The NYC Wine Expo & Thirsty Girls LLC

This weekend was the 4th Annual Wine Expo here in NYC…. Thirsty Girls LLC was one of the sponsors. More about Thirsty Girls later on.

I had never been to a wine expo,I am not sure of this is true of all, but this one was Countries and regions in the USA who are trying to find distribution here in the states.

Portugal,Brazil, Chile,Greece,The Finger Lakes,NY,California and more. We tasted for over three hours and drank a few outstanding wines from Portugal  Chile and California. Also, from Chile a Sherry. I only recently began drinking Port with my husband ,who loves drinking port. Sherry, I was kind of, nah I do not think so. My Husband tried the sherry and walks over to me and said, “initially it came on hard,a little bitter, then it settles down and the finish is wonderful and lasting” so I ask to try it. I like bitter, I thought  hmmm maybe I might like this Sherry too. Right he was,bitter first notes and then slowly, slowly making its way along your palate this amazing increase in dancing taste buds (is the only way I can describe this) I was tasting butterscotch,the candy bit o honey,my husband tasted caramel and our girlfriend( and Thirsty Girl ) tasted butter pecan ice cream……the finish after sipping this sherry is unforgettable. Port and Sherry are two very diffrent digestifs. Digestifs, is served at the end of a meal to aid your digestion,but modern medicine has disproved this belief.

The Sherry from Chile

I am a middle sisiter....love this sign

Perfect name for a blend, a very good wine.

A Malbec from Portgual

Now a little about Thirsty Girls LLC. Back in November my up line with Votre Vu called me and told me about this brand new movement starting called Thirsty Girls.  Home | Thirsty Girl – Life. Drink it Up!™ Our motto is Life- Drink it Up!  Family, friends,food, fun,hanging out, celebrating, what do girls do best? It is a reason to go out once a month, once  a week, when ever you feel like getting together or having a drink,. Drink Wine, Beer, Whisky, Tequila…. what ever your drink is. So, I signed up to be a chapter head, we want to have a chapter head in every state in this nation by years end.

There is an annual fee, but you receive goodies in return. TG & Me | Thirsty Girl – Life. Drink it Up!™ If your a chapter head, we get GREAT incentives and gifts all the time. As a member, we have discounts at at some vineyards and restaurants, and this is evolving all the time.

Leslie Sbrocco is the founder of Thirsty Girls LLC  About Us | Thirsty Girl – Life. Drink it Up!™

Consider becoming a member or even a Chapter Head.

For the Oscars, which are on as I am writing this post.Quaff: Sips to Savor | Thirsty Girl – Life. Drink it Up!™

This was a fun filled weekend. Thank you Leslie Sbrocco and Gail Spangler. Look for Thirsty GIrls on Facebook, Twitter and  Leslie’s third book to be out this year.Book: Adventures of a Thirsty Girl | Thirsty Girl – Life. Drink it Up!™

Votre Vu at the Grammy’s Gifting Suite

Snap Dragon at The Grammy's

Angela Basset with Harold Z

Elizabeth Rohm with our Beauty Beverage SNAP DRAGON

Alison Sweeney and Snap Dragon

Rami Jaffe of Foo Fighters with HZ and Snap Dragon

Michael Chikalis

Grammy Winner Tim KIngsbury of Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire Winner ~ Sarah Neufeld

Yolanda Adams

Grammy Winner ~ Esperanza Spalding

Rami Jaffee~ of the Foo Fighters ( one of our favorite bands) and our own Votre Vu VP Ann Brodette

Sean Kinney ~ Alice in Chains

And now for you my followers, Our own collection of recipes for use with our wonderful beverage SNAP DRAGON.

Snap Dragon Recipes! A Votre Sante!

I am a week late to post some of the photos from Votre Vu’s time at the Guest Suite  during Sunday Night’s Grammy event. You see our Snap Dragon in almost all the photos, so I am sharing with you our recipe collection to use with our Snap Dragon Beauty Beverage.  A Votre Santé!

The French Way~ due

Today’s posting is from the same blog link I shared the other day 2/17/11,” The French Way”.  I again had to share this with all of you. First of all, it is such a great insight to those who have never been to France and to those of us who do not speak the language. Funny, how similar words in other languages are completely different in terms of definition.  The statement made, I thought was lovely. Ladies and gents….. please take a look at this posting.

