The Intoxicologist

Little Black Dress never lets a girl down.  It just so happens when one of my girlfriends needs a quick pick me up a bottle of Little Black Dress is the perfect pour.  The reason: Each of us either owns or is in search of the perfect Little Black Dress.  The Little Black Dress is the symbol of grace, style and finesse.  Perhaps it is the vision of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s that captures the essence of what the Little Black Dress symbolizes.  Audrey Hepburn is the classic woman who despite her passing remains in our memory forever as the personification of elegance, refinement, sophistication and style. 

Along with the catchy name, Little Black Dress comes complete with an interactive site.  Go to the “Dressing Room” and take the quiz to find the little black dress that is suited to your style.  The questions are below with only my selections of the answers.  You will have to go to Little Black Dress to see the entire selection of answers and take the quiz on your own. 

1. What’s your perfect evening out?

·         Quiet romantic dinner and an evening stroll

2. If you were being picked up at an airport by that special loved one, what would you do?

·         Slowly saunter up to them - and go in for a long passionate embrace and kiss

3. What do you have more of in your make-up drawer?

·         Red lipstick

4. Which of these is your ultimate dream mobile?

·         Vintage Alfa Romeo

5. What is your favorite article(s) of clothing to sleep in?

·         (This one is between me and Little Black Dress!)

6. What’s your idea of a great “girls night out?”

·         Dinner out on the town

7. What do you most online?

·         Check the news and e-mail

Little Black Dress Quiz Conclusion: Romance is your friend, and you’re not afraid to show your feminine side. You care about fashion and want to be noticed without standing out too much. You vacation in tropical settings mainly, but have been known to hit the ski slopes as well. You may shop the vintage shops, because the dresses that catch your eye never really go out of style.

Your perfect dress is: Classic

Designs and Details to Consider: A sheath dress, Silk and wool, Ruffles, A lace pleated skirt, Strapless with an updo, A turtleneck

I’ll stick with sheath dresses in silk, never ruffles, little to no lace, pleats may be considered but iffy, strapless with an updo is a given, and turtlenecks make me itch.  What happened to backless?

My perfect wine: Little Black Dress Merlot

Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe black cherry, red licorice, plum, and sweet toasty oak along with slight hints of perfume, cranberry and warm herb.  Smooth and rich mouth feel with hints of red cherry, berry fruit, vanilla, and sweet oak.  Nice lingering finish.

Wine Pairing: Excellent with meats or heartier foods.

While there is no denying Audrey Hepburn was stunning in her little black dress, possibly one of the greater qualities that completed Audrey Hepburn’s beauty happened to be her humanitarian efforts.  We could all do well to follow in her footsteps.  Little Black Dress invites all of us to join their efforts in supporting the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, which raises money to support various children’s charities. 

Little Black Dress has been toasted by some of the most famous and stylish women in Hollywood.  During award season (Golden Globe and Academy Award time) several stars including, “Sharon Stone, Julianne Moore, Jaime Pressly, Angie Harmon, Giuliana Rancic, Nancy O’Dell, Ana Ortiz and Angela Kinsey dug deep in their closets to donate their favorite “LBDs” in support of the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation. In addition, Kristen Bell, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Jennifer Esposito, Michelle Trachtenberg, Samantha Harris, Jennifer Morrison and Keisha Whitaker have also donated a favorite black frock to benefit YouthAIDS,” according to Little Black Black Dress Wines.  Past celebrity “little black dress” donors include: Tina Fey, Kim Cattrall, Nicollette Sheridan, Evangeline Lilly, Lisa Kudrow, America Ferrera, Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Jane Seymour, Patricia Arquette, Mena Suvari, Edie Falco, Carmen Electra, Jenna Fischer and Gabrielle Union among many others.

Keep an eye on Little Black Dress Wines and their continuing efforts to put a touch of glamour and style to the giving spirit. 

About Clothes Off Our Back Foundation

The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation(R) is a 501c3 organization founded by Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford that hosts charity auctions benefitting children’s causes across the globe. To learn more visit www.clothesoffourback.org

About YouthAIDS

YouthAIDS is an education and prevention program of PSI that uses media, pop culture, music, theatre and sports to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. To learn more visit www.youthaids.org

About Little Black Dress Wines

Little Black Dress Wines are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $12.99. Varietals include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Little Black Dress is produced and marketed by Brown-Forman Beverages. For more information about Little Black Dress Wines or the celebrity dress auction please visit www.littleblackdresswines.com, www.brown-forman.com

Copyright 2009 Cheri Loughlin – The Intoxicologist – All Rights Reserved