Tortellini vs. Chinese Dumplings

Tortellini vs. Chinese DumplingsHave you ever thought that Italian and Chinese stuffed pasta can be quite similar? Here you go with the perfect tips to prepare, to fold and to cook them.

Simple Diamond Necklaces That Will Never Go Out of Style

If you’re in any way drawn to the inherent beauty of diamonds, you’re well aware that the sparkling gemstone is a jewelry-box staple that won’t soon go out of style. Possibly the most charming gift that can be passed down for generations, a simple diamond necklace has stunning quality that is not to be underestimated. Whether it’s set in gold or silver, adorned with a simple few or a multitude of stones, a diamond necklace makes for a simple piece of jewelry that every woman needs.

If you’re looking to build a jewelry collection you’ll be proud of in 10 years or in search of a gift that will surely delight, you can’t go wrong with any one of these necklaces that have been handpicked for their elevated design. From dainty pieces that are begging to be layered to pendants that deserve to be worn all on their own, there’s a necklace design to suit every taste. Choose a design that stands the test of time because, after all, diamonds are a girl’s best friend.

Go on to shop (or just obsess over) these 20 simple diamond necklaces that have an undeniably timeless design.

Simply beautiful.
Tiny and simple to wear every single day.
A pearl-and-diamond combination done right.
On a delicate chain, this sweet necklace is also the perfect layering piece to pair with dainty chokers.
Chokers may be just a jewelry trend, but we love how this piece feels like a classic.
Layer this modern lariat with its coordinating necklace just like designer Jennifer Meyer intended.
This geometric piece evokes the beauty of architectural forms. The 18-karat yellow-gold piece adds a subtle weight to understated looks.
We love how these five stones look set against the ivory-toned pebble.
For the girl committed to silver jewelry.
Yellow gold elegantly frames these three circle-cut diamonds.
Three tiny evil eye charms make this ideal for a first-time diamond owner. 
This charming diamond gold plate deserves a closer look.
Wear with a sultry plunging neckline for maximum effect.
For the minimalist.
Small stones and cuts are combined with beautiful gold stars to evoke a constellation design.
Artfully constructed, this perfectly offbeat circle necklace is encrusted with shimmering diamonds on a silver plating and effortlessly mixes with the gold chain.
This delicately crafted T-bar necklace made from 18-karat gold is adorned with sparkling pavé diamonds.
This minimal beauty is the definition of pared-down luxury. 
A delicate openwork circle pendant suspends a single round diamond for subtle, wear-with-everything sparkle.
Selim Mouzannar’s 18-karat pink-gold Mina necklace, inspired by the ornate architecture of the Ottoman Empire, is the perfect finishing touch to evening ensembles. This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated. Next up, five easy ways to tell if a diamond is real or fake.

How to Dress Cooler Without Buying Anything New

We’re about to reach that point in the season where we get stuck in this weird place of feeling like we have nothing to wear. Maybe it’s because we’ve used up all our creative outfit ideas, or maybe we are just sick of all our winter clothes but don’t really want to buy anything new. After all, spring is coming (eventually), and we all have our sights on the light, bright, and most importantly not-remotely-wintery pieces in all the new arrivals sections of all our favorite sites. Spending anything additional on a coat or boots just feels redundant.

So what’s one to do? Well, as I pointed out last week, one solution is to look to what your favorite celebrities are wearing and essentially copy their outfits. Since then, however, I also remembered that street style is abundant with inspiration. Most recently, Milan men’s and Paris couture fashion weeks brought with them a trove of enviable looks and ideas just waiting to be emulated. Below I highlighted six easy style tips to help you dress cooler throughout the rest of winter without having to buy anything new. Of course, if you’re still in the market for anything—no judgement—we’ve included a little shopping to help you get the looks, too.

This works especially well with of-the-moment beige and white.
But your black, navy, gray, and brown pieces will also definitely do the trick.
Does the name make a bit more sense when you see this picture? Think combining all your most eccentric pieces and it somehow coming together perfectly. 
Oh, and a silk scarf is non-negotiable.
Surprise your fellow winter warriors by adding a non-seasonal item such as a summery straw bag into the mix.
Don’t wait until spring to sneak some tie-dye into your look.
Because two bags are better—and more eye-catching—than one.
Courtney Trop’s big and tiny Jacquemus bag combo makes her outfit all the more interesting.
Leopard and logo is a great place to start.
If you’re into a more subtle look, combine different versions of the same print for equal appeal.
Assuming you have two blazers lying around, why not layer them?
Another option is styling the structured piece under a long trench.