French Essence: french essence: from the same boulangerie…thought for the day… Thanks  XV.

The French way

The French way of wearing perfume is somewhat more sensual than a dab or two behind the ears and on the wrists. The idea is to walk through a mist of fragrance so that the whole body is coated in delicious scent,creating an even distribution. The French art of wearing perfume is about the subtle not the statement. Fragrance creates a first impression and a lasting recollection; it is a invisible guide to personality and a key to individuality.

Vicki Archer ” I once wrote that perfume was personal magic; I have not changed my mind.”

french essence: thinking of paris…first thoughts

Happy Weekend, Presidents Day Weekend.

Audrey Hepburn

A classic beauty, now and forever.  Love her.

I came across this quote today on FB. I copied it and I am keeping it too!

“I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and… I believe in miracles.”

- Audrey Hepburn

Thank-you  Beauty Collection for posting it today. You made my day.

Votre Vu is:

Votre Vu was at The Super Bowl, we were at  The Grammy’s last night,In Redbook magazine, In Star magazine, this company is on the move. I see a big jump in my business, both in sales and in building my team. This is the beginning of our third year and I can feel the good energy and I know our CEO, who just won The Rising Star Award in NYC, given by Fashion Group International…… Rent the Runway Wins FGI’s 2011 Rising Star Award for Retail – Intelligence – Racked National

I feel fortunate that I joined Vu when I did, it has been a good source of supplemental income for my family. I also feel fortunate that things are going really well, and its winter, the slowest time in direct sales or so they say. I am 3/4 the way to winning the next incentive trip to Napa Valley and I hope I hope I can win it for two and bring my husband. I have been to Napa Valley once before and hubby and I were talking about going back this summer, now if I win the trip we get to go for FREE, everything paid for.

If you might be looking for a way to earn extra income, take a look at Votre Vu, you are paid immediately on your very first sale, no waiting for months to get paid, and many many other great features. Contact me for more information.

Supermodel comments= scandal

Super Model launches new skin care line and all heck breaks lose.

My comment here is, she was reckless with this comment.  I have said and I will say, the sunscreens we have  in the US are not great, they could be better.As far as right now goes, I will use physical and chemical screens to give me the best protection from the sun. I hope one day soon, we have a BEST of the best sunscreen for sale here.Not one that has ingredients that break down in the sun( they break down, but are used to protect us from the sun?) so we have to re apply the sunscreen frequently.

Words have effects and words have consequences. Be educated in your statements. I know your using your super model status to launch your skin care line, but being educated in your remarks about a skin product is mandatory. Good luck with your new product line. Hopefully it has a good sunscreen.

Supermodel skincare scandal: Gisele says sunscreen is ‘poison’ – DailyBeauty | NewBeauty magazine

Clarisonic

I have been using a clarionsic brush for about two years now. I love the clarisonic brush.The clarisonic is from the same family of sonic care, yes the Sonic Care toothbrush. The clarisonic, has the same premise. The multi rotations of the brush head that cleans and removes make up and sebum better than your hands or a wash cloth.

Here, go exploring look for MIA, the very affordable clarisonic brush for your at home care.   Clarisonic Mia: Skin Care System – Clarisonic

I have a colleague who recently bought herself a MIA, maybe she will pop over and share her thoughts on using a clarisonic, her name, Traci K.

Do you own a Clarisonic?  What do you think of it?

Do tell us.  Have a super weekend everyone.  See you back here next week.

Super Bowl Sunday

Some people love the Super Bowl for the Football, others for the food, drinks, good times and the commercials.

Pepperoni, it was said on the news here in NYC is the numer one type of pizza ordered. I ate alot of pepperoni as a child, but not so much as an adult.

This recipe caught my eye, I will not be making this, but you might want to.

Pepperoni Bread for Super Bowl Sunday.

Pepperoni Bread Recipe – Allrecipes.com

Skin cells = stem cell?

When I read this headline this morning, it stopped me in my tracks. Scientists used skin cells to create cells to make  beating heart cells ( stem cells, I am guessing) WOW, again, this could lead to a big breakthrough in research and development to find cures for so many diseases. Amazing!!  if you ask me.  Skin cells, yeah I am amazed.

Take a minute to read the article.  Aesthetics & Beauty Group News | LinkedIn