(ABOVE) A tunic-length sweater and white tee over white jeans is an easy, comfortable transition outfit from winter into spring.
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March 16, 2023 / Video Post Notes
LUNCH AT THE 239 NAPLES; TUNIC SWEATER OUTFIT
Organic Eats at a Cute (But Loud) Outdoor Eatery in North Naples
I must confess I had not heard about The 239 Naples at Mercato in North Naples. Although I regularly shop at Whole Foods market at Mercato, it had been quite some time since I had dined at any of the center’s restaurants. So I decided to have a look at the Mercato website and see if anything caught my attention. I noticed the photograph of The 239 Naples first, because it featured a healthy looking salad, and as soon as I saw organic chicken breast on the menu, I knew I wanted to try it. I seldom see organic items offered at restaurants.
The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and my salad with organic chicken was as lovely as it was nutritious (with my home-made organic dressing of 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar, and pink Himalayan salt to taste). CSG ordered the Local Florida Orange and Arugula Salad and Tomato Soup, both of which looked wonderful, too.
Also, I liked that the restaurant offered abundant seating outside. I think that makes a dining spot so much more fun. However, I have to say that the music was so loud, both inside and out, that it was difficult to hear CSG or the staff. I can’t remember a lunch spot ever being so loud in fact, anywhere. Our server said she would gladly turn it down for us, but we never noticed a difference. Maybe it was just a temporary glitch with the sound system, but I’m beginning to feel my 62-year-old age. 🙂
My Tunic Sweater Outfit
The day of our lunch the temperature dipped down into the 60s Fahrenheit, so I wore white skinny jeans with a cozy, cotton-blend tunic sweater I’ve had for about 15 years (similar here), and a white supima cotton tunic-length tee-shirt (similar here). I love long sweaters over skinny jeans. The look is flattering, because it elongates all figures. I arrived at the restaurant early, so I chose a table outside. However, even though it was only 69 degrees Fahrenheit–and numerous people were wearing sundresses and short-sleeve shirts, CSG and I agreed it was just a little too chilly for us to stay, so we moved inside. You can tell we are now Florida girls!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I hope you are having a lovely week so far.
~ Janis
Janis Lyn Johnson
Classic-Style Lover. Happily Married. Born in 1960. Fan of Understated, Timeless Fashion and Healthy Living.
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My Previous Posts:
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Vlog: Louis Vuitton Vernis Alma BB, Pink Cardigan, Ruffle Blouse, Grey Pants OOTD; Lunch Sante Fe Cafe, Waterside Shops, Naples, FL
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Vlog: Louis Vuitton SLG’s in My Ralph Lauren RL Handbag; Striped Oxford Shirt, Ankle Jeans, Cardigan; Lunch Grain de Cafe, Naples, FL
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J.McLaughlin In-Store Try-Ons; What’s in My Louis Vuitton My LV World Tour Alma BB: My OOTD
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Vlog: Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir LGP XS Top Handle Bag, Denim Shirt, Jeans; Lunch Waterside Shops, Naples, FL / Classic Style Over 60
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Vlog: Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Crossbody Bag, Oxford Cloth Shirt, Jeans OOTD; Shopping Whole Foods / Classic Preppy Style Over 60
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Makeup GRWM: Using Honest Beauty, Mineral Fusion, RMS Beauty / Clean, Classic Beauty Over 60
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Vlog: Ferragamo Pink Gancini Minibag and Scarf, Black Pants, White Tee, Lunch Waterside Shops, Naples, FL
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Scenes From The Video
The 239 Naples, Naples, Florida
(ABOVE & BELOW) Screenshots from my YouTube video of The 239 Naples menu. (My apologies for the not very lovely quality of my photographs!)
(ABOVE) Although I forgot to film/photograph the soup, CSG ordered the Local Florida Orange and Arugula Salad and Tomato Soup.
(ABOVE) I ordered The 239 Naples Farm Salad with Organic Grilled Chicken (unseasoned) and brought my own salad dressing. (Recipe: 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar, pink Himalayan salt to taste. I carry my dressing in these leak-proof, four-ounce glass salad dressing bottles.)
What I Wore
What I Carried In My Handbag
(ABOVE & BELOW) I carried my Four-Ounce Glass Bottle of salad dressing in this Louis Vuitton Toiletry 15 Pouch. Unfortunately, the company has discontinued this particular toiletry pouch, but it is available preloved at Fashionphile, a partner of Neiman Marcus.
(ABOVE & BELOW) I use these Faux Leather Zip Key Pouches for storing either lip products, keys or credit cards, bills, and coins. They are under $20 and come in a variety of colors and prints. Why I use a key pouch for keys: to keep my keys from scratching and marking up the interior of my handbags and the exterior of my other delicate small leather goods inside my handbags.
