Thirsty Thursday's With Vicki

Vicki's 22nd Birthday

Three weeks ago, I celebrated my 22^nd birthday with some close friends in a small, fun artsy town in Western Mass called Northampton, formally to Western Mass residents, Noho. During the day, it’s always a treat to walk around the small boutiques and shops that the town has to offer.  And at night, Noho is filled with entertainment galore with restaurants, night clubs and bars where you can go dancing, listen to some local bands or just grab a bite to eat and a few drinks. One of my favorite restaurants/bars in the town is The Northampton Brewery. Here you’re able to find a large range of diverse beers on tap, and grab a bite to eat while sitting outside on the top deck with a few good friends. (Picture on right Courtesy of Northampton Brewery Home Page)

On my birthday, Mother Nature was on my side for the night, and my friends and I were lucky enough to start off our night by sitting outside and enjoy the warm fresh air. Here we all celebrated with a few good drinks and appetizers. My drink of choice always at the Brewery is an “Around The World.” Yes, I’ll admit I am one of those girls with her typical fruity girly drinks, but I can’t help it. They’re great for a warm summer night out and very popular!

    

"Around The World" Recipe
(From Northampton Brewery)

    

      -Stoli Rasberry Vodka

      -Stoli Orange Vodka

      -Absolute Citron

      -Dash of Malibu Rum

      -Dash of Cointro 

      -Mix with Cranberry & Pineapple Juice            

                 

My birthday wasn’t complete though without the perfect birthday outfit. I wore a black open back top by BB Dakota, and a pair of skinny jeans. I am in love with this top, because it makes me feel ultra sexy because of it's surprise open back feature as well as its sheer material. If I want to downscale the sex appeal, I can easily throw on a colored tank underneath or lace top, which adds a nice touch to the look. I also threw on my favorite pair of shoes by Aldo, which is a pair of open toe black ruffled booties. I finished off the look with a long black and silver beaded necklace and added some dark silver eye shadow for makeup. And last but not least, every birthday girl needs her crown! 

              "Live Life To The Fullest Everyday!"

Top: BB Dakota (Sold at Caren & Company in Longmeadow, MA)
Jeans: Vigoss Studios
Shoes: Aldo Shoes
Accessories: Vintage