Koda Kumi - JAPONESQUE (ALBUM+PHOTOBOOK+GOODS) (Limited Edition) (Japan Version) Un-boxing!

Hey Lovelies!
Check out my video of a overview/un-boxing of the newest release from Koda Kumi titled "Japonesque" ALBUM+PHOTOBOOK+GOODS) (Limited Edition) (Japan Version).
I ADORE this version, features a gorgeous photobook and the addictive album and a very pretty schedule.
Be sure to pick up this album if you haven't yet!! :)




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Simi

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Google's Feature Doodle! Gioachino Rossini's 220th Birthday / Leap Year 2012

Hey Everyone!
Have you seen the adorable Feature Doodle for google today?
It's Gioachino Rossini's 220th Birthday / Leap Year 2012
Check it out!


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Simi

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First Preview/Teaser Released For Upcoming Japanese Film "Helter Skelter"

Hey Everyone.
A new upcoming film from Japan titled "Helter Skelter", looks like a good life-like story.
From production Asmik Ace they recently released the first preview/teaser and you can check it out below.
This movie is taken from the adaption of Okazaki Kyoko’s manga. It will be starring Sawajiri Erika and directed by Ninagawa Mika.
Helter Skelter" is about.. Top star Ririko undergoes multiple cosmetic surgies to her entire body. She's looked upon as an icon for beauty. As the toll of her multiple surgies begins to take its toll, Ririko makes the lives of those around her miserable as she tries to deal with career and personal problems.
The preview/teaser shows us a quick peek into the movie with moments of both beautiful & intense, into the world of the show business, filled with greed for beauty, fame, money, and love.

Be sure to check out "Helter Skelter" as it's scheduled to open in Japan on July 14th.
You can check out the preview/teaser below..




Source & Photo: AsianWiki

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Simi

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My Favorites: The Album Of The Moment

Hey Everyone!
I wanted to share with you the album of the moment..
Taeyang's 2010 release titled "Solar International Release".
I adore this album and some of my top favorite songs are.. "Solar Intro", "Superstar", "Wedding Dress", "Where U At", "Only Look At Me", and "I'll Be There Korean ED".
On August 26, 2010, Solar's International album made it to fifth place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and Japan, and third place in Canada.
Be sure to check out this album if you haven't heard it yet.
It's addictive!

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Simi

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What I Love: Raspberry-Kiwi Fruit Pizza

Hey Lovelies!
Check out this beautiful and super original recipe titled "Raspberry-Kiwi Fruit Pizza".
Isn't so colorful!! :)

Prep Time: 25 Min
Total Time: 2 Hr 20 Min
Makes: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 container (8 oz) cheesecake-flavored cream cheese
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1 pint (2 cups) fresh raspberries

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. In microwavable measuring cup, place marmalade. Microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until melted and hot. Strain marmalade, reserving both peel and glaze. Return glaze to measuring cup. Set aside.
Cut cookie dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices. With lightly floured fingers, press slices evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Spread lightly with strained marmalade peel. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; press chips lightly into dough.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Stir cream cheese until spreading consistency. Spread over crust. Arrange fruit on cream cheese layer. Microwave marmalade glaze on High 10 to 15 seconds or until heated. Brush or spoon glaze over fruit. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. Store in refrigerator.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):
No change.


Recipe & Image from: www.pillsbury.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Obsessed With... bliss "from our spa to your skin" - Product Review Round #1! - The Youth As We Know It Anti-Aging Night Cream

Hey Lovelies!
A new and fresh/fun brand to share with you today!
A review on a new release from a company called "bliss" doesn't their name sound so sweet! I love it!
Their name will be sure to come in reviews often, I love the sound of their "from our spa to your skin" products! Don't you?!!
Many different products this brand carry and all products pack seriously effective ingredients, Bliss' cheeky names never fail to make you smile. :)
While your getting your beauty sleep girls, you can try this "The Youth As We Know It" Anti-Aging Night Cream (January 2012 Release). With wrinkle fighting power this cream does a fantastic and sweet job of working through the night to make your skin nice and pretty. A lightweight texture that skins into your skin beautifully!
You will be sure to love this one. At night massage the cream into a well cleansed face and neck. You will see results in the morning.. Skin Refining Vitamin A: Increases cell turnover without redness or dryness while improving skin texture, firmness and suppleness. Advanced Moisture Binders: This superior blend of moisturizers, humectants and skin conditioners helps slow skin water loss by binding moisture to skin for optimal hydration. Collagen And Elastin Protectors: Improves firmness, strength and suppleness and supports collagen production. Provides antioxidant protection from free radical damage. Skin Protecting Ceramides: Enhances and repairs skin's lipid moisture barrier. Helps skin naturally heal and enhances softness, vitality and smoothness. I adore it's pretty and simple jar design, also I'm addicted to its wonderful scent, light and fresh!
Provides 10 age-battling benefits with 2x the wrinkle-fighting power..
* intensely replenishes and soothes
* retexturizes skin
* promotes collagen and elasticity
* visibly fills fine lines
* boosts oxygen circulation
* evens skin tone
* hydrates and plumps
* brightens and clarifies
* improves skins firmness


You can check out bliss on their link below:
www.blissworld.com


FTC Disclaimer:
The company bliss sent me the  mentioned product's for a possible review.
All Opinions are my own.

