A Dark and Stormy Friday with Oscar

Happy Friday, gang! Or should I say Happy Friday Eve? I am writing this Thursday night as Hurricane Helene made landfall and is headed through Georgia, so I dare say I don’t know what I will wake up to Friday morning. Internet? Power? Flooding? It’s anyone’s guess, so I thought I’d make hay while the sun still shines-or at least while Helene is still hundreds of miles away.

I’m gearing up for my cruise from Rome on October 1st. I will go on September 29th and arrive in Rome on the 30th. I’m staying near the Spanish Steps, so shopping may or may not be on my agenda. Early on October 1st, I tour the Vatican and then head to the port. Can you say EXCITED?! The weather should be glorious, and I look forward to visiting Croatia-lots of fun-filled days ahead. Follow along on Instagram, where I will give a daily update. 

TL;DR

  Today, we are hunkering down for Hurricane Helene

  Our casual Friday outfits are shoppable via text and image widgets

  We are making a Naked and Famous cocktail and a whipped feta dip

A Dark and Stormy Friday with Oscar

Beth’s Casual Friday

Today, it’s all about Fridays with Oscar and a delicious recipe and cocktail on hand. Today, I slipped into a pair of straight-leg blue jeans from J.Crew as the weather was mild. A navy cashmere tank from Quince and a patent leather jacket from Scoop that’s been on style repeat since it came home with me are the perfect choices, as they’re casual yet chic. Y’all know Friday is about laid-back style, and I think this outfit fits the bill.

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Beth’s Outfit: Straight Leg Jeans | Cashmere Ribbed Tank | Patent Leather Jacket (cabernet sold out similar here) | Black Loafers | Silver Hoops | Silver Necklace | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Herringbone Trousers  | Romy Shrunken Sweater Vest | The Day Glove in Bordeaux Suede

Kelly’s Casual Friday

Beth and I got together to prepare this post yesterday, while Athens was finally getting some rain, thanks to the outer bands of Hurricane Helene. Friday morning, as I write this, we have very high winds and we got more than 8 inches of rain overnight. Thankfully we have power and all the Djalalis are safe at home!

These ‘Ab’Solution Herringbone Trousers are my first pair of Wit & Wisdom pants, and I have to say that I really love how they fit! I did get them hemmed because they don’t come in petite sizes, I am wearing a regular size 0. My Sweater Vest is by Madewell at Nordstrom. And, because I love the Day Glove ballet flats from Everlane, I had to get the new Bordeaux Suede version.

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Beth’s Outfit: Straight Leg Jeans | Cashmere Ribbed Tank | Patent Leather Jacket (cabernet sold out similar here) | Black Loafers | Silver Hoops | Silver Necklace | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Herringbone Trousers  | Romy Shrunken Sweater Vest | The Day Glove in Bordeaux Suede

Naked & Famous – a perfect Friday Cocktail

The Naked & famous cocktail is a variation of the Last Word cocktail, with Yellow Chartreuse. The Naked & Famous also has Mezcal, Aperol, and lime juice. A perfect cocktail for a casual Friday, the Naked & Famous is as simple as it gets!

 Mini Angled Measuring Cup | Coupe Glasses | Similar Cocktail Shaker

Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives

On this dark and stormy Friday, we are making Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives. It’s such an easy appetizer that looks as beautiful as it is delicious! We enjoyed this whipped feta and olives with toasted Naan bread, which was fantastic, but you can also serve it with crackers or baguette slices. 

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Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives

Ingredients:  

• Roasted Olives
• 2 cups mixed olives pitted
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic smashed
• 1 shallot quartered
• 1 lemon quartered
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano
• chili flakes
• Honey Whipped Feta
• 1 cup 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• black pepper

Instructions: 

• Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a baking dish, combine the olives, olive oil, garlic, shallot, lemon, thyme, oregano, and a big pinch of chili flakes. Bake 20-25 minutes, until the garlic turns golden and the oil is sizzling.
• Meanwhile, whip the feta. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. The feta can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
• Spoon the feta into a serving bowl and then top with the warm olives. Serve with bread or crackers.

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Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend!

Shop the Outfits

Beth’s Outfit: Straight Leg Jeans | Cashmere Ribbed Tank | Patent Leather Jacket (cabernet sold out similar here) | Black Loafers | Silver Hoops | Silver Necklace | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Herringbone Trousers  | Romy Shrunken Sweater Vest | The Day Glove in Bordeaux Suede

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About The Author

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 66, 5’8, and size 8.

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