Tipsy Tuesday

Tom Collins

The recipe of the day isssssss (drum roll please)a Tom Collins.  This drink recipe is dedicated to my brother who happens to love a well made Tom Collins. You will need the following:

2 oz gin
1 oz lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
2-3 oz club soda
1 maraschino cherry
1 slice orange

In a shaker filled with ice combine gin, lemon juice and sugar. Shake well. Strain into a collins glass filled with ice.  Fill the rest of glass with club soda.  Stir and garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry.  Enjoy!

*Please drink responsibly.  Do not drink and drive.

OOOPS....I DID IT AGAIN!

Woo-hoo! I went shopping again this week and this time I had an accomplice---- my sister.  We went to a thrift store together and had a blast.  We also found many different items to make us happy...atleast for a little while.  I never said I didn't have a problem, it's quite obvious I do but that's another blog topic left for another day.  For now, I want to show you all the cutesy things I purchased with such joy: stay tuned my chickies.

Cami

(=^_^=)

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This picture does not do this dress justice

This is the top of the dress

A pink pearl little purse

I love the bow and the stitching on this bag





Tipsy Tuesday

Hello Everyone,

I've got a new drink for you guys to try.  Someone ordered this drink where I work and I thought I'd share it with you.

You will need the following: Amaretto, Orange Juice, Soda Water (Club Soda)

Bocci Ball Recipe

1 oz Amaretto

2 oz Orange Juice

Fill glass to the top with Soda Water


Shake amaretto and orange juice first then top with soda. Drink should be served in an Old-Fashioned Glass.

I personally have not tasted this drink (yet) but whomever tries this drink rate the drink from (1-5 stars) in comments and let me know what you think.

Enjoy! Muah!

Cami (=^_^=)

Thrift stores are the best!

I just love going to thrift stores, you'd be surprised of all the things you can find. I recently found a pair of Candie's shoes in mint condition, a hobo bag and a Shu Uemura makeup bag. And spent about $20.00 for all 3 items. Isn't that fabulous?! Don't be shy, run don't walk to your nearest thrift or consignment shop! Muah!

Target Haul

I had a field day the other day at Target.  They had a sale on tanks and tees.  I just love their tank tops and t-shirts.  They're a must have staple in my closet.  I wear them alone or under a blazer or layer them.  Oh what joy!

Tipsy Tuesday

This just in:Here's a simple drink for those looking for something different to try~
French Kiss
2 Tablespoons sweet vermouth
2 Tablespoons dry vermouth
1 Lemon twist, for garnish

Pour both vermouths into an ice-filled rocks glass or Old-fashioned glass.Stir and garnish with lemon twist.

*Generally the French Kiss is served on the rocks, it also works well chilled and strained into a cocktail glass.  

Beautiful Nails Without A Salon

If you're anything like me, I hate going to a salon and getting my nails done. The reason being I just don't have enough hours in my day to sit there in the uncomfortable chairs while smelling the fumes that come out of those tiny nail polish bottles or acetone wafting in the air into my sensitive nostrils.  Let's not forget they sometimes use the same products or items on everyone that frequents the salon (eeeewwww gross!)  I can go on forever about why I don't like getting my nails done.  However, I have a way of having my nails look like I just stepped out of the salon without actually having stepped in one and without having the commitment of having an inch of acrylic attached to my nail to create long nails.

One day I was going to a party and my nails were looking quite shabby; being that I had no time to get them done I applied some "press on nails".  Yeah that's right PRESS ON NAILS!  No one was the wiser and yet my nails and hands looked fabulous.  And yet I didn't have to commit to having them or getting refills to keep them long.  They generally last about a week which is fabulous for someone like myself who hates dealing with maintenance.  Who would've thunk it? 

Here are a few steps in applying temporary false nails:
First I like to soak my hands in warm water and then I buff my natural nail (*optional I push back my cuticles).  Afterwards I set up my tools on a flat surface (e.g. the glue and nails)

I used Fingr's Natural Fit and Kiss Everlasting glue

Next I select a nail that matches my natural nail size and lay them in the right order to make it easier.

Once I have all the correct nail sizes, I apply a drop of glue onto my natural nail, I then press the artificial nail onto my nail bed. Hold gently for a couple of seconds until glue dries.  The end result salon beautiful nails.

After

Before