WALKING IN HEELS

 

1.    Stand up straight in the heels. Make sure your knees are straight.

 

2.    Try to lift yourself up out of the heels (1 inch).

 

If you can, this means the pitch and height are good for you. If you can’t, this means the heel is probably too high for you to handle.

 

Heel then toe! Your walk should be as normal as possible; there is no need to distort your legs or knees in order to walk properly.

 

The higher your heel, the smaller you’ll want your stride to be.

 

 

 

Walking in heels can be as easy as abcd, just focus and believe in yourself and set a goal which will assist you in achieving what you desire in a specific time frame.If one woman can walk elegantly in heels , then we all can with no doubt.

 

 

 

Personal Fashion Style

Guide to Developing Your Own Unique Personal Style


Let me begin by saying that finding your personal fashion style is about getting to know yourself. It's about being connected with the very essence of who YOU are - and be confident about it!

So WHAT exactly is the YOU and what does it have to do with fashion?

Imagine a world (call it "Sameville") where everybody wore the same clothes. A place where they had the same style and liked the same things. Now that wouldn't exactly be the most colourful and stimulating world... would it? But the sad reality is - the majority of people tend to go this route when it comes to clothes! So this is where developing your style comes into the picture. Dare to be yourself and wear the clothes that express the unique and fabulous person you are! Colour this life with shapes, colours and styles - and be the shining example of the beauty of diversity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Creating your own personal style is the art of combining an outfit, or an image if you will, based on the various aspects of your personality and lifestyle, which consists of:
Your taste, interests, desires, inspirations, aspirations and history. You bring a couple (or all) of them together and let it shine in the way you dress. But of course, only the aspects you want to express and show to the world!

Why Is It Important to Develop a Personal Fashion Style?

Oh, the reasons are many but it's mainly to feel and look good! Creating your unique style helps you achieve a sense of confidence and comfort in how you put together an outfit. This sets you apart from the rest - the awkward-looking fashion victims you see out there on the street and in the cookie-cutter media.



Fashion and style are two different things but similar in so many ways.Fashion is about looks and image that are popular in a specific time and period. Style on the other hand, is more about expressing your individuality through clothes, and it doesn't have an expiration date. It's more REAL.Fashion gives you the inspiration, ideas and the nudge to dare - and style is what you make out of it.It takes a lot of trial and error to find your personal clothing style, so don't worry about making mistakes along the way. In fact, developing your personal fashion style is a journey not a destination. Experimenting and just having fun help you get to know yourself better :-)

Style = Individuality

Once you connect with your core fashion persona, your style will improve and you'll look fabulous. This will radiate through the way you dress. You'll feel good and and attract the same admirations clothes-horses like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe are (still) getting!

"Wear something you feel gorgeous in and don't try too hard; it's much sexier when it appears effortless. Clothes that don't fit, or don't fit the wearer's personality, don't help."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


Marilyn Monroe had the curves and personality to create that feminine, sexy image which she was known for. 
Imagine if we put her signature halter dress on slim-trim sporty and sophisticated Audrey Hepburn? Uh-uh.. Imagine how out of place she would feel! Audrey's straight, minimal tee shirt and pants on curvy Marilyn? Don't get me started ;-) See why some trends and clothing styles you see in magazines just don't look good on some people?
 





 
 
 

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CHIC -FASHION

What Chic Style Is
.. and the Differences between Fashion & Style"

Chic derives from the French word 'chique' which means skills and elegance - and over the past few decades it has been used to refer to a woman as smart and stylish. 

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."












Chic Fashion: Stylish without Being a Slave for Fashion
Chic is basically a word that describes a person who is fashionable, but it doesn't necessarily mean that they have to wear the latest and hottest looks. It means you wear what looks good on you, and that you know how to work with what you've got and flaunt it without looking like victim of fashion (aka trying too hard). You also follow the current fashion trends but with a critical eye. In essence, it is called having a timeless sense of style.. Which is EXACTLY what describes the concept of the thechicfashionista.com. However I also try to encourage you to take risks and follow your true style to keep your wardrobe modern, fun and exciting!

For Me Chic Fashion Is:

• Timeless, classy and closet smart

Basic pieces such as a pair of black slacks, string of pearls and a white shirt are the sole foundation of chic fashion style. The way you dress your coloring, body figure and personal clothing personality show in your smart closet choices.




• Feminine

It's about getting in touch with your womanly side and being playful. Flirt through the clothes you wear - put on some red lipstick if you feel sexy (or simply to feel extra sexy). Be girly with a short flouncy skirt. Play up your legs with bright coloured tights or lace leggings. Cinch that waist with a belt. Check out the beautiful Parisians and Italians and you'll see what I mean!




• Self-expression

You dare to bring out different aspects of your mood, personality and lifestyle in the way you dress despite what the catwalk and fashion magazines are saying is 'in' or 'out'. Even though your style is timeless, you know how to cherry-pick the best details and clothes from the current fashion trends and make it yours. You know how to stretch your style envelope without making it look too much. But most important of all, you're constantly finding ways to express yourself and stretch your style envelope.

It's the type of fashion that is a part of my clothing personality and that I personally love. And that's why you'll see that I refer to it frequently :-)

Despite that chic fashion is considered classy, I also try to add other fashion styles such as Boho, Trendy and some Urban (a little bit of everything really) because I truly believe that having a great sense of style is about being self-expressive and really bring out to bring out different parts of your personality and mood in the way you dress. It keeps your style ever-fresh :)

Yummy Creamy Rice Pudding

 This is one of my most favourite dishes . I enjoy  making it and eating it. It is easy to make it and can be a fantastic desert. I would advise anyone to actually try it out.

