well ladies, october 2020 is pretty much in the books. tomorrow we celebrate halloween and then it’s the fast track to the holidays. speaking of the holidays, in case you missed it, yesterday we launched our holiday gift guides with a helpful tutorial on how to shop right from the guides. it’s super simple and you can think of style at a certain as your one-stop gift shopping guide. we are keeping things light today with a smoked salmon appetizer and a champagne cocktail. my outfit today is a perfect casual outfit, which happens to be in my favorite fall color palette: black and tan.
outfit of the day: black and tan
it’s no secret that i love pairing black and browns. black denim from Everlane anchors this outfit while my printed top (similar) pulls the color palette together. as a second layer i have this safari style jacket from Talbots that has seen a lot of action so far this fall. it’s light-weight and is a perfect fall neutral.
to fully integrate the color palette, i have brown suede booties. i could certainly go with black ballet flats or an ashen brown smoking slipper, but i love how the darker brown color of these booties (similar) really brings a deeper level of brown to the outfit.
black denim | similar black denim | similar printed top | similar top 2 | similar brown suede booties | similar bootie 2 | safari jacket
smoked salmon and boursin on radicchio
this is so simple! it would be a great brunch appetizer and it makes a great snack or light lunch. the delicious flavor of smoked salmon and herbed soft cheese without the bagel! i have seasoned hot smoked salmon from Trader Joe’s. as you can see, it is different from lox. but lox would be good too.
smoked salmon with boursin on radicchio
Ingredients
- 1 package smoked salmon
- 1 package boursin
- 1 head radicchio
Instructions
separate the radicchio leaves from the head, spread on about a tablespoon of boursin and top with slices of smoked salmon.
the cool bitter radicchio is a perfect compliment to the saltiness of the salmon and the creamy herbaceous flavor of the boursin.
plum bellini
plum bellini
Ingredients
- 2 fresh plums, pureed
- champagne or prosecco
- plum slices for garnish
Instructions
puree 2 plums. then add ice and fill with bubbly. gently stir to mix well and strain into a coupe glass. garnish with a plum slice.
black denim | similar black denim | similar printed top | similar top 2 | similar brown suede booties | similar bootie 2 | safari jacket
fridays with oscar
oscar is all smiles today! it might be because our holiday gift guide for pets is included below. check it out! and don’t forget you can access all our gift guides on the blog via the holiday shop tab in the menu bar. this closes another fridays with oscar. from oscar, ollie and all of us here at style at a certain age: we wish you all a happy and safe halloween!
pet gift guide
Love your haircut !
Your more casual style is shining through although I would like to see a few business type suggestions
thanks for the feedback, mary ellen!
Love black and tan- you and Oscar look so good together.
But- when it comes to Who wears it better- it’s Oscar! 4 paws down
i completely agree, joy! oscar knows his stuff when it comes to looking good.
I love reading your posts and love your style! Thanks for sharing!
nothing makes me happier than a comment like this! thanks for sharing, jere.
Beth, I really like this ootd. Especially the jacket, I might have to head over to the Talbots website.
Thanks for all your ideas. Oscar looked like he enjoyed getting his picture taken this week.
Enjoy your weekend.
i’m so happy to hear you are enjoying the blog! thanks for sharing.
Hi Beth, love your haircut, but then you know I like to see you with short hair.
I adore smoked salmon and boursin, hubby hates smoked salmon or trout unfortunately, or may fortunately for me I get more 😀😀. I shall definitely be trying the cocktail but I have another two weeks to go as I’m on a months no alcohol for a detox so looking forward to trying it. 🍸Have a great weekend xx
good for you, julie! i imagine you feel amazing on your detox.
Love that combo on you! I have three tan jackets and one in stone, with casual to dressy cuts – ❤️ I think tan is a three season colour, (summer/fall/winter) but really shines in autumn with browns and blacks.
We have had to cancel Trick or Treating here (red level) but I put up an extra special display in order for the kiddies to have a little fun. I’ve actually had people take pictures of me in my full on witchy. 👻
This year will be popcorn and a scary movie – in a tan and black ootd 🥂
i hope you enjoyed your popcorn and scary movie! life in 2020, right?!
Oscar’s coat and your jacket match perfectly. You both look very stylish!
right?! oscar has style every single day.
Ha-Ha… I got all dressed up this week to go have a Shingles Vaccine & then dressed up (including my “cat ears”) clipped in my hair for my online Zoom Cinema Club… It helps to dress up a bit… gave me a lift! Hugs!
good for you! it’s amazing what happens when we show up in a fantastic outfit. who cares if it’s only for a shingles vaccine?!
Why not have a magazine?
that’s a great idea! thank you.