And The Award For Best Cocktail Goes To...

The 83rd Academy Awards presentation will be held on Sunday, February 27th and celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night with the perfect mix of cocktails can be just as important when entertaining guests as the dress Natalie Portman will show up in. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur is one of Hollywood’s favorite go-to mixable liqueurs and we have three special Oscar-inspired cocktails for your Academy Awards at home viewing party. 

X-Rated Fusion Liqueur’s sensuous blend of ultra-premium French vodka and blood oranges, mingled with mango and passion fruit from South America, is unapologetically pink, delectable, and easy to mix. Spoil you and your guests with these Oscar winning cocktails such as the Red Carpet Xperience and The Queens Speech. And for your male attendees, serve up the palate-teasing True Grit Punch.



Red Carpet Xperience
1 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1 oz Grapefruit Juice

Top with Champagne, serve in a flute




The Queen’s Speech
1 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1 oz SKYY Infusions Citrus
Splash of Fresh Lemonade

Top with Champagne, serve in martini glass with lemon twist



True Grit Punch
16 ½ oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
25oz SKYY Vodka
16 ½ oz Orange Juice
16 ½ oz Pineapple Juice
8oz Grenadine

Combine one bottle of SKYY Vodka, 16 ½ oz of X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, 16 ½ oz of Orange Juice, 16 ½ oz of Pineapple Juice, and 8oz of Grenadine in a bowl. Serve mixture directly into ice filled glasses and stir to cool the mixture. Garnish with slices of orange.

Gloria Steinem for T Magazine

Gloria Steinem for T Magazine today on women in politics - the main event versus side show acts (or to some freak shows).

We all too often hear about the CRAZY Michele Bachmann's and Sarah Palin's who are fiercely anti-female and little about the Nancy Pelosi's (who has been named by some scholars as the greatest Speaker of the House the US has yet to have) and Gabrielle Gifford's (before she was shot).

Read more from Gloria: http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/page/2/

Sweet Old Lady is An Anti Neo-Nazi Crusader

Don't let her fool you. Irmela Mensah-Schramm may look like a sweet older lady you might see hanging with your grandmother but she is a force of nature. A one woman army dedicated to destroying Neo-Nazi propaganda in her hometown of Berlin for over 20 years, she's finally receiving the recognition she deserves. 

See what Ms. Mensah-Schramm has to say about her duties in this short doc by FOTOGRAMMA.

http://vimeo.com/fotogramma25/irmela

 

 

THE HATE DESTROYER (Demo-version) from Fotogramma25 on Vimeo.

Here is a link to an interview with Ms. Mensah-Schramm:

http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/anti-discrimination-campaign/ressources/Interviews/interview_schramm_en.asp

This whole thing reminds me of The Specials song "Racist Friend" because it's important to speak out about your convictions, particularly when it comes to universalism and unity.

The Price is Right - The Henry Holland Version

House Of Holland A/W 2011 from TEST on Vimeo.

London designer Henry Holland is back again with his latest collection for London Fashion Week, paying homage to the "Me Decade" of the 1970s with flare-legged pantsuits, crochet knits, and plaid tweeds.  In this short film highlighting his newest looks, Holland pays homage to the Home Shopping Networks of yesteryear, still-stuck-in-the-70s-aesthetic day time TV show The Price is Right, and TV broadcasts of bingo/lotto games from the disco era - that last one being a totally UK thing.

To see more fashion videos from your favorite designers and brands, be sure to visit StyleCaster!

A Los Angeles Sunday Night Dinner

Dear Los Angeles,

Let's catch up over Sunday night dinner. Meet at Rush Street in Culver City at 7pm. We're making reservations, so please email natalie@ladieslotto.com to be counted.

Very excited to see what's been happening with you and see how we might be able to build together for the rest of the year and beyond.

Sunday, Feb 20th

7pm

RUSH STREET

9546 Washington Blvd

Culver City

See you there....

x

Flashback: Kids in America

Kids in America - Kim Wilde

Classic 80's tune and Kim's style is on point. Inspiring for this upcoming Spring season!!!

Buy, Borrow, Bite

After hours of checking the Fall RTW from last week's New York fashion shows, I realized that fashion basically falls under three categories: Buy, Borrow and Bite: Things you MUST have, things good for one night only, and styles that can be ripped from the runway and found on the cheap.

Buy Buy Buy: Pieces so versatile that they are worth the price

Buy: I think it would be GREAT to see... and fit in this Herve Leger in my closet 50 years from now. Seriously.

