Koda Kumi Performs “Poppin’ love cocktail Feat. TEEDA” On CDTV

Hey Everyone!
Some news on Koda Kumi today!
On the August 13th episode of CDTV, Koda Kumi performed “Poppin’ love cocktail feat. TEEDA”,
a song off her 50th single, “4 TIMES“!
She performs extra fun while jumping around and rocking out to her new song, and talk about that cute outfit! OMG! SO CUTE!!

Check out the performance below:

2011.08.14. CDTV～ by nyonmimi


Source: DailyMotion.com
Photo: DailyMotion.com

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What I Love: White Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bars

Hey Beauties..
How is your Friday morning going? :)
I wanted to post this recipe for "White Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bars".
You will LOVE these as they are pretty and sweet.
Here is how to make them below..

Enjoy these spiced, moist, cake-like bars with a delicously creamy cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
2:45 Hrs:Mins
Makes
49 bars

Bars
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)*
2 cups Gold Medal® white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Cream Cheese Frosting
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening.
In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves. Spread in pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Frost bars. Cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Makes 49 bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
*Check labels carefully when buying canned pumpkin. Two kinds are available: plain pumpkin, with no added sugar or spices, and pumpkin pie mix, which has sugar and spices.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Bar)


Recipe & Image from: http://www.bettycrocker.com/

Enjoy!
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Simi

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HyunA Performs “Just Follow” FT B’s Zico On ‘Music Bank’

Hey Lovelies!
Kpop's HyunA hit up the stage of "Music Bank" to perform her newest single "Just Follow".
For this performance she sang with Rapper Zico.
I adore her high ponytail and very stylish outfit!

Check out her performance below:



Source: Youtube.com
Photo: Youtube.com

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Simi

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HyunA Performs “Just Follow” FT Zico On ‘M! Countdown’

Hey Dolls!
HyunA has just hit up the stage of "M! Countdown" to perform her newest single "Just Follow" with Rapper Zico.
The two can be seen with their flawless rapping skills and sporting fabulous outfits.
Also HyunA's hair is so pretty!
Wouldn't they make such a super cute couple? :)

Check out the performance below:



Source: Youtube.com
Photo: M Countdown & Youtube.com

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Simi

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I Love It Perfume: Britney Spears Fantasy

Hey Beauties!

Time for another "I Love It Perfume" posts.

I been getting lots of great emails for you guys requesting more of these posts so, I will definitly do more for you!

I love all your sweet emails too!!

Well today's is a fragrance by "Britney Spears" called "Fantasy".

Now this one is the first release from the "Fanstasy" inspired family of fragrances by the singer.

It has been a top favorite of mine for as long as it has been out. 

It was released back in September of 2005.

The "Tag Line" is "Everybody has one" ooohh.. so mysterious!

A little more about it:

A magic love potion of sweet temptation that leaves a tantalizing trail of embracing sensuality. 

Enchantment....the fantasy begins with an enticing mix of lush red lychee, golden quince, and exotic kiwi. 

Chase... a playful tease with a delicious trail of temptation,laced with yummy Cupcake Accord, Jasmine Petals, and sexy White Chocolate Orchid. 

Captivate...as the story ends a spell is cast with a surprising finish of Creamy Musk, Enchanted Orris Root, and Sensual Woods.

You can DEFINITLY smell the Cupcake & sweet side of this fragrance,

it's what I love about it so much, is that is smells so FUN & Cotton Candy scent like.

It makes me smile and makes my day so fun and fresh!.

You must own this fragrance in your perfume collection!

It's easily one of my top favorites and I love it so much!

Be on the lookout soon for more "I Love It Perfume" posts on my favorite fragrances! :)

FTC Disclaimer:

My family member purchased this Fragrance as a gift for me.

All opinions are my own.

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Simi

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What I Love: Creamy Mango Smoothies

Hey Dolls!
How is your Wednesday morning going? :)
Here is a Bright and Fun yummy addictive recipe for a drink called "Creamy Mango Smoothies",
and here is how to make it..

Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women shares a recipe! You're 10 minutes and four ingredients away from a delicious blender drink.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
10 Minutes
Makes
6 servings

2 mangoes, seed removed, peeled and chopped (2 cups)
2 cups mango sorbet
2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt
1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk or soymilk

In blender, place ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.
Pour into 6 glasses. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings (1 cup each)

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Did You Know?:
Mango adds vitamins A and C, and the yogurt and milk add calcium and vitamin D.
Purchasing:
For the best flavor and color, choose ripe mangoes; look for skins that are yellow with blushes of red.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 200(Calories from Fat 10),Total Fat 1g(Saturated Fat 1/2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 75mg;Total Carbohydrate 43g(Dietary Fiber 1g,Sugars 36g),Protein 5g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 15.00%;Vitamin C 30.00%;Calcium 20.00%;Iron 0.00%;Exchanges:0 Starch;1 Fruit;1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;1/2 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;0 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:3;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: http://www.bettycrocker.com/

