Pretty Little Gossip Girls

It was a laid back sunny afternoon. 

Grab a couple glasses of sparkling water.

Sit down and relax. 

And...let's talk about those gossip and drama from school and work.

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

Models: Anita & Carmon
Skirt: Zara (from Paris)
Coat: Zara
Handmade Clutch Box: Arbebe

Handmade Necklace: LoveGem Studio
Handmade Bracelet: LoveGem Studio
Handmade Earring: LoveGem Studio

xoxo, 

Yin & Anita

How To Make Creamy Milkshake Without Cream

The good bites topic of today is "how to make creamy milkshake without cream!"

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A few scoops of ice-cream plus blending are all it takes to make the traditional milkshake.
It's creamy and yummy but probably not low fat. 

We want to introduce this "new" milkshake that is easy-made, healthy, non-fat, supper yummy and fresh. The two flavors we demonstrate today are: strawberry banana milkshake and green tea banana milkshake. 

Ingredients: fresh strawberry and banana

matcha (green tea) powder

milk (your choice of whole, low fat or non fat milk) 

Prepare time: less than 5 minutes of each cup

Steps: chop the strawberry and banana,

put the strawberry and banana (or matcha and banana) into the blender

add milk and blend 

Probably you've found the secret behind.
That is right. Banan is the secret for making this natural creamy milkshake!
What are the nutrition facts of banana? Check out the article below. 

Banana: "One banana contains 467mg of potassium, providing powerful protection to the cardiovascular system. Another benefit to bananas high potassium content derives from that mineral's role as an energy-supplying electrolyte. Since bananas also contain tryptophan, serotonin and norepinephrine, they help prevent depression while encouraging feelings of well-being and relaxation. In addition, the vitamin B6 in bananas helps protect against sleeplessness, mood swings and irritability." (Resource: Banana nutrition facts)

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Thank you Anita for making these tasty healthy mikeshake!

Can I have more? 

xoxo, Yin & Anita
LoveGem Studio
Arbebe

3.1 Phillip Lim - Spring/Summer Collection

3.1 Phillip Lim

"Start with your quirk and build on it."
"You have to make fashion work for you."
- Phillip Lim

Phillip Lim, fashion designer, co-founded 3.1 Phillip Lim with his business partner in 2005.
 Laird Borrelli of Vogue praised his work as a "pretty-but-cool clothes" that "don't try too hard".

Let's check out his lastes Spring/Summer 2013 Collection,
and see what are behind the scenes.

Behind the Scenes

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

I like the cutting and cool style of his spring/summer collection.
The shoes are awesome,
 and the swimming suit is fabulous.

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

xoxo,

Yin & Anita

www.simplefabulous.com

Spring Nature

Today's Treasury - Spring Nature

Enjoy!

xoxo, 

Yin & Anita

Spring Fashion Picks - vestida para la fiesta

Lanvin Honeycomb open-weave dress
Coat by PHILIPP-PLEIN
Miss Selfridge Sindy Coral Bow Back Heel
Brittania Crystal Box Clutch
LoveGem Studio Black Pearl Sterling SilverNecklace

xoxo,
Yin & Anita

Blue Spring

Overall it's cold and windy in San Francisco, through out the year.
Luckily it's a sunny day today!
Spring has arrived and you can tell from the rapid growth of the plants and their fresh green color.
There are new leaves and blossoms grown on the tiny apple tree in our yard.
I remember last year except the Spring time, the apple tree was bald for the rest of the year.

I bought this navy color summer dress in Zara from my trip in Paris last year.
I like the classic navy and white strip pattern.
It's easy to match the dress with other accessaries.
The blue/navy dress matches perfectly with these handmade labradorite necklace and the clutch box.

I hope you are enjoying the Spring season!

And...don't forget to enter our Handmade Raw Ruby Necklace Giveaway. 

