Thursday, October 2, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
10 Cool Ways to Wear Leopard Print!
1. Pair a leopard-print blouse with denim cutoffs.
Loosely front-tuck your blouse and finish off your outfit with flats or heels, depending on how dressed-up you want to look. Switch to full-length jeans when it gets cold out, or just layer your cutoffs over tights and wear them straight through fall.
2. Wear leopard flats for work and the weekend.
Leopard high heels are awesome day or night, but, depending on where you work, they might be a bit fashion-forward for the office. Instead, try a leopard-printed flat. They're great for dressing up work wear basics like black pants and white collared shirts, and they make it easy to take your look from the office to the bar without actually having to change.
3. Break up a flowy leopard dress with neutral accessories.
Most people, when they hear the phrase "leopard-print dress," picture something skin-tight and, for lack of a better word, slutty. But it doesn't have to be that way! Instead of a body-con leopard-print dress, try something loose and flowy. Layer on a belt or a jacket to break up all that print and keep the look grounded with simple accessories and flats.
4. Treat leopard like a neutral and mix it with other prints.
The soft, organic shapes of naturalistic leopard print look great next to more graphic prints like polka dots, stripes, and plaids. Space your prints out — one on top, one on bottom — to keep the look balanced, and layer in neutral-colored clothing and accessories to keep it from getting too busy.
5. Use leopard as a tiny accent on an otherwise clean and simple outfit.
A little bit of leopard can go a long way. The simpler and more monochromatic the rest of your look, the more that touch of leopard will pop. Wear it in the form of a narrow belt to subtly draw attention to your waist, or on sunglasses or a gauzy scarf to draw the eye up toward your face.
6. Keep it casual with a slouchy leopard-print T-shirt.
As far as prints go, leopard is pretty sexy, so it's a great way to add a little edge to an otherwise gender-neutral and somewhat sexless silhouette like a loose T-shirt, basic button-down, or straight-leg pant. Add an extra dose of femininity by pairing your unisex leopard piece with something skin-baring like shorts, a miniskirt, or a low-cut tank top.
7. Wear fitted leopard pants and a moto jacket.
There's something a little bit retro about a pair of fitted leopard pants and a tough-girl jacket. Sort of like Sandy in Grease. Even though Sandy didn't technically wear either of those things, the vibe is still there and it's still pretty cool even after all these years. Then again, everything looks cool with a black leather moto jacket.
8. Carry a leopard bag with, well, anything.
Believe it or not, leopard is a neutral. In fact, it's three neutrals in one — black, khaki, and white — and there is just something about a leopard-print bag that feels particularly versatile. It's the essence of je ne sais quois. It just goes with everything.
9. Add a leopard-print faux fur coat and a chic pair of heels to any look.
There are few pieces of clothing more glamorous than a fur coat, but real fur is expensive (not to mention the whole I-don't-want-to-wear-clothing-made-of-a-thousand-cuddly-carcasses thing), and faux fur can look really cheap if it's not done right. But there is something different about leopard print faux fur. It doesn't look real per se, but the mottled color and hazy print help give even the most basic faux fur dimension and variation that 99 percent of solid-colored faux furs just don't have. Wear a faux fur leopard coat with everything from a dress to a pantsuit, and give your look an instant dose of high-end glamour.
10. Add feminine power to menswear-inspired tailoring.
In addition to being sexy, leopard print is also intrinsically feminine. I mean, when have you ever seen a guy wearing leopard print and thought, Ooh! Sooooo MASCULINE! That said, it's not a soft kind of femininity like floral or paisley. It's hard, tough, and aggressive: the perfect thing for adding some womanly oomph to a menswear-inspired outfit like a sharply tailored suit.
Loosely front-tuck your blouse and finish off your outfit with flats or heels, depending on how dressed-up you want to look. Switch to full-length jeans when it gets cold out, or just layer your cutoffs over tights and wear them straight through fall.