Up next? See and shop the trend I’m dubbing the naked shoe of 2019.

What Kate Middleton Would Buy With $50 at Sephora

Of course, we don’t really know what the Duchess of Cambridge would buy at Sephora. Unfortunately, that kind of intel is shrouded in deep, deep mystery. And unlike her sister-in-law Meghan Markle who lived in the public, often-interviewed Hollywood eye for years before marrying into the royal family, we have much less to go on when it comes to guessing Middleton’s favorite lipstick, blush, and mascara. That said, we do have an uncanny eye for product identification and an equally strong hunch that Middleton is a bit of an undercover beauty junkie. (She did her own wedding maquillage after all!) Oh, and we also know she has a thing for Bobbi Brown product picks. (It was confirmed that the 2011 wedding party received “makeup artistry assistance” from the brand’s makeup artist Hannah Martin.) 

Even though Middleton never strays too far from her signature beauty look—think radiantly bronzed cheekbones, fluttery black lashes, and gloriously lush brunette strands—we always love to play detective (at least internally) regarding the exact products she’s wearing, or what products we think she’d love based on her trademark beauty aesthetic. So, we thought it’d be fun to round up six favorite beauty looks from the Duchess and attribute each to one Sephora-found beauty product coming in at $50 and under. Curious to see what we think we’d find in Middleton’s little black shopping bag? Keep scrolling for our personal royal-inspired verdict. 

Look closely enough, and you’ll notice Middleton’s stunning baby blues sparkle in contrast with a neutral, yet still stunning outline of metallic liner and shadow. The texture looks creamy, and the application is precise. Plus, with a shimmer payoff that pigmented and photogenic, we can’t help but think it might come courtesy of Laura Mercier’s cult-loved Caviar Stick Eye Shadow. It’s a dream to apply (especially if you’re intimidated by powder formulas) and can function as liner and/or shadow alike. Our color hunch? Khaki—a neutral shade of taupe with a hint of pearl. 
We’re never not experiencing serious brow envy when we observe Kate Middleton’s beauty aesthetic. Her arches perfectly frame her beautiful bone structure and manage to look dense and healthy without ever verging heavy or overdone. Plus, they look ultra-natural. Bearing that in mind, we’d guess the duchess uses a cream-gel hybrid to achieve her perfectly groomed results. This one from Benefit fits the bill and has adorable, travel-friendly packaging to boot. Shade 3.5 is a flattering neutral medium brown we think would suit Middleton’s coloring to the T. 
We’ve officially come to the conclusion that everyone—even someone as flawless as Kate Middleton—looks better and with a little bit of contour. The trick, however, is finding a formula that blends beautifully into the rest of your makeup while simultaneously delivering the extra dose of chisel we crave. Though she has amazing cheekbones and bone structure to begin with (and probably doesn’t even need contouring), we’re pretty positive Middleton is sporting a subtle swipe of bronze. Powders are fab, but for maximum blendability and precision, we prefer sticks and wands like this one from Brit beauty maven Charlotte Tilbury.
I received this brand-new debut from Stila a couple of weeks ago, and to be completely honest, I haven’t been this obsessed with a new makeup product in a long, long time. So obviously, I think everyone should wear it. It imparts the most romantic and radiant of glows while also gifting the apples and high points of the cheekbones with a subtle touch of color that’s so natural and flattering it’s almost maddening. The finish isn’t unlike Middleton’s perfectly pink dewy vibe shown above. I think she’d love this marbelized lightweight balm as much as I do; it’s truly mesmerizing. 
Although this covetable, oil-based serum almost exceeds our $50 spending limit, it’s truly worth every penny. Middleton is known for her lush, impossibly glossy strands, and (surprisingly) this serum is one of the few elixirs that actually delivers blinding shine and enduring hair perks like split end repair, breakage prevention, and more. We know Middleton knows her way around a curling iron, so she must have a multipurpose elixir like this one in her hair arsenal. If you want a sparkling but never greasy finish à la Middleton, this one pretty bottle from Kérastase is a dependable bet. 
Although she’s never one to opt for too much drama as far as her approach to eye shadow, we’d be remiss not to mention her flare for an eye-popping smoky eye. To keep things demure, the Duchess usually opts for a matte finish. It still creates a pretty contrast but has the elegant restraint we would expect. Considering the neutral melding of chocolatey mattes, we’re going with this forever staple from Urban Decay.  Next up, celebrity makeup artists say these nine beauty products aren’t worth the splurge.

