October Brews 31: Vampire Cocktail

Happy Halloween!

Ingredients:
   - 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 
   - 1 oz. triple sec 
   - .5 oz. white crème de cacao 
   - drizzle of grenadine

Directions:
   Blend all ingredients except grenadine until smooth, pour into a stemmed cocktail glass. Drizzle grenadine over the top.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/vampire-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 30: Zombie Cocktail

Ingredients:
   - 1 oz. apricot brandy 
   - 1 oz. light rum 
   - 1 oz. dark or Jamaican rum 
   - 1 oz. lime juice 
   - 2 dashes grenadine 
   - orange juice 
   - 1 oz. Bacardi 151 rum

Directions:
   Mix light and dark rum and brandy in a cocktail shaker, add lime juice and grenadine. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with cracked ice. Fill glass with orange juice, but leave enough room to float the Bacardi 151 rum on top. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/zombie-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 29: Witches' Brew

Ingredients:
   - 2 oz. mixed pineapple and cranberry juice
   - 2 oz. 7-Up or Sprite
   - 1-1/4 oz. shot Malibu Coconut Rum

Directions:
   Mix juices and 7-Up or Sprite in a highball glass. Pour shot of rum down the side of the glass right before drinking.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/witches-brew-halloween-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 28: Black Devil Martini

Finishing off the month with Halloween cocktail ideas!


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/black-devil-martini-recipe/index.html

Ingredients:
   - 2 oz. dark rum
   - .5 oz. dry vermouth
   - black olives
   - orange sugar

Directions:
    Stir and strain into chilled martini glass that has been rimmed with orange sugar, then garnish with black olives.

October Brews 27: Amanzi Masala Chai

Type: Black Tea
Brew Time: 4 minutes

Ingredients: Black tea, green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper

Health Benefits:
       - Neutralizes germs
       - Deactivates viruses
       - Protects against heart disease
       - Increases energy levels
       - Aids in regulating blood sugars

October Brews 26: Amanzi Thai Green

Type: Green Tea
Brew Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients: Green tea, lemongrass, coconut shreds

Health Benefits:
       - High in antioxidants
       - Boosts the immune system
       - Improves mental alertness
       - Helps remove toxins
       - Aids in regulating blood sugars
       - Contains cancer fighting properties

October Brews 25: Amanzi Roasted Almond

Type: Herbal Tea
Brew Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: Apple pieces, planed and crushed almonds, cinnamon pieces, beetroot pieces

Health Benefits:
       - Naturally caffeine free
       - Supports hydration
       - Helps to relax and relieve stress
       - Good source of vitamins and minerals

October Brews 24: Numi Aged Earl Grey

Type: Black tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Assam black tea
   - organic bergamot

October Brews 23: Numi Gunpowder Green

Type: Green tea
Brew Time: 2-3 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Green tea

October Brews 22: Numi Moroccan Mint

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic mint

October Brews 21: Numi Chamomile Lemon

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic chamomile
   - organic lemon myrtle

October Brews 20: Numi Breakfast Blend

Type: Black tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Assam black tea
   - organic Ceylon black tea
   - organic Darjeeling black tea
   - organic Keemun black tea

October Brews 19: Numi Honeybush

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Honeybush

October Brews 18: Numi Rooibos Chai

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Rooibos
   - organic cloves
   - organic allspice
   - organic ginger
   - organic nutmeg
   - organic cinnamon
   - organic cardamom

October Brews 17: Numi Orange Spice

Type: White tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic cinnamon
   - organic orange peel
   - organic cloves
   - organic white tea
   - organic hibiscus
   - organic allspice
   - organic ginger
   - organic lemongrass
   - organic schizandra berry
   - organic dried lime 

October Brews 16: Numi Rooibos

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Rooibos

October Brews 15: Numi Jasmine Green

Type: Green tea
Brew Time: 2-3 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Green Tea
   - organic jasmine flowers

October Brews 14: Numi Berry Black

Type: Black tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Darjeeling black tea
   - organic hibiscus
   - organic freeze-dried strawberries
   - organic freeze-dried raspberries
   - organic rosehips
   - organic raspberry leaf

October Brews 13: Butterbeer

Ingredients:
  - 1 cup (8 oz) club soda or cream soda
  - 1/2 cup (4 oz) butterscotch syrup (ice cream topping)
  - 1/2 tablespoon butter


Directions:
   Measure butterscotch and butter into a 2 cup (16 oz) glass. Microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until syrup is bubbly and butter is completely incorporated. Stir and cool for 30 seconds, then slowly mix in club soda. Mixture will fizz quite a bit.


http://www.mugglenet.com/misc/rosmertas/butterbeer.shtml

October Brews 12: Iron and Vitamin C Booster Smoothie

http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/originals/93/ca/a9/93caa977980474e977fdaa960352e92f.jpg

