My Glamourology

How to throw the most GLAMOROUS Sex and the city party!

Monique — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:40:22 +0000

Tomorrows the big day ladies!!! SATC2 comes out finally!!! I’ve already got my tickets and a bunch of us fabulous ladies will be venturing out in our most glitzy glam SATC inspired outfits grabbing some cocktails and then enjoying a much awaited 2 hrs with our 4 most favorite gals! The weekend is sure to bring some great SATC inspired girls nights and so since SATC is all about sparkles and glam here are some tips on how to throw the best SATC 2 pre-Game Party!!

1. PAINT IT PINK!!! – Decorate in Pink, silver and white. Cover as much as you can in sparkles! The more glitter the better!!! Here are some ideas White cocktail serving tray surrounded with clear bling!! from www.zgallery.com bling coasters www.zgallery.com

2. Glamorous Yummies - The girls (aside from charlotte) usually dine out, or order in. Miranda and Carrie have their signature Chinese so it would be ok to do so accordingly!! You can also keep it in the containers as these real SATC girls would just eat it right out of them! If chinese aint your thang you can also order sushi. Chop stick are a must! If you’re a charlotte and plan on serving up some home-made finger food (how super glam of you) keep it sassy and arrange your food in shiny silver bowls and platters. In front of each dish use a fancy table place holder to display a cute name of your dish like “Samantha’s sassy seven layer dip” and be sure to use hot pink paper! These are cute from zgallery.com GLAM TIP: arrange tea lights around your bowls and platters of food to keep a sexy ambiance

3. COCKATAILS!!! COSMOS OF COURSE!!! – These are imperative!!! Make a large pitcher (make sure to put it in a super sexy pitcher) before the party so you have reserves. You also will need champagne! This is going to have a big play in the second movie so make sure to pick up some Moet. You can glam it up by adding some fresh raspberries to each glass or just add a splash of cran to make it pink.

4. BACKGROUND SOUNDS – Def pick up the first movies sounds track and a copy of the DVD and play both. Obviously the DVD on mute.

5. DRESS THE PART – pick your favorite starlet from the cast and dress as she would! Don the highest of heels, and chicest of bags and don’t forget to remind your guests, send a super sexy, super girly evite!!

6. Glamorous sweets! – My favorite most glamorous treats are cupcakes!!! Follow the recipe HERE below for some super yummy Cosmo cuppys!! (a twist on my pink lemonade recipe) If your short on time just use regular boxed vanilla cake and substitute the water with Cosmo Mixer and top it off with Comso Pink butter cream! see my recipe HERE. GLAM TIP: serve them in fancy martini glasses like the image below SOOO cute!!!

7. Finally your ready to leave for the show make a few treat bags for your guests to take with you into the theater. Put your favorite girlie snacks in a little pink cellophane bag and label it “Miranda’s munchies” and “Carrie’s candy” etc….

8. LASTLY have a blast! There’s nothing like a girls night out, so enjoy!! Be Giddy Be Girlie Be GLAMOROUS!!!

xx M

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Cosmo Cupcakes (revised Pink Lemonade)

Monique — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:21:54 +0000

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
Pinch salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 egg whites
1/3 cup cosmo mixer OR thawed frozen Pink Lemonade Concentrate
1/4 cup buttermilk You can sub this with rice milk or soy milk or regular milk, but I’ll be honest the buttermilk does them just right!
Pink food coloring (or a little bit of red)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin pan with liners (makes 12 cupcakes).
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, egg whites and lemonade concentrate.
4. Alternately whisk in flour mixture and buttermilk, making three additions of flour mixture and two of buttermilk, beating until just smooth.

5. Add just enough food coloring to turn the batter a light shade of pink.
6. Scoop batter into liners (fill about three-fourths full).

7. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.

COMSO Buttercream Frosting (or Pink Lemonade:

2 & 3/4 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/8 tsp. salt
3 – 5 tbsps. comso mixer (or pink lemonade concentrate)

Pink food coloring

Directions:

1. Add the butter, confectioner’s sugar, salt, lemonade concentrate, and a few drops of food coloring to the stand mixer and mix on low until combined.

2. Turn the speed to med-high until the buttercream is fluffy.

3. Frost your cuppy any way you like!

GLAM TIP: If you have limes slice them and use them a decor for the cupcakes!

I made these “lemonade style” last summer for my family and they were gone the same day!!! Super Yummy!