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: White Bean and Spinach Pizza

Hey Dolls!
Check out this recipe for a delicious pizza with White Beans and Spinach..

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
Makes
8 servings

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed)
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) great northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve thin Italian pizza crust (12 inches in diameter)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 cup firmly packed washed fresh spinach leaves (from 10-ounce bag), shredded
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)

Heat oven to 425°. Pour enough boiling water over dried tomatoes to cover; let stand 10 minutes. Drain. Cut into thin strips; set aside.
Place beans and garlic in food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Spread beans over pizza crust. Sprinkle with oregano, tomatoes, spinach and cheese. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Makes 8 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
“This recipe allows Dave and me to eat pizza and enjoy it. It has lots of good vitamins, is high in fiber and has no cholesterol. Just the right pizza for a healthy heart.” Cathy P.
A Note from Dr. B.::
Green leafy vegetables such as spinach are a good source of vitamin K, essential for normal blood clotting. If taking a blood thinner such as Coumadin®, however, avoid excessive intake of vitamin K because it may interfere with the medication.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 200(Calories from Fat 25),Total Fat 3g(Saturated Fat 1/2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 310mg;Total Carbohydrate 33g(Dietary Fiber 5g,Sugars 2g),Protein 10g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 10.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 10.00%;Iron 20.00%;Exchanges:2 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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KORRES - Product Review Round #5! Cleansing & Make Up Removing Wipes & Jasmine Body Butter & Quince Lip Butter

Hey Dolls!
Today Is a review of a few items from the brand KORRES.
I recently tried out their "Jasmine Body Butter", "Pomegranate Cleansing & Make Up Removing Wipes" and the "Quince Lip Butter".
First up.. the Jasmine Body Butter: I adore the scent of this body butter!! It smells like sweet candy/jasmine, it's heavenly.  It absorbs quickly, & is a thicker style cream (which I LOVE!), & it blends into your skin great and really makes you skin smell great and feel and look so nice and smooth and very soft.
I have been using this so much, and I really can notice a difference in my skin, its ingredients are so nice on my skin, it has antioxidant benefits. The Body Butters come in 7 different scents!
I want to try the matching scented shower-gel next!
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

Next.. The Pomegranate Cleansing & Make Up Removing Wipes: One package of these contains 25 wipes, I really love how they are so refreshing and take off easily the dirt, oil, and makeup from your face and eyes. This one works well for Oily/Combination skin, it also eliminates impurities, tightens pores, and offers antioxidant protection. I like the quality of the wipes, they are nice and strong and the scent is nice & fresh. If your looking for good wipes for removing your make up daily check these out!
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petro-Chemicals
- Phthalates
- GMO

and the Quince Lip Butter: There are 7 different Lip Butter shades/scents. This one is titled "Quince" and I adore it's soft pretty in pink shade. The scent is lovely and this little lip butter really works well to make your lips stay smooth and condition them. The color is very light so it's nice just for a little added touch of color to your look. I love that it's very hydrating and NOT STICKY at all.
Perfect for over a favorite lipstick perhaps? :) The Natural Oils and Extracts: Soothe and condition lips & the Shea Butter and Rice Wax: Provide lasting hydration and softness. I want to try the other shades soon too!! They all look so beautiful!
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan


Overall..
I love that Korres puts such beautiful ingredients in their products.
They really are a beautiful brand, that have such a wide range of Beauty & Bath Products for all different skin types and remember not only women can use this brand. I know some guys that adore the Korres bath products! ;)
I definitely recommend checking out these three products by Korres and I will be sure to have more reviews up of their products soon.
It's one of my TOP favorite brands at the moment.
I ADORE them!


You can check out Korres on their links below:
www.twitter.com/KorresUSA
www.korrescanada.com
www.facebook.com/KorresCanada
www.korresusa.com
www.facebook.com/KorresUSA



FTC Disclaimer:
Products Provided by KORRES.

xoxo
Simi

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Beauty Pop: Natural Beauty Foods In Your Kitchen

Hey Lovelies!
Happy Thursday..
Ever wonder the foods in your kitchen what you could you them for beauty wise?
Use them in their natural raw form and here I list 5 foods that can be used for beauty!
Check it out..

* Avocado: Is a excellent moisturizer, avocado is great as a face mask, mashed up and put on your hair, leaves your feeling hydrated.
* Oatmeal: Oatmeal is fast acting to soothe your skin also has major anti-inflammatory properties. You can drop it in the bath, make a oatmeal face mask, or even use it as a gentle scrub (works great just make sure it's plain oatmeal not flavored!!).
* Sugar: This ingredient makes a sweet natural exfoliant. Combine some sugar with a little olive, almond, or apricot oil for a great lip and body scrub (I love home-made scrubs!).
* Papaya: I love Papaya's! The papain in this fruit makes one of the best enzyme masks around. Makes to perfectly decongest your skin fast.
* Olive Oil: This kitchen favorite makes a great use in beauty too as it's perfect for hydrating your hair and smooth dry spots on your skin.

xoxo
Simi

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Big Bang Releases Preview/Clip For "Love Dust"

Hey Everyone!
As the members of Big Bang are getting ready to release their 5th mini album, they are promoting six tracks at once.
Big Bang’s 5th mini-album titled "Alive", is scheduled to hit shelves on February 29th, but it's said that they will release previews/clips from each track every day up in-till the release date. (How Cool!)
First song to be released was "Blue" and now the preview/clip for "Love Dust" you can hear below..
Sounds like a catchy song! Love Taeyang's voice!




