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Wearing Black in Florida

02/19/16 | C. Wonder, Fashion and Style, Florida, Gap, Kate Spade, Naples, United States

Black in Florida

A lot of my wardrobe is black.  A lot. It goes with everything. it is slimming, and it is the perfect foundation for any look.  As you saw on Instagram and on Tuesday I spent President’s Day weekend in Naples and Sarasota. During this trip both my brother and I brought friends down to Florida and on Saturday night for our fancy dinner I wore my favorite dress of the season – also seen here.  Granted, it is a very wintery dress with the thick fabric and velvet-like polka dots, not to mention black, but I made it work with gold accessories and a bold pop of pink. 

Black in Florida 05

  Gap Polka Dot Fit & Flare Dress | kate spade new york charlotte street alek in bougainvillea

Kate Spade New York Gramercy Bracelet Watch in Rose Gold | Jack Roger Navajo Sandals in Gold

Black in Florida 04 Black in Florida 02

And then a close up of the accessories because I do not think the shots above do them justice. I recently have started wearing jewelry on both wrists and I like that whichever way I turn in photos, one is always showing! I paired one of my favorite Kate Spade watches with a C. Wonder bracelet from a few seasons ago.

Gold Jewelrykate spade new york charlotte street alek in bougainvillea and gold jack rogers

 These pictures were taken right outside the entrance to the Club at Barefoot Beach where we had dinner. I have been there before for Thanksgiving in 2013 and in 2014 and is definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Naples. After photos with one of the pretty water colors as you enter I enjoyed a delicious salad and one of the many, many reasons I love the spot is the palate cleansing sorbet between courses. For my entrée I chose the weekly fish special, aptly named “From The Sea”.  It was a seafood aglio olio, lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels, fresh garlic and flat leaf parsley tossed in olive oil and angel hair pasta topped with lightly seasoned bread crumbs and grilled asparagus.

It was so, so, so good.  Yes, I do say that about the majority of the food that I eat but think about it, one, I would not put it on the blog if it was bad food and after 25 years, I have figured what I like to eat and what is good. For dessert we all shared a key lime torte. It was not as good as the key lime pie at the Fish House but it was quite good and with six forks it was gone within in a minute.
 The Club at Barefoot Beach - Portrait The Club at Barefoot Beach - MenuThe Club at Barefoot Beach - Salad CourseThe Club at Barefoot Beach - SorbetThe Club at Barefoot Beach - From the Sea Entree The Club at Barefoot Beach - Keylime Torte

 Happy Friday!

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Comments

  1. Edye says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    Love the dress! You look so pretty girl. I haven’t been to Florida in years, now I miss it a little 😉

  2. suman banjarabharat says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:39 am

    Looking cute in black.

  3. Hsiao says

    February 22, 2016 at 12:11 am

    Nice post, dear.

    http://www.nomoretulips.blogspot.com

  4. Bash Harry says

    February 21, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    Oh, black anywhere is perfect! I love how you accessorised with gold and pink tones! I hope you had fun in Florida <3

    xx Bash | H E Y   B A S H | bloglovin’

  5. kate says

    February 21, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    so darling! I love your shoes!

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  6. Carly says

    February 21, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    Perfect LBD! It sounds and looks like a wonderful dinner.
    Dresses & Denim

  7. Shauna says

    February 21, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Everything I own is black too, so don’t worry! It’s totally normal 🙂 This dress looks so great on you, too!

    Shauna

    http://www.lipglossandlace.net

  8. Adaleta says

    February 21, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    Cute black dress & this looks like a great time! xx adaatude.com

  9. Mary Kate says

    February 21, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    Cute dress and I’m a huge fan of Jack Rogers!

    Mary Kate
    http://www.mynewchicagolife.com

  10. Isabell says

    February 21, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    Total black outfit with pink bag is so stylish! Love it.
    You look amazing dear! 😉
    xoxo

    Isabell http://www.spicybell.com

  11. Courtney says

    February 19, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    I love your outfit!! I’m so jealous that you can wear Jack Rogers in the middle of winter (I grew up in Florida so I’m especially jealous because I work in Connecticut now)!

    http://thecourtneydiaries.com

  12. TAMMY says

    February 19, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Nice little black dress and comfy sandals. Like the purse too.

  13. Alecz says

    February 19, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    You look so beautiful! I love your accessories–the earrings are amazing!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

  14. Candice says

    February 19, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Oh look gorgeous!!

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

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