2. Wear leopard flats for work and the weekend.
Leopard high heels are awesome day or night, but, depending on where you work, they might be a bit fashion-forward for the office. Instead, try a leopard-printed flat. They're great for dressing up work wear basics like black pants and white collared shirts, and they make it easy to take your look from the office to the bar without actually having to change.
3. Break up a flowy leopard dress with neutral accessories.
Most people, when they hear the phrase "leopard-print dress," picture something skin-tight and, for lack of a better word, slutty. But it doesn't have to be that way! Instead of a body-con leopard-print dress, try something loose and flowy. Layer on a belt or a jacket to break up all that print and keep the look grounded with simple accessories and flats.
4. Treat leopard like a neutral and mix it with other prints.
The soft, organic shapes of naturalistic leopard print look great next to more graphic prints like polka dots, stripes, and plaids. Space your prints out — one on top, one on bottom — to keep the look balanced, and layer in neutral-colored clothing and accessories to keep it from getting too busy.
5. Use leopard as a tiny accent on an otherwise clean and simple outfit.
A little bit of leopard can go a long way. The simpler and more monochromatic the rest of your look, the more that touch of leopard will pop. Wear it in the form of a narrow belt to subtly draw attention to your waist, or on sunglasses or a gauzy scarf to draw the eye up toward your face.
6. Keep it casual with a slouchy leopard-print T-shirt.
As far as prints go, leopard is pretty sexy, so it's a great way to add a little edge to an otherwise gender-neutral and somewhat sexless silhouette like a loose T-shirt, basic button-down, or straight-leg pant. Add an extra dose of femininity by pairing your unisex leopard piece with something skin-baring like shorts, a miniskirt, or a low-cut tank top.
7. Wear fitted leopard pants and a moto jacket.
There's something a little bit retro about a pair of fitted leopard pants and a tough-girl jacket. Sort of like Sandy in Grease. Even though Sandy didn't technically wear either of those things, the vibe is still there and it's still pretty cool even after all these years. Then again, everything looks cool with a black leather moto jacket.
8. Carry a leopard bag with, well, anything.
Believe it or not, leopard is a neutral. In fact, it's three neutrals in one — black, khaki, and white — and there is just something about a leopard-print bag that feels particularly versatile. It's the essence of je ne sais quois. It just goes with everything.
9. Add a leopard-print faux fur coat and a chic pair of heels to any look.
There are few pieces of clothing more glamorous than a fur coat, but real fur is expensive (not to mention the whole I-don't-want-to-wear-clothing-made-of-a-thousand-cuddly-carcasses thing), and faux fur can look really cheap if it's not done right. But there is something different about leopard print faux fur. It doesn't look real per se, but the mottled color and hazy print help give even the most basic faux fur dimension and variation that 99 percent of solid-colored faux furs just don't have. Wear a faux fur leopard coat with everything from a dress to a pantsuit, and give your look an instant dose of high-end glamour.
10. Add feminine power to menswear-inspired tailoring.
In addition to being sexy, leopard print is also intrinsically feminine. I mean, when have you ever seen a guy wearing leopard print and thought, Ooh! Sooooo MASCULINE! That said, it's not a soft kind of femininity like floral or paisley. It's hard, tough, and aggressive: the perfect thing for adding some womanly oomph to a menswear-inspired outfit like a sharply tailored suit.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The Magic belongs to Beltrame Stefan!
On the cold day of 26 December 1996, at around 13 o'clock, a boy from Gjirokastra opened for the first time his hot cocoa eyes. Delighted that at the age of 13 he started his career as a DJ, Beltrame Stefan, says that this number is definitely his Irish shamrock. Living in between creativity and love for music and lights , Stefan shares with us his passion and targets of his heart!
"The life of a dj is unbelievable, glorious and tiring at the same time, but luckily music gives me strength. I have been thinking about other professions but at the moment in my life is only music. I have sacrificed for many years in my life, studying and working at the same time, to give up from my heaven in earth,"- says Stefan.
