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(ABOVE) Scenes from the video: My friend Gail Theile and I at Terrazza before lunch (left) and (right) doing my closing for the video on my iPhone.


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December 7, 2017 / Video Post Notes

LUNCH AT TERRAZZO, NAPLES, AND MY WARM- OR COLD-WEATHER FALL/WINTER OOTD

The day I met my friends Gail and *CSG for lunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, it was in the lower 80s Fahrenheit. We had the same kind of temperatures today, and my navy cotton tee with a  khaki pencil skirt and bare legs works well for that kind of weather.

If your temperatures are much cooler, you can get a similar but more winter-weather appropriate look by switching out the tee for a cashmere v-neck sweater, adding a light colored wool-blend skirt, nude hose/stockings, and a solid color wool coat or puffer. When it’s rainy or snowy, you can toss your pumps into your tote and wear a cute pair of all-weather boots until you get to your destination. I’ve listed options/links for both kinds of outfits at the bottom of the page, if you’re interested.

As for our visit to the resort, I was impressed right from the start with The Ritz-Carlton, Naples staff. The hotel is large, and I couldn’t remember the quickest route to get down to the Terrazza Restaurant, so Gail and I asked for directions at the Concierge desk. Instead of telling us where to go, Natalie Dadowski took us there–and she even let me film her with my iPhone as she led us through the hotel and outside to our destination (see the video at the bottom of this page). What a lovely girl!

For lunch, Gail chose the Corn Bisque, while Ellen and I each had the Leafy Greens Salad with Grilled Shrimp. As usual, I brought my homemade salad dressing (to avoid allergens), and we unanimously agreed we loved our choices.

As for ambience, I would have preferred to dine on the patio–it’s so pretty outside–but the temperature was not only warm but also humid, so we opted for inside in air-conditioning. As much as I enjoyed our lunch, I think the optimum time to visit this particular restaurant is in the evening. There is nothing like dining under the stars, while taking in gorgeous subtropical surroundings and twinkling lights. Plus, if it’s cold out, free-standing heaters are scattered about the patio to chase any possible chills away.

Speaking of chilly, it’s supposed to dip down to the low 60s Fahrenheit during the day this weekend. As much as I love our warm weather, I’m excited for cooler temperatures. It just feels so much more like the holidays.

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe Christmas is less than three weeks away!

Thank you, all of you, for taking the time to view my videos on Youtube and to visit my blog posts here. I so appreciate it!

~Janis Lyn Johnson

*CSG (Camera-Shy Girlfriend)


 

SCENES FROM THE VIDEO

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(ABOVE) Driving up to the entrance of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and (BELOW) an orchid arrangement inside the front entrance of the hotel.

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(ABOVE) In the lobby, I asked at the concierge desk how to get to Terrazza, and Natalie Dadowski (BELOW) was kind enough to personally guide us.

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(ABOVE) The Terrazza patio was inviting, but we chose to dine inside (in air-conditioning), since the temperature was in the low 80s Fahrenheit. (Photo courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Naples)

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(ABOVE) My friend Gail Theile and I at Terrazza.

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(ABOVE) Corn Bisque and (BELOW) Leafy Greens Salad with Shrimp.

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(ABOVE) Terrazza Restaurant, early evening. (Photo courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Naples)


 

WHAT I WORE

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(ABOVE & BELOW) Gabriel Matte Cerise Lipstick (Mauve Brown/Cool Creme) with Zuzu Luxe Dolce Vita Lip Gloss (Seashell Pink/Warm Shimmer).

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(ABOVE) Gabriel Matte Cerise Lipstick, left; Zuzu Luxe Dolce Vita Lip Gloss, center; mixed together, right.


 

MY CLOTHING

TOP: Lily Pulitzer (Similar Cotton V-Neck Tee; Similar Cashmere V-Neck Sweater Halogen, Talbots) / SKIRT: Ann Taylor (Similar Cotton Khaki Skirt, Wool-Blend Herringbone Skirt, Wool-Blend Tweed Skirt).

