Ease into the Weekend with Casual Spring Outfits

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Happy Friday, ladies! It’s time to kick off another weekend with a delicious recipe and refreshing cocktail. Oscar is in seventh heaven since the weather is not too cold nor too hot, and he can sit on his hill and survey his land. The blooms on the roses have come and gone. Now, it’s time for my hydrangeas to shine. Last year, we had a late frost, which impacted my beautiful hydrangeas in the front yard. But for whatever reason, the hydrangeas in my backyard weren’t affected and are now loaded with buds bursting to bloom. It’s going to be a bumper crop!

It’s a toss-up between peonies and hydrangeas, which is my favorite flower. Hydrangeas are more prevalent, and I always have fresh hydrangeas on my coffee table in the living room. But whenever I spy a bouquet of peonies, they always end up coming home with me.

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  Today, we welcome the weekend with casual spring outfits

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  We have a Strawberry Basil Negroni and Tortilla Salad with Snap Peas and Avocado

Ease into the Weekend with Casual Spring Outfits

mother straight leg jeans

(Anthropologie)

Have I found THE most comfortable pair of pants that happens to be on trend, Mother Straight Leg Jeans I purchased at Anthropologie. Mother just knows how to make great-fitting and flattering jeans. Mother The Hustler is one of my go-to’s, but this pair I’m wearing today has a hint of stretch, which makes them the perfect go-to pants because they truly don’t feel like jeans. I’ve already worn them several times this spring and know they will easily transition to summer. Definitely size down one size as they run big.

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Beth’s Outfit: Lightweight Sweater | Mother Straight Leg Jeans | Suede Wedge Sandals | Belt (old, similar here, here, and here) | Gold Earrings | Gold Bracelet | Caviar Bangle | Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Wide Leg Jeans | Fine Rib Boatneck Tee | Ralph Lauren Polo Sandals

 

J. McLaughlin is one of my favorite brands. The Arlette Turtleneck can’t be beaten, and I’ve repeatedly shared these Jessamine Grasscloth Sandals, but I’m also a big fan of their Jamey sweater, a lightweight stretch knit in thirteen colors. It’s so darn comfy to wear!

I added an old raffia belt (old, similar here, here, and here) and wedge suede sandals for texture. If you want a shoe with height but still want stability, wedge shoes are your best bet. They look great with dresses, skirts, or pants. A wedge espadrille is a good summer shoe, as is a patent leather sandal.

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Beth’s Outfit: Lightweight Sweater | Mother Straight Leg Jeans | Suede Wedge Sandals | Belt (old, similar here, here, and here) | Gold Earrings | Gold Bracelet | Caviar Bangle | Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Wide Leg Jeans | Fine Rib Boatneck Tee | Ralph Lauren Polo Sandals

 

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Fine Rib Boatneck Tee

(J.Crew)

I have only a short amount of time left to wear denim before it gets way too hot, so today I am wearing my favorite wide-leg jeans, these are from last year, but there is a similar pair from Nordstrom. I love this Fine Rib Boatneck Tee from J.Crew. It's a perfect go-to tee for spring outfits of all kinds.

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Beth’s Outfit: Lightweight Sweater | Mother Straight Leg Jeans | Suede Wedge Sandals | Belt (old, similar here, here, and here) | Gold Earrings | Gold Bracelet | Caviar Bangle | Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Wide Leg Jeans | Fine Rib Boatneck Tee | Ralph Lauren Polo Sandals

 

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Beth’s Outfit: Lightweight Sweater | Mother Straight Leg Jeans | Suede Wedge Sandals | Belt (old, similar here, here, and here) | Gold Earrings | Gold Bracelet | Caviar Bangle | Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Wide Leg Jeans | Fine Rib Boatneck Tee | Ralph Lauren Polo Sandals

 

Strawberry Basil Negroni

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What goes better with spring outfits heading into the weekend than a Negroni? Well, when you try a new twist on an old favorite, you have something extra special. The Strawberry Basil Negroni is a great way to enjoy spring's fresh strawberries. 

