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.

 

 

 

Ladies Fashionable Shoes

 

Every woman should at least own 5 pairs of amazing heels. Heels have a way of defining a woman's wardrobe and the kind of events or functions she attends.Therefore, women must be aware of what makes them look good and in this case, for an extra elegant look, a pair of heels will do.

 

African- Woman Fashion.

When it comes to African fashion designs one cannot help it but admire the different colours that are brought together in a single outfit.The different colours seem to stand for the different people or nations that coexist together in harmonious  way in society.

African attire entails various designs such as women African skirt and blouse, African women long gown, African Attire short gown, Corporate African Women attire also included in this class is the Ghana kente design. In this set African Attire displays only the best African clothing styles for women with taste for African fashion and styles. This is the best ladies design you can find in the world of African clothing.

Royal-blue Skirt with blue ankara print top.It is used for casual and coporate wear. Ankara top is handless on the left hand side. Thisis a unique African fashion design with vibrant colours.

This is another set of Ankara well designed African gown. It can be found in different colours depending on one’s choice or preferences.

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How to do make up for work

We all learn on daily basis , therefore its never too late to learn how to make one self up  now. You will make a few mistakes there, and there before you can do it perfectly but it is worth trying. Know exactly what colours will go with your skin so  that you will not be laughed at by your. If it is your first  find a friend who will never lie to you to advise you or seek expert opinion. Do not apply too much make up on yourself , then no one will  recognise you.


Make sure your mirror is clear enough and there is enough light coming through your room, so that you are able to see properly and avoid making mistskes.

Refined Ways to Wear Shorts.

  Shorts are super comfortable, cool and versatile especially during the dry and hot season. Now a lot of people believe wearing shorts stylishly can be hard to pull off meanwhile shorts are really easy to pull off and here are tips that can help you wear shorts in a chic and stylish way like the picture below.

Here a brown coat with gold button detail is paired with a dark short, a black thin belt, a brown hand bag and nude colored christiano  louboutin heels.

 

You can achieve the corporate look with high waist shorts. High waist shorts are stylist and they help to compliment the waist line. Buying high waist shorts depends on your body size.Make sure to buy shorts that would go past the hip (mid-rise).

Achieve the professional look by buying shorts that are at a reasonably length. Thrn you can pair with an overcoat, shirt and pumps.

A perfect outfit to go out with your loving partner and friends. This can be an evening wear or a daylight outfit.

 

How to wear High-waist Jeans

I am not a big fan of high waist pants, but that does not stop me from admiring its beauty and elegant looks. I just love looking at young ladies when they wear them. I do have a few of them but I am not yet comfortable wearing them. Anyone can wear high-waist jeans regardless of your body size and shape. Every woman has the right to feel comfortable in their own garments. Ladies love yourselves, embrace yourselves and show the world what you made of and remember no one should make you feel inferior without your consent.

Striped shirts are a classic, and look great tucked into high-waisted jeans… ankle boots add a nice touch.

 

 

Make your summer crop tops work for fall by pairing them with high-waisted jeans and a blazer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuck a button-down shirt into your high-waisted jeans for a more sophisticated look

 

 

 

Classic Work Outfit

Women let us work elegant when going to work.
If you’re always in a pencil skirt, try an A-line or a silk skirt with pleats. If you wear blazers every day, try a boxy style with three-quarter sleeves or even short sleeves.
Just because something isn’t in the “wear to work” section of a store doesn’t mean you can’t, in fact, wear it to work.

Most offices are color-friendly these days—a result of more casual business environments—and since color is so important in the fashion landscape right now, it’s a great way to jazz up your work outfits.For fall, look for jewel tones and muted versions of tangerine, chartreuse and fuchsia. Even if your office environment favors neutral colors, you’ve got more options than just black, navy and khaki. Titanium gray, coffee brown and muted rose are three to look out for. Guys can wear color in their dress shirts, chinos and blazers in a more casual workplace.

When your outfits all start to blend together, punch them up with a statement necklace, colorful belt or bag (or tie for the guys) or even a printed scarf. This sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget when you get in a style rut.




Look fabulous when going to work.

Banana Pudding

 

1/3 cup all-purpose flour $

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Dash of salt

2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk $

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1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk

2 large egg yolks $

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups sliced ripe banana, divided $

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45 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, divided $

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4 large egg whites (at room temperature) $

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1/4 cup sugar 

  

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°.
Combine flour and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milks and yolks; stir well. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Arrange 1 cup banana slices in bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Spoon one-third of pudding mixture over banana. Arrange 15 wafers on top of pudding. Repeat layers twice, arranging the last 15 wafers around edge of dish. Push cookies into pudding.
Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue evenly over pudding, sealing to edge of dish. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until golden.
Note: Banana Pudding may be a bit soupy when you first remove it from the oven. Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

Delicious Banana Pudding

 

This a video illustrating one how to make the most amazing carrot cake. Well I have tried to do mine and it was magnificent, so I will leave it to you to try and do yours by means of following the steps illustrated on the video.