Source & Photo: Youtube

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Simi

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My Favorites: The Album Of The Moment

Hey Everyone!
I wanted to share with you the album of the moment..
Koda Kumi's March 2nd 2011 release titled Devavu, I have been watching the live tour dvd and these songs from her Dejavu album are just sooo fresh and fun! I've been dancing to it all night!
I love this album and some of my top favorite songs are.. "Prologue to Dejavu", "Lollipop", "Okay", "Aitakute", "Passing By", "At The Weekend", "Choi tashi Life", "Suki de, Suki de, Suki de"and "I Don't Love You !??".. wait did I just name almost all of them? HAHA.. Typical with a Koda Kumi album. :)
The album was certified platinum by the RIAJ after its release. The track, "HEY BABY!", was used as the opening song for popular anime Crayon Shin-chan for its 12th season.
Be sure to check out this album if you haven't heard it yet.
It's DIVINE!

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Nutty Chocolate Hot Bites

Hey Dolls!
A heavenly chocolate-cookie cup, check out the recipe below..

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr
Makes: 24 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury® Ready to Bake!™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies (24 cookies)
1 1/4 cups Fisher® Mixed Nuts with Peanuts
1 1/4 cups Hershey’s® Special Dark® chocolate baking chips
1 1/4 cups marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Red Pepper (cayenne)

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Place 1 cookie dough round in each cup. Using floured fingers, press dough to flatten slightly.
Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans 15 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, remove Brazil nuts from mixed nuts; coarsely chop Brazil nuts. In 2-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, half-and-half and red pepper over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in Brazil nuts and remaining mixed nuts.
Drop about 1 tablespoon nut mixture onto each cookie. Let stand about 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. To serve, remove bites from paper baking cups. If desired, place each bite into a new paper baking cup.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 190(Calories from Fat 90),Total Fat 10g(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 90mg;Total Carbohydrate 22g(Dietary Fiber 1g,Sugars 15g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 6.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.pillsbury.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Manicure Monday: Laura Mercier Spring 2012 Nail Polish Collection

Hey Beauties!
Hope everyone's weekend went fabulous.
For this week’s Manicure Monday post.. I wanted to share with you all, the newest collection from Laura Mercier.. The Spring 2012 Nail Polish Collection.
I instantly fell in LOVE with the collection, and it's beautiful soft pretty spring shades. :)
So fresh & very tropical.
From left to right, the colors are: Sizzle, Flamingo, Luscious, Oh La La and Cabana.
I feel the names really match right on to the color tones. right? ;)
This will be Laura Mercier's first nail range in years (aside from her one release of polish "Twilight" for Holiday 2011).
A fun fact about these polishes.. each fast-drying formula is free of formaldehyde, toluene, and DBO, while a flat brush design ensures fuss-free application. I love the sound of all that!
The new lacquers retail for $18 a pop, and be sure to check them out on your next beauty shopping trip!
I really want to do a full review for this collection when I pick them up soon..
So look out for that coming up..

Photo from: FashionETC

xoxo
Simi

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miss A Releases Their 4th Mini Album Titled "Touch" (Review)

Hey Dolls!
Good Morning!
miss A is back with a sexy and fun new album titled "Touch".
Which contains six tracks and my top favorites are.. "Touch" "Lips" & "Touch (Newport Remix)".
The girls will be promoting "Touch" as their title track, which was created by JYP Entertainment‘s J.Y. Park.
Be sure to check out their album below.. and pick up a copy of it!
I wish it was a longer album because I'm loving the sexy and fun style to it. :)













xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits

Hey Dolls!
Good Morning..
Check out this recipe for "Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits".. simple & easy.. :)

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
22 Minutes
Makes
9 biscuits

2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 425°F.
Stir all ingredients in medium bowl until soft dough forms. Drop by 9 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 9 biscuits

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Variation:
Increase cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
Special Touch:
Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 155 (Calories from Fat 35 ),Total Fat 4 g(Saturated Fat 1 g,Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 390 mg;Total Carbohydrate 29 g(Dietary Fiber 1 g,Protein 2 g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 6.00%;Iron 6.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;1 Fruit;1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Creamy Peach Smoothies

Hey Lovelies.

Healthy and peachy here is a recipe for "Creamy Peach Smoothies"..

Check it out below..

Prep Time

05 Minutes

Total Time

05 Minutes

Makes

2 servings

1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sliced peaches (from 10-oz bag)

1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt

3/4 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon honey

In blender or food processor, place all ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth.

Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings (1 cup each)

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Time-Saver:

Use Cascadian Farm® frozen organic orange juice concentrate to make the orange juice needed for the smoothies.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 190(Calories from Fat 10),Total Fat 1g(Saturated Fat 1/2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 60mg;Total Carbohydrate 38g(Dietary Fiber 2g,Sugars 36g),Protein 5g;

Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 15.00%;Vitamin C 260.00%;Calcium 15.00%;Iron 4.00%;Exchanges:0 Starch;1/2 Fruit;1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;1/2 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;0 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!

xoxo

Simi

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My Favorites: The Album Of The Moment

Hey Everyone!

Hope your morning is going lovely.

I wanted to share with you the album of the moment..

Ayumi Hamasaki's January 1st 2008 release titled "Guilty" is my album on repeat today!

I love this album and some of my top favorite songs are.. "Mirror", "Talkin' 2 Myself", "Guilty", "The Judgement Day" and "My All".

According to Oricon's 2008 album chart, Guilty is the 17th highest selling album by far and the sixth highest selling album by a female artist. Guilty is the second highest selling Japanese album in Taiwan and China of 2008, only after A Complete: All Singles.

Be sure to check out this album if you haven't heard it yet.

It's fantastic!

xoxo

Simi

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Beauty Pop: My Top 7 Favorite New York Fashion Week Manicures

Hey Dolls!
I wanted to share my Top 7 Favorite New York Fashion Week Manicures.. NY Fashion Week is the source for tons of amazing nail art and gorgeous polish ideas, and the Fall 2012 shows were filled with Ombré glitter manicures, fishnet-stocking French tips, easy pinwheel nail art: this season it seems like such a perfect fun filled manicures styles. Check out below some of my top favorite styles! and how to create them!

* Rachel Antonoff: The showstopping "Flirty Flower" nails at Rachel Antonoff were created with two coats of CND polish in Flashpoint as a base, then hand detailed using CND Brilliant White and Anchor Blue.

* Rachel Antonoff: At Rachel Antonoff, the "Starry Night" manicure used two coats of CND polish in Midnight Sapphire with a sponged overlay of Eclectic Purple and Studio White, followed by a coat of CND Effects in Sapphire Sparkle.

* Nicole Miller: To create the swirl manicure from Nicole Miller, start with a base of CND polish in Plumville, then use a toothpick or eyeliner brush to swirl over the top with Electric Orange, Bicycle Yellow, and Anchor Blue.

* Joy Cioci: Instead of using a polish to tip nails, the CND nail team at Joy Cioci cut pieces of net overlay to fit.

* Creatures of the Wind: To create the muted green shade at Creatures of the Wind, nail techs applied two coats of Essie Sew Psyched topped off with a single coat of its Mint Candy Apple polish.

* Kate Spade: The unevenly sized polka dots on the monochrome manicures at Kate Spade gave nails a polished but whimsical feel.

* Catherine Malandrino: At Catherine Malandrino, models got this "Plum Cherry" manicure with CND polishes in Plumville and Dark Ruby topped with two layers of high shine CND Air Dry top coat.


Photo From: Bella Sugar
Source: CND

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Mini Red Velvet Cookie Cups

Hey Cookies!
Here is a recipe titled "Mini Red Velvet Cookie Cups".
Aren't they just adorable!
Check it out below..

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr 10 Min
Makes: 3 dozen cookie cups

INGREDIENTS:
1 roll Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon red food color
36 heart-shaped milk chocolate candies

DIRECTIONS:
Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Heat oven to 350°F. Place miniature paper baking cup in each of 36 mini muffin cups.
In large bowl, stir together cocoa and whipping cream. Crumble cookie dough into cocoa mixture; stir until well blended. Add food color; stir until dough is an even color. Place dough in freezer 15 minutes for easier handling.
Using measuring tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, shape dough into balls; place in muffin cups.
Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately press chocolate candy into center of each cookie cup. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
With narrow spatula, remove cookie cups from muffin cups.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft)

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving


Recipe & Image from: www.pillsbury.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Google's Valentine's Day Feature Doodle!

Hey Everyone!
Have you seen the cute little Valentine's Day Feature Doodle for google today?
Check it out!


xoxo
Simi

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Beauty Pop: Betsey Johnson For Sephora By O.P.I.

Hey Dolls!
Some exciting news for my nail polish lovers..
A new collaboration for Betsey Johnson and Sephora. Everyone's favorite is launching a extensive collection of polishes and other beauty items that will be available in March at Sephora. Details about the release where featured in her fashion show last night. There will be seven full-sized shades, a six-piece mini polish set, three patterns of stick-on polish strips, and three nail design sets. Betsey mentioned "I am Too Too excited for my first nail collection with Sephora by OPI,". "The collection is just how I like it—loud, outrageous, pretty, pinky, and kickass rock and roll."