The New Wave of It Shoe Brands

Warning: The following will cause a mini shopping spree. We’re all about sharing our favorite fashion finds, whether it’s the $10 earrings that look triple the price, the sneaky shopping section on Zara, or today’s topic highlighting the newest wave of footwear brands currently on our radar. Ranging from brands that debuted less than a year ago to a celebrity-favored line that recently announced its expansion into the footwear category, we’re equally excited and eager to add pieces from each selection of new shoe brands.

The easiest way to get to know a brand is by hopping on its IG page, so below, we’re sharing a few of our favorite photos from five accounts so you can get a sense of why we think everyone should know about these shoe brands. We’ve included a mix of styles so that there’s a new brand for everyone to discover. For example, if your focus is stocking up on statement heels, scroll to Amina Muaddi and meet her lovely designs, or if you’re looking for something to fit your minimalistic personal style, meet Neous, a brand with the freshest simple yet detailed designs. Those are just two of the handful we suggest getting to know this year. Meet the next wave of It shoe brands below.

8 of the Most Interesting People in Fashion Share Whose Style They Stan

It may be hard to believe, but even our style icons have style icons. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the women we look up to also had someone they looked up to for everything from style to career and more. But they of course did, and today we’re focusing on bringing you a list of who some of the most interesting people in fashion look to for style inspiration. 

This insider information came to us by way of Create & Cultivate, an organization dedicated to leading women in business. In partnership with Chevrolet, Create & Cultivate launched its third annual Create & Cultivate 100 List, highlighting “100 women across 10 categories who are making moves and re-defining the future of the workplace and the world,” the organization shared with us. The women featured below were previously interviewed for the C&C 100 website and today, we’re here to dig deeper into their responses to the question “Whose style do you love?”

Ahead, get ready to hear from some of the most well-respected women in this industry, including Olivia Palermo, ShionaTurini, and more on the women they look to for style inspiration. 

Next up, discover the shocking color celebrities can’t stop wearing this year

Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas

Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas - Classic chicken and black bean enchiladas for those busy weeknights! Easy to assemble with a quick homemade enchilada sauce!

Classic chicken and black bean enchiladas for those busy weeknights! Easy to assemble with a quick homemade enchilada sauce!

Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas - Classic chicken and black bean enchiladas for those busy weeknights! Easy to assemble with a quick homemade enchilada sauce!

Ben texted one night, asking what we had for dinner when he got home from work. I joked and replied, “Butters’ famous chicken enchiladas”.

He quickly got home from work and sat down at the kitchen counter, ready to judge just how good these “famous enchiladas” actually were.

He took one bite and grew silent. Then kept eating. After about 5 minutes of silence, he put his fork down and said, “Babe, that is the best thing you have ever made.”

I looked at him and said, “Really? More so than the creamy red pepper shells?”

He said, “Yes, 10000x times yet.”

Now do I tell him that this is just one of my weeknight quick fixer-uppers or do I just keep that to myself?

I think I’ll keep it to myself. But even as a quick weeknight meal, these really may just be the best enchiladas ever! Using leftover rotisserie chicken and a quick, homemade enchilada sauce, it legit does not get any better (or quicker).

Plus, the leftovers taste even better the very next day.

Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas - Classic chicken and black bean enchiladas for those busy weeknights! Easy to assemble with a quick homemade enchilada sauce!

Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas

Classic chicken and black bean enchiladas for those busy weeknights! Easy to assemble with a quick homemade enchilada sauce!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 8 to 10 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed

For the enchilada sauce

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 small poblano pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. To make the enchilada sauce, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and poblano, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine chicken, black beans, cilantro and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
  5. To assemble the enchiladas, lay tortilla on a flat surface and spoon 1/2-3/4 cups of the chicken mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and remaining cheese.
  6. Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 25-30 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.

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