Dressed in Delight: Good Eats

Good Eats

IGNITE your senses! Come with me to the SĒR Steak & Spirits Dallas grand re-opening event!

The food, the views, the special cocktails + champagne tower, and all the beautiful details came together for one unforgettable evening with friends to celebrate the restaurant's exciting reopening! We are so happy about this new Dallas dining experience. Everything about SĒR is out of this world. They also have an amazing cocktail "social hour" Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 6:30pm with $10 signature cocktails and $10 premium wines. Did I mention there is live entertainment in the lounge?!

Watch this video to EXPERIENCE this amazing night at SĒR with us!

THANK YOU to the SĒR crew for inviting us to take part in this wonderful evening!

June 14, 2022
Dressed in Delight Dines

SĒR Steak & Spirits Dallas Grand (re)Opening

IGNITE your senses! Come with me to the SĒR Steak & Spirits Dallas grand re-opening event!

Watch this video to EXPERIENCE this amazing night at SĒR with us!

THANK YOU to the SĒR crew for inviting us to take part in this wonderful evening!

My most favorite city in the US you guys! Have you been? Fun fact: my husband is from Chicago, but I didn't have my first visit until early 2020. I was hooked that very first trip, and we've been back two times since. I am so excited about sharing our recent summertime experience in the city here with you! I'll dive in to places we've stayed, our favorite dining spots, views, and of course, shopping + outfits. Let's goooo!

WHERE TO STAY

On the 3 trips I have been, we stayed at W Chicago, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, and Viceroy Chicago. I genuinely loved all three! I think if I had to pick a fave, it would be the Viceroy for location and stunning floor to ceiling window views in some of the rooms. It's super easy walking distance from the best shopping + tons of dining options. We also spent some time at their rooftop pool, what a great view there too of course! Now that said, I did love the gorgeous lake views at W Chicago, and The Ritz-Carlton was just a dreamy hotel overall. You truly can't go wrong with booking any of these!

DINING

1. Maple & Ash (my favorite restaurant I've EVER been to!) - Y'all. Where do I even begin on describing this amazingness?! Let's go with THE MOST EPIC SUNDAY BRUNCH. We do this on every trip, it's just that EPIC. We recently got to introduce & experience it with friends which was even more fun! For the food, you order a main item from the menu then they bring a bunch of included, endless sharables for the whole table. And the full bottle mimosa service is the BEST I've seen!

We have also dined on their patio for lunch, and their oysters, sushi, and cocktails were amazing too!

2. Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. - home of the PIZZA POT PIE. Hands down the best pizza experience of your life. And you must get the Mediterranean Bread to start. YUM.

TIPS: it is a small spot and tables fill up quick at opening time. Get there at 4pm or a little before so you're not on that 2 hour wait. It is also cash only, and a very affordable dining option in the city.

3. The Signature Room on the 95th - dinner with a VIEW. Really great steaks & seafood, plus a cocktail lounge perfect for grabbing a nightcap while seeing some stunning views of the city.

4. Terrace 16 - Another amazing option for some of the best city views! Loved it so much during our summer stay that we went twice in 24 hours! Once for dinner (loved the cheese+charcuterie board and dirty martinis), then back again for an afternoon cocktail to experience it in the daytime. This spot is located in the Trump Hotel.

5. Wildberry Cafe - a delicious & unique breakfast menu! This place seems to always be on a wait so you know it's legit. Side note: no cocktails served in this joint.

6. Barrio - Mexican with a modern twist. We accidentally found this gem while hungry and realizing our original restaurant pick wasn't open yet. We LOVED it! Food & drinks did not disappoint, cool decor, live DJ (we were there on a Saturday around noon), and the place had a really awesome vibe! We will definitely be back. You gotta get the Queso Fundido to start!

SUMMER FUN

Wanna know the best way to tour the city? Rent your own private pontoon from Chicago Boat Rentals! Seriously can't recommend this experience enough. We had a BLAST floating down the Chicago River with friends, and the views were breathtaking. When you book your boat, tell them I sent ya!

