Friday is finally here, and this weekend is Super Bowl weekend? Will you watch? Who are you rooting for? I’ll definitely put on the game, even though I don’t have a dog in this fight. (Except Oscar, of course.) That’s OK, though. Georgia had a great run in 2021:  the World Series and National Championship ain’t bad. For those of you looking to make it through the weekend in one piece and (maybe) show up for work on Monday, we’ve got 2 things you need 2 survive the big game:  an Aperol cocktail and a super simple take on nachos good for one or more!    And, of course, it wouldn’t be Friday without that smart-casual style we’re known for around here. 

Smart casual style

Today’s OOTD couldn’t be simpler:  this button-trim sweater is from Ann Taylor and jeans from Wit and Wisdom. I do love little adornments like buttons, especially on a classic neck sweater. (So much so that I featured one prominently on yesterday’s how-to-style faux leather pants.) 

Sweater (three colors, Ann Taylor) | Denim (Wit and Wisdom) | Snakeskin sneakers (old from Vince, similar and similar 2)

Grapefruit Aperol cocktails

Anyone who follows me regularly knows my love affair with Aperol cocktails. Today, I’ve got a real simple grapefruit Aperol cocktail that’s perfect to satisfy this weekend. If you’re looking for other Aperol cocktails, check out my introduction to Aperol. But also check out this winter Aperol cocktail. If you love Aperol, you’ll love this too.  

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Grapefruit Aperol Cocktails


  • Author: Beth Djalali

Description

A light and refreshing alternative to grapefruit margaritas with an edge.


Ingredients

Units Scale

16 ounces tequila

4 ounces Aperol

12 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

8 ounces triple sec

4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice

4 ounces simple syrup

Fresh grapefruit and limes slices for garnish

salt for rims


Instructions

  1. Fill a pitcher with ice and add tequila through simple syrup. Stir well to combine.
  2. Place salt on a small plate. Run a grapefruit wedge around the edge of the glass and dip in salt on plate. Fill glasses with ice and pour cocktails into prepared glasses.
  3. Garnish glasses with fresh grapefruit and lime slice.

old fashion glassespitcher | tidbit plates

Mini nachos

If you’re not spending this weekend with a large crowd, but you still want to get in the Super Bowl spirit, then this recipe is for you.   I put together these mini nachos:  a super simple way to make delicious nachos for a few. I mean, you can’t go wrong with shredded chicken, but substitute for any protein (or not), and these things are just as delicious.  

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Mini Nachos


  • Author: Beth Djalali

Ingredients

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1 bag tortilla chips

1 1/2 cups shredded chicken

3/4 cup cooked black beans

3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

1 avocado, diced

3/4 cup salsa

1/2 cup sour cream


Instructions

  1. Preheat your broiler on low. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On the baking sheet, build a small spiral of 15 chips, stacking them close together in a 3-inc circle. Repeat to make a total of 6 piles.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chicken and 2 tablespoons black beans on top of each pile of chips. Top each with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook until the cheese is totally melted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
  5. Top each pile with 2 tablespoons scallions, a few jalapeño slices, 2 tablespoons avocado, 2 tablespoons salsa and 1 tablespoon sour cream. Serve immediately.

Sweater & jeans

Sweater (three colors, Ann Taylor) | Denim (Wit and Wisdom) | Snakeskin sneakers (old from Vince, similar and similar 2)

Snakeskin slip ons

Sometimes it’s easy to forget just how much fun sneakers can really be. They don’t get featured that often over here on the blog, but how cute are these snakeskin slip ons from Vince? (Similar here and here.)  Animal print adds visual interest to any outfit. And when you already have something fun going, why not make it that much more fun-er? (Double comparative for emphasis only!) 

Sweater (three colors, Ann Taylor) | Denim (Wit and Wisdom) | Snakeskin sneakers (old from Vince, similar and similar 2)

Fridays with Oscar

Happy Friday, ladies! And enjoy the big game this weekend with friends and loved ones.  

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Daily Looks

If you haven’t checked out our new addition to the blog, DAILY LOOKS, make sure to do just that. Daily Looks is a really simple feature:  a dedicated photo feed of my daily outfits. And you can shop those outfits easily through the shop the widget below the picture. Today’s look is below.  

Daily Look 2.11.22

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