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Strawberry Basil Negroni

  • Author: @drinkswithdanica
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Description

Makes 2 Cocktails

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz. Gin

2 oz. Strawberry-infused Campari

2 oz. Sweet Vermouth

1 oz. Basil Syrup

Instructions

Strawberry infused Campari

Combine ½ cup chopped strawberries with 1 cup Campari and refrigerate overnight. Strain before using. 

Basil Syrup

½ cup Sugar

½ cup Water

5-6 Large Basil Leaves

Basil Syrup

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain and store in the fridge until ready to use. 

Negroni

Stir the gin, Strawberry-infused Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and Basil Syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with basil leaves. 

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Crispy Tortilla Salad with Snap Peas and Avocado

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What a salad! This salad is so rich thanks to the avocado dressing. The crispy tortillas add crunch, the snap peas are crisp and the radish is peppery. Such a well-balanced salad!

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Crispy Tortilla Salad with Snap Peas and Avocado

  • Author: Kendra Vaculin, via Bon Appétit
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Ingredients

Vegetable oil (for frying; about 2/3 cup)

6 Corn Tortillas, halved, cut into 1/2″-thick strips

1 tsp. Red Chile Powder

1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1/2 tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more

1 Garlic Clove, finely grated

1/3 cup Fresh Lime Juice (3-4 limes)

3 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin

2 Ripe Avocados, divided

Freshly ground pepper

1 bunch Radishes, trimmed, cut into thin wedges

1 large Cucumber (about 12 oz.), coarsely chopped

1 Jalapeño, thinly sliced

10 oz. Sugar Snap Peas, strings removed, halved on a diagonal

1/3 cup Cilantro Leaves with tender stems, divided

Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions

Pour vegetable oil into a medium skillet to come ¼” up sides; heat over medium-high. Working in 2 batches, fry the tortilla strips, stirring often, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1 tsp. red chile powder and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt.

Purée the garlic, fresh lime juice,  extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, 1 ripe avocado, and 1 Tbsp. water in a blender or mini-processor until smooth; season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
Spread half of the dressing on a platter. Add radish wedges, cucumber pieces,  jalapeño, slices, and sugar snap peas to the remaining dressing in the bowl; toss to coat. 

Thinly slice the remaining 1 ripe avocado; add to bowl along with tortillas and half of ⅓ cup cilantro; toss gently to combine. Transfer the salad to a platter and scatter the remaining half of ⅓ cup cilantro leaves over. Season with flaky sea salt and pepper.

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Cheers to the Weekend!

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

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Beth’s Outfit: Lightweight Sweater | Mother Straight Leg Jeans | Suede Wedge Sandals | Belt (old, similar here, here, and here) | Gold Earrings | Gold Bracelet | Caviar Bangle | Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Wide Leg Jeans | Fine Rib Boatneck Tee | Ralph Lauren Polo Sandals

 

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Shop the Outfits

 

 

Beth’s Outfit: Lightweight Sweater | Mother Straight Leg Jeans | Suede Wedge Sandals | Belt (old, similar here, here, and here) | Gold Earrings | Gold Bracelet | Caviar Bangle | Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Wide Leg Jeans | Fine Rib Boatneck Tee | Ralph Lauren Polo Sandals

 

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Yesterday, Beth shared summer outfit inspiration from J.Crew Factory. Click the title or image below to read the article.

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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 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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  1. Sherry Ulrich says:
    May 17, 2024 at 10:03 am

    Really like your casual outfit today, Beth. I have a pink and white stripped top similar from J Mclaughlin from last Spring. Will need to wear that today with white jeans.
    I too am torn between which is my favorite flower the peony or hydrangea. I had both in my wedding flowers. Though I lean toward the peony, the hydrangeas last longer. Both are beautiful but mine have not bloomed out yet in Minnesota, but soon, as this is a early warm Spring here. Have a great weekend.

  2. Maribeth Duchano says:
    May 17, 2024 at 10:13 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfit you are wearing today Beth. You look FABULOUS!!!

  3. Carolina Girl says:
    May 17, 2024 at 2:22 pm

    Hello, Oscar, and gang! I always look forward to the fashion, recipes and fur friends in Friday’s posts!

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