In honor of 2012 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, the mixology mastermind at Manhattan haute-spot Prohibition has created a signature POM cocktail that will be enjoyed by guests attending the chicest shows and poshes parties. But even if you’re invite got last in the mail, you, too, can toast to fashion by making this runway-inspired recipe at home.

The Pret-a-POMtini
1 1/2 oz. POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
1 1/2 oz. raspberry vodka
1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lime
1 oz. simple syrup (equal parts sugar and cold water dissolved together)
Spiraled orange rind for garnish
Ice cubes

Preparation:
Assemble all ingredients in a bar or mixing glass. Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a spiraled orange rind.

Travel enthusiasts… Head on over to Brash.com, where contributor, perpetual tourist, and annoying older brother Brad Barth takes us on a virtual tour all over Scotland. Taste the whiskey, admire the wildlife, and indulge your inner globe-trotting geek. (And be sure to comment on the goofy photo of Brad in a kilt.)

Hop Scotch: Island Hopping the Hebrides of Scotland

Glasgow: A Victorian Vision, a Cutting-Edge Canvas

The Royal Mile: Edinburgh’s Most Regal Stroll

Red, green, and camel tones comprise this fall’s wild woodland color palette. Incorporate this inviting design trend at home with a few wood accents and seasonal icons, like pumpkins and sunflowers. Updating everyday home essentials, including tabletop décor, bath essentials and bedding collections, is another instant and easy way add a sophisticated, rustic look to any room.

Foreston San Mateo Tablecloth, original $11.99-39.99
SONOMA life + style Rattan Placemat, regular $16.99
Food Network 2-pk. Quilted Placemats, original $19.99
Food Network Terrine Textured Placemat, original $7.99

Royal Court 8-pc. Plaid Comforter Set, original $199.99
Laurel 8-pc. Floral Comforter Set, original $219.99-249.99
Greenland Home Vashon Solid Quilt Set, regular $129.99-229.99
Apt. 9 Thyme Quilted Coverlet, regular $99.99-169.99

Madison Striped Bath Coordinates, regular $12.99-59.99
SONOMA life + style Leaf Bath Coordinates, regular $4.39-59.99
Bacova Vintage Lodge Bath Rugs, regular $12.89-42.99 (online exclusive)
Lush Decor Prima Colorblock Shower Curtain, regular $49.99 (online exclusive)

Croft & Barrow Pumpkin Tealight Candleholder, original $24.99
SONOMA life + style Root Wood Basket, original $69.99
SONOMA life + style Pig Décor, original $21.99
SONOMA life + style Artificial Sunflower Arrangement, original $39.99

Available at Kohls.com.

The countdown to New York Fashion Week is on. And Manhattan’s uber-chic Trump SoHo hotel is raising the bar to celebrate the fabulous events, shows, and parties. From September 8 to 15, the Trump is serving up Couture Cocktails for its most glamorous guests. Fashionistas can sip on The Tart Trench and the SoHo Silhouette, among other delicious designery drinks. Can’t make it to the party? No problem. Celebrate the latest styles at home with these runway-inspired recipes.

SoHo Silhouette: From light chiffon to soft silk, let this drink complement your silhouette during sunset cocktails.

2 parts Vodka
½ part St. Germain
1 part Grapefruit juice
½ part Simple syrup
½ part Lemon juice

Muddled cucumber

Shake all ingredients together and strain into martini glass.

The Tart Trench: From fancy collars to flashy buttons, wear your embellished trench while sipping this citrus cocktail with a splash of Champagne.

¾ part Grey Goose Citron
¾ part Grapefruit juice
¼ part Simple syrup
¼ part Lemon juice

Shake all ingredients together and top with champagne. Garnish with an orange twist.

Hold on to your mugs, caffeine connoisseurs, I have two percolated pieces of news for you…

1.) It’s September. (Duh.) But what does that mean for you?… Why, the return of the pumpkin spice latte, of course! The beloved “autumny” drink is back at your local Starbucks. So grab your Ugg boots and run to the coffee shop round every corner (literally) for a delicious sip of the season.

2.) Famed West Coast, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, opened its first NYC store this week at 39th and Broadway. Give it a try, New Yorkers. (I say go for the Vanilla Blended with extra vanilla. Yum!)

So, which shop would you go to tomorrow morning? I’m torn!

Want to spice up your soiree this Labor Day weekend. Thom Filicia, HGTV personality and acclaimed interior designer, shares his top five tips for hosting a fabulous alfresco fete.

