Spring/ Summer 08
Strutting straight off the international fashion runway circuit, the trends for 2008 are set to bring sexy and feminine back, with falling hemlines, light as air dresses, floral patterns and some versatile neutrals punctuated with bursts of bright colour that make for fantastic accessorizing opportunities! With Summer 08 being all about fun, femininity and experimentation of colour, we want to make a toast to these hot trends with some fabulous cocktails to complement each look … so Cheers!
Feminine Dressing
Light as air, sheer, flowing, silk jersey dresses and gowns are the looks of the season.
Team it with a thin belt (another hot trend!) to define your waistline. The belt will draw attention to the thinnest point and the belt will create the illusioillusion of a waist (it reminds me of A FLIRTINI)
6 fresh raspberries
1 cup ice cubes
30ml vodka
15ml cointreau
15ml cranberry juice
15ml lime juice
15ml bottled pineapple juice
60ml brut champagne
Crush raspberries in base of glass; top with half of ice
Combine remaining ice, vodka, contreau and juices into shaker. Shake, then strain into glass and top with champagne.
Glass 300ml high ball
Garnish with extra raspberries
Pencil skirts
This season hemlines are longer. Knee length or a little above or below the knee creates the most flattering leg line. The glamour of old Hollywood has returned, with lady like shapes, pencil skirts and classic colours.
…It reminds me of… A BRANDY ALEXANDER (A cocktail with body)…
45ml brandy
30ml dark crème de cacao
60ml fresh cream
1 cup ice cubes
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
Shake vigorously then strain into glass
Glass 150ml cocktail
Garnish cross two straws over the rim of glass; lightly sprinkle ground nutmeg over the surface of drink. Remove straws carefully.
Floral and abstract patterns
Designers Michael Kors, Anna Sui and Oscar de la Renta are all supporting soft floral prints and abstract patterns this summer. This not only mixes girly with fun, but when teamed with the right accessories and heels, can really create an outfit that’s flattering and sexy.
…It reminds me of… A SEABREEZE…
120ml cranberry juice
30ml ruby red grapefruit juice
45ml vodka
1 cup ice cubes
Combine ingredients in glass and stir well
Glass 300ml highball
Garnish two straws
Bright Color Palette
The spring ’08 palette is defined by classic, versatile neutrals punctuated by splashes of invigorating brights, empowering us to explore new and creative ways to combine colours. Marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenberg are two designers to embrace this bold move. Think warm, cheerful freesia, which is an uplifting and inviting colour that allows for diverse accessorizing opportunities. Add brighter reds – a consistent favorite in spring, and then add some Rococco Red which is an exciting, attention-getting classic.
…It reminds me of… LEMON FRIATTO…
30ml citron vodka
30ml limoncello
1 tsp finely grated orange rind
1 cup ice cubes
3 med scoops lemon sorbet
Combine vodka, limoncello, rind, and ice in a cocktail shaker.
Place sorbet in chilled glass; pour limoncello mixture over sorbet 3 med scoops lemon sorbet.
Glass 150ml cocktail garnish thin strips of lemon rind and straw
Provides a dramatic frame for your most important feature: your face. Zac Posen, Peter Som, and Max Azira are three designers to make this trend huge for the season.
…It reminds me of… A WHITE RUSSIAN…
½ cup ice cubes
30ml vodka
30ml kahlua
30ml fresh cream
Place ice in glass; pour vodka then Kahlua over ice
Pour cream into glass over the back of a tablespoon so cream floats
Glass 180ml old fashioned
Garnish with a straw
A muted color palette
Stabilising neutrals combined with bursts of brighter colours to create unique, distinctive looks are the basis for a great spring and summer wardrobe. Against neutrals, cantaloupe is warm and nurturing and a great addition to any wardrobe, especially when paired with chocolate browns. In everything from chiffon to linen, designers Calvin Klein, Luca Luca and BCBG went muted.
…It reminds me of… VANILLA MARTINI…
45ml vanilla infused vodka
10ml sugar syrup
15ml frangelico
1 cup ice cubes
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker
Shake vigorously then strain into chilled glass.
Glass 90ml martini