SHOPPING

All the best shopping IMO is on Michigan Ave. A great mix of shops & boutiques, lots of people watching & sightseeing, places to grab a drink, and you can find the entrance to Water Tower Place (indoor shopping mall) here too. It's fun to even window shop this strip!

MY OUTFITS

(with links below to shop)

Here's those Viceroy room views! I wore this comfy jumpsuit on the plane + lunch at Maple & Ash.

Amazon jumpsuit | Free People scarf pony

I wore this unique little jumpsuit for a day of shopping & tattoos.

P.S. If you want some new ink while in the city, go see Klaus at Code of Conduct tattoo!

Gilmore pocketed jumpsuit from VICI | Gucci slides | accessories

Boats & Bubbles! Seriously, what a blast!! The best way to start a Saturday with friends I'll tell ya that.

Free People tank | denim shorts | Chloe sandals | sunnies

My attire for dinner at Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. I needed these loose/stretchy pants for that, haha.

Kaylen Linen Smocked Pants from VICI | Madewell tee | Tory Burch sandals | accessories

My epic brunch 'fit! We flew home later that day so I just changed my shoes for more comfy travel. Easy peasy.

Dream Tour crop tee | similar midi skirt | fringe heels

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Wanna see 15 seconds of our summer fun?! Watch this video!

Oh Chicago, we love you! Be back soon.

July 12, 2021
Fashion

Vacation Style | Chicago

WHERE TO STAY

DINING

We have also dined on their patio for lunch, and their oysters, sushi, and cocktails were amazing too!

2. Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. - home of the PIZZA POT PIE. Hands down the best pizza experience of your life. And you must get the Mediterranean Bread to start. YUM.

3. The Signature Room on the 95th - dinner with a VIEW. Really great steaks & seafood, plus a cocktail lounge perfect for grabbing a nightcap while seeing some stunning views of the city.

5. Wildberry Cafe - a delicious & unique breakfast menu! This place seems to always be on a wait so you know it's legit. Side note: no cocktails served in this joint.

SUMMER FUN

SHOPPING

MY OUTFITS

(with links below to shop)

Here's those Viceroy room views! I wore this comfy jumpsuit on the plane + lunch at Maple & Ash.

Amazon jumpsuit | Free People scarf pony

I wore this unique little jumpsuit for a day of shopping & tattoos.

P.S. If you want some new ink while in the city, go see Klaus at Code of Conduct tattoo!

Gilmore pocketed jumpsuit from VICI | Gucci slides | accessories

Boats & Bubbles! Seriously, what a blast!! The best way to start a Saturday with friends I'll tell ya that.

Free People tank | denim shorts | Chloe sandals | sunnies

My attire for dinner at Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. I needed these loose/stretchy pants for that, haha.

Kaylen Linen Smocked Pants from VICI | Madewell tee | Tory Burch sandals | accessories

My epic brunch 'fit! We flew home later that day so I just changed my shoes for more comfy travel. Easy peasy.

Dream Tour crop tee | similar midi skirt | fringe heels

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Wanna see 15 seconds of our summer fun?! Watch this video!

Oh Chicago, we love you! Be back soon.

I'm excited to highlight one of our favorite US beach vacation destinations, Palm Beach Florida! We first discovered this hotel + tropical gem in 2020 and have been dying to get back since. We went for a quick weekend getaway as a couple the first time, but this time we took the kids + some friends and their littles for one big family spring break adventure!

I snagged this aerial shot of the island on our flight home, such a pretty view right?!

We chose to stay at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa again for our spring break trip because we loved it there so much last year. It is located on the beach so it's super convenient + has pretty ocean view rooms with great patio options. They also have a tiki bar on the beach (a HUGE plus for easy food+drink orders), along with FREE umbrella + chairs for each day of your stay which is hard to find these days. Most hotels/resorts want you to pay an additional fee for this service.