Buy: Betsey Johnson's designs are always pretty extra, pair these skull pants with a loose black tee and it's fun yet basic.

Buy: Victoria Beckham's take on the short trench is perfect. Bring this out every other fall, pair it up with jeans or a dress and you're GOOD.

Buy: This Mara Hoffman is loose and light, perfect for September almost anywhere, day or night.

Buy: This jacket/cape mashup by Imitation would be great with leggings and high boots: a little bit military, a little bit equestrian.

Borrow till tomorrow: These dresses are so unforgettable, they scream "once but never again."

Borrow: This Doo Ri dress is done right, showing just enough skin.

Borrow: Jeremy Scott's bright red minidress with the words God plastered on the front might be hard to forget and you will be impossible to hide if you wear it.

Borrow: This is the Marchesa dress you wear when you're 99% sure youre going to win an award

Borrow: This is the other Marchesa dress you wear when you're 99% sure youre going to win an award

Borrow: Dress by VPL: Where you go is up to you...

Bite! These should all be in your closet, if not you can find basic pieces like this virtually anywhere at a range of prices

Bite: These loose pants and fitted tank by Karen Walker scream "L.A" to me

Bite: Aminika Wilmont: No, thigh highs aren't for everyone...but if you're gonna do it, this is what it should look like

Bite: Thakoon: Dressing monochromatically isn't just for neutrals, any color can look really cool with the right hues and textures.

Bite: In theory this Theory jacket and top should be inseparable, definitely a low light look

Bite: DKNY: I know a million girls like this, they know how to use Photoshop, their hair always look good and they'll bum you a cigarette with a smile...this might be you



-Lynnette Astaire

Two Of Hearts: Nire & Jasmine's New Mixtape

NIRE & JASMINE SOLANO "Two Of Hearts Mixtape" from Jasmine Solano on Vimeo.

If you're a freestyle freak like myself you're going to LOVE this TWO OF HEARTS mixtape by the lovely DJ Nire & Jasmine Solano. With everything from Debbie Deb to Nice N Wild to Stevie B! You're going to love this mix, perfect to get ready for a night out to or just grinding in the office. 

Download link: http://bit.ly/gqn207

Flashback: Caught Out There

Caught Out There - Kelis

As Kelis says "I HATE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW!"

Happy Valentine's Day. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3JFwd1bk4Q

COCKTAIL CHIC FOR FASHION WEEK

It’s that time of year that bring us the bright lights, the beautiful models, and the highly anticipated preview of coveted fall lines; that’s right, it’s New York Fashion Week. So whether you are in dire need of a cocktail after a long day of work at the tents or looking to create your own fashion show at home with friends, strut your stuff while carrying this season’s most desired accessory: X-Rated Fusion Liqueur.

X-Rated Fusion’s sensuous blend of ultra-premium French vodka and blood oranges, mingling with mango and passion fruit from South America, is unapologetically pink, delectable, and easy to mix. Spoil that inner minx while starting or ending the night with a Xquisite Xessory, Bubbly for Balenciaga, and the palate-teasing Prada Passion cocktail.

Cocktails:

Xquisite Xessory
1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1.5 oz. SKYY Infusions Cherry
Splash of Grenadine

Shake X-Rated and SKYY Infusions Cherry over ice. Strain into a martini glass. Slowly add a dash of Grenadine so that it sinks to the bottom. Garnish with a cherry with a knotted stem.

Bubbly for Balenciaga

1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

2 oz. Prosecco or Champagne

0.25 oz. Lemon Juice

0.25 oz. Orange

0.25 oz. Pineapple

Muddle pineapple, orange and lemon. Add prosecco and X-Rated Fusion Liqueur. Strain and serve in a highball glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.

Prada Passion

2 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

2 oz. SKYY Infusions Passion Fruit

Splash of Club Soda

Serve on the rocks and garnish with a lime.

NYC: Love Fame and Juliet

Love. Fame. These are two things in which Ladies Lotto member DJ Cat is well versed. This Valentine's Day, join Cat and her fashionable and musically inclined cohorts for Concept, a Fashion Week Official After Party at the very sexy and tasty Juliet Supper Club on Valentine's Day. New York City's top DJs will be spinning and you'll be in the company of very sexy folk. Don't have a Valentine? Maybe you'll leave with one for next year.

Check out this Exclusive download from LOVE FAME RECORDS of "After The Show," DJ Cat NYC's sophomore EP!!!

