Month: June 2015

Exotic Homemade Smoothie

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Had this healthy refresher up on Chic Stylistics Insta a while back, but wanted to share the makings of this fantastic smoothie. The amount of each ingredient is left up to your discretion.

Simply blend:

  1. Fresh, sweet, ripe, mango
  2. Strawberries
  3. Banana
  4. Vanilla almond milk
  5. Greek yogurt
  6. Raw honey

That’s it! It’s that simple! Quick and easy!

Now, go make this delicious drink and enjoy a moment being refreshed.

Happy healthy living to you!

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Zucchini – Quick and Easy

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One thing I definitely love to do is cook. So, today, I’m specifically talking about side dishes.

Side dishes served during a meal are often understated and ignored. I’m always looking for interesting sides to add to my main course. Whether it be traditional or uncommon sides, choosing the right side dishes to compliment the main players of a menu, often make the entire meal tastier and more appetizing.

Now, it’s one thing deciding on a delicious side dish, but another to also make sure it’s healthy – and more often than not, many healthy dishes are too complicated because of ingredients or vegetables that are hard to find at your local farmer’s market or grocery store.

Choosing a healthy side dish doesn’t have to be complicated. Tonight, I chose to make a side dish, using fresh, local, organic zucchini, while keeping the ingredients as simple as possible.

Basically, I cooked this side in 5 steps:

  1. Sautéed garlic and onions in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
  2. Added pre-washed, chopped zucchini and sautéed until softened.
  3. Added freshly chopped herbs of oregano, parsley, and basil that I harvested from my mom’s herb garden.
  4. Added a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
  5. Voila! Transfer to a dish and serve!

No need to make things complicated for a healthy, quick and easy side dish everyone is sure to enjoy.

Here’s to more yummy things to cook and eat in the future. And yes! Please help sustain and support your local farmer’s market or grocery store. They are important for a healthy and vibrant culture and community.

Happy healthy living to you!

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Make a statement

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Anne Emma Jewelry, Etsy $12.35 or less

It’s been too long since I last blogged, but I’m finally back. Today, I’m talking about making a statement – a statement with bling!

A classy girl can never have enough pretty baubles and jewels. My favourite shop for statement necklaces is Anne Emma Jewelry, a shop on Etsy. But there are many stores that have fabulous and divine statement jewelry, from necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. The trick is knowing what your style is. Ask yourself, how far are you willing to garner attention? Then, once you’re clear on what you are willing to wear and your price point (statement pieces can get pricey), pay attention in stores to what they have and carry – the sizes, patterns, shapes, colours, quality, etc…Additionally, think about the outfits that you wear or have, at the same time that you are looking around.

From sparkling and shiny gems, to colourful beads or stones, a gorgeous statement piece is sure to make an outfit. As long as the statement piece is the only thing screaming for attention, and not competing against colour, pattern, or the style of the outfit, it’s sure to be a winner.

Amp up the most plain white t-shirt and jeans with the right statement necklace. Then, throw on a classic and tailored blazer. Pair this outfit with cute ballet flats or strappy sandals, if you are on the go, or match it with high-heel pumps or trendy wedge shoes, and you’re sure to look like a million bucks.

Easy style with a touch of bling will make any girl’s day a fab day!

That’s it for now. Happy Shopping!

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