We absolutely love how easy the beach access is from the hotel. It is a very short + manageable walk with all the kids + sand toys and things. There are also two pools at the hotel, one for kids with a fun slide, and one that is more for the adults to relax. We always prefer the beach on a vacation like this though!

While I don't have any photos or food pics from the spots listed below, here are a few great places to eat while in Palm Beach:

Mulligan's Singer Island - super casual breakfast, lunch or dinner spot (we did dinner here)

what to order:

Clam Chowder

Oysters

the Buttery Lobster Roll (holy moly DELISH!)

Ta-boo - a fancier dinner spot in the heart of one of the best upscale shopping areas (very similar to Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive). We have eaten here on both of our trips, with and without kids.

what to order:

the "Palm Beach" Martini

Deviled Eggs

Smoked Salmon starter

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

Worth Avenue Salad

High Dive West Palm - casual lunch & dinner seafood + raw bar located in Rosemary Square (a big shopping + dining area)

what to order:

Hawaiian Standard Time - cocktail

Ahi Tuna nachos

OYSTERS here are a must

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with links below to shop

I wore this Target tank dress on the plane + for our first day/night there! Super comfy and versatile and comes in quite a few color options. This is also the patio view from our 2 bedroom hotel suite.

Target camo dress | similar denim jacket | Gucci sneakers | Chloe sunglasses

Spring in Florida is cool enough in the mornings and evenings for a light sweater, cardigan or sweatshirt. I love this slouchy option from American Eagle that I took on this trip just for that! This Amazon swimsuit is super flattering for all, was perfect for chasing my littles, and I love the mix of prints.

P.S. The best hotel cocktails: the Singer Island Martini (my fave), Mai-Tai and fresh raspberry Mojito.

On the night we ate at Ta-boo, I wore this navy ribbed lace-up midi dress from Michael Kors. It was perfect for the beach and dressy enough for the restaurant! It's currently on SALE.

Michael Kors dress | Gucci slides | Chloe sunglasses

On our last full beach day, I wore this ruffled yellow number! Y'all know this is my color. 😊

Amazon (Cupshe) swim | Chloe sunglasses

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One final thought: We find it super convenient to vacation in Palm Beach as far as travel goes. You have three airport/flight options to get there which helps a TON with pricing your vacation!

March 29, 2021
Fashion

Vacation Style | Palm Beach, Florida

I snagged this aerial shot of the island on our flight home, such a pretty view right?!

While I don't have any photos or food pics from the spots listed below, here are a few great places to eat while in Palm Beach:

Mulligan's Singer Island - super casual breakfast, lunch or dinner spot (we did dinner here)

what to order:

Clam Chowder

Oysters

the Buttery Lobster Roll (holy moly DELISH!)

Ta-boo - a fancier dinner spot in the heart of one of the best upscale shopping areas (very similar to Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive). We have eaten here on both of our trips, with and without kids.

what to order:

the "Palm Beach" Martini

Deviled Eggs

Smoked Salmon starter

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

Worth Avenue Salad

High Dive West Palm - casual lunch & dinner seafood + raw bar located in Rosemary Square (a big shopping + dining area)

what to order:

Hawaiian Standard Time - cocktail

Ahi Tuna nachos

OYSTERS here are a must

____OUTFITS___

with links below to shop

Target camo dress | similar denim jacket | Gucci sneakers | Chloe sunglasses

P.S. The best hotel cocktails: the Singer Island Martini (my fave), Mai-Tai and fresh raspberry Mojito.

On the night we ate at Ta-boo, I wore this navy ribbed lace-up midi dress from Michael Kors. It was perfect for the beach and dressy enough for the restaurant! It's currently on SALE.

Michael Kors dress | Gucci slides | Chloe sunglasses

On our last full beach day, I wore this ruffled yellow number! Y'all know this is my color. 😊

Amazon (Cupshe) swim | Chloe sunglasses

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One final thought: We find it super convenient to vacation in Palm Beach as far as travel goes. You have three airport/flight options to get there which helps a TON with pricing your vacation!