The Betsey Johnson for Sephora by OPI collection includes seven nail polish colors
(Retail: $12.00) (from top left):
* It's My Pink!, a hot pink, scented nail polish that smells like Betsey's Too Too perfume
* Sparkling Personality, a gleaming silver glitter
* Alley Cat, a purple-y fuchsia
* Cartwheels on the Catwalk, a seafoam green
* XOX Betsey, a sandy nude shade
* Forever Wild, a black grape
* Pushing Your Luck, the reddest red

Mini Nail Color Set (Retail: $29 Canadian)
Son of a Gun: Metallic charcoal (Mini Polish Set Exclusive)
Yellow My Name Is Betsey: Yellow (Mini Polish Set Exclusive)
Too Too Turq: Turqoise (Mini Polish Set Exclusive)
Pushing Your Luck: Red
XOX Betsey: Sandy nude
Alley Cat: Fuchsia

Nail Designs (Retail: $7 Canadian)
Cherries / Lightning Bolts / Bows

Trend Tips (Retail: $14 Canadian)
Skull
Cheetah
Lips

Be sure to check out all the items at.. Sephora and Sephora.com.
My favorite nail polish shades are "It's My Pink", Cartwheels on the Catwalk" and "Pushing Your Luck"..
Which Betsey Johnson for Sephora by OPI nail polish is your favorite?


Source & Photo From: Glamour

xoxo
Simi

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Happy Valentines Day!

Hey Dolls!
It's Valentines Day!
So I want to wish each & every one of you a very happy Valentines day!
Whether your spending it with a love one, your family or your friends, it’s a time to show how much you love and appreciate the people in your life and I hope you all have a beautiful day filled with love and laughter!! I would like to thank everyone for all the love of my website, and always your emails and everything put a smile on my face, I have many things planned for you all soon!

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Chocolate-Cherry Valentine Scones

Hey Lovelies!
Here is a Valentines sweet treat titled "Chocolate-Cherry Valentine Scones".
Check out the recipe below..

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
Makes
9 scones

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup dried cherries
6 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
16 red candy melts or coating wafers (2 oz)

Heat oven to 400°F.
In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), cut in butter until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in cherries until coated with flour mixture. Stir in whipping cream, vanilla and egg just until liquid is absorbed into flour mixture.
Turn mixture out onto clean work surface; lightly knead 10 to 15 times or just until a dough forms. Using floured rolling pin or patting out with hands, roll dough into thick 15x2 1/2-inch rectangle.
With 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut 7 scones by placing cookie cutter in opposite directions directly on cut edge of previous heart. Place dough hearts about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Reroll dough scraps into 5x2 1/2-inch rectangle. Cut 2 additional heart shapes from remaining dough; place on cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place baking chips; seal bag. In another small resealable plastic bag, place red candy melts; seal bag. Microwave both filled bags on High 2 to 3 minutes, kneading bags twice, until chips and candy melts are melted. Cut off tiny bottom corner of each bag. Immediately squeeze bag with melted candy melts to drizzle melted candy over scones. Repeat with bag of melted baking chips. Let stand 10 minutes; serve warm.
Makes 9 scones

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
If you don’t have a 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, roll or pat dough into an 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges with sharp knife that has been dipped in flour. Separate wedges and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Drizzle with melted candy melts and chips. Serve warm.
Any powdered sugar icing can be used in place of the melted candy melts and chips.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Health Minute: 3 Unhealthy Valentine's Day Treats

Hey Dolls!
Love sweets around Valentines Day right? ;)
Well here are 3 treats that you should really limit yourself to only eating a very small amount of.
First up is.. A Box Of Chocolate, While dark chocolate offers many health benefits and may be the ideal, guilt-free V-Day goodie, the key to keeping it "healthy" is to not over indulge in these yummy chocolates. Try to just eat a couple small pieces and don't go eating the whole box! thats a no no!! Many box chocolates also include other types like.. milk chocolate, white chocolate and flavored and hugh sugared based like strawberry and caramel flavored, try to go for the dark chocolate only boxes. :)
Fact: Just four pieces of chocolate from Godiva Chocolatier has 210 calories, 12 g of fat (7 g saturated), 50 mg sodium and 20 g of sugar. That's around the same fat & calories as a small salted fries from Burger King.
Next is.. Conversation hearts, be very careful not to overload on these hugh sugared treats. I like to only eat a couple, any more than that and they are too sugary for me! Fact: One serving (approx. 10 pieces) has 60 calories, 14 g carbohydrates and 13 g of sugar..
And my favorite Valentines Day Treat.. Cinnamon Hearts, these yummy tasty firey treats are a very tiny candy that holds a strong load of sugar.. One serving size (approx. 20 pieces) has 60 calories, 14 g carbohydrates and 11 g sugar.

Hope these little facts on my Health Minute post: "3 Unhealthy Valentine's Day Treats" helped you out to know a little bit more about your favorite V-Day goodies!

xoxo
Simi

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Manicure Monday: My Favorite Nail Polish Shades For Perfect Valentine's Day Nails

Hey Lovelies!
Been getting lots of questions asking me what my favorite top Nail Polish shades to use around and on Valentine’s Day. So... I like to do either a French or light romantic & cute colored manicure.
I personally don’t like to go too super dark or on v-day just because I feel more darker shades are for more around fall/winter.. but I do feel that cinnamon and juicy red's are perfect for this holiday!
Also because it's nearing spring so fresh & light spring shades are perfect!
Here are just a few of my top favorite shades..

