CHSFW10 – Gwynn’s VIP tent
Every night of #CHSFW10 included a stop by the Gwynn’s VIP tent. Our good friends at Momentum PR worked the room all week. Those ladies made sure all the Charleston fashion lovers were comfortable and enjoying the festivities.
The only tent with food featured crabcakes and shrimp salsa from Lowcountry Bistro, 82 Queen and Swig & Swine. Dj Big Hair played lots of reggae music as fashion lovers enjoyed the open bar’s selection of Vodka, Bourbon and Champagne.
At the rear of the room hung a large screen where the runway show would be displayed. Great option for someone who wants to enjoy the party but isn’t that big into the fashions.
CHSFW10 – Opening Night
The first night of Charleston Fashion Week 2016 commenced the week long celebration with a stylish start. Charleston style influencers like @thebowtiegent @tarabelle and of course @charlestonshopcurator were in attendance and fabulous.
We were draped in IBU movement pieces to add flair to our all black ensembles.
Clutch – Shop Taxidermy
As such, we were eager to see the collection on the runway. The culturally inspired line was modeled by ethnically diverse models and lead by Charleston musician, James Harris.
Taxidermy handbags were complimented by lingerie from Bits of Lace Charleston and sexy heels from Shoes on King. Amy, owner of the luxury handbag company, Taxidermy, outfitted us with an animal skin clutch and tote that garnered quite a bit of attention. The beautifully fit models bared their skin while modeling signature snakeskin purses. Very sexy.
March Madness: Cocktail Bandit Style
March has been an incredible month for the Cocktail Bandits. We thought that it would be fitting to name this series CB March Madness!! We had the pleasure of attending Charleston Wine and Food Festival (3/2 – 3/6) as well as Charleston Fashion Week 10 (3/15 – 3/19). It’s was crazy and incredible. In this month alone, we have been around more creative souls than we have EVER encountered. We’ve tried some of the best food and booze from famous chefs, Brewers, and distillers around; and have seen dope fashions on the local fashionistas as well as runway. All of this amazing-ness happened this month right here in Charleston…. So get prepared to experience March Madness: The Cocktail Bandit way! Stay tuned and Cheers!! #cocktailbandits #chswff #chsfw10 #marchmadness
Lasered by Caruso
Hey ladies! Summertime is around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for those summer bodies. Caruso Aesthetics is the place for you. Gina the main aesthetician specializes and lasering all of that annoying hair away! She is very good with all women, but she specializes in women of color. Laser hair removal may also be the solution to some women who have annoying ingrown hairs and or hair bumps. It is even been proven to lighten up dark areas on extra melaninated skin. There is a fear that laser hair removal is painful, that’s not true. It’s mildly uncomfortable, but if you could handle a wax then you can handle the laser hair removal as well.
The Patron Experience 101
If any of you know the Cocktail Bandits, you know that our first love is tequila. It is the reason why we created the brand. For the last 3 years, we have been studying/tasting different tequilas, learning about the culture and we have been praying for a way to get down there to learn more. We were so thrilled that our prayers were answered when the USBG- Charleston as well as the Patron Academy gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! They invited us, along with other bartenders/mixologists to visit the Patron Hacienda in Mexico this week!
In 2016 the #HaciendaPatron and USBG partnered together and are inviting top USBG bartenders from around the country each month to visit their distillery , learn the whole tequila process, and show why Patron is not a tequila made for the “Gringo” palate. (Total myth)
Antonio was very knowledgeable about the tequila business. We love how excited he was during the presentation and the tour. We love what we do so it’s nice to be around people who love tequila as much as we do.
It Takes Two
Skirt! Magazine asked about work and play at a pair. Read about our duo power using the link below!
Mexico + Patron
We are so pumped to announce that we are going to Mexico the week of February 22 to the Patron Hacienda tequila academy!! Look at the sexy passport case that @patron sent us. ???? We can’t wait to share everything once we’re there!
Love punch with Charleston Blog Society
See how Coastal Bride styles bridal with love-all over featuring a bubbly One Hope Champagne cocktail created by us. Check it out! Link below!
http://acoastalbride.com/valentines-styled-shoot/
Talking life with Charleston Shop Curator
We talked cocktails and life with Charleston Shop Curator at 5 Church Restaurant. Read her blog to find out who we want to share cocktails with and why we love Charleston. Link below!
http://charlestonshopcurator.com/womens/cocktails-with-bandits-at-5-church/
Superbowl Halftime cocktails
We are still talking about Beyonce’s halftime performance of “Formation”. Check out cocktails that were inspired by other amazing Superbowl halftime shows on Sirius XM Radio’s blog. Click the link below!
http://blog.siriusxm.com/2016/02/01/super-bowl-halftime-show-cocktails/
