LOOK Loves: River Island’s Fruity Floral Vest

 If Stella McCartney and Miu Miu declare fruit fashionable, who are we to argue? Both designers sent zesty oranges, lemons and even bright bananas down the catwalk, and now the high street have caught on. Our must-have is River Island’s bow back vest, which mixes the fruity look with popping tropical florals – always a summer hit. One top, two trends. And it’s only £21.99. Forget Pret A Manger, we know where we’re going at lunch. GG   ...

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We Want Them Now: Very.co.uk's Dirty Diana Heels

Wowsers, check out these shoes from online Mecca  We love how the chic shade of nude (known for its pin-lengthening powers) is toughened up by the ankle buckle strap and utility laces. Plus the peep-toe is just the ticket to show off our pre-weekend pedicure. Hello, shoe heaven! SR ...

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Victoria Beckham And Jennifer Lopez Show Off Their Bods In Hollywood

With just six weeks to go until she gives birth to her fourth child, she’d be forgiven for putting her stiletto clad feet up. It doesn't look like pregnancy will be stopping her just yet - Victoria Beckham graced the red carpet like a pro as she stepped out in Hollywood yesterday to see her manager Simon Fuller receive his star on the walk of fame.   The ex-Spice Girl wore a black silk draped dress from her own Victoria Beckham fashionline, and her trademark super-high Christian Louboutin heels – she even used her handbag as a baby bump protector – resourceful!   Also at the event was Jennifer Lopez, who worked those famous curves in skin-tight Zac Posen – no room for donuts in that one, Jen! We’re dying to know what shampoo...

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Lipstick Shades for Summer 2011

Choosing a perfect lipstick shade according to weather is as important as selecting an eminent product. When it comes to summer you need to start beautifying your looks with latest lipstick shades for summer.Moist and smooth lips with perfect lipstick shades not only look beautiful but also contribute in enhancing looks. No doubt the lipstick is an integral part of your makeup thus lipstick shades keep changing with the mood of the time and occasion. And for that, framing of lips in line with latest lipstick shades is vital.Choosing a perfect lipstick shade according to weather is as important as selecting an eminent product. Lipstick shades must be selected according to weather and your lips shape. When it comes to summer you need...

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Beauty Tips for Teenage Girls

Some tips for the teenage girls to relight their true beauty.For all the teens the time to relight their hopes and true beauty is their teenage. So this time around, follow some simple tips for the teenage girls and enjoy the true beauty. The time to embark the journey of life with an absolute beauty starts with this age we call “teenage”, most of the girls are unaware of what should they be careful about, so they should look for some simple beauty tips.Teenage girls should not overdo on anything when it comes to the face. Since their skin is sensitive, even the moisturiser they use has to be mild, not for over dry skin, because a rich moisturiser used too much will block the pores and cause the problem of pimple. Besides, the use of...

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Chocolate Cheese Cake

This rich chocolaty cheese cake is easy to make at home without baking and develops an irresistible taste of cheese and chocolate on tongue.Ingredients:150g (5 oz) digestive biscuits45g (1 1/2 oz) butter110g (4 oz) caster sugar120ml whipping cream150g (5 oz) dark chocolate, melted and cooled2 tablespoons cocoa powder mixed with a little hot water1 (200g) cream cheeseMethod: Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter and 1 tablespoon of the caster sugarPress into an 18cm (7 in) cake tin and refrigerate.Whip cream until soft peak stage. Add cooled melted chocolate, then the cocoa powder mix.Blend well and set aside.Beat the cream cheese and remaining sugar togetherFold in cream/chocolate mixture and mix thoroughly.Spread into...

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Nickie Nina’s Exhibition at L'atelier

 Pakistani designers Nickie Nina are known to create exceptional outfits that always attract wide clientele for them. There collection showcased at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore honored them with indelible appreciation making them putting this collection at fashion store L'atelier in Islamabad. Nickie Nina’s Exhibition at L'atelier was attended by glam and glitz of city....

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L'Oréal Paris Launches Interactive Mall Animations

 The world’s leading beauty brand L’Oreal Paris has announced a brand new series of exciting and interactive Experts mall animations in Karachi and Lahore to celebrate beauty and skin care and to enlighten general publish with experts’ advice on skin care. The event was followed by a unique and expert beauty event open to visitors to treat themselves to the L’Oreal Paris beauty experience with their experts. These include specialized skin care services including; personalized skin consultations in Karachi and Lahore with L’Oréal Paris’ expert panelists including beauty therapist Peng Qureshi, cosmetologist Ujala Zia and dermatologists Dr. Khilji, Dr. Saadia and Rubina Hassan; Makeover services by Saba Ansari of Sabs in Karachi and Maram...

