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sábado, 14 de octubre de 2017

Vestido Peplum Largo

Vestido Peplum Largo
€ 32,50
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Vestido Camisero a Cuadros

Vestido Camisero a Cuadros
€ 24,95
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Vestido Tallas Grandes Negro Semitransparente

Vestido Tallas Grandes Negro Semitransparente
€ 32,50
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Vestido Maxi Floral Rosa

Vestido Maxi Floral Rosa
€ 29,95
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Vestidos de Fiesta Baratos

Vestidos de Fiesta Baratos
€ 9,95
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Vestido Floral Tallas Grandes

Vestido Floral Tallas Grandes
€ 49,95
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Vestido Bandage Negro con Espectacular Escote

Vestido Bandage Negro con Espectacular Escote
€ 89,95
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Vestido Tallas Grandes Negro Semitransparente

Vestido Tallas Grandes Negro Semitransparente
€ 32,50
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Vestido Maxi Floral Rosa

Vestido Maxi Floral Rosa
€ 29,95
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Las botas que todas van a llevar (en Instagram) están en Mango

Las botas que todas van a llevar (en Instagram) están en Mango Cuando creías que el botín-calcetín se había convertido en el único zapato en el mundo, la firma española crea otro ‘hit’. Y sí, son blancas http://ift.tt/2yo75TJ

Hailey Baldwin y el accesorio de tu infancia que puedes llevar de fiesta

Hailey Baldwin y el accesorio de tu infancia que puedes llevar de fiesta La modelo ha lucido un look que es pura noche de baile junto a un inesperado complemento que nos recuerda a la más tierna de las adolescencias http://ift.tt/2yLqXkZ

Blake Lively debería ser tu musa esta noche (y todas las de fiesta)

Blake Lively debería ser tu musa esta noche (y todas las de fiesta) En su visita al programa de Jimmy Fallon, la actriz ha protagonizado un momento que merece ser recreado cuando salgas a bailar http://ift.tt/2yl7e8y

¿Y si ‘Hocus Pocus’ hubiese sido una película de terror?

¿Y si ‘Hocus Pocus’ hubiese sido una película de terror? Los guionistas han revelado que la que se ha convertido en una cinta icónica en Halloween estuvo a punto de ser más oscura http://ift.tt/2xEY05j

Margot Robbie o cómo ser dos invitadas distintas (vistiendo una misma firma)

Margot Robbie o cómo ser dos invitadas distintas (vistiendo una misma firma) La actriz ha lucido dos looks de la firma Versace que muestran alternativas tan diferentes como apetecibles para las próximas bodas http://ift.tt/2gDU12T

Por qué la moda debería ser para todos los tipos de cuerpo. Firmado: Rihanna

Por qué la moda debería ser para todos los tipos de cuerpo. Firmado: Rihanna La cantante y directora creativa de Fenty Puma y Fenty Beauty ha explicado su particular visión sobre la diversidad corporal en la industria http://ift.tt/2zmNba5

viernes, 13 de octubre de 2017

La nueva colección Zara Studio Otoño 2017

La nueva colección Zara Studio Otoño 2017

La nueva colección Zara Studio Otoño 2017

Finalmente Zara Studio ha presentado su nueva campaña para esta temporada Otoño-Invierno 2017/18. La línea más chic y supuestamente de más calidad de la firma apuesta por las prendas de punto grueso en colores tostados y las combinaciones entre negro y azul marino para un otoño con ausencia absoluta de colores.

La nueva colección Studio de Zara mujer no es la misma para todos los países, algunas de las prendas que vas a ver en esta editorial puede ser que no estén disponible en tu país .

Aquí puedes ver su anterior editorial de moda:

Nueva editorial de Zara: Iconic blazers

 

Prendas básicas, con un toque chic y un precio muy superior al resto de las prendas de la firma, esto es lo que vamos a encontrar en esta nueva colección. El complemento infalible de la temporada es una gorra de color negro y de estilo muy parisino que se combina con botas altas de cuña y medias negras muy tupidas.

De sus propuestas nos quedamos con los looks de prendas de punto grueso, especialmente con el vestido que termina en cortes deshilachados y desiguales. También nos han gustado su vestidos en azul marino, cortos, con gasa y vuelo.

Aquí te dejamos con algunos de los looks de la nueva campaña Zara Studio Otoño 2017.

