Saturday, May 1, 2010

Southern Libations

Kick back, relax, and rejoice that you're not braving the elements at the Derby this weekend! Put on that outrageous hat, plop down in front of the TV, and celebrate with a mint julep:

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sugar, plus more for garnish
  • 3 bunches mint
  • 1 bottle Southern whisky
  • 1 egg white
  • Mint or lavender sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Make a mint flavored simple syrup by boiling water and sugar with two bunches of roughly torn and bruised mint in large sauce pot. Boil just until the sugar dissolves completely. Cool and strain the mint out of mixture.

Add bottle of whisky to the infusion. Stuff the empty whisky bottle with last bunch of fresh mint leaves and fill with the simple syrup/whiskey mixture.

Cap and put in freezer overnight. It will freeze to a slushy consistency for serving.

Glasses: dip the rim of each glass in egg white, then in sugar for a frosted appearance and chill. Fill with mint julep mixture straight from the frozen bottle and garnish with a mint or lavender sprig.

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Bigger is Better

While many of my friends are galavanting around Louisville, sipping mint juleps, placing bets, & rubbing elbows with the stars at Millionaire's Row...
Oh, who am I kidding? They're chugging natty light from the infield.
Regardless, I'm stuck at school, dreading the millions of papers that need to be started and finished in the next week.

I can't help but dream about donning an extravagant hat, red lipstick, and pearls...here's to dreaming:




Audrey Hepburn

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Grace Kelly

Have a spectacular weekend, wherever you may be!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

fresh frocks




I love each of these casual and effortless dresses. So simple yet special.
Have you shopped with Boden before? I have to admit that I'm a recent fan--although, now may be the time for Boden & I to become better acquainted.
[according to @BodenUSA: 30% off selected womenswear with code DC10 until Sunday.]

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Quick Question

While desperately hoping for Zara to offer online shopping for those of us who aren't fortunate enough to have a local Zara, I noticed a link for Zara Home...

Those textured solids, colorful stripes, scalloped edges, and bright florals...
Why, oh, why is the U S of A not a featured country?

Sunday, March 21, 2010

It's the little things...



Here are just a few things that have been brightening my days as of late:


new nails
Standing my ground as [one of] J. Crew's best consumers, I couldn't resist their tempting selection of Essie nail polish as I neared the register (with my two on-sale tops in hand!). I quickly swiped my thumb with the sample of "Punchy Pink" and immediately wondered how I'd been living all of my life without it. What's another $8.00, right?

verdict: I love the shocking neon pink (think highlighter--much brighter than as pictured). I have to admit: this was my first venture away from OPI and I was not impressed by the consistency and application of Essie. I was pleasantly surprised by the matte finish, although my boyfriend noted that my nails look as if they were painted with Wite-Out. Some strange Punchy Pink Wite-Out, that must be. Well, I love it. And that's what's important, right? Now, I'm trying to convince myself this is an appropriate hue for my internship interview on Tuesday...

next: new beverage
Lured in by a taunting Buy One Get One coupon from Whole Foods, I purchased a 4-pack of Steaz [zero calorie] Sparkling Green Tea. (I really am a sucker for these marketing ploys--nail polish by the register, "coupons," etc.) My two flavors of choice? Blueberry pomegranate and Black cherry. I didn't look at the nutritional info until I started sipping an ice-cold blueberry pomegranate, and I can safely say I'll be splurging on these naturally sweetened teas again! These babies pack a whopping 500% of your daily B6, 833% of your daily B12, 100% of your daily folic acid, and 20% of your daily vitamin C. And, most importantly, they taste great!

I can't wait to try the other flavors--Orange, Raspberry, Lemon Lime, Rootbeer....Mmm, tastes like summer!

Coming Soon...
Be expecting a "Day in the Eats" post--it's been a long time coming. And be on the lookout for a product review featuring the highly acclaimed VitaTops. I, for one, am really hoping they live up to the hype at a whopping $4.99/pack of 4!



Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Oh, happy day!

Something to cheer you up on this dreary day:



Time to browse my little heart out. Enjoy!