A Little Bit Sweet, A Little Bit Salty

The fall season is upon us! This is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the smell of the campfire, the color change of the leaves, a good smores martini and all of the great new recipes that are being shared!

Our Director from the LBDC Annapolis Chapter shared her Aunt Tammy’s awesome recipe for a fall trail mix. A little bit sweet, a little bit salty, this mix is quick and easy to prepare and is perfect for those fall hikes or camping trips!

Ingredients
Equal parts:
3 different flavors gold fish
2 different candy corns
Peanuts
Raisinets

Mix together in a large bowl and store in a gallon size ziploc bag or container.

Sharing suggestion: Buy some Halloween or Fall themed treat bags and fill each one with a portion of this sweet and salty combo. Tie them with orange ribbon and pass out to friends, neighbors or coworkers!

Happy Fall, Y’all!

~Shay Ashcraft

Social Media Director, LBDC

Victoria Beckham & Karl Lagerfeld photo shoot for Elle France

If you weren't jealous of her pop star career, marriage to the one of the most desirable men on the planet, family, perfect mum-of-4 figure at age of 38, title of a style-icon, countless number of designer clothes, shoes and bags, and successful career of a designer, perhaps now you'll start feeling envy...

Posh (Victoria Beckham) got a rare opportunity to be photographed at home of Coco Chanel , 31 Rue Cambon by none other than today's wizard of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld. Although shooting was done back in July, Victoria tweeted final product and shared her excitement for upcoming Elle France.

photos: Elle France

Behind the scenes

Vicky has been sharing photos from the Chanel Haute Couture salon in July on her Twitter.
She tweeted:

                           Iconic staircase!! fun in Paris!!!!! X vb

                 Perfect box of @CHANEL barrettes and glass of rose! X loving Paris!! X vb

 Chanel Haute Couture for the shoot x vb

About to start shooting at the @CHANEL Haute Couture salon Paris, so excited!!!!

LBDC Welcomes Tina McHugh!

The Little Black Dress Club has recently launched a chapter in Pittsburgh, PA. Tina McHugh, along with her friend Marcie Sinagra have joined forces to make Pittsburgh the latest and greatest when it comes to socializing for women.

Tina went to high school with LBDC Co-founder Jenny Holzer. A few years later, Tina was shocked when she came across Little Black Dress Club on Facebook and recognized Jenny!

Tina had been looking for a women’s social club in the Pittsburgh area for a while. “In looking in our area, I discovered that there weren’t any such clubs. I recalled LBDC and thought we really need a social club for women, one that would allow women to get out and make friends, have fun and do creative activities which happened to be what I was looking for myself, so it was a great opportunity to bring LBDC to our community,” she says.

The Pittsburgh chapter is currently busy planning a Halloween themed cocktail hour, a Floral Design Class, Spa Day, Fashion Shows, a Favorite Things Event and Movie Nights! The first cocktail hour will be October 24 followed by a Floral Design class on November 18.

Tina says, “I love that in 30 minutes you could find yourself in the heart of the city going one direction and taking another direction you are in the beauty of the mountains.” Tina’s philosophy  on life is that you should always live a life that is full of laughter, kindness, grace and honesty. She often refers to a quote by Walt Disney, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

When it comes to friendship among women, Tina feels that a good friendship is a sisterhood, is trusting, is open, honest and will last a lifetime.

In her spare time, Tina enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, going to the gym, hanging out with her extended family and friends, shopping, traveling and sitting down with a really good book. Adding to that list, Tina is really looking forward to LBDC in Pittsburgh, meeting great women in the area and meeting other LBDC members and Directors from other chapters.

~Shay Ashcraft

Social Media Director, LBDC