Kani Ladies Fashion Blog

Jul 12, 2011

Green Tea + Black Pepper = A Whittled Waistline

Forget drastic diets: At your next meal, sip a cup of green tea and shake some black pepper over your entree. “A study recently found that the combo boosts the absorption of EGCG, a key antioxidant in tea tied to calorie burning, by a whopping 130 percent,” explains registered dietitian Cynthia Sass, author of the new book Cinch!: Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds, and Lose Inches. Bonus: According to research published in Nutrition Journal, people who drank green tea with their meal reported feeling more full and were less likely to want a second helping than those who drank plain water. Experts say the compounds in green tea can affect the hormones that regulate hunger and fullness.

Stay-Well Strategy: Studies say as little as a half-teaspoon of black pepper can increase the absorption of tea’s beneficial compounds, so brew a cup of tea to sip, then take out your mill and get grinding!

Glimmering LEGO Accessories

Max Steiner Design Transforms LEGO bricks into Fashionable Items

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It’s no secret that LEGO has become quite a source of inspiration among designers and Max Steiner Design’s work proves it.

Max Steiner Design is a designer based out of Bushwick, Brooklyn who has blinged out a common childhood toy most have played with: LEGO. What sets this apart? These LEGO pieces are made from sterling silver with embedded gem stones. It gives it more of a grown-up look and you can admire the craftsmanship behind what’s been created. So far Max Steiner Design has created necklaces and cuff links.

I think the designs are beautiful. What do you think about the LEGO designs of Max Steiner?

www.maxsteinerdesign.com/icon.php

NEOSTITCH IPHONE 4 CASE

If you were somehow under the impression that the whole knitting, crocheting and embroidering fad has faded away, think again once you lay your eyes on this Neostitch iPhone 4 Case. A cute and crafty accessory for your precious smartphone, it will really add that personal touch you have probably been looking for all this time.

Brought to you by Connect Design, the Neostitch iPhone 4 Case was created by Leese Design. A plain plastic case to begin with, it has a bunch of tiny wholes to enable all the cross-stitching fun to take place. Available in six base colors (white, blue, green, orange, pink and black), it also comes with a few spindles of colored thread to get you started. There are also an endless of pixel designs you can find online or simply wing it for a truly personalized Neostitch iPhone 4 Case.

ENJOY!

Rihanna new face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Jeans!

Last Wednesday Rihanna said on Twitter, “U would NEVER guess what I’m doing right now!!! Hint Hint #Armani” and this morning Armani announced she’d be the new “Global Testimonial” for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Jeans.

Bright shiny colours are HOT this summer!

A sensual wetlook on your lips and bright colours are really hot this summer. That's why L'Oreal Paris Glam Shine Fresh introduces 4 hot new colours. For a complete look you can add pink on your nails en bright blue on you eyes. Perfect for a sunny day when your lying with a coctail at the pool!
For hot colours for this summer from L'Oreal Glam Shine Fresh:

187 Aqua Mandarin

183 Aqua Pomegrana

600 Aqua Curacao

601 Aqua Lemon Toni