tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69379407517195871432008-03-13T10:42:37.659-07:00Jay DwivediBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-89674608364545886282008-01-08T08:44:00.000-08:002008-01-08T08:51:21.143-08:00

We have been taking dancing lessons for several years now and it has been a lot of fun -- we are a couple with literally no background in any form of dance so it was a challenge to learn to move our bodies. We have tried mostly ballroom dancing and Lorena has taken some bellydancing lessons but one dance that we have not tried yet is tango. While it is one of the most beautiful dances, it is

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-64315670828247860702008-01-08T08:25:00.000-08:002008-01-08T08:31:48.081-08:00

There is a delicate battle that we fight each day. We have too little time to cook but we are also trying to eat almost all of our meals that are cooked at home from scratch using ingredients that we often buy fresh and organic. It ain't easy. After spending a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is to spend an hour in the kitchen cooking. One of the many things that you can do to

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-87298157828775117212008-01-02T10:40:00.000-08:002008-01-02T10:46:40.770-08:00

Have you watched one of those cooking shows or party planning programs where they make a big deal about being able to feed one person for less than hundred bucks. Guess what; almost everyone who plans to spend that much does not cook (I have seen that they almost always get a caterer) and those of us who do like to cook and feed our guests home cooked goodies do not like to spend that much money

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-77660993281116685922007-12-20T17:27:00.000-08:002007-12-20T17:31:00.725-08:00

There are two types of fashion shows. The most common ones are held for buyers and the media. They are primarily business events. Then, occasionally retailers or designers hold fashion shows for consumers. Obviously they are a lot more fun. This lingerie fashion show is from the second category.

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Wildcard Fashion is a relatively new clothing line for both men and women but they do have a great collection that is casual, fun, and playful. I find that their clothes are literally suitable for people of all ages (and shapes) if you pick the right pieces and match them well. Here are three video clips that showcase some of the items from their collection.

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We subscribe to OK! magazine to get our weekly dose of celebrity gossip. It is one of the better magazines if you want news about celebs without spin and speculation. It is also one of the magazines that tends to treat its subjects kindly, unlike many bloggers, no matter what, who make a living by being mean. While the magazine generally has great access to the stars but for their Christmas

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We love Marc Jacobs for his fashion designs. We know that designers are very creative people and are typically good at whatever they do, but didn't realize that he was also good at throwing parties. That is why when we saw photos of his Arabian Nights Masquerade Ball at the Rainbow Room, we were mesmerized. Here is a slide show, and we are sure, like us, you too will get some great ideas on

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-32626817328549406102007-12-11T12:36:00.000-08:002007-12-11T12:38:13.805-08:00

I have been a fan of Bon Jovi and find that he and LeAnn Rimes make a rather awkward team but in this video called Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore, they do make an interesting team. It is not a track that you would associate with Bon Jovi but it sure is fun to listen to -- not the greatest video to watch, though.

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Like most other people we are invited to birthdays, baby/bridal showers (funny it may sound but many parties are now include men too), weddings, and other parties. We often bring gifts as is customary, and we love to celebrate with our friends and family members. What bothers me is that we (and others who give to us, despite our reluctance) end up spending thousands of dollars giving to people

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-33041302802495310732007-11-30T11:16:00.000-08:002007-11-30T11:22:59.432-08:00

We can only speculate but this hypothetical question definitely makes us all think. I have to admire the marketing strategists who have done a terrific job in associating Christmas (and for that matter almost all holidays all the way from Memorial/Columbus/4th of July Day to Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving) with shopping. I wouldn't be surprised if future generations might even not realize

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If you don't like the idea of reading those articles about how not to gain weight during the holidays, then you just need to remember one simple thing: eat in moderation. It is OK to eat almost everything as long as you keep the overall calorie consumption during the day unchanged. If you still want to eat more calories, you can burn the extra calories by exercising more than usual. And as I

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-59591664572911899952007-11-19T12:10:00.000-08:002007-11-19T12:15:06.932-08:00

One of the easiest ways to celebrate Thanksgiving is to simply stick to the rulebook and do what has been done for ages, but when you make minor changes in your menu or how the day plays out, you are putting your personal stamp on the holiday. As far as we are concerned, we always need to make minor changes in our menu to take care of our friends and family members who are increasingly either

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-7448691338124989372007-10-12T10:55:00.000-07:002007-10-12T10:58:57.378-07:00

The Lindsay Lohan drama continues. While she has dutifully spent time in the rehab and has generally been subdued, it is too early to see if this will last. If Britney Spears is any example of what to expect, then buckle up. It is going to be a rough ride for Lindsay Lohan-watchers.

