Get the Zara look: what's new this week

Red Pencil skirt with frill - I love this!
Price 43 USD

wide ankle pants

Floral blazer

"Painted" dress

Embroidered tulle T-shirt
Price 63 USD

Spring 2012, my Zara lookbook selection!

I love Bobbi Brown : wedding makeup tips

I love Bobbi Brown makeup for one simple reason : their natural looks are mastered every.single.time.! 

You don't need tons of colors and shades to wear a beautiful makeup.  

All it takes is a couple of good quality products, of basic foundation and concealer and some neutral shades of blush and lip stick.

Bobbi brown's feature: Here comes the bride is about wedding make up and how to look like yourself at your most beautiful. Keep it simple and well applied to last all night and still look majestic and elegant.

For the latest updates, follow Bobbi Brown on facebook here!

5 tips to decorate tiny bedrooms

1. Remove clutter, keep it simple: choose small sized furniture

2. Choose light color vs. dark colors to make the room feel larger

3. Get creative and smart in your storage: underneath the bed and wall shelves among others!

4. Add a mirror to create the illusion of depth
5. Create a focal point: a nice painting above the bed, or a colorful vase

 



Braids : the latest hair style trend

Braid your hair like Hollywood with this tutorial video: from the easy French braid to the fancier one for a night out. The styles are easy and fast to try at home (though you might need your sister or a friend for a little assistance)...

You'll look stunning and fresh this summer! Camera Clothes and Cranberry's guarantee.

Tiny-cut salad : Eat it with a spoon, yum!

Recipe from eatingwell.com

This chopped salad recipe is full of great flavors, colors and textures, featuring celery, carrots, red pepper, apple, cucumber, greens, cabbage, goat cheese and almonds. This is great for any holiday meal: you can let it stand and it stays crisp.

Ingredients1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 medium stalks celery, diced (1/4-inch)
2 medium carrots, diced (1/4-inch)
1 large red bell pepper, diced (1/4-inch)
1 medium apple, peeled and diced (1/4-inch)
1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (1/4-inch)
1 cup sliced Treviso (see Tips) or radicchio
1 cup sliced arugula, any tough stems removed
1 cup thinly sliced napa, Savoy or other soft cabbage
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (see Tips)

Preparation1.Whisk vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper in a large salad bowl until well combined.
2.Add celery, carrots and bell pepper to the vinaigrette. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
3.Add apple, cucumber, Treviso (or radicchio), arugula and cabbage to the bowl; toss to coat. Add goat cheese and almonds and toss to combine.

Total time : 35 minutes

Tips & NotesMake Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2 up to one hour ahead.
Tips: Treviso is a slender variety of radicchio. Look for it with specialty salad greens in well-stocked markets.
To toast chopped, small or sliced nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

NutritionPer serving:
200 calories; 16 g fat ( 5 g sat , 9 g mono ); 15 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 3 g fiber; 148 mg sodium; 273 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (73% daily value), Vitamin C (55% dv), Calcium (17% dv).

Randa's tip:
For this quick easy-to-make salad, don't hesitate to exchange, remove or add ingredients! just open your fridge and choose from what's available in vegetables and fruits...also, keep in mind that the goat cheese could be replaced with some feta or halloumi! Red grapes would be very tasty with the cheese.
Make sure you keep the dressing as it is....it's simply delicious with the honey! It adds a sweet and sour taste to your salad.

This asymmetrical skirt : How do we wear it?

I'm pretty sure you all came at least once across this cute yet a little strange -I must admit- asymmetrical skirt! It's going to be all over the place this summer I'm certain....so here's a few ways to wear it!
Top it with a bright color, add a pair of wedge shoes, heels, sandals or even low ankle boots for this spring...and ta-da, magical!!

Get the Marine look with Michelle, my model!

With Michelle, we've put together this Marine Look for today's photoshoot:

• White top with navy blue stripes from H&M (Price 16 USD)
• Brown bag from Zara (Ref # 4223104 ; Price 133 USD)
• Pink Wedge from H&M (Price 39.30 USD)
• Classic navy blue jeans and blazer or white pants to add some pep!

It took place by the Byblos sea shore this morning. Michelle looked marvelous in these clothes! I loved doing this photoshoot of her; we laughed, joked, stood under the sun for two hours, lost a pair of sunglasses and then found it again...but at the end, the pictures turned out great!

Let us know what you think! and if you like the blog, please share it on Facebook if you got a minute! Thank you so much!