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Seems like Kats is on a roll… Like the cover??

 "C.S.I." star Marg Helgenberger will have a reduced role in the CBS drama's coming 12th season, which has turned out to be good planning: Now that a recent interview she gave has come to light, it's probably best that angry Justin Bieber fans not be able to predict her whereabouts after the actress described him as a "brat" during a guest-starring stint on the show. Admittedly, when I saw the New York Daily News headline, I thought it had to be a totally fabricated gossip story. But...there is video. Or, rather, there was; the copyright holder has had it pulled from YouTube.Helgenberger was visiting a French outlet of Europe1, to talk about her show (which is adorably known in France as "Les Experts"). Naturally, the subject...

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Katrina on Filmfare, May 2011.

 Seems like Kats is on a roll… Like the cover??...

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Katrina Kaif smoking HOT on Vogue India!!! May 2011…

 Katrina Kaif looks super hot, flaunting her figure in the black Bordelle bodice wrap corset, black shorts with thigh suspenders and a translucent, gauzy skirt.The magazine is the special makeover issue and quite rightly highlights Katrina’s transition from a cutesy girl to a siren. Talking about Katrina’s reinvention, Anaita Shroff Adajania, Fashion Director of Vogue India, said: “Katrina best exemplifies the makeover theme. The idea for the shoot was to bring out the rawness to her sensuality. It’s a side of her that has been unseen. At the shoot, she willingly experimented and transformed into a sultry siren. We love this side of her and we love her reinvention!”...

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Sonya Batla Exhibits Monsoon 2011 Lawn Collection

Known for creating extravagant outfits for women, Pakistani fashion designer Sonya Batla has just launched her latest monsoon 2011 lawn collection that she is showcasing at the Imperial, Do Talwar, Clifton, Clifton, Karachi.Fashion designer Sonya Batla strives to feast her clientele with excellent pieces created for different weathers. Currently, she is showcasing her latest monsoon collection at an exhibition held at the Imperial, Do Talwar, Clifton, Clifton, Karachi. The exhibition has been started from 17 May, 2011 and will end on 19 May, 20...

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Mona Laizza says Goodbye to TV

After the fame and success of Veena Malik, Meera, Ali Zafar and Rahat Ali Khan in Bollywood, It’s now model-cum-actress Mona Laizza looking forward to venture into Bollywood.After the silent release of her debut film ‘Kajraare’ with actor Himesh Reshammiya, Mona did felt heartbroken. However, it has not stopped her to flaunt her beauty and charm in India.While talking about her TV Projects in Pakistan, Mona said, “Currently, I am waiting for my TV projects to complete. Right now two of my dramas are on air from private TV channels, and they will be my last projects for TV. I am going to India in July again for a longer period and will focus on my film career,”When asked if she has plans to do Pakistani films she replied, “Lollywood isn’t...

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Perfect Purse for your personality

Some of us underestimate the power of the purse. I do not mean this in the economic or the financial sense. What I meant to say is that most of us women consider the purse as something to hold whatever items we need to carry with us whenever we go out.But the thing is, beyond being a container for our lipstick, our car keys, wallet, and all those things we could not possibly survive a trip outside our houses without, a purse is a fashion accessory, and a powerful one at that too. A purse underscores your look and highlights the curves of the body. We may not realize it, but whoever looks at us most likely gets his or her eyes drawn first to the purse we are carrying. Therefore, a purse can build your look up or demolish it entirely.Thankfully,...

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Tips for Concealer Application

According to various beauticians, concealer is one of the most important cosmetic accessories, for women. They consider it as an important cosmetic accessory which helps to even out skin, hide blemishes and cover up common face flaws like eye circles and scars. Check out these tips for concealer application.The first step of using concealer is to find the right shade for your skin tone. You can always find the right shades from Alfateh, HKB and others. After finding the right shade the most important thing is to learn how to blend the concealer properly, you will get a flawless look.This tip suggests that when looking at a concealer, it is best that you test the brand before you buy it. Test the colour on your neck and below your ear....

