Chick Drinks – Easy Drink & Cocktails to serve on the Holiday

Thanks to the Christmas spirit, the merry songs played in public places and the colorful decors, I was able to get out of the rut I’m feeling lately. Though I won’t be joining my family for the Holidays this year (insert sad  emoji), I’m still arranging a small intimate New Year’s Party for my housemates and close friends. The idea of planning a party immediately makes me inspired and gives me that good feeling. The number of attendees might be just a few but still it’s a mixture of drinker (alcohol tolerant) and non-drinker, so I have to think of something nice and ready to drink drinks  to mix with booze to serve on New Year’s Eve.

Theme in mind, here is my suggested drinks to serve on your next party:

For the Non-drinkers

Lorina - can be served straight from the bottle (330ML) just add straw. My personal favourite is the Pink Lemonade, its light and sweet with a slight sour citric bitter edge.

BickFord’s Soda – just add straw and serve, the bottle is cute and chic also!  Instead of serving the usual soda, why not try    Bickford’s Soda, among its four flavors my pick is the Lemon Lime & Bitters, its pink!  

La Croix – who hasn’t heard about this drink yet? Seventeen flavors to choose from, if you have a friend who doesn’t want soda, this may come in handy – its sparkling flavoured water.  

For the Drinkers

If you have any of the 3 suggested drink already, here are ways how to spike them up.

Lorina

Wine Spritzer – if you choose the Lorina Sparkling Lemonade, mix one part of it to one part white wine. Add frozen grapes (green) for garnish.

Champagne Sparkler – if you’re going for the pink lemonade , mix equal part of Lorina Pink lemonade and champagne, then add frozen strawberry for garnish.

Bickford’s Soda

Vodka Lemon Lime & Bitters – In a tall glass with ice, mix Birckford’s lemon lime and bitters to quarter part vodka, add fresh lemon wedge for garnish.

La Croix

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So many possibilities with this drink but I’d like to make our suggestion easy, so below are 2 to 3 ingredients cocktail recipes for your La Croix drink.

Cherry Lime & Vodka - In a tall glass with ice, combine 1 1/2 ounces of vodka and 4 ounces of LaCroix Cherry Lime, stir and garnish with a cherry and a few lime wheels.

Passion Fruit & Rum - Mix 1 ounce of dark rum and 4 ounces of LaCroix Passionfruit in a tall glass with ice.  Garnish with a lime wedge

Gin, Tonic & La Croix - In a tall glass with ice, combine 1 ounce of gin (use a classic Dry), 1 ounce of tonic, and 3 ounces of La Croix Lime. Stir and squeeze and garnish with lime.

Hope this helps, cheers!

xoxo,

Clyde

Long Vest – the new basic

This coming weekend let me encourage you to get acquainted to the new basic – the long vest. I know, they have been around for quite some time now, but do you have it in your closet? Yes same with you, I ignored this piece until lately, and after getting a hold of my first long vest, I can’t seem to shop wearing it. Not yet convinced?  Well let me highlight some good reasons why you should keep this item a staple to your wardrobe.

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1.  Layering – there’s this saying “when styling, always add a third piece”, I know it can be a hat, scarf or a jacket, but when you’re in a weather that’s in the middle of hot and sometimes cold, you want your third piece to be functional. In Singapore where I am currently staying, it often rains in the afternoon, so this long vest helps to keep me warm in the office and during my commute back home.

2. A good cover up – hesitating to wear that crop top, now you can! Crop tops are a big hit, it even made it to becoming a wedding gown style. If you’re too timid to wear that belly button showing top, or a very sexy plunging satin dress, then you have the long vest to the rescue.

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Credits to my  Image Stylist/Best Friend, Art Delos Santos
for making my hair effortlessly beautiful!

3. A good alternative – if you’ve grown tired of your usual office suit or blazer, here’s an alternative. It also has the clean polished and chic look finish to it.

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4. Drama – I usually stay clear of drama in my life but would not say no to add drama into my outfit style. In this case the longer and bolder choice of colour the better.  Take note for those who are vertically challenged, a floor length vest can help to elongate your frame. I'm thinking of getting a red floor length one on may next mall visit. 

 Still in doubt, take a cue from these famous fashionistas!

Fabulous mid-week my loves!

xoxo,

Clyde

Get the look, here's my suggestions where you can get it:

H&M now on sale $20

MDS ow on sale $19.17
Scotty Vest in camel

Zalora (SG) now $29.90

Weekend Reminder: Housemate Rules to peacefully Co-exist

Hooray to Friday, it’s been awhile Ladies. I know this space is about sharing fab finds, sweet deals, and making everything else pretty, but today I am inserting Ladylike Laws to peacefully co-exist with your roommates/housemates. 

Sometimes having to live with an unfamiliar person can be very very tricky, and (ha ha) annoying, but Ladies that shouldn’t be the case. Dressing and looking good isn’t the only recipe to be fully truly beautiful but having that feeling of peace and calmness in your own house, makes a better you. Here are my 5 pointers to help you maintain the Zen in your home.

The Décor – kitchen, living, dining and laundry areas are shared, your style might not be their style. Be considerate to consult before adding anything or making a drastic change.  These shared spaces design should be mutually agreed upon.

The Kitchen- Do your own dishes, that’s the most important. If the utensils and cookware are both for everybody’s use be attentive enough to make sure that it is clean, and no food residue will remain on them ( I personally have horror stories about this, Yikes!).  This creates the most resentment if one has to constantly clean and wash the dishes, follow the Last Touch Rule! The one who uses last should always be responsible to wash it.

The Food – if you want to share food, I think it’s also ok to split the cost evenly. Oversharing sometimes can lead to a misconception that your food is free. Let them know and ask politely, we don’t want money matters to be the cause of an argument. And oh remember people are happy to share but eating their treats … ask permission.

The Guest – always give your housemates a heads up if you have family, relatives and friends who are coming over. More importantly talk and discuss if the stay is for an extended period of time, not cool if you overlook this, the golden rule: be considerate.

Your Behaviour – admit that many of us girls are passive aggressive – to translate tendency to be bitchy. I have read and reposted this – To be a Lady, never let another’s rudeness, diminish your good manners.  Sort out the facts and calmly talk to your housemates to figure out a solution. Some people aren't confrontational but if we don't try this and just let the bitchiness go on, no peace will be achieved.  Keeping your composure while being thrown into a difficult situation is a lifelong skill that is essential.

They say its hard to find "the one", I agree I also have my fair share of my horror flatmate stories, but as you experience these unpleasant things you also get to learn something which can lead to you being the best roomie one can ask for.

Shout out to my flatmates, Carla and Faye who manages to still keep the zen in our now called home.  Enjoy the weekend loves, only pillow fights are allowed. 

 xoxo,

Clyde