No Mess Monday: Jeffrey Campbell Dulce Pumps and Martinis

Back to Reality (A.K.A. Back to the Money)

Mondays are hard enough, but returning to the office on one after the holiday break is just brutal. Here's the good news though (especially if you're a freelancer like me), you can start to recoup some of the cash you spent or missed during the holidays. In honor of speaking your windfall into existence, walking your talk and the saying that shoes speak louder than words, rock this money-print Dulce Pump by Jeffrey Campbell today. Though it's classically styled, the print may make it a no-go for more conservative offices. However, it's approved for happy hour no matter where you work. The 4-inch heel means you should probably secure a bar stool early.

You know how there are all those memes of Leonardo DiCaprio holding the martini glass (whether from Gatsby or Wolf)? There's a reason for that... something about a martini says "money." It's also one of the few things strong enough to cure the Monday blues. Here's a recipe for a novel take on the classic cocktail:

FORDS 50/50 MARTINI

INGREDIENTS:

1½ oz Fords Gin

1½ oz Dolin Dry Vermouth

1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters

1 lemon twist, for garnish

METHOD:

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add large cold ice and stir for 40 revolutions. Strain over rocks into a chilled coup glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Outfit Idea: 

Thall Shalt Get Her Own Money Tee: available at teesinthetrap.com 

ASOS Wide Leg Crepe Pants: available at asos.com
Tulle Open Front Metallic Cardigan: available at Piperlime.com
Mini City Bag: available at zara.com

Fine Print: all courtesy images

Sparkling Saturday:Kate Spade Lissie Pumps & XXIV Karat Wine

Wine-y Girls Always Win

Kate Spade "Lissie" Pump

Smile. It's Saturday, and it's time to celebrate (your reason to party goes here). You're not going club-hopping, though. Instead, you're pre-gaming at a friend's house (aka having a drink or two while you decide who will Uber this time) and then heading to that hot new restaurant with great DJ and craft cocktails. Show up in these wine-hued suede "Lissie" Pumps by Kate Spade New York (Available at Piperlime), and inspire immediate heel envy. The color and texture say you're ready for fall. The pointed toes and slender heels are versatile and feminine. And the sparkling rhinestone bows give them just the right amount of glitz. The best thing is that these work just as well with jeans as they do with a skirt or trousers.

XXIV Karat Rosé

Never one to arrive at a friend's house empty-handed, bring a bottle of this recently-released XXIV Karat Rosé. Infused with indulgent 24-karat gold flakes and illuminated by an LED light in the bottom of the bottle, it's the perfect way to start a festive night. Warning: posting a "Cheers!" shot on Instagram with this bottle in-hand and flecks of gold in your glass may attract frenemies. Take selfies with caution.