In Dinner for Shoes episode 54, Bolognese + Black Friday, host Sarah Wasilak invites Wedding Emergency Stylist Risa Kostis onto the podcast to chat about her brand The Rescue Kit Company, which helps prevent and solve wedding wardrobe disasters. Risa also shares the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals she recommends 2025 brides take advantage of this year, and then Sarah shares some of her own suggestions and tips for fashion folks shopping Cyber Week sales. Finally, Sarah tries Risa’s favorite dish, bolognese, despite a few DoorDash-ridden hiccups in the process.

THIS DINNER

Bolognese from Napoli’s Pizza in Hoboken, NJ

THESE SHOES

Schutz Maryana Pointed Toe Boot

THIS OUTFIT 

Shop my look

Donna Karan Rain Jacket Khaki Trench

Jenny Bird necklace

THESE CHAPTERS

7:20 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

12:37 - RISA KOSTIS INTERVIEW

38:08 - NAPOLI’S BOLOGNESE

44:12 - BFCM FASHION DEALS

THESE BF/CM DEALS

TRENCH COAT

Under 1,000 https://www.thereformation.com/products/veda-beck-leather-trench/1316153ODM.html 

Over 1,000 https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/burberry-check-pattern-cotton-trench-coat-item-20583272.aspx 

Under 500

https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/ganni-checkered-lapel-belted-trench-coat-item-24220293.aspx 

BAG

Over 1,000

https://www.fwrd.com/product-burberry-large-knight-hobo-bag-in-cocoa/BURF-WY180/

Under 1,000 https://www.modaoperandi.com/women/p/cult-gaia/reina-clutch/638889

Under 200

https://www.coachoutlet.com/products/nolita-19/CR364-SV%2FBK.html

BOOTS

Under 200

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/schutz-maryana-pointed-toe-boot-women/5173112

Over 1,000 https://www.modaoperandi.com/women/p/balenciaga/knf-belt-boot-m110/596557

Under 500

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/staud/shoes/over-the-knee/cami-suede-over-the-knee-boots/1647597317100632

LUGGAGE

Under 1,000

https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/louis-vuitton-pre-owned-1994-keepall-50-travel-bag-item-27059941.aspx

Under 500

https://www.awaytravel.com/suitcases/trunk

Under 200

https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/hue-carry-on-luggage-with-pocket/hazel

JEWELRY

Under 200

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/nura-freshwater-pearl-ring/7487440

Above 1,000

https://www.shopbop.com/chanel-gold-medallion-chainbelt-what/vp/v=1/1500513777.htm

Under 500

https://www.fwrd.com/product-completedworks-the-temporal-anamoly-necklace-in-freshwater-pearl-cz/CRKF-WL57

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by Fully Alive Photography, Sarah Wasilak, The Rescue Kit Company, Yelp, Reformation, Farfetch, FWRD, Moda Operandi, Coach Outlet, Nordstrom, Net-A-Porter, Shopbop, Away, and Calpak.

is made with love.

Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. 

Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email.

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