Thirsty Thursday

Strawberry Ice

Looking for a delicious cocktail to unwind with over a fabulous summer weekend? Try a Strawberry Ice.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Ounces of Strawberry Vodka
  
• 1 1/2 Ounces of Strawberry Schnapps
  
• 1 1/2 Ounces of Cranberry Juice
  

Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a strawberry.

Enjoy.

Recipe from drinksmixer.com.

Loves It, Hates It

Posted by: L

Hot Pink & Turquoise

Loves it!

{Cameron Diaz @ the 2007 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Gala -

magenta Christian Dior strapless gown paired with turquoise jewelry}

{Kate Moss at the 2008 Matthew Williamson fashion show -

turquoise cardi and hot pink and turquoise dress, faboosh headpiece}

{First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2009 White House Correspondence Dinner -

hot pink Michael Kors dress}

{Lilly Pulitzer Large Agenda
- Checking In Print}

What do you think? Hot pink and turquoise-- do you love it or do you hate it?

Frugal is the New Black

Posted by: L

For a limited time, the members-only private sale site Rue La La is offering new members $10.00 if you sign up between now and August 8, 2010.

Personally, this is one of my favorite shopping sites! They offer current merchandise at a fraction of the cost. (So, think: you know that high you get when you find, say, a Michael Kors $400+ bag marked waaay down at TJs? Yea. It's like that. Only better.)

Some recent two-day boutiques have included:

• Havaianas
• MICHAEL Michael Kors
• Tracey Reese
• Cole Haan
• BCBG
• Theory
• Kate Spade - Home
• Lilly Pulitzer - Home

And, soo many more!!

There's usually 3-5 boutiques a day, open for two days. And, for those of you with a bigger wallet, Rue La La has recently started offering discounted vacations from Beaches Resorts and other posh hotels and spas!

What are you waiting for? Sign up here!

Good Luck!

Good Luck

to all the Bar Exam takers this week!!

(You can all look forward to a Barbri book bonfire after it's done! heh heh)

Water Cooler

Posted by: L

Long before law school, when I was just a Little L (in size, not height, because that hasn't changed since the 7th grade, haha) I loved tuning into courtroom dramas, especially "Law and Order." Then came "Boston Legal," with lovable (albeit neurotic) characters like Denny Crane and Alan Shore, that made me tune in religiously.

Now, in law school, the realization has sunk that things likely won't be as interesting and quick-to-trial as they were at 500 Boylston Street (and since I don't have a penchant for going into criminal prosecution, cases will not be as gory as they were in downtown Manhattan, phew). And, although fiction, I still look for the roof deck where Denny and Alan would share after-hours cocktails and cigars when I walk by.

(I'm not even going to go into the "Legally Blonde" series, because although Elle Woods who is highly "lovable," with her hot pink accessories and sassy wit and banter, no 1L would ever be called upon to represent a client and her vast hair care knowledge would not win her a murder trial. All lies, Elle!)

Well, for those of us who have a favorite ficticious lawyer, check out the ABA's list of "25 Greatest Fictional Lawyers" and see if yours made the list! Perry Mason, anyone?

One gal I'd like to see on here: Jane Bingum from Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva."

Maybe next year. That's one show that if you're not watching, you're missing out! Don't get turned off because it is a Lifetime show, either. (I'm not a fan of the usual my-husband/boyfriend/fiance-absued-me, now-I'm-getting-revenge fare that is usually home to the network.) Read more about "Drop Dead Diva" here.

Frugal is the New Black

Posted by: L

Love Amazon.com? Have a .edu e-mail address?

Head over to: http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info and sign up for Amazon Prime for one year -- absolutely free!

What you get:

• Amazon Prime free for one year ($79 value^1.);
• Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping;
• No minimum order size (this is key!);
• Upgrades to One-Day shipping for $3.99/item; and
• E-mail alerts for exclusive deals and promotions!

All you have to do is sign up by providing your .edu e-mail address, your school, and your major.

I just signed up and ordered this:

...and it will arrive on my doorstep on Monday -- just in time to read Wednesday after my final!

Are you going to sign up??

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Frugal is the New Black

Posted by: L

It usually starts in June and takes you all the way through Labor Day. The smiles, the toasts, the congratulations.

Then, of course we have: the dresses, the shoes, the accessories. The hotel stays, the cash bars, the gifts.

What is L going on about? WEDDING SEASON!

You know, that great time of year that usually takes up the majority of your summer weekends if you're between the ages of 25-32. And, it just so happens to empty out your wallet.

Regardless of your role at a wedding (guest, in the wedding party), every one has one thing in common: giving a gift to the happy couple.

By now some of you, dear Readers, are probably seasoned veterans, scouring out sales and getting creative to make and deliver something personal to your dear friends and family members. But, for those of you just starting out (and even for the Readers that might need a little refresh-er), the girls at Ring Drunk^{1., 2.} have put together a step-by-step guide for gift giving that is both budget-friendly and creative!

One of their awesome tips that would be perfect for a guest who is just recently out of school include:

"Step 4: Get Creative
Make a cookbook. We all have some standard recipes that we make all the time and love. Add those to a few of your mom or grandma's classics or maybe one or two you adapted from a cooking idol, and make your own cookbook."

The girls then provide you with both crafty and tech-savvy ways to complete the gift!

If you follow Ring Drunk's guide and add your own twist, you'll be sure to give something that the couple will cherish (and you won't look like you picked out the least-expensive item on their Registry!).

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Thirsty Thursday

Bad News Bear

Everyone has one of those days or weeks when nothing seems to go right. If you are having a bad day or a bad week try a Bad News Bear to put a smile on your pretty face.

Ingredients:

• 1 Ounce of Jagermeister Herbal Liqueur
• 1 Ounce of Vodka
• 4-6 Ounces of Mountain Dew Pitch Black Soda
  
• 2 Ounces of Fruit Punch
  

Combine all ingredients. Stir. Serve in a glass.

Enjoy.

Recipe from drinksmixer.com.

Thirsty Thursday

Frozen Passion Margarita

Whenever you want to indulge in a tasty treat try this margarita.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Ounce of Alize Gold Passion Liqueur
  
• 3/4 Ounce of 18000 Tequila
  
• 3/4 Ounce of Triple Sec
• 1 Ounce of Fresh Lime Juice
  
• 1 1/2 Ounces of Simple Syrup
  
• 3/4 Cup of Cracked Ice

Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend. Strain into a margarita glass. Don't forget to rim the glass with coarse salt. Garnish with a wheel of lime.

Enjoy.

Recipe from drinksmixer.com.

Happy 4th of July

We hope everyone has a great 4th of July.

Thank you to everyone who has served or our serving now for our country.

Happy Birthday America!!

xoxo
B & L

Thirsty Thursday

4th of July

Independence Day is this Sunday which means a weekend of drinking and partying.

So take a 4th of July shot in celebration of America's Independence!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Ounce of Grenadine Syrup
  
• 1/2 Ounce of Vodka
  
• 1/2 Ounce of Blue Curacao Liqueur.
  

Slowly pour each ingredient into a shot glass in the order provided so that they are layered on top of each other. Next, take that shot!!!

Enjoy.

Recipe from drinksmixer.com.