Ingredients (Serving 4)

³⁄₄ cup uncooked white rice (for creamier pudding use short or medium grain rice)

2 cups milk, divided

¹⁄₃ cup white sugar

¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

²⁄₃ cup raisins

1 tablespoon butter

¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.
2. Add rice and stir.
3. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. In another saucepan, combine the cooked rice, with 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt.
5. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg and raisins.
7. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
9. Serve warm.

Passion For Fashion.

PASSION for FASHION

I say

You say

We say

They say

We say Fashion.

Fashion is you and I coming together with dierent styles.

With our dierent colours we convey a message.

In black we stand for power.

With white a peaceful atmosphere is brought in

With yellow we express happiness.

In red we communicate love and intimacy.

Fashion comes and goes

Fashion is part of you and I.

Fashion is freedom

Fashion is a woman and a man

It favours no sex

It favours no speci-c colour

Fashion stands for us all.

I am fashion

She is fashion

He is fashion

We are fashion.

Fashion speaks for you

When you are not willing to say a word.

Amazing Recipes from Mozambique

It  is always a great pleasure to try out new recipes  from other countries. It does not only gives a new feeling and excitement but it makes one with the people of that country. As it is said  that you don't have to be born in Mozambique to be considered Mozambican.

 

Maize Porridge

Ingredients

•4 cups water

•2½ cups white cornmeal

Procedure

 

1. Bring 3 cups of the water to a boil in a large pot.

2. Combine 1½ cups of the cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup water.

3. Reduce heat to low and add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

4. Cook for about 5 minutes, slowly adding the remaining cup of cornmeal.

5. When the mixture is very thick and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, transfer to a serving bowl or plate.

6. Use a spoon to shape the mixture into a round ball (you may also use wet hands).

7. This stiff porridge is popular throughout Africa and is typically used to scoop up sauces and food from plates.

Serves 6 to 8.

 Sandes de Queijo (Baked Cheese Sandwich)

 

Ingredients

 

•1 Portuguese roll (a soft white dinner roll may be substituted)

•2 to 3 slices cheddar cheese

•2 slices ham (optional)

Procedure

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.Slice the roll in half, but do not cut all the way through.

3.Open the roll and place 2 to 3 slices of cheese on top of the bottom half.

4.Add ham slices if desired (ham often accompanies cheese on sandwiches in Mozambique).

5.Close the roll and place on a cookie sheet in the warm oven.

6.Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Serves 1.

 Matata (Seafood and Peanut Stew)

 

Ingredients

 

•1 cup onions, finely chopped

•Olive oil (vegetable oil may be substituted)

•4 cups canned clams, chopped

•1 cup peanuts, finely chopped

•2 tomatoes, cut into small pieces

•1 Tablespoon salt

•½ teaspoon black pepper

•1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste

•1½ pounds fresh, young spinach leaves, finely chopped

•2 cups cooked white rice

Procedure

1.Sauté onion pieces in a small amount of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until onions are softened, but do not brown them.

2.Add the chopped clams, peanuts, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and a pinch amount of red pepper (it is spicy).

3.Over low heat, simmer for 30 minutes.

4.Add spinach leaves.

5.Cover tightly; as soon as leaves are withered, matata is ready to be served.

6.Serve over cooked white rice.

Makes 8 servings.

 

Malasadas (Doughnuts)

 

Ingredients

•1 package yeast

•⅓ cup and 1⅓ cups warm water

•1 teaspoon and ⅓ cup sugar

•2 pounds flour

•1 teaspoon salt

•1⅓ cup cream

•⅓ cup butter, melted

•8 eggs, beaten

•Oil, for frying

Procedure

1.Dissolve the yeast in the ⅓ cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar; stir. Let stand until foamy (several minutes).

2.Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the cream and water.

3.Beat the 8 eggs in separate bowl.

4.Add the beaten eggs and melted butter in with the rest of the ingredients to the flour mixture.

5.Add the dissolved yeast mixture and stir well to form a soft dough.

6.Cover and put in a warm place. Let stand until double in size, about 1½ hours.

7.Drop by spoonfuls into deep, hot oil and fry until light brown.

8.Remove, using a slotted spoon, and drain on a rack with paper towels.

9.Coat with sugar, if desired.

Makes 5 dozen small doughnuts.

 

Angolan cuisine

Angolan cuisine is the cuisine of Angola, a country which is situated in south-central Africa. Since Angola was a Portuguese colony for centuries, Portuguese cuisine has influenced Angolan cuisine, with many foods being imported from Portugal.

Funge  and pirão  are very common dishes, and in poorer households often consumed at every meal. The dish can be eaten with fish, pork, chicken, and beans. Funge de bombo is more common in northern Angola, is a paste or porridge of cassava (also called manioc or yuca), made from cassava flour. It is gelatinous in consistency and gray in color. Pirão, yellow in color and similar to polenta, is made from corn flour and is more common in the south. Fubá  is the term for the flour that is used to make either funge and pirão, also used to make angu, the Brazilian polenta. Both foods are described as bland but filling and are often eaten with sauces and juices or with gindungo ,( a spicy condiment).

Fish calulu, a typical dish from Angola and São Tomé e Príncipe

Moamba de galinha is chicken with palm paste, okra, garlic and palm oil hash or red palm oil sauce, often served with rice and funge. Both funge and moamba de galinha have been considered the national dish of Angola .A variant dish of moamba de galinha, muamba de ginguba, uses ginguba (peanut sauce) instead of palm paste.

 

 

 

Muamba de galinha is another well-known dish in Angola.