Happy Hour with these New York Fashion Week Cocktail Recipes

Flirty Fashionista

3 oz. Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE

2 oz. VOGA Prosecco

Sliced white peaches for garnish 

Directions: Pour VOGA Prosecco, then Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE over ice. Garnish with sliced peaches, raspberry & basil.

Pretty in Pink

3 oz.  Grapefruit Sparkling ICE

1 ½ oz.  vodka 

1 oz. lime juice

Lime wedge 

Sliced fresh jalapeño 

Chili salt for rim of glass (Kosher salt mixed with chili powder)

Directions: Use a lime wedge to rub the entire rim of a chilled martini glass, and dip into chili salt mixture. Combine vodka and jalapeño slices with ice in a shaker. Strain and pour into the chilled martini glass. Top with Grapefruit Sparkling ICE. Garnish with a few Jalapeno slices. 

Little Black Dress

       4 oz VOGA Merlot

       3 oz. Coca-Cola

        Lemon/lime (for garnish)

Directions: Pour VOGA Merlot, then Coca-Cola over ice. Garnish with lemon or lime slices around the rim of the glass.

Haute Couture

         1 oz Vodka

         3 oz VOGA Pinot Grigio

         1 oz. Cranberry or pomegranate juice 

          Fresh berries (for garnish)

Directions: Pour VOGA Pinot Grigio and vodka into chilled martini glass.Top with cranberry or pomegranate juice. Garnish with fresh berries.

Everyone loves a good celebration, so with that said, cocktails have become a big part of New York Fashion Week. There are so so so many parties. After parties, VIP parties, you name it. SO... whether you’re behind the stage, sitting front row, or reading updates online, sip in style during the trendiest week of the year with these Fashion Week inspired cocktail recipes from VOGA Italia and SPARKLING ICE.

Ingredients & Recipes for the "Flirty Fashionista" "Pretty In Pink" "Little Black Dress" and "Haute Couture" are in the slideshow above.

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BARNEYS + CFDA: "Made In New York"

Thom Browne

The Row

R13

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Rag & Bone

Rag & Bone

Altuzarra

Rag & Bone

R13

The Row

Narciso Rodriguez

Rag & Bone

R13

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Proenza Schouler

Narciso Rodriguez

Exclusivity has a new name: Made In New York.

Barneys, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, CFDA, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation have partnered to bring us a collection designed by top New York designers, manufactured in the U.S.A. and sold only at Barneys.

Thom Browne, The Row, R13, Narciso Rodriguez, Altuzarra, Proenza Schouler and Rag & Bone are the featured designers with looks and accessories for men and women. Full collection in the slideshow above - many must-have looks. I'm swooning over the white/black trimmed Thom Browne coat and the Rag & Bone red fedora! And for the ladies on the hunt for a sexy and chic LBD, Barneys has you covered.

"We are a New York based company and the rich history of this city is deeply ingrained in our DNA. We feel a certain sense of pride in highlighting an industry that is still very much alive in New York," Barneys chief operating officer Daniella Vitale said. 10% of the proceeds from the Made In New York collection will benefit the Fashion Manufacturing Initiative.

The Made In New York limited-edition collection is available now Barneys.com and will be in display during New York Fashion Week September 10-17th at the Barneys storefront windows.

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The Little Red Dress by Kate Spade @ 310 Rosemont Atlanta

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There's an undeniable allure about a lady in red. She has the power to stop traffic and turn heads. This sizzling number by Kate Spade at 310 Rosemont stopped me dead in my tracks when I visited the Virginia Highland boutique this weekend. Maybe it's the structured pleats or the dramatic bow that I find so appealing? Or maybe it's the open back which give this classic dress a modern edge? Either way, this holiday cocktail season, make RED the new LBD!

