lifeé&style 17 High-waisted bell-bottom slacks The perfect pants for men and women Brittney MacDonald Life & Style Editor Looking long and lean has been everyone’s goal since the dawn of time, but what if I told you that the perfect pant for both men and women was unisex? That’s right, the high-waisted, bell-bottom slack has taken over and it has everyone looking spectacular! Available in a variety of fabrics and colours, this trend has hit the streets with a vengeance. For women, it provides the perfect shape to slim their waist, cinching in those troubling love handles to create the perfect hourglass figure. Even if you have narrow hips, the volume at the bottom of the pant leg will offset your silhouette dramatically, making your thighs appear slimmer so your hips look more rotund. Couple this look with a large belt to further accentuate and shrink your waistline, as well as camouflage any belly fat. For men, a tighter waistline makes you look more barrel- chested, and the tight fit through the groin highlights any “endowments” you might want to put on display for the ladies. Either way, your little sister might not be the only one stuffing this summer. In order to ensure the perfect fit, make sure that your slacks are skin-tight through the seat and thigh of the pants. This will encase your buttocks, forming them into the perfect shape no matter your gender. Also bring along your favourite pair of platforms, so you can make sure that the hem of the pant ends at the base of your shoe. This will make you look taller by physically increasing your height to gargantuan proportions, and by association you will automatically appear leaner. Your slacks should be made of a strong, thick fabric, like denim or a synthetic alternative. This will make sure that nothing bags out. A synthetic fabric, like polyester, will not only look sharp and crisp, but it also won't stretch or breathe so you know youll get plenty of wears out of it before you eventually have to replace it in the year 2200. Buying synthetic also means you won't get stuck ironing them— just wear and go. But there is something to be said for the classic look of a nice tight denim or corduroy. These more natural fibers are better for hiding troublesome lumps and bumps, so if you've been hitting the Twinkies more than the gym, you won't have to worry—just let j the pants do the work for you! is Image via popularculturel970.com Brittney MacDonald Life & Style Editor Looking to inspire awe in all your friends? Well hit them with this fun party pleaser! Ingredients: 6 bananas % cup lemon juice 1 tbsp lemon juice separate from the %4 cup 6 slices of broiled deli ham 3 tbsp. mustard 2 packets of hollandaise sauce mix 4 cup cream 1 cup water Ham and bananas hollandaise The perfect lunch party surprise! Preheat your oven to 400 degrees before lightly greasing a shallow baking dish. Next, peel your bananas, rub down each with lemon juice to prevent them from browning, but be gentle! Bananas are easily crushed if you squeeze too hard! Next, spread the mustard over one side of the ham slices, before wrapping each slice of ham around a banana, non-mustarded side facing outward. Arrange the ham-wrapped bananas in your shallow baking dish so they lay flat in a single layer, then bake them in the oven for 10 minutes. As the bananas bake, you can make the sauce! Ina small sauce pot on the stove top, combine the packets of hollandaise sauce mix with the cup of water, the cup of cream, and the tbsp of lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a whisk HAM AND BANANAS HOLLANDAISE Image via vintagerecipecards.com constantly until the sauce is evenly mixed and hot. Next, take out your ham- wrapped bananas and let them sit for approximately two minutes before pouring the hollandaise evenly over everything. Once that is done, put the shallow baking dish back in the oven and bake the bananas for an additional five minutes, or until the top is slightly browned. When serving, ensure perfect presentation by giving each guest their own banana to enjoy. Though it’s not hearty enough for dinner, add a fruit or green salad to make this the perfect brunch or lunch time treat with friends! They’ll be so impressed with your culinary prowess they will never ask you to cook again, for fear that you might never live up to the glory of this amazing meal!