La nueva colección Zara Studio Otoño 2017

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La nueva colección de zapatos de Sarah Jessica Parker

La nueva colección de zapatos de Sarah Jessica Parker

La nueva colección de zapatos de Sarah Jessica Parker

Y como anunciamos hace un tiempo, ya tenemos aquí la colección exclusiva de zapatos Otoño-Invierno 2017/18  de Sarah Jessica Parker para Amazon que se lanzó a la venta el pasado 12 de octubre.

Esta colección incluye un modelo único de venta exclusiva en amazon online, el icónico zapato ‘Fawn’, ahora  llamado ‘Dash’, ‘Flirt’ y ‘Wink y que sólo  vas a encontrar aquí. Además, los clientes que
adquieran un par de estos zapatos disponibles en tres colores exclusivos, recibirán una bolsa
de tela firmada personalmente por Sarah Jessica Parker.

Según la actriz conocida mundial mente por su papel de Carrie en la serie Sexo en Nueva York “Poder colaborar con Amazon Moda en Europa es emocionante y una gran oportunidad”. “Amazon, ofrece un gran apoyo a sus marcas y diseñadores y una experiencia excepcional para todos sus clientes. Después de lanzar mi colección con Amazon en Estados Unidos hace casi un año, estamos deseando seleccionar una colección preciosa, creativa y atractiva para los clientes europeos. Estrechar lazos con Amazon Moda en Europa es un gran privilegio para nosotros y estamos deseando seguir haciendo crecer esta relación”.

Esta colección ha sido to un éxito en los EEUU y se espera que ocurra lo mismo en Europa. Puedes verla al completo siguiendo este enlace. Aquí te mostramos algunas imágenes de la campaña con Sarah Jessica Parker y una selección de los modelos más icónicos de esta nueva colección.

 

Los medos en azul están AQUÍ.

En negro con lazo de pedrería AQUÍ.

Los botines llenos de brillo están aquí.

 

Sandalias en negro con tacón AQUÍ.

La nueva colección de zapatos de Sarah Jessica Parker

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¿Pueden ser unas joyas antisistema? Sí, las de la firma mediterránea Keef Palas

¿Pueden ser unas joyas antisistema? Sí, las de la firma mediterránea Keef Palas Las creativas Claire O’Keefe y Eugenia Oliva confeccionan sus joyas con elementos de la naturaleza: hojas de olivo, siemprevivas, guindillas y ajos. Con éstas reivindican una nueva forma de consumo http://ift.tt/2xDJxLD

Alerta 'it girl': Natalie Zettel, prima secreta de las Kardashian-Jenner

Alerta 'it girl': Natalie Zettel, prima secreta de las Kardashian-Jenner Nunca antes habías oído hablar de ella. Tiene 18 años, es modelo y posee un parecido obvio http://ift.tt/2gCWL0H

Este es el nuevo bolso ‘para toda la vida’ en el que invertir (y que todas las modelos ya tienen)

Este es el nuevo bolso ‘para toda la vida’ en el que invertir (y que todas las modelos ya tienen) Gigi y Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber, Hailey Baldwin… no hay it girl (ni look) que se resista a esta firma http://ift.tt/2yfvhZ3

Dior Addict Lip Tattoo, los tintes de labios más duraderos

Dior Addict Lip Tattoo, los tintes de labios más duraderos

¿Efecto de tatuaje efímero? Pues sí, ese es el concepto que ha desarrollado Peter Philips para crear estos tintes de labios de larga duración. Me he pasado todo el verano utilizándolos y desde que los tengo no salen nunca de mi bolso, incluso es lo único que me pongo para ir al gimnasio y darle un poco de alegría a la cara.

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El nuevo tráiler de 'Stranger Things' disipará todas tus dudas sobre si la 2ª temporada de la serie estará (o no) a la altura

El nuevo tráiler de 'Stranger Things' disipará todas tus dudas sobre si la 2ª temporada de la serie estará (o no) a la altura El 27 de octubre el mundo se volverá del revés. Se estrena la serie de Netflix que puso en jaque al mundo entero y acuñó un nuevo fenómeno fan http://ift.tt/2yfdAsp

Mood Ring: existe un bar dónde te preparan un cóctel según tu horóscopo y es lo más cool de Brooklyn

Mood Ring: existe un bar dónde te preparan un cóctel según tu horóscopo y es lo más cool de Brooklyn Aquí nadie te preguntará cómo te llamas o a qué te dedicas: sino cuál es tu horóscopo http://ift.tt/2ymQdg6

