adding, “She’s also rich. Her dresses are full of jewels, transparency, and tattoo ornamentation.” When not rocking a ruffled black Chantilly lace dress, the Murad girl appeared in a flamboyant parade of velvet, crepe, tulle, and chiffon dresses in such colors as cyan, purple, plum, iris, and honeysuckle. While one can only admire his enthusiasm, some of the designer's strongest ideas were the simplest ones. Murad is renowned for his spectacular bridal gowns. This time, he decided to leave classic white by the wayside in favor of an off-the-shoulder dress in latte beige. "I wanted to make it a little bit vintage, like when you look at old photos," the designer explained. "Boho gypsy chic is all about attitude." - vogue.com

It's Couture Week: Giambattista Valli Fall 2016 Couture

"One reason Valli’s front row is so well stocked with pretty young things—who were this season joined by an emotive Céline Dion, clapping enthusiastically and shouting “Bravo!” at the end—is that he’s tapped into what the party set likes to wear. As a rule, it’s ornate and it’s body-confident. That meant that the micro lengths were balanced by outsized sleeves, exaggerated ruffled shoulders, even the occasional neck ruff. A few minis were accessorized with floor-scraping tulle trains—one part regal, and the other part Stephanie Seymour in Guns N' Roses’ “November Rain.” When dresses reached the floor, they tended to be diaphanous and pleated, draped goddess style from an asymmetric neckline or sweeping from both shoulders like a cape. Valli concluded, like he usually does, with a trio of tiered and flounced tulle confections so grand that they might’ve intimidated Empress Joséphine" - vogue.com

It's Couture Week: Elie Saab Fall 2016 Couture

"The knock on Saab has been he’s got a look and he sticks to it, with one collection blending into the next. Over the past couple of ready-to-wear seasons he has made an effort to inject youthfulness into his aesthetic. This was an exceptional Elie Saab collection because of how expressive it was. Birds flocked on the skirt of a gown with a black velvet bodice; hearts appeared as prints and as crystal embroideries. And there were all manner of flowers—picked out in yellow, light blue, bordeaux, and black beads on tulle; embroidered in 3-D on Chantilly lace; and appliquéd in watercolor silk on another graceful gown. That hardly sounds like a novelty at couture, where flowers are many designers’ stock in trade, but Saab has always preferred a monochromatic look, most often with shimmery tone-on-tone embroidery. His embrace of change augurs well for his Upper East Side store, and for the brand in general." - vogue.com

Margot: From Jungle to Best Dressed List

Ever since Margot Robbie made her BIG SCREEN debut with "The Wolf Of Wall Street" I have loved her. Not only is she stunning, she always takes fashion risks. While some are better than others, this pale yellow frock she wore to the Beijing Premiere of "The Legend of Tarzan" early this week was a knock out! The asymmetric hem, cut-out detailing, and peplum were perfection, not to mention her soft waves, barely there eye make-up, and a bold red lip. Honestly that red lip was everything! Check out who Margot wore below:

Dress: Prabal Gurung | Sandals: Gianvito Rossi | Jewellery: Amanda Pearl

Hair Stylist: Renato Campora | Make-Up Artist: Pati Dubroff

Stylist: Kate Young

Better Than Take-Out Chicken Stir-Fry

This is currently the most loved and requested dinner, and not just by me but also my boyfriend. It is super easy to throw together, cuts cravings for take-out, and does not break the bank. I always serve it with some sort of salad, coleslaw and kale mix seen in the picture below, however you can make it your own and serve your favourite side dish. All I know is that you definitely won't be disappointed by this delicious dinner, maybe you should make it tonight? 

Ingredients and Directions Below:

Ingredients:

1. 2 Chicken Breasts - Cubed

2. Broccoli - 6 Cups

3. Sliced Mushrooms - 4 Cups

4. 1 Small Onion - Sliced

5. Vermicelli Noodles - 1/2 Package

6. Flour - 1/4 Cup

7. Chicken Broth - 1 Cup

8. Honey - 1/4 Cup

9. Soy Sauce - 1/4 Cup

10. Grated Ginger - 1/2 Tbsp

11. Grated Garlic - 2 Cloves

12. Sesame Oil - 2 Tbsp

13. Olive Oil - 2 Tbsp

14. Sesame Seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut Chicken into cubes and place in a bowl with Flour, coat chicken evenly. Remove Chicken, shaking off any excess Flour, and place on a plate. Leave remaining Flour in the bowl for the Sauce.

