Put a cork in it!
...Or better yet, put a cork on it! The former is a way of telling someone they ought to stop talking but the latter is simply a way of bringing a wine-sensibility to any outfit.
This is the time of year when nearly every day brings some sort of event or occasion. Today was no different, with a charity event at Bar Siena hosted by Fabio Viviani of Top Chef fame on the agenda. While the festivities probably did not require full dress up, it was a good excuse to break out a dress that is a bit too fancy for your average day at the office.
Typically, it is fairly difficult to get an outfit to come in under budget when a pair of Tory Burch flats are involved, but occasionally the stars align and you get lucky. This pair of cork and black patent Jolie ballet flats were purchased at the outlet for a mere $64.40. While that didn’t leave a lot of room, it was enough to work with in the hands of a bargain shopper who knows how to pair a discount dress to keep costs. down. The black lace and gold satin dress by Gabby Skye came from Carsons.com and was originally $108 but purchased for $21.59, keeping the outfit within the daily $100 budget.
The cork shoes were perfect for an evening of menu tastings with wine pairings. Put a cork on that!