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1. Angelina Jolie is posing in a black, velvet Atelier Versace gown; 2. Natalie Portman's red poka-dot dress is vintage Dior Haute Couture; 3. Cameron Diaz has on a glittering, Gucci gown with Tiffany jewels; 4. Stacy Keibler is wearing a stunning, liquid gold, Marchesa dress and her for-now boyfriend, a debonair George Clooney; Penelope Cruz's smoked blue gown is a custom designed Armani Priv é . Overall, the attendees looked smashing at last night's Academy Awards, in my opinion.  I didn't see any big missteps.  Since actresses hire stylists today, we don't see many embarrishments.  I think celebrities had fun with this year's gowns, but still appeared glamorous.  While last year's dresses were classic and pretty, the trends this year were gowns with one shoulder and other asymmetrical pieces ... plus a few long sleeves.  As you can see, I didn't mind Angelina's leg, but most of the one-shoulder gowns didn't make my list.  Fashion is subjective...

This Sunday night millions of people will watch The Academy Awards .  It's usually a long night, so many of us will make several trips into the kitchen for snacks. A snack is supposed to be a portion of food that's smaller than a meal, but it doesn't always work out that way, does it?  Ideally, snacks should be 200 calories or less.  Healthy snacks are a combination of protein and complex carbohydrates.  Snacks that are good for you will satisfy hunger, stabilize blood sugar and provide long lasting energy.  Nutritious snacks are also low in calories and high in fiber. Here are several food items I will have on hand to sustain a very long, but hopefully, entertaining night with the Oscars : 1. A walnut (unsalted) and almond (roasted, salted) mix – I buy pound bags of each of the nuts and mix them. About 24 nuts is 150 calories, or one snack. 2. Fruit: apples, cherries, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, plums 3. Cheddar cheese and whole grain saltine crackers 4...

Thank goodness, I'm not an emotional buyer.  Because ... I see something from Chanel I want.  But if I got everything I liked, I'd be broke.  Plus I'd live in a cluttered home.  Thinking about the most horrifying show on television, Hoarders , will keep me in line! That said, when you really do need a product, you should invest in quality.  And when it comes to makeup where rich pigments matter, Chanel is the gold standard.  Makeup that contains good pigments will stay on you face all day, so you won't have to touch up as often. Chanel created an all-in-one makeup palette.  It has everything a woman needs in one lightweight compact.  Called “ L.A. – Paris ,” the plum harmony kit consists of 2 lip glosses, 1 sheer-wine-red lip color, 2 cream concealers, cream blush, and 3 powder eyeshadows.  With individual applicators, the universal colors flatter most skin tones. This exclusive palette is ideal for travel since it's the only makeup yo...

Aren't you glad you have a partner in life who watches your back?  Valentine's Day is just another day to let him/her know you care.  Everyone likes a few surprises, to feel appreciated and to know their mate enjoys spending time with them.  Here are a few of my favorite surprises.  And certainly, I'm not alone in liking them! White and dark chocolates Sparkle: diamonds and crystals and rhinestones A nice dinner  (Douse mine with gravy ♥) A heartfelt note The right gift is thoughtful, but one you can afford.  Your goal is to make someone happy.  Enjoy the gift of a loved one's company.  If you are single, spend the  day   with your friends.  Happy Valentine's Day . Click the first link below to know how the  ♥ day ♥  became celebrated. You may also enjoy: Happy Saint Valentine's Day     Celebrating Father's Day Buying Wine To Enjoy Buy Flowers For Less     

Peanut butter is delicious.  Eeconomical, filling and nutritious, peanut butter is a good source of protein, resveratrol [a substance studies suggest may extend the life of cells], vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, folate and fiber. Once you develop a taste for pure peanut butter, made with only one ingredient, namely roasted peanuts, it's very addicting.  Many health food stores have peanut butter makers, and just like George Washington Carver, you can grind your own. Peanut better is scrumptious combined with so many foods, from a peanut butter and jelly sandwich washed down with a cold glass of milk to a ripe banana with a dollop of peanut butter on each and every bite.  Peanut butter is a perfect snack, whether you eat it, as is, off the spoon, or spread on a saltine cracker.   And of course, you can cook and bake with it.  I like to make a simple peanut sauce to pour over noodles .  Here is my recipe for one large or two regular servings: Prepare 5 oun...

Savvy Shoppers strive to make smart decisions.  The goal is to live well while spending less, as well as, avoiding mistakes.  Do you buy lipsticks that are all wrong for the undertones in your skin?  It's disappointing when a new color doesn't work for your complexion. After consulting celebrity makeup artists, then testing their recommendations on women of varying skin tones, TotalBeauty came up with three no-fail lipstick shades, which flatter everyone, regardless of a woman's (cool or warm) undertones, or her (fair, medium or dark) coloring. The three universal lipsticks are: 1.  Light pink: Prestige Lipstick in Passion , $6.50. 2. Coral: Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Color in Coral Lustre , $7.49. 3. Wine Red: Two Faced Lip Of Luxury in Drop Dread Red , $16. So you can reduce and save. Get rid of all those other lipsticks you never wear, and spruce up your look with just three, mistake proof, hues.  Now ... that's savvy shopping at it...