In my experience, you’re either a rum/gin person or a tequila/vodka person, and I’m definitely the latter. Today is national tequila day so naturally, I plan on going home, going to the gym and topping off my night with a quick tequila shot. But just in case you’re not as gross as I am (you’re probably not), I wanted to share my favorite Margarita mixer, Refine Mixers. It’s zero calories so you just add the tequila and that’s the only calories that you intake…usually less than 100 calories, depending on the tequila and how much you put in.
My latest trick: add in some jalapeno slices! This tip comes courtesy of my friend Jen, who is a master chef (in my opinion, at least) and is jalapeno-obsessed. Note, this tip is NOT for people who don’t like spice in their life.
For even more tequila cocktail recipes, check out this LA Times article and have a fab national tequila day!
Rosemary Roasted Almonds: I always snack on almonds but this recipe takes them to another level. I’m also obsessed with rosemary, btw.
Kiehl’s Orange Flower & Lychee Liquid Body Cleanser: I’m a big Kiehl’s fan and so naturally I was super excited when they sent me products from their new Aromatic Blends collection. They’re all delicious but I especially love this exotic fusion. Who doesn’t love lychee?
Sole Society Ryder Block Heel Sandal: At first glance I usually don’t like a thick, block heel like this but after seeing them in person, I’m really into the whole python mixed with patent look.
Jonathan Adler Prozac container: Jonathan makes the kind of home decor that I covet (along with a million other people) and I especially love his quirky, kind of ironic decorations such as this Prozac container.
I tweet a lot. And, after seeing my girl Amber’s post on what she’s currently watching and listening to, I felt the need to share because this week has been REAL. Side note, if you’re not already reading Amber’s blog, you should be. So do it.
Here’s what’s on my radar as of right now…
Listening To:
Josh and Ross – Two of my favorite comedians (and, full disclosure- Ross is a friend) have joined forces in this new, hilarious radio show. He said, he said is pretty accurate. Expect lots of sarcasm and laughs…two of my favorite things.
YSL Devoted To Fans Palette – I use the term “pure genius” quite lightly but this is 100% IT. Inspired by Facebook, yes, FACEBOOK, YSL (the brand still changing its name to Saint Laurent Paris) will release a four-color palette that is inspired by Facebook’s colors. The palette can be purchased on YSL’s facebook page starting TODAY for $55. Only 1,650 palettes will be released worldwide (and only 500 in the U.S.) so grab them up ASAP.
We all know about my Gwen Stefani obsession so, naturally, when I watched No Doubt’s brand new video for their first single “Settle Down,” I was like PAUSE. WHAT lipgloss is she using? Gwennie is a spokesperson for L’Oreal so after doing some digging, I discovered that she’s using L’Oreal Infallable 8 HR Le Gloss in “Red Fatale.”
It’s been 11 LONG years since No Doubt’s last album and I’m super pumped for the release of “Push and Shove” on September 25th and, of course, for the tour. Duh.
Weird confession: when I was little, I always wished that I wore glasses. Yes, it’s true. (Un?)fortunately for me, I was blessed with better than 20/20 vision (thanks, Dad)! I remember telling my mom a complete lie in the 3rd grade; I told her that I couldn’t read my books (lies) and that I also couldn’t see the blackboard in class (more lies). So apparently I was near AND far sighted, according to my 3rd grade-self. I was quite the little liar but since my mother figured WHAT KID IN THE WORLD actually WANTED to wear glasses, she took me to the eye doctor. Even being the crafty nine year old that I was, I couldn’t fool the opthamologist and he promptly told my mother that I was one, lying and two, clearly needed more attention.
My mom confronted me and asked her little deviant daughter “Jamie Claire, why did you lie and tell mommy that you couldn’t read your books or see the blackboard at school? The doctor told me that you could read a sign a mile away!” My answer? “MOM, I didn’t mean to lie but I REALLY wanted glasses…they look SO CUTE and all of my friends wear them!” (Blogger’s note: this is just the beginning of my FOMO issues, just sayin’).
I mean. My mother’s face at this moment…unforgettable.
Even at 29 (and a half!), I still don’t need glasses but I make up for it with my vast sunglasses collection. While I might be able to read a street sign 3 blocks away (proven: NYC), my baby blue eyes are super sensitive to light and I honestly can’t be outside unless I’m wearing sunnies (and, of course, SPF on my skin, too!). I digress.
I went to the Two Point Oh LA blogger picnic on Sunday and was introduced to a fab new website called DITTO. What I love about this site is customers can try on the glasses (and sunglasses) to see if they fit/look good with 180 degree views before they buy them for the site. They can even ask for friend reccos (via social media!) and ask a DITTO stylist for their advice, based on their face shape- it’s pure genius, really. The site sells all of the best brands: Chloe (like my sunnies above), Ray Ban, Elizabeth and James, Jason Wu, Theory, Vera Wang, John Varvatos, etc. so you know you’re getting high quality goods…I mean, I always said that if/when I ever do need real glasses, I’d only go designer. Clearly.
In my experience, you’re either a rum/gin person or a tequila/vodka person, and I’m definitely the latter. Today is national tequila day so naturally, I plan on going home, going to the gym and topping off my night with a quick tequila shot. But just in case you’re not as gross as I am (you’re probably not), I wanted to share my favorite Margarita mixer, 
