SPICE IT UP

Chocolate Considered

2010-03-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Cake with Expresso Glaze

Chocolate Ginger Cake with Bourbon Cake

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Meringue Cake

Nothing & I mean nothing will satisfy a chocolate craving better than one of these simply delicious chocolate cakes. I am in heaven!

Got Biscuits?

2010-02-28T03:28:00.000-08:00

Meringue Porcupines

Bratselies

Speculaas Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread Squares

Peppermint Meringue Cookies with Chocolate

Hazelnut Cookies

I am going through a cookie phase. What is a bratseli? Its a swiss cookie that you make with a special iron that is similar to a waffle iron. An actual bratseli iron can set you back about US$300. However you can make a thicker version in a pizzelle iron. This cookie is new to me and its yummy!

Cookie!!!!

The New Face of Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign

2009-12-21T08:24:00.000-08:00

Lara Stone replaces Madonna to be the new face of Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign.

After two campaigns featuring pop goddess Madonna, Louis Vuitton wanted a modern, iconic, sexy beauty and they chose Lara Stone.

This is the third Vuitton campaign photographed by Steven Meisel. In the visuals,the voluptuous Lara Stone is captured in a series of Brigitte Bardot poses on a bed of moss and ferns, surrounded by white doves. The look is summery, young, sexy, whimsical and luxurious.

The Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign will be in the February 2010 issues of magazines worldwide.

Can't wait!

Look out for 2010 Beautiful Accessory

2009-12-21T07:11:00.001-08:00

Louis Vuitton Metal Bracelets

Philippe Ferrandis Turquoise Resin Yucata Necklace

Alexander McQueen Brass Sea Urchin Cuff

Phillippe Ferrandis Resin, Swarovski, Glass and Ribbon Mexico Necklace

Chanel CC Twigs Hair Comb

Attention grabbing is the trend for 2010 Spring/Summer accessory style. Create a strong focal point with large statement neck pieces. Boldly seized pendants are clustered on mixed materials metal, enamel, glass and Swarovski crystals. Such combinations create a strong fashion statement this spring.

Stacked metallic chunky bracelets, gorgeous color and the sizes are exaggerated to grab your attention.

Must have!

The Little Black Dress for the Festive Season

2009-12-20T23:25:00.000-08:00

Fendi

Proenza Schouler

Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld

What are you going to wear to this amazing Christmas Eve party? Simply ignore the stress of choice and co-ordination and go for the classic Little Black Dress.

The Little Black Dress is one of fashion's greatest success stories. It remains the height of chicness. It is the answer to every ' What should I wear...' question. It is a perfectly simple & yet sexy object. Nearly a century after it was first invented by Coco Chanel, it remains one of the most essential and favorite items in a woman's wardrobe.

You see it worn by the likes of Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Olga Kurylenko, Princess Beatrice, Eva Herzigova, Daisy Lowe, fashionistas.

Everyone wants to own one perfect little black dress.

Don't you?

Shoes are meant for walking

2009-11-28T07:24:00.000-08:00

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 shoes are pieces of art work. They are uber cool & ultra chic. Inspired by snake skin, alien like features, psychedelic colors, the collection is aesthetically beautiful but on your feet? They probably will kill you.

How do one walk in these towering platform shoes?

Bling! Bling!

2009-11-21T22:17:00.000-08:00

I love big flashy jewelry. This gorgeous huge gigantic diamond ring keychain was too beautiful to resist! My keys will never get lost in my handbag again.

Bling!

Old Things Don't Sell?

2009-11-21T05:33:00.000-08:00

http://www.chow.com/stories/11802

This endearing story is about tradition, its about making people happy, its about bringing forgotten flavor to people.

John Nese is the proprietor of Galco's Soda Pop Store in LA. His father ran it as a grocery store, and when the time came for John to take

charge he decided to convert it into soda lover's paradise.

He has about 450 pops line the shelves, sourced lovingly by John from around the world. His mission is to keep small soda-makers

afloat and help them find their customers. John also carry half forgotten candies.

To spread the gospel of soda made with cane sugar ( No corn syrup please! ), Galco also acts as a distributor for restaurants and bars along the West Coast.

Sweet.

Stamped Art

2009-11-21T02:27:00.000-08:00

Paul Smith for many years been receiving an amazing wide selections of objects from an ardent fan in US. These objects always arrive in its original form and they are never packaged. The stamps and addresses are placed on the actual objects.

It is extraordinary to see how they become objects of Art when they are displayed in an exhibit.

Fabulous!

