AboutLife ListSweet Life à la Carte~ À la Carte is a blog about the good things in life: food, travel, books, fashion, and other musings.Charred Corn Salad29TuesdayJul 2014Posted  by Laura Zolnoski in Food, Recipe≈ 1 CommentTagsbarbeque, bbq, corn, grill, healthy, recipe, salad, summerFresh corn is one of my favorite things about summer. This recipe is a nice change from your everyday corn on the cob – it reminds me of Mexican grilled corn, but less messy. This recipe serves four as a side, and could be easily doubled or tripled to make a great addition to a summer barbecue. We had on its own for dinner – the entire recipe was perfect for two.Continue reading →Share this:MoreEmailShare on TumblrLike this:Like Loading...Styling Sunglasses Day to Night24ThursdayJul 2014Posted  by Laura Zolnoski in Fashion≈ Leave a commentTagsbeach, fashion, outfit, pool, style, summer, tropical, vacationTim and I have two tropical vacations coming up (Maui in September, and the Florida Keys in November), and I can’t get vacation style out of my head. Here’s how I’d style Warby Parker’s new Nancy sunglasses (above, in lemon) from day to night. {hat, sandals, tank, bikini, tote, shorts}Day: For our Maui trip, one of the things I’m looking forward to most is lounging poolside. This outfit would get me from the room to the pool in style, and I love that the yellow accent on the tote compliments the sunny frames.{dress, earrings, crossbody bag, wedges}Night: For everyday, I usually stick to neutrals – think tortoiseshell sunglasses, gray v-necks, and gold jewelry – but something about being on vacation makes me gravitate toward a more colorful wardrobe. Along with the yellow Warby Parker shades, this dress and earrings would be the perfect pop of color for a sunset cocktail hour on the water.Share this:MoreEmailShare on TumblrLike this:Like Loading...Stocking Up at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale19SaturdayJul 2014Posted  by Laura Zolnoski in Fashion≈ Leave a commentTagsbasics, fashion, investment, Nordstrom, sale, shopping, styleHave you shopped Nordstrom’s Annual Sale yet? This is a great time to stock up on any investment pieces you’ve been eyeing. Here are some of my favorite picks.Frye “Molly” Boots: A great investment at $280 – Frye boots last forever.Pleione Blouse: Comes in 12 colors – a great basic for $37. Short sleeve, printed version here for $29.Kate Spade Teardrop Stud Earrings: Comes in 5 colors, and would go with everything. $25.Trina Turk One-Piece: Gorgeous pattern and style. $89.Michael Kors Watch: This and other styles are included in the sale. This one is $75 off at $150. Take a look at the Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs options, too.Kate Spade Lottie Pump: Really wishing I could justify these! $219.Michael Kors Jet Set Tote: This line is the best for travel; comes in 5 colors. $152.Share this:MoreEmailShare on TumblrLike this:Like Loading.