Caramelized Shallots and Strawberry Salad with Spinach, Bacon, and Toasted Almonds // @2souschefs
What to do with a surplus of strawberries...
Shopping Moratorium 2019 | 91/274
last... After last week's eBay indulgence (I ended up purchasing five vintage Lilly Pulitzer dresses, each one fitting perfectly), I had to take pause before I allowed myself to further indulge in last week's Brooks Brothers Private Sale. Despite the fact that I attempted to combat the need to shop like a madwoman by simply writing about what [...]
Sartorial Sustainability Sunday: Lela Orr of Project Runway, @designerlela
last week... Who else has been keeping up with the reboot of Project Runway on Bravo? I especially enjoy the addition of Christian Siriano and Karlie Kloss. The latter is easier to relate to than her predecessor; Heidi lost me circa 2009 when she stated that she found a little bit of an open back [...]
hbd, Brooks Brothers
Happy birthday, Brooks Brothers. Can I just say, that 201 years old looks fantastic on you! I have said it before and I will say it again: Brooks Brothers and other brands built on the classics are inherently sustainable because 1) the styles are quality and 2) the styles offered are classic and stand the [...]
Tricked Out Chicken Burger // @2souschefs
"The inspiration for this recipe an unexpected source. I saw Chef making a special course of beef tartar for a guest that was celebrating a birthday. Lucky for Joe and I, he happened to have to leftover tartar patties. Joe grilled them off and we ate them for staff meal. They were perfectly seasoned and [...]
Don’t Book Back // The Knockoff: A Novel by @Lucy_Sykes and @jopiazza
last read... Real truth: I started reading this about two months ago. Between a really rough and tough first quarter at work and moving across the country in March, I took in as much as I could. I found myself looking forward to finishing it, especially once I established a gym-going routine which allowed me [...]
Shopping Moratorium 2019 | 84/281
last... Lately, I have been scouring eBay for vintage Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, and Brooks Brothers. While I love the products the these brands release brand spanking new, shopping the secondary market is the best way to set yourself apart from every other blogger out there who is wearing the latest and greatest in each [...]
Sartorial Sustainability Sunday: Stories from the Past Month
last week... This week, a round up of articles featuring sustainability in style: "How Sustainable Is Consigning Clothing? TheRealReal Is Glad You Asked" by Steff Yotka via Vogue, April 5, 2019, accessed online April 5, 2019 "Fashion backwards? H&M to trial sales of vintage garments" via Reuters, April 5, 2019, accessed online April 5, 2019 [...]
Tweed of Sound
Something about wearing tweed makes me feel particularly put together. Between developing an obsession for jacket and skirt sets circa 2012 and Blair Waldorf serving up spring tweed inspiration, spring tweed is a look that I love. To be honest, I do not wear it nearly enough. Nobody, fictional or otherwise, has ever nailed [...]
Brunch at the Houstons’ // @2souschefs
"Brunch is easily our favorite meal to go out to eat and explore new restaurants in the local dining scene. However, we also like to stay in and make brunch for ourselves. When we do not feel like venturing into public on Sunday, we split the cooking duties and collaborate on a delicious biscuit breakfast [...]
Look Before You Sleep featuring Haywood Park Hotel and Long Tall Sally
Lately, I have been loving pajama sets. To be candid, pajamas are what I gravitate to if I do not have to leave the condo. I have been wearing the eff out of this set (I am even wearing them as I type) since Long Tall Sally sent them my way at the end of [...]
Pack a Bag: Haywood Park Hotel, Part I
I was so excited for our stop in Asheville, North Carolina. My little sister lives not so far away, so we took this opportunity to drink a few St. Patrick's Day beers. We only celebrate it together every ten years. The world and our livers, cannot take it more frequently. Haywood Park Hotel and Atrium [...]