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Beauty Tips for a Healthy Glowing Skin

Looking healthy and beautiful is every girl’s dream belonging to any age group. These days, there are innumerable products available in the markets which claim to give a beautiful skin within no time.Also, the laser and cosmetic technology has become so much advanced that each day some new treatment for skin care crops up. But in order to get a good, healthy and glowing skin in true sense, it is very important to keep ones inner self clean and follow the ever-green basic beauty tips for getting a perfect skin.These beauty tips are fit for all types of skins, may the skin type be Asian, African, American etc and they are suitable for all types of complexions. If a woman or a teenage girl follows them regularly then no other artificial...

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Perfect homemade beauty products

It is said that beauty is in the eye of beholder and to enhance that beauty Pakistani women can do so much just by sitting at home. Not only these beauty products are cheaper but are always fresh and one knows how exactly what ingredients are being used on your skin. So Pakistani ladies follow these homemade beauty products and stay beautiful.Lemon Hair Spray: For this homemade beauty product, cut lemon into piece and squeeze their juice in a glass bowl. Add the lemon pieces and water in simmering water and cook it until the mixture has been reduced by half. Use cheesecloth to strain out the lemon pieces and cool down the liquid. After cooling the liquid put it in a clean spray bottle which can be kept for a week in a fridge and will...

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Flaunt your Feet in Sexy High Heels!

 High heels. Enough said. The word says it all. A girl can never have enough of these beauties to enliven her life; it’s the high heel shoes rather than the diamonds that are indeed a girl’s best friend, or so I like to believe.Self confidence comes with the perfect pair of stilettos. Stilettos are high heel shoes on women that are thinner than spiker heels. They are the standard against which all high heel fashion trends are measured. A woman’s wardrobe is incomplete without having the perfect pair of stilettos to flaunt her feet in. The best thing about high heel shoes is that they make your feet look sexier and miraculous.Another type of high heels is platform shoes. They are shoes, boots or sandals with thick soles at least four...

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Interviews Angelina Jolie

There is so much interest in you and your family. How does this affect you?Angelina Jolie: 'I've made a point to not let it change the way I live my life, other than I carefully plan my holidays or where we go. I think the only time it is hard is when the kids want to go somewhere. I've had so many people offer to take my children to Disneyland or places that I can't take them, and they don't understand how upsetting that is because I can't do that.'What is Brad like as a father?Angelina Jolie: 'Brad is a brilliant father. We both love being parents and we love out kids. They are just the joy of our lives. We are constantly in awe and amazed by them.'How do you manage to juggle being a mother with everything else you do? Angelina...

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Serena Williams, it is not your Wedding Day

The whole world seems to overcome the Royal Wedding fever but Serena Williams is still under its influence. Yes her Oscar de la Renta white wedding gown says it all!Serena Williams donned a white gown with a lace bodice and feathered skirt at the Met Gala night. The dress looked just amazing, but alas Serena ruined the charm out it by wearing it on such an occasion.  Secondly the strapless gown didn’t go well with her figure. To top off her wedding inspired look, Serena paired it with a chunky hat. Well, here again Serena made a boo boo! The hat sapped out the elegance out of dress and made her look over glamorous on a night like th...

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Leighton Meester Posing for Lovestruck Fragrance

Bridal queen Vera Wang is all set to launch her latest ‘lovestruck’ fragrance with stunning Leighton Meester posing enchantingly on a windy, chilly November day.Dolled up in an enchanted magenta couture gown by Vera Wang, Meester stands elegantly on her balcony, taking us back on famous Romeo and Juliet balcony scene, while her Romeo totally ‘lovestruck’ climbs up to her balcony with a bouquet of red roses.The sensual juice is bottled up inside a transparent bottle with a mesmerizing magenta flower bedecked cap. The scent is concocted by Givaudan’s Stephen Nilsen in collaboration with Doreen Bollhofer, has top notes of pink guava and angelica flower, a heart of tuberose and lotus blossom and a dry down of precious woods and sheer musk.While...

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Versace to launch Young Versace

 Versace is all set to launch a ‘glamorous and colorful’ childrenswear line entitled Young Versace next year.Gian Giacomo Ferraris, chief executive officer of Versace said, "This is a high-end, glamorous and colorful collection in line with the brand's essence, with a touch of rock 'n' roll. Donatella Versace strongly supports and is behind the project, we have a state-of-the-art technological platform and supply chain, and we directly manage our core business."The children’s collection, which is aimed at children up to the age of 12, will incorporate the label’s iconic symbols, such as the Greek frieze and the Medusa with a more youthful twi...

