Outfit:
Chadwicks dress (Shalom Shuk, Burlington), $4.00, Jewish star necklace and earrings (gifted), Coach shoes (borrowed from mom!)
This dress was once frumpy, and with a minor length adjustment, it became chic! The brand is not exactly one that is trendy or age appropriate, but I absolutely love the contrast between the boxes on the dress and the crosses on the belt. The neckline makes it sophisticated and the buttons create a nice form fit.
I love transforming clothing and I hope to do more of it once I finally learn how to use my sewing machine!
Occasion: PASSOVER in White Plains, NY
Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday. I try to make it home to White Plains, New York to spend it with the fam every year. We have TWO traditional seders with extended family and they are filled with the wonderful story of Moses leading the Jews out of bondage in Egypt. We have songs, readings and blessings. The best part is the food though! My mom’s matzah ball soup is THE best. It seriously soothes the soul. There is also the “hillel sandwich” with matzah, an amazing chutney, called haroset, which is so simple but signature to this holiday, and a bitter herb called marror. There is incredible brisket and veggies. I even find the symbolic sliced hard boiled egg in salt water to be special. Desserts cannot contain flour but that is not limiting when you have flourless chocolate cake, pavlova and merengue cookies, macaroons, and other amazing delicacies.
Being able to spend time with my immediate and extended family is something I treasure and to come together to celebrate such an important holiday for our people is so valuable. I look forward to it each year!
Dress Up, Spend Less 