February 24, 2012
Friday's Fancies: Oscars Elegance
We're jetting off to Vegas today but this week's Friday's Fancies theme is all about the upcoming Oscars! We love this Tadashi gown - its beautiful ruffles would hide a multitude of flaws on the runway, and we love the idea of pairing it with those elegant earrings and striking ring that we'd love to someday wear on our left hand forever and ever.
What do you think?
February 21, 2012
In Other News: Uber Is Awesome
We've already told you that we think Uber is one of our favorite services. But this new video, showcasing their newest promo, an Uber-cade, is just fantastic:
February 20, 2012
Make My Monday: Oscar-Themed Cocktails from Voli Vodka
If you haven't already tried Voli Vodka, we'd suggest you rush to the ABC store now and get yourself a bottle. Normally we're anti flavored vodkas, but this low-calorie spirit is truly a new favorite of ours. We normally mix with seltzer for a simple sip, but if you're hosting an Oscars bash you might like to spice it up a bit with these great recipes!
Crystal Cosmo (an ode to this year's host Billy Crystal)
1 1⁄2 oz Voli Lyte 1 oz fresh lemon juice 2 oz Cranberry Juice 1⁄2 oz Agave Nectar Top with Prosecco (OPTIONAL) Garnish: Lemon twist In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Lyte, lemon juice, agave and shake. Stain into a martini glass and top with Prosecco
APPROX CALORIES: 150 Calories
WITHOUT PROSECCO: 140 CALORIES
Golden Drop
2 oz Voli Lemon 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1⁄2 packet sweetener Shake and strain
APPROX CALORIES: 110
Sweet Revenge (inspired by "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo")
2 oz Raspberry Cocoa 2 Raspberries 2 Blackberries 1 oz apple cider
1⁄4 oz maple syrup Muddle berries and maple syrup. Add all ingredients then shake and strain Glass: Martini Garnish: Raspberries
APPROX CALORIES: 150
The Golden Era (inspired by "Midnight in Paris")
1 1⁄2 oz Voli Orange Vanilla 2 oz Lemonade 1⁄2 oz agave nectar 1⁄2 pineapple juice Garnish: Orange Wheel
In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Orange Vanilla, lemonade, agave nectar, pineapple juice and shake. Strain into a martini glass
APPROX CALORIES: 144
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February 17, 2012
Friday's Fancies: Vacation Time
This week's theme is all about what we'd wear on vacation. How's this for our next getaway ... to the Dominican Republic next month!
February 10, 2012
Friday's Fancies: Pink & Red
It's nearly the big "V" day and we're getting ready with a pink and red themed Friday's Fancies this week. Double the fun with two outfits that share the same accessories. We realized we're a huge fan of red - specifically red dresses - when we look through our previous posts, so we decided to test out one of our favorite looks, skinny pants, instead.
Our office is super casual, so we could sport the righthand look to work and the red for a dinner out - or vice versa and don the left for work and the right for hitting the town with the gals for a casual dinner out.
Which look do you prefer?
February 3, 2012
Friday's Fancies: Spring Fever
We're so so happy to be seeing signs of spring - and this is exactly what we want to be wearing on our next jaunt to the Caribbean in March!
February 1, 2012
Wellness Wednesday: Skip the Winter Blues With These Energy Balancing Tips
The winter doldrums are officially here - that time between MLK day and Memorial Day is a long stretch of five-day work weeks and cold weather. If you can't snag a Caribbean vacay and want to lie a blanket until spring, we'd suggest you follow these great tips from Destination Spa Group and natural health & well being expert Debra Koerner.
“Every magazine I picked up over the holidays addressed how a lack of energy is becoming an epidemic problem,” says Koerner, who is also the executive director of the Destination Spa Group.
“I have experienced amazing, reenergizing transformations at Destination Spas and want to share some of the tips I’ve picked up,” adds Koerner, who suggests we replete our energetic resources in 2012 by…
· Starting the year with a full medical assessment to eliminate medical concerns. Issues with your thyroid and hormones, as well as intestinal disorders can zap your zest.
· Taking your vitamins. Chronic fatigue almost guarantees that some of your vitamin levels are low, especially Vitamin D. Find a high-quality, natural, non-chemical multi-vitamin and consider adding in Omega 3 and a probiotic.
· Incorporating more natural movement into your life. While at work:
o Stand up and stretch several times during the day. It only takes 20 minutes for your connective tissue to bind, harden and form in the shape you are holding. For most of us at work, that is seated with our head bent forward (not a good look!)
o Take short, brisk walks through the hallways and always take the stairs
o Use half of your lunch break to move around
· Easing into sleep by taking a warm bath, reading, spraying essential oils on your pillows and sheets (lavender promotes rest) and stop eating and drinking a few hours before you hit the hay. Also, keep a notebook and pen (not an iPhone) beside of your bed to write down thoughts that may be racing through your mind.
· Reducing drama. Nothing can zap our strength quicker than holding onto anger and allowing drama to run havoc. Be courageous and have difficult conversations early-on to ward off the draining effects of drama later.
· Watching your caffeine and sugar intake. Caffeine and sugar give an immediate boost and zap you later. They wreak havoc on your adrenals and give that “crash” feeling, which causes cravings. Try “half caff” for a while. Replace half the sugar you use in tea and coffee with stevia, which is an all-natural herbal sweetener.
· Being thankful. “I have found that when I take a moment each day and express thanks for what is going ‘right’ in my life, my perspective shifts away from what I don’t have to what I do have. This can be a great boost and start your day off from a place of gratitude,” suggests Koerner.
Have any other great tips? Leave them in the comments!
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