Happy Birthday Bevy Smith!

I'd like to send a VERY VERY VERY special HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout-out to one of the most resoundingly amazing women I know . . . Bevy Smith!

If you recall, Bevy Smith was one of Social Science's first "Socialites of the Week." In that post, I sung her praises and let you know what made her the major force in society and entertainment that she has become.

The creator of "Dinner With Bevy", Bevy Smith is my muse and my friend. Darling, I salute you and wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

(Bevy, I hope you like your cake! It was inspired by TT's "PD". If you know me, I know you and you know what I mean!)

Muah!

Social Sipping: Introducing Absolut GLIMMER!

ABSOLUT debuts “ABSOLUT GLIMMER” – a limited EDITION bottle with a crystal shape.

After all the successful seasonal gift packs in recent years, ABSOLUT VODKA is now tweaking its design story with the launch of ABSOLUT GLIMMER. Made in crystal pattern-shaped glass, this limited edition bottle is designed to make the present exceptional. ABSOLUT GLIMMER is a perfect gift and collector’s item, which elevates and brings energy to any party or night out. More than 100 markets will launch ABSOLUT GLIMMER during the fall.

“Our latest holiday initiatives, ABSOLUT DISCO, ABSOLUT MASQUERADE and ABSOLUT ROCK EDITION, were highly appreciated by customers around the world. This time we wanted to create something truly different. For the first time ever, we challenged the bottle shape by modifying the finish of the glass. ABSOLUT GLIMMER is a glimmering version of our iconic bottle, re-designed to dazzle people in any place and happening where it is present”, says Anna Malmhake, Vice President, Global Marketing.

ABSOLUT GLIMMER is a stylish design concept that challenges the norm of the traditional gift pack. With its glimmering design and crystallic facets, it is a definite eye-catcher. It does not only look stunning. By its mere presence, ABSOLUT GLIMMER inspires people to dress up, shine and always look for those small but precious indulgences.

“With ABSOLUT GLIMMER, we want to encourage people to make the present exceptional. The idea that any moment anywhere can turn out to be a memory for life – bringing inspiration and excitement to any event – is what this bottle is all about”, Anna Malmhake says.

Visit absolut.com/glimmer for a digital store locator that helps you find your nearest ABSOLUT GLIMMER retailer.

To make the present exceptional, ABSOLUT VODKA presents the official ABSOLUT GLIMMER playlist, with tracks that turn any party to THE party. Enjoy the playlist on Spotify, http://open.spotify.com/user/absolutglimmer/playlist/0ACoYh8gjx5jhqlf1l4Ng4.

ABSOLUT GLIMMER launches with a signature drink, ABSOLUT CRYSTAL CLEAR, easily mixed to make your party exceptional.

Puttin' on the Ritz: Kanye West

I always say, "If you've got it, flaunt it." Rapper, entertainer, artist, designer, troublemaker Kanye West has no problem doing just that! On Monday night, West received the "Stylemaker of the Year" award from the Accessories Council. The council president, Karen Giberson, stated, "Kanye West is one of the most influential men in pop culture - from music to fashion. His personal style, whether on stage, in his videos or in his leisure time, pushes the envelope and continues to inspire both designers and shoppers."

You might categorize Kanye as a "piece of work", but he always looks great kicking up dust!

Congrats 'Ye!

Cover Presentation: FCG Cast for ESSENCE

Halloween 2010 Recap: Big Kidz Foundation "True Blood" Costume Party

Happy Monday Scientists! If any of you are like me, you are still trying to remove makeup, nail polish, glitter and cob webs from you, your house and your car seats! This year Halloween fell on a weekend and people partied to no end!

My personal highlight of the weekend was attending Big Boi's annual charity costume party. Big Boi, 1/2 of Atlanta's own "Outkast", always throws an exciting party in the name of philanthropy. This year Stankonia, the legendary recording studio, was transformed into a Vampire Lair complete with seductive go-go dancers, custom Ciroc cocktails, a chef's cooking station, a pulsating soundtrack, and an array of Atlanta's most bewitching guests.

The exciting new "OMG Photo Booth" and www.exclusiveaccess.net were on hand to document the debauchery. Special shouts out to Jessica Manning of A-List Media and Ciroc for a GREAT time!

Check out a few photos of my friends and I. Enjoy!

