Monthly Archives: February 2018

National Margarita Day!

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Hey Dolls! It’s not Champagne Sunday, but it is National Margarita Day! Peep the mixology for The Perfect Margarita.

The Perfect Margarita

The Ingredients.

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Coarse salt
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 cup best-quality white tequila
  • 1/3 cup Cointreau
  • 1/3 cup sugar, plus more if desired

The Mixology. To salt-rim the glasses, rub a cut lime around the rim of each of 4 cocktail glasses or stemmed goblets. Fill a saucer with salt. Dip glass, upside down, into salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Fill blender three-quarters full of ice cubes. Pour lime juice, tequila, and Cointreau over ice. Add sugar; blend, starting slowly, and then increasing to high speed, until ice is very finely chopped and mixture is frothy. Taste for sweetness; add more sugar if desired. Blend a few seconds more; pour into salt-rimmed glasses. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Until then, keep sharing the pretty,

L.

The Pretty Domestic

Dollentine’s Day Gift Ideas

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Hey Dolls! We are a day shy of Valentine’s Day, and whether you have plans with a special someone or not, I say who cares! Tomorrow is a day we can spend showering ourselves with love. Peep some of my fab gifts ideas and splurge on yourself for “Dollentine’s Day.”

Brooches are everywhere and this ruby crystal number from Gucci is perfect to gift yourself. Don it on a distressed denim jacket, go-to LBD, or cutest French beret.

Sexy lingerie is not to be reserved for special occasions! Head over to La Perla and indulge yourself in some beautiful intimates.

Honestly, nothing beats a pop of red on the nails. I am obsessed with this opaque poppy color. Not to mention, Smith + Cult packaging is everything.

If we are doing red nails, then certainly we are doing red lips. Who does a red lip better than Chanel? Rouge Allure limited edition lip colour in No. 1 is the perfect shade of red.

Build your own jewelry collection with this David Yurman Crossover Wide Ring. True to his signature style, the Crossover Ring will compliment your Dollentine’s Night Out ensemble.

It goes without saying, that you don’t have to wait on anyone to send you fresh flowers. I’m a tulip Doll; but, swing by your favorite florist and pick up a bouquet of your bloom of choice.

Dollentine’s Day is synonymous with bubbly. Pull out your best flute and pour a glass or two.

Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne

Happy Dollentine’s Day!

Until then, keep sharing the pretty,

L.

The Pretty Domestic

You Are Cordially Invited to Champagne Sunday!

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Hey Dolls! Happy Sunday! I am so excited that the Winter Olympics have started. I enjoy it from start to finish – the Opening Ceremony, Parade of Nations, lightening of the cauldron, and the spirit of sportsmanship.

It’s only appropriate that in the spirit of the games that we on an Olympic-themed cocktail. I’ve posted this before, but it is a gold medal winner. Peep the mixology below.

The Gold Medal Martini

The Ingredients |

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • I tsp simple syrup
  • fresh lemon

The Mixology | Add vodka to a shaker filled with ice, simple syrup, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is completely chilled and thoroughly mixed. Strain into martini glass that has been rimmed with sugar. For a little sparkle try mixing metallic dusting powder with the sugar. This sparkly dusting powder can be found at your local bakery supply store. Serve and enjoy.

Until then, keep sharing the pretty,

L.

The Pretty Domestic

You Are Cordially Invited to Champagne Sunday

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Hey Dolls! Happy Super Bowl Sunday! If you’re like me, you’re either attending a fab party or hosting one. We’ll be watching with good friends at their annual Super Bowl soirée.

The big game is synonymous with beer; but I still say bubbles are appropriate. Or better yet, why not both! That said, I bring you The Black Velvet.

This famous drink was invented in 1861 at Brook’s Club in London. Prince Albert had died, everyone was in mourning. The story goes that the steward at the club, overcome with the emotion of the occasion, ordered that even the champagne should be put into mourning and proceeded to mix it with Guinness. The taste was so delicious the Black Velvet quickly became extremely popular. Peep the mixology below.

The Black Velvet

The Ingredients |

  • one part Guinness (extra stout)
  • one part Champagne (well chilled)

The Mixology | Fill half a Champagne flute glass with Guinness. Slowly top off each glass with chilled champagne. Serve and enjoy!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

Until then, keep sharing the pretty,

L.

The Pretty Domestic