Timeless, Ladylike Dress For Holidays and Beyond

Dress

I got this Dress last year around the holiday season, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorites. The shape and silhouette remind me of something British Royalty would wear. It's so ladylike, elegant, and timeless. I also love that it has long sleeves and a longer length skirt, as it's the perfect thing for cold weather here in Pittsburgh. Not only that, but it's also the ideal modest style for a business casual look. It's polished and formal but in a way that will turn heads. 

To give you an example of how versatile it is. My husband, parents, and I went out for drinks and dinner before a holiday show at City Winery. It was the perfect, festive night out look. Then, in January, in the dead of winter, I wore this to speak on a panel at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. It was perfect for the occasion, and I think the red color was nice because it really made me stand out since so many tend to wear dark, neutral colors for business dress in the winter months. 

The fabric is tweed but it has a nice touch of stretch to it adding comfort and the perfect fit. I love the zip at the chest becase you can control how low to go! They changed up the style slightly this year by adding gold detailing at the cuffs and it's in a deeper red shade, but it's the same dress. They also did it in a brown and black with some gorgeous piping if neutrals are more your speed. If you browse through the dresses, you can see that this is a signature style of theirs that they do in maxi, midi, and even shorter lengths. They do it in different fabrics throughout the year and I just could not love it more! 

Overall, this brand runs true to size as does this Dress! It's the perfect thing for the holiday seaosn and beyond. A bit pricey, yes, but definitely one of those versatile pieces you can reach for over and over!

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Weekend Wish List

Floral Top + Pants//  Green Scalloped Robe// Black One Shoulder Dress// Gold Tweed Dress

Napkins// Fair Isle Sweater

Fleece Jacket// Faux Fur Jacket// Lily of the Valley Pearl Brooch// Blush Stick Trio

Some items of note... 

- This Floral Top + Pants set is so fun. I actually asked my husband to browse Tuckernuck's website and pick something he liked for me, purely out of curiosity about what he would choose, and he picked this set! 

- This Gold Tweed Dress is divine! Anything with sequins is right up my alley. 

- I have an almost identical sweater from last fall/winter to this Fair Isle Sweater, and I wore it SO much. I can't wait to break it out again this winter!

- These Napkins are on my wish list. This print works so well for both fall and winter, as well as for Christmas and Thanksgiving! 

Velvet Jacket// Wrap Puffer Vest// Bezel Earrings// Chartreuse Strapless Dress

Burgundy Flats// Bandana Scarf

Sequin Pants// Faux Fur Coat// Pink Jacket// Olive Green Shift Dress

Some items of note... 

- This Velvet Jacket is just wowwww!

- A Bandana Scarf is on my wish list! I am not sure if I should go with this brand or this brand?! 

- Sequin Pants were a holiday wardrobe MVP last year, and I love the cream color! 

- This Faux Fur Coat is not inexpensive, but I honestly thought it would be more costly considering the brand. I love a faux fur coat! 

See last week's Weekend Wish List, here!

For your weekend reading, here are blog posts you may have missed from this week:

- My Travel MVP

- Custom Gift Ideas for the Pet Lover

- Recipe: Egg Roll Soup

- Lately

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Lately

Outfit

Hope you all are having a wonderful week! It's been pretty routine this week, though I did get to meet some girlfriends for breakfast on Tuesday, which was a real treat! We got Curbside in Ohara because that's where my girlfriend lives, and it was SO good. I've had it one other time, a long time ago, but I got the 'Speecy Spicy' sandwich and it was just amazing! 

At this point, I am in full holiday mode over here with gift guide prep and that kind of thing. It's a whirlwind, but I LOVE it. Speaking of holiday- do any of you have any good pre-lit (warm white) 8' Christmas tree recs? I need a new one, and 8' is a bit tough since there are mostly 7.5 and 9' trees. I asked you all on IG, and I know many of you would love some tree recs. I'll eventually compile all the top recs into one post so you can browse, too —maybe next week, but I'm thinking more likely the last week of October! 

Also, if you have any particular outfits you'd like to see styled or are shopping for anything particular for the holidays or as a gift for someone else, please let me know!

The most frustrating thing happened this week with my iPhone! I got the iPhone with the largest storage (I have the 15 Pro Max). My phone was being so slow and laggy, so I restarted it. All of a sudden, the storage was full! The last time I checked, a few weeks ago, I had well over 150GB of storage left and hadn't added anything significant storage-wise to my phone. It took me hours over two days to get it under control. Phew. Technology can be so helpful, but SO frustrating sometimes! 

Jacket

Vest (on sale)// Shirt (on sale)// Olive Leggings// Sneakers (on sale)

Wearing: It was another very casual week! Not too many glamorous outfits! 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

Eating: We had a simple Saturday. I did some work and some chores/tasks I had been putting off. We made the best escarole and bean soup for dinner, and started the show Task on HBO, and I lit a new candle that I think is now one of my favorite candles of all time. It was my idea of perfection. I really needed that downtime, as we have been traveling and socializing a lot lately! 

needlepoint belts

Brown Lounge Top// Brown Lounge Joggers

clogs on sale!