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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New Promo For The 8th & Final Season Of Desperate Housewives

Hey Dolls!
As I posted last week, it was announced that ABC Show "Desperate Housewives" would finally be coming to an end as this upcoming 8th season of Desperate Housewives would be the last.
As the show was supposed to be extended into an ninth season, it was surprising to fans that the network decided to cut their long standing, high-rating show short, but it is now revealed that it was the decision of Creator Marc Cherry.
At the TCA this weekend, Marc expressed his appreciation to the fans, his cast and the network for the last 8 years of his career and he explained why he felt like it was time to end the show a season early. He said:
“I wanted to go out when the network still saw us as a viable show and a force to contend with. We felt from a creative standpoint that this was the right time. I feel so good about it.”
He was also asked about how the cast took the news and he admited there was a "touch of shock" for the ladies. He added:
“I’ve spoken to over half of them. It was bittersweet and lovely, because the women knew there was the possibility… They said some very lovely things to me about how I’ve changed their lives and careers. I truly, truly love every one of them. [They] fill me up with such emotion inside; I love my cast. [They're] people who are smart enough to be grateful.”
I'm very upset about the 8th season being it's last.
But also I'm excited to see all the secrets and stories unfold in this 2011//2012 years.
Be sure to watch the Season 8 START UP On September 25th at 9/8c and to keep you till then,
here is little new promo!

Watch the promo below:

Source: http://abc.go.com/shows/desperate-housewives
Photo: http://abc.go.com/shows/desperate-housewives

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Simi

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What I Love: Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting

Hey Everyone!
Happy Monday!!
Today's recipe is called "Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting" and they are a yummy-filled healthy twist cake with Vitamins A & Iron.
I adore this recipe as it's full of healthy spices and ingredients.
Here is how to make it below..

Tempting flavors of pumpkin pie and warm, buttery frosting--what could be better on an autumn afternoon?

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
2:05 Hrs:Mins
Makes
48 bars

Bars
2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 eggs

Frosting
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 4 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour (or spray with baking spray with flour).
In large bowl, beat bar ingredients with electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk until smooth and spreadable. Immediately spread frosting over cooled bars. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. If desired, garnish each bar with orange peel strip.
Makes 48 bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Kitchen Tips:
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of spices to flavor pumpkin. If you want to make your own, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.
Browned butter has a nutty aroma. Carefully watch browning butter and remove the pan from the heat as soon as the butter begins to brown. Heated butter in a hot pan continues to darken as it cools. Do not use margarine in this recipe; margarine is made from vegetable oil and does not brown.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Bar)Calories 100(Calories from Fat 35),Total Fat 4g(Saturated Fat 1g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 10mg;Sodium 70mg;Total Carbohydrate 16g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 12g),Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 15.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 2.00%;Exchanges:0 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: http://www.bettycrocker.com/

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Avex Releases New Koda Kumi "V.I.P. The Making" Mini Clip

Candy!

Hey Dolls!
OMGDOUBLEABC!
Avex the company Koda Kumi is on, they JUST uploaded a new youtube video, a clip of "V.I.P." the making!!
The clip is super fun to see Kumi behind the scenes and I'm excited to see the FULL making/behind the scenes video soon.
I hope they release the full version soon. :)
I included some photo's above and to watch the clip..

Click here to see the video clip:



Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/avexnetwork
Photo: http://www.youtube.com/user/avexnetwork

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Simi

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What I Love: Lemon-Raspberry Cream Bars

Hey Everyone!
This recipe is called "Lemon-Raspberry Cream Bars" and they are SO scrumptious!
A soft romantic treat for your loved ones.
Here is how to make them..


Lemon bars are a breeze to make when cake mix gives you a jumpstart. Raspberry preserves and cream cheese bump up the yum factor.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
2:10 Hrs:Mins
Makes
48 bars

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® lemon cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup raspberry preserves
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
12 oz white chocolate baking bars, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons powdered sugar

Heat oven 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening.
In large bowl, mix cake mix, butter and eggs with spoon until well blended. With greased or floured fingers, press evenly in pan.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and crust begins to pull away from sides of pan or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Spread evenly with preserves. Cool 30 minutes.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and milk with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt white chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently. Add warm melted white chocolate to cream cheese mixture; beat on medium speed until creamy (mixture may look slightly curdled). Carefully spread over preserves. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over top. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Makes 48 bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Success:
Don't be tempted to use reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) instead of regular cream cheese. The white chocolate-cream cheese filling may not get firm enough, even when refrigerated.
Variation:
For Lemon-Strawberry Cream Bars, use strawberry preserves instead of the raspberry.
Special Touch:
Present these pretty spring bars on a cake pedestal decorated with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Bar)Calories 130(Calories from Fat 60),Total Fat 7g(Saturated Fat 4g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 20mg;Sodium 110mg;Total Carbohydrate 17g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 12g),Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 2.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 4.00%;Iron 0.00%;Exchanges:0 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.



Recipe & Image from: http://www.bettycrocker.com/

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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