Jeweled Lunch Box...

If you have not received the MEMO yet from the fashion police, here's a tip. Over sized bags are OUT. Little ladylike box bags are so cute and IN.

Girls night out can get kinda crazy, especially when you can't decide which dress or shoe to wear, and it also happens to be just that night you decide wearing a bazillion jewelry and rings on every finger wasn't gonna cut it. If that's the case, then these box bags are the perfect final touch to a simple black dress.

These jeweled lunch box (I call them) are so Sexy. They add attitude and style to your look and if you're a total fashionista you know these will look killer even with your everyday wear. I will say though the only downside to a smaller purse means less stuff. So yes, you will have to leave your 5lb make up bag home.

So go ahead and swing one of the season’s ladylike box bags on your arm. You'll sure make the little girls very jealous.

xoxo
The Card Lady

Drink of the Week...

OCTOBERFEST!!! How have you been celebrating? I hope with a bottle of beer.

I found this awesome recipe from Cook Eat Share and if you've got a sweet tooth just like me, this is the perfect recipe to sweeten your favorite beer....

Guinness Ice Cream Float

Bottle of Guinnes draught
French Vanilla Ice Cream

Pour ¾ of Guinness into a tall glass.
Add a large scoop of ice cream, top with remaining beer.
Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Who said Ice Cream and Beer can't mix well...Enjoy!!

Look and Taste Great...

Just like our fellow Jersey Shore guys, who swear to their ritual GTL (Gym, Tan, Laundry) before hitting up the night scene. I'm sure you too abide by the following female rituals of getting your hair, nails and make up done to ensure you look your finest before stepping into the night life.

Well, before you slap your face with a million of different powder and blush, here's a product I want to share with you. 100% Pure is a cosmetic and skin line that not only will make you look beautiful, but will seriously make you taste like your favorite fruit.

100% Pure created the first and only cosmetics that are colored with fruit and vegetable pigments. All the antioxidants and vitamins are in the pigments, so you will be applying all the healthy nutrients of the fruits directly on your skin. Because these products are made with natural and organic ingredients... this means one thing, its Edible!

My absolute favorite are the Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream to help with the puffiness and of course the Lip and Cheek Tints. A great and quick easy way to look amazing everyday.

Check out their site www.100percentpure.com and remember...what guy wouldn't want a little taste of you at the end of the night!


xoxo
The Card Lady

Drink of the Week...

Yes, PINK is HOT! As you know October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so let's all raise our glass to someone special with a few cocktail recipes I found from www.hostessblog.com. Let's get you through this new work week toasting in the signature color.


Pictured above {clockwise from top left}:

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RASPBERRY MOJITO

Ingredients:
2 oz rum
.5 oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
6-8 fresh mint leaves
2 lime wedges
1/2 tsp sugar
club soda

Directions:
Add sugar, mint leaves, lime wedges and a splash of club soda to a tall glass. Muddle until sugar is dissolved. Add ice to glass. Add rum and Chambord. Stir to mix. Top with a splash of soda.

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PINK MARTINI

Ingredients:
2 oz good-quality gin
½ oz guava nectar
½ oz fresh orange juice
orange twist (for garnish)

Directions:
Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Run the orange peel around the rim, twist it over the drink, and drop.

Pink Russian

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PINK LADY MARTINI

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Gin
1 tsp Grenadine
1 tsp Light Cream
1 whole Egg White

Directions:
Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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PINK RUSSIAN

Ingredients:
1 oz Tequila Rose
1 oz Kahlua
1/2 oz Vodka
1 oz Milk Or Cream (to taste)

Directions:
Pour liquor in a short cocktail glass filled with ice.

 Add milk or cream.

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Enjoy!

Drink of the Week...

I don't know about you, but it feels like summer was only here for a quick second. So to kick off your new week, let's toast and say Good Bye Summer and Hellooo Fall!

This weeks Drink is "Summer's End"

Ingredients:
1 3/4 oz Patron Reposado
1/2 oz Meyer Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Agave Nectar
1 oz Dry Sparkling Wine
3 to 1 inch Cubes of Watermelon
Slice of Meyer Lemon and Watermelon for Garnish

Method:
Shake and strain all ingredients. Serve neat and up. Top with sparkling wine.

Enjoy!

The Magic of L-O-V-E...

If tying the knot were as simple as how Magicians do it, then marriage must be magical. Um…Yeah….I think we all know that’s so not true.

So before your Bride gets herself stuck in a huge web of knots, take her and all the girls to The Magic Castle. The Magic Castle is a private club that embraces the art of magic. A playground for Magicians to showcase their craft. FYI, this is definitely not your typical night club. You must be a member or be invited to enter this society. The exclusivity and vintage ambiance truly makes this a magical and an unforgettable experience.

QuickTip: Because it is a private club, it is that much harder to make reservations. So I suggest you ring up the Castle's Maître d. If you believe…a simple magic trick can make something you don’t have magically appear.

So once you’re in, start the night off with dinner. Their menu is complete with a variety of appetizers, entrees and of course desserts. After dinner head your group over to your private room for a private showing of magic that is, and of course no party is official without a champaign toast honoring the Bride. Once your show is over explore the Castle, you’ll just never know where you’ll find yourself next. Also don’t worry about a half empty glass. The castle is fully equipped with bars in every floor. So just go to your nearest bartender or host and it takes a simple wave of the wand to fill a glass up… Tada!

QuickTip: Hold a minute girl! Don’t even think about pulling out that Harry Potter custom to wear to the Castle. Your cloak, wizard hat and magic stick is not required. This is an elegant affair and dress code is STRICT. So make sure all the girls are G-L-A-M-O-R- O-U-S.

Have fun and enjoy the night, but remember the night isn’t over until the Bride learns the following tricks.

1. How to make your MAN wash the dishes
2. How to make your MAN do the laundry

And lastly…

3. How to make your MAN say YES to everything you ask for

Don’t forget, a trick doesn’t work with out a wave of the wand and a simple shout “Alakazam!” Ok if that doesn’t work try wiggling your nose really fast. But if for some odd reason that still doesn't work, this should do the trick… look into his eyes with that sad puppy face and say these magic words “Honey, I know you’ll do it if you LOVE me...?” Yes, the beauty of Magic.

Xoxo
The Card Lady

PS. If you really, really, really want to wear that Harry Potter custom to the Castle, there will be a one time exception...Halloween! So if you don't have any Halloween plans, make sure you check out The Castle.