Outfit and Occasion

Outfit:

Blondie and Me dress (Richmond Thrift Shop, Richmond VT), $5.00, Clutch (Richmond Thrift Store, VT), $9.00

This dress feels like something I would wear to a bat mitzvah when I was 13, but I love the simplicity of it and the velvet top.  It is totally 90’s-esque!

Occasion:  Pingala

Various food trucks are featured at Arts Riot on Pine Street Friday nights during the summer.  Food truck Fridays are a great way to start off the weekend and there is everything from Lobster Rolls to Tacos!  I opted for the broccoli from Pingala, a vegan restaurant in Winooski.  Who knew broccoli could be so good!  I got it in a few different forms and my favorite is the tempura broccoli which has a delicious creaminess!  Pingala even has a broccoli truck on Church Street now!  This broccoli is worth getting excited about!

 

Outfit and Occasion

Outfit:

Xhiliration dress (Platos Closet, Williston VT), $10.00, Merona espadrilles (Target, White Plains NY), $24.99

TIP: Buy something from a consignment store, wear it for a period of time and get your money’s worth, then sell it back and make about 40% of your initial purchase.

That’s what I did with a pair of jeans at Plato’s Closet.  With the $9.00 I received back from re-selling them, I was able to get this cute dress for a net cost of $1.00!

Just keep recycling!

Occasion:  New Local Bars

My friend, Erin and I tried a new bar that popped up on Main Street, right near Church Street.  It’s called Side Bar, and their drinks were incredible.  I had the Aphrodite with tequila, pomegranate liquor, tropical juices, lime, and a salt + pepper rim.  Drinks were categorized by “sweet”, “spicy”, “refreshing”, “bubbles”, “boozy”, and “mojitos”.  Great selection and delicious sounding concoctions!

We had the whole bar to ourselves until a punk rock band started playing and it got a little too loud and heavy.  I don’t know what the typical scene is like there, but I definitely want to go back for the drinks and good service!

New bars are popping up everywhere including:

Archives (a sweet barcade).  Great drinks and everything from Pacman to Mario Bros!

Mad River Distillers.  You can get a sampler!

Foam (by the waterfront).  Hot new spot!

Cheers!