Author Archives: Jenny

Friday Frock and Fizz

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This frock lights up my brain waves. The pop of color. The embroidered tulle. The accordion-pleaded skirt. Ah-mazing, kids, is all I have to say today. The Nanette Lepore number gives me everything I desire of  femininity coupled with an original sophistication. Well, maybe I’d want to sip a Pisco Sour…

When I first found the Lepore frock, I was reminiscing of my time in South America last March. I had my first Pisco Sour, ever, in Miami. And, Miami was my departure city en route to the wilds of Brazil. I recommend the Peruvian-Style Pisco Sour. Make it at home just like this:

Juice of 1/2 Lime
1 tablespoon of pasteurized egg white
2 tablespoons of sugar, or more to taste
1/4 cup crushed ice
2 ounces Peruvian pisco
Angostura bitters

Cheers! And: Happy Weekend.

Friday Frock and Fizz

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Lavender love is in the air. Enjoy the weekend, enjoy Yuna Yang’s gorgeous designs and enjoy a blooming cocktail. The concoction above is being served at Ai Fiori in New York City. The Violet Valéry can be created as an at-home fizz by combining the following in a shaker: 3/4 oz. each Banks rum, lime juice, Cocchi Americano, and 1/2 oz. each Crème Yvette and honey syrup (4 parts honey to 1 part hot water). Shake with ice, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a violet or another edible flower. Cheers!


Image Credits: Frock: Yuna Yang / Fizz: Danny Kim for New York Grubstreet

Friday Frock and Fizz

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Peplum and Pimm’s No.1. are on my mind as the weather becomes warmer and we all fall into the season of Spring. I began making Pimm’s Cup a few years ago, and it quickly became my go-to drink for entertaining guests. Founder James Pimm, an owner of a London oyster bar, first invented the cocktail using gin, quinine, and a secret mixture of herbs and botanicals. 

My personal favorite Pimm’s Cup recipe is The Original Victorian Pimm’s: 

One Part Pimm’s
Two Parts Traditional Lemonade (Americans often substitute with Sprite; I recommend Ginger Beer)
Orange Slices
Lemon Slices
Cucumber Slices
Mint Leaves


Speaking of entertaining guests…my idea of the perfect party hostess pinafore is a peplum styled frock. Originating in ancient Greece, it is a seasoned silhouette offering a woman a modern-day advantage. Peplum dresses present a fit and a flare. I love the idea of sipping a Pimm fizz while wearing this worthy trend.

Buy this peplum via Asos.
If you are feeling frisky and risky, after mixing your fizz, give it a go to sew your own peplum frock. I purchase most of my Vogue pattern books at the Brooklyn Flea, but you can find a similar pattern here. Please report back if you take the peplum plunge; cheers!


Cheese(cake)

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I am beyond words obsessed with this cheesecake. The clever creation comes from a wedding featured on Snippet & Ink. I can’t stop thinking about how genius it is, truly! As a lover of all-things-edible-cheese, this is my dream “cake.” Top it with figs and other fruits, and well, you’ve got yourself a big winner in my book.

Friday Frock and Fizz

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Lets channel sequins and a fresh spirit for this holiday-infused Friday, folks.

This Asos Revive Sequin Wrap is a stunner for holiday parties or a fun Friday date. I will be wearing a similar frock to my parents’ Christmas party, where I’ll be sipping Four Spirit Eggnog. Go ahead and give it a try for yourself…

  • INGREDIENTS:
  • 18 egg yolks
  • 1 fifth Cognac
  • 1 pint dark rum
  • 3/4 pint peach brandy
  • 1/2 pint applejack
  • 1 1/2 pounds confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 quarts milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream


  • DIRECTIONS:

Beat the egg yolks until they are thick and pale. Add Cognac, dark rum, peach brandy, and applejack. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and blend well. Add milk and heavy cream and refrigerate the eggnog for at least 5 hours. Before serving, fold in egg whites.

Credit: Original Recipe via

In Bloom

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As a kid, I adored larger-than-life paper flowers. My grandfather bought me one each summer at a place called The Great Escape. This photo captures the exact look of the flower.  Wishing you love and quiet moments today.

Image Credit via Oh Happy Day

Friday Frock and Fizz

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This Friday’s frock and fizz derive from my list of ‘favorites.’ The first being a favorite actress, Kate Winslet. Her style is timeless, like the color navy and the smoldering vibe of this frock caught by photography at its best.

The second favorite I’m sharing today is a painting by Gaston Locklear. I met Gaston several summers ago, along the coast of South Carolina. He is the salt of the earth and as talented as the skies above.

Check out more of Gaston’s work here.

Cheers!