St. Patrick's Day Parade of Fashion

Erin Go Bragh! Walking the #GreenLine in this year's #StPatricksDay #Parade. #HappyStPatricksDay All! via @njdotcom pic.twitter.com/12Lrvrf9JC
— Marie J. Miczak (@DoctorM) March 17, 2015

Saint Patrick's Day 2015 

I was honored to again be asked to march in a Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Freehold, New Jersey! We always have a great time and although it was VERY windy, my bonnet stayed put. Other hats were blowing in the breeze such as the one that had to be retrieved by the gentleman behind me in the above photo!

My outfit inspiration? Downton Abbey with 1920's British Isles styling. After all, St. Patrick was born in England. Here's what I'm wearing: French Cloche wool felt hat with gold buckle. Trench Coat in the color Cigar by ExOfficio. Raynia Leather Pumps by Earthies. My bag is a Python Leather Satchel by Helmer. On my green "Kiss Me I'm Irish" sash, I wore a gold Celtic Jeweled Pin.

I was very warm and comfortable despite the cooler than normal temperatures this year and wind chill. Happy Saint Patrick's Day to everyone!  PHOTO courtesy of NJ.com

Wearin' O The Green - St. Patrick's Day Style Inspirations

After the St. Patrick's Day Parade, head over to historic Junior's Cheesecake Restaurant!

NYC If you haven't made plans for St. Patrick's Day - weekend, here are some great ideas to help celebrate in traditional fashion. 

Wearin O' The Green
First of all, wear something green like my leather and fox fur trimmed hooded coat which is perfect for the "Sprinter" weather we've been having in the NYC Metro area lately. Waterproof and lined with Thinsulate - it is one of my favorite looks for 5th Ave. Pop on a warm silk and wool scarf and you'll stand out in the crowd.

Go to or BE IN a Parade
There are loads of St. Patrick's Day parades throughout NY/NJ each weekend in March. While the best may be on 5th past St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC, you can most likely find a local celebration. You just need a few Irish friends and you can have your own festivities! Here I am marching in a local St. Patty's Day Parade with my friends/family and my ribbon as a former Mrs. New Jersey America contestant.

Marching in this year's Saint Patrick's Day parade in Monmouth Co. NJ.

Erin Go Bragh - Irish Coffee
After the Parade, you'll want to warm up a bit. Here's a great authentic recipe for Irish Coffee to enjoy with friends and family. Don't forget the whipped cream!:

Add a jigger of Jameson Irish Whiskey & brown sugar to your coffee.

My Krups Latteccino set up for Irish Coffee service.

Irish Coffee Courtesy of KRUPS
8oz freshly brewed coffee
3 oz Irish whiskey
3/4 oz Brown Sugar
Tablespoon Whipped Cream

Stir the brown sugar into the hot coffee
Pour in 3 oz of the Irish whiskey
Place a small amount of whipped cream onto the top of the sweetened coffee for final taste and show

KRUPS Latteccino

KRUPS Latteccino features a modern and dynamic design complete with both an 8-cup glass coffee carafe and 8.5 oz milk frother to easily prepare froth for up to 4 beverages at once. The two-function milk frother heats milk and froths at the same time, and the easy-to-use control panel with a coffee, milk heating and milk heating and frothing button makes the machine extremely easy to operate. A cappuccino accessory is included for each pouring along with a recipe book. ($150) 


Corned Beef on Rye
After the parade, stop in at Junior's (Cheesecake) Restaurant in Brooklyn for their world famous Corned Beef or Pastrami on Rye. Their Rubens are a NYC classic served with garlic pickles, slaw, beets, Russian dressing and their own signature mustard.

Ruben's Gone Wild: Choose corned beef or Pastrami!

So put on some greenery and a smile as St. Patrick's Day is the unofficial start of spring even if the temperatures aren't quite cooperating to make it feel that way.

Drip Coffee Brewer c/o Krups