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Chic Holiday Cocktails

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Whether you a trudging through snow, sleet or icy winds, or you are just braving a frosty reception from your future in-laws, nothing beats the cold quite like a fun and festive holiday cocktail. Whip up a batch of these sweet and savory drinks tomorrow night to get everyone rockin’ around the Christmas tree!

15 Cocktails with a Twist from the Food Network:

With recipes like the Cherry Gin-Gria and the French 75, this fabulous slide show of holiday cocktails looks as scrumptious as it sounds!

InStyle’s Celebrity Holiday Cocktail List:

Jessica Simpson is a fan of the Feliz Jefe, while Cameron Diaz prefers the French Kiss as her holiday cocktail of choice according to InStyle magazine.

Hostess with the Mostess’ Favorite Hot Toddies:

Make a batch of Peppermint Patties and cuddle up for a warm treat on a cold night with your future spouse!

Healthy Cocktail Tips from Marie Claire:

Follow these simple rules and exchange your traditional eggnog for a hot toddy if you are worried about staying in shape for your upcoming nuptials.

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Wedding Watch: Love Actually

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Just to make sure your holiday spirits stay high after a long weekend of whirlwind Christmas parties, hectic shopping trips and battling rain and snow, here’s the charming wedding scene from one of our favorite holiday movies, Love Actually.

May your holidays be filled with love, friendship and sweet little surprises like these!

Link Love: Holiday Fashion

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

With the onslaught of holiday parties and events that are sure to start popping up, you’ll need a whole new wardrobe just to keep up!  Luckily, we’ve collected some great resources to find that perfect outfit, whether it be sweet or sassy, sparkly or subtle.

-One of my favorite sites for party dresses is edressme.com. With an extremely wide range of choices, you can find anything from designer to discount.

-ShopBop offers a huge selection of dresses, including this Black Halo Keyhole Ruffle Sleeve Sheath Dress that haunts me each and every night in my dreams.

-iVillage dishes out a serving of helpful hints for holiday party attire, from Friendly Gatherings to Black-Tie Galas.

-Sparkle Shelf’s Blog has a great post on Holiday Dress Trends.  Some things you’ll notice as you show–ruffles, asymmetrical tops and sweetheart necklines.

-Finally, you can never go wrong with BlueFly.  With a huge selection of designer dresses in every color, I was able to find the perfect Vera Wang frock for a holiday evening gala.