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Spring 2013 Catwalkers: The Show Packages, Revealed!

The frenzy of Spring 2013 Fashion Week has barely just begun, but for models, bookers, and casting agents, the flurry of the season has been going strong for weeks.
Model Packages Fall 2012

The frenzy of Spring 2013 Fashion Week has barely just begun, but for models, bookers, and casting agents, the flurry of the season has been going strong for weeks.

Nowhere is there more evidence of that than in the season's show packages. Those glorious sets of model cards that each agency meticulously selects and designs — often with the help of a talented artist or graphic illustrator — to showcase who among their roster of girls will be available to walk the shows. The packages go out weeks before the presentations start, and not only do they serve as a way to introduce new models, they also set the tone for the whole season.

So which among them are our favorites for Spring 2013? Well, there's the quirky take on patriotism from One Model Management, the brightly hued, bloom-filled offering from Trump, and a whimsically drawn selection from IMG — complete with video featuring the contributing artist, Danny Roberts — for starters.

A peek at all those — plus the packs from Marilyn, Fusion, and more — here in the slideshow.

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Savory Sight: Korean Tacos From Namu

Korean tacos are the ultimate in East-meets-West, street-food fusion.

Korean tacos are the ultimate in East-meets-West, street-food fusion. Here HeyKristen shares her experience of Namu's version. I heard a ton about these tacos (most recently in a New York Times article) but I had yet to try them. I got a chance this weekend during San Francisco's Outside Lands music festival, and was not disappointed! The tacos come with a seaweed "shell" and are filled with beef, rice, onion, and a delicious spicy sauce. They ended up being the perfect festival food . . . I ate six of them over the course of the weekend!

Do you have an image of something delicious that you recently made or enjoyed? If so, be sure to upload it in the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community!

salads

Treat Yourself Right With an East-West Inspired Bean Salad

I've always been mindful of what I'm putting into my body, with a focus on wholesome, balanced meals whenever possible.

I've always been mindful of what I'm putting into my body, with a focus on wholesome, balanced meals whenever possible. But the holidays admittedly derailed me quite a bit. Now, with yuletide celebrations behind me, I want to make sure that I set a new decade off on the right foot.

That's why, when friends came to visit, I ditched the restaurant reservations in favor of a protein-rich, high-fiber meal that included not only my favorite roast beef Spring rolls, but also a super speedy bean salad.

Rosemary, pecorino romano, and cannellini beans pay tribute to Italy, but the shelled edamame and garlic add a pop of color and Asian flair. Make this different bean salad in five minutes when you keep reading.

Hawaii

Chef Roy Yamaguchi Talks About Life, TV, and Celebrating 20 Years of Roy's

This year, award-winning Chef Roy Yamaguchi is celebrating 20 years of Roy's, his eponymous high-end restaurant chain.

This year, award-winning Chef Roy Yamaguchi is celebrating 20 years of Roy's, his eponymous high-end restaurant chain. He's throwing himself a big party and is celebrating at his restaurants around the globe. I recently had a chance to talk with him, and he was such a delight! He has morning breakfast rituals with his son, and got into cooking to meet ladies! To find out more about Chef Roy, including what he thinks of the current celebrity-chef trends, read more

fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fusion Coleslaw

Jam packed with vibrant flavors and textured ingredients, this coleslaw is more like an entree salad than a side dish or sandwich topper.


Jam packed with vibrant flavors and textured ingredients, this coleslaw is more like an entree salad than a side dish or sandwich topper. The rich bits of green and red cabbage blended with shreds of orange carrots create a colorful feast for the eyes. Honey roasted peanuts add a sweet crunch and the dressing - a blend of ginger, rice vinegar, and chili sauce - adds a tangy bite. Serve sliced ripe pineapple or mango on the side and you have yourself a meal that is fast, vegetarian friendly, and delicious. For a taste of fusion, read more

Workout

Do You ZUMBA?

Do you Zumba? Do you even know what Zumba is?

Do you Zumba? Do you even know what Zumba is?

ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes creating a fun workout. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principals of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. Even while browsing the website, I couldn't keep from tapping my feet to the beat. Zumba's roots come from Colombia where Beto Perez (celebrity trainer) stumbled upon latin inspired fitness in the mid 1990's.

Zumba will definitely get you sweating and it may even inspire you to take a salsa (or merengue) class. The best part? It's really easy to forget how much rhythm you may actually lack when strutting your stuff to Zumba -- If you like to dance, you'll get a kick out of Zumba. For more info and to find a Zumba class near you, check out Zumba.com.