* OPI - Sweetheart
* OPI - Pedal Faster Suzi
* OPI - Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh?
* Essie - Ballet Slipper
* Essie - A Crewed Interest
* Essie - Kisses and Bises
* Essie - Better Together
* Essie - Made of Honor
* Essie - Lacy Not Racy (A Juicy Red!)
* Zoya - Isla (A Spicy Cinnamon Hearts Shimmery Red!)

Hope these favorite v-day nail polish colors inspire you for your nail looks in the next couple days!

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies

Hey Everyone!
A nice Saturday morning recipe titled "Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies".
Check it out below..

Prep Time
1:00 Hr:Mins
Total Time
1:00 Hr:Mins
Makes
22 cookies

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie mix
1/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg 3-inch open heart-shaped cookie cutter

Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until well blended. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Spray cookie cutter with cooking spray; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press dough ball evenly into cutter. Remove cutter; reshape dough if necessary. Continue making heart-shaped cookies, placing 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Spray cookie cutter as needed with cooking spray.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet.
Makes 22 cookies

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Success:
Use shiny, heavy aluminum or gray, nonstick-coated cookie sheets for evenly browned cookies.
Did You Know:
Cookie sheets should be at least 2 inches smaller than the inside of your oven to allow the heat to circulate around the cookie sheets.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cookie)Calories 140(Calories from Fat 60),Total Fat 7g(Saturated Fat 4g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 20mg;Sodium 115mg;Total Carbohydrate 18g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 11g),Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 2.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 6.00%;Exchanges:0 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Beauty Pop: Get The Look: Be Beautiful In Pink For Valentine's Day

Hey Dolls!
With Valentine’s Day approaching in a couple of days, I thought it’d be fun to share with you a "Get The Look" titled "Be Beautiful In Pink For Valentines Day". I got inspired by this gorgeously pretty picture of Victoria's Secret Model Adriana Lima, and thought it's such a perfect makeup look for this holiday!
When It comes to makeup while your getting dolled up for V-Day, go for a natural look with a touch of rosy cheeks with doll like lashes and a pretty pucker up pink shade of lipstick.

~ Here is how to get the look.. :) ~
* To give your skin a flawlessly smooth foundation, start with KORRES Wild Rose Foundation.
Follow with KORRES Wild Rose Compact Powder to set your look and remove any additional shiny-ness and even skin-tone.
Dust it on with a makeup brush (can be the same as your foundation one!)
Make sure your foundation and powder is well blended along the jawline.
* Next up is EYES..
Brighten your entire eye area with the oh so gorgeous Victoria's Secret Makeup Shimmer Eye Shadow in shade Champagne, by applying it from your lashline all the way up to the arch of your brow (a great brow highlighter).
* Next, create a smoldering cat eye with Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum in shade Black. Be sure not to tug on your eyelid, you don't want to cause premature wrinkles!
I like to start at the inner corner, and gradually thicken the line as you work your way out. For added drama, you can always line the inside of your lower lashline, too (for that I like to use a eye liner pencil.
To best achieve the 'wings' on your cat eye look make sure they are symmetrical, guide the liner three-quarters of the way across your lashline, then draw it one-third of the way up toward your brow. Be sure to fill in the area between your eye and the end point of the liner to create that classic stunning cat eye shape.
* After that, coat both top and bottom lashes with Physicians Formula Organic Wear Natural Origin Mascara in shade Ultra Black Organics! My favorite! It creates great doll like eyelashes on me! Without the need for any fake eyelashes! I love it.
* Then I like to touch up my brows just a bit, with the Too Faced Browines Pencil in shade Brown-ey.
For your Cheeks..
* Get a fresh natural glow by swirling Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Blush & Highlighter in shade Natural Glow onto the apples of your cheeks. For natural radiance, dust the bronzer up toward your temples, and along your jawline, too. Be sure to start with a light touch and gradually build color as desired.
* My favorite part! Lips!!
For a pretty pucker up pink shade of lipstick, I like to start with a lip balm first, my favorite is Nivea Hydro Care, then use Victoria's Secret Makeup Color Lust Lip Lacquer in Pose.
* I like to also add a touch of glitter to my hair style and a little on my body.. for this you can use.. Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Bronze Shimmer Dust.
* For a Fragrance choice with this beauty look, I would choose the very enticing Aquolina
Pink Sugar Sensual.

Hope you enjoyed this post and I look forward to your emails and requests of other "Get The Look" posts!

xoxo
Simi

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Valentines Day Gifts: Pucker Up Princess

Hey Everyone..
Wanted to put together another Valentines gift ideas set for you to get inspired.
Here is todays "Pucker Up Princess" set I made.
This set's products contains..

* Anzie (Jewelry.. beautiful necklaces they carry!)
* Prada Candy Fragrance (So sweet and addictive..)
* Links of London - Sterling Silver Heart Charm (So super cute!)


