Cannes-y fashion

The most elegant film festival has arrived and we can´t wait to see the fashions that are going to strut the red carpet.
The weird thing about the Cannes film festival is that it is not only for people in the movie business, but fashion bloggers, musicians and writers are showing up, to be a part of the french festival atmosphere.
We would have loved to have been there as well, but sadly we have some studying to do. We can´t all be that blessed. Maybe next year.
But we can list our favorite outfits from the Cannes film festival and that we will do.

French Nougat

Ingredients 

• 40grams pistachios, unsalted
• 150grams almonds
• 250grams sugar
• 125grams water
• 100grams  glucose
• 125grams honey
• 75grams egg whites 
• A little icing sugar

Steps:

Cook the almonds very shortly and poor the water away. Peel the almond shells off and roast the freshly peeled almonds and pistachios in an oven at 150 degrees, about 5 minutes. Let the nuts cool down. 

Cook sugar, water and glucose in a sauce pan. Poor cold water in a bowl and "wash" down the edges of the sauce pan, with a clean brush. This helps prevent the sugar from crystalizing, which would later ruin the caramel. Wash down the sides about 5 to 6 times. NOT more than that. 

Cook the caramel till it reaches 140 degrees, use a cooking thermometer. Add honey and cook it further, until it reaches 148 degrees. 

In the meantime whisk the egg whites to a meringue. Then poor the still warm caramel mixture in to the meringue, a little at the time, while still whisking. Whisk the mixture until it is only lukewarm. 

Scrape the mixture on to a baking mate and "knead" the nuts in to it. Then immediately put the mixture in a container, approx. 18x18 centimeters, and make sure it is lined with baking paper. 

Let the french nougat cool at living room temperature until next day. 

When taking it out of the container, sprinkle icing sugar on it and cut it in to nice square pieces with a very sharp knife. 

Enjoy <3

Get Them Legs Moving

Happy Wednesday!

It is time for a workout! I'm gonna make this post about legs today. I know we've been around it a few times with the thighs and the butt, but it is my problem areas so we're going to see a lot of it. I have very strong legs and I leg press about 127 kg when I'm at my best, but my legs just won't show! There's still a lot of fat around them and I just can't seem to lose any of it! I know there are people out there with the exact same problem and then there's people out there with problem areas like their stomach or arms. Basically it is all the same. Three key ingredients - cardio workout, weight training and dieting. 

Cardio workout is important when talking about our problem areas. Of course if you have skinny arms or legs and just want them toned, this is not a crucial element in your workout. But if you, like me, are haunted with a lot of fat, it is important to burn a lot of that. And lifting weights is going to get you a long way, but please keep in mind the process will be faster and better if you mix it up. So go run or ride a bike or hit zumba class a few times a week!

The pyramid in the upper picture is a great total workout for your legs. It is of course hard to lift weights when it comes to your legs so usually you're gonna use your whole body weight. Of course there's machines in the gym too, but if you're not a frequently gym user, this is much easier. 

And last, but definitely not least your diet. I said it before and I'll say it again! A good workout rutine can not beat a bad diet! It is that simple. You got to look out with what you eat. I am not saying you should cut out everything fun in your life or you should eat all the cake and ice cream you want, but everything in moderation! Portion control and sugar control. Let yourself have a treat every now and then, but make it a reward. From monday to thursday I will not eat candy and unhealthy snacks, but I will look forward to the weekend where I am allowed to. It is a great way and also the easy way! But get your food under control. My problem is over eating. I got to start getting my portions under control, I eat like a grown man! But start small and work your way up!

Good luck! <3 

Say hello to little Hazel.

As we've mentioned before the lovely couple of John Krasinski and Emily blunt welcomed a beautiful daughter back in February. And now they're presenting the little bundle of sunshine to the world.

Look at this little cutie!

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt gave their fans a look at their adorable young daughter, when the former Office star posted the following photo online and wrote as a caption:
"Pics of kids should only come direct from parents. So I'm thrilled to introduce you guys to Hazel!!!"

She is totally adorable and is gonna grow up to be a beautiful girl for sure.

Godzilla

So for this week's Movie Monday I'm gonna talk a bit about a giant reptile, that since 1998 have held an important place in my heart.