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"LADY" by Nina Gleyzer

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Photogrpahy: Echelon

I've written about designer Nina Gleyzer before but we're Facebook friends and exquisitely elegant images of her designs keep popping up in my news feed - and I love it! I had to share this one, titled "Lady" with you. Nina's designs are so chic, so fabulous, so couture. Visit her website and if you're in Atlanta, make sure and stop by her Buckhead studio for an original Nina's Couture. Nina herself is quite the character - engaging, talented and she'll captivate you with many wonderful stories. We definitely will be featuring Nina Gleyzer on fashionadoTV at some point this year! Happy Monday everyone & stay chic!

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Nina's Couture by Nina Gleyzer

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These garments are as beautiful to the touch as they are a feast for the eyes. I had the pleasure of chatting it up with Russian born and Atlanta-based fashion designer Nina Gleyzer at her Buckhead atelier. Nina's attention to detail and devotion to sophisticated, elegant design is outstanding. Nina's Couture creates one design, made-to-measure for the client.

You will won't see someone else wearing your frock. So whether it's an original LBD your looking for or a show-stopping red carpet dress, Nina is a must. On my next visit to Nina's Couture, the fashionadoTV camera's will be with us. Stay tuned!

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Avoid an Office Holiday Party Wardrobe Malfunction: The Do's and Don'ts

by guest blogger Jason Torres

The office holiday party is coming and you do not want to be hiding your face behind your notepad as you walk through work on Monday ashamed of your behavior. Your goal is not to find someone to kiss under the mistletoe at this shindig, but to celebrate a good year and job well done working together.

Approach the office holiday party as you would your 

photo Christmas cards

. These greetings are going to a variety of locations: from your mom and dad to your best friends from college. You want to be you, but you don't want to be too over the top — office holiday party.  It's not worth risking your professional reputation by being a blundering idiot. These

do's

and

don'ts

apply to both women and men (except maybe the little black dress part). 

Do

• Get Your Sparkle On — However, if you're in your closet choosing your outfit and you pick up that glittery Vegas dress or suit, go ahead and put that right back in the closet. Probably going to be too much for the office party. But don't let that stop you from wearing something glittery and adorned with sequins - just keep it real.

• The Little Black Dress — Classic and lovely, the little black dress is appropriate for your office party. Think about adding a scarf or big and bold accessories. Oh and shoes, add some sassy shoes.

• Don't Stray From Your Style — Whether you are funky, sophisticated, playful or classic, come as yourself. This isn't Halloween. Being yourself will assure your comfort throughout the evening, in turn allowing you  to have a good time and not worry about a possible wardrobe malfunction.

• Plan Small Talk — It's not a bad thing to be prepared for conversation. Talk with people in different departments. Introduce yourself to the bosses you may have not met. This may be the best chance to get to know people you see every day.

• Thank the Party Planners — Whether you know it or not, there is a lot of preparation that goes into an office holiday party. The coordinator has to start in October in order to nail down the date and location for that very busy weekend in December. That is just the beginning of months of planning. Be sure to recognize.

Don't

• Tuck Away the Cleave, Ladies — Again, office party. Not a time to show off your guns. Guaranteed, the dates of your fellow male co-workers will be quietly planning a drink spill on those boobies.

• Shear Fabric — If it's see-through, people will be looking. Do you really want creepy Charlie from Accounting watching you all night?

• Go Casual — The office party planning committee would be slightly offended if you decided the party wasn't important enough for you to dress nicely. Skip the casual attire and put on your pearls and cufflinks.

• Christmas Sweaters — Unless it's an ugly sweater party, definitely leave the holiday decorations on the desk. Everyone probably already knows how much you love Christmas by the shape of your desk so show them another side to you. Leave the reindeer headband at home.

• Get Funky Monkey — Don't get drunk at the party! No one has ever benefited by trying to keep up with Ke$ha on the Drunk-o-Meter. Even though you feel comfortable because you and your boss are chatting it up, remember, come Monday morning, you are not best friends. He or she is still your boss and will remember what you said, because surely they are watching their behavior. (hmm...or are they?)

• Post Pictures — Your co-workers may not want their pictures posted on social media . Don't post without asking them first. Same goes for checking them into Yelp or Facebook, respect their privacy.

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