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The Romance of McQueen’s Savage Beauty at Met Museum

 After the breathtaking show of Kate Middleton’s wedding gown, Alexander McQueen exhibits its ‘Savage Beauty’ at Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute. The event was dedicated to late Alexander McQueen, who committed suicide last February.The event entitled ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ featured a display of over 100 ensembles and 70 accessories Alexander created over nearly two decades.A diverse number of celebrities including fashion designers Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Valentino, Stella McCartney, Zac Posen, and models Coco Rocha, Miranda Kerr, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bundchen and Hollywood stars such as Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayak dazzled the event with their presen...

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Plan your Dream Luxury Home

World renowned architect John Henry loves to design European and American luxury homes as he takes inspiration from old world archaeology and medieval to Renaissance architecture.Architects of today have designed the luxury portfolio samples which represent the making of historical European and American traditional styles-dream homes.There is variety to choose from luxury homes styles plans which begin fromClassical Beaux Arts to Modern Movement Contemporary plans and toMediterranean Revival, Victorian, English Tudor, Tuscan villa and palace, French provincial chateau, castles and manors of various designs.The services provided by these architects include major remodelling and alternate designs to existing plan layouts.  Whether...

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New look men’s hair styles

 Hairstyle is an important part of one’s personality as it is equally important for all of us. It is the first thing which is noticed in first glance. In contrast to women hair styles men have more types of hairstyles. It is very important for men to choose hairstyle carefully as it completely changes personality. Stay up to date in style with latest hair trends for men.The first thing to care about before keeping any hairstyle is that it should suit you. Short spikey, long and straight men’s hairstyles are considered stylish and make men trendy. Finely dressed hairstyle is considered classic hairstyle whereas all other hairstyles revolve around the hairstyles mentioned below.Short-Length Hairstyle for menIn short-length hairstyles...

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New York City Ballet Gala Spring 2011

 A sartorial sight of lace, sparkle, tulle, trains and elegance amused all at New York City Ballet’s Gala. New York City Ballet’s Gala is an annual festival for spring fashion life. Luxurious red carpet event was dusty old ballet that excited everyone as the curtain rose. The hot subject of this great event was, ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ by Bertolt Brecht and Lynne Taylor Corbett’s debut of Kurt Weill. The event was about Whelan dances by Wendy Whelan, LuPone sings by Patti LuPone and vice such as lust, gluttony, greed and envy.Celebs attending this red carpet event include Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Peter Martins, Harry Kargman, Arie Kopelman, Coco Kopelman, Jill Kargman, Brooke Shields, Carmen Dell’Orefice, Vanessa ...

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Barcelona Bridal Week 2011/2012

 Barcelona Bridal Week 2011/2012 from May 10, 2011 to May 15, 2011 for wedding dresses to make brides look beautiful and elegant. Famous as ‘World Capital for Brides’, Barcelona is going to have festivities of its annual bridal week, Barcelona Bridal Week 2011 in Spain from 10-15 May, 2011 with the most proficient professional Fashion Trade Fair showcasing most acclaimed national and international firms there.Glamour, prestige and high end bridal designs are the identity of Barcelona Bridal Week 2011/2012 that attracts a wide clientele and crème de la crème of world to Spain bestowing latest bridal collections, bridal gowns, grooms dresses, communion, evening attires, ceremonial wear and accessories. The six fashion...

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Latest cosmetics Trends

 Every day you wake up and start the same routine and the ending goal is to be attractive - maybe more attractive than yesterday. Maybe you put on some mascara; maybe some gloss and some blush and look exactly the same as you do daily. Every now and then, it’s time for a cosmetics revamp to keep your look fresh and modern. This season makeup is bold and dramatic. Here’s our tried and tested picks to add some critically sexy colors to your lookWet/Dry Eyeshadow:Try Bourjois wet and dry eye shadows. Watch what a little water will do for that nock ‘em-dead look.Glitter Eyeshadow:Try some powder eye shadows from Manic Panic. These richly pleasing long-wearing eye shadows are packed with pigment and micro glitter. Buy single colors...

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Splash into Watermelon for glowing beauty!

 Summer is here and sun is shining with all its fury and might and I am sure your fridge is loaded with the fresh and chill cubes of watermelon. Watermelon in summers is totally irresistible, its juicy sensation when tickles our taste buds, gives a feeling of freshness and zest!You all must be aware of enormous health benefits, this water-filled rosy fruit has, but this summer let’s dive into its fruity sensation and give our skin some yummy treats. This green-colored hard ball has got an entire skin glowing beauty package hidden inside it, all you have to do is to read on to discover the amazing skin care beauty tips that watermelon offers.For a soft and supple skin, take a cup of watermelon pulp and apply on face and neck, rinse face...

