Outfit and Occasion

                                   

Outfit:

Forever21 top (forever21.com), $14.00, Forever21 High Waisted Jeans (forever21.com), $13.00

I ordered the top and jeans online and was very pleased with both.  The jeans are super comfortable and the price cannot be beat.  I also really like the vibrant pattern of this crop top!

Occasion:

Friendsgiving!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holiday’s and this year I get to celebrate it twice!  Friendsgiving is such a wonderful occasion and this particular gathering was extra delicious and fun!  We had perfectly cooked turkey and stuffing and many other delectable sides.  The appetizers alone were amazing, including deviled eggs and spinach artichoke dip.  Yum!  Thankful for my friends 🙂

 

Outfit and Occasion

Outfit:

DIY gold tipped boots!  Route 66 Boots (Salvation Army, Burlington), $4.00, Martha Stewart Gilding Paint, $7.00

Find this easy DIY project here.  In 10 minutes, this great thrift find went from standard to snazzy!

Kimchi Blue Kimono on sale (Urban Outfitters, Burlington), $20.00, North Face hat (gifted)

I love playing with the fringe on this kimono.  I’m holding onto what’s left of Fall with these autumn colors and pattern.

Occasion:

Duino Duende in Burlington is my favorite go-to restaurant because it’s interesting, delicious, and relatively cheap.  The menu is international with local ingredients and the restaurant is attached to Radio Bean, a spot for eclectic music and drinks.  I’ve tried almost everything on the menu from chicken and waffles to incredible tacos like the carnitas taco I had this weekend, pictured above.  We ordered the yummy plantain chips as well!  I also love the poutine to start and the amazing cubano sandwich.

 

 

Hogs Back Park

Outfit:

Forever21 Sweater (forever21.com), $15.00, Jack Skirt (Loehmans, NY), $12.00, Romeo & Juliet Couture leggings (Loehmans, NY), $10.00, Gap scarf (Gap, Burlington), $10.00 on sale, Bracelet (I made it!)

Occasion:

Teatro Cafe

There were plenty of occasions on our jam packed trip to Ottawa including The National Gallery of Canada, lunch in Byward Market, Hogs Back Park waterfalls, dinner at Teatro Cafe, and the awesome Nature Museum.  I wore this cozy yet stylish outfit (and my winter Sorel boots) to experience all that Ottawa has to offer!

Teatro Cafe is definitely no Allium (previous feature) but we had a pleasant experience with a friendly waiter who graciously said “madam monsieur” after every other sentence hehe.  We had mussels, bruschetta, a trio of venison, and scallops/beef cheek ravioli.  Perfect meal for our last night in Ottawa.

Art is in the Bakery

In the morning we had the most amazing croissants at Art is in the Bakery.  It has a cool modern, industrial feel.  Tom, a breakfast connoisseur, said his egg and cheese croissant was “the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had”.  It was kind of a big deal.

The town of Merrickville

The trip was a perfect getaway.  We stopped in the cute little town of Merrickville on our way back to top it all off.

Outfit and Occasion

Outfits:

Necessary Clothing dress gifted (necessaryclothing.com), around $30.00, Forever21 necklace (forever21.com), $8.00, earrings gifted

My fashionista sister, Jess, got me this dress for a birthday one year and I love its fun pattern.  Necessary Clothing is like a smaller, pricier Forever21.  It is still pretty cheap and often surpasses Forever in quality.  This dress is one of my favorites for special occasions!

Forever21 The Beagles “I want to hold your paw” graphic (forever21.com), $13.00

This conversation-starter shirt is pretty hilarious if you ask me!  I packed this in my suitcase to wear for a casual day on my trip to Ottawa!

Occasion:

Hung Sum

Allium

Tom and I journeyed to Ottawa, Canada for a four day weekend!  We made it in only 3 1/2 hours with a detailed itinerary to implement!  With every meal planned based on reviews from trip advisor, we were seriously excited to experience some delicious eats.

We started in Chinatown at Hung Sum and had out of this world dim sum.  After exploring beautiful Parliament Hill, we got ready for a classy night at Allium, a fancy bistro with innovative dishes.  No lie – one of the best meals I’ve ever had!  Just look at the pictures above!  Our meal included braised short rib tart, mushrooms on toast, Cornish hen two ways and braised beef cheek/crab cake.

Parliament Hill