El día que Rihanna miró a Kaia Gerber para copiar su look y nos contó una de sus historias maravillosas

El día que Rihanna miró a Kaia Gerber para copiar su look y nos contó una de sus historias maravillosas Hace mucho tiempo que la cantante de Barbados está por encima del bien y del mal, del acierto y del error, en materia de moda http://ift.tt/2z6E9x0

Crónica de un ‘sold out’ anunciado: Gigi Hadid x Maybelline o la paleta que se agotó en 90 minutos

Crónica de un ‘sold out’ anunciado: Gigi Hadid x Maybelline o la paleta que se agotó en 90 minutos El primer artículo de la colaboración ha sido un hit instantáneo (y auguramos muchos más) http://ift.tt/2xDnbF1

Olivier Theyskens: “She Walks in Beauty”

Olivier Theyskens: “She Walks in Beauty” Antwerp’s fashion museum, MoMu, presents the darkly romantic work of the mid-career Belgian designer http://ift.tt/2yJDky0

Chanel estrena tienda online de belleza en España

Hay una razón para que Chrissy Teigen y otras ‘celebrities’ no estén en Twitter el 13 de octubre

Hay una razón para que Chrissy Teigen y otras ‘celebrities’ no estén en Twitter el 13 de octubre El ‘hashtag’ #WomenBoycottTwitter está sumando adeptos que muestran su apoyo a Rose McGowan en su denuncia a Harvey Weinstein http://ift.tt/2xCT59M

La camiseta blanca más favorecedora del mundo (y aprobada por 'celebrities') solo cuesta 25 euros

La camiseta blanca más favorecedora del mundo (y aprobada por 'celebrities') solo cuesta 25 euros No es fácil dar con una que siente tan bien como las de X Karla, la marca de la estilista Karla Welch, que tiene a Zendaya, Kaia Gerber, Ashley Graham y hasta Justin Bieber entre sus seguidores http://ift.tt/2fW3t0Q

Aprovechar las salidas al campo para tener más energía

Aprovechar las salidas al campo para tener más energía Ha sido diagnosticado el "trastorno por déficit de naturaleza", y este es el antídoto: todos los beneficios de salir de la ciudad http://ift.tt/2hErqKx

"Mi trabajo no debería incluir el abuso", el mensaje de las modelos contra el acoso sexual animadas por las denuncias de actrices contra Harvey Weinstein

"Mi trabajo no debería incluir el abuso", el mensaje de las modelos contra el acoso sexual animadas por las denuncias de actrices contra Harvey Weinstein La modelo y activista Cameron Russell propone a sus compañeras denunciar abusos sufridos en el trabajo. "Es momento de que la industria acabe con su cultura de la violación", dice http://ift.tt/2gBGpp5

Converse y J.W. Anderson: la pop up store que estabas esperando

5 motivos por los que este look de Bella Hadid es puro entretiempo

5 motivos por los que este look de Bella Hadid es puro entretiempo ¿Alguien dijo estilismo para estos días en los que las temperaturas no se aclaran? http://ift.tt/2geaXA6

Los clubs nocturnos aprobados por la gente de la moda

Los clubs nocturnos aprobados por la gente de la moda Los últimos 'places-to-be' en Nueva York y Londres; la carpa de circo de París y el teatro de Madrid ahora convertidos en pista de baile... Estos son los lugares donde ver y ser visto hoy http://ift.tt/2yF0RQw

Olivia Palermo y el caso del look de los dos bolsos (y la falda reutilizada)

Olivia Palermo y el caso del look de los dos bolsos (y la falda reutilizada) La neoyorquina ha lucido un estilismo que es el epítome del fin de semana, de la recuperación de prendas y de los giros inesperados http://ift.tt/2xC1QAF

La marca que adoran las francesas no es francesa, viene de Budapest

La marca que adoran las francesas no es francesa, viene de Budapest Se llama Nanushka y es la preferida de 'influencers' como Camille Charrière. Hablamos con su fundadora Sandra Sandor http://ift.tt/2z4bGrn

Hay dos tendencias tan apetecibles que hasta Victoria Beckham se contradice a sí misma

Hay dos tendencias tan apetecibles que hasta Victoria Beckham se contradice a sí misma La directora creativa ha lucido en pocos días dos looks que, dentro de su estilo personal, recogen dos de las propuestas más potentes de la temporada http://ift.tt/2ykRSCF

Un momento, ¿de verdad han roto Robert Pattinson y FKA Twigs?

