Foodie Fridays: Sushi Sessions

Sushi Date Anyone? 

Why Sushi is your best bet when dining out… 

low fat, high omega 3’s and a dash of deliciousness for your taste buds!

Want to host a sushi session at your abode? We've found the perfect website to do just that. With flash animations to show you how to make a variety of sushi rolls, you'll be hosting sushi nights monthly!

Let's roll...makemysushi.com

{PS} Let's not forget... the fried rolls, tempura appetizers and cream cheese stuffed "philly rolls" are not included in this low fat line up of sushi options to indulge in! 

Bon A Petit!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

Wedd's-Day 1.0

Help the fella’s fit in with a few masculine touches that will ease the nerves. 

A canoe is a great way to keep drinks cool and on display for a relaxed water-side rehearsal party.  

A cigar bar or a small scale swivel bar is a great way to give the groom’s guys their bonding time.

Happy Planning!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

The Monday Mantra 11.0

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CASE OF THE MONDAYS?

Turn your Monday upside down with positive thoughts and pictures too good not to smile at. 
We’re still grinning from ear to ear…

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

The Sunday Stretch

Break the Sunday Routine…

Start your day with 8 simple yoga poses that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the week ahead. 

After your through, enjoy the rest of your day! Make use of every minute. 

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

Foodie Fridays: Quinoa Fried Rice

The weekend is when we’re most likely to dig into something that isn’t as “healthy” as our daily planned meals throughout the work week. Which is why we’ve found something that tastes naughty but really is quite nice! Quinoa fried rice… a much healthier, more nutritious alternative.

RECIPE VIA | COOKING FOR KEEPS

Quinoa Fried Rice

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Author: Nicole-Cooking for Keeps

Serves: 4 or 6-8 side portions

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (or 2½ to 3 cups leftover cooked quinoa)
• 1 ½ cups water or low-sodium chicken stock
• ¼ small onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 scallions, chopped and divided
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 eggs, lightly scrambled (still raw)
• ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
• Sauce:
• 1 ½ tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
• ¾ teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa a few times in cold water.
2. Bring quinoa and water or chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce to a simmer. Season with salt.
3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and cooked through. Remove from heat and let set for five minutes or so. Fluff with a fork.
4. Cool and store in the fridge, preferably overnight.
5. Mix teriyaki, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
6. Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over a high heat. Add onion and carrot, cook about two minutes. Add 2 scallions, garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook another two minutes. Add in the rest of the olive oil and the quinoa. Stir-fry about two minutes. Add sauce and stir-fry until incorporated, about two minutes. Make a well in the center of the quinoa pour eggs in, scramble. Throw in peas, then toss everything together until the peas are warmed through, add remaining scallion and serve.

Bon A Petit!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

BEAUTY EDIT: Lips

Let's talk lipstick.  

Are you the every day type who throws on a swish of her favorite hue before stepping out of the house in the morning? Or do you save that suave look for special occasions, such as date night, ladies luncheons and weekend shenanigans? 

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Whatever your lipstick habits, the key to this post is that you find the right shade to suit you. Every girl should have a timeless pair of black heels, a blazer she can throw on to go to a meeting or pair with jeans for a dressed up look, a pair of sunglasses that compliment her face shape and last but certainly not least, a rouge lipstick to upgrade even the most casual ensembles. 

NOTE: When you're planning for "the big day" - and that doesn't just have to be your wedding, it could be your engagement party, birthday, or a big date - test out a few different colours based on what kind of look you are going for. A bold red will read just that, bold. Meanwhile a more pink hue will look romantic and sweet without being overbearing. 

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VIA | WHOWHATWEAR

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Now, get out there, get to a beauty department or shop and sit with the experts at your side and try on every red lipstick your little heart desires until you find a few that suit you!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

Wedd's-Day {The Intro}

IMAGE | VOGUE

Whilst we excitedly work our way closer to our Co-Founder Astrid’s big wedding day in Mexico, we’ll be sharing our favourite new-found ways of breaking tradition with quirky guest book ideas, groomsman gifting, wedding themes and more. Follow along every Wedd's-Day and email us with ways you broke tradition at your wedding with a picture included to be shared on the blog!

