Cyber Deals and Gorgeousness for Oscar Weekend!

It's Oscar weekend and we can't help but get inspired by gorgeous things whether it's a beautiful cuff or a bottle of champagne (grab a bottle of Moët, it's the official champagne of the Oscar's and is what the celebs will be sipping)!

Aquatic Series Ornate Cuff by Sorrelli, $1,625 at Vivre

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Swarovski Power Silver Shade Evening Purse as featured in the Sex and the City movie!

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We found this Moët White Star for $37.99 at Wine.com

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Factio Magazine's Winter Issue Launch Party

Elite's Kasia Koniar

The snow hit the ground once again, just in time for the Factio winter issue launch party held on February 19th. The subtle evening set by candlelight in the Versailles-esque Crimson Lounge focused around the latest issue launch. Put on by Maven's weekly event, The Diva Series, the event celebrated with host Melissa Maynard, Factio's editor-in-chief and those featured in the latest issue, including jewelry designer Dana Levy, marketing exec Meghan Goulette, interior designer Michelle Williams, and socialite and blogger Candace Jordan!

Guests gathered in intimate corners and velvet booths to catch up with each other and the latest home/style fashions from Factio. Bubbly champagne and rich wines poured glass after glass as guests celebrated through the night. Pick up our latest issue off of Michigan Avenue or the chic boutiques of Bucktown or visit our website www.factio-magazine.com to order a subscription. Keep warm in these last days of winter with our latest issue. However, be on the look out for warm weather because spring and all its fashion glory is not too far ahead!
-Jackie Medler

Halo's Bob Patrizi (pictured left)

Host Michelle Williams and Skirt PR's Jenn Lake

Gen Art's Marcia Callaghan and Lauren Hurley

Guest wearing Dismero!

ILIA's Magda Cardona-Lyke, Remi Odunsi and Christine Miller

Guests check out the latest issue of Factio

Host Dana Levy and Mallory Kohlmeyer

Kasia Koniar, Jenny Berg and Lynne Bredfeldt

Tim Reilly, Melissa Hadhazy, Andrew Osvalds and Jeff Corney

Host Candace Jordan (in orange) surrounded by friends

Zen Beauty

After all of the shows from New York Fashion Week, we are in the mood to relax and we found just the drink! Celebrate tea time with a twist. Zen Green Tea Liqueur is an exotic and fresh blend of revitalizing Kyoto green tea leaves fused with spirits. This is one fine liqueur with unlimited drink options. Infuse your concoctions with an uplifting green tea taste with mixes as gorgeous as you are, like the Zen Blossom, Zen Beauty or Zen Goddess. The sleek Zen Green Tea Liqueur bottle encases the only Japanese green tea liqueur. Check out www.zenliqueur.com for more information and drink mix options or try our favorites below...

-Jackie Medler

ZEN Blossom
1½ parts ZEN GREEN TEA LIQUEUR
4 parts prepared Jasmine Pearl Green Tea
1½ parts FLOR DE CANA WHITE RUM®
1 part Coconut Cream

Combine 1 part cold and 5 parts boiling water to approximate 180ºf. Use ¼ cup dry tea leaves to 2 cups hot water (1:8). Steep 2 minutes. Strain and chill. Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into glass. Garnish with edible flower.

ZEN Beauty
1 part ZEN Green Tea Liqueur
2 parts prepared Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea
3 Medium Slices Candied Ginger
Splash of Fresh Lime Juice

Combine 1 part cold and 5 parts boiling water to approximate 180ºf. Use ½ cup dry tea leaves to 2 cups hot water (1:4). Steep 2 minutes combined with Candied Ginger. Strain, reserving Candied Ginger, and chill. Pour liquid ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain.

Serve with ginger pieces in glass.

ZEN Goddess

1½ parts ZEN Green Tea Liqueur
3 parts prepared Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong Tea
1 part Passion Fruit Juice
1 part Cabo Wabo Tequila

Combine 1 part cold and 5 parts boiling water to approximate 180ºf. Use ¼ cup dry tea leaves to 2 cups hot water (1:8). Steep 2 minutes. Strain and chill. Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into glass. Garnish with large, thin Grapefruit Slice.

ZEN, White & Blue
1½ parts ZEN Green Tea Liqueur
3 parts prepared Silver Needle White Tea
1½ parts SKYY INFUSIONS RASPBERRY™
3 parts Fresh Blueberries, muddled or pureéd

Combine 1 part cold and 5 parts boiling water to approximate 180ºf. Use ½ cup dry tea leaves to 2 cups hot water (1:4). Steep 3 minutes. Strain and chill. Combine and stir ingredients. Serve on the rocks. Garnish with Fresh Mint.