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DIDI COLLEY

Monique — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:09:48 +0000

LOVE LOVE LOVE this line of jewelery! The organic shapes of these stones remind me of that rock candy that comes on the stick! SOOO yummy looking!! I especially love the multi stone rings!!Photo Credit : www.didicolley.com

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Spike Lee + Absolut + Brooklyn = Stoop drinking

Monique — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:00:16 +0000

Now that I am a Brooklynite I always get a little excited when I see something representing the borough that I reside. I’m dyeing to try this new Vodka by Spike Lee for Absolut. The vodka is flavored with apple and ginger (which might be amazing in the fall!!). The Bottle is designed with an image of the brooklyn brownstone stoop, “stoop life” is such an iconic Brooklyn thing!! I might have to pick one of these up for my Dad for Fathers day Since hes a true Brooklyn Native he might just <3 this!!!

Happy Drinking!

xx M

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Sunday Stroll….Leads to shopping!

Monique — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:49:35 +0000

I seriously have a weird addiction to make up pouches. I have so many its a little unnecessary. And While taking a little Sunday stroll on Franklin street in Greenpoint with my <3 (yes I said it!!!) we Stopped in this cute little boutique (“Julia James” 200 Franklin Street) on the way home from brunch. I fell in love with these make up bags By Stephanie Johnson. Photo Credit: stephaniejohnson.com

The images I pulled off the site really don’t even do them justice! I purchased the medium Orange one from their website because they had just sold the last one in the boutique. Check out more of their fabulous bags here www.stephaniejohnson.com

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“Justina Leigh” is born….or reborn….

Monique — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:23:42 +0000

No I didn’t have a baby, my GOODNESS no!!!

A few years ago I had a small love affair with jewelry making. I spent my spare time searching for unique stones, and thick chunky chains, and creating tough looking and at the same time feminine jewelry!!

My lovely Sister (who’s middle name is Leigh, you can guess who’s middle name is Justina) wore her piece that I made her some 2+ years ago to work recently and, well her boss asked her to have one made for her, I’ve been wearing mine to work and have gotten tons of compliments as well!!…And so the love affair continues…I’ll be starting up my jewelry line again! This time with fresh new takes! “Justina Leigh” is born! Visit my Etsy shop here www.justinaleigh.etsy.com

Oh and bracelets too!!

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Have I outgrown POP music?

Monique — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:07:30 +0000

I think Justin Timberlake is super talented and I <3 him dearly but this so did NOT do it for me. See his new Video with Esmeé Click: “Love Dealer” ……The repetitive “I could be your dealer” line is really the only catchy thing about this little jingle…it does start to grow on you after 3.11 min in…but that’s only bc you’ve heard “I could be your dealer” about 3o times! I just don’t get it? And Justin….OMG really the “oh” and the “wooo”, “haha” and the “BREAK” comments in the background? Really is that all you could contribute? Oh yea I forgot about the 30 seconds of you rapping/talking/singing (seriously what was that???) in the beginning. I think I must have outgrown pop music!! But why am so obsessed with Lady Gaga then…maybe this is just bad. But Justin, I still got love for ya! You just should have ripped it up with those dance moves in the video!!!

XX M

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Cutest Chambray Dress!

Monique — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:01:28 +0000

Victoria’s Secret got it right this time! Loving this adorable chambray corset dress Photo Credit: victoriassecret.com

Filed under: Glamorous Fashion

I Love NY…

Monique — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:45:24 +0000

So much so that I might need this ring to show just how much I really do love NY!Seal of NY insignia Ring set in 14K gold with abstract NY seal etched in sterling silver.

By: Ken & Dana Design

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Grillin’ and Groovin’

Monique — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:00:07 +0000

So since the weathers been heating up all my neighbors have decided to make me insanely jealous of all the delicious BBQ they’ve been cooking up on their terraces. Since I’m no glamor girl in the kitchen I didn’t even think I could handle BBQing esp b/c I grew up in a household where this was a “mans job” not that my dad minded of course! But I shouldn’t have to deny myself the satisfaction of BBQ because I don’t have a man readily available to flip my burgers!!!

I decided Charcoal was just too messy, and electric was…..well that’s just a stove!! I need a gas grill! SO on my search for the perfect most Glamorous grill for the single, city gal, one that was easy to use and easy to clean up. I stumbled upon this little gadget! The miGrill. Not only does it grill It grooves too!! It has a built-in speakers and an MP3 connector! Grilling could not be more glamorous!! I just really hope it grills as good as it looks!! I managed to find it for $99 at www.us-appliance.com

Happy Grilling!!

XOXO M

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