Is it Friday? How did that happen? Without a doubt this week has flown by in a nano-second! Today we are sharing Cropped Pants and a Summer Dress for the Weekend. Rain and more rain has been in the forecast and I have to say I didn’t mind one bit. I love a rainy day. Whenever the sun is shining I feel as if I have to go, go, go. But when a thunderstorm rumbles its way through town it slows down my pace. I don’t mind one bit if I curl up with a good book to while away the hours.
But if it’s Friday then the show must go on. Oscar is ready for his weekly gig and Kelly whipped up the BEST meal - Or at the very least whip up a good meal! What is better than a salad with homemade dressing? Unless you add a perfectly grilled steak into the mix. And here’s a funny story! While Kelly and I were busy eating our lovely steak wedge salads on the porch Oscar decided to help himself to the leftover steak on the kitchen counter! I kid you not! That scallywag ate an entire New York Strip!! And by the looks of it, he didn’t feel an ounce of guilt…
Today's outfits are cropped dotted pants and a linen shirtdress
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Kelly and I are making a steak wedge salad and a new kind of dirty martini
I’m having a moment with polka dots this summer. How cute are these polka dot pants from Ann Taylor? There’s a matching halter top that I wore last week. Separates are such a good investment as you can mix and match to your hearts content. But matching sets are everywhere this year and the polka dot set is absolutely adorable when work together! But I digress… Today, I opted for a sleeveless black turtleneck that’s a perfect match with the polka dot pants. Add black sandals and I have the perfect summer outfit.
Beth’s Outfit: Seamed Straight Crop Pant | Sleeveless Black Turtleneck | Sandals (old, similar here, here, and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirtdress | Woven Square Buckle Belt | Slingback Espadrilles
What I love about separates is they can mix and match with other items in your wardrobe creating endless possibilities. But if you want that WOW factor buy the matching set!
Beth’s Outfit: Seamed Straight Crop Pant | Sleeveless Black Turtleneck | Sandals (old, similar here, here, and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirtdress | Woven Square Buckle Belt | Slingback Espadrilles
(J.Crew)
I have a Baird McNutt Irish Linen shirt from J.Crew that I have had for years, so I was happy to make the purchase of this Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirtdress. Such a great summer dress! Happier still since it comes in petites! It comes in four other colors so you're sure to find one perfect for you!
Beth’s Outfit: Seamed Straight Crop Pant | Sleeveless Black Turtleneck | Sandals (old, similar here, here, and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirtdress | Woven Square Buckle Belt | Slingback Espadrilles
My Woven Square Buckle Belt and Slingback Espadrilles are from J.Crew as well. I have gone a bit of a belt-bender this summer; purchasing a few woven and braided belts for summer. I love this striped one, it's unique and versatile.
I love a dirty gin martini and when Kelly said she came across a new trend in dirty martinis – well, we had to try it! Instead of olive juice, this martini uses feta brine for savory flavor, and a milder vodka, instead of gin. Don't forget three feta-stuffed olives!
Makes 1 Cocktail
2-3 Pitted Castelvetrano Olives
Feta
2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
3/4 oz. Feta Brine
Stuff each olive with a small piece of feta. Thread 2-3 olives on a cocktail pick and set aside.
Add vodka, dry vermouth and feta brine to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until very cold.
Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with the feta-stuffed olives.
To cook the steak, I used the cold pan method, which is so easy, and clean up is a cinch. It's hard to overcook a steak when you use this method, everyone can theirs exactly how they like it!
1-2 New York Strip Steaks or 1 Boneless Ribeye Steak
1 Head Iceberg Lettuce, sliced into quarters to create 4 wedges of lettuce
16 oz. Grape Tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 Shallot, sliced thin
1/4 cup Minced Flat Leaf Parsley
1/4 cup Baslamic Vinegar
3 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
Kosher Salt, Black Pepper
Blue Cheese, crumbled
Fresh Chives, minced
Salad Toppings
In a lidded jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Fasten the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified. Taste and add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine the sliced grape tomatoes, sliced shallot and minced parsley. Pour on about half the dressing and toss to coat. Set aside.
The Steak – Cold Pan Method
Season the steak with kosher salt on both sides. Place the steaks in a cold, 12-inch nonstick skillet. Turn the burner to high heat and start the two-minute timer. At the two-minute mark, use tongs to flip the steak and set the timer for two minutes. When the next two minutes are up, flip the steaks back over to the first side and reduce the heat to medium. Set the timer for two minutes.
When that third two minutes is up, flip the steaks again. Keep flipping the steaks every two minutes until both sides are very brown and the internal temperature is 120-125 degrees. About 4-10 minutes longer. This will yield beautiful medium-rare steaks. if you like them more well done, keep going with the flipping every 2 minutes until they’re done to your liking.
Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest.
Assemble the Steak Wedge Salad
Place one wedge of the iceberg on each plate and use a slotted spoon to top the wedge with a serving of the dressed tomato and shallot mixture.
Slice the steak, against the grain, into ¼-inch thick slices. Place 4-6 slices alongside each wedge.
Sprinkle with the blue cheese crumbles and fresh minced chives.
Serve the remaining dressing alongside.
Beth’s Outfit: Seamed Straight Crop Pant | Sleeveless Black Turtleneck | Sandals (old, similar here, here, and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirtdress | Woven Square Buckle Belt | Slingback Espadrilles
Beth’s Outfit: Seamed Straight Crop Pant | Sleeveless Black Turtleneck | Sandals (old, similar here, here, and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirtdress | Woven Square Buckle Belt | Slingback Espadrilles
Beth’s Outfit: Seamed Straight Crop Pant | Sleeveless Black Turtleneck | Sandals (old, similar here, here, and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirtdress | Woven Square Buckle Belt | Slingback Espadrilles
Yesterday, I shared how to travel in comfort and style. Click the title or image below to read the article.
Oscar, the steak-stealer! How funny 🙂 I think everyone looks forward to your Friday posts! They’re great. I’ll have to try that wedge — looks so delicious. Thanks for the happy kickoff to our weekends and wrap up to our work-weeks!
I hope you had a great weekend!
That sneaky Oscar!!! So funny…..he looks so cute in the photos. Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend ❤️
Thanks, Janet! I hope you enjoyed your weekend too!
We used to raise Dalmatians and I love a great polka dot! Those pants look great–modern and chic.
Hope Oscar enjoyed his New York strip!
I think Oscar thoroughly enjoyed the steak!
Your lawn grass always looks so lush, soft and weed -free. Just the type you’d love to walk barefoot in. How do you keep it up?
TruGreen takes care of my yard.
What was Oscar to do when presented with the opportunity to eat steak? NOT eat it?? Hope he slipped a bite to Oliver. Darling outfits on both of you. The martini makes me think of my dad going out for occasional business lunches and having 2 (or 3!) martinis. Yikes! That was the 60s – the age of cocktails!
I remember those martini lunches that were so common during the 60s! I’d have to go home and take a nap!