Outfit Replay: Smocked Plaid Dress + Jimmy Choo | Roasted! Tampa (FAILED Hosted Collaboration) & Brunch

Todays look is a simple outfit replay. I always see my stats for blog posts and for some reason the post that I did with this dress years ago remains to be one of the most popular. I actually haven't worn this dress since that day so I decided to wear it today on my little day trip.

It's actually one of my favorite finds from Zara because of the print and embroidery.

I am collaborating with a local offee shop in Temple Terrace, FL which is basically where my Alma matter is, USF (the University of South Florida). I spent so many years in this area as both myself and my husband graduated from here.

I was surprised to find out about Roasted which opened during the pandemic (2021) and they are getting quite a lot of attention for their viral foods.

So, the cool thing about this area is that because USF is right here there are so many students from all over the world attending school and living here. As a foodiva, and one that was in college I ate at so many places in this area! I didn't know I had Celiacs at the time and I would just eat so much amazing thing! ( I am literally drooling thinking about it). Back in those days I didn't have a lot of money as well and because this area is basically a lot of college kids I would eat pretty good ( not always healthy).

Okay, so yes, I am very familiar with this area, I used to shop at the Middle Eastern store on the other side of this Plaza ro be exact. So, I was like zam, when did all this get here? I literally never go to Temple Terrace now, but FYI, they got the best Indian food in Tampa. If I am out there, that's why. Ok, so I found out about this place and I wanted to collaborate.

I don't drink coffee, I can't have gluten, I don't even like sweets, but I love dark chocolate and seeds and nuts. I was excited to share this place with you all because they literally have something that everyone can enjoy.

Photos are going to be below.

Dress: Zara, not recent.

Sandals: Jimmy Choo

Belt: J.Crew

Necklace: CO Ettika

Note about this collaboration...

While initially I was invited out to collaborate things went awry while at the store and afterwards as well. So, I pulled the posts from social media (I have never had to do that in the almost 15 years I have been a content creator).

The experience I went in having was one of a customer because I never expected anything for free and then one of a creator (in an area where I actually was one of the only original Bloggers or content creators for years). I am one of the first if not the first grass roots bloggers/YouTubers and IGers in Tampa because I started almost 15 years ago doing what I do and I have met so many many people along the way. Because the few of us did not all start out covering "things to do and see in Tampa" (like I did), streetstyle fashion, or food I am sure.

Anyway, due to some unfortunate circumstances (keeping it cute) the content is now pulled from IG, but its going to stay here because you all deserve to make the most informed decision on my recommendations before you go and spend your hard earned money.

XOXO

The strawberries and chocolate cup which is extremely popular right now.

The viral Not fried, chicken ice cream. You can find this item in a few other specialty stores as well. It isn't gluten free so I couldn't have it so hubby (who loves ice cream) was my stand in.

I also have a few facts about this ice cream.

Not Fried Chicken@ Ice

Cream looks just like a fried chicken drumstick, but it's actually a new viral food item that has been showing up across the cou try and it looks like it is made in Charleston, SC. It is comprised of waffle ice cream, a chocolate covered cookie which is made to resemble a chicken bone and a coating of caramelized white chocolate and crushed corn flakes for added crispy crunchy texture.