Un momento, ¿de verdad han roto Robert Pattinson y FKA Twigs? Según distintos medios internacionales, la pareja podría haber puesto fin a la relación que comenzaron en 2014 http://ift.tt/2i86X4R

jueves, 12 de octubre de 2017

Los nuevos looks de Promod Otoño 2017

Los nuevos looks de Promod Otoño 2017

Los nuevos looks de Promod Otoño 2017

Y ya tenemos aquí los nuevos looks de Promod para este Otoño 2017, una vez más la firma de moda francesa sigue con su estilo casual con propuestas sencillas pensadas para el día a día.

Aquí está el anterior catálogo de la firma francesa:

Un avance de la nueva colección de Promod Otoño 2017

 

Para esta estación la firma apuesta por los jerseys oversized de rayas marineras a modo de vestidos sobre leggings, blazer soversized y abrigos en beige clásicos. En cuanto a los complementos vuelve a los gorros beanie con pompones fur y zapatillas blancas. Las prendas de punto son un básico de la temporada infalible para un buen fondo de armario.

Promod incluye prendas de estilo étnico en este caso blusones y cardigans. Aquí está el nuevo lookbook de la firma para este Otoño 2017.

Los nuevos looks de Promod Otoño 2017

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Treatment options for coping with stress and anxiety

Treatment options for coping with stress and anxiety

Everybody has moments of anxiety, deep worry and high stress; here are a few treatment options available during those times.

Counselling

 

The good news is that treatment for anxiety – for those that seek it out – is usually successful. Your first port of call is your GP to discuss your options and receive a referral to the best psychologist or counsellor, for your needs, in your area.

“The most recommended psychotherapy for anxiety disorders is cognitive behavioural therapy,” says Rudy Nydegger, psychologist and author of Dealing with Anxiety and Related Disorders.
“It is not a template therapy method where each patient and each disorder is treated in a predictable and specific way. Rather CBT is an approach that relies on the use of many different techniques that are designed to deal with each unique situation and individual and focus primarily on the changing of particular behaviours, developing better strategies for managing troublesome situations, and learning how to think about, perceive and interpret circumstances in ways that lead to a healthier adaptation to conditions that are producing the symptoms.”

This could include learning how to self-monitor symptoms, relaxation and breathing retraining, and experimenting with behaviour, visualisations and relapse prevention techniques. While it’s not a quick fix – compared to medication, for instance – it will ultimately produce longer-lasting results.

“Using cognitive rehearsal and imagining how to do things differently help a patient to initiate new behaviours,” says Nydegger. “A technique called reframing is frequently employed to help people learn new ways to think about particular problems or situations.”

Mindfulness

A meditative practice of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is increasingly used as part of a holistic approach to the treatment of anxiety, as well as for chronic physical illness and pain.

“Mindfulness is a way of noticing how our attention gets pulled in different directions, and it’s a way of practicing the gentle, persistent art of returning our attention to the present moment,” says Dennis Tirch, cognitive therapist and author of Overcoming Anxiety.

“Mindfulness training has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for a range of psychological problems, such as depressive relapse, anxiety and emotion-regulation difficulties. By developing our ability to be mindful, and by learning how to apply mindfulness to more healthy methods of coping with stress, we may become able to change our habitual and unhelpful responses to anxiety.”

Talk to your psychologist about mindfulness training and check out some of the free mindfulness meditation apps available.

Lifestyle changes

Is your lifestyle increasing your vulnerability towards anxiety? For a majority of anxiety sufferers, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. Perhaps it’s time to de-clutter, delegate and slow down.

“If you feel that your life is spiralling out of control – with too many demands from your work, home, partner, family and friends – maybe it’s time to simplify,” suggests Wendy Green, author of Anxiety – a Self-Help Guide to Feeling Better. “If you regularly feel under pressure and stressed because of a lack of time, try reviewing how you structure your days. Keep a diary for a week to see how you spend your time and then decide which activities you can cut out or reduce to make more time for the things that are most important to you.”

It won’t hurt to be a little selfish, occasionally, for the sake of your mental health.

“Try saying ‘no’ to the non-essential tasks you don’t have time for or just don’t want to do,” says Green. “It’s a little word, but it can dramatically reduce your stress levels. If you find it hard to say ‘no’, then perhaps you need to develop your assertiveness skills.”

