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What We're Listening to This Month...

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This month we're gearing up for fall and beginning our September playlist with an oh-so appropriate song from The Neighbourhood. Enjoy!

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TGIF: Rose Water Cocktail

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This refreshingly light and undoubtedly pretty cocktail requires fresh grapefruit juice and an easy to make rose water syrup to create. We love using multipurpose ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen (or makeup cupboard!). Rose water isn't just for your complexion; it's a fragrant addition to baked goods and beverages. Enjoy this drink during the last days of summer and have a Happy Labour Day weekend! The Rose Water Cocktail Ingredients: 1 OZ Gin or Vodka 1 OZ Rose Water Syrup (see below)1 TBSP of Fresh lime juice 2 OZ Fresh grapefruit juiceSparkling Water Directions: Combine alcohol,...

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We're Watching: Cruel Intentions

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  This 1999 NYC high school drama sends shivers down our spines. The heavy hitting cast; Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, Selma Blair; lightens up the overall dark theme with intriguing character chemistry. Wealth and popularity gives mean-girl Kathryn the power of control and manipulation, reeking havoc on the lives of her step brother and innocent classmates. Through all the heartbreak and anxiety, though, there's that glimmer of actual love that you find yourself genuinely hoping will work out for the blonde, baby-faced Reese Witherspoon. You'll also find yourself eternally grateful that high school was never actually this...

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Mani Monday: Gold Foil Nails

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This weeks Mani Monday is inspired by the beautifully rich leather on our new gold Paige clutch! This piece is a perfect addition to all of fall's jewel tones and we couldn't help but want it on our nails as well. Here's how we did it! 1. Apply basecoat and paint your nails with two thin coats of black nail polish, here we used Essie in Licorice which you can purchase here. 2. Once the black nail polish has dried completely it is time to apply your foil! First, paint a thin layer of the Transfer Foil Adhesive onto each...

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TGIF: The Royal Tea Cocktail

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This beautifully easy to make cocktail combines fragrant Earl Grey tea, freshsqueezed lemon juice, and gin to create the perfect post-work beverage. We garnished ours with dried lavender flowers- but slices of lemon will do the trick. The Royal Tea Ingredients: 3/4 cup of Earl Grey Tea, chilled1/2 cup of Sparkling Water3 TBSPs Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed1 TBSP Simple Syrup1 to 2 OZ Gin (We recommend Beefeater) Directions: Combine all ingredients with ice in a tall glass- stir well. Garnish with dried lavender flowers. Serve and enjoy! The Bracelet Like the bracelet pictured above? It's Anita Ko's 18K Gold Small Spike...

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