Ingredients

          

Carrot Cake: 2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups oil
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts) optional
1 cup raisins (optional

• Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  1/2 cup butter, softened
  2 cups confectioners' sugar
  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream

 

 

Delicious Biscuits.

 

              

For the cookies:

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 2 sticks (8 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For the filling:

• 3 ounces peppermint candies or candy canes
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins, plus 2 hrs chilling time

Makes: About 40 sandwich cookies

Instructions

For the cookies:

1. 1Place the egg yolk and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
2. 2Combine the measured flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and pulse a few times to aerate and break up any lumps. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like sand, about 25 (1-second) pulses. Add the reserved yolk mixture and pulse just until the dough forms into a ball, about 30 (1-second) pulses.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide it into 2 equal portions. Using your hands and flouring them as needed, roll each portion into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate until just firm but still pliable, about 1 hour. (The logs will flatten slightly while chilling. If you have a paper towel tube available, cut it in half lengthwise and nestle the cookie dough in there; this will help the dough keep its cylindrical shape while it chills.) Reshape the logs so they are perfectly round and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour more.
4. 4Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange the racks to divide the oven into thirds. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
5. 5Remove a dough log from the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap, and slice the dough into 1/8-inch coins. Place the cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets (about 20 cookies per sheet).
6. 6Place both sheets in the oven and bake for 9 minutes. Rotate the sheets front to back and top to bottom and continue baking until the edges of the cookies are firm but the tops are still soft, about 7 to 8 minutes more.
7. 7Place the baking sheets on wire racks and let cool for 5 minutes. Using a flat spatula, transfer the cookies to the wire racks to cool completely. Let the baking sheets cool completely and repeat with the remaining dough (you can reuse the parchments).

For the filling:

1. 1Place the mint candies in a resalable plastic bag. Using a meat mallet, crush them into tiny pieces, but don’t totally pulverize them into a powder. (Alternatively, you can use a frying pan to crush the candies.) You should have about 1/3 cup; set aside.
2. 2Combine the powdered sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes more. Add the vanilla and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape down the paddle and the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
3. 3Increase the speed to high, add the crushed candies, and beat until just combined, about 10 seconds. Place the filling in a large resalable plastic bag, push to one bottom corner, and cut a 1/2-inch opening in that corner.
4. 4Flip half of the cooled cookies onto their tops, and pipe the filling (about a heaping teaspoon) onto each cookie bottom. Close with the cookie tops and gently press to flatten until the filling reaches the edges. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Simple Bread Pudding

Ingredients Nutrition

Servings 4 Units                                                                 

• 4 cups bread, cubed (I like to use buns)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

 

 

Directions

1. place bread cubes in a 1-1/2 qt casserole dish.
2. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over bread.
3. Bake@ 350 for 40-45 minutes.
4. Enjoy!

Bread Pudding

FOOD FOR RELIGIOUS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS In Mozambique

FOOD FOR RELIGIOUS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

The religions practiced by the people of Mozambique are Islam, Christianity, and African indigenous beliefs. This is a result of the various cultures that have dominated the country throughout its history. Arab traders introduced the religion of Islam, the dominant religion of their Middle Eastern origins. The Portuguese, led by explorer Vasco da Gama, made one of their missions to spread the idea of Christianity on their voyage to India at the end of the 1400s (bringing spices and various riches back to Portugal was the other mission).

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, roughly 60 percent of the population practiced a form of traditional indigenous religion, 30 percent are Christian, and about 10 percent are Muslim. Some Christians and Muslims also choose to practice their traditional indigenous beliefs.

The strong Christian presence throughout the country makes Christmas a very special time. Portuguese songs are rehearsed, costumes are designed for children participating in Mozambican celebratory dances, and decorations are made to hang on Christmas trees. A dove (symbolizing peace) and a cross form Mozambique's logo for the Christian Council and is often found on trees during Christmas time each year. Those who can afford a nice holiday meal will often have an entrée of meat, accompanied by rice, a vegetable, fresh fruit, and fancy pastries or cakes for dessert. Those closer to the coast will usually eat garlic shrimp or other seafood delicacies. The very poor often receive a food donation of rice, oil, and beans from various organizations. Christmas Day is also called Family Day in Mozambique.

Secular (non-religious) holidays are also widely celebrated throughout the country. Often on these days, families and close friends gather together to enjoy a large meal. Some of these days include New Year's Day on January 1, Independence Day on June 25, and Maputo City Day in Maputo on November 10. On such special occasions, bolo polana (a cashew nut and potato cake) is a Mozambican favourite.