Thursday Night Cocktail: The Bee's Knees

Illustration by Tim Bower

Recipe from Holeman & Finch via Garden & Gun

August/September 2014 Issue

Ingredients

 

1¾ oz. gin, preferably St. George Spirits*
¾ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. honey syrup
2 dashes celery bitters

Directions

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and add ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

For the syrup: Combine 1 part water with 1 part honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves.

 

*Blogger Note: I never like to insist that one liquor brand is better than another, as everyone has their preferences, but St. George gin really is fantastic and I highly recommend it.

 

 

Cheers!

On the Hunt for Attractive Gym Shoes

They say you can tell a lot about a person by what shoes they're wearing. Sexy, classy, preppy, chic, sensible, frivolous...a good (or bad) pair of shoes speak volumes. So, what do sneakers say? Most gym goers don't care what their sneakers look like as long as they serve their athletic purpose, but I can't be the only girl out there looking for gym sneakers that are both attractive and functional. 

I held on to a pair of pink Nike's for years because they were the most attractive sneaker I had ever seen. Granted, I rarely worked out then, so it wasn't like I was wearing them out. Now that I make it a point to get to the gym on a regular basis I find myself replacing sneakers as often as I replace a pair of ballet flats (about once a year). 

I am once again on the hunt for a fresh pair of sneakers that meet my style requirements: No ugly colors and no clunky styles. I have a strong affinity for pink, no surprise there, but I also found some styles in blue, purple and black that are both cute and streamlined. 

What do you think?

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Monday Morning Pick Me Up: Don't Wait

Get the Look: Fashionable Floral

This lovely floral outfit debuted in Paris earlier this month at the couture shows and it's perfect for late summer/early fall. The floral skirt I featured from Dorothy Perkins has a slightly shorter hemline than the original midi skirt shown, as skirts that hit at the calf aren't terribly flattering on those of with shorter legs.

Sweater: Reiss // Skirt: Dorothy Perkins // Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Bag: Whistles // Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane

Cape Cod R + R

I'm off to the Cape for couple of days but I'll be back to blogging on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Image Credit

The Week in Fashion

A look at the best (and worst) of the Fall 2014 ad campaigns - Fashionista

Blake Lively's lifestyle website, Preserve, is now live - Preserve

Speaking of Blake, she answered 73 questions with Vogue - Vogue

The pages counts for the September issues are in - Fashion Foie Gras

Nadége Vanhee is going to be the new creative director at Hermés - British Vogue

Happy Saturday!!

Thursday Night Cocktail: Pimm's Cup

Image and recipe via Sunset Magazine

Makes eight drinks

Ingredients

2 oranges, cut into half-moons

2 lemons, cut into half-moons

1 Persian cucumber or one 3-in.-long piece English cucumber, washed and sliced

2 cups Pimm's No. 1 

4 cups Sprite or other lemon-lime soda

6 to 8 large sprigs mint, crushed gently, plus a few loose leaves

Directions

Fill 2 pitchers 1/4 full with ice. To each, add a layer of orange slices, a few lemon slices, and a layer of cucumber slices. Repeat the layering. 

Pour in the Pimm's and Sprite, dividing between pitchers, and mix with a long-handled spoon. Poke mint sprigs and leaves down into the pitchers. 

Divide mixture among 8 tall glasses, with a few slices of fruit and cucumber in each glass, along with some mint leaves.

Cheers to a fabulous British cocktail!

Get the Look: Claiborne Swanson

Skirt: Freda // Top: Rebecca Taylor // Sandals: Mango // Clutch: Michael Kors

Different Day, Different Problem, Different Concealer

Just as one is always on the look out for the perfect shoe or the perfect bag, I'm always on the look out for the perfect concealer. The search has been going on for the past fifteen years with no end in sight. I don't wear very much face makeup and prefer to keep my daily routine to concealer where needed, followed by a quick swoop of pressed powder and my beloved Nars blush. My problem: I can't seem to find the "perfect" concealer because different days bring different problems, hence the need for a variety of concealers.

Right now my go-to concealer is a combination of Rimmel Match Perfection and L'Oreal True Match Concealer Crayon. The crayon is perfect for making pesky blemishes disappear (at least for a little while) and when I wake up with tired eyes I start with the crayon and follow with the Match Perfection.

Monday Morning Pick Me Up: Let Go of the Fear