Email images & stories to info@nudwear.com to be featured in our Wedd's-Day re-occuring feature on Living The Nud Life!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

Mean Green Smoothie Machine

Meanwhile wedding season is full swing, we more than understand that it's not just the brides working on getting their body into tip top shape. Come on! It is bikini season after all..

So with that in mind, we've pulled a favourite chart off of Pinterest to share with you the secret to a delicious smoothie. Green smoothies have been talked about over and over by many, but who has the time to listen and write down recipes? This easy picture planning guide tells you just what you need in a timely manner.

Check out this Fat Buster Smoothie by The Skinny Confidential here

Bottoms up! 

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

The Monday Mantra 10.0

Has it really already been a week? 

We can't believe it! What we can believe, is Elizabeth Taylor's mantra on diamonds... 

A few beauties to get your "head in the game" as most men would say...

{A few favourites}

We hope your week is as brilliant as these diamonds!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

The Monday Mantra 9.0

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

The Hollywood Bra Debate

It's come to our attention lately that a new unforeseen trend has emerged out of Hollywood.... Celebrities have some how decided that bras are just unnecessary "accessories" that should be avoided all together. We've seen it on the red carpet with Anne Hathaway...

But now this horrific sight has translated into an everyday "a-okay" thing to do. We, on the other hand, do not agree. Note, Miley Cyrus (Disney star is all we can think when we hear her name) has taken on this "bye-bye-bra" trend, among others from the young Hollywood set, such as Rihanna and Victoria Secret model and fiancé to Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo. Honestly, Prinsloo has no excuse, yes the woman may have a stunning body, but imagine the amount of bras she must be hoarding as an Angel? 

Miley Cyrus - Just don't.

How could we forget this one? Rihanna

Behati Prinsloo
Woman, you've got more bras than a department store... put one on!

Ladies, it's ok to want to let the girls roam free if you will, but, if you're planning to do so atleast throw on a pair of Nippies and tame the darts. Meanwhile we're big believers in diminishing VPL and VBL, nipping is also frowned upon. The Nüdwear Nippies allow you to have the comfort of being braless meanwhile hiding the evidence! Keep it under control. There's a time and a place.... for everything.

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

IMAGES: GLAMOUR.COM

The Monday Mantra 8.0

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

THE CITY SET: Top Tips on Beating the Summer Heat

Setting our sights on the fast pace fashionable cities of the world, we take a look at what the do's and don'ts of New York, London and Dubai's fashion set are. These women set stride looking poised, polished, and spot on trend in the dead summer heat - How do they do it? 

Let's find out...

"I got a haircut that put in a few more layers into my long hair to make it feel lighter (and slightly cooler), but allowed me to still keep my hair long. "

Fong Wa Chung

Investment Banker, NYC

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"With the humidity and heat during NY summers you can rarely have a good hair day. One way to turn the messy frizz into a fun look is putting leave in conditioner in your locks for a "surf babe do"!

The key is to wear airy and loose fabrics that won't show sweat marks or wrinkle, plus a slightly more relaxed fit tends to make one look slimmer. Linen and lycra based pieces tend to work great!

For the face, blotting sheets keep the shine at bay. Extra layers of powder just give a cakey look which looks extra heavy with the heat. Less is more when it comes to a fresh face in the summer."

Olga Baczynska

Investor Relations, NYC

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"I walk a lot in the summer so try to always carry a bottle of water with me, I up the daily sunscreen factor to 50+ (am a big fan of La Roche Posays liquid sunscreen, which feels like water) and I wear a hat to keep the sun off my face. I also stick to open toed shoes, light colored and thin cotton or linen fabrics, and wear extra light lingerie by Nudwear to keep me cool and VPL free!"

Astrid Montalta

Entrepreneur, Dubai

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"Four tips get me through my summers in London... I carry a bottle of sparking water with with me wherever I go - a refreshing and nice alternative to drink, rather than tap/still water. I wear a bright lipstick in the evening as it detracts from the sweat on my face. I carry Dyptique solid perfume with me it's small and smells great! I always carry 2 pairs of shoes with me (flats + high heels) so I am never caught off-guard. My favourite trick is to wear long earrings to take attention away from my sweaty face, alternatively I opt for large statement necklaces."

Marketing Officer, London

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x,

The Nüdwear Team

IMAGE CREDITS: ALLURE EDITORIAL + THE COVETEUR STYLE & BEAUTY