Diet

Nutrition can have a powerful impact on anxiety, for better and for worse, and can form an important part of an overall approach to rehabilitation.

“We use a number of therapies to treat anxiety, including exercise physiology, psychology, nutritional, medical and naturopathic support, gut health work and detoxification support for clients dependent on alcohol, medications, illicit drugs, sugar and caffeine, which we see a lot of in people living with anxiety,” says Pettina Stanghon, founder of mental health rehabilitation centre Noosa Confidential.

Dr Malcolm Clark, Melbourne GP and author of Doctor in the House, says that stress and anxiety play a major role in irritable bowel syndrome, both in triggering and worsening symptoms, including bloating, abdominal cramps, flatulence and loose, frequent bowel motions or constipation.

“Sufferers often report the return of their rotten symptoms when they are under increased stress at work or at home,” he says. “Depressed or anxious people seem to suffer from this problem more often than the rest, suggesting these may also be causes.”

To combat ‘gut anxiety’, eat a low GI diet (which also helps regulate blood sugar levels), reduce fatty foods and alcohol, and increase fibre intake.

Exercise

Developing a healthy exercise habit is highly complementary to an overall anti-anxiety approach.

“Exercise is likely the oldest form of self-management of anxiety, although alcohol is a close second,” says Bret Moore, psychologist and author of Taking Control of Anxiety. “Numerous studies have been conducted over recent years showing that exercise alone, or in combination with psychotherapy, is effective in reducing anxiety associated with a variety of anxiety disorders.”

In fact, one study found that regular exercise can be as effective as medication in people with panic disorder.

“Vigorous and sustained physical activity promotes the release of endorphins: neurotransmitters in the brain that promote a sense of euphoria and contentment,” says Moore. “This phenomenon allows joggers to overcome fatigue and pain during long-distance running.”

Medical support

A number of medications are available that provide effective relief – but not a cure - from anxiety. The first option, usually, are SSRI’s (or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Traditionally used to treat clinical depression, and a little slow to kick in from the outset (they can take a couple of weeks to ‘build up’ to the complete benefits) they have proven to be very successful for many people. MAOI’s (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), which inhibit the breakdown of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, are a similar option that may be recommended.

The old-school anti-anxiety tranquilliser meds – still used for individual cases – are benzodiazepines; immediate and highly effective, they do come with a catch.

“As effective as tranquillisers can be, they are less frequently prescribed today because they are addictive if taken for a long period of time and at a high enough dose,” says Nydegger “Also, increased tolerance can become an issue, which means a patient needs to continually increase the dosage for it to be effective.”

Beta-blockers may also be used for planned events, such as a speech or presentation, where anxiety can go into overload. They work by calming the heart, reducing hand trembling and may even be helpful with blushing and sweating.

For more information about anxiety and mental health go to mindaustralia.org.au.

 

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¿Marca el escándalo de Harvey Weinstein el final de una era en Hollywood?

¿Marca el escándalo de Harvey Weinstein el final de una era en Hollywood? No dejan de salir nuevos casos de acoso sexual protagonizados por el productor. Quizá sea el momento de replantearnos (pero de verdad) una industria que peca de machista http://ift.tt/2yk5VbW

Todo lo que contó sobre moda este traje de la reina Letizia

Todo lo que contó sobre moda este traje de la reina Letizia Para el Día de la Hispanidad, la monarca española volvió a confiar en Felipe Varela. Pero esta vez, con un look que relató una historia maravillosa. Una de moda http://ift.tt/2hCDfBd

5 super recomendaciones de belleza

5 super recomendaciones de belleza

En el vídeo de hoy os traigo 5 super recomendaciones de belleza que llevo probando varios meses y me funcionan […]

La entrada 5 super recomendaciones de belleza aparece primero en Aishawari.com.

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Discernment Mode by The Pioneer Woman

Yesterday morning we got up at 5:00 am. Ladd and the kids saddled their horses and headed out, and I made breakfast burritos. I delivered the burritos to the gang in between pastures they had to gather, and as soon as they were done with the second pasture, Paige ran home, got cleaned up in five minutes flat and we headed out…

 
To a college tour that afternoon!

We arrived at the opening session about three minutes late, which to Paige is the same as being an hour late, but to me is like being 27 minutes early!

 
I’ve been to OU games before, and I’ve driven on the outskirts of the school, but have never really seen the whole campus. It’s really lovely!

 
Beautiful buildings.

