Holidays

24 Dec 2010

What to Wear to Christmas Dinner

Yes I am back in action and I appreciate all of your patience. So this post is for people who want a little inspiration for their look for Christmas dinner. So here are a few looks for you guys! Tell me what you think.

This look was created for the host. If Christmas dinner is being held at your house, you must dress the part of the elegant host. The dresses are chic and very comfortable.

Christmas Dinner by Her Goody Bag featuring draped dresses

Some people may not be going to a fancy/formal dinner. Maybe they just hang around the house with family and friends playing games, watching sports, and eating food. Well these looks are casual yet stylish.

Casual Christmas by Her Goody Bag featuring a bow cardigan

The last set includes looks that are not too dressy or casual. They are the perfect balance. These looks are great if you are going to dinner with your significant other and his family especially. You show that you have style and class at the same time. Some women do not know how to achieve that balance and end up looking a little trashy for grandma, so these looks are definitely appropriate.

Chic Christmas by Her Goody Bag featuring tall heels

CLICK ON THE IMAGES FOR A LISTING OF THE ITEMS USED IN EACH SET

Categories: Fashion, Style Files Tags: Holidays, lookbook, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Miss Selfridge, Nordstrom, Polyvore, Tips, TopShop, What to wear

16 Dec 2010

Thirsty Thursday: Holiday Drink Special

By Jai 1 Comment

Christmas is quickly approaching and I decided to feature more than one drink for Thirsty Thursday. Here are some really festive holiday drinks and also novelties all courtesy of www.whattodrink.com

Candy Cane Shot Glasses (Edible)

Tis the Singin Sangria

Ingredients

1 cup Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila

1 Bottle White Wine

1/2 can Frozen Cranberry Juice

1 cup Raspberries

1/2 cup Orange Juice

1/4 Lime Juice

1/4 cup Sugar

1/4 cup Orange Liqueur

1-2 Lemon

Method

Add the white wine, tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry concentrate, orange juice and lime juice to a large glass pitcher or bowl. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Place raspberries in a small bowl and mash with spoon. Stir in the mashed raspberries. Refrigerate overnight, to let the flavors soak into the Sangria. Serve over ice. Serves 4

Mexicabo Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

1 1/2 pz. Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila

4 oz. Hot Cocoa Mix

1/2 oz/ Coffee Liqueur

Whipped Cream

Method

Pour all ingredients into a coffee cup. Stir well. Finish with dollop of whipped cream. Servings: 1

Holiday Peppermint Martini

Ingredients

5 oz. vanilla Vodka (Stoli)

2 oz. white creme de menthe

1/2 oz. Peppermint Schnapps

Method

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a candy cane

Holiday Punch

2-48 oz. (1.36 L) cans pineapple juice

1-40 oz. (1.14 L) bottle cranberry juice

2-750 mL bottles soda water
1 litre strawberry, raspberry or lime sherbet

Method

In a punch bowl, mix juices. Pour in soda water. Top with scoops of sherbet.

Makes about 16 1-cup (250 mL) servings.

For an individual cocktail, add 1½ oz. of vodka

For more ideas go to www.whattodrink.com

Categories: The Munchies Tags: Drinks, Holidays

29 Nov 2010

My Thanksgiving Break

By Jai 2 Comments

So this is just a quick post to show how a few of my looks from Thanksgiving and the weekend. I spent Thursday at my cousin’s house like I’ve been doing since I was a baby. I wore a cream puff sleeved shirt, winter shorts, burgundy knit vest, brown tights, and brown boots on Thanksgiving. I originally wanted to wear my sweater dress, but I chose not too and went with the shorts instead.

My sister wore a black sweater dress, fishnet tights and black boots.

A few family photos (that’s my mom in the middle, cousin up top, and niece at the bottom)

Friday night my alma mater (Lincoln University) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (Divine 9 Black Greek Organizations) sponsored a toy/book drive and bowling party. I went just to socialize, see a few familiar faces and my sorors and frat brothers, definitely not to bowl lol. So I wore a black sweater dress, leopard tights, black riding boots, and a teal cardigan to make the dress more casual.

Oh and I did my faux-natural hairstyle and everyone loves it! I only do this hairstyle when I don’t feel like going to the hair salon. It is a little difficult to maintain because my waves/curls drop quickly, but I’ll figure out a way to keep this do with as little maintenance as possible.

Categories: Fashion, Style Files Tags: Family, Friends, Holidays, Look of the day, Nique Speaks