Some of his remixes are meaningful to him and exactly those songs brought him the success he needed while starting his career. He loves spending time with his family and friends. When talking about girls he describes them as an important part of his social life, even though at the moment his only muse is music.
"The life of a dj is unbelievable, glorious and tiring at the same time, but luckily music gives me strength. I have been thinking about other professions but at the moment in my life is only music. I have sacrificed for many years in my life, studying and working at the same time, to give up from my heaven in earth,"- says Stefan.
Some of his remixes are meaningful to him and exactly those songs brought him the success he needed while starting his career. He loves spending time with his family and friends. When talking about girls he describes them as an important part of his social life, even though at the moment his only muse is music.
Friday, June 20, 2014
15 FOODS THAT KILL BELLY FAT
There are certain foods that KILL belly fat and others that CAUSE belly fat and belly bulge. Here are 15 that will flatten that bulge:
1. Avocados: are loaded with two nutrients that are KEY to killing belly fat: hunger-crushing fiber 11 to 17 grams per avocado!, and monounsaturated fats, which studies have shown to actually “spot reduce” belly fat. 2. Peanut Butter: and not just peanut butter, but mostly any seeds and nuts and these are the best: pistachios, walnuts, almonds (or almond butter, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. Why?) They keep you full and satisfied for long periods of time, and they’re stuffed with healthy, belly-burning fats and minerals. 3. Healthy oils : like olive oil, coconut oil and brand names like Udo’s Oil and Barlean’s Oil (I like the swirl flavors) actually help you burn fat by supplying healthy oils your body needs to burn body blubber. 4. Veggies: Turns out certain vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, and cabbage contain special phytonutrients, such as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which help to fight against environmental estrogens that can add belly fat. Mom was right…eat your veggies! 5. Omelets: Eggs aren’t bad, they’re nutrient-dense and loaded with belly-burning protein, vitamins B6, B12, A, D, E, and K, folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, they keep you full for long periods of time. Choose eggs that come from free-range chickens. You’ll get more healthy nutrients. 6. Dark Chocolate: That is not a typo. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants with nearly eight times the number found in strawberries and it contains stimulants that can have a positive effect on fat burning, including theobromine and caffeine. It also contains a nice dose of oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat. Make sure to choose the 78% or higher cocoa levels for best results. 7. Oatmeal: Packed with fiber and whole-grain goodness, you can’t go wrong. Just be sure to avoid the processed, high-sugar junk out there and stick to slow-cook oats. Add a dash of cinnamon, some walnuts, berries, and a natural sweetener to taste. 8. Green Tea: Not only does it contain a potent antioxidant, many scientific studies have linked green tea to increased fat burning, including a report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found green tea extract boosted the daytime metabolism of test subjects by 35- 43%. 9. Beans: Black beans, navy beans, refried beans, and lima beans all have 6 or more grams of fiber per ½ cup. Fiber can clean your system of pounds of “toxic waste” and reduce your belly bulge in a big way. See #5 for details. 10. Berries: Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are loaded with fiber, which slows sugar absorption, and they’re packed with vitamins that can fight cravings. Note: cravings can come from vitamin deficiencies. 11. Cinnamon: Researchers have found that cinnamon contains a type of antioxidant that increases insulin sensitivity and effectively helps to stabilize blood sugar. Bottom line…you’ll store less belly fat. 12. Chili Peppers: Studies have shown that the active ingredient in chili peppers and powder, something called capsaicin, increases calorie-burning, stabilizes blood sugar levels which decreases fat storage, and is a potent antioxidant. Add some of this “spice” to your life. 13. Yogurt: Most regular yogurt is bad for your belly. It’s loaded with belly-bulging sugar that you want to avoid. However, Greek yogurts like Stoneyfield Farms Oikos Greek Yogurt -plain- are loaded with probiotics that fight belly bulge. See #6. 14. Wild Salmon: Hands-down one of the best belly-blasting foods because of its protein and high omega-3 fatty acid content. This is like a “double shotgun approach” to killing belly fat. Many people are deficient in omega-3s and when they add them to their diet the fat can really start coming off. 15. Giant Turkey Legs : I’m not just talking about turkey meat (white preferred), but any lean protein source is a good belly-blasting food. This includes wild salmon, free-range chicken, whey protein powders, and most especially grass-fed beef because it contains natural CLA—a fat that studies have actually shown to burn fat. The interesting thing about protein is your body will burn off as much as 30% of its calories after you eat it.