 
And the library! It reminded me of so many movies: The Graduate, Chapter Two…both of which I now need to watch within the next 24 hours.

Life reminds me of movies I’ve seen.

Also, I just wanted to sit down at one of the tables and enjoy the quiet for a couple of hours. But Paige wouldn’t let me.

 
We walked all over the campus, and our tour guide was amazing. His name was Slater and he was very funny. He told the prospective students all the helpful information about academic programs…as well as which buildings had the most comfortable couches that are most conducive to mid-day naps. He told the prospective students all the helpful information about housing…as well as all the funny superstitions about different spots on campus.

I’ll bet his mama just loves him.

 
He also took us to the main dining hall on campus, which is always something I want to see on college tours!

 
It’s funny…after the tour was over and Paige and I were driving home, I asked her what stood out to her the most about the tour.

 
She responded that she was really impressed with the school, but she really couldn’t get the dining hall dessert case out of her mind.

She is her mother’s daughter.

 
At this point, Paige truly has no idea where she will wind up going to college. She applied to four (the very first day applications opened up, because that’s how Paige rolls), has heard from three, and now is in discernment mode. Seeing the campuses, the students, the dessert cases—this is all part of the process!

All four schools have something wonderful to offer. So I think it’s going to have to come down to who has the best cheesecake. Ha.


Discernment Mode by The Pioneer Woman

Discernment Mode by The Pioneer Woman

Yesterday morning we got up at 5:00 am. Ladd and the kids saddled their horses and headed out, and I made breakfast burritos. I delivered the burritos to the gang in between pastures they had to gather, and as soon as they were done with the second pasture, Paige ran home, got cleaned up in five minutes flat and we headed out…

 
To a college tour that afternoon!

We arrived at the opening session about three minutes late, which to Paige is the same as being an hour late, but to me is like being 27 minutes early!

 
I’ve been to OU games before, and I’ve driven on the outskirts of the school, but have never really seen the whole campus. It’s really lovely!

 
Beautiful buildings.

 
And the library! It reminded me of so many movies: The Graduate, Chapter Two…both of which I now need to watch within the next 24 hours.

Life reminds me of movies I’ve seen.

Also, I just wanted to sit down at one of the tables and enjoy the quiet for a couple of hours. But Paige wouldn’t let me.

 
We walked all over the campus, and our tour guide was amazing. His name was Slater and he was very funny. He told the prospective students all the helpful information about academic programs…as well as which buildings had the most comfortable couches that are most conducive to mid-day naps. He told the prospective students all the helpful information about housing…as well as all the funny superstitions about different spots on campus.

I’ll bet his mama just loves him.

 
He also took us to the main dining hall on campus, which is always something I want to see on college tours!

 
It’s funny…after the tour was over and Paige and I were driving home, I asked her what stood out to her the most about the tour.

 
She responded that she was really impressed with the school, but she really couldn’t get the dining hall dessert case out of her mind.

She is her mother’s daughter.

 
At this point, Paige truly has no idea where she will wind up going to college. She applied to four (the very first day applications opened up, because that’s how Paige rolls), has heard from three, and now is in discernment mode. Seeing the campuses, the students, the dessert cases—this is all part of the process!

All four schools have something wonderful to offer. So I think it’s going to have to come down to who has the best cheesecake. Ha.


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Nuevo mandamiento ('fashion') de Gucci: no llevarás pieles animales

Nuevo mandamiento ('fashion') de Gucci: no llevarás pieles animales La prohibición entrará en vigor a partir de su colección primavera-verano 2018, momento en que la firma liderada por Alessandro Michele dejará de usar (y comercializar) estas pieles http://ift.tt/2wQt56s

How to Make Stovetop Popcorn by Erica

How to Make Stovetop Popcorn by Erica

How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

If I were to write a list of my life skills, making excellent popcorn would definitely make the cut. Crafting a bowl of popcorn that you just can’t stop eating is something I’m very proud of. And I probably take it a bit too seriously.

Popcorn is perfect for when the munchies suddenly strike and you don’t want to spend a lot of time making your snack (read: you need food NOW). It’s so quick and easy to make once you know a couple of tricks. But if you don’t know the secret, you can end up with a bowl of burnt kernels.

Let me take you through the process!