Those that know me well KNOW my deep love for charcuterie boards both big and small. They also know my adoration for good wines, white and red. Today I am going to show you MY personal how-to for making the perfect charcuterie board for entertaining, along with the best way to keep your light/white wines chilled for those spring and summer picnics (or any other outing you may choose!).

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To start, you'll want to pick 3 - 4 cheeses with a wide range of flavor. My favorites are super sharp white cheddar, flavored brie, goat cheese, wine soaked cheeses and Mediterranean or smoked gouda. You'll lay these out roughly on your board first.

Next, you'll want to arrange your choice of meat(s), olives or veggies, and any dips. My favorite deli selection is peppered salami. YUM! I love the texture and spice the peppered crust brings.

I always add in a small bowl of dip, usually hummus or spinach dip. These two go great with all of the essentials on your charcuterie board and are pretty universally liked.

Once you have all of the superstars of your board arranged, now we add in the crackers + remaining accent snacks! I always use 2 - 3 different cracker types: here I have flavored "everything" squares, a neutral pita cracker, and some small toasts. The toasts are great for the spinach dip!

Time to add in the FRUIT! For this board I picked two different colors/types of grapes. Sometimes I do strawberries and blueberries, or even peaches in the summer months.

Now for the finishing touches, you'll add in your nuts + chocolates. I LOVE pecan pralines, I keep them in stock and add them to almost every board I make. Trail mix is also a really good option, you can use any kind any flavor! For chocolate, I always do simple dark chocolate or a variation of.

For this board, I did the pecan pralines and dark chocolate covered cherries (my husband's fave).

Now let's POUR THE WINE! I chose a chilled chardonnay for our backyard charcuterie picnic. [warm weather calls for all the white wines + rose!]

I love that the "Winesulator" from Brumate keeps a FULL bottle of your favorite wine chilled & fresh. It also comes with a handy funnel so there's no spills! The coordinating wine tumblers hold 1/2 a bottle each, so they're much bigger than expected. The Dark Aura wine set is currently on SALE! (pictured above + linked here: Brumate Winesulator + Tumbler set)

I have swore by their slim can coolers for YEARS now, so I was beyond thrilled to add to my collection with this awesome wine set + a few other goodies! They have so many colors + styles to choose from for all of your cocktail needs.

CHEERS to outdoor fun, good food + good wine that stays cold until the last drop! Even after hours in the sun. Because nobody, and I mean NOBODY likes warm chardonnay.

February 11, 2021
Dressed in Delight Dines

Charcuterie How-To + Drink Better with Brumate

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Next, you'll want to arrange your choice of meat(s), olives or veggies, and any dips. My favorite deli selection is peppered salami. YUM! I love the texture and spice the peppered crust brings.

I always add in a small bowl of dip, usually hummus or spinach dip. These two go great with all of the essentials on your charcuterie board and are pretty universally liked.

Time to add in the FRUIT! For this board I picked two different colors/types of grapes. Sometimes I do strawberries and blueberries, or even peaches in the summer months.

For this board, I did the pecan pralines and dark chocolate covered cherries (my husband's fave).

Now let's POUR THE WINE! I chose a chilled chardonnay for our backyard charcuterie picnic. [warm weather calls for all the white wines + rose!]

CHEERS to outdoor fun, good food + good wine that stays cold until the last drop! Even after hours in the sun. Because nobody, and I mean NOBODY likes warm chardonnay.

Hey y’all! I'm a born & raised Texas girl (Dallas area), a believer ✞, wifey of 17 years to my very best friend, and a mama to 4 sweet boys who loves to wear + share all the feel good things! I created this space in 2019 because I found that people always had questions about what I was doing, where I was going, or what I was wearing. Here you’ll find my love of edgyϟchic style with affordable finds, awesome sales & splurge items too. I have so much fun sharing my personal tips & tricks for a great getaway or a good meal, and there’s a deep passion within showing others how to live healthier + more vibrant lifestyles. I am a hugger and have a huge appreciation for good wine, and believe that being kind never goes out of style.

☼ Matthew 5:16 ⭒☽

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