Urban Ninja
We got to stop in to the #MACStarTrek Starship Enterprise to get glam from the team of Vulcans, Klingons, Romulans and Ferengis during Comic Con in San Diego, as part of the premiere of Star Trek Beyond that debuted last week.
This collection is not available until September, but you definitely want to mark your calendars because this collection is out of this world! In the always capable hands of M•A•C Senior Artist John Stapleton, I was treated to some everyday glam, so I could hit the con in style.
This surprisingly wearable collection will not transform you into an alien, but will give you all the gorgeous starry shimmer you crave, with rich bold colors for fall.
Here’s what I’m wearing
Eyeshadow: Bird of Prey
Trip the Light Fantastic Powder: Strange New Worlds
Blush: Modern Mandarin
Lipstick: Where no man has gone before (looks amazing on anyone)
Gloss: Pleasure Planet (gorgeous) – this tri-color gloss pumps up your pout Kylie Jenner style without resorting to glassware.
Live Long and Prosper!
Independence Day is fast approaching, reminding us that we were just a few Declarations away from speaking with British Accents. I’m sure our founding fathers would throw their pointed hats in the air with celebration, knowing that we like to commemorate this festive occasion with a party!
Planning a Fourth of July menu makes me giddy with ideas. Independence Day makes me think of corn dogs, cotton candy, and ice cream sandwiches, because what’s more Americana than food I can eat on a stick? Pair that with some good ole County Fair food: funnel cake, an ice cream float, and deep fried anything, and we’ve got a party.
But, all that festive food is going to make your guests thirsty. Naturally, I have a few ideas to make your 4th of July party drinks as patriotic as the menu. A little red, white, and blue to ring in our Independence day with a bang!
For my party, I’ll be making a blended Strawberry Daiquiri to represent the RED, and let’s throw in a Sonoma Moscow Mule for WHITE, and a Blueberry Lavender Lemonade for the BLUE, which is also non-alcoholic if you want to take it easy.
The secret ingredient in those Strawberry Daiquiris is a beautiful lime cordial made by Sonoma Syrup. Having tasted many a syrup for cocktails, I have to say that the Lime Syrup made with a mixture of Mexican & Key Lime is one of my favorites, because it really tastes like naturally sweetened lime juice with a bit of zest. A bottle has quickly become a staple on my home bar.
Luckily, my home state of California is known for many things, particularly the renowned Wine Country of Northern California. Sonoma County produces world-class wines and exceptional produce, so naturally it is also the home to Sonoma Syrup. The versatile syrups make great beverages but they also double as a glaze for meat or make a fabulously floral sorbet. They use authentic ingredients (that you can read – no high fructose corn syrup here) like real fruit juices, cane sugar, and botanicals, which really comes through in the flavor.
So take advantage of the warm weather, and enjoy your day off to celebrate the freedoms we often take for granted! Let me know if you make any of these tasty beverages & what your guests think of your simple and festive drinks!
6-8 Frozen Strawberries
6-8 non-frozen Strawberries
1 cup of ice
(Serves 2)
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The best bars and bartenders were lauded last week at Time Out LA’s inaugural Bar Awards in the historic The Theatre at Ace Hotel DTLA. The cocktail culture has grown leaps and bounds in the past few years, so it was only fitting that we should commend those who were rising above the fray and setting the standard for bars in Los Angeles.
Yes, it is an honor to be nominated, but it is also a pleasure to win. Below are the winners from last nights events, along with their nominated brethren, so you can check out these fine establishments and judge for yourself.
Please raise a glass! Cheers LA!
Fellow Nominees: Melrose Umbrella Co., Scopa Italian Roots, The Corner Door
Fellow Nominees: The Fiscal Agent, Everson Royce Bar, Old Lightning
Fellow Nominees: The Normandie Club, The Spare Room, Melrose Umbrella Co.
Fellow Nominees: The Roger Room, Harvard & Stone, Tony’s Saloon
Fellow Nominees: E.P. & L.P., Now Boarding, Clifton’s Cafeteria
Fellow Nominees: Bestia DTLA, Redbird, Broken Spanish
Fellow Nominees: Gracias Madre, Otium, The Walker Inn
For more photos from the event by Jakob N. Layman, head over to TimeOut LA for their coverage.