Kiwi Lime Martini Recipe

It's going to be another great night for a BBQ before fall gets here and the rain starts up again. Why not get the girls, family or friends together and try something new. 

4 oz of Stoli vodka

1 oz of simple syrup (hot water and sugar)

1/2 of a lime

1/2 of a kiwi

1/4 cup ice

Muddle your kiwi in your shaker, add your simple syrup and your vodka. Squeeze a bit of lime. Add your ice and shake vigorously. Pour into your martini glass, garnish with a kiwi wedge and serve.

Have a safe and fun weekend!

Love Mandi

Lace Tunic

top Romeo & Juliet Couture available on Beautystand.com,  shorts Hollister, booties Aldo, purse La Victoire, bracelet Cartier, lips MAC Vegas Volt, cheeks Treat Beauty Lip and Cheek stain in Grape

I'm wearing one of our cutest new tops from our store Beautystand.com. You can wear this so many ways, with shorts and booties like this, or with a pencil skirt and pumps, also with skinny jeans and stilettos. When the weather starts to get chilly I can't wait to pull out my comfy cashmere tights and riding boots. 

The Beautystand Last Days of Summer 2

The Beautystand Last Days of Summer

Swimsuit OP, Hat San Diego Hat Company, CC Skye Mini Spike Love Bracelet from our store Beautystand.com, Cartier, Spike Linked Bracelet Charmed by Stacy, Treat Banana Cream Lip Balm, Treat Soft Candy Refreshing Hair & Face Mist. 

In Oregon summer usually lasts until the end of September and we are soaking in all we can these last days that are left. These pictures were taken on our favorite sandbar in the Columbia River. It's absolutely beautiful here and while I'm writing this it makes me want to go back right now. I think I just might. 

I always slather on the lip balm when I'm in the sun. Treat's lip balms are made with all natural ingredients including shea butter which has an SPF of 30. This Banana Cream Lip Balm is so delicious and reminds me of a banana popsicle. Yum! 

Treat Soft Candy Refreshing Hair & Face Mist smells delicious and is an all natural way to refresh after a day in the sun. I'm wearing my favorite bracelets to add a little bling to my swimwear. This CC Skye Mini Spike Love Bracelet is my favorite that I wear all the time. 

The Beautystand Spike Loafers & Cotton Candy

Dress H&M I wore the pink houndstooth version with tights and boots in this video, Spike Loafers bought on Ebay, Bag Lauren Ralph Lauren Newbury Crossbody, Necklace Capelli New York, Watch Michael Kors, Bracelet Cartier, Kate Spade iPhone Case, Treat Cotton Candy Lip Creme 

The Beautystand Jalapeño Infused Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Happy Friday everyone! If you love watermelon and spicy your going to love this. I know summer is over, but here in Oregon were having an Indian summer. So, to start out you'll need to infuse your tequila with your jalapeno. Cut the jalapeno in half and put half in your tequila bottle. If you want to make a smaller amount, you can refer to our drink post from last week.

1 1/2 oz Triple Sec

3 1/2 oz jalapeno infused Tequila

1 to 2 slices of watermelon

1/4 cup ice

2 Tbsp salt or sugar 

Muddle your watermelon in your shaker, if your making a lot of drinks you could also use a blender or food processor. Pour in your tequila and triple sec also your ice, shake vigorously. I like my glass rimmed in sugar, but my sister loves eating her watermelon with salt, so I used salt on hers. Its so easy just rub the watermelon or a lime across the rim, then dip in your sugar or salt. Pour and serve.

Have a safe and fun weekend!

Love Mandi

The Beautystand Flower Top

Shirt Romeo & Juliet Couture from Beautystand,com, Pants Citizens of Humanity, Shoes Diane Von Furstenberg, Purse Dooney and Bourke, Bracelet Cartier, Treat Cotton Candy Lip Creme

This cutest top just arrived from our store. It is so comfortable and cute. I paired it with skinny jeans and heels for date night, but it would go great with a skirt or shorts for daytime. I bought a large because I love my tops loose and flowy, the straps are also adjustable. I borrowed Marnie's pink Dooney to make the outfit pop! You can pair almost any color with a black and white ensemble.