Good Cheers: The GM75 Cocktail from Our Restaurants

GM75 cocktail from our Restaurants

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New Year’s Eve is around the corner. Whether you plan on ringing in 2018 on your couch swaddled in cozy loungewear snacking on crudités or intend to shimmer the year away wearing your favorite light-catching threads, the occasion welcomes a cocktail. To set the tone for a bright new year, we suggest pairing sparkling wine with the orange-flavored cognac liqueur Grand Marnier. A champagne flute in a sunset shade of citrine dressed with a zesty orange peel is just the vibrant accessory your evening needs, no matter your attire.

If you’d prefer someone else do the mixing, stop by a Nordstrom Restaurant to have a GM75 prepared for you. And have a happy new year!

Ingredients:

GM75 cocktail from our Restaurants
1/3 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4  oz simple syrup
1 oz Grand Marnier
1 scoop ice
2 oz prosecco sparkling wine
1 long orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a pint glass add lemon juice, simple syrup, Grand Marnier and ice.
    GM75 from our Restaurants
  2. Cap and shake shake vigorously, about 20 times.
    GM75 cocktails from our Restaurants
  3. Strain cocktail into a champagne flute.GM75 cocktail from our Restaurants
  4. Top with prosecco.
    GM75 cocktail from our Restaurants
  5. Garnish the drink with a long twist of orange peel.

GM75 cocktail from our restaurantsLoren Hope Clara crystal bracelet 

Enjoy!

Photography by Matthew Sumi
Mixology by Kyrie MacIntyre



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Keep Your Fitness Resolutions with These Gym Bag Beauty Essentials

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Zella Studio sling backpack

Fitness resolutions are important, but motivation is hard to come by when the rest of your colleagues are headed to happy hour. We get it, but that summer body isn’t going to tone itself. Ensure your success with a workout schedule that is easy to keep. With the necessary beauty essentials, you can squeeze in sessions around your social calendar knowing that you’re prepared to head straight to drinks after cardio without missing a beat (or a workout).

Below, shoppable links to the products that’ll keep you running, lunging and Savasana-ing to your 2018 goals.


Arcona Triad toner pads
ARCONA Triad toner pads

Use these pads before your workout to remove makeup and after to wipe away that hard-earned sweat. These organic cloths are infused with protective antioxidants to gently—but effectively—remove all traces of oil, makeup and grime so that your skin can breathe freely.
Mason Pearson Pocket Mixture Nylon & Boar Bristle brush

Mason Pearson Handy Mixture nylon & boar bristle hair brush

Leave your full-size Mason Pearson at home and pack the mini in your gym duffel. The premium boar bristles sweep untamed strands into a neat ′do before and after a workout, or any time you need a detangle.

Chantecaille Pure Rosewater

Chantecaille Pure Rosewater

Distilled in the purist artesian-well water, Chantecaille′s hero product disinfects the skin in a single spritz thanks to the antibacterial rose. The toner lifts dirt, oil and other pollutants without irritation, while the light scent calms and uplifts you after an intense Bikram yoga class. Namaste.

Invisibobble Original hair tie

Invisibobble Original hair tie

There’s no such thing as too many hair ties, especially ones that won’t crease your blowout. Buy extra!

Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Volume waterproof mascara

Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Volume waterproof mascara

If you prefer not to be bare faced during barre, we recommend a waterproof formula to keep your lashes intact. Use outside the studio to prevent mid-afternoon fallout, or if your lashes are prone to losing their lift. Waterproof formulas are just what you need for a curl that won’t quit.

Clarins Gentle Day Cream

Clarins Gentle Day Cream

Chances are, your post-cardio glow is more of a flush. Follow your rosewater spritz with a soft cream that won’t cause any undo inflammation while replenishing your skin’s hydration.

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Dry Shampoo mini

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black dry shampoo mini

Avoid overpacking your Pilates bag with a dry shampoo that doubles as a perfume. The shampoo will absorb grease when there’s no time to wash and leaves behind the woody, classical fragrance of Nirvana Black.