October Brews 11: Berry Ginger Chia Smoothie

http://thelemonbowl.com/2013/04/berry-ginger-chia-smoothie.html

Ingredients
  - 1 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
  - 1 banana
  - 1 cup almond milk – vanilla unsweetened (or milk of choice)
  - .5 cup Greek yogurt – 0%
  - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root (about 1 inch piece)
  - .5 teaspoon cinnamon
  - handful ice

October Brews 10: Spiced Banana Almond Smoothie

http://slapdashmom.com/spiced-banana-almond-smoothie-recipe/

Ingredients:
  - 1 ripe banana
  - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  - 1 tablespoon almond butter
  - .5 teaspoon ground cardamom
  - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  - handful of ice cubes

October Brews 9: Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

http://www.texanerin.com/2013/04/chocolate-avocado-smoothie.html

Ingredients:
  - 85 grams cold avocado flesh (~ ½ avocado)
  - 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
  - 1 medium cold banana (mine was 120 grams without the peel)
  - .25 cup plain Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt - just leave       out the milk or use less)
  - 2 tablespoons milk

October Brews 8: Red Velvet Smoothies

http://chocolateandcarrots.com/2013/08/healthy-red-velvet-smoothies

Ingredients
  - 3/4 cup chopped raw red beets 
  - 4 medium hulled strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  - 1 frozen banana
  - 1 cup skim (or unsweetened almond) milk
  - 2 dried and pitted dates, sliced
  - 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  - 1 tablespoon agave syrup

October Brews 7: Cake Batter Protein Shake

http://dashingdish.com/recipe/cake-batter-protein-shake/

Ingredients:
  - .5 cup low fat cottage cheese
  - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  - 3-5 drops butter or almond extract
  - 1 tbs vanilla sugar free instant pudding mix OR 1/2 tsp             vanilla extract OR vanilla sugar free instant                     pudding mix
  - .5-1 cup water
  - 5-1- ice cubes
  - .5 tsp xantham gum (optional)
  - sprinkles (optional)

October Brews 6: Sugar Cookie Protein Shake

Ingredients:
  - 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  - .5 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  - 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
  - Dash of Salt
  - 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  - 1 Tbsp Almond Flour
  - 2 Packets Stevia

http://www.damyhealth.com/2013/09/sugar-cookie-protein-shake/

October Brews 5: Taste of October Frappucchino

  - Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
  - Add Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti)
  - Add Hazelnut Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti)

  - Whipped Cream blended in
  - Top with additional whipped cream and caramel drizzle

http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/starbucks-secret-menu-pumpkin-pie-frappuccino/

October Brews 4: Burnt Marshmallow

 

http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/starbucks-secret-menu-burnt-marshmallow/

- Start with a doppio or solo espresso machiato
 - Add 2 pumps of white mocha sauce
 - Add caramel drizzle

October Brews 3: Frozen Irish Coffee

Ingredients:
   - 1 ounce coffee liqueur
   - .5 ounce Irish whiskey
   -.5 teaspoon sugar
   - 4-5 ice cubes


http://guestofaguest.com/new-york/things-we-love/best-iced-coffee-drinks-for-your-waistline&slide=2

October Brews 2: Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

This seriously has me craving for ice cream right now. Picture and recipe from: http://withstyleandgraceblog.com/2012/06/26/healthy-mint-chip-milkshake/

Ingredients

• 2 cups So Delicious no sugar added mint-chip ice cream, dairy-free – or Vanilla, no sugar added
• 1/2 cup almond milk, no sugar added
• 2 drops mint extract [not peppermint] – optional

Directions

In a blender, add all ingredients and blend until well combined.

October Brews 1: Riesling Strawberry Slushie

During the month of Halloween, it only makes sense to share some brews and concoctions, no?

We'll start off with a simple slushie. Pics and recipe from http://withstyleandgraceblog.com/2011/09/15/riesling-strawberry-slushies-recipe/

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups hulled strawberries
• 1 bottle [750ml] dry Riesling
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Reserve 1 cup of the Riesling – cover and place in the fridge to chill.

In a food processor, puree strawberries with the remaining wine, lime juice and sugar. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. When you’re ready to serve [or drink], puree the ice cubes with the remaining wine in your blender.

September Shoes 30: Tony Lama Cowboy Boots

http://www.allensboots.com/boots/tony-lama/womens-espresso-cassidy-vf6018?id=51783

How could I not end with some classic cowboy boots?

Hope you all enjoyed the shoes of the past month! Get ready for October picks!

