Labor Day Love

I can’t believe it. Labor Day weekend is here! Looking for cocktails that help make the most of the last days of summer? Look no further! These summery, vibrant cocktails are perfect for sipping pool-side, at a Labor Day barbeque, or at a beach bonfire. So sit back, relax, enjoy these delicious cocktails and let’s toast to a great summer and fabulous fall.

SOBIESKI ISLAND SUNBURST

 2 oz. Sobieski Toasted Coconut Vodka

2 oz. orange juice

½ oz. cranberry juice

Serve in a tall glass over ice.

 END OF SUMMER BLUES

 2 ½ oz.  Sobieski Cytron Vodka

2 oz. Blue Curacao

1 oz. orange juice

Serve in a rocks glass with ice.  Garnish with orange slice.

CAMUSRITA

 2 oz. CAMUS VSOP Elegance Cognac

1 oz. lime juice

1 oz. orange juice

1 oz. Triple sec

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass.  Garnish with a slice of lime.

CLIFFDIVER

1 ¼ oz. CAMUS VSOP Elegance Cognac

½ oz. Ginger Liqueur muddled with fresh ginger (2 slices)

1 oz. unfiltered apple juice

¾ oz. lime juice

¾ oz. simple syrup

Shake all ingredients together and pour over ice cubes.  Garnish with slices of granny smith apple and a sliver of ginger.

LUCID SUMMER PUNCH

1 oz. Lucid Absinthe

2 blackberries

½ oz. ginger syrup

¾ oz. fresh orange juice

1 oz. gin

Muddle the berries in the ginger syrup and orange juice.  Add remaining ingredients.  Shake well with ice and strain over ice.

LUCID MINT MUSE (MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HERE!)

 1 ½ oz. Lucid Absinthe

2 oz. pineapple juice

Muddled mint leaves

Lime wedge

Top with Sprite or 7-UP Muddle mint leaves with lime wedge and add Lucid Absinthe.  Add ice and pineapple juice and shake briefly.  Top with Sprite or 7-UP and add mint sprig.

My March Beauty Must-Haves

Every girl wants to look tan and smell good. Well, at least I want to look tan. I recently attended a few beauty events and recieved some of these goodies in my gift bags or as gifts.  For me there is nothing more important than being tan so self tanners are essential in my beauty regimen as well as a good makeup remover(who is tired of their eyelashes falling out when they take their makeup off?), some matching perfume and hand cream, and argan oil for the hair. Here are a few things I have recently been using and I highly reccomend!

1. St. Tropez Tanning Lotion – specifically created to deliver a richer, deeper tan. Infused with aloe vera and long-lasting color—simply smooth it on for an ultra-even tan. The innovative Aromaguard™ fragrance technology eliminates the tell-tale self tan aroma by a minimum of 70%. sephora.com ; $32

2. Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover – This gentle, lightweight formula works quickly and gently to thoroughly remove powder eyeshadow and other eye makeup. neimanmarcus.com ; $20

3. Jergens^® Natural Glow +FIRMING Daily Moisturizer – gradually creates fabulous natural-looking color with a subtle skin-darkening complex. your local drugstore ; $9

4. Josie Maran Argan Oil – although it can be used on your skin to hydrate, I personally use it in my hair to give any split ends I may some oompf! sephora.com ; $48

5. Burberry Brit Perfume – Fresh and playful, the fragrance is a classic, green-oriental blend of lush fruits, sweet nutty essences, and soothing amber, vanilla, and Tonka bean ; sephora.com, $51

6. Burberry Brit Lotion – Burberry Brit body lotion gives a touch of moisture and fragrance for any place that needs to be softened and refreshed ; target.com ; $20

So…whaty do you all reccomend to add to my beauty routine? Always looking for suggestions!

Floral Fun!

I don’t know about you but lately, I have been feelin’ spring knocking on winter’s door. Maybe it’s just the sunshine here in NY and the fact that it’s already March but it is definitely time to start thinking spring fashion! When I think of spring I think of flowers and what better way to express this through FLORAL! I have always been afraid of floral but I am slowly starting to embrace it. Here are some FLORAL FUN pieces I stumbled upon today!

1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Dress. $195       2. H & M’s organic-cotton Hedda ballerina flats $15      3. Old Navy Floral Print Top $12       4. J. Crew Scarf $39

Obsession of the Day

I’ve been known to find something i really like and become obsessed with it. My current obsession is this Tory Burch Fedora from her spring collection. I will definitely be buying this to rock this summer. That blue and gold combo is perfection. Toryburch.com $95.

Trend Talk – Ombre

The Ombre Lip.

By now we are all aware that Ombre Hair is IN. How many of us have seen someone with ombre lips? I recently was at an event and spotted someone with ombre lips so of course, I had to ask them “why?” Personally I was not super attracted to the style because I think it makes someone look a little like a clown and I could just see myself walking into work and everyone staring at me. The ombre wearer told me it was the “next trend in the makeup world” but I am just not sure if this one will stick. Maybe I am just not bold enough to give it a try.

I want to know – what do you fashionistas think about Ombre Lips!?!?

 

Wordless Wednesday

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Take The Color Plunge…

c/o HGTV’s blog: Design Happens

Lately I have really been getting into decorating. Maybe it was all of those trips to Ikea and pretending I have a new house to decorate? I stumbled upon this picture and I fell in love. Look at these HOT PINK WALLS! Although I am not sure I could actually go through with putting this color on my walls(and I’m not too sure my future husband would allow that), this bold wall bright screams glamour.

I’m sure must people have thought about putting bold colors on their walls but have ultimately decided to play it safe. If you are redocrating this scream think twice about those boring colors on your walls and give something new a try.

Interior Designer Jonathan Berger put together this fantastic entrance hall and he defintiely took the color plunge. The end result: a glamorous warm welcome upon the entry of this home.

Wall Color: Benjamin Moore’s Razzle Dazzle

 

Color with Michael Kors – #NYFW

Michael Kors unleashed his autumn 2013 line this morning. I loved the different looks of this collection ; every style was so original. The runway was filled with tropical oranges and cobalt blues(my favorite!) and MK added black to almost all of his looks in some way or the other which made the colors stand out even more. Jackets, neon zip-suits, tracksuit trousers definitely underlined the athletic theme throughout the collection ; a theme I was not expecting at all. Michael explained to reporters backstage, “You’ve got to be an athlete to deal with life in the city today. I love the idea that you can have this urban polish but still be athletic.”

I can just picture the fashionists now skiing down the Aspen slopes in their camouflage-patterned fur coat, I’m sure that will go over well! Furs absolutely ruled along with tweed pencil skirts and orange and cobalt shirts.

Karlie Kloss closed the show in a jewel-encrusted mini with a trailing black train ; this was by far my favorite look of the show. Michael does it again.

Tory Burch Fall 2013 Collection #NYFW

As always Tory Burch did not dissapoint this morning with her stellar fall 2013 collection. Much like the woman herself, the collection was refined and classy ; her inspiration: the Neue Galerie, Gustav Klimt, and Lalique. Art Nouveau.

The collection was rich. Day to evening pieces including lots of statement jackets, peplum blouses, and knit skirts. Pieces were adorned with lace, colored metal, sequins, and crystals ; but it wasn’t just the clothes that were decorated. The accessories tried to steal the show with many of the models sporting shoes with dragonflies on them that shimmered in the light as they strut down the runway.

Here are some different looks from today. If you want to see the models walk the runway check out the live show from this morning here. http://www.toryburch.com/

I want to know what you all think of the Tory Burch Fall 2013 Collection?! #NYFW I’ll take one of each please!!