Jody Watley. Moving Day

Click here to view: http://www.jodywatley.net  the latest posts and have a look around the site which has undergone a 2012 makeover! More additions coming.

Nature's Beauty Rewind. Three Essentials for 2012.

For the New Year, you may want to revisit the 'lime' - great for detoxing the liver and weight loss.

Lime:
http://jodywatleyblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/natures-beauty-limes.html

Vitamin E:
(A natural anti-oxidant and anti-aging secret, I take a capsule everyday to help keep Father Time at bay!) I also use the oil on my face at night as a moisturizer.
http://jodywatleyblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/natures-beauty-vitamin-e-oil.html

Coconut Oil:
Don't sleep on the benefits of Coconut Oil.
http://jodywatleyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/natures-beauty-coconut-oil.html

Life Notes. Go!

I hope the New Year is off to a terrific start for everyone and I hope your holiday was full of bliss - or at least not too much stress. Happy New Year!!!

My posts haven't been as frequent while I have been trying to decide if I should consolidate the blog into my website or keep it separate.

Whether your plans are big or the philosophy is to take small realistic steps to a greater goal or resolution; the thing is to do it, get started - Get moving towards your goals.

Most of us fall short and it's human nature to get discouraged. Don't beat yourself up if you fall off or fall short - just start over.

Go!

Art and Fashion.

Illustration: Natsuki Olani for ChiChia London.

(Via): http://six-magazine.co.uk/2011/09/26/fashion-africa/

Classic Style. Today's Inspiration

Pat Cleveland. Vintage

Thought of the Day.

Begin.

Thought Of The Day.

Classic Stylewatch. GUCCI Blue Suede Shoes

Gucci Platform. 2011

As seen in Vogue 1970's.

A fashion and style staple of the 70's is the platform shoe. The distinction would be that in that era, some men rivaled the women in rocking and dancing in the style. Certain fashion silhouettes from the 70's including the platform shoe were drawn from the 40's and 20's.

Gucci's new and divine blue suede pump proves some things never go out of style remaining classic with a few modern design tweaks and updates. 

Nature's Beauty Rewind. Today's Top Three

Since starting the blog, I've made an effort to include posts about natural and whole foods, oils and so forth to remind and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Natural antioxidants, vitamins and benefits for taking care of the inside as much as the visual appearance are key. In a time where more food products are processed with chemicals and synthetic by-products don't overlook the beauty of nature's bountiful options.

Here are a few reminders:

1. Kale:
http://jodywatleyblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/natures-beauty-kale.html

2. Garlic:
http://jodywatleyblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/natures-beauty-garlic.html

3. Olive Oil
http://jodywatleyblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/natures-beauty-olive-oil.html

H&M Menswear Lookbook SS 2012

Mix and match. Add your own flair.

Quote Of The Day.

"The biggest room in the world, is the room for improvement." - Unknown

Art and Fashion. DIOR 'Inspirations'

Inspirations come in all forms. In most everything I've done or dreamed about in my career there's always been something that has in it's way sparked another creative thought or vision. What we make of inspirations and how they are interpreted from a personal point of view need not be literal. This is beautiful.

Illustration: Katsushika Hokusai. 'The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, from Thirty Six Views of Mt. Fuji 1830-32' and hand painted Suzurka-San coat, 2007 Couture Collection.














Read more about the book release and see more image previews: Via The Cut: Here

Classic Style. Avedon and Lauren Hutton

I love this video, it's definitely 'Chameleon' inspiration. Avedon is one of the great photographers of all time and of course Lauren Hutton is a legendary model.
70's glam rocks!

Window Shopping. Yves St. Laurent

Dear Santa,
I really like the shoes, the bags, the wallet and the wrist cuff. Please and thank you for the indulgence :-)

Photo: Via YSL Boutique. The Beverly Center. Los Angeles, CA

Art and Fashion.

Paris Fashion Week. Spring 2012. Haider Ackerman

Milan Fashion Week. Spring 2012. Marni

Visit the artists site to view her work. You can buy prints and there's also a nice holiday card selection to purchase. 

Illustrations Via: Beverly Brown

View her site: Here

Thought Of The Day.

Men's Lookbook. Zara

This is a nice combination for Fall-winter from ZARA.


Photo (Via) ZARA Men's Lookbook: Here

On My Holiday Wish List. Coco Rocha for Senhoa Sophorn

Dear Santa,

I'd like this chain necklace from Coco Rocha for Senhoa Sophorn seen at one of my favorite style sites The Zoe report. Please and Thank You!

Photo: (Via) The Zoe Report: Here

Jody Watley Fashion Theorum

'Larger Than Life' (name of my second solo album) - means for me to live life to it's fullest and beyond what you think your potential is, what you or others may think is possible - or can be. You never know unless you try and DO!

I'm a free style girl, always have been always will be. Individuality and fearlessness from the inside out is something I've always tried to convey as well. Knowing what works best for yourself and owning that - is style to me.
Be the best you - everyone else is already taken!

Video Montage, Courtesy of Ray Easmon
London, England

From My Kitchen. Tiny Butter Rolls

Just in time for Thanksgiving and by special request I'm reposting my recipe for homemade dinner butter rolls. Everyone who has experienced them raves about them and wants to take some home. My daughter and son know I only make them twice a year because they take so long to make and it also adds to the sense of something special. Making them are a labor of love for me and there's such a sense of joy when the yeast has risen, all light an fluffy. Try this recipe! I love to cook and Thanksgiving cooking with it's savory and warmth is always an occasion I look forward to.

1 1/4 ounce package of dry active yeast 

1 cup lukewarm water

1 egg, beaten well until smooth

3/4 cup of sugar

A pinch of salt

1 cup of milk, scalded

1 cup of butter, melted

1 cup melted butter (save for end process)

Flour

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Whisk lightly. Add egg (already beaten), blend lightly. Add sugar, warm (not hot) milk, melted butter, a lot of love and blend. Knead in flour until the dough isn't sticky, then place on floured board. Butter large bowl and placed kneaded dough inside. Cover with towel, keep in warm area of kitchen for two hours or one hour if using rapid rise active yeast. 

When doubled in bulk, smile because it means your dough did indeed rise! Lightly place fist into the risen dough and place on floured board. Knead lightly (over kneading makes the dough tough) on floured board and lightly roll out - do not flatten.

Use floured shot glass (for miniatures, my preference) or other circle shape cutter. Use melted butter (your preference), fold placing on cookie sheet (buttered of course). 

Let rise in warm area in kitchen until fluffy (approx. another hour). Before baking, lightly brush tops with half and half or heavy cream for a bit of shine mixed with a splash of sugar and melted butter also brushed across cut dough.

Bake in preheated oven at 375, pay attention, keep the love flowing and don't lose track of time while these treats are in the oven. 

Remove when golden (approximately 15 minutes depending on your oven, the key is to pay attention to all steps of the process) - Enjoy!