OUTFIT AND OCCASION

 

Outfit:

Bailey 44 Dress (Bloomingdales brand), (Goodwill, Burlington), $6.00

Sometimes you go to the Goodwill and are shit out of luck and other times you go the day before Thanksgiving and get the perfect dress FOR Thanksgiving, with just enough time for an illusion-of-new-wash!  This brand, on their website, has dresses like this in the $200’s!  No need to drop that much dough when you can find something equally great for 3% of the price!

Occasion:

THANKSGIVING 2015

 

Another ginormous family reunion, 35 people this year, at my house in White Plains, NY.  This is my dad’s extended family and I feel so blessed to be related to each and every one.  We are a loud and animated family.  There is an age range of 100 years from the under 1 adorable little ones to our 101 year old Aunt Dinah who is seriously sharp as a tack and beautiful and fashionable and amazing.  We get together and eat absurd amounts of food and catch up on where everyone is at in life.  Such an awesome tradition!

OUTFIT AND OCCASION

 

Outfit:

Hand-me-down cashmere dress!

That moment when a friend invites you to snag clothes she is moving on from!  One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!  Love these colors…combined with cashmere = a true gem.  Thank you, Debbie!

Occasion:

Anniversary Dinner Recap (from Oct 19th) at Trattoria Delia

Tom and I were beyond excited to celebrate our two-year anniversary a few weeks ago!  We are truly companions and we treasure each day together.  We decided to try Trattoria Delia, a fancy Italian restaurant in town.  We had tender duck confit with eggplant caponata, arugula, and fig vincotto and Pasta Alla Parmigiana with meatball sausage and eggplant to start.  The duck practically melted off the bone and the pasta was incredibly flavorful.  Then I had the Zuppa Di Pesce with a variety of seafood in a stew and Tom had the Saltimbocca Di Vitello which was a veal scaloppine.   Both were delectable!  We  had a night recounting memories and making delicious new ones!

This tiramisu was ginormous and had an unreal creamy, custard texture.  Everyone in the restaurant was eating it and some coming solely for it!  I may need to make a dessert trip sometime soon…

 

 

OUTFIT AND OCCASION

Outfit:

Francesca’s sweater (Richmond Thrift Store, Richmond VT), $5.00 new with tags, plaid scarf (etsy.com), $23.00

This tartan scarf is totally trending right now, but I couldn’t resist jumping on board that train.  It’s so soft and cozy!  Unfolded, it a big square blanket, yet it’s not too thick to make me overheat.  Goes perfectly with this waffle sweater – my Fall staple!

Occasion:

Magnolia’s

Magnolia’s is yet another brunch/lunch spot in Burlington that has a Vermont country feel and a big and interesting menu.  I got the crab cake Benedict and I absolutely loved it!  The crab cakes were not too fishy and the eggs had just enough ooze.  While Penny Cluse is still my top runner, Magnolia’s and Mirabelle’s are excellent as well, and this particular dish was up there with some of my all-time favorite morning specialities!

OUTFIT AND OCCASION

Outfit:  Madewell plaid shirt (Salvation Army, Burlington), $3.00, Ralph Lauren vest (Richmond Thrift Store, Richmond), $5.00, BDG jeans (Urban Outfitters, Burlington), $20.00 on sale, Armadillo sneakers (bucketfeet.com), $70.00 Splurge Alert!

This no-jacket-weather in November is very much appreciated, albeit a bit concerning (global warming, uh oh).  I had never owned a puffy vest, but it has been a key ingredient for this sunny/slightly cool mix.  The fact that it’s a designer brand is great, but most importantly, it is well-made and keeps me warm without getting uncomfortably sweaty.  It goes great with this light and airy plaid Madewell shirt that would be around $60 retail!  Add some armadillo sneaks from bucket feet (eclectic designs from famous artists) and you have a casual and comfy weekend outfit!

Occasion:

Pizzeria Verita

Pizzeria Verita has unbelievable pizza!  It compares to Barrio Bakery (previously featured), but has a fancier ambiance and a bigger menu.  They put organic and fresh ingredients on amazing crust…making a very special experience.  I started with the beet and avocado salad – 3 different kinds of beets and perfectly ripe avocado (so light and tasty!), then devoured the prosciutto pizza.  I was one happy camper!