Now, this movie has been on my waiting list for a while now. As soon as I found out they where making another Godzilla movie, I started vibrating with anticipation. Because, I love Godzilla probably a little too much for a girl my age. I don't know what it is, but since I saw the 1998's movie, I was blown away by this giant monster with the charismatic roar. Like for real, I get chills every time I hear it. And thus began my love affair with Gojira.

The plot for this 2014 version is in short about a Nuclear Plant supervisor Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston) who loses his wife (Juliette Binoche) in a devastating accident. He then spends his next many years trying to figure out what really caused the accident, and why the government is covering it up. And then other stuff happens, which may or may not include giant Praying Mantis looking monsters and our beloved friend Godzilla. It's really hard to describe the plot in somewhat detail without giving away most of the movie.

That aside, I was really pumped up to see this new version of Godzilla, especially his new look and roar. And I must say, as much as I loved his slim 1998's look, his new body in 2014 is totally awesome and very reminiscent of his first appearance in 1954.
Just take a look at his picture at the right, that first showed us how the new Godzilla design would look like.
Isn't' he beautiful? So majestic.
According to Gareth Edwards, the director, Godzilla's design is inspired by bears and Komodo dragons; his face in particular is influenced by the heads of bears, dogs and eagles. Edwards said the eagle "has a lot of nobility, it made him feel very majestic and noble.". And I can totally see the Komodo dragon in him!

The movie itself was very well done, the score by Alexandre Desplat was so good and had that old monster movie feel to it, and I love what cinematographer Seamus McGarvy did with the colours. He apparently for the 1950s scenes, wanted "a peeled look with muted colors and diffused highlights." So to do this, he shot those scenes with vintage 1960s camera lenses and additionally had the shades of black in those scenes digitally tinted in magenta. Which made it look so good. And I love muted colours, so it was candy for my eyes.

One of the things I both loved and disliked about this movie was that Godzilla himself doesn't get fully revealed until like an hour into the movie. Which means I was absorbing every little glimpse and mention of him for the first hour like a god damn sponge. But it also meant that I was just about to burst with anticipation when he finally showed his full form. And god was that amazing, I nearly cried. Actually I looked like Brock from Pokémon every time he saw Nurse Joy or Officer Jenny. Big ol' hearts in my eyes.

I don't know what more really to say without accidentally spoiling the movie. Because there's some really cool stuff that I want to talk about, but it gives away kinda important plot points. So the last thing I'll say is that when you watch it just imagine me as Ken Watanabe's character Dr. Ishiro Serizawa. He was also looking and talking about Godzilla like he was a God. And rightfully so. He was probably my favourite human character in the movie, because he understood and recognised Godzilla as the force of nature he was. That we shouldn't try to contain or kill him. We can never win against nature. Which he makes a point out of in this clip.

So all in all, great movie, really enjoyed it. My love for Godzilla knows no bounds, and grew x10 times with this movie.

Now go see it! GO!

Emma Stone: Top 10 Red Carpet Looks

Here at Three Weird Girls have been infatuated with Emma Stone and her charming personality. But we're also big big fans of her fabulous fashion style. So I've compiled a Top 10 of my favourite Red Carpet looks! Take a look!

Number One; Easy A - Los Angeles Premiere 2010
I remember clearly seeing Emma in this dress for the first time, and I was completely transfixed and smitten by it. I think on anybody else it would have looked like a kid got into their grandmothers clothes and tried on the first sparkly thing.

But on Emma, it looks amazing, and simple and classy and I just really really like it.

And yeah, the back is pretty top as well!

Number Two; The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - New York Premiere 2014

See this is a classy dress! The colour, the cut and the sparkly straps that also works as a belt and decoration around the hem, and I don't know the scientific terms but damn it looks good. Also it looks so soft and flowy, that I just want to touch it?
That's not weird, right? Right?

Number Three; The Amazing Spider-Man 2: 
London Premiere 2014

See, this colour right? It would look absolute horrific on me, but again on Emma it works. Her porcelain skin and red hair just make it look so good. And again, it's so simple and soft looking. The young Miss Stone really knows how to wear a classy dress. And I love it.

Number Four; Costume Institute Gala - 2014

I don't know what is about this dress that I like the most? The colour match, the fact that it's a two piece, but still manages to look super classy (let's see how many times I can use that word), or if it's the way it just fits perfectly on her body? It's like it's softly hugging her and keeping her safe from harm.
Whatever it is, I just want more of it.

