When I was young, my favorite color was purple and I remember being incredibly jealous of Elizabeth Taylor when I learned that she had been born with violet-colored eyes. I was born with plain old hazel, it hardly seemed fair. Luckily, a violet, one-shoulder dress with origami pleats can sate my purple addiction.
ABS Allen Schwartz New Violet Dress (Bluefly, $154)
A few years ago, I was sitting in a bar when I heard the woman next to me order an “Elizabeth Taylor.” Neither I nor the bartender had any idea what she was talking about. Turns out that you know your an icon when you have a cocktail named after you.
The Elizabeth Taylor
To make an Elizabeth Taylor, pour two tablespoons of Creme de Violette into a champagne glass. Top with 5 oz of Moet and Chandon, stir lightly to combine.
It tastes a little like your drinking a bouquet of flowers, but in a good way.
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Terri says:
lovely…ahhh, Elizabeth Taylor…always fashionably late and knew how to make an entrance. Rest In Peace.
AGinDC says:
Thanks Belle! Now I know what to serve at my Elizabeth Taylor memorial movie marathon tomorrow!
Voulez Vous says:
Ah, good to see that an exalted aide on the Hill can't even write keep her homonyms straight.
Voulez Vous says:
And obviously, I am posting too quickly — either “can't even write” OR “keep her homonyms straight.” Ah well, it is a Friday.
EG says:
Good to see anonymous commenters really feel the need to take time out of their day to attack a blogger for typos we all make at some time or another. Seriously? Get over yourself.
MidwestChic says:
Elizabeth Taylor is such an icon! This dress reminds me of her so much, and that drink sounds interesting, but I am sure its delicious. Lovely post, Belle!
Voulez Vous, the rude shot you attempted to make was ruined when you made a typo yourself. You should have deleted it and moved on to the next blogger you're rude to for no reason.