Drink of the Week...

So here we go again... Another work week to come, and with the new week comes a new DRINK!

All you fans of The Real Housewives of New York, you're going to LOVE this weeks drink. It's yours truly Bethenny Frankel's "The Skinnygirl Margarita" Recipe. A yummy margarita you'll love and guess what, it's only 100 calories.

For more Skinnygirl cocktail recipes visit www.bethenny.com


Makes one serving

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz of Clear Premium Tequila (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring)
Tiny splash of Orange Liquor
Juice of 4 Fresh Lime Wedges

PREPARATION

To serve on the rocks, combine all ingredients over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge

Enjoy!

Drink of the Week...

You've got 24hours until the work week kick starts, and you are probably wondering what's going to get you thru this crazy week this time?

Well, I have a solution...I am proposing the drink of the week!

This week's mixer is a recipe called "Passionate Dream", that I found from Semi Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee from the Food Network. It is an easy and tasty treat to help you unwind from your 9-5+ chore.

Ingredients
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
6 packets sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups vodka
Club soda

Directions
In a pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, sugar substitute, lime juice, and vodka over ice.
Top off with club soda.

Once you've prepared your beverage, here are your final steps:
Tie your hair back
Slip into your over sized college sweater
Turn on the tube to your favorite reality show
Kick back
Relax

and lastly
Enjoy your Passionate Dream.

Head over Heels...

Congratulations! You have found your true love, someone who understands and listens to you. Its the perfect match that is, to that other pair of heels you have been digging thru your closet for.

Do the most important men in your life bear the names Manolo, Jimmy C., Enzo and Steve M.? If so, then you have truly found “Mr. Right”. “Mr. Right” definitely knows how to pick you up when you are down and will always bring joy to your closet.

But if you all agree “Mr. Right” is not always perfect. I guess it is true what they say; there is never a perfect relationship. Within every happiness comes pain. Here are a few quick tips to help mend your pain.

Tip 1: Get the best-fitting high heel possible.  While this may seem like a given, stop and think: How many pairs of high heels cause your feet to slide to the front, leaving a gap big enough for a small cell phone behind your heel?  Look for narrow heels with a snug but not tight fit to correct the problem.

Tip 2: Cushion, cushion, cushion. While a full-shoe insert can help, if you have pain in the ball of the foot -- or you'll be standing in your heels a long time -- invest in silicone metatarsal pads. They look like flattened gummy bears, but they do a super job of shock absorption.

Tip 3: Wear a thicker heel for stability. A thicker heel will give you better balance and may help relieve some pressure by distributing the weight on your foot more evenly.  Alternating heel heights can also help reduce problems with the Achilles tendon.

Tip 4: Pay attention to the "slope" or "pitch" of the heel.  While some 4-inch heels will give you a straight drop down to the flatbed portion of the shoe, others will be a more gradual slope. This may be easier on the arch, and might help relieve some pain in the ball of the foot.

Tip 5: Wear open-toe high heels to relieve pressure on corns and calluses. See a podiatrist to have corns and calluses professionally removed and correct the problem that’s causing them. But if that's not possible, opt for open-toe shoes to take pressure off inflamed areas.

Now that you have these tips to help you, enjoy “Mr. Right”! We are so happy that you have found your “Sole Mate”

Bejewel your next Bachelorette or Girls Night Out...

If you don't already know, Bejeweling is in! So when your thinking of your ensemble for the upcoming bachelorette or girls night out, don't forgot how a bit of jewelry can really go a long way.

Quick Fashion Tip:
Make a statement with a delicate cuff that's heavy on the sparkle, grip on a glittering evening bag or mix and match your favorite costume necklaces. You will look polished, trendy and it will sure give character to that old black dress.

I recently found my now new favorite jewelry shop. Jest Jewels.
They are located in San Francisco, Berkeley and recently opened their doors in San Jose. If you're not a California Girl, not to worry, visit their site www.jestjewels.com and you are sure to find all their super hot and trendy items.

They carry a variety of designers from classic Miriam Haskell to contemporary artists as Tarina Tarantino, Betsey Johnson, SydneyEvan, Chan Luu and Alex and Ani. You will also find an amazing variety of handbags, hats, and other accessories, as well as unique gift items from all around the world. A one stop shop to get your Bejewel on.

Who says you're jewelry can't have a life of its own? Make this evening a chance for you to explore and play!