Almost There Thursday: Cole Haan Lucinda Air Oxfords

 

Brogue-en Heels

 

 

Pssst! Don’t tell the boss, but the week is pretty much over. Even if your boss just happens to be the person you see in the mirror, I’m guessing you’ve had it up to here (picture my hand at eye level) with his or her crap this week. You made it over the hump, but if that’s not enough to turn up the corners of your mouth, wear a pair of shoes that make your eyes AND your toes happy. The Lucinda Air by Cole Haan, with its unexpected color combination, sharp brogue detailing and Nike Air technology should do the trick. They say you understand the value of practical things like work and rules, but you’re also well aware of your freedom to add your own spin. The 3.5 inch heel, coupled with the Nike Air-enhanced footbed will also be a nice break from your usual 5 inch stilettos.

 

 

Since your shoes’ style has Irish roots, your drink for the evening should follow suit (pun intended). When you clink glasses with your mates this evening, let yours contain a Brogue. This simple mixture of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and Irish Mist Liqueur will knock the edge off more quickly than a boxer’s jab, and if you drink it too quickly you may feel like you’ve gotten a punch to the chest. However, sipping it will reveal a smooth, smoky flavor that’s slightly sweetened with honey but still respectable enough to get you cool points from the guys. However slowly you drink, still try not to drink to many. I’d hate to hear that you ended up in a bar fight because someone called you drunk.

Recipe (via Bar None Drinks):

1 1/2 oz. Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey

3/4 oz. Irish Mist

Serve in a rocks glass over ice.

 

*Please drink responsibly

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Shoe News: Melissa Shoes’ SoHo Shop

 

The Brazilians Are Coming!

 

Brazilian shoe brand, Melissa, has become pretty popular in the US with it’s surprisingly chic rubber shoes and designer collaborations (Jason Wu, Vivienne Westwood, Gareth Pugh, to name a few). It only makes sense, then, that it’s digging its proverbial heels in with a brick and mortar location here in the States. Opening on February 8 at 102 Green Street in SoHo, the store will have the same super-artsy gallery feel as the flagship location in Sao Paolo. The opening will feature an installation by Eli Sudbrack (same guy who designed Lady Gaga’s holiday workshop at Barney’s New York). Shoppers, rev your engines. It’s time to buy some rubber! Technorati Tags: Shoe News,Melissa Shoes,Shoes,Shopping,Jason Wu,Vivienne Westwood,Gareth Pugh,Eli Sudbrack,Lady Gaga,designer collaborations,rubber shoes
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No Mess Monday- Chinese New Year: Philip Simon Kevoik Boots

 

Dragon Your Feet

 

According to the Chinese calendar, today begins the Year of the Dragon (Year of the Water Dragon, according to Wikipedia). It’s considered the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac, so I’m hoping the Mega Millions gods and the Shoe Fairy look favorably upon me (and all of you). If you’re celebrating on the East Coast, you’re probably dealing with some wet weather. A pair of rubber-toed, platform, lug soled booties in theme-appropriate red, like these Philip Simon Kevoik Boots (available at amazon.com for $116.76) are an on-trend choice. With their sturdy canvas upper, shearling lining, 4.75 inch heel and .75 inch platform, they say you’re both prepped for the weather and ready to party.

 

Once the parade is over, and you hit the bar for celebratory cocktails, enjoy a Lucky Dragon or two. Made with CAMUS Elegance VSOP Cognac, Grand Marnier and ginger liqueur, it’s a smooth, slightly sweet-but-spiced way to warm up and wind down.

Recipe:

2oz CAMUS Elegance VSOP Cognac

.5oz Grand Marnier

.25oz ginger liqueur

Combine all ingredients with ice and stir. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.

 

Remember to enjoy this drink responsibly. Have to many too quickly, and you’ll change your luck for the worse.

*FYI, I’m an Amazon/ Endless affiliate, so if you click & buy these boots, I get a little change

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Booze News: PAMA Liqueur Looking for Home “Bar Star”

 

Do Try it at Home

 

Anyone reading this probably enjoys a good cocktail or five, but how skilled are you at making them? Do you find yourself creating custom cocktails for social gatherings? Are you the one your friends turn to for what to drink when? If so, break out your shaker, jigger and creativity. You’ll need them to win the PAMA Liqueur “Best Home Bar Star” contest.

 

Starting today, submit recipes and pictures of your best cocktail creation featuring PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur to be considered for a grand prize of a trip for two to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen in June 2012 with $2,000 spending money and the opportunity for your recipe to be presented in front of thousands of attendees at the Grand Tasting Tent. The winning recipe will also be featured on PAMA’s website. Don’t have your recipe and garnish perfected yet? Don’t fret, pet. You have until February 29 2012 at 11:59 EST to get it together.

Your masterpiece will be judged by a panel of professionals and- if you make it far enough- Facebook folks on the following:

• Originality/creativity
• Unique use of PAMA
• Ingredient combination
• Appropriateness of the cocktail name

If you’re among the four runners-up, you’ll get a one-year subscription to Food & Wine magazine and a PAMA gift bag. Visit www.PAMALiqueur.com/HomeBarStar for full details. I’d love to see your work, so please comment here if you enter so I can check it out. Oh, and if you win the grand prize, please take me with you to Aspen! Good luck and cheers!

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