1. Avocados: are loaded with two nutrients that are KEY to killing belly fat: hunger-crushing fiber 11 to 17 grams per avocado!, and monounsaturated fats, which studies have shown to actually “spot reduce” belly fat. 2. Peanut Butter: and not just peanut butter, but mostly any seeds and nuts and these are the best: pistachios, walnuts, almonds (or almond butter, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. Why?) They keep you full and satisfied for long periods of time, and they’re stuffed with healthy, belly-burning fats and minerals. 3. Healthy oils : like olive oil, coconut oil and brand names like Udo’s Oil and Barlean’s Oil (I like the swirl flavors) actually help you burn fat by supplying healthy oils your body needs to burn body blubber. 4. Veggies: Turns out certain vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, and cabbage contain special phytonutrients, such as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which help to fight against environmental estrogens that can add belly fat. Mom was right…eat your veggies! 5. Omelets: Eggs aren’t bad, they’re nutrient-dense and loaded with belly-burning protein, vitamins B6, B12, A, D, E, and K, folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, they keep you full for long periods of time. Choose eggs that come from free-range chickens. You’ll get more healthy nutrients. 6. Dark Chocolate: That is not a typo. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants with nearly eight times the number found in strawberries and it contains stimulants that can have a positive effect on fat burning, including theobromine and caffeine. It also contains a nice dose of oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat. Make sure to choose the 78% or higher cocoa levels for best results. 7. Oatmeal: Packed with fiber and whole-grain goodness, you can’t go wrong. Just be sure to avoid the processed, high-sugar junk out there and stick to slow-cook oats. Add a dash of cinnamon, some walnuts, berries, and a natural sweetener to taste. 8. Green Tea: Not only does it contain a potent antioxidant, many scientific studies have linked green tea to increased fat burning, including a report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found green tea extract boosted the daytime metabolism of test subjects by 35- 43%. 9. Beans: Black beans, navy beans, refried beans, and lima beans all have 6 or more grams of fiber per ½ cup. Fiber can clean your system of pounds of “toxic waste” and reduce your belly bulge in a big way. See #5 for details. 10. Berries: Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are loaded with fiber, which slows sugar absorption, and they’re packed with vitamins that can fight cravings. Note: cravings can come from vitamin deficiencies. 11. Cinnamon: Researchers have found that cinnamon contains a type of antioxidant that increases insulin sensitivity and effectively helps to stabilize blood sugar. Bottom line…you’ll store less belly fat. 12. Chili Peppers: Studies have shown that the active ingredient in chili peppers and powder, something called capsaicin, increases calorie-burning, stabilizes blood sugar levels which decreases fat storage, and is a potent antioxidant. Add some of this “spice” to your life. 13. Yogurt: Most regular yogurt is bad for your belly. It’s loaded with belly-bulging sugar that you want to avoid. However, Greek yogurts like Stoneyfield Farms Oikos Greek Yogurt -plain- are loaded with probiotics that fight belly bulge. See #6. 14. Wild Salmon: Hands-down one of the best belly-blasting foods because of its protein and high omega-3 fatty acid content. This is like a “double shotgun approach” to killing belly fat. Many people are deficient in omega-3s and when they add them to their diet the fat can really start coming off. 15. Giant Turkey Legs : I’m not just talking about turkey meat (white preferred), but any lean protein source is a good belly-blasting food. This includes wild salmon, free-range chicken, whey protein powders, and most especially grass-fed beef because it contains natural CLA—a fat that studies have actually shown to burn fat. The interesting thing about protein is your body will burn off as much as 30% of its calories after you eat it.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
What shade of burgundy lipstick do you dress your smile in?
