Mink Blink
The life of a Cocktail Bandit has its privileges. Our evenings are often filled with live music from local bars, lively conversation with foodie friends and glasses overflowing with craft cocktails. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for pampering and priming. We take time to exercise (almost daily), moisture our natural curls and try to eat a balanced meal. We typically partner with talented local makeup artist to prepare us for photo shoots or black-tie events. But more than likely, you will catch us bare faced and smiling.
In an effort to add a little razzle dazzle to our appearance, we researched eyelash extension. The process takes two hours but our technician had a gentle touch and soothing voice that made the experience virtually painless. This subtle change adds definition and a certain brightness to the face. People notice a difference but can’t quite pinpoint what it is.
I prefer this method over the one-time use eyelash strips. The look is more ‘natural’ and you don’t risk ripping out your own lashes trying to remove the temporary extensions.
La Roc Beauty sent us home with our own lash maintenance and cleanser kit. Our lashes remained intact for 4 weeks with minimal shedding and no irritation.
www.larocbeauty.com
Featured Blog: The Fashionable Traveler
On May 27th, we partnered with Charleston based candle company, Candlefish, on a special craft event.
This lovely Charleston fashion and travel blogger attended our Maker Break class, where we hand crafted cocktails and custom blended candles. Read her insightful event recap using the link below:
#DrinkDifferently
My oh Maille!
We’re suckers for a well made condiment. French gourmet mustard company, Maille hosted a private luncheon at Chez Nous on the 3rd Friday in June. Our first time at the cozy restaurant off Spring Street, we made our way up the narrow staircase to be seated with a window view of Payne Street. The polite waitress filled our glasses with chilled Chablis as we met the guests of honor: Charleston’s #FlavorHeroes Maille conducted a nationwide challenge encouraging individuals to share their creative dishes that include a product of Maille. The luncheon at Chez Nous was an effort to show appreciation for their creativity.
Chez Nous prepares a fixed menu everyday giving you 2 options for per course. I love it when restaurants get it simple. Tomato tart appetizer had a buttery crust full of sun ripened heirloom tomatoes.
Followed by a meaty perfectly pan seared snapper and seasoned potatoes. We finished the meal with a decadent chocolate cake with a fudge like center.
I slowly sipped traditional French coffee; just heavenly after the cream soaked confection. The good folk at Maille who accompanied us during the meal, sent us home with two of their signature products: classic mustard and dijon mustard.
We were inspired to craft a Dad friendly cocktail in the spirit of Father’s Day.
Daddy’s Day Off
1 Barspoon of Maille Dijon Mustard 1.5 oz of Highland Scotch 1 oz of Montenegro Amaro 1 Barspoon of In the Raw Agave .5 oz of Lime juice Garnish: Beef sausage, lime slice, Dijon Maille on a Spice Daneson toothpick Add ingredients to mixing tin. Shake passionately. Pour contents into rocks glass. Garnished with cooked beef sausage, lime slice topped with a dollop of Maille dijon mustard. Enjoy your cocktail Dad, you deserve it!
www.daneson.com
www.mailleus.com
www.highlandparkwhisky.com
www.amaromontenegro.com
www.cheznouschs.com
www.intheraw.com
Diner en Blanc Charleston – 2017
Just a picnic with a few hundred of your favorite friends. You bring all the fixings and the organizers of this secret dining event bring all the fun…
The concept is simple:
1. Assemble your dining party.
2. Assign tasks. (someone needs to bring the table, the chairs, flatware and of course, food.)
3. Wear white.
4. Meet at Unknown location.
Attendees are challenged to curate a meal and table-scape that lends itself to the ‘All White’ theme. Guest are required to wear all white, even their shoes. Outfits range from elaborate ball gowns to casual seersucker suits, very Charleston.
Some fashionable ladies used unique white headpieces to stand out in the crowd. We saw flower crowns, white beads, and even full masks. The creativity was impressive.
We danced until the last song; drinking One Hope wine and celebrating with new and old friends.
Top 3 Faves
- Amazing Black Diamond Band
- Couple coordinated outfits, so cute!
- Unexpected location in the heart of Charleston
www.dinerenblanc.com
http://charleston.dinerenblanc.com/
www.onehopewine.com
www.moet.com
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Artfields SC 2017
Small towns seem to harbor some of the most wholesome people. The railway town to Lake City, SC mostly known for its tobacco and bean harvesting is slowly making its mark on the national art scene. For 10 days the city of 6700 residents transforms its bars, restaurants, salons, banks, barber shop, and parks into modern art galleries.
Middle students and adults are encouraged to submit pieces for a chance at one of the cash prizes totaling over $120,000. Attendees register and vote for the favorite piece online.
Business owners choose which art is placed in their shop. Some submissions were small portraits, while others were mixed medium installations that consumed entire buildings. Some pieces made us smile and others initiated conversations on race, religion and gender roles. Not only is the Artfields project a great tourism vehicle but also an important outlet for emerging artists.
The grand prize went to Atlanta, GA artist Alexi Torres with a moving oil on canvas piece entitled ‘Spiritual Security – Safe in Prayer’.
www.artfieldsSC.org www.touchptcom.com www.lakecitysc.com www.discoversc.com