2. To make the Sauce: Add Chicken Stock, Honey, Soy Sauce, Ginger, Garlic, and Sesame Oil to Flour and stir until smooth.

3. Heat skillet on medium-high heat, adding 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil. Once Olive Oil is hot add Chicken and spread out evenly. Stir-fry Chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. Add 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil to the same skillet. Once Olive Oil is hot add Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Onions and stir-fry for approx. 5 minutes, or until Mushrooms have softened and Broccoli is crisp.

5. While the Chicken and Vegetables are cooking, boil water for the Vermicelli Noodles. Once water has boiled follow cooking times on the package.

6. Stir the Sauce again then pour it over the Vegetables. Bring Sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for another 2 minutes or until Sauce thickens. Add Chicken and Vermicelli Noodles, mixing them together with the Vegetables and Sauce. Cook until heated throughout.

7. Plate, garnish with Sesame Seeds, and Enjoy!

Paris Sparkled Like The Eiffel Tower In Paris

Paris Hilton attended model Natalie Vodianova's Art of Giving Love Ball in Paris, France on Wednesday in a stunning embellished frock, which totally caught me off guard. This is something I would have never expected Miss Hilton to wear, and she totally nailed it! The Hotel Heiress looked fresh and classy, letting the dress do all the talking.

Dress: La Bourjoisie by Nadim Olivera | Jewellery: Chopard

Hair Stylist: Sylvie Look En Scène | Make-Up Artist: Frédérique Alcaraz
Stylist: Sammy K

4th of July Perfection

Kourtney Kardashian posted this to Instagram over the 4th of July weekend and I can't help but be obsessed with her 2-piece Balmain ensemble. A simple red bandeau paired with a matching red high-waisted sheer maxi skirt equals PERFECTION!

What's In My Travel Toiletry Bag

Since I have been traveling so much lately I have put together a core Toiletry Bag that comes with me every time I pack a suitcase. There is nothing more important when traveling then trying to maintain daily routines, especially when it comes to beauty. If you're like me and usually pack way too much clothes the last thing you need is a heavy Toiletry Bag full of full-sized products that you don't need let alone probably won't even fit in your suitcase. That is why I have fallen in love with travel sized products. I know, you're probably thinking there's nothing new with travel sized products, however the selection of products has significantly increased. Now you don't need to settle for just any brand, Sephora literally has all your favourites in travel size. I also have a subscription to Ipsy and GlossyBox, which are monthly beauty subscriptions that send out full and travel sized products exposing you to new brands. I however love receiving samples to have for traveling, it makes the packing experience that much easier when you have everything already. Check out some of my favourite travel products currently in my Louis Vuitton Toiletry Pouch 26!

(From Left to Right) 1. Marc Anthony: Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Hairspray | 2. Living Proof: PHD Dry Shampoo | 3. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Rollerball: Vanille Coco | 4. Alterna Haircar: Caviar CC Creme | 5.Oral B: Satintape Mint | 6. Sensodyne: Whitening plus Tartar Fighting | 7. Secret Clear Gel: Scent Expressions Cocoa Butter Kiss | 8. Adore Cosmetics: Cellmax Elite Facial Serum | 9. NeoStrata: Aqua Youth | 10. Bioderma: Sensibio H2O | 11. Ole Hendrikson: African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser | 12. Fresh: Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate  

Tacos Without The Tortilla... Sign Me Up!

Who doesn't love tacos? They're not only delicious but extremely easy to make and with so many  varieties they can be put together with ingredients already in your fridge and pantry. I kept things simple with basic veggies, however I really amped-up the flavor with the Fajita Marinade on the Chicken, I have been literally using this recipe as often as I can! Once again super easy and uses ingredients most already have.

Ingredients:

1) Roman Lettuce

2) Tomatoes - Finely Diced

3) Red Onion

4) Black Beans - Canned

5) Corn - Frozen or Canned

6) Fajita Marinated Chicken - Sliced (Ingredients/Recipe Below)

7) Vinaigrette (Ingredients/Recipe Below)

Directions:
1) Mix all Marinade Ingredients together in a ziplock bag, put Chicken in, and let sit for 1 hour.
2) After Chicken has had enough time to Marinade place in oven at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.
3) While Chicken is baking mix together Vinaigrette Ingredients and let rest in fridge.
4) Chop up Salad Ingredients and plate.
5) Remove Chicken from the oven, let sit for a couple minutes before slicing and placing on Salad.