So You Think You Can Dance?

Attention: Atlanta Area Dancers! Atlanta's Resource for Entertainment and the Arts (AREA) is presenting a workshop of Master Classes on Saturday, October 30, 2010. This workshop will be facilitated by some of the most phenomenal choreographers and performance enthusiasts in the city.

Details for enrollment and registration are on the flyer. You can also visit www.myareaatlanta.com to get acquainted with the studio and programming. I highly recommend participating, as I have seen all of them in action.

Do yourself a favor and DANCE!

Halloween 2010 Countdown: Cocktails

We are approximately 96 hours away from the scariest night of the year and Halloween enthusiasts worldwide are preparing to put in the ritz! For the younger sect, the holiday is all about dressing up and trolling for sweet treats. For those like, it's all about dressing up and being stylishly social!

So, for the next four days, Social Science will help you pull your Halloween plans together with a little flair. Today's lesson is on COCKTAILS!

Enjoy these five, easy recipes that your guests will not be able to live without. Serve them and send pics!

The Melon Eye-Tini

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 parts Midori Melon liqueur
• 3/4 parts SKYY Infusions Citrus Vodka
• 1/2 part Finest Call Agave Syrup
• 2 parts of Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale
• 2 parts Finest Call Sweet & Sour Mix
• 3 Orange Wedges
• 2 Fresh Ripped Basil Leaves
• Strawberry Sundae Syrup
• Red seedless grapes for garnish
• Spanked basil for garnish

Preparation:

1. In a shaker glass combine Midori Melon liqueur, SKYY infusions Citrus, Finest Call Agave Syrup, 3 Orange Wedges and 2 Fresh Ripped Basil Leaves.
2. Muddle ingredients together.
3. Add ice and Finest Call Sweet & Sour Mix.
4. Shake for 10 seconds.
5. Add Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale and roll drink back and forth between your mixing tin and shaker glass.
6. Strain into a chilled martini glass drizzled with Strawberry Sundae Syrup to give an effect of a bloodshot eye.

Garnish: Chilled red seedless grape at bottom of glass (To look like an eyeball) and spanked Basil leaf floated on top of cocktail for aroma.

The Green Ghoul

Ingredients:

• 1 part Midori Melon Liqueur
• 1/2 part Strega Liqueur or Yellow Chartreuse
• 1/2 part Canton Ginger liqueur
• Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale

Preparation:

1. Add first 3 ingredients into a shaker glass, add ice.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain over ice in a collins glass.
4. Line the inside of a wine glass with strands of black licorice.
5. Pour in contents of the collins glass and fill with ginger beer or ginger ale

Bloody Rum Punch

Ingredients:

• 1 750ml bottle of DonQ Cristal rum
• 1/2 bottle red wine
• 6 oz. fresh lime juice
• 6 oz. triple sec liqueur
• 6 oz. simple syrup
• 2 limes sliced in thin wheels
• 2 red oranges sliced in thin wheels

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients into a large punch bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
2. Serve over ice in a punch glass.

Dracula's Kiss

Ingredients:

• 1 oz black cherry vodka
• 1/2 oz grenadine
• cola
• maraschino cherries for garnish

Preparation:

1. Coat the bottom of a highball glass with grenadine.
2. Add ice and vodka.
3. Fill with cola.
4. Garnish with cherries.

Candy Corn

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Kettle Corn-infused Bombay Sapphire Gin(recipe below)
• 1/2 oz. Moscato wine (sweet dessert wine)
• 3/4 oz. home-made citrus peel grenadine syrup (recipe below)
• 3 candy corns for garnish
• --
• Additional ingredients needed:
• kettle corn
• sugar
• orange and lemon skins

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake very well.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with 3 candy corns.

Kettle Corn-infused Bombay Sapphire

1. For every 750ml bottle of Bombay Sapphire, add in 1 cup kettle corn.
2. Allow to infuse in an airtight container for approx. 24 hrs.
3. Fine strain kettle corn and re-bottle.
4. Store in fridge.

Citrus Peel Grenadine Syrup

1. For every 1 cup of POM wonderful pomegranate juice, dissolve 1 cup granulated sugar over stove top.
2. Once dissolved, add in the skins of 1 orange and 1 lemon and simmer for 10 mins.
3. Remove skins and chill syrup.