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Luxury brands are setting up shop in India, Vogue is launching an Indian edition of its magazine, and the fashion week in India was remarkable for its absence of traditional Indian clothes. Even though many wondered if the sari was dead as a preferred outfit, it is interesting that Jean-Paul Gaultier has now created a whole collection for Hermes inspired by the maharajahs (kings) of India. Not

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-4469312648046409042007-10-08T16:37:00.000-07:002007-10-08T16:55:32.206-07:00

We love the idea of watching movies as a family but it is rather sad that so many family movies have way too much violence. I wonder if these movies can actually be made in two versions: one for adults and then an edited version for the kids. While this is a great movie, we thought that parts of the movie could be scary for young kids - so I suggest that the parents watch it first and then

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-53932039797036459182007-10-08T16:20:00.000-07:002007-10-08T16:37:06.523-07:00

I became a fan of Aitana Sanchez Gijon after watching her in Femme de Chambre du Titanic and that was the sole reason I chose to watch Boca a Boca (Mouth to Mouth). It stars Javier Bardem (who plays the role of Victor Ventura, a struggling actor) who takes a job as a phone sex operator to pay his bills before he appears for a casting call for a Hollywood movie. He ends up answering a phone call

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-4509231689565936172007-10-08T08:34:00.000-07:002007-10-08T08:37:04.511-07:00

Of course it helps to be the daughter of Paul McCartney but you can't survive too long in the world of high fashion if you don't have talent. So if Stella McCartney is thriving, it is for a reason - as her father says, she is "brilliant." This fashion show was yet another testimony to that.

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It can be overwhelming to following all the fashion weeks but it is nice to follow what is going on Paris. I have to say that Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel did a remarkable job - dresses that are fit for those "power" girl moments. If you are looking for glamorous, red-carpet-ready dresses, pick John Galliano for Christian Dior. Valentino was at his best with yet another set of beautiful clothes.

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Apart from some great designs from Tadashi Shoji, another Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato has introduced a great collection in Paris. They are not "Japanese" per se but almost all modern Japanese women wear like we do in the west. The dresses are colorful and flirtatious.

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-64089428288012606712007-10-02T08:04:00.000-07:002007-10-02T08:12:35.138-07:00

There is no other woman like Marilyn Monroe. I don't know how Anna Nicole Smith got the crazy idea that somehow she was her. So it is great to see that Vivienne Westwood has used her as an inspiration for the latest collection.

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-59369115015405242232007-09-27T11:07:00.000-07:002007-09-27T11:12:43.339-07:00

Why is it that all the sexiest babes in bikini congregate on Bondi Beach in Australia? They always seem to have an excuse to be there. This time, as you will watch in this video, they tried to set a world record for most number of women in a swimsuit at one place. Not a bad excuse to have fun in the sun.

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-57081538432356100662007-09-26T11:16:00.000-07:002007-09-26T11:21:10.857-07:00

Despite the Hispanic paradox, it is a fact that Latin diet is unhealthy and something needs to be done about it. That is why we have supported the Latin Diet Pyramid. Now Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have done their part by highlighting the ING Run For Something Better program for Latino kids.

Jay Dwiveditag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937940751719587143.post-89740343487426551592007-09-25T11:03:00.000-07:002007-09-25T11:07:41.724-07:00

Like any other American family, we receive a ton of junk mail. We have sent all the letters that we can to get our name off all direct marketing offers, but junk mailers (who like to be called by the misleading term direct marketers) always figure out a way to either not honor those requests or to exploit a loophole. Sadly enough, some of the worst offenders are reputable institutions like

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It helps to be rich but you don't have to. You can still enjoy some of the magic that Ralph Lauren has created over the years. Every piece that he creates is a work of art and what I like about him is that there is always something that you can find that meets your budget. Take a peek inside the party organized to celebrate his 40 years in business.

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Looks as if bra is clearly part of the outfit in spring. Now Yvonne Benneti does not even attempt to make it appear as casual or unintentional - it is the top. This is hot! Lingerie as daywear.

Jay Dwivedi