(ABOVE & BELOW) I have this Small Leather Tassel Zipper Pouch in black and in blush and I use both of them so much! You can choose to have them monogrammed, or not. They come in sizes small or large and in a variety of colors.
(ABOVE) Comparing the Louis Vuitton Toiletry 15 Pouch to the Small Leather Tassel Zipper Pouch.
(ABOVE & BELOW) This Chanel Compact Mirror is an essential in my handbags. It has a regular mirror on one side and a magnified mirror on the other, and it is very slim. Although I didn’t mention it in the video, the perfume I’m wearing is Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum. I have it in the Intense Mini Twist Spray (3 x .2 fl. oz.). It’s also available in 3 x .7 fl. oz.
(ABOVE & BELOW) I take this Portable iPhone Charger with me when I vlog so I am never without extra power, should I need it. I love this! It plugs into the bottom of my phone, and I can use my phone while it charges. I also bought a cute Pink Portable iPhone Charger Zip Case for storing it. Both the charger and the case are available in several different colors. Also shown: Warby Parker Sunglasses, Butterscotch Tortoise.
(ABOVE & BELOW) I’m wearing this RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Lip and Cheek Color, Beloved (also at Amazon), on my lips, cheeks, and forehead. I applied it to my lips with this Gold Retractable, Dual-Ended Lip Brush. I keep one at my makeup table at home and another in my handbag cosmetic case.
Gabriel Dual Powder Foundation, Bamboo
RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Lip and Cheek Color, Beloved (also at Amazon)
Gold Dual-Ended Retractable Lip Brush, for lining and filling-in lips with lip color
Honest Beauty Pencil Eyeliner, Grounded (Ulta, Target)
Sigma E21 Smudge Brush, to smudge liner on lid and under lower eyelashes (Neiman Marcus)
RMS Beauty Un-Powder Powder, for setting eyeliner (Nordstrom, Amazon)
Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer in One (Ulta, Amazon, Target)
Set of Four Portable Eyelash Combs, Pink, to comb out mascara
Vaseline Triple Purified, 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly, applied to cheeks and cheekbones as highlighter (Amazon, Target)
Nourish Organic Shea Butter, I rotate this with petroleum jelly (Amazon)
1-Ounce Glass Jars (Set of 6), for storing Petroleum Jelly, Shea Butter, Etc. (Amazon)
(ABOVE & BELOW) I wear this combination of classic gold earrings and necklace quite often, because the pieces are delicate and go with almost anything. See similar 14K Gold Necklace (more necklaces) and 14K Gold Hoop Earrings. (BELOW) This 18K Gold Boucheron Ring was a get-well gift from my husband a year ago. See similar Preloved 18K Gold Boucheron Rings preloved. Also shown: 14k Gold Pave Diamond Ring on my pointer finger.
(ABOVE & BELOW) This Pink Makeup Brush Set comes with 12 synthetic, soft face, eye, and lip brushes, a makeup sponge, and this beautiful faux-leather case. It’s such a wonderful value for under $25. The 18K Gold Boucheron Ring was a get-well gift from my husband a year ago. See similar Preloved 18K Gold Boucheron Rings preloved. Also shown: 14k Gold Pave Diamond Ring on my pointer finger.
MY CLOTHING
(I am 5’8” tall, size XS or 0-2 in most tops, size 2 or S in most pants, and size 26 in most jeans, size 9.5-10 in most shoes)
TUNIC SWEATER: Cotton, 15 years old (similar Cotton Cowl Neck, V-Neck/Half Zip)/ TUNIC TEE: Isaac Mizrahi, cotton, old (similar supima cotton crewneck on sale, cotton v-neck, rayon blend v-neck) / JEANS: Talbots
MY ACCESSORIES
EYEWEAR: Warby Parker Sunglasses, Butterscotch Tortoise. (wide, medium or narrow widths) HANDBAG: Fendi White Selleria Mini Peekaboo (preloved Fashionphile; similar for less here, here, here) / PINK FAUX SNAKE KEY POUCH: here TOILETRY P: Louis Vuitton, discontinued (preloved Fashiophile) / BLUSE & WHITE CHECK KEY POUCH: here / BLUSH LEATHER, MONOGRAMMED POUCH: here (more colors available) / SHOES:Talbots, old (similar here)
MY JEWELRY
RING #1: Boucheron (similar Saks Fifth Avenue; preloved Fashionphile) / RING #2: Pave Diamond / NECKLACE: similar here, more similar here / EARRINGS: similar here
MY PERFUME
PERFUME: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum (3 x .2 FL OZ)
MY MAKEUP BRUSHES
PINK MAKEUP BRUSH SET: 13 Piece Set with Case
MY MAKEUP (Clean Ingredients)
FACE: Gabriel Dual Powder Foundation (Bamboo) / LIPS & CHEEKS: RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Lip and Cheek Color, Beloved (Nordstrom, Amazon)/ EYES: Honest Beauty Eye Pencil in the color Grounded (at Target, Ulta) / smudged the line on eyelid and under lower lashes with the Sigma E21 Smudge Brush (at Neiman Marcus); set with RMS Beauty Un-Powder Powder (Nordstrom, Amazon) / LASHES: Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer in One (At Ulta, Amazon, Target) / CHEEKBONES HIGHLIGHTER: Triple Purified 100% Petroleum Jelly (Amazon, Target)
YouTube Video
(ABOVE) If you are seeing this message, then I have published the video and it should be appearing above. However, if for some reason the video isn’t appearing above–and you have refreshed your page and cleared your cache–you also can view the video at my JLJ Back To Classic Channel on YouTube.