Clé de Peau Beauté concealer broad spectrum SPF 25

Clé de Peau Beauté concealer broad spectrum SPF 25

Have a spot treatment on hand for the areas where you’d like to tone down the Zumba redness. A stick formula allows for easy application under the eyes and on the forehead, chin and tip of the nose, concealing discoloration and blemishes. Blend with your finger for an easy base.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Superbly Efficient antiperspirant & deodorant cream

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Superbly Efficient antiperspirant & deodorant cream

Purge toxins with an unscented, conditioning deodorant. Your skin will thank you for the detoxifying sweat and your post-workout date will be grateful too.

S'well Silver Lining stainless steel water bottle

S’well Silver Lining stainless steel water bottle

The best thing you can do for your health and your skin is to keep hydrated. Pack S’well in your gym bag and replenish your post-CrossFit reserves with every perfectly chilled sip.



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Ring in the New Year in Style: 8 Party Looks to Welcome 2018

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After a months-long marathon of glitzy shindigs and festive feasts, your New Year’s Eve bash promises to be the most spectacular yet. Bid farewell to 2017 with a clink and a kiss and a fabulous outfit. We’ve picked out our favorites, all of which put a most glamorous end to the holiday party season.

Below, our favorite sequined, sparkling get-ups (plus shoppable links) for when the clock strikes midnight. 

This dazzling body-con was made for a rockin’ New Year’s Eve celebration. The bicolor sequins are designed to catch the light no matter which way they lay or move—which is good news for dancing queens. Shimmy and shine your way into a bright 2018.

Shop the look:

Halogen flat hoop earrings | Dress the Population Emery sequin dressDolce Vita Elana stretch sock bootie

For the low-key affair, tapered metallic trousers are a sartorial statement. Paired with winter white pumps and an understated muscle tee, the pants are the star of this look—striking, but polished.

 Shop the look:

Vince high neck tank | Topshop metallic suit trousers | BP. Viv pointy toe pump

For the black tie event, opt for an elegant jumpsuit in lieu of an evening gown. The ultra-flattering, strapless bodice of this Chelsea28 number is timeless and creates the ideal neckline for Natasha Couture’s shoulder-grazing chandelier earrings.

Shop the look:

Natasha Couture shoulder duster earrings | Chelsea28 strapless jumpsuit | Pelle Moda Bonnie ankle strap sandal

Headed to a New Year’s Eve wedding? This embellished flare dress embodies the festive spirit with colorful brocade and shimmering sequins. The full skirt and plunging V-neck create a breathtaking silhouette—all you need now is an equally chic party clutch.

Shop the look:

Panacea linear earrings | Dress the Population Blair embellished fit & flare dress | Dolce Vita Elana stretch sock bootie

Spice up your party look with a faux leather jacket and add some edge to your sequined pencil skirt. The curve-hugging frock looks like a shimmering mermaid tail and can easily be worn from desk to drinks—just swap the moto jacket for a tailored blazer.

Shop the look:

REBEL WILSON X ANGELS asymmetrical faux leather jacket | REBEL WILSON X ANGELS sequin skirt | Mercedes Castillo Olenna sandal

For a romantic night out, consider this Rebecca Taylor sheath dress with rich velvet and a collared neckline, sweetly tied in a loose bow. The voluminous sleeves and gently ruffled cuffs add to the Victorian feel of this floral mini, which slays when styled with over-the-knee boots.

Shop the look:

Loren Hope Paige bar stud earrings | Rebecca Taylor Violet velvet sheath dress | Stuart Weitzman Hiline over the knee boot

Daringly disco, this head-to-toe Vince Camuto look is very on-theme for NYE. Not only will you “wow” your fellow party guests in this monotone ensemble, you’ll be comfortable while doing so: the sparkling top and wide-legged trousers are a relaxed fit, making them as cozy as they are festive.

Shop the look:

Vince Camuto sequin front top | Vince Camuto wide leg satin pants | Vince Camuto Calinas sandal

If Holly Golightly is your style muse, then this is your ideal party dress. Crocheted lace over sheer mesh flatters your gorgeous figure and the pom-pom hemline is undeniably charming. Paired with pearled stilettos and a cherry red lip, you’re guaranteed a kiss at midnight.

Shop the look:

Charlotte Tilbury matte revolution lipstick in walk of shame | Eliza J lace fit & flare dress | Stuart Weitzman Nudistpearls embellished sandal



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