[Natty News] 2011 SAG Awards Best Dressed

With the Screen Actors Guild Awards being granted to the winners by a jury of their peers; the superlative title of “Best Dressed” seems particularly appropriate.  Last night, the recurring trend on the red carpet was BELTS of all shapes and sizes, which showed up on the whittled waists of Mila Kunis, Jennifer Lawrence, Diana Agron, Claire Danes and Lea Michele among others.  Bold color also showed strong again, as did one of springs big trends - head to toe white.  

AMY ADAMS

HERVE LEROUX

A modern take on Grecian Glamour

LEA MICHELE

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

The loose curls in her hair continue this soft and feminine look 

NATALIE PORTMAN

AZZARO

Because sometimes it’s as clear as Generic Cialis black and white…

HILARY SWANK

VERSACE

I’m a sucker for nude, and this Versace number is pleated and cinched to perfection, highlighting Hilary’s  flawless figure

JANUARY JONES

CAROLINA HERRERA

A romantic departure from January’s bold Versace look at the Golden Globes, this dress feels rich and luxurious

JULIANNA MARGULIES

YVES SAINT LAURENT

Simple and elegant, the bold color of this YSL gown stand in perfect contrast with Julianna’s dark hair and minimal accessories

MILA KUNIS

ALEXANDER McQUEEN

Lee McQueen would have been proud…

SOFIA VERGARA

ROBERTO CAVALLI

While the excess of cleavage is a bit much for my taste, the uber saturated cobalt blue and expert tailoring earn this Cavalli creation a spot on the list.

[A Natty Nugget] Staying Healthy in the Heat

So it’s 103 degrees outside and you can barely bring yourself to lace up your gladiator sandals - let alone put on sneakers and go for a run. In the face of summer’s BBQs and burger cook-offs, what can a girl do to avoid a swimsuit spoiling pot belly and thunder thighs??  To find out, I consulted my friend and nutrition expert, Megan Zimak:

Megan’s Tips for staying slim yet social this summer:

-Always eat a light but filling snack before heading out to your event—this will help prevent any unnecessary bingeing at BBQ—it’s never cool to be the girl hanging out at the food table all day!

-Chips & salsa are a light and satisfying snack when consumed in moderation—just watch out for the guacamole & “taco dips” as they pack a serious caloric punch!

-If it’s a burger you’re craving, consider choosing it without the bun (& go easy on the ketchup—its loaded with refined sugar), or selecting a veggie burger or grilled chicken when available.  Hot dogs are never a good choice, as they are highly processed & chock-full of dangerous nitrates.

-If salads, crudite, grilled veggies or fresh fruit is available, don’t be afraid to load up!  These foods are rich in antioxidants, low in sugar/fat, high in fiber & especially cooling on hot summer days.  A general rule is to fill up ¾ of your plate with fruits/veggies—most likely you won’t be as hungry for that pasta & potato salad as you thought.

-Try to avoid any “salads” mixed with mayonnaise & always go easy on the dairy (watch out for cheese plates—-cheese is highly addictive & contains about 70% saturated fat).

-If a Mexican fiesta is the theme of evening, some simple suggestions include: choose tacos over fajitas or quesadillas (fajitas are cooked in tons of oil & quesadillas are packed with fatty cheese), opt for your burrito without rice, go easy on the sour cream & guac (choose fresh salsa instead) and always select the “seafood” or vegetarian option if available (ie/ shrimp tacos or veggie burrito).

-As for cocktails, the obvious choices are light beer, white wine spritzers or a glass of champagne (though that can go down a little too easy in some cases!).

Megan Zimak

Holistic Health & Lifestyle Consultant 

M: 917.476.3966

E: meganjzimak@gmail.com

W: www.meganzimakwellness.com

Thanks Megan!  Readers - if it’s a mixed drink or “specialty cocktail” that you’re craving, check back later this week for one of Megan’s signature summer recipes.

-NATTY

[Natty News] A Royal Loss

Fashion week is always full of shocking news, though it usually centers around groundbreaking collections or fashion faux-pas.  Yesterday however, the fashion world was rocked by news of a much more grave nature.  Lee McQueen, founder and designer of Alexander McQueen and secondary line, McQ, was found dead in his London home.  At age 40, Lee hanged himself: one week after his mothers death, 2 years after his best friends suicide, one month before his own birthday, days before London Fashion Week, and the night before his McQ gratis online blackjack presentation in New York Fashion Week.  Anna Wintour had this to say:

“He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen’s influence was astonishing — from street style, to music culture and the world’s museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss.”

Needless to say, the fashion industry now mourns the loss of one of the most talented and innovative designers of our time.  But his unique creations will forever maintain his memory… -Natty