Salvatore Ferragamo Off-White Leather Bag
Supima Cotton Three-Quarter Sleeve Crewneck Tee (other colors available)
Cotton Blend Cowl-Neck Tunic Sweater (other colors available)
Acrylic Half-Zip Tunic Sweater (other colors available)
Metallic Leather Driving Moccasins (more colors, styles available)
Hi Janis,
I hope this finds you doing well!
Wow, the weather looks beautiful in Naples! Boston just had a snow storm, however, where I live, we just got rain. We live very close to the ocean. I guess that’s why our area just got cold rain.
I love your outfit! The sweater is lovely! I especially like the hood on the back. You look lovely (as always)! Your accessories are great! Everything from your gorgeous bag, to your jewelry, to your makeup is so classic! Love and light, Sarah
Hi, Sarah! The weather here has been lovely but unfortunately we’ve experienced red tide off and on. When it’s here, it can be awful near the beach. You are lucky to live near the coast so you can get rain instead of snow. No snow removal issues! I hope you are starting to experience warmer and sunnier weather by now. I’m sure you are ready for it! Thank you for your kind comment. It’s always appreciated.
Thank you for taking us out and about , it cheered me up as the British weather is gloomy and miserable at the moment. Spring hasn’t arrived yet and it’s still quite cold.
Lovely fresh outfit Janis , simple yet your elegance takes it up another level.
I must comment on your lovely shaped nails and no garrish nail polish , II like nail colour but it has to be a
subtle colourr or ‘ clean’ like your s , your hands are delicate with lovely long fingers. Your make too is just right
and a lip colour a delicate shade of pink.
Look forward to next post,
Take care ,
Pamela from Wales UK
Hi, Pamela! Thank you for your compliment about my nails. I have bought some new less toxic nail polish but haven’t gotten around to trying it since I use my hands so much, I’m afraid it will chip/smear/smudge/dent within hours of having it on! One of these days I will attempt it, though…
Hello Janis
Love your UTube videos. You speak a lot about your lunchtime menus and sometimes dinner. I am curious about what you eat for breakfast
Hope you can share that with us.
Thank you
Mary
Hi, Mary! Thank you for letting me know that interests you. I will keep it in mind. Thank you, too, for watching my videos!
Janis, I always look forward to and enjoy your posts. No other blogger’s style inspires me like yours. I will be in southwest Florida visiting friends next week and hope to be able to check out one of the restaurants you profiled. Thank you for taking the time to share your impeccable taste with us!
Laureen, I hope you had a wonderful visit to SWFL. We’ve had red tide off and on and I hope you didn’t experience that. It can be awful when it appears.
Fun video, Janis. Love the white with beige. I miss your Sun hat. I know you are all organic and watch your health. I myself always wear a hat when out in sun everywhere I go. Several skin cancers in my sixties taught me too.
Love your handbags…all of them. Always
a nice visit when you post. Happy you are back.
All the best to you.
Hi, Julie! I still wear my sun hat, but not very often when filming/shooting my videos. I wear makeup then (that is mineral based), so it provides enough coverage that I don’t worry too much about it for just a walk from car to restaurant. I do have a few new hats I bought for the summer, though, and will be showing those in future videos.
Hi Janis!
Loved your video as always. I have a trip coming up and I’m going to pack a white/cream/white outfit as you have inspired me!
Also LOVE your Boucheron band.. the different colors of gold are so eye catching.
Thanks for posting.. Happy Spring!
Hi, Claudia! Hope you had a wonderful trip and your white/cream outfit worked out for you!