Celeb chef and culinary curator Giada De Laurentiis helps you find delicious gifts for all your foodie friends in this gastronomic gift guide. Now you’ll finally know what to get your hard-to-please brother with an endless stomach and your mother-in-law who isn’t satisfied by a cliché fruitcake. From a cast-iron panini press to a hors d’oeuvre serving board, Giada’s Target gift picks are a no-fail way to satisfy amateur eaters, seasoned chefs and everyone in between.

After all, the holidays are about family, festivities, friends and food. Mix those four ingredients together and you’re sure to have an unforgettable celebration.

Disclosure: I did not receive any products nor was paid for this post. I was provided info from the PR firm to share. Thanks to A Bullseye View. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.

Last night, w watched the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at home. The show, held at the Lexington Armory in New York, was amazing! Once again, the designers came up with another creative design and theme and the beautiful ladies (the VS Angels) strut their stuff on the runway. The VS Angels look incredible! It seems that each event is getting bigger and even better. I really enjoyed the Mermaid and the Fairy themes most.

Performing at the show was Jay-Z, Kanye West, Maroon 5, and Nicki Minaj.






I love all the wings they made.




The dark angel costume was pretty. Dark and Sexy!


VS Fashion Show Runway Highlights



Photo Credits:
Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage
Richard Corkery/New York Daily News
Brad Barket /Associated Press 

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving weekend and that you got what you want from the Black Friday shopping. Yes it was a super duper busy weekend!


Anyway, remember my previous post I shared on how to get Audrey Hepburn's famous hairstyles with Samy hair products? Well, I was recently given the opportunity to try out The Hairspray and the Ultra-lightweight Conditioning Serum. And now I want to tell you what I thought.



The Hairspray

This spray adds extra volume and body while keeping hairstyle in place throughout the day. It provided a workable hold and high shine without any sticky build-up or residue. I hated that flaky residue so much and had tried so many different hairsprays before. This also contains anti-frizz formula and was perfect in keeping my frizzy hair in place. When I'm out for a dinner party and I want some nice wavey curls, The Hairspray is great! It gives a nice soft, touchable hold.

Features & Benefits:
- weightless, non-beading formula
- won't build up or flake
- specially formulated with conditioning agents and humectants
- contains sunscreen to protect hair from harmful UV rays
- adds flexibility, shine and long-lasting firm hold
- perfect for any hair type





Ultra-lightweight Conditioning Serum

This lightweight conditioning serum was perfect for my frizzy hair, especially after my shower and being outside from the cold winter weather. It really calms those frizzies! The serum also instantly hydrates and smoothes the hair cuticle. It provides my hair a nice polished finish (and no build-up). Looks like I've just stepped out of a salon.

Features & Benefits:
- great for any hair type: curly, wavy, or straight
- no heavy build-up
- gives hair fullness, body, and bounce
- instantly hydrates and restores moisture
- smoothes frizz for polished finish







WHERE TO BUY?
Samy Salon products are available at Walgreens, Rite Aid, and select drugstores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Ready to stuff your face with the sweetest sweet potato soufflé you’ve ever tasted? A southern specialty and Thanksgiving Day necessity, this hearty casserole is more dessert than main dish. Usually packed with butter and sugar, Ellie Krieger – host of Food Network’s “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger” – cuts a third of the calories but keeps the flavor. Now you won’t feel too guilty about that second helping. Happy Thanksgiving!






What You’ll Need
3½ lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
⅓ cup honey
1 large egg, slightly beaten
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground salt
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
2 large egg whites
¼ tsp. cream of tartar
¼ cup superfine sugar
A handful of marshmallows (our own sweet addition!)

What You’ll Do:

STEP 1: Heat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

STEP 2: Steam sweet potatoes – fill a large pot with 3 inches water. Insert a large steamer basket into pot and top with sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil; cover pot and steam potatoes 14 to 16 minutes, until tender.





STEP 3: Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and cool slightly. Add honey, egg, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg to bowl. Beat with a handheld electric mixer until smooth. Spread into baking dish and bake 30 minutes.





STEP 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl with an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Add sugar 1 tbsp. at a time, beating for about 10 seconds between additions. Continue to beat 4 to 5 minutes until stiff peaks form and meringue is smooth and glossy.





STEP 5: Remove sweet potatoes from oven and place on a heatproof surface. Using a spatula, swirl meringue over hot sweet potatoes to cover completely. Here, we added a handful of marshmallows on top of the meringue. Return baking dish to oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes longer. Once meringue is set and lightly browned in spots, it’s ready! Dig in.






Disclosure: I did not receive any products nor was paid for this post. I was provided info and access to images and recipe from the PR firm to share. Thanks to A Bullseye View. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.

When I was introduced to DNAEGF Renewal skincare products, I wanted to find out more, especially for skin regeneration and how it can recover my skins youth. I was also given the opportunity to try a travel-sized sample tube of the DNA Intensive Renewal and the DNA Night Renewal. I feel that my skin is getting dry rough as I am getting older, so I want to see some results.

After a few days of using the product, my skin felt softer and my skin was hydrated. With the harsh and dry winter weather, the DNA EGF Renewal really helped regenerate my skin. Both the lotion is lightweight and gentle on my sensitive skin. Thanks to Dr. Ronald L. Moy, who is the master behind the skincare line.









DNA INTENSIVE RENEWAL


Damage Control & Recovery for Radiant, Refined Skin - It is a lightweight day and lotion with a liposome delivery system that targets the skin's natural DNA repair processes and infuses skin with optimal hydration to counter signs of aging.