September Shoes 29: Sam Edelmen Paulina Riding Boot

http://www.pincircles.com/categories/womens-fashion/footwear/boots/sam-edelman-womens-paulina-riding-boot/

September Shoes 28: GUESS Verina Over the Knee Boots

http://fashionallure.com/boots-fall-2013-winter-2014/

September Shoes 27: Free People Distressed Lace Up Boots

http://www.freepeople.com/shoes-boots/james-lace-up-boot/_/CMPAGEID/Cat:%20boots/PRODUCTOPTIONIDS/0B6E9CAD-A8F4-4CCF-8A37-466219F4EA95/

September Shoes 26: Jimmy Choo Violet Boots

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/70/5f/64/705f64d432e76aaa6c4bb0d39b934ec5.jpg

September Shoes 25: Steve Madden Lollly Combat Boots

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/steve-madden-womens-boots-lollly-combat-boots?ID=849538&CategoryID=13247#fn=sp=1&spc=20&kws=steve%20madden&slotId=7

September Shoes 24: Tory Burch Selma Riding Boots

http://fancy.com/things/97948712638092391/Tory-Burch-Selma-Riding-Boots-Brown-%7C-So-We-Buy.com

September Shoes 23: Burberry Willesden Rain Boot

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-willesden-rain-boot-women/3409648?origin=category

September Shoes 22: Tom Joules Red Rain Boots

http://laurenconrad.com/blog/post/friday-favorites-33

September Shoes 21: Black Lace...Boots?

http://sailorv.tumblr.com/post/961324195/so-who-designs-these-beautiful-shoes

September Shoes 20: Jeffrey Campbell Leopard Print Bootie

To bring out the sassy...

http://www.lorisshoes.com/jeffrey-campbell-jessa-black-leopard.html

September Shoes 19: Haley Combat Boots

For a touch of grunge...

http://www.materialaddict.com/Haley-Combat-Boot_p_817.html

September Shoes 18: Elie Saab Blue Bootie

For a pop of color...

http://lookbook-001.appspot.com/look/203035

September Shoes 17: Giuseppe Zanotti Black Buckled Bootie

For a bit of edge...

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/ae/e9/18/aee918556ad9145e99fc26b853d017fc.jpg

September Shoes 16: Chanel Moon Boots

I thought I'd dedicate the last half of this month to my favorite type of shoes ever: boots. And booties.

http://www.polyvore.com/chanel_chanel_apres_ski_moon/thing?.svc=copypaste&embedder=0&id=43224733.jpg

September Shoes 15: Chanel Metallic Heels

http://www.fashionmagazine.com/fashion-file/slideshowarticle/348/

September Shoes 14: Jimmy Choo Diva Crystal Cutout Sandals

http://www.becauseiamfabulous.com/2012/11/sole-fixation-melvynas-designer-picks-from-neiman-marcus/

September Shoes 13: Zara Cream Flats

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/94857135874575780/

September Shoes 12: Kate Spade Teal Loafers

Link to buy them/picture from:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/kate-spade-new-york-willie-tumbled-leather-loafer-emerald-green-Kate-spade/prod153540038___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253DKate%252Bspade%2526_requestid%253D44059&eItemId=prod153540038&cmCat=search

September Shoes 11: Valentino Sparkle Sandals

http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/1010635/

September Shoes 10: Dolce & Gabbana Floral Cage Shoe

http://elfsacks.com/blogs/fashion-for-her/8874871#.UkSCiYakqSI

So artistic...

September Shoes 9: Giuseppe Zanotti White Buckle Shoe

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/6a/94/58/6a9458aef249300fbb3550ad6ae22b2d.jpg

September Shoes 8: Sophia Webster Butterfly Sandals

http://www.buzzfeed.com/angelamv/21-of-the-absolute-best-pairs-of-shoes-at-london-fashion-wee

September Shoes 7: Joan and David White Lace

I feel like this could be a great wedding shoe.

http://www.dailyshoe.co.za/2013/08/21/joan-and-david/#.UijNqDakqSI

September Shoes 6: Mr Price Sneaker Wedges

If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm kinda obsessed with sneaker wedges...

http://www.dailyshoe.co.za/2013/08/02/mr-price/#.UijOMTakqSK

September Shoes 5: Schutz Black and Gold

http://www.thedailyshoe-official.com/2013/08/26/schutz/#.UijMkTakqSI

So sassy and unique.

September Shoes 4: Sam Star Bootie

http://www.dailyshoe.co.za/2013/09/02/sam-star-2/#.UijI7jakqSI

September Shoes 3: Micheal Kors Rose Gold Shoes

http://hermanschoenen.nl/shop/merken/michael-kors/michael-kors-schoenen/michael-kors-lage-veter-sneaker-rose-43t3bsfs1.html

Umm, rose gold shoes? I need these in my life.

September Shoes 2: Michael Kors Sneakers

http://hermanschoenen.nl/schoenen-merken/michael-kors-schoenen/?nggpage=2

And you thought sneakers couldn't look classy.

I also think these have a little hidden wedge.

September Shoes 1: Asics GEL-Contend

This month, it's all about the shoes.

To start off, Asics sells a lot of athletic gear, but I'm pretty sure their shoes are the most famous. They have so many types with minute details that make all the difference. 

The shoe I'm featuring today is the GEL-Contend, which, according to the website, is a great shoe for beginning runners. Their shoes are definitely on the expensive side, but the price for this one isn't bad at all considering the quality.



http://www.asicsamerica.com/Shop/Footwear/Running/Womens/GEL-Contend%C2%99/p/0010127246.3691

Check out the link for more details and to buy it!

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