Cardigan//Skirt (on sale)

Sale: Smathers and Branson is 20% off through 10/22. Their needlepoint belts make the best gift. I've given both my husband and dad belts before, and they are always such a hit! 

Rothy's is up to 25% off! I most recently got the viral clogs. If you're on the fence, this is your sign. They are not the most beautiful, but my goodness, are they comfortable. 

Vineyard Vines is up to 40% off! So many great pieces this season. I know many of you love my fair isle shell crewneck sweater, and that's 45% off! Don't sleep on the men's. My husband loves VV. He just got this cashmere pullover in the dark green after loving it in the mint color!

Watching: I'm fully into Task now! It's on HBO. It's really the only show we are watching, but it's one of those shows where you become hooked after the first episode. We are not caught up. I think we are about 3 episodes in! 

Cardigan (my code is SUMMERWIND10)// clogs (on sale!)

Loving: This Cardigan is heirloom-quality. It's even better than I was expecting. I got a size small and it is nice and roomy. It's so timeless and cozy. It's such a simple cardigan, but the materials, shape, and construction are so elegant. 

Wanting: Helllloooo perfect fall/winter wedding guest/event dress! These Christmas tree cocktail napkins are GOOD! I love that chartreuse is really having a moment because it's such a good winter color, as it pairs so perfectly with a deep burgundy/oxblood or black velvet or navy blue! The coziest winter boots! Very into this new CS collection... much cuter than their usual prints! I love love love this tree skirt! Fun red bow heels under $50! This throw pillow is darling. The shape of this faux leather jacket is perfect! Very into this scarf trend! Tuckernuck launched their 'party shop' and it's packed with party-ready pieces. This brand is new on my radar and wowwww! This vest with a full, a-line taffeta skirt would be epic.The Nantucket print is finally on the RR website. The ideal gift for a fellow Nantucket-lover! Have you all seen Martha Stewart's new skincare line? I honestly eyeroll every time a celebrity comes out with a skincare, makeup, or alcohol brand because they are truly a dime a dozen. I'm always hesitant to try anything. The most recent time I tried a celebrity's line, Commence, a haircare line by Brooke Shields, I was thoroughly impressed, so who knows. Anyway, consider my cautiously intrigued! I really want to try these pants because I've seen so many rave about them. I'm really into the orange- such an easy way to add a bright pop of color in the winter months. This is a denim tuxedo shirt... something I never knew I even wanted until now. Love. 

Pittsburgh: We went to Mad Mex the other night, and I was so excited to get the Gobblerito. I haven't had it in years. But it just wasn't as good as I remembered it. It's supposed to be a Thanksgiving meal in a burrito, which it was, but to me, it tasted bland. It definitely needs some sort of brightness to it- maybe the crunch from some green beans or something. I can't put my finger on it! 

Hangers// Holder

Amazon Rec:  This hanger storage rack is likely something you didn't know you needed. That's how I felt when I got it! It keeps all of my hangers in one place and in an organized manner! So simple, but such a 'nice to have'.

You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!

Rosemary Candle

Smelling: This is quite possibly the best candle I've ever smelled. FE sent me a package of some of their goodies, and this candle just blew me away! It's so light and fresh but also fragrant and cozy. If you like rosemary, you will love love this! 

Traveling: We are meeting friends in DC later next month, but haven't booked a hotel yet. We've been so many times and stayed in so many hotels over the years- is there one you all would recommend? We've done the Willard, Hay Adams, Mayflower, JW Marriott, W, Lyle, and more that I'm likely forgetting.

Quoting: 'Growth is stepping over things you used to trip on.' // See more of my favorites, here.

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Recipe: Egg Roll Soup

Soup season is upon us, so I wanted to share my egg roll soup recipe with you, so you'll have it on hand for the season. I made this for the first time last year, and it was sooooo good and so easy to make. Years ago, I made an egg roll in a bowl recipe that was very similar to this, and after making this, it is better as a soup! I look for any way to add cabbage to a meal. I love cabbage. It's one of my favorite things to eat. This soup is hearty and savory. The best part of this, though, is that it's a one-pot recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes. It's great for a quick weeknight meal, and it freezes well for enjoying later. 

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork

1 bag coleslaw mix

1 finely chopped yellow onion

3 finely chopped celery sticks

Minced garlic (a few cloves)

1 carton chicken broth

Broth Seasoning

Ginger paste

Rice vinegar

Sesame oil

Soy sauce

Chili crisp (for heat)

Garnish/Topping

Sesame seeds

Green onion, sliced

This recipe yields about 4 servings. 

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat your choice of oil over medium heat. Sauté the coleslaw mix, onion, and celery until slightly softened.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute or so until fragrant.

3. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and cooked through.

4. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the ginger paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili crisp. You don’t need much. I didn't measure, I just added in a few dashes of each. I went heavier on the ginger because I love that flavor. The chili crisp adds the best savory heat, but omit that if you don't like spicy. 

5. Let everything simmer together for about 15 minutes.

6. You can top it with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

If you want to add more nutrients, you could substitute bone broth for the chicken broth. I also think some bok choy in this would be delicious. You could add rice for some carbs. You could even substitute the pork for the Trader Joe's mini cilantro wontons (one of my fave things to get at TJ's) to change it up!