Use Lots of Color
While red, white, and blue fit with the Labor Day theme, don’t be afraid to add plenty of other hues to your décor. Try colorful candles and floral arrangements to spice up outdoor table settings for this last holiday shindig.

Kick Back and Relax
Add color, texture, and patterns to your outdoor space. Roll out beautiful, colorful cotton rugs or place big comfy floor pillows outside. Invite your guests to relax on their well-deserved day off in this casually stylish setting.

Get Functional Trays
Use trays instead of placemats so that you can easily carry food and drinks.

Serve Iced Beverages
Iced coffee and iced tea are staples for many people during the summer months. Stand out with Brew Over Ice K-Cup portion packs for your Keurig Brewing Stystem and make refreshing iced coffee and iced tea at home. Show your guests how quick and easy it is to brew delicious iced beverage.

Set Out Summer Snacks
Before summer comes to a close and you have to pull out the recipes for fall seasonal ingredients, enjoy one last party with your favorite summer treats. Serve a variety of summer fruits to give guests healthy snack options. Watermelon, peaches, and blueberries are always a hit.

Create an Ambiance
An outdoor fireplace can be a wonderful addition to any evening party – especially during Labor Day weekend when the summer is winding down and it starts to cool off at night. They’re easy to find an can help extend your party outside from day to night – plus, who doesn’t love a s’mores.

This morning I took a trip to the beach and  caught a quick cat nap at the Lacoste Home, Beach, and Bath Collections press preview. Capturing the casual and sporty spirit of the iconic brand, the lifestyle line features colorful palette and, of course, the distinctive Crocodile. The Lacoste Home Collection is comprised of two product collections, Casual and Club, which include sheets, duvets, throws, coverlets, comforters, euro shams and cushions as well as decorative and floor pillows.

I’m loving the large and bright over-sized beach towels.

Lacoste added a lovely “eggnog” color to their bathroom collection.

Okay, I didn’t really snooze… But how much did I want to cuddle up with that sweater blanket?

Due to popular demand, Lacoste has reintroduced the 75th anniversary crocodile pillow.

Let me be frank… Planning a wedding sucks. I’ve been coordinating mine for the past six months and I’ve come to a few conclusions: it’s expensive, it’s time-consuming, and it’s highly overrated. I am three and a half weeks away from saying “I Do,” and I’m a stressed out, pimple-ridden disaster.

Here’s the thing… I’m an editor – not an event coordinator, and there’s a distinct difference between the two: I like to go to events, not plan them. Finding the right vendors – from florists to DJs to caterers is a dauntingly tedious task. So when I was recently introduced to the newly launched web site CaterBid.com, I was intrigued (and sort of annoyed that it was too late for me to try!)

The Priceline of event planning, CaterBid offers a completely new way to book events by providing a virtual marketplace for caterers from all over the country to approach potential customers and bid for their business. The site gives users a convenient way of saving time and money by organizing fabulous parties at affordable price points — and it’s completely free to use from browsing to booking.

Perfect for planning parties of all sizes (from birthdays to corporate soirees), CaterBid also offers free party planning advice to all of its clients through its exclusive Concierge service. It’s like having a your own virtual event planner… which leaves me with one curious question: Where was Caterbid six months ago?!?

Fashionistas from all over the world will soon descend on New York City to see the latest styles from their favorite designers. But here at GlamNest, we’re thinking about how to translate the hottest trends from the runway (and red carpet) into chic looks at home.

Bright Colors

Loads of designers are using bright colors for the fall season, so why can’t you? Bright accent pieces or dinnerware can add a little zest to you kitchen or living room.

Leather

Swap out a regular mirror for one with a leather frame or add a leather chair to a room to add warmth this fall.

Animal Prints

Betsey Johnson makes irresistible animal prints, and you can bring this sexy vibe to your home. Small accent pieces like a stool  add a fashionable flair.

To check out these on-trend items, visit TheFoundary.com.

Want to hobnob with your favorite motivators — like Suze Orman, Dr. Oz, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, and, oh yeah, Oprah?!? Well, if fortune is in your corner, you might just get some quality face time with these amazing experts. CHINET will be sending two very lucky winners to Oprah’s “O You!” lifestyle conference in Atlanta on Oct. 15.  The incredible day will feature inspiring seminars and educational experiences for the more than 5,000 anticipated attendees.

You can enter the CHINET sweepstakes, which will include round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and two coveted tickets to “O You!, by visiting their Facebook page.” Participants must “like” the page before submitting their entry.  The contest will run from now until September 16, 2011.

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