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One key element of any event is a signature cocktail that helps make your event fun and memorable. Today, we talk with André Darlington, author of a dozen cocktail books including his latest book  Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West.

One of the world's foremost experts on cocktails, André is a bestselling author and the first cocktail writer to circumnavigate the globe in over 100 years. We thought with National Cowboy Day approaching in late-July, this would be a great time to talk about the cocktails in his latest book.

In this episode, André provides his expert insights about the importance of a signature cocktail to set the tone for your event, successfully pairing cocktails with food, and some trends he is seeing in the cocktail space.

In a special combined podcast of Success With Style and Fun In Fundraising, Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan talk with Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper, the authors of the new book, Classical Shindig, from Susan Schadt Press available August 29. This elevated, insider’s look at special occasion entertaining is chock full of ideas for your own hosting. Come away with entertaining tips and tricks that even an amateur can execute in this lushly illustrated and gorgeously photographed how-to guide.

On this combined special edition of Fun In Fundraising and Success With Style podcasts, join hosts Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan for a fun, lively, and inspiring chat with Dallasite-turned New York designer Lela Rose. Not only is she the insider fashionista’s fan favorite, but also she has a gorgeous new entertaining book,Fresh Air Affairs, from Rizzoli USA where she shares tips and details on how to elevate your next outdoor event.

Garrett Leight, the founding CEO of Garrett Leight California Optical (who recently opened his latest store in cultural hotspot, Austin) has a distinct point of view of premium eyewear he and his team designs that heshares on the Success With Style podcast series. In fact, yes, the future’s so bright he has to wear shades. Listen in as co-hosts Lance Avery Morgan and Rob Giardinelli catch up with eyewear visionary.

Mela Sarajane Dailey, is an accomplished, Grammy Award-winning musical artist, notably with the acclaimed Conspirare music ensemble, and other assorted melodic accomplishments. In one of our most fun segments yet, this dynamo from a small town in East Texas shares the secrets to successful style, both on-stage and off with Success With Style co-hosts Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan. Listen now. Photo of Mela Sarajane Dailey courtesy of Joseph Moran Photography.

Miss Texas America 2019 Chandler Foreman is one busy young woman. Representing the state in a stylish way more than 300 days a year is only part of her responsibilities. She’s bright, charming...and has a great future ahead as she reveals an insider’s look of the world of Miss Texas. Listen now to this special podcast recorded from the the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum with Success With Style co-hosts Lance Avery Morgan and Rob Giardinelli. Listen now. Photography of Chandler Foreman courtesy of Miss Texas America.

The Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas is one of the most important gathering of historically and culturally significant gatherings of clothing in the world. Its Director, Annette Becker, joins Success With Style’s Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan to discuss not only the collection, but also fashion’s wildly vibrant past in the new exhibit, Fashion Forward, where UNT teams with the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Photo of Annette Becker courtesy of Annette Becker. Listen in now.

Executive Director Margaret Koch, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum of Texas, knows a lot of Texas. In fact, she joins Success With Style co-hosts Lance Avery Morgan and Rob Giardinelli about the museum’s new exhibit, Fashion Forward, a collaboration with the University Of North Texas’ Fashion Collection to share insights on the influence of Texas Fashion on culture...and history. Listen now.

Few ruled fashion’s runways like designer Victor Costa did from the 1970s until the 1990s. Inspired by some of the best designers on the planet, he brought glamour to both the privileged and the masses. Big

bows, exaggerated hemlines and sumptuous fabrics is why fans flocked to him, especially in the 80s, and why he is collectible today. Join Success With Style co-hosts Lance Avery Morgan and Rob Giardinelli as

they learn more about the modern history of fashion by listening now. Photography of Victor Costa by John Conroy.

Cassandra Collections founder Cassandra King Polidori, has made a name for herself in the custom jewelry design world. She does this by creating unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that define the one-of-a-kind personality of it's wearer. Join Success With Style Podcast hosts Lance Avery Morgan and Rob Giardinelli as Cassandra shares her story...and the very fun way how she started designing jewelry by listening now.