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Mon Obsession Du Jour
Back to Basics: There’s nothing like a good old plate of traditional home-made “Loubyeh bil Zeit.”
This one had a real nice kick to it, with some cayenne pepper and sweet paprika. Merci Mamma! Bisoux
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Mon Obsession Du Jour
If you haven’t heard of Slutterhouse yet, then you should consider moving closer to the city. They’ve been around for awhile, trotting between Paris and Beirut with their electro-pop rock-inspired hits. I recently followed them on Twitter and fell on their new hot track Rachel with another band named Sleigh Bells.
Finally, a Lebanese act sans the cheese… Bisoux
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Mon Obsession Du Jour
Here’s a song that will help you decide whether or not you wanna hit up a club this weekend. It’s none other than Benny Bennassi featuring Kelis, apl.de.ap, & Jean-Baptiste performing “Spaceship.” And I’m gonna say that after listening, it’s probably gonna be a YES!
So get High. Bisoux
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Mon Obsession du Jour
There is something about Tsunami's Pacific Storm Salad that was irresistible, the crab, cucumber and corn were soaked in the sweetest teryaki-ish dressing that i couldn't exactly figure out. Do not attempt to share. Bisoux
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IVY’s Favorite Things
I discovered a new drink this weekend- and it’s really something! For those of you who don’t like spicy drinks this one is definitely not for you.
Ruby Red- the name reminds me of Dorothy's red shiny shoes in the Wizard Of Oz. Dragonfly in Gemmayzeh makes it with real red chili peppers!
TSC Signature in Downtown makes undeniably one of the best Lebanonized chicken curries Beirut has to offer with some fluffly Basmati rice. You can grab it for a quick lunch break- just make sure you don't have a meeting right after 
I like to taste more than I like to cook. But this weekend I decided to try my hand at baking. I made this amateur chocolate cake made with cocoa powder. Betty Crocker ain't got nothin on me!
No cake is complete without the sweetest icing on top and Who knew icing could be so easy to make? All you need is vanilla extract, lots of sugar and some butter et voila! Bisoux
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Posted in IVY Lebanon-Eats, Mon Obsession du Jour
IVY’s Red Carpet Watch
Although I'm not usually a fan, Mrs. Witherspoon looks elegant in that amazing Jason Wu dress matched up with black Louboutins (*sigh*), she doesn't usually strike me as the super-stylish type but this look is def working for her.
Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl glows in a powder blue cocktail dress by our very own Elie Saab. Her clutch and bag are by Jimmy Choo.
Always one to love the shimmers, JLo wears a minidress from one my favorite homegrown designers; Zuhair Murad and also matches them with a pair of Jimmy Choo's.
Although I'm not usually a fan of this slouchy Twilight star Kristen Stewart actually looks hot in this super-sexy Valentino minidress. I'm really feeling the black lace this season. She matches her outfit with those black pumps by Brian Atwood.
I don't think anyone can love a Hervè Leger bandage dress more than me. But this is a very rare example of how even a Leger can look raunchy. Christina Aguilera totally ruins this otherwise delicious Hervè Leger Monica Novelty peach bandage dress with her trashy extensions, vulgar makeup and horrendous cleavage. TAKE IT OFF you ruining it for us!
Eva Mendes looks princess-like in this trademark-pink chiffon gown by Christian Dior. I don't usually like beads ( meaning "chak" in Lebanese fashion lingo) but the gold leafs give this gown the perfect touch.
I saved the best for last. I am just about ready to kill for this outfit. Keira Knightley looks picture-perfect decked head-to-toe in Chanel. The bag, the blazer, the heels the dress, I'm gonna cry in envy! Bisoux!
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IVY’s Outfit Of The Week
- H&M Camel Coat
- MARC JACOBS ‘The Large Single’ Shoulder Bag $625 , also loving the pink one
River Island bare-all leggings
We all love us some designer gear- but that can burn some major holes in our wallets. That’s why you gotta mix’n'match. All it takes is the right kinda boots or handbag to make that H&M coat and River Island leggings look like a million dollars. Bisoux