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Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011

  Dubai Fashion Week 2011 – A Fashion FiestaDubai Fashion Week 2011 is a delightful fashion trade event and a fascinating fashion fiesta for fashion designers and buyers whose spell is going to start from April 19-23, 2011 in Zabeel Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre.The mega fashion opportunity Dubai Fashion Week 2011 is a 'By Invitation Only' that aims to promote seasonal prêt a porter of many of UAE and international fashion designers by endowing them a valuable platform.Dubai Fashion Week 2011 has declared its team of fashion designers to showcase Fall/Winter 2011 collection at Dubai Fashion Week 2011 providing opportunity to six young ladies in the UAE. Amongst the 50 international fashion designers, the designers honored at top...

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L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival

 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival LMFF 2011 is an Australian premium fashion festival from Melbourne. L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF 2011) kicks off to dedicate an entire week from March 14 to 20, 2011, to fashion, beauty, business and creativity.  L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF 2011) one of the mega fashion extravaganzas to happen in Australia, offering a diverse range of activities to embrace fashion, arts, social interaction and commercial ideas. This year’s L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF 2011) comes up with never-seen-before 2011 cultural program bringing an amazing selection of exhibitions, films, workshops and other events as part of 2011 Cultural Program, giving everyone the opportunity...

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Osama bin laden’s niece Super model in USA

A girl born in California, then to 10 years living in Saudi Arabia, then my parents took her to Europe. September 11, 2001 she was in the U.S., and after those tragic events, decided to change its dangerous name of the father and took his mother’s surname. In an interview, she studiously avoids all questions pertaining to her notorious uncle.Very sorry for me this girl, she will have to pay for the “act” of his uncle. Relatives can not choose! &nb...

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Make Up Your Eyes for Evening

When evening calls for a glamorous look, you want to focus on making your eyes amazing. Here are eight simple steps to making up your eyes for evening.   1. Prep your eyes with concealer. Concealer can be used to cover up under eye circles or just the bluish discoloration just under your inner eye. To cover dark under eye circles, apply three dots of concealer under each eye. Start at the inner corner where skin tends to be darkest, then under the pupil and the third on the outer edge.   2. Apply eye base to your lid Eye base is the secret to keeping your shadow in place for hours. Without properly priming your lid first, your eye shadow will likely end up a greasy line in your crease.   3. Apply shadow....

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A Simple Beauty Tip for a Bride-to-be before Wedding

After waiting and dreaming all these years about getting married, finally the day is here when it is actually time for your own wedding. For a bride, a million beauty tips are given and lots of extra care is advised but we have just one beauty tip for you which indeed surpasses the need of any other beauty tip.Our simple beauty tip is just to “be yourself”. Yes! At the moment you might think that this is such a crazy advice and how can it possibly be a beauty tip. But the truth is that it is something which is the key to being beautiful.In Pakistan, where we have strong associations with our rich traditions and culture, a wedding is very specifically designed around the particular traditions and customs. May it be an arrange marriage...

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Beauty & Style Tips Home Spa What makes you Feel like a Spa at Home?

Especially in summers, body is full of stress and needs pampering. But the high budgeted professional spas do not allow us to give a big hit to our wallets, so why not enjoy a home spa experience right at in your own bathroom.In our over occupied busy schedules and nerve-racking lives, one needs to take out little time out for himself to relax and revitalize. Even if you take out time, the high-priced professional spas don’t allow you to enjoy the facilities on regular basis. Though a day at the spa can be a superb way chill out, but a home spa experience created in your own bathroom would make it a heaven.Home spas in summer are very essential. Because not only the busy tiring schedules but also the harsh hot weather makes the body...

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Fresh Cucumber Sandwich for Summer Tea Time

This healthy fresh tea time cucumber sandwich will give you a complete dose of vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and calcium, all packed in one!Ingredients:Cream CheeseChicken (boiled and shredded)SaltBlack pepperGarlic powderOlive oilCucumberMethod: Sauté boiled and shredded chicken in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and mix it with cream cheese, add garlic powder, salt and black pepperPlace the chicken mixture on a soft fresh bread slice and place 6 to 7 fresh cucumber slices and place a bread slice on the top.Enjoy your fresh cucumber sandwich with t...

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