Thursday, August 6, 2015

Fresh Squeezed John Daly Recipe

fresh squeezed John Daly Recipe



Tip: Men's shirts make the best coverups and are usually more fun than the options available to women! 


If you're looking for a delicious, easy-to-make cocktail, look no further than the John Daly. If you are not familiar, it's Arnold Palmer's boozy counterpart. We've made these all week here at the lake because it's the perfect refreshing cocktail to cool off in the mid-day Georgia heat. 

We make a different cocktail each year.. some are more extravagant than others (like last year's Georgia Peach Bellini), but this year's is simple and quick! 

I don't drink vodka (I'm a gin girl) because I don't like the taste, but I do make some exceptions such as Moscow Mules and John Daly's where you can't really taste the vodka. This would also be a great drink for someone that just turned 21 and hasn't decided what they like because it's mild and refreshing. 

The recipe is super simple. You can make it easiest by buying lemonade and just adding in sweet tea vodka such as Sweet Carolina or Firefly, and voila! However, we like to spice it up a bit. 

We followed Paula Deen's recipe for fresh squeezed lemonade which you can find here. It's delicious on its own. For a nonalcoholic drink, try adding club soda and mint or basil. It's super refreshing! 

Anyway, after you make the lemonade, pour two ounces (shots) of sweet tea vodka in a shaker with ice, also add a piece of lemon and some lemonade and then shake vigorously. Pour over ice in a fun glass, garnish with a lemon slice and you're all set!  

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Blue + White Stripes with a side of Kitty






Hey everyone.. I got a cat! Ok, totally kidding. I'm not a cat person, but this little guy came right over to us as we were shooting these photos! He kept weaving in and out of my legs and then he literally just sat next to me for a good 5 minutes! It was kind of adorable! 

I wore this outfit briefly on a run to Barnes and Noble to pick up some of the books you saw in this photo (thank you to everyone who gave me great suggestions, if you are looking for book recs, check out the comments here)! I am sure as you are reading this, I am laying out in the sun with one of those books in my hand :) 

This outfit really isn't groundbreaking by any means, but it gives you an idea of basically a uniform that I live in on the weekends! I've had this shirt for years now and it's a tried and true favorite in my closet. Definitely a classic and a staple. It's comfortable, flattering and nice quality... especially for the inexpensive price! Every time I wear glasses, I feel slightly 'hipster', which usually isn't my thing, but I feel way cooler (and smarter) whenever I rock glasses... it felt especially appropriate to wear them to a bookstore. Have a fabulous day! 

Monday, August 3, 2015

Frock and Frill: Navy Embellished Cocktail Dress









If  you want to feel glam, Frock and Frill is the brand to go for. I was unfamiliar with the brand until they reached out, and I am so glad they did. I'm their newest fan. The brand was launched in 2001 and is mostly offered in the UK, but their website as well as Asos and Modcloth also carry the brand and ship to the US! 

I was hesitant at first, when browsing because I'm not usually one for embellishment. However, the quality of the dress is gorgeous and not tacky at all. It's really a showstopper and the attention to detail is amazing for the price! 

I went out with friends in the city to celebrate a birthday last month and it was so much fun. It was a dressier restaurant and everyone was getting pretty dressed up, so I thought this was the perfect thing to wear... and it was! Navy is my favorite color, so I had the navy wrap on hand. 

As for the fit, the sizes run small. I would size up at least one size, if not two! There are a ton I am loving right now-- now I just need an occasion! 




Have a fabulous day! 

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Sale Reminder!





Just a friendly reminder that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends tonight! The looks above are some of the things I've scored and really love and recommend. You can click on the 'post here' link to get full details on the pieces and sizing in formation, but you can also go right to the pieces via the links underneath. Have you scored anything? These items will be available post-sale, but just at full price, so shop while the prices are lower. Have a fabulous day! 
 

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