OUTFIT AND OCCASION

Outfit:

Wish top (Shalom Shuk, Burlington), $3.00, Abercrombie and Fitch Jeggings (Marshalls, NY), $10.00, Madden Girl slip-ons (TJ Maxx), $8.00, Be the Change necklace (gifted), white bangles (gifted)

This silk top is an unfamiliar brand to me, but is sold online with items in the hundreds!  I love the delicate color and how it flows 🙂

Occasion:

A night out in Brookfield!

Amanda, Tom’s sister, and her husband, James, gave us the perfect gift of a night out in Brookfield, VT, a rustic town near Montpelier with a floating bridge and beautiful country.  They know how much we love to go out dining, and we got to try Ariels, a beautiful family-owned restaurant in a quaint farmhouse.  I found out exactly what kind of wine I like because the glass I had was perfection.  I now know to ask for “suave” 🙂  We had the juiciest fried brussels sprouts, tasty mussels, and I had the halibut and Tom had the hanger steak.  What a classy time we had on a cool summer’s night!

 

OUTFIT AND OCCASION

Celebrating 26!  In Quebec!

Outfit:

Turquoise top (Banana Republic, Burlington), $30.00 splurge alert, Madewell Skinny Jeans (Shalom Shuk, Burlington), $2.00, Forever21 Layered Necklace (forever21.com), $10.00, Forever 21 bracelet (forever21.com), $6.00, H & M bag (Shalom Shuk, Burlington), $2.00, Moccasins (Shalom Shuk, Burlington), $2.00, Earrings (gifted from Sweet Lady Jane, Burlington)

I went retail for this Banana Republic top and it has become a work staple.  The rest of this outfit is compiled of dirt cheap finds.  The bracelet brings out the turquoise color and it matches my new favorite earrings that my mom and dad got me for my birthday!  Also, at two dollars, these moccasins were brand new and are incredibly comfy!

Occasion:

Quebec, continued.

View of Quebec City from the ferry to Levis

A glimpse of the quaint, European-like streets in the Old City, right where we stayed in our AMAZING air bnb

Walking on the Citadel

Delicious dinner at Le Sale Gosse for my birthday!!

Soft-served with the most incredible chocolate, hardened coating (in 12 different flavors!) that melts in your mouth!  I picked Dulce De Leche.  Beats Godiva, Lindor, Ghirardelli, etc etc.

Wonderful vacation with my honey!

OUTFIT AND OCCASION

Outfit:

Ann Taylor Loft Skirt (Richmond Thrift Store, Vermont), $4.00, Kirkland Tank Top (Costco, NY), $7.00

Soaking in the sun in this ensemble before summer’s end!  The skirt is from a shopping spree at my favorite thrift shop earlier in the season!

Occasion:

Québec City, Canada

Clear blue skies with soft kisses from the comforting breeze…bustling cobblestone streets filled with people dressed in colonial attire for the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France…charming shops and floral displays everywhere…gratitude.

Chateau Frontenac – The most photographed hotel in the world!

Le Petit Champlain – The oldest commercial district in North America.  Beautiful!

Les Sale Gosse – Early Birthday Dinner

This meal was phenomenal!  We started with an antipasti and lamb meatballs and I had Guinea Fowl with slaw and a carrot puree for my entree.  Tom had “the best fish (sea bass) ever”.  The flavors were extremely innovative and unique, cooked to perfection!

OUTFIT AND OCCASION

Outfit:

Hand-me-down skirt and top!

This sheer maxi skirt allowed my legs to breathe on the most beautiful, breezy day while being girly and flowing.  Jess, are you sure you meant to throw this number to the curb??

Occasion:

Festival of Fools and The Avett Brothers!

The Avett Brother’s concert was at the Shelburne Museum about 20 mins from Burlington.  It is my favorite venue because the sun sets behind the stage and the setting is just magnificent.  Not to mention, there is always a ben and jerry’s truck with FREE scoops all night!!  The Avett Brothers were so much fun and are eclectic.  They mentioned Brooklyn (Wanda’s birthplace), Poughkeepsie (Mark’s hometown), and lots of Vermont praising.  Something for everyone and relaxing time with the fam.

We ate sandwiches from The Red Onion.  They have the biggest sandwiches loaded with deliciousness. 

Not to mention it was Festival of Fools all weekend in Burlington.  Church street was filled with street performers from around the world!  We saw magic acts, clowns, and beautiful musical performances from the famous Kat Wright (she is now featured on The Point!) and Francesca Blanchard, a french girl with an amazing voice!  Here’s a picture of Wanda and I on the decorated streets.  p.s. the shirt was a Shalom Shuk find!

Overall, awesome weekend!  Other highlights are dinner at Church and Main  with Tom’s family, Bolton Potholes, breakfast at Penny Cluse (a must) and Parkside Kitchen (in Richmond), and walking by the Burlington Waterfront!