Monday, February 14th - Valentine's Day
10pm - 4am
21+

Juliet Supper Club
539 West 21st Street
New York, NY


DESIGNERS
Mike Vensel
martinMartin
The Muscovites
Ela Acosta


DJs
DJ Cat NYC
Alex English
JP


SPONSORS
Juliet Supper Club
Toni & Guy
GBH
Audi
Love Fame Records


RSVP for love at rsvp@lovefamerecords.com

NYC: Pink and Black Tie Gala, Sunday, February 13th

Forget black and yellow. It's all about pink and black this weekend at The American Cancer Society's Pink & Black Tie Gala. For a little change you’ll get three awesome bands, a naughty but nice burlesque show and readings from Ladies Lotto’s own Kiki T., a fab astro-sexologist. Plus, enter to win some lovely goodies from Ladies Lotto member Allison Tray’s Tres Belle Medispa. Show your honey you’re all about giving back and something tells us you’re going to get a lot more than a kiss at the end of the night. Wink, wink.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Doors @ 6pm
Show @ 7pm

Southpaw
125 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

$20 (includes a cocktail courtesy of Opici Wine Company)

BANDS

The Liz Colby Sound

Les Sans Culottes

Miss Fairchild


PERFORMERS
Angie Pontani

Helen Pontani

Twirla

Kiki


SPONSORS
Southpaw
Tres Belle Medispa


Tickets are available at the door or in advance here.

Lover's Rock Photos!

Lover's Rock photos! Wish you were there, next year!!


Photos courtesy of Chill Marketing

Remember!

Mama always told you to "kill them with kindness".

Art courtesy of Keep Calm Gallery

SF: Obey the Kitty with Litter SF

Party with the ladies from Litter SF!

Wednesday, 2/9

Vessel
85 Campton Pl

San Francisco

NYC: Wet Wednesday at Le Bain!

 

Mercury Night at Le Bain with DJK3 and Blu Jemz. Why don't you stop by? 

Dearest of Dearest

The latest work by New York-based photographer Ruvan Wijesooriya is on display in the exhibit "Dearest Of Dearest" at New York gallery ION Studio located in SoHo.
Wijesooriya's work span from all different genres and he has captured stars such as Mark Ronson, Iggy Pop, LCD Soundsystem, Ice-T, Ellen Page and more.
This time around he celebrates his beloved friends, family and associates and promises a sincere photo show of funny faces, kisses, smiles and love.

Dearest of Dearest by Ruvan Wijesooriya
February 9 - 24, 2011
ION STUDIO
41 Wooster Street, SoHo

NYC: Lover's Rock is TONIGHT!

At Lovers Rock you're invited to bring as many single gentlemen & ladies as your heart desires, all to share in the sake of the season.

Every girl is encouraged to be accompanied by at least one single man. Gentlemen are not required to come with a lady. We're not trying to pigeon hole anyone's sexuality, so bring whom ever is down to have a good time.   

LOVER'S ROCK. Get. Some. Have. Fun.  
 

TONIGHT!!!
TUESDAY, February 8th
10PM - 2AM

CV Lounge, 105 Rivington St, New York NY 10003

Music By:

DJ NIRE
DJ Valissa Yoe
DJ Nicole Leone

Tarot card readings, photos, candy, booze

**PLUS Lovers Rock cocktails because there is an OPEN BAR by WODKA VODKA from 10-11pm**

$5 with RSVP / $10 without

RSVP NOW: RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM

Flashback: Lover Girl

For all the lover girls out there...

A perfect flashback in honor of Ladies Lotto's 4th Annual Lover's Rock in NYC!

This party is about fun - bring your people to get some lovin' with an all female set, tarot card readers, candy, photos + an open bar.

RSVP NOW: RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM



Lover Girl - Teena Marie

Let's face it. Teena left us too early but she could sing like no other!  Not only that, this little lady with a big voice could also dance AND play the guitar simultaneously. Raw natural talent.

Hippie Chic: Wayuú Taya Bags

 

 

Hippie chic and a contribution to Wayuú indigenous women go with a $160 purchase of a handmade bag from The Wayuú Foundation.  

These bags are hand-made by Wayuú indigenous women at Shukumajaya, the foundation's women center that helps educate women on parenting and nutrition, family planning and hygiene.

The bags are one-of-a-kind unless noted and make for a unique accessory.

See more styles & purchase here:

http://www.wdhstore.com/wayuu/html/store/category.htm