Number Five; Macy's Come Together Campaign Launch - 2009

Such a cute dress, with an interesting pattern. Like really interesting, I can't seem to take my eyes off it. Is it flowers? Leaves? The earth? What is that pattern? Will we ever find out? Who knows?
BUT I LOVE IT!

Number Six; Vanity Fair Oscar Party - 2011

There's just something about this dress that makes me so happy.

Number Seven; Vanity Fair Oscar Party - 2010

Number Eight; Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards - 2012

Number Nine: 63rd Belinale International Film Festival - 2013

So simple, so pretty and that yellow-ish colour again.

Number Ten: The House Bunny Premiere - New York City 2008

This dress has such an amazing pattern, that looks like a colourful universe.




















And that's it! And I might just add that the order of these choices are base on my current mood, so if you ask me about this list in like a week, it might be different. Also I had to leave out a lot of other great outfits to keep the list at ten picks. But we might do another list of Emma outfits at a later time, so it's all a-okay.

LCHF Living

Do you want to eat real food (as much as you like) and improve your health and weight? It may sound too good to be true, but LCHF (Low Carb, High Fat) is a method that has been used for 150 years. Now, modern science backs it up with proof that it works.

There is no weighing your food, no counting, no bizarre “meal replacements,” no pills. There is just real food and common sense. And all the advice here is 100 percent free.

Introduction

A LCHF diet means you eat less carbohydrates and a higher proportion of fat. Most importantly you minimize your intake of sugar and starches. You can eat other delicious foods until you are satisfied – and still lose weight.

A number of recent high-quality scientific studies shows that LCHF makes it easier both to lose weight and to control your blood sugar. And that’s just the beginning.

The basics

• Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables growing above ground and natural fats (like butter).
• Avoid: Sugar and starchy foods (like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes).

Eat when you’re hungry until you are satisfied. It’s that simple. You do not need to count calories or weigh your food. And just forget about industrially produced low fat products.

There are solid scientific reasons why LCHF works. When you avoid sugar and starches your blood sugar stabilizes and the levels of insulin, the fat storing hormone, drops. This increases your fat burning and makes you feel more satiated.

Eat all you like

• Meat: Any type, including beef, pork, game meat, chicken, etc. Feel free to eat the fat on the meat as well as the skin on the chicken. If possible try to choose organic or grass fed meat.
• Fish and Shellfish: All kinds: Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel or herring are great. Avoid breading.
• Eggs: All kinds: Boiled, fried, omelettes, etc. Preferably choose organic eggs.
• Natural Fat, High-Fat Sauces: Using butter and cream when you cook can make your food taste better and make you feel more satiated. Try a Béarnaise or Hollandaise sauce, check the ingredients or make it yourself. Coconut oil and olive oil are also good options.
• Vegetables that Grow Above Ground: All kinds of cabbage, such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Asparagus, zucchini, eggplant, olives, spinach, mushrooms, cucumber, lettuce, avocado, onions, peppers, tomatoes etc.
• Dairy products: Always select full-fat options like real butter, cream (40% fat), sour cream, Greek/Turkish yogurt and high-fat cheeses. Be careful with regular milk and skim milk as they contain a lot of milk sugar. Avoid flavored, sugary and low-fat products.
• Nuts: Good to eat instead of candy in front of the television (preferably in moderation).
• Berries: Okay in moderation, if you are not a super strict or sensitive. Good with whipped cream.

Avoid if you can

• Sugar: The worst. Soft drinks, candy, juice, sports drinks, chocolate, cakes, buns, pastries, ice cream, breakfast cereals. Preferably avoid sweeteners as well.
• Starch: Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, French fries, potato chips, porridge, muesli and so on. “Wholegrain products” are just less bad. Moderate amounts of root vegetables may be OK (unless you’re eating extremely low carb).
• Margarine: Industrially imitated butter with unnaturally high content of omega-6 fat. Has no health benefits, tastes bad. Statistically linked to asthma, allergies and other inflammatory diseases.
• Beer: Liquid bread. Full of rapidly absorbed carbs, unfortunately.
• Fruit: Very sweet, lots of sugar. Eat once in a while. Treat fruit as a natural form of candy.

Once in a while

You decide when the time is right. Your weight loss may slow down a bit.

• Alcohol: Dry wine (regular red or dry white wine), whisky, brandy, vodka and cocktails without sugar.
• Dark chocolate: Above 70 % cocoa, preferably just a bit.

Drink most days

• Water
• Coffee: Try it with full-fat cream
• Tea