30 Days 30 Faves – Cocktail Club Charleston

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Cocktail Club is the exact place where we coined the terms “Cocktail Bandits”. We found ourselves at the end of the night with a table full of glasses of all shapes and sizes in different states of imbibe surrounded by good friends discuss past adventures and future plans of mischief.

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We had no intention of staging at the bar that long and absolutely no inkling. That we would consume that many spirited beverage.

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That typical of our time spent at Cocktail Club. Before your realize it, you’ve sipped hours away in the dimly light upstairs bar entertainment by the preparation of each drink and the look of satisfaction on the face of its intended.

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Photography by Black Dave Made It

Makeup by Marie Fox MUA

30 Days 30 Faves – Republic Reign

Of course, Republic Reign of Charleston has to be one of our favorite spots because it’s always poppin’. It is the most popular nightclub and bar here in Charleston.

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Every weekend night, it’s packed! We have had quite a few memories in Republic. We collaborated, hosted, and pulled off an awesome day party there last year and that really inspired us to do more events!

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They have partnered with us on several different projects and they have all been successful! We believe that Republics most memorable features are the infamous eclectic blue couch and spacious outside patio.

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The bartenders in Republic are amazing as well. Wayne and Chris are so accommodating and so creative! We are so thankful to have them in our city. Hannah their female bartender that served us during our photo shoot is amazing not to mention super beautiful! She made us several cocktails with out featured spirit, Avion, that were delicious! If you ever want to go out and shake a leg here in Charleston, Republic is the place to be!

 

Photography by Jen Wilson Photography

Makeup Masks by Marie Fox MUA

30 Days 30 Faves – 45 Waterside

Even though 45 waterside is a gem that most people don’t know about it is the place that granted us our very first social media award! The location is awesome it’s right on Lockwood Drive and the view of the harbor is just spectacular!

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Mamie and her crew invited us out for their Social Media day last year and we were a recipient of the best drink cocktail photo award. You know that we were super excited!

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The rooftop bar just opened for guests and we can’t to go back for a cocktail or 3! *wink wink* 45 waterside is in the Hilton Garden Inn hotel. Go check out their fabulous location and their amazing bartender!

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Photography by C. Tan Photography.

30 Days 30 Faves – Southern Smoke Cigars

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Southern Smoke Cigar is the ultimate smoking paradise on the go. Every since we first heard about Southern Smoke, they’ve invited us to have’s smokes, dinner, and an all-around good time! They’re awesome. When you step on this smoke mobile, it is a different  world with plush couches, boss seats in the back, and super sexy decorations all around. They have an array of different cigars from the small, dainty cigars ladies like me enjoy to the big bold flavored cigars that the southern gentlemen tend to smoke.

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Laughing over cigars and Avion tequila with the Ladies of Southern Smoke.

Sometimes, they surprise their guests and bring on their own personal craft signature cocktails. You know that the bandits love love love cigar and cocktail pairings. Southern Smoke Cigars is owned by two couples: the Robertsons and the Bostwics and they are just a amazing! We can’t wait to have more cigars soon! We love them. Check them out online and book them for you next event and have a #southernsmoke for us!

 

www.southernsmokecigars.com

We love Southern Smoke!
We love Southern Smoke!

 Photography by Mac Kilduff Photography.

Makeup by Stella Nova West Ashley

30 Days 30: The Orange Spot Coffee House

This delicious latte to get the day started right!
This delicious latte to get the day started right!

The Orange Spot Coffee House in Park Circle has to be one of our favorite favorite places in Charleston. Park Circle is a hidden gem, the Bandits are usually enjoying the downtown area, but this place is new and emerging… Also very family friendly.

The owners of the Orange Spot, Laura and Julie, are just some special ladies. Since the first time we walked into their establishment, we were greeted with smiles and orange brightness; not to mention amazing coffee and wonderful service. These gals tend to be modest about their beverage curating skills, but they are very creative baristas. Various spiced simple syrups as well as their sage lattes were the highlight of our morning. These ladies also made us some of the most delicious craft coffee cocktails that we’ve ever tasted. The group favorite had to be an Avion Expresso coffee cocktail that was spiced with hot peppers and garnished with chocolate shavings; it was sweet, and definitely had a kick at the end.

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Expresso Spiced Magic

If you are a coffee lover, and want to try some delicious new creative coffee drinks, then you have to check these ladies out! You don’t know what you’re missing…

Also we want to thank the Orange Spot Coffee House for hosting us and showing us how diverse and AWESOME coffee can be!

Enjoying our delicious craft cocktails from The Orange Spot Queens! Yummy!
Enjoying our delicious craft cocktails from The Orange Spot Queens! Yummy!

Photography by Jay Wayne Productions.

30 Days 30 – Pink Dot Beauty Bar

Pink Dot Beauty Bar contains some of the best makeup available and host some of the most talented makeup artist in Charleston. It was a pleasure working with Rebecca Wash and Demi Washington as they used care and took us both out of our makeup comfort zones.

Makeup by Rebecca Wash at Pink Dot Beauty Bar
Makeup by Rebecca Wash at Pink Dot Beauty Bar

Both artists took us out of our comfort zones applying bold lips and super full lashes.

Demi Washington taking a quick pic of his amazing work.
Demi Washington taking a quick pic of his amazing work.

Pink Dot Beauty Bar offers great cosmetics and their staff is always on hand to offer advise. They also sell custom jewelry and beautiful accessories.

Clutch available at Pink Dot Beauty Bar
Clutch available at Pink Dot Beauty Bar

 

Photography b Basil & Bubbly Photography
MUA by Rebecca Wash and Demi Washington
Sponsored by Avion Tequila and Southern Wine & Spirits

 

30 Days of 30 – Palmetto Cafe

We love the Palmetto Cafe at the Charleston Place Hotel. Its gorgeous, iconic Charleston and brings us back to one of our first professional photo session.

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We participated in the #IWillReflect campaign promoting skin protection awareness. They gave us a great opportunity and we will never forget it. Not to mention the backdrop is simply eye candy!

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Pepper Peach Paloma – Ancho Reyes Liquer, Avion Tequila Reposado, Fresh Grapefruit, Lime Juice topped with Cipriani Soda

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Photography by Tyler Ashlin Photography
Cocktails by Palmetto Cafe at Charleston Place Hotel
Sponsored by Avion Tequila

30 Days of 30 – Grand Bohemian

 

Abstract art infuses with wanderlust at this grand bouquet hotel on Meeting Street that encourages one to gaze deeply counting all its attributes while sipping artfully crafted cocktails.

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The rooftop bar not only gives you a breathtaking view of Charleston but is also a great place to take enjoy cocktails.

 

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The Boheme – Signature cocktail at Grand Bohemian Hotel includes Avion Tequila Silver, Pineapple Shrub, Fresno Peeper Simple Syrup and Lime Juice.

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MUA by LaNaqua Clarke
Nails by Jada Sanders
Photography by Marie Rodriguez Photography
Cocktails by Grand Bohemian Hotel Eleve bar
Sponsored by Avion Tequila

 

 

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