Cool Blues in the August Heat

If it’s Friday then it’s time to say hello to Oscar! He’s had a tough week as contractors have been in and out of the house all week long and he’s pooped from asking for love and making sure they’re not up to any mischief in his house. Phew! It is hard being a guard dog. There are deer to bark at, dogs that walk in front of his house, then there’s Ollie… It’s a lot of responsibility for one dog. Can you believe Oscar will turn nine in a few months? He’s still as spry as ever but I have him on special dog food for mobility and supplements for his arthritis to keep him in tip top condition. Y’all know I’m a big believer in doing everything we can to live a happy and healthy life and that goes for Oscar and Ollie too. Today we are all about Cool Blues in the August Heat. 

We have a classic New Orleans cocktail to share and I can’t recommend today’s Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad enough. It is absolutely delicious and so easy to throw together. I could have had seconds and even thirds with this salad, but had to refrain. I always look forward to filming FWO now that Kelly has joined in the fun. She always has a new recipe up her sleeve and it’s always A-MA-ZING! Don’t forget she shares a recipe on Sunday’s that’s posted in Kelly’s Kitchen.

TL;DR

  Today’s outfits feature cool blue tones perfect for the dog days of summer

  The outfits are shoppable via a text and image widgets

  We are making a classic New Orleans cocktail and a Caesar Pasta Salad

Cool Blues in the August Heat

Beth’s Outfit: Blue Linen Striped Shirt

(Ralph Lauren)

Today’s outfit starts with a blue linen striped shirt from Ralph Lauren that will transition to fall with ease. Wear it alone or pop it over a tee or tie it at the waist. Tuck it in or leave it untucked. That’s the beauty of an oversized button up. And it looks fantastic with wide-leg white denim from J.McLaughlin that I recently paired with a striped sweater from J.Crew. Slide platform sandals from Tory Burch are my go-to’s this summer. I slip them on when it’s time for errands or adding that little extra something to an outfit.

Beth’s Outfit: Striped Linen Shirt | Wide-leg White Denim | Platform Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit:  Rumpled Satin Top | Rumpled Satin Top in “Dusk” (Plus Size)  | Petite City Short | Skinny Braided Leather Belt | Similar Metallic Fisherman Sandals 

 

 

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Beth’s Outfit: Striped Linen Shirt | Wide-leg White Denim | Platform Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit:  Rumpled Satin Top | Rumpled Satin Top in “Dusk” (Plus Size)  | Petite City Short | Skinny Braided Leather Belt | Similar Metallic Fisherman Sandals 

 

 

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Kelly’s Outfit: Rumpled Satin Top

(Nordstrom Anniversary Sale)

My outfit today is a perfect example of shopping my closet. You have seen me wearing the  Rumpled Satin Top so much this summer! While this color “dusk” was restocked then sold out again, it is still available in plus sizes. But keep your eye on this top because it seems Nordstrom is restocking all the current colors, at least for the summer. 

Beth’s Outfit: Striped Linen Shirt | Wide-leg White Denim | Platform Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit:  Rumpled Satin Top | Rumpled Satin Top in “Dusk” (Plus Size)  | Petite City Short | Skinny Braided Leather Belt | Similar Metallic Fisherman Sandals 

 

 

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The Petite City Short in both black and white has definitely been a go-to bottom for me this summer. I just love the crisp look of these shorts, they’re more put-together than a chino, and a great option when the temps are high.

Metallic silver sandals are a fun option to complete this look. I like the way the reflective silver plays up the cool blue tone of my top. These are from last year, but I found a similar style at Amazon.

Vieux Carré

The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans Cocktail that you may not know. Invented in the 1930s by Walter Bergeron, a bartender at the famous Carousel Bar (then called The Swan Room), the Vieux Carré combines Rye Whisky and Cognac, with Benedictine, sweet vermouth, and Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters. It’s boozy, smooth, and a little sweet, with an herbal finish. 

 

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This is a great salad as a side, but we added chicken to make it a main dish salad. Homemade Caesar dressing takes this salad to another level – same with homemade croutons. I made the pasta, croutons, and dressing ahead of time for a super simple, easy-to-throw-together main dish salad.

Round Braided Placemats | Black Gingham Napkins | Laguiole Flatware Set | La Rochere Wine Tasting Glasses

Happy Friday! 

Happy Friday, gang! Kelly, Oscar and I wish you a lovely weekend. Cheers!

Beth’s Outfit: Striped Linen Shirt | Wide-leg White Denim | Platform Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit:  Rumpled Satin Top | Rumpled Satin Top in “Dusk” (Plus Size)  | Petite City Short | Skinny Braided Leather Belt | Similar Metallic Fisherman Sandals 

 

 

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Beth’s Outfit: Striped Linen Shirt | Wide-leg White Denim | Platform Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit:  Rumpled Satin Top | Rumpled Satin Top in “Dusk” (Plus Size)  | Petite City Short | Skinny Braided Leather Belt | Similar Metallic Fisherman Sandals 

 

 

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Beth’s Outfit: Striped Linen Shirt | Wide-leg White Denim | Platform Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit:  Rumpled Satin Top | Rumpled Satin Top in “Dusk” (Plus Size)  | Petite City Short | Skinny Braided Leather Belt | Similar Metallic Fisherman Sandals 

 

 

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Yesterday, Kelly shared a summer-to-fall transition outfit. Click the title or image below to read the article.

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