MY JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES

BAG: Tory Burch , Cherry/Ivory, Was $599; Now $399 (Alternative Plaid, Flowers Tory Burch Totes; Alternative Plaid Burberry Here, HerePlaid J. Crew Clutch, Talbots Plaid Crossbody) / SHOES: Trotters, N, M, Widths and 8 Colors Available (Alternative Black Suede Kitten Heel Talbots) / EARRINGS: Similar Splurge Lagos, Steal Nordstrom / WATCH: Michele  / NECKLACE: (Similar Splurge Italian GoldEternaGoldRoss-Simons; Similar Steal Lord & Taylor; Alternative Steal  J. Crew) / EYEWEAR: Kate Spade.

MY MOISTURIZERS/MAKEUP (All Natural/Organic Ingredients)

FACE MOISTURIZER: Nourish Organic Face Lotion / LIPS/EYE AREA MOISTURIZER: Nourish Organic Shea Butter / FACE MAKEUP:  100% Pure Healthy Flawless Skin Foundation Powder, Creme and White Peach applied with BareMinerals Flawless Application Face Brush (also available here / CHEEKS: Gabriel Vibrant Pink Powder Blush / LIPS: Gabriel Matte Cerise Lipstick with Zuzu Luxe Dolce Vita Lip Gloss / LASHES: 100% Pure Ultra-Lengthening Mascara, Black Tea.

100% Pure Is Also Available Here: 100% Pure Europe100% Pure UK100% Pure Canada

WHAT GAIL WORE

SWEATER: Similar / STRIPED TEE: Similar (9 Colors Available, Some Solid) /  PANT: Similar / BAG: Brahmin

MISCELLANEOUS

MY RADIATION-REDUCING PHONE CASE: Pong / SALAD DRESSING BOTTLE: Glass, Leak-Proof, 4 oz.

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Halogen Black Cashmere V-Neck Sweater (On Sale, 14 Colors Available)

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Halogen Blue Cashmere V-Neck Sweater (On Sale, 14 Colors Available)

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J. Crew Cotton Blend Stretch Slim Crop Pant (On Sale; 5 Colors Available)


 

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NATURAL & ORGANIC MAKEUP

100% Pure

Gabriel / Zuzu Luxe

Hemp Organics/Colorganics

BOOKS, ORGANIC FOODS & MORE

Amazon.com

CLOTHING STORES

Ann Taylor

Banana Republic

Brooks Brothers

J. Crew

Kate Spade

Land’s End

Lilly Pulitzer

L.L. Bean

Ralph Lauren

Talbots

DEPARTMENT STORES (ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING, JEWELRY & HOME DECOR)

Bloomingdale’s

Henri Bendel

Lord & Taylor

Macys

Nordstrom

Neiman Marcus

Saks Fifth Avenue

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Gilt

Neiman Marcus Last Call

Nordstrom Rack

TJ Max/Marshall’s

The RealReal

Ruelala

Saks Off Fifth

HANDBAGS & LEATHER AGENDAS, CALENDARS, ACCESSORIES

Gigi New York

Kate Spade

HANDBAGS, WALLETS & SHOES

Jack Rogers

Kate Spade

TheRealReal (Authenticated Luxury Consignment)

Shoes.com

6pm.com

Zappos

Zappos Luxury

HEALTHY-LIVING COOKWARE

Ceramcor / Xtrema Cookware

HOME & PATIO DECOR, TABLEWARE, FURNISHINGS

Birch Lane

Horchow

JossandMain.com

Land’s End

L.L. Bean

PBTeen

Terrain

Wayfair.com

HOME OFFICE ORGANIZATION (AGENDAS, BINDERS, CALENDARS, PLANNERS & MORE)

Filofax

FranklinPlanner

JEWELRY (COSTUME & FINE)

Bauble Bar

Ross-Simons

Satya

TheRealReal (Authenticated Luxury Consignment)

QVC

WATCHES (DESIGNER)

Michele

Kate Spade