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THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

 THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

Model: Anita
Skirt: Zara (brought in Paris)
Handmade Clutch Box: ArBebe

Handmade Necklace: LoveGem Studio
Handmade Bracelet: LoveGem Studio
Handmade Earrings: LoveGem Studio

xoxo, 

Yin & Anita

Lobster Clambake in Sam's Chowder House

Birthday Lunch: Lobster Clambake in Sam's Chowder House 

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Sam’s Chowder House’s Boston Clambake has become a sort of tradition for us. It all started several years ago when I decided to treat Ricardo to a Boston Clambake for his birthday. It was our first time ever trying this dish and we both felt in love with it. Jokingly Ricardo said that this should become his signature birthday dish, only to be eaten during his birthday. Here we are, many years later, and we’ve kept to that promise.

This year it was uniquely special since last year we were not able to have our clambake. We went to the restaurant, waited to be seated and ordered our drinks. When the waiter came back to take our order, and excitedly asked for the clambake, we were told that they had run out of lobster. Shocked we scrambled through the menu for an alternative and opted for paella. As wonderful as it was, the paella was no Boston Clambake. So yes, it has been two years in the making to taste the clambake again…
Luckily, it did not disappoint!

The celebration started with an order for half dozen of the sweetest blue point oysters we had every
tasted. Ricardo went ahead and order his gin martini, two olives, as usual, I opted for a healthier large
OJ.

The clambake included two cups of clam chowder, a whole lobster, clams, mussels, a hot sausage cut in half, potato, salad and corns. The food was cooked in garlic and wine sauce. I am a seafood lover, but that was still too much seafood for me. (I can't believe I used the phrase "too much.") I felt that I would not have lobster for a long while. 

Sam's Chowder House is located on Highway CA-1 in Half Moon Bay near Pacifica. The restaurant is right next to a beach and has nice ocean view. It gets packed everyday. We went on a Tuesday, but there were still people waiting to be seated. So I suggest you to make reservation ahead. 

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THE SIMPLE AND THE FABULOUS

Jacket: S & She

Shoes: Aldo

Purse: Louise Vuitton

Necklace: Raw Ruby, LoveGem Studio

Ring: Full Moon (silver smithing), LoveGem Studio 

Bracelet: Moonstone and Gold Vermeil, LoveGem Studio 

xoxo, Yin & Anita

LoveGem Studio

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Giant Vintage Sunglasses & Love Gem Studio Necklace Outfit

This is a special guest post created by Despina T. of Fashion For Life, featuring the handmade necklace from LoveGem Studio. Find more fashion trends and fashion shoots on her inspiring blog.

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It was just in my previous post that I was complaining about the bad weather and the never ending rain and it seems that the kind universe heard my prayers for sunny days :P

It was the perfect day for a photoshoot and my mood was so possitive for new outfit ideas.

So today my outfit is once again in dark shades of blue and black because I wanted to style my new Black Mother of Pearl necklace by Yin from Love Gem Studio.

It is a truly delicate and classy necklace with a little dark side, totally my taste.

I love the color which is something between black and deep green and the fact that it is very light that most of the times I forget that I am wearing a necklace.

You can find more amazing handmade jewelry pieces on their etsy shop and also follow them on facebook.

In addition I had the chance to try a new pair of mirror sunglasses that just came to me from Giant Vintage a web store that I found a while ago and completely loved it.

The orange/red colored lenses are superb and they feel super cool.

If you pay a visit to their online store you will be amazed by the variety of the sunglasses.

Also I got to wear my new washed out jeans that I fell in love with from the moment I saw them.

I am so happy I finally own one of these wonderful pants.

Gosh, I felt cooler than ever in this outfit!!!

So what do you think???

Fashionably yours,

Despina

wearing:

jacket: asos

top: tally weijl

jeans: tally weijl

heels: firenze shoes

bag: gift from a giveaway

necklace: Love Gem Studio

sunglasses: Giant Vintage

rings: asos

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Don’t forget to visit Fashion For Lifte for more fashion updates, and LoveGem Studio for the simply fabulous handmade jewelry.



xoxo, Yin & Anita
LoveGem Studio
ArBebe