5 O'CLOCK EVERYWHERE: Shaken Not Stirred...The Dirty Martini

James Bond and I have two very distinct things in common.  Beautiful people and martini's.  In 1953, Ian Fleming wrote Casino Royal which put my man James Bond on the map and gave martini's a standing ovation when James ordered his "shaken, not stirred." I however prefer mine................DIRTY!!

The Attire

Now this was kinda hard because I love James Bond and the feel of all the movies however this drink reminds me of all the women throughout the movies. Bad as they wanted to be in looks, outfits and vengence.  So I chose some fascinating pieces sure to get you in the mood to play "eye-spy."  

The High-waisted wide leg pants.What girl couldn't get away with murder in these? Tailored to make any woman have an hour-glass shape and to make your legs look longer. If worn properly (on the natural waist) it gives the body a slimming look. 

Now this dress has been a show-stopper since the Cleopatra days. I just found one that was to my liking. The sheath dress has stopped and dropped (lol) many men dead in their tracks. Once again you see the ruffles and it is cut inward to make the natural waist smaller flattering the hips. And of course I would have a key-hole neckline because I LOVE CLEAVAGE!!!! What would James Bond say??

I wanted to add a bag to this one because a clutch can go either way. And I've noticed that none of the Bond Girls really have time or the room to have a big bag. The clutch is versatile. Make sure that the bag is a contrast color of your outfit.  All you really need is ID, charge card, tampon, iphone and brass knuckles, ....wait....don't bring those out, lol!! Here are some more really cute ones by Prada and Louis Vuitton.

How can I put this to you lightly. No I can't. Both outfits can be finished with each pair of these shoes. It really depends on what you are trying to show. You want to be the serious corporate girl or are you the one who feels like being a little "Dirty" with a nice round toe. A nice pair of Enzo's or Jessica Simpson's will do.



And don't forget that Victoria's Secret Semi Annual Sale is about to happen....NEXT WEEK!!! Visit the website or your local store to see what the scoop is, get your credit card ready to #SWIPE!!!

The Recipe

2 1/2 shots Gin

1/2 shot of brine from cocktail olives

1/8 shot extra-dry Vermouth



 Shake ingrdients (or STIR) in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Strain into martni glass. Serve with your choice of olives. Mine are the blue cheese stuffed olives!!!

~HAPPY RESPONSIBLE DRINKING~