The Ultimate Sweet-Heart Dessert

I've always been a big fan of small bites. Things that can be made quickly, efficiently and are easy to eat. That is why these sweet hearts are absolutely perfect for anyone who has an eye for desserts but is short on time. I love this recipe because it's rich, creamy and the level of sweetness can be controlled based on the recipe - which is perfect for a girl like me who doesn't like overly sweet things. It also gives a nice fresh alternative to an overly rich cheesecake. Whether it be a special treat for your friends before a night out or for a night spent in watching a movie, it has always been a crowd pleaser for me. 

How Shameless are you?

There’s a lot of shameless individuals out there, some you call your closest friends.  Award your besties shameless behavior and maybe take a cue from them.  

Now, on it’s 3rd Season on Showtime, Shameless wants to make its mark on the map, literally showing you the most shameless locations in the USA.  Click on the photo  above to see all the nasty award details.

If you haven’t experienced this train wreck of a family, meet the Gallagher’s.  Set  in South Chicago, Shameless follows a family of 6 being “raised” by their semiconscious substance abusive father, Frank Gallagher (Played by William H. Macy).  As the head of the family, and I use that word loosely, Frank is by far the definition of Shameless .

The eldest child and the only parental figure is played by Emmy Rossum.  Beautiful Fiona Gallagher, trying to keep her 5 brothers and sisters together, but the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.  Somehow, her shameless behaviour is epic, wonderful, and inspiring.  

 

“Don’t know what the fuck was so important, but here’s what happened on Shameless for the last 3 seasons!”

Here’s a little taste that’s not for you kids under 21 years of age:

–Underage gay sex with married Muslim

–Polygamist foster child pot grow-op

–Grandma's meth lab 101

–“Oh, that’s just my girl penis.”

 

 -by Victoria Blaire

4 steps to a temporary henna tattoo

Henna is perfect for people who want to experiment with tattoos but do not want a permanent one. They are beautiful and come from natural, plant-based pigments. Henna can be applied to different parts of body including hands, feet and hair.

How to apply henna

Step 1: Prepare the paste

The Henna leaves are first dried and crushed into a green powder form. It is then mixed with clove powder/oil, eucalyptus oil, and warm water making a thin paste. Warning: this paste has a strong fragrance; so while some people like it, others do not.

Tip: Henna powder can be purchased from any Indian Grocery store.  Mix it with tea liquid, Eucalyptus oil and cloves (Optional).

Step 2: Making an applicator

The Applicator is the tool that is used to apply the henna paint. It is a thin plastic, coned-shaped cylinder that is taped down the side and then filled with the paste.  It has a small nozzle at the bottom through which the henna is distributed.

Step 3: Applying Designs

We are now prepared to apply the designs to the body.  Just as there are many recipes to create the Henna paste, there are many different designs and ways to apply them. In India people put Henna oil or Eucalyptus oil before the application of the desired design. The cone is can be held like a pen, others use stencils, some even use brushes as applicators.

Step 4: After Care

•       Apply a syrup mixture made with lemon and sugar on the henna designs to make it stick and gain more color.

•        Next, without removing the syrup, apply Mustard oil.

•        Then stick tape onto the Henna application in order to avoid the shredding of the henna.

•       It is best to avoid water for the first day. If you need to wash the paste off, try using a bit of lemon juice or olive/corn oil to remove any residue instead of water for best results.

•       Rub your henna/mehndi with Henna after Care Balm or a natural vegetable oil before bathing or swimming to protect it from water. Corn, canola, or olive oil will work as well.

•        Avoid using any petroleum products such as baby oil or Vaseline as they will contribute to the demise of your stain.

•       Avoid excess rubbing of the area. Keep in mind that frequent washing, soaps, petroleum products (sunscreen, Vaseline, baby oil) and the rubbing of clothing and shoes on the design will cause your henna design to fade more quickly.

•       Avoid shaving over your henna tattoo. Shaving removes layers of skin so you may want to shave around your henna stain to keep it looking its best.

Once you have unwrapped and removed the dry henna paste you will see an orange-yellow stain left on your skin. The stain will deepen into a richer reddish-brown tone over the next 48 hours. Try to avoid contact with water as much as possible during the first 24 hours after paste removal as water can interrupt the oxidization and darkening processes of your henna stain. The tattoos usually stay for approximately 2-3 weeks.

By Shailja Agrawal

PRINTASTIC

Everyone has the winter blues, so why not cheer yourself up with upcoming Spring 2013 Trends. From silky dresses to skinny jeans, head scarves to totes this Spring Trend is going to be PRINTASTIC.

Although I am a Fashionista, I am very money conscious. Finding the 2013 Spring trends, but at prices that don't hurt your wallet is my forte.  

Hit the spot in these sweet mint skinny jeans featuring a black dot print

Nasty Gal - C$48.26

Ankle-length crepe pants with a printed design at sides.

Perfect to transition into summer as well!

H&M - C$34.95

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Set sail for swim season in a nautical anchor print

J.Crew - C$54.00

Shift Dress With Frill Shoulder In Floral Print

ASOS - C$64.43

Mustard Strips scarf

Can be warn as a scarf, belt or around the head, or Worn in a billowing bow around your neck

Modcloth - C$7.99

Get in bloom with this super cute black knit featuring a white daisy print. Ribbed at neckline, cuff and hem. Loose fit. Looks perfect paired with cutoffs and circle shades!
Nastygal - C$50 

For more great deals on Trendy Items Visit Click Here.

- kayla Palmer x

Creating An Unexpected Look

It seems these days that everyone is a fashionista.  Thanks to websites like Polyvore and Fashiolista, any and everyone can create looks.  This is an opportunity to share your personal style with other people and to connect with others who like your take on fashion.  However, there seems to be one thing that every set has in common that really gets on my nerves.  Every single set is matched to the T.

After seeing about 20 sets posted on Facebook, this type of color combination can get very boring.  Don’t get me wrong, this set is nice but there is no wow factor in it.  When creating an outfit it is always good to get an “I never would have thought to put these colors together”. The key to creating the perfect look is to have an unexpected element.  Experimenting with colors is an easy way to do this.

For me, this set is more interesting than the first.  Mixing colors in unexpected ways can make even the simplest outfit look exciting. These colors ‘go’ while the first outfit colors are matched.  It feels less forced, it's more fun to look at, and it seems more modern. 

 Here are 4 tips to creating outfits that ‘go’:

1. Outfits that ‘match’ tend have a number of elements so a quick way to reduce the look is to cut back on them.
2.   Have a statement piece. Neutrals with one colorful accent like a pair of shoes, handbag or scarf is a great way to make an outfit ‘go’. A simple ensemble with a bold piece of jewelry will also work.
3. Keep pieces in similar color families- warm with warm and cool with cool. Warm colors are based on yellows, oranges, browns, yellowish greens and warm reds. Cool colors are based on blues, greens, pinks, purples, blue-greens, magentas, and true "blue-based" reds.
4. Find a color wheel.  It will help you to create different color combinations that ‘go’. 

 by Myrlande Julien