5 Classic New Orleans Cocktails for Fat Tuesday
February 17, 2015
Even if you can't be in New Orleans today for Fat Tuesday, you can still partake in the Mardi Gras festivities by imbibing one of these classic N'awlins cocktails. Order one at your local watering hole, or follow these recipes to bring Bourbon Street to your place. Laissez les bon temps roulez!
This sweet, rum-based cocktail was concocted in the '40s and is still one of the most popular drinks ordered in the French Quarter.
A 2008 Louisiana bill named this cognac drink the official cocktail of New Orleans.
Also called a New Orleans Fizz, this cocktail is a hometown specialty of The Crescent City.
This cocktail, named after the city's French Quarter, was created in the 1930s at the Carousel Bar in New Orleans' Hotel Monteleone.
This was once the house cocktail of New Orleans' famed restaurant, Arnaud's, located in the heart of the French Quarter.
Turning 2!
February 14, 2015
The Savvy Girl's Guide to Life is two-years old today! I've had such a blast over the past couple of years, and I'm so excited for what's to come.
Friday Favorites
February 13, 2015
I've always loved Valentine's Day, even when I was single, because I never viewed it as a couple's holiday but rather a day to celebrate love. This year I'm particularly excited because Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday for the first time since having my girls, and since my husband doesn't work on weekends, we'll have the whole day together as a family. I'm planning to surprise my loves with a big breakfast, something I know my five-year old will appreciate (she's been asking for a feast with sausages and "every kind of muffin God ever made" ever since I introduced her to the film A Little Princess). Whatever your plans for V-day, I hope your weekend is filled with love. God bless!
Colorful homemade pasta.
Heart-shaped cork coasters.
A sweet setting for an outdoor dinner party.
This. All of this.
Blue cheese and steak crostini--a must for my next dinner party.
6 Reasons to Wear (and Love!) Moto Jackets
February 11, 2015
1. Vince Camuto Quilted Leather Moto Jacket
There's a reason motorcycle jackets are considered one of the must-have pieces every woman should have in her closet: they're undeniably cool. Here are six reasons why you should be a fan of this jacket style.
1. They can easily replace a basic cardigan or blazer.
If you've been rocking the same cardigan for weeks or only wear blazers to work, you can swap them for a moto jacket and totally refresh your whole look.
2. They add a bit of edginess to a look.
Nothing keeps a feminine '50s-inspired frock from looking too precious or a sheath dress from looking too prim than a moto jacket.
3. You can wear one with anything, for any occasion.
Motorcycle jackets are surprisingly versatile. I've seen them worn with everything from wedding gowns to pencil skirts to skinny jeans, and they looked fabulous every time.
4. You're instantly cooler when you wear one.
Somehow a moto jacket can take any outfit and inject it with unabashed coolness. You throw one on over a simple tank top and suddenly your Sandra Dee at the end of Grease--you're the girl everybody wants to know.
5. It looks way better than your man's flannel or ratty old college sweatshirt.
Just because all you're doing is running a few errands doesn't mean you can't look put together. A moto jacket keeps your look casual, but it's far more attractive than an oversized hoodie or grunge-era flannel from your guy's closet.
6. They keep you warm without the bulk.
This is especially important for date night or GNO; you don't have to worry about being cold, of course, but you also don't have to worry about having your 'fit ruined by some big, puffy, and completely unflattering coat.
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Motorcycle jackets are surprisingly versatile. I've seen them worn with everything from wedding gowns to pencil skirts to skinny jeans, and they looked fabulous every time.
4. You're instantly cooler when you wear one.
Somehow a moto jacket can take any outfit and inject it with unabashed coolness. You throw one on over a simple tank top and suddenly your Sandra Dee at the end of Grease--you're the girl everybody wants to know.
5. It looks way better than your man's flannel or ratty old college sweatshirt.
Just because all you're doing is running a few errands doesn't mean you can't look put together. A moto jacket keeps your look casual, but it's far more attractive than an oversized hoodie or grunge-era flannel from your guy's closet.
6. They keep you warm without the bulk.
This is especially important for date night or GNO; you don't have to worry about being cold, of course, but you also don't have to worry about having your 'fit ruined by some big, puffy, and completely unflattering coat.
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