The results from using DNA Intensive Renewal are visibly plumper, more supple and hydrated skin, a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, more even-toned, younger and healthier-looking skin.
DNA NIGHT RENEWAL


Intensive Regeneration and Heightened Cell Repair - It is a rich nighttime lotion with an advanced liposome delivery system to maximize cell repair during the body's sleep cycle to recover skin's youth. DNA Night Renewal effectively induces cell regeneration and counters photo-agin damage to restore skin vitality.

It also offers high levels of bio-advanced DNA repair enzymes, peptides, and botanical actives to boost youthful cell turnover for a healthy lipid barrier. It is ideal for dry and stressed skin for nighttime use.


About Dr. Ronald L. Moy

Dr. Moy is a renowned Scientist, Researcher, Dermatologist, and Cosmetic Surgeon. He founded DNAEGF on the basis of his extensive research and lifelong commitment to skincare and clinically proven regimen that that effectively repairs photo damaged aging skin. DNAEGF is a futuristic approach to skin renewal and protection that targets the visible signs of aging by diminishing wrinkles, evening skin ton and improving texture. The result is dramatically healthier, firmer, and more radiant skin.


Disclosure: I received samples of the mentioned products at no charge from the PR firm / company in exchange for a review of my opinion. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. No other compensation was given.

The holiday season is filled with parties where you’ll want to look your best without spending tons of time or money – neither of which are abundant during this busy and expensive season. Reveal a new, more beautiful you for the holidays with a few simple and affordable tips from celebrity makeup artist Amy Oresman.

Everyone wants to make a splash during the holidays, the key is to concentrate on making your skin look beautiful and then accessorize with some fun pieces.

The holidays can take a toll on your appearance. De-puff, conceal and brighten dark circles around your eyes for a rested, refreshed look with the multi-tasking Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Eye Perfector.



For notice-me eyes all day and night, use Neutrogena Nourishing Eyeliner to define and brighten eyes with luminous color that glides on smoothly and transforms into long-lasting finish that won't budge.



If you’re hoping for a New Year’s kiss at midnight, you only need one week to get softer, rosier and healthier-looking lips with Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm. This sheer tinted balm with exclusive ion2complex™ instantly moisturizes lips, leaving them looking fuller and more defined.


Visit http://www.neutrogena.com/category/event/holiday/cosmetics.do for more holiday makeup must-haves and ‘tis the season savings.

Don’t know what a Betch is? A Betch is a bitch but she’s not just mean for no reason; she’s edgy. She’s quick and she owns whatever situation she’s in. A betch is complex. Being a Betch is a commitment. It’s not only who you are, it’s a lifestyle. Since it’s hard to define exactly who they are, they devoted a blog entirely to the topic. Check out http://betcheslovethissite.com. You'll be sure to get a good laugh.

The Top 10 list of What Defines a Betch:

You know you're a betch if....

1. You love to talk about yourself and anything that has to do with you. Can you come up with a better topic? Your BFF has a problem? Here's why I don't care and mine are more important. A true betch maximizes her time talking about the greatest topic she knows.

2. You love to talk shit about others. When you're not talking about yourself, your next favorite topic should be pointing out others' flaws and talking shit about them. There’s nothing a true betch loves more than talking shit. Be this talking shit about other girls, guys, their best friends, celebrities, professors, poor people… if you have a flaw we will find it and talk shit about it. While the nice girl in the room may urge you, “Stop! These are real people we’re talking about!” betches know the truth. If you’re not cute, funny, or rich, you’re not a real person.

3. You're on a diet. Doesn't matter how skinny you are, a true betch knows you can never be too rich or too thin. Ever felt a secretly amazing sensation at someone
accusing you of being anorexic? Congrats, you're one step closer to being the ultimate betch.

4. You don't keep up with the news. Every betch knows that the key to having the most power in a relationship is to be the person who cares the least. That's why we pride ourselves on having no idea what's going on in the world when it doesn't have to do with the Kardashians or Justin Bieber. Topics like the 2012 election and
healthcare crisis are meant to be explored by ugly old people, fucking duh. You wouldn't want us to vote anyway.

5. You always win when it comes to relationships. Be this rejecting guys who are too nice or too cheap, to timing the return of a text saying "hey" from a guy down
to the minute, every betch knows how to manipulate the opposite sex so she has total power and control. Just make sure to #8 not have sex with guys until you've mastered this.

6. Your drinking habits are mainly comprised of blacking out. You don't drink for the taste or to relax, you drink so that you don't remember what happened the next day, duh. If you wake up the next morning every morning with a minor panic attack because you don’t know where your phone is, congrats betch, you blacked out.

7. You speak in abbrevs. A betch's time is very important and she rarely has time to do important things like watch her favorite shows or get to yoga on time. That's why we're efficient and only talk in abbreviations. A true betch understands that every time you say "definitely" instead of "def" or "totes" you're wasting precious seconds of your life.

8. You enjoy casually dressing like a slut. Wearing clothes that cover your entire body is for fat people and lesbian gym teachers. Betches have it, now it's time to flaunt it. How we dress and the way we dress is a great tool for getting others to be aware of who we are so they can be jealous of us. Our perfect bodies are just one
more thing about for you to envy.

9. Your favorite foods consist of sushi, salad, and air. Your favorite drinks are bottled water, Diet Coke, iced coffee, vodka sodas, and ex-lax. These are betch staples.

10. Your goal is to marry a Pro. Betches love douchebags, the shady asshole bros and the games they play. But when we grow older, we start to look for a guy who's a more mature version of the bro species, a guy who has “being nice” in his repertoire
of capabilities but isn’t a nice guy. A non-douchey douche. Enter the professional bro, the Pro.


Disclosure: I did not receive any products nor was paid for this post. I was provided info to share. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.

A note to all you motorcycle enthusiasts, don't forget to check out the upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Shows happening in your area.



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Disclosure: I did not receive any products nor was paid for this post. I was provided info to share. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.