Outfit and Occasion

Outfit:

J. Crew Blazer (Bene-fit Shop, Barre), $3.00, Polka Dot Blouse (forever21.com), $12.00, Leather Belt (Montpelier Church), free!, Sam Edelman Suede Shoes (zappos.com), $90.00 splurge alert!

Sometimes pairing opposite patterns can work…polka dots and stripes, def aint boring!  I found this blazer in Barre of all places and for $3, it was the most expensive item in the store!  Expect to miss, but be prepared to hit!

Occasion:

Butch & Babes!

Butch & Babes is a new restaurant in Burlington that totally rocks!  Small but great menu, local ingredients, interesting combos, and friendly waiters.  To start, we had the mac and cheese pancakes with jalepeno maple syrup (OMG), I had the most juicy burger on focaccia with bacon and garlic mayo, and Tom had thai-style chicken with dumplings.  Gooood in ma’ hood.

Outfit and Occasion

 

Outfit:

Club L Trumpet Hem Scuba Dress in Bird Print (asos.com, on sale), $29.00, Anne Klein Shoes (Salvation Army, Burlington), $3.00, Earrings (Siren, Mamaroneck NY), $10.00

“Scuba” fabric is great because it looks expensive, but is often sold fairly cheap.  Found this dress online and it is comfortable yet chic!

Occasion:

Tom’s uncle’s wedding in Denver, Colorado!  It was a small and intimate ceremony and it is always so great to see the union of two soul mates!  The wedding took place in the beautiful Brown Palace Hotel.  We celebrated with delicious food and a half carrot, half chocolate cake.

  

More food….

Tom and I went to Zengo for dinner and it was mexican/asian fusion.  Such interesting dishes/flavors.  We had flakey empanadas, fried asparagus tacos, albondigas (meatballs), carnitas with rice noodles, and some fried rice.  Definitely a place to try if you’re ever in Denver!

  

Outfit and Occasion

 

Outfit:

High Waisted Tribal Sweater (Forever21, White Plains), $15.00, Skirt (Forever21, White Plains), $5.00, Samoan earrings (gifted)

The lake is frozen (for not too much longer!) and it is beautiful!  People come down to the waterfront and walk towards the seemingly nearby mountains and take in the last of VT winter before flip flops and tanks come out from storage!  It is glorious right before the sun sets…and during!  Oh Vermont, you never cease to amaze me 🙂

Occasion:

El Gato in Burlington is a fun, mexican cantina.  Their chips, salsa, and guac are the highlights and the tacos are good and filling, even if they aren’t the most authentic.  The drinks are my favorite!  Jalepeño infused tequila with lime and in other concoctions hits the spot every time :).  Fun environment to go with a group of friends or on a fun date!

Outfit and Occasion

Outfit:

Forever21 Dress (gifted), Earrings (Montpelier church), free!

This dress was another gift from my fashionista sister.  I only wear it about once a year on appropriate occasions i.e NYE or Mardi Gras.

Occasion:

The wallpaper behind me (above pics) has my friend’s sister’s face super imposed on Lady Gaga, spread eagle, for her Gaga themed birthday party.  Being that we were also celebrating Mardi Gras, my friend Erin coined it A “Lady Gras Gras” birthday!  There was even a cake with the image plastered on it!

Not to mention we dropped by the Burlington Mardi Gras parade with beads, local floats, and candy!!

ALSO…food!

Tom and I went to Asiana House where I had unbelievable and super filling sushi.  Freshest fish and interesting roll combinations – honestly, BEST sushi I’ve come across…and that includes some swanky NY spots.  It really is exceptional :)!