May 17, 2012 by Kate
It’s that time of year again, the fashionistas favorite film event, the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival. Yes, yes, the objectives of the film festival are to premiere new films and to acquire distributors, however this event has become a MAJOR fashion extravaganza. Every A-lister is in attendance and what they wear on the red carpet is almost as important as what we watch on the big screen!
The opening ceremony for this year’s festival was held on Wednesday at the Palais des Fesitvals and once again the top stars didn’t miss it. Eva Longoria, Jessica Chastain and one of my fashion favorites, Diane Kruger have already made a big impact on the carpet. Definitely keep an eye out for this year’s stand out films and drop dead gorgeous fashion!
Category Fame, Fashion | Tags: 2012,Cannes Film Festival,Diane Kruger,Eva Longoria,Jessica Chastain | 1 Comment
by Kate
Check out my latest recipe for The Beauty Bean: Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal… SOOOO good!
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May 11, 2012 by Kate
ATTENTION BOSTON!!!
Check out the new exhibit from DESIGN MUSEUM BOSTON… Getting There!
Learn how design influences how we travel! DMB explains, “From the layout and signage of the airport, to the form and function of your suitcase, to the style and dimensions of your seat; every aspect of the experience is designed.”
Click HERE for all the details.
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May 8, 2012 by Kate
Hi All -
The last few months I have been working on the ‘True Hollywood Story: Joan and Melissa Rivers’ and it airs this Sunday, May 13th at 10:30pm on E!.
Joan and Melissa were awesome to work with and have such an amazing story. They are two of the hardest working women in show biz and they are showing no signs of slowing down!
Make sure to watch : )
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April 28, 2012 by Kate
Another post on The Beauty Bean!
Check out my family’s recipe for ‘Italian Green Beans & Almonds‘!
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April 20, 2012 by Kate
Hi All!
Check out my latest post on The Beauty Bean… Pomegranate Spritzers!
Read it HERE!
While you’re there make sure to look at all the amazing healthy tips and beauty advice from real women!
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by Kate
I hit the jackpot at E!’s latest sample sale!
Two O.P.I nail polishes for $1 each and a CC Skye Enamel Hinge Cuff that retails for $190 for $10! Win-win!
Although they did have some amazing Jimmy Choos for $75, I was able to hold back and be happy with my purchases.
CC Skye has some amazing jewelry, check out their collection HERE!
Definitely keep an eye out for sample sales around your area. Its a great opportunity to find high end items at a fraction of the price… Like I said, win-win!
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by Kate
Although I am now officially a Californian, I will sadly not be in attendance at Coachella this year. (Currently wiping away the tears.) But my sadness is heavily outweighed by the fashion that accompanies this major music festival. There is such a specific Coachella style that I absolutely love and every year oodles and oodles of celebrities buy into the Coachella Couture!
This rocker/hippie/half-naked look is sometimes hard to pull off, but every year Harper’s Bazaar reports on how to shop the Coachella looks. Check it out HERE! The first week of Coachella attracted the best of the best: Vanessa Hudgens, Katy Perry, Nina Dobrev, Fergie and Rihanna. My favorite has to be Nina, its simple and understated, yet refreshing and free. Let me tell you, there is no wrong way to dress Coachella style, so all of you Weekend 2 goers, stop pulling out your hair trying to decide what to bring, just go with cool, casual and maybe a but quirky!
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by Kate
I love the weekends because I have more time to cook, I mean really cook. I make dinner every night during the week, but its either something quick or something easy. This past weekend I made homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli. This recipe does not require many ingredients and it is sure to impress your next dinner guest.
You will need 1 package of frozen spinach, 1 medium container of part-skim ricotta cheese, 1 package of wonton paper, egg whites, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Wonton paper can be found in refrigerated section where other Asian food elements are sold. If you can’t find them, don’t be afraid to ask, most groceries stores will have them.
First, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese and chopped garlic in a food processor. Season generously with salt and pepper. Process the mixture on high for about 5-7 minutes, this will allow the filling to be nice and creamy. Give it a little taste and add anything you thing it needs, maybe a little more spinach or a touch more salt. Next, after the spinach-ricotta mixture is completely together you are ready to start filling. Place the wonton papers out on a flat surface and pour about a half cup of egg whites into a bowl.Start by painting the outside edges of each paper square with egg whites. This will allow the top paper to stick to the bottom, enclosing the filling. Then place about a spoonful of the spinach-ricotta mixture on to the center of the wonton paper. Make sure not too much, you need the edges of the top paper to meet. Then place a wonton paper on top, pressing together the outside edges. Let them stand for a few minutes and you’re done. When you’re ready add the ravioli to a pot of boiling water for about 4 minutes and serve with your favorite sauce.
Finally, ENJOY!!!
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April 18, 2012 by Kate
How cute is this photo?
‘The Hunger Games’ star, Josh Hutcherson, has just adopted an adorable pit bull puppy named Driver. If Hutcherson can handle the Hunger Games’ arena, he can definitely handle the chewing and the potty training.
You can see the rising star is his next film, ‘Red Dawn’, where he co-stars with his ‘Hunger Games’ pal, Liam Hemsworth’s older brother, Chris. The film follows a group of teenagers who have to save their hometown from an invasion of North Korean soldiers. Make sure to catch this later this year on November 2.
But, most importantly, Josh Hutcherson will reprise his role as Peeta Mellark in the second installment of ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, ‘Catching Fire’.
Hutcherson better start Driver’s puppy training now, because I think this dog’s future is full of movie sets and press tours!
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