Merci beaucoup Michelle! Tu es sublime!!

What's trendy : Season Florals (our best picks)

Floral dresses, patches, blazers, skirts...were all over the fashion podiums this season. Camera Clothes and Cranberry has done its share of research to pick you some hot choices!

Zara Floral print T-shirt Ref # 1165031
Price: 36.67 USD
For a laid-back style...

Massimo Dutti Japanese print trousersRef # 5020582
Price: 117 USD
...For an artistic plus !

H&M Chinos Price: 22.67 USD

Extremely fresh and vivid look! 

Zara Dress with bow at the backRef # 2206781
Price: 90 USD
This light dress is so passe-partout, morning and evening...just a blazer on top of it for night outtings

Massimo Dutti Printed flowered dress with zipped pocketsRef # 6624897
Price : 147 USD
Formal and trendy...this dress is suitable for business work, pair it with a big brown bag!

Tip of the day for hair care

Eat Fish and Nuts for Healthy Hair

The same nutritious foods that are good for your body promote stronger, healthier hair. The protein and omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and nuts produce a healthier scalp. Nutrients found in leafy vegetables, beans, and carrots are also good for your hair. Beware of fad diets aimed at quick weight loss. Deficiency of some nutrients, such as zinc, biotin, or protein, can lead to brittle hair or hair loss.

Picture and beauty tip from webmd.com

Get the Mango look : our boho chic style!

Ladies? I guess long skirts are back !

This Spring / Summer 2012, Mango brings you a full collection of long skirts to please all tastes : light yellow, pink, navy blue...

 The yellow pastel tone skirt would be a perfect match to brown flat sandals or nude color shoes.

Let us take you one step further and create your bohemian chic look (or simply, the boho chic style!). With that skirt, Camera Clothes and Cranberry loves:
 Massimo Dutti's Calf Leather Wedge:

Article reference # 4023121
Price LBP: 240 000
Price USD: 160 USD

The Stradivarius set of ten assorted bracelets (the more, the merrier for this look! go crazy with the colors):

Article reference # 9166007
Price LBP: 25 000
Price USD: 17

 

Zara's Messenger Bag with mini Fringes:

Article reference # 4650104
Price LBP: 52 000
Price USD: 35

Try them out and let us know what you think...!

Street Chic by Vogue.co.uk

I love those shoes, bags and flowerprint pants...! Street style photography and fashion inspirations, amazing...

Milan : Gala Gonzales by Zoe Noble

New York : Elin Kling photographed by Candice Lake

France: Caroline Seiber by Candice Lake

London : Mary Charteris by Candice Lake

Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry : A healthy alternative

WedMD recipe by EatingWell.com

Spiked with lots of zesty lemon, this delectable chicken stir-fry has a colorful mix of snow peas, carrots and scallions. But feel free to substitute other thinly sliced vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini. Serve with: Rice noodles or brown rice.

 

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Total Time: 40 minutes

Prep Time: 40 minutes

 

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 10 ounces mushrooms, halved or quartered
• 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots (1/4 inch thick)
• 2 cups snow peas (6 ounces), stems and strings removed
• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts divided
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

 

Recipe Steps: 

1. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest and set aside. Juice the lemon and whisk 3 tablespoons of the juice with broth, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with tongs.
3. Add mushrooms and carrots to the pan and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas, scallion whites, garlic and the reserved lemon zest. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Whisk the broth mixture and add to the pan; cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add scallion greens and the chicken and any accumulated juices; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 225 calories; 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 3 g mono unsaturated fat); 63 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein; 3 g fiber; 448 mg sodium; 796 mg potassium

 

Nutrtion Bonus: Vitamin A (110% daily value), Vitamin C (60% dv), Potassium (23% dv), Iron (15% dv).

  

Useful information for conversions:1 gram = 0.03 ounces

1 pound = 454 grams

 

Bon Appétit!

Spring Accessories : is your wardrobe ready?

This spring make sure you add at least one item to your outfit that makes a bold statement!

Zara two-tone sunglasses

Zara mini-cross body bag

Toywatch leather and silk watch

Zara city bag

Oasis straw trilby

H&M leather sandals

Mango Touch ethnic necklace

Asos patent colour watch

H&M chain handlebag

Gap square buckle belt

H&M multi-coloured bracelets

River Island light pink print wedge sandals

Miu Miu lightning bolt drop earrings

Mango strappy ballet flats

Product selection and pictures by Marie Claire magazine, more here.