Love these little "Valentines Day Gifts" ideas/sets I make?
Send me your opinions to my fan email! Would love to hear from you! :)

xoxo
Simi

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Health Minute: Benefits of Papaya

Hey Readers..
Ever wonder what the health benefits of "Papaya's" are?
I have a favorite lip balm that is papaya scented so everytime I apply it, I feel like eating papaya's!
Papaya's are very soft and butter once named "fruit of the angels" by Christopher Columbus. It was known that papayas were considered exotic, now you can easily find these in your local grocery stores throughout the year. Although there is a slight seasonal peak in early summer and fall, papaya trees produce fruit year round. How amazing!
Papayas offer not only the luscious yummy taste and bright tropical color, but are very rich in..  antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; & the minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber. With all these nutrients they help promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.

xoxo
Simi

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My Favorites: The Album Of The Moment

Hey Everyone!
For today while working on some posts, I have been listening to Russian R&B sexy singer "Bianka".
I have been playing her album titled "Наше поколение" = "Our Generation".
It was released back in 2011 (last year).
If you haven't heard of her.. be sure to check this album out!

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookie Tarts

Hey Dolls!
Here is a lovely and super cute bite sized treat recipe titled "Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookie Tarts".
Check it out below..

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
1:20 Hr:Mins
Makes
32 cookie

1 pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie pouch
1 container (8-oz.) strawberry cream cheese spread
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 aerosol container (6.4 oz.) Betty Crocker® decorating icing
Betty Crocker® candy sprinkles, if desired

Make cookie dough as directed on package. Roll dough into 32 (1-inch balls); place in greased muffin cups. Press each ball in bottom and up side of muffin cup. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool 20 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.
Mix cream cheese, milk and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fill each cookie cup with rounded teaspoonful of filling. Top each cookie with decorating icing and sprinkles. Store in refrigerator.
Makes 32 cookie tarts

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
How-To:
If you only have one 12-cup mini muffin pan, shape all of the dough into balls. Fill the pan and cover the remaining balls to keep them from drying out. After baking, cool the muffin pan completely before refilling it with dough.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cookie Tart)Calories 130(Calories from Fat 60),Total Fat 6g(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g,Trans Fat 1/2g),Cholesterol 20mg;Sodium 115mg;Total Carbohydrate 17g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 11g),Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 4.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 0.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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CW TV Shows That Are Facing The End Are...

Hey Everyone.
So If you haven't heard yet.
The channel CW is cutting down on some of their shows that are not doing too well.
Some of the tv shows that could be facing the end are...
Nikita, Hart of Dixie, Ringer and the favorite for many girls.. Gossip Girl.
Now I like Nikita, and love Ringer. So I really hope one of my top favorite shows.. Ringer does not get cut off!!
Until we hear which ones will go, lets make try to make the ratings go up in the next few months!
Be sure to check out Ringer with Sarah Michelle Gellar.. on Tuesday's at 9pm/PST.

xoxo
Simi

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Hugo Naturals - Product Review Round #1! & Also CONTEST/GIVEAWAY

The Goodies I Tried Out!

The CONTEST/GIVEAWAY Goodies For One Of You!

Hey Pretty Readers.

Hope your morning is going lovely.

I wanted to share with you my thoughts on some products from a brand called "Hugo Naturals". I have been trying these out over the holiday's and getting some family member's & friends thoughts on them too, so here I go..

The company "Hugo Naturals" you might find their beauty & bath products popping up all over you local health stores and even some grocery stores. They make their products natural good to the planet and vegan/cruelty free, also what I adore about them is they are gluten and soy free, also never any.. parabens, phenoxyethanol, sulfates, PEGs, propylene glycol, petroleum products, silicones, phthalates, synthetic surfactants, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. I love to find brands like this who believe in the same values as me. :)

The have products such as.. Body Care, Artisan Products, Baby Hugo Naturals, Hair Care, & Aromatherapy. 

I tried out 12 items, = 3 Shower Gels, 3 Handcrafted Soaps, 1 Candle, 3 Lip Balms & 2 Foaming Hand Soaps.

Here are my thoughts on them..

Shower Gel (Vanilla & Sweet Orange, Grapefruit & Shea Butter & Oatmeal):

All three scents were nice but my favorite and family's favorite was the "Grapefruit" one. It was divine, I liked the many bubbles and light feel to these shower gels, I would love to try more scents soon!

Handcrafted Soap (Vanilla & Sweet Orange, Grapefruit & Shea Butter & Oatmeal):

I'm a fan of their Artisan Holiday/Seasonal themed Soaps I pick up at my local health food store in little "bricks" so I was happy to see these packaged up ones titled "Handcrafted Soap" are very similar and I liked them very much, my favorite was the Shea Butter & Oatmeal, felt extra smooth.. and I was glad to see they have 7 more different scents! I'm wanting to try the other scents soon!

Hand Poured Candle (Vanilla & Sweet Orange):

I was really excited about this one.. being I adore collecting candles, I was happy to hear this one had no toxins and soy free and it's a good size candle. I have been loving this on the dinning room table, I liked the scent Vanilla & Sweet Orange (so did my brother!) But I would have loved to see some sort of "design" on the candle, some elegant design would have been a beautiful touch. I would love to try the other two scents soon too!