Miuccia Prada's New Book- Its a Treasure

2009-11-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is not just a coffee table book. Prada: Creativity, Modernity, Innovation—it is a 708 page tome, that embraces 30 years of innovation in the world of fashion, art, communications, architecture and exhibition, design, film, philanthropy and beyond.

This new book was conceived of and edited by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli in collaboration with Michael Rock and Sung Joong Kim of 2x4, New York City.

The concept was to look at the entire creative output of Prada. The book documents the Italian brand's diverse projects in fashion, industrial design, architecture collaboration, design, film making, exhibition and art.

The Prada book opens with a forward by Prada and Bertelli ' Careful observation of and curiosity about the world, society and culture are at the core of Prada's creativity and modernity'...' This pursuit has pushed Prada beyond the physical limitations of boutiques and showrooms...and introduces a new way to create a natural, almost fashionless fashion'

You can order the book now on www.prada.com/padabook/index.html

Its a treasure!

My Online Store

2009-11-17T21:16:00.000-08:00

A mixture of emotions- excitement, anxiety, anticipation, elation thats how I have been feeling the last couple of weeks. Finally I am launching an online store- FashStyle with my galfriend X-Wen ( Who has a successful fashion blog- www.fash-eccentric.com )

I had a great time doing the Styling & the Art Direction. Its hard work having to steam all the entire wardrobe on my own but it was worth it.

I want to pay homage to some talented individuals who are lending a hand to put this online store into action. My photographer Kotta Miyaki & assistance Robin Wilonexin, my makeup artiste Lynn Kdronma. They did a wonderful job and of course credit has to be given to my model- X-Wen who looks coolilious in all the poses. I am proud to say I have some photos to show off!

Big smile.

Pain is Good !

2009-11-16T06:56:00.000-08:00

Cajohn's Red Savina Puree Guitar Hot Sauce- Signed

Blair's Pure Death Hot Sauce with Jolokia Peppers Feel Alive!

( 5 oz )

Dave's Ghost Pepper Naga Jolokia Hot Sauce ( 5 oz/142g )

Pain is Good Batch #37 Garlic Hot Sauce ( 6.75 oz )

WARNING ! Medium is HOT. Medium Hot is VERY HOT.

Hot is VERY VERY HOT!

Buffalo wings are all the rage as appetizers and party fare.

I have this incredible crisp, spicy lip smacking delicious deep-fried Buffalo wings recipe that I want to share with you and am sure you will love and enjoy!

The end result is an absolutely crispy crunch on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside.

Just make a lot because they are very good and they are eaten very quickly!

To Prepare Buffalo Wings.

You will need :

12- 16 whole chicken wings, half a cup of HOT sauce ( See my recommendations )

Split wings at joint, pat dry, add some sea salt & black pepper

Deep fry at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes

For the healthy, bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes until completely cooked and crispy

Put in a bowl, add HOT Sauce and toss until wings are completely covered

Serve with bleu cheese and celery sticks

DIG IN!

Loopland- The Land of Superheroes

2009-11-15T09:35:00.000-08:00

Loopland- the home of Allan Sanders an amazing illustrator. I first chance upon his work on my colleague's computer, he has used it as a wallpaper. I asked him who was the artist but he couldn't recall. Immediately I had to google and find out who he was.

Allan's superheroes illustration is a personal project which I adore. I find that the wonkiness , humorous quirkiness of his illustration very endearing. Allan Sanders was born in the North West England. He studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Royal College of Art in London. Allan's portfolio includes The Economist, The Guardian, New Scientist, The LA Times, Vodafone. His illustration have been used in magazines, books and advertising campaigns internationally. His interactive & animation work has been featured in exhibitions at the Science Museum in London and on the official website for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Am looking forward to seeing more of his work. Am definitely a FAN!

Not for the Faint Hearted!

2009-11-15T06:20:00.000-08:00

Colour, colour and more colour! Springsummer2010 accessories for ETRO is a continuation of that philosophy. There is something for the man who likes to make a statement. For the not so faint hearted electric blue loafers? A jellyfish patterned purple holdall? Ladybug cufflinks? For the conservative these intoxicated patterned shoes?

Bunny Ears, Plump Red Lips Headbands for Trendy Chicks.

2009-11-15T05:07:00.000-08:00

Fall '09 Louis Vuitton runway, Marc Jacobs sent his models down the runway in now iconic Bunny Ears, a quirky headband that makes you desire one too. Benoit Missolin, the French designer has also created gorgeous fanciful gems studded headpieces, twisted yarn concoctions and darling pom poms to satisfy our headband cravings!