My look of the day

Wang Xiao in:

Studded Chambray shirt

Black CHANEL Pouch Bag

Black tight Denim Jeans

Black Oxfords Shoes

A simple yet chic look

Small is beautiful

“Small is the new big.”— Well at least if you ask Louis Vuitton. The French fashion house Louis Vuitton made this delightful and captivating short film named "Small is Beautiful!" Presenting three street style fashion darlings; Elin Kling, Hanneli Mustaparta, and Miroslava Duma playing around the streets of Paris, looking stylish in tiny, colorful and classy LV bags. All the pretty fuss is a creative way of advertising campaign for next Spring-Summer 2013 collection. Showing once again that LV is always on top with the new models Monceau BB, BB Alma and Pochette in striking colors like raspberry, red or orange. I don’t know about you, but I feel like flying to Paris, getting one of these tiny bags and enjoy the city of love. 

Watch the video below and enjoy

48-Hour Make-you-feel-good-DETOX

Are you ready to revitalize yourself from the inside out? You may ask yourself: “do I need detox?” The answer is a simple “YES”. Because, detoxing is absolutely necessary for your best health – balanced energy, glowing skin, healthy sex drive, good sleep, weight loss and so much more. Besides, detoxifying the body means getting rid of all the unhealthy toxins that will keep your systems running smoothly, make you feel younger and boost your energy. Thus, detoxing is a great way to affirm a new way of being, a fresh start to a new YOU.

I have tried this 48 – hour detox and it is pretty simple and effective. And boy oh boy … do I feel renewed, energized, alive and happy, despite the fact that it is dark and cold outside. So, I want you to try this and regain your energy too. However, it is important to follow the plan for two days in a row, in order to achieve the best results.  

Breakfast: Quinoa with chopped prunes


Start your morning off with a bowl of quinoa; this healthy whole grain is also a complete protein, and it’s high in fiber. Top it with prunes; they’re high in fiber and full of essential minerals and antioxidants. Prunes are mainly beneficial to the skin both in terms of preventing aging and general healthiness.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

1 cup water

1 pinch nutmeg

1 tsp. grated ginger

1 tbsp. flax seed oil

1/3 cup chopped prunes

1/4 cup rice milk

Directions:

In a small pot, stir 1/2 cup quinoa, a pinch of nutmeg and 1 tsp. of grated ginger into a cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the prunes and rice milk. Cover again and cook another 5 minutes. Before serving, stir in 1 tbsp. of seed oil.

Snack: Detox Drinks

Enjoy these healthy pick-me-ups-and-make-me-feel-good in between meals throughout the day.

Kale, Pineapple and Ginger Detox Drink

This purifying drink contains kale to cleanse the kidneys; pineapple, which is an excellent source of Vitamin C and other antioxidants; and ginger to help stimulate bile flow in your gall bladder.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pineapple

2 large cucumbers

1 bunch kale without stems (4 cups chopped)

1/2 lemon, squeezed

1/4 inch of ginger

1 bunch of mint (1/2 cup)

Directions

Combine all ingredients and blend in juicer.

Alternative: pineapple, lemon and pomegranate blend-free detox drink

Ingredients (Makes 4 servings; drink throughout the day)

3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

1 lemon

1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice

3 cups water

Directions

Combine all ingredients and mix in a cup.

You can consume as many of these snacks as you'd like throughout the day.

Alternate: Veggie snack

Slice and mix together celery, radishes and cucumber, or any mixture of fresh vegetables. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Put this crunchy cleansing treat in plastic bags or a portable container so you can take it with you on the run. You can have as much of this snack as you want throughout the day.

Lunch: Fruit Smoothie


In a blender, whip up a nourishing smoothie that contains blueberries rich in Vitamin K and Vitamin C and are also high in fiber, bananas, full of Vitamin B6, an essential vitamin for liver detoxification; and ground flaxseed, packed with brain-nourishing omega-3s and fiber for healthy elimination.

Ingredients


½ cup almond or hemp milk (plain/unsweetened)


1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia


¼ cup frozen blueberries


¼ banana


½ cup ice



Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.   

Dinner: vegetable soup 


This purifying soup contains fennel to help bile flow in your gallbladder; garlic to help with liver and gall bladder function; cabbage, excellent for detoxification in both the liver and kidneys; and shitake mushrooms to boost liver enzymes. Serve soup with a side of sauerkraut and sliced apples. Sauerkraut contains probiotics, the good bacteria that protect your GI tract. Make sure to use traditionally fermented sauerkraut to get the greatest health benefits. Apples boost both kidney and liver function.

Ingredients

2 red onions, roughly chopped

2 stalks celery, roughly chopped

1 fennel bulb, fronds and stalks included, roughly chopped

2 tsp. caraway seeds

2 tsp. sea salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 cup sliced shitake caps

4 large cloves garlic, chopped

1 cabbage, roughly chopped

2 quarts water

2 tbsp. paprika

2 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped

8 sprigs parsley, chopped stems and leaves

1/2 cup parsley, chopped

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except for the chopped parsley, in a pot. Add 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer covered for about 1 hour. Adjust seasoning. Remove whole parsley sprigs and serve topped with some freshly chopped parsley. Serve with a side of sauerkraut and chopped apples.

Voilá! Enjoy and feel good! 

Home made organic mask

Sadly, I couldn’t get an appointment for a facial at La Prairie this week, so I decided to make my own mask. It is pretty easy and you probably have all 4 ingredients needed in your kitchen.

This home made beauty moisturizing mask draws out toxins and impurities. Moreover, it rejuvenates your skin and gives you a healthy glowing look. The acid of the lemon exfoliates and brightens your face, naturally reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Honey is full of nutrients, antioxidants and other anti-aging, skin clarifying and moisturizing ingredients. So, using honey as a weekly mask maintains smooth skin and prevents premature aging. Furthermore, virgin coconut oil is useful in the treatment of virus and bacteria, all of which can cause acne and skin problems.

Remember only to use coconut oils as a mask, if you have dry skin that doesn’t ever have issues with pimples or breakouts.

All you need is:

2 tbsp raw organic honey

2 tsp organic lemon juice (or lime)

2 tbsp organic virgin coconut oil

1 tbsp organic can sugar

Directions

Remember to clean and wash your face before applying the mask. Combine ingredients until it becomes paste and apply mask all over face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 15 minutes to dry. Rinse off with warm water then with cold water. Gently pat dry. Don’t forget to apply eye and face cream.