Little Femmes on the Prairie
We’d usually describe the femme vibe as couture, feminine, and absolutely glamourous, but we’re really starting to embrace a new ideal. Whether it’s the wedding industry, home furnishings, or an amazing and earthy cocktail recipe, rustic charm has taken this season by storm. Take note of a few examples that prove you can still be chic while incorporating a little down home influence, including one of our very own cocktails, the No. 8. Earthy, unexpected, and refreshing, the No. 8 would be perfect after a long day’s work in the fields, but we’re sure it does the...
Read MoreA Femme’s guide to stocking your home bar, Bloomingdale’s Style…The Must Have Tools
So maybe you’ve done your registry, maybe you still have time to add a few goodies, we’re totally hoping it’s the latter but we’ve picked out a few items you MUST have and you can find all of them at Bloomingdale’s. First, pick out a few things you have to have to actually make a cocktail, a shaker and a tool kit are easy finds, the most important items that you’ll pickup from the kit are a strainer and a jigger. You don’t have to get a full kit but if you have room or are starting from scratch, they’re great. So that shaker that we mentioned, now what to get? There...
Read MoreIt’s A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta…Cha Cha Cha
Ole ole ole! It’s almost time to break out your maracas and that sombrero you have stuffed in the back of your closet, Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and we ALL know we need another excuse to drink. Although Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that honors Mexican culture, it primarily is only celebrated in the United States. If you’re anything like us the day typically ends up being celebrated with fantastic tacos, enchiladas, chips, guac, and delicious delicious booze! So you make the tacos and grab the tequila and orange liqueur, we’ve got the rest. In the midst...
Read MoreFemmes New Fascination: The Fascinator
With our Mad Men month sneaking up on us, we’re totally in love with the new Fascinator trend. These small little feathery, fun hats have us all atwitter! The Fascinator also know as the Cocktail Hat (could that be more perfect for a Femme?!) got it start back with the original Femme Marie Antoinette when she had a influential affect on fashion of the day. She and her fellow French fashionistas were very fond of prestige and beauty, also a little bit of attention thus creating a lust for over the top and shall we say creative new ways to decorate and adorn their heads. In these...
Read MoreValentine’s Day Isn’t Just For Flowers and Chocolates
Chocolates melt, flowers wilt, but a truly good cocktail can give you a blissful feeling that you will never forget. Join us for one of our two classes this Valentine’s Day and let the sensual atmosphere and a delectable cocktail set the mood for a romantic night with your significant other, or with your best girlfriends. Arm candy not your style? All you need to enjoy a luscious cocktail is good company! Grab your girlfriends and head to our singles class at Tenzing Wine and Spirits. We’ll be showing you how to create impressive cocktails confidently and easily for entertaining at home....
Read MoreFemmebibe: Drinking at The Office in The Aviary
I get asked time and time again, “Where do you drink?” “What do you like to drink?”, I had an amazing experience the other day at The Office, a small private bar in the basement of The Aviary. May I say, did it live up to all the questions I get regarding The Aviary? Oui oui!! Would I go back? In a heartbeat. The night we went was incredibly snowy, I think we got upwards of 8 inches that night. Tyler picked me up and we were off! I’m almost surprised we made it there, we got almost got into a tussle or two with cabs along the way. None the less, we made...
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