Saturday, April 30, 2011

Sade




After an absence of ten years, Sade kicked off her 2011 tour in France.  For upcoming tour dates, check here.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Royal Weddings Over the Years

King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) (1923)

Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip (1947) 

Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip (1947)

Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip (1947)

Prince Charles & Princess Diana (1981)

Prince Charles & Princess Diana (1981)
Prince William & Princess Catherine (2011)

Prince William & Princess Catherine (2011)


Vanessa Paradis for Chanel


Wednesday, April 27, 2011

The Royal Wedding Program


The following timings have been confirmed for the Wedding Day. 

8.15 -9.45am  The general congregation will arrive at the Great
North Door of Westminster Abbey.

From 9.50am  Governors-General and Prime Ministers of Realm Countries,
the Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive at the Abbey.

10.10am          The Bridegroom and Prince Henry of Wales leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.15am.

10.20am          Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Westminster Abbey from Buckingham Palace.

10.20am          Mrs. Michael (Carole) Middleton and Mr. James Middleton leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.27am.

10.25am          Members of the Royal Family (except those listed below) leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.30am.

10.35am          The following Members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.40am:

The Duke of York
Princess Beatrice of York
Princess Eugenie or York
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence

10.38am          The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.42am.

10.40am          The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.45am.

10.48am          The Bridesmaids and Pages leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.55am.

10.51am         The Bride, accompanied by Mr. Michael Middleton, leaves the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.

11.00am          The Marriage Service begins.  The Marriage Service will be relayed by audio speakers along the Route.

12.15pm          The Carriage Procession of the Bride and Bridegroom with a Captain’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by The Queen’s Procession with a Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, leaves Westminster Abbey for Buckingham Palace.

12.30pm          The Bride’s Carriage Procession arrives at Buckingham Palace.

12.40pm          Members of the Royal Family and Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Buckingham Palace.

From 12.40pm Other guests for the Reception arrive at Buckingham Palace.

1.25pm            The Queen and the Bride and Bridegroom, together with their Families, appear on the Balcony.

1.30pm             Fly Past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. 

Full details here.

Issa


Issa is introducing a new collection of 6 lace dresses in vibrant colors that will be exclusive to Net-A-Porter, and is launching very soon. 

Monday, April 25, 2011

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Fall 2011 Shoes Preview

Valentino
Alexander Wang
Gianvito Rossi
Aperlaï
Aperlaï
Burak Uyan
Alejandro Ingelmo


Saturday, April 23, 2011

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Collection



View more here.

Karl Lagerfield for Magnum Ice Cream


An Egg A Day


1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.
2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.
4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.
8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Google & Charlie Chaplin



Today would have been Charlie Chaplin's 122nd birthday.  To pay homage to the star, Google's Doodle team starred in this mini video.  According to CNN, it's the first time that google has done a video doodle.  (A Google Doodle is the special design or artistic modification of the main Google logo to commemorate famous people's birthdays, or holidays, historic and current events.)

Young Chef's Academy





This franchise was recently opened at Discovery Mall.  A great learning place for kids to have fun while being productive and creative.  Their programs accommodate children from ages 3 to 18.  For more info,  call 55856666.