There are four undertones when talking about burgundy: pink, brown, blue, and red. Here's how to figure out which one will look best on you:
1-If you're light-eyed, pink-based burgundy colors will look amazing on you.
2-If you have dark eyes a brown burgundy will bring them out more.
3-A blue-based burgundy on the other hand, isn't too light or too dark, so it can be worn by women with light or dark eye colors.
4-For a deep red burgundy choose based off of the hair color.
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1-If you're light-eyed, pink-based burgundy colors will look amazing on you.
2-If you have dark eyes a brown burgundy will bring them out more.
3-A blue-based burgundy on the other hand, isn't too light or too dark, so it can be worn by women with light or dark eye colors.
4-For a deep red burgundy choose based off of the hair color.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Facebook to Buy Messaging App WhatsApp for $19 Billion
Facebook Inc. (FB), the world’s largest social network, agreed to acquire mobile-messaging startupWhatsApp Inc. for as much as $19 billion in cash and stock, seeking to expand its reach among users on mobile devices.
The purchase would be the biggest Internet deal since Time Warner’s $124 billion merger with AOL in 2001, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The accord includes $12 billion in stock, $4 billion in cash and $3 billion in restricted shares, Facebook said today in a statement. WhatsApp has more than 450 million members, with 1 million users being added daily.
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg, who bought photo-sharing service Instagram for about $700 million in 2012, has been adding applications such as messaging and news to court smartphone and tablet users. WhatsApp, which would be the company’s biggest acquisition, competes with apps from Twitter Inc., Kik Interactive Inc. and Snapchat Inc., the photo-message startup that rebuffed a $3 billion Facebook bid last year.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
American Horror Story' costars Emma Roberts and Evan Peters are engaged
Emma Roberts and Evan Peters are engaged! According to a report from "Extra" on Jan. 6, 2014, the couple got engaged over the Christmas 2013 holidays in New York City, and then rang in New Year's Day 2014 in London. Roberts was seen wearing her engagement ring on the New Orleans set of "American Horror Story."
Roberts and Peters began dating in the spring of 2012. They co-star in the independent movie "Adult World" and in the TV series "American Horror Story." Roberts has said in interviews that she and Peters began dating after they filmed "Adult World."
In July 2013, Roberts was arrested for domestic violence against Peters but the charges were quickly dropped after Peters declined to press charges, according to a news story that TMZ first reported on July 16, 2013.
TMZ reported that Roberts' arrest took place on July 7, 2013, in Montreal, where the couple had police called on them after people heard loud arguing in the hotel room where Roberts (who is 22) and Peters (who is 26) were staying. Sources told TMZ that "Emma and Evan were hitting each other and she was arrested because he had obvious physical injuries. The sources deny Emma bit Evan." The fight also reportedly left Peters with a bloody nose.
According to "omg! Insider," the Montreal Police Department "confirmed the charges were dropped and the case is considered closed."
A spokesperson for Roberts commented to "omg! Insider" about the fight and Roberts' arrest: "It was an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding. Ms. Roberts was released after questioning and the couple are working together to move past it."
"Adult World" is a comedy in which Roberts plays a recent college graduate who aspires to become a famous poet but instead finds herself working at a low-paying job as a sales clerk in an adult-entertainment store. Peters plays her co-worker who has a romantic interest in her. IFC Films acquired North American distribution rights for "Adult World" after it premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival. The movie is set for release in theaters and on VOD on Feb. 14, 2014.
Peters has been a series regular on "American Horror Story" since its 2011 debut. Roberts joined the cast in the show's third season, which premiered in October 2013. Because "American Horror Story" is an anthology show with a completely different storylines in each season, it is unknown if Roberts will continue to be a part of "American Horror Story" after its third season.
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