”Kiss My [wine] Glass” Feat. Lucy Aguilera

Who would have thought that wine and lipstick have so much in common?! Maybe it’s because I’m a foodie and a wine-o so any excuse is a GREAT one! Nothing completes an everyday glam look than with a pop of color like a sexy red similar a bold Merlot; or a saturated nude, much like a creamy Chardonnay. This post is perfect because like wine, lipsticks come in so many varietal types from lustrous to matte types, and like wine, it’s spicy and oaky – to light and fruity flavors can compliment. It was only fitting to talk about it all with my glam girl and style aficionado Lucy Aguilera over a few glasses of wine. So let’s take a look at some of our 3 favorites from both sides of the glass! Get your lips ready for some fun!

Lucy’s Picks:

  1. Pink Decoy – by Buxom Cosmetics found at Sephora.

What it does:

Swipe lips with this vividly graphic, ultra-bold lipstick. It delivers intensely pigmented, one-stroke color in an ultra-lightweight gel formula. Featuring moisturizing matte and satin finishes, it leaves lips with a modern, daring look. 

Wine paired: Merlot – dry, oaky, spicy, yet fruity bold flavor.

2. Ruby Woo – by Mac. Found at MAC.

Very matte vivid blue-red, retro matte, often known as Rihanna’s go-to color. 

What it does: It’s a brightened, medium-dark red with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish. The texture is extremely dry and stiff, which makes it harder to apply as it really pulls at the lips. It was intensely pigmented, but it really takes a lot of effort to get it on. Once on, it lasts for hours and hours and leaves a stain behind, though it is quite drying for me. This shade has been part of the permanent range for years.

Wine paired: Riesling, dry white yet hint of sweet, white wine.

3. Kinda Sexy by Mac found at MAC.

Neutral pinky-rose, matte.

 What it does: It’s a softened, medium rosy beige with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had fairly opaque color payoff, and the texture was really creamy, so it was easy to apply, though it didn’t go on as evenly. On me, this shade stayed on for four and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating.

Wine paired: Liefman’s berry brut beer (champagne): Fruity, light, airy with bubbles and intense sweetness.

Sheridan’s Picks:

  1. Neon Orange by MAC.

What it does: Bold, vivid, thick orange, as if a shade before red. Super bright and dense. Does stain the lips so you have to commit to this color for a good chunk of your day, but this statement color is great to live by.

Wine paired: Cabernet Sauvignon – dry red wine.

2. Myth by MAC.

What it does: A rich and creamy neutral nude. Under layer is a rosy peach color with a satin sheen finish. I noticed that it doesn’t last long so reapplication is needed often or you lips will eventually just look ashy.

Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio – a fruity sweet wine that still has subtle bitterness unlike Moscato.

3. Stone by MAC.

What it does: A soft brownish-purple, neutral, creamy, matte color. Probably one of my favorites to wear all day long as it transpires from day to night effortlessly.

Wine pairing: Liefman’s berry brut beer (champagne): Fruity, light, airy with bubbles and intense sweetness.

Thank you for hanging out with us and and reading up on how we feel about great tasting wine and the lipstick that kisses the glass!

Every woman has her essentials. For some it’s jewelry and perfume. Others it’s a sexy pair of heels and a mani pedi. It’s the little things that compliment you the most, that help your confidence shine bright. For me, lipstick is always my go to. I can wear neutral makeup and go from day to night with the switch of a lipstick shade. I can pick any color to match my mood, and trust me, I have a lot of lipsticks lol.  Let us know your lipstick and wine picks in the comments below!

Until next time! 

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XOXO & Vino, 

Sheridan and Lucy

 

Tequila Lime Chicken Tostadas

Another Tuesday in the books and another amazingly simple delicious recipe to enjoy! This dish, unlike tacos, is still something everyone can enjoy and make their own from ingredients to spices. Let’s dive right in shall we?

Ingredients: IMG_7642

  • Chicken
  • 1oz tequila
  • 1 whole lime
  • cabbage (to shred)
  • 1 avocado
  • salsa (pico de gallo: tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro)
  • corn tortillas
  • black refried beans

Directions:

  1. In skillet you will cook your chicken breasts with lime and tequila and some crushed red pepper. Once it is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it cool before your shred it.
  2. While the chicken is cooking you can take this time to prep your avocado, salsa, chop/ shred your cabbage and, get your black beans ready.
  3. shred chicken
  4. Fry your uncooked tortillas in olive oil until crispy golden color is reached and place them on a napkin to remove excess oil.
  5. in this order: spread black beans, cabbage, chicken, salsa, and avocado on your tostada. I squeezed some fresh lime and garlic on top for extra flavor as well as crushed red peppers because spice is what I do best.

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Enjoy this simple recipe for a party, having friends over, cooking for you and the fam or just keeping yourself happy! Until next time!

 

Lemon Pepper Tilapia + Shrimp Fried Rice

Forget takeout when you can make it at home! Hot Spring lazy days makes it the perfect season to eat fresh and spend more time outside than inside. This simple Asian inspired recipe keeps you full so you can go outside and conquer your day. Plus it makes for great leftovers 😉img_2169 Ingredients:img_2158

Directions:
Start by boiling rice. cook the rice plain and alone. If you have plain cold rice it’s even better, don’t worry it will still turn out delicious!

Place your Tilapia in a baking pan. cut lemon wheels to place on top of the fish for fresh lemon infusion and pepper to offset the citrus. This fish is very light so try not to over season it. Place in the oven on 350* to bake uncovered.

In a wok pan place finely chopped green onions and peeled shrimp cut into fourths with olive oil to cook. Shrimp is cut small so they can be bite sized in your rice.

Stir the shrimp around so that it is cooking with the onion on medium heat. Don’t let them cook fully, we’re not done yet.

Add in your mixed vegetables and allow those to warm up and mix too.

Add in your plain cooked white rice to the wok, before you mix add soy sauce, sesame seeds and a small amount of butter. Now get to mixin’!

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In a small saucepan you will put minced garlic, your uncooked edamame and water to boil, covered to steam. 5min.

Now its time to plate your meal! Everything smells so fresh, Im so excited!