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

You really only need three things to pop popcorn over the stove: A pan with a lid, popcorn (obviously), and oil. But let’s go deeper…

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

Your choice of pot is important. It needs to be large enough to account for the expansion of the popcorn. It should also be on the thin side. This is not the time to pull out your Dutch oven: you’ll have a lot more duds if you use a heavy-duty pot.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

This is my favorite popcorn-making pot. It has a large surface area, isn’t too heavy so it heats up quickly, and is shallow. I’m not sure why, but this pot works better than my stock pot that is the same diameter but deeper.

If you only have a deep pot, it will totally still work. Just not quite as well as a shallow pot.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

There are many different kinds of oils that you can use to pop popcorn. Some of my favorites are avocado oil, ghee, coconut oil, and red palm oil. The red palm oil gives the popcorn a beautiful golden color—kind of like theater popcorn. However, I recently learned that red palm oil has a smoking point of only 302ºF, so I’m going to choose avocado oil (which has a smoking point of 500ºF) over red palm oil in the future. You can still pour the red palm oil (mixed with butter) over the popcorn at the end to give it that signature color.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

On to the popping process!

It’s really simple, but you need to follow these steps carefully.

Place your oil in the pan (I use about 2 tablespoons of oil for half a cup of unpopped kernels). Turn the heat up to high, and add 2 kernels of popcorn.

Cover the pot and wait for those 2 kernels to pop. Once they pop, remove the pot from the heat, remove the 2 popped kernels, and add the remaining unpopped kernels.

Cover, give it a good shake, and let it sit for 1 minute. This allows the popcorn kernels to heat up evenly. Otherwise, some of the kernels will pop too early and burn before the rest have a chance to pop.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

Put the pot back on the stove, turn the heat on to high again, and wait. Give the pot a good shake every now and then.

Within a few minutes, your popcorn should start popping … slowly at first … then crazy fast! It may even start to push the lid of your pot up.

Once the popping has slowed down to nearly a stop, remove the pot from the stove and let it sit for a little while longer to let any stubborn kernels pop. Pour the popcorn into a large serving bowl.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

Now, if you ask me, popcorn NEEDS butter. If I’m really hungry, I’ll eat popcorn plain. But there’s just nothing like popcorn coated in melted butter. Ugh, I could eat some right now!

My favorite kind of butter to use is cultured butter (sometimes called European butter). It has a tangy, almost cheesy flavor. It really makes the popcorn reminiscent of theater or microwave popcorn (except more real-tasting, if that makes sense). You must give it a try!

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

I know some will disagree with me, but I like my popcorn practically drenched in butter. For half a cup of unpopped kernels (about 15 cups popped), I use 7 tablespoons of butter. No more, no less.

Okay, okay. Sometimes I go ahead and melt a whole stick.

If you’re just starting out, you can go with a half stick of butter, and perhaps some day you can slowly work yourself up to the full 7 tablespoons (wink).

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

The butter pour is also important (I told you I take my popcorn seriously). You must slowly drizzle it over the popcorn in a circular motion. It helps if you have someone stir the popcorn as you pour, but it’s not absolutely necessary.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

Then, tip the bowl to the side and toss the popcorn with a spatula to evenly distribute the butter.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

Another highly important ingredient: salt! Under-salted popcorn is just bland. My husband says he’d rather eat over-salted popcorn than under-salted. But remember: you can always add more, but you can’t very well add less, now can you?

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

My point: taste as you go. Give your popcorn a few sprinkles of salt and taste to see if you need more. Make sure to toss well between sprinkles.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

And there you have it: a most glorious bowl of popcorn!

I’m kinda partial to just butter and salt, but popcorn is a perfect blank canvas for add-ins. Make sure to check out Natalie’s post about Elevating Popcorn for some ideas. Or you can turn it into salted pecan or peanut butter caramel corn, or cotton candy or candy corn popcorn balls.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

Popcorn is the quintessential companion to your favorite show. It’s a tradition of ours to make popcorn to munch on while we catch up on American Ninja Warrior. If I’m fortunate enough to convince Reuben to watch a cooking show with me, he insists on having popcorn (or some kind of snack) so he doesn’t get too hungry watching people prepare food.

And oh! If your plans this week include tucking into a bowl of popcorn for movie night, may I make a suggestion? I think this would be the perfect time to go with a great classic: The Princess Bride! It’s one of our all-time favorites (so many good quotes!) and this year is actually the 30th anniversary of its release. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to make a big batch of popcorn and relive all those great moments.

 
 
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

Do you have a favorite popcorn topping? Make sure to share it with us in the comments!

 
 


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