Lip Balm (Pineapple & Coconut, Grapefruit, & Vanilla & Sweet Orange):

Being a lip balm lover, I have tried I feel almost all the different types of lip balms out there, so when I spotted these by hugo naturals I was excited about them and had very high expectations for them, but sadly they did not live up to what I was looking for. All three scents were lovely, and nice and strong, my favorite scent was the "Pineapple & Coconut", it reminded me and took me back to nice memories when I was younger of a super yummy donut shop that used to just around the corner from my home, it really smelled like their sweet donuts.. now I'm craving them bad, but the place closed down years ago.. getting back to the lip balms now, they are very dry and not moist at all, I've never seen one like this before, I wonder If it was a bad batch? While I tried to put it on my lips, it kind of hurt them.

Foaming Hand Soap (Vanilla & Sweet Orange & Shea Butter & Oatmeal):

I love finding a nice moisturizing hand soap. These are both really nice, I loved the "Shea Butter & Oatmeal" scent for this foaming hand soap. It's really soft and sweet on your hands and treated my sensitive skin very nice. It was a little light wish made me feel like I had to use a little more, but overall I did enjoy them, I wish they had more scents for these! Possibly soon Hugo Naturals? ;)

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Hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts on some products from Hugo Naturals, Be sure to lookout for a  possible spring seasonal products review of some products from them soon too.. :) Until then.. checkout and enter below for your chance to win a Beautiful Gift Basket of their most popular scent "Vanilla & Sweet Orange".

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Be sure to tell your friends and family to enter too!

Remember ONE CONTEST ENTRY PER PERSON!

& Here are all the DETAILS ON HOW TO ENTER!

The Giveaway: One of my readers will win the

"Hugo Naturals Gift Basket Filled With 10 Products..

All Of Their Most Popular Scent "Vanilla & Sweet Orange"

Main Entry: Enter at this form here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGlzMzdYTC00d0dhMGt6S1cyQVFrZGc6MQ

How many times can i enter?

ONE Entry PER PERSON!

Fill out the form with your details and be sure to keep up with my site for more fun contests! :)

Who can enter? - Open to US/Canada & International Residents!

As I host all my Contest/Giveaway's.. I love to make it worldwide available so ALL MY READERS CAN ENTER! I will be shipping you your prize! :)

The Contest/Giveaway will end on:

- February 22nd 2012 -

Enjoy!

xoxo

Simi

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Koda Kumi Releases Information On New Upcoming Release Driving Hits 4 Album

Hey Lovelies.
Koda Kumi has released some information on a upcoming release titled "Driving Hits 4" this will be the 4th Driving Hits album to add to the collection.
I love the song choices, I'm so happy for this one!!
Check it out and pick a copy up on the release of it on it's release.. March 14th 2012.
This one feels like it might become my favorite one among the other 3! :)

(TRACKLIST):
* Poppin'love cocktail feat.TEEDA
* Love Me Back
* Teaser feat．Clench＆Blistah
* Hot Stuff feat．KM－MARKIT
* you
* JUICY
* め組のひと
* walk
* 好きで、好きで、好きで。
* 愛を止めないで
* Melting

Source & Photo from: Koda Kumi Offical Website

xoxo

Simi

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Koda Kumi Featured As Cover Girl For BLENDA March 2012 Issue

Hey Dolls!
Look who is the cover girl for the March Issue of BLENDA magazine?
Koda Kumi!!
She is featured looking so simple and pretty and I'm excited to get my hands on a copy!
Be sure to check out this issue available online & in your local asian clothing & bookstores & many other places too!

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Chocolate Chip-Caramel Poke Cake

Hey Lovelies.
Check out a recipe titled "Chocolate Chip-Caramel Poke Cake".. Chocolate ooey goodness!

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
2:45 Hrs:Mins
Makes
15 servings

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 cup caramel topping
1/2 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; press gently into batter.
Bake 35 to 43 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Spray meat fork or other long-tined fork with cooking spray. Poke warm cake every inch with fork tines. Pour caramel topping over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In medium microwavable bowl, microwave frosting 15 to 30 seconds; stir until very soft. Spoon frosting into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut tip off 1 corner of bag. Drizzle frosting across top of cake. For easy cutting, dip knife in hot water. Store covered.
Makes 15 servings

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 420(Calories from Fat 160),Total Fat 18g(Saturated Fat 7g,Trans Fat 1/2g),Cholesterol 45mg;Sodium 370mg;Total Carbohydrate 59g(Dietary Fiber 2g,Sugars 41g),Protein 4g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 10.00%;Iron 10.00%;Exchanges:1 1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;3 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:4;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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SPICA Releases The Full MV For "Russian Roulette"

Hey Lovelies!

Korean Girl group SPICA have finally launched their debut by releasing the music video for "Russian Roulette".
SPICA has quickly became one of this year’s most highly anticipated rookies, as they have mentioned to go for a more different take on a girl group style than the typical one.. by using Electronic Pop music. I feel this debut music video from them will do very well and bring lots of new fans for the group!
It's a very fresh feel and catchy sound that flows great with their vocals.

Check out "Russian Roulette" below..



xoxo
Simi

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