New drink by Pharell Williams called Qream. Flavors come in peach and strawberry. He says it tastes good especially if you bake with it, something I’m going to try soon.
Check out this twit pic from Mary J. Blige of Her and Pharell enjoying it with some Ciroc.
So , as usual, I was supposed to be doing work and I got sidetracked by a video on youtube. This one was about developing your elevator pitch. Terri Sjodin, explains how to break down all of the information you want to get across in a short amount of time into a short pitch that should generate interest in the person you are pitching your ideas or company to. She calls it a “Sexy” Pitch because it should entice people to want to know more.
Here is the general breakdown of her methodology:
Approach the person with an icebreaker. Discuss current events, ask an intriguing question, offer a gift (depending on meeting situation), or share a short relateable story.
When it comes to developing your pitch it should have the following components:
Here is the video in its entirety for your deeper understanding. Enjoy!
Build over Ice and stir
Mix with ice
If you are in the NYC area be sure to join Divas in the City for an exclusive after-hours shopping party!
The fabulous Divas of Kurvacious and Marliyn’s Boutique in Harlem, are closing their store just for Divas in the City members and their fab guest to shop exclusively on Friday, August 5th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
Grab a few of your favorite Divas and enjoy a girl’s night out while participating in a fashion styling segment by Kimberly Edwards of Chique Chix, sipping bubbly, shopping, winning fab prizes and did we mention SHOPPING. The boutiques carry sizes 4 – 28, so there is something haute for every Diva!
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Apple Iced Tea
Best in a Highball Glass
Build over ice and stir
Garnish with mint and apple or lemon slices
Not sure what drinks to have at your summer party? Check out this list of favorites and try some of these refreshing drinks!
-FROM STEVE S. – CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE!
HOW STEVE ENJOYS THIS DRINK – “By the pool or with friends in the backyard”
WHAT’S IN IT AND HOW TO MAKE
45ml Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt Whisky
15ml Drambuie
80ml apple juice
4 fresh mint leaves
Glass: Highball
Method: Shake all ingredients together and double strain into an ice-filled highball
Garnish: Banana slice and mint leaf
-FROM Kieran Bailey. – SUGAR LOUNGE IN MANLY, AU – LIKE THEM ON FACEBOOK!
Kieran SAYS THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY THIS DRINK IS TO – “Sit back, relax and enjoy… at Sugar Lounge, Manly
The Beach Bar at Sugar seamlessly morphs from a beachside cafe by day, to an ambient cocktail lounge by night.”
WHAT’S IN IT AND HOW TO MAKE
60ml Inner Circle Red Rum
3 spoons raw sugar
3 lime wedges
12 mint leaves
splash of soda (10ml)
Glass: Highball
Method
Place the sugar, limes and mint leaves into the highball glass, using a muddler or small rolling pin and crush to a paste. Add the Inner Circle rum and a splash of soda, then fill the glass with crushed ice. Now, violently smash the ingredients in the glass with a long spoon. Refresh with crushed ice to present well and add a mint sprig to finish and aromatise the drink.
Tips:
-FROM CAMILLA – FOLLOW HER ON TWITTER!
HOW CAMILLA ENJOYS THIS DRINK – “A picnic in the park is an ideal location!”
WHAT’S IN IT AND HOW TO MAKE
Straight from the bottle, just add a glass with ice!
-FROM LISA
HOW LISA ENJOYS THIS DRINK – “Enjoy with friends at an outdoor lunch or BBQ, it is so simple to make that your friends will be amazed.”
WHAT’S IN IT AND HOW TO MAKE
You only need four ingredients to make a BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Collins – Bombay Sapphire Gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water – and you may already have most, if not all of them, at home. Whether you’re entertaining a few close friends or hosting a party, this summer is a great opportunity to impress your guests with the drink making skills they never knew you had!
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® COLLINS
Glass – Collins or highball glass
Ingredients:
45ml BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin
freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 a lemon
2 heaped tsps Caster sugar (super fine sugar)
soda water
1 fresh lemon wedge
Method:
Add the lemon juice, caster sugar and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin to the glass. Stir to dissolve the sugar then fill glass with ice.
Top with soda water and stir once.
Garnish with one lemon wedge.
-FROM ABBY AND ADRIENNE – DNA ENERGY DRINK – LIKE THEM ON FACEBOOK!
HOW TO ENJOY THESE DRINKS: “Most of the time I enjoy drinking these cocktails by the beach or at poolside with a cooler of DNA CITRUS and some Champagne, giving me a revitalizing energy. However, these drinks are great for parties too!”
CHECK OUT A FEW RECIPES THAT THEY SUBMITTED:
Just a brief compilation of shoot concepts I’d like to try, either as a model or for a fashion designer client. If you would be interested in collaborating on any of these, just let me know! ENJOY!
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What Can I say….I love colors!
So this weekend I was in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ. I was supposed to be out there working when due to events beyond my control, I didn’t have to go to work! So what did I do, I went shoping!!! There was a Goodwill store close by and I thought to myself, since I don’t have to work…I should head to the beach and relax for the day, and that’s what I did! Before I did that, I had to get something cool and confortable to walk around in (all I had was my work clothes) so in to the Goodwill store I walked….
…and that’s where I found this dress (the yellow belt isn’t part of the dress, I added that). It was priced at $3.99. I thought it was more than reasonable (didn’t know it was a designer dress at the time) and I took the dress, tried it on (it fit perfectly) and proceeded to the counter to pay for the dress. When I got to the counter I saw they give you an extra 15% off if you have a High School or College ID, luckily I STILL carry my college ID around for moments like this! lol Never know what discounts it will bring!!! After the total was all rung up, I ended up paying $3.39 for the dress!
After I got home, I decided to do some further examination of the dress and that’s where I actually looked at the tag… It was a Proenza Schouler dress, from around 2007/2008 from what I gather. I assumed that it was part of the Target GO INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER COLLECTIVE from that time, but I was unable to find this dress among that collection.
I just thought I’d share this. Never know what you’ll find at the thrift store!!!
Special thanks to my MOM for taking these pictures! 🙂
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