Friday, January 10

This is going to be a quick post.  I'm in a bad mood and I don't know why.  I had a great day at work.  I got complimented about a million times on my sweatshirt.  I found this to be funny because, come on, it's a sweatshirt with lace.  It's not exciting at all.  But you never know what will tickle the fancy of the masses.

Sweatshirt: Forever 21
Jeans: American Eagle
Necklace: Kohl's
Booties: Target (actually I think they are technically house shoes, but don't tell anybody!)

And, thanks to Danielle at A Little Bit of WoWe, I am rocking my third-day hair.  YESSSSS.

Thursday, January 9

I had a completely different outfit planned for today, but I just wasn't feeling in the mood for it.  I pulled this outfit out of the closet instead.  I am a little ashamed to admit it, but I have over a month's worth of outfits already planned out.  At least I don't have to do much thinking at five in the morning, when I'm still groggy and I'm lucky not to trip on the dog toy on the way to the closet.

I took some advice from the lovely Yasi at Hello Gorgeous.  She suggested that, in the cold winter months, you wear your warm boots in and out and change into your awesome, pretty shoes once you get inside.  Why was this such a duh moment for me?  How did I not think of this, ever?  Anyway, I've been doing it this week, and it has been awesome.  And by week, I mean the past two days I've been at work.  The thing I love most about it is that I have been able to change into my comfy booties as soon as the students walk out of the room.  :)

Beige Sweater: Ann Taylor
Belt: Banana Republic
Skirt: H&M
Leopard Flats: Target
Necklace: Wet Seal
Chevron Bracelets: from a boutique in OK

Wednesday, January 8

Today was the first day back to work.  We had two days off for freezing temperatures.  Today was actually a really good day with the kiddos.  I made most of my classes read silently for most of the class period and they did wonderfully.  I love my good students!

I went for jewel tones and lace today.  If you look closely, even my necklace is lace-like.  I got it at Francesca's when they were having a buy one, get one for $5 deal.  I got a necklace for my mom, and then one for myself (naturally).  I wore my kitten heels with this outfit, but I think my booties would have looked just as cute--I just can't wear much of a heel when I'm on my feet all day.

Green Top: Express
Lace Skirt: JcPenney
Necklace: Francesca's
Black Fleece-lined Tights: some store in NYC that I cannot remember
Kitten Heels: Union Bay

Monday, January 6

No school Monday due to temperatures: it was -32 with windchill most of the day.  And yes, that is a negative sign in front of the numbers.  I had to venture out to get a space heater to prevent my pipes from freezing up in the garage.  Thankfully, it has worked so far.

I wanted to wear something warm, so skirts and dresses, my go-to outfit pieces, were out of the question.  I stuck to comfort and simplicity.  I love the fit of these blue pants and wear them quite often. The black top is loose and yet not too loose, a bonus when you (*ahem* I) eat to much at Christmas and need to hide the resulting weight gain.

Scarf: bought from a street vendor in NYC
Black Top: H&M
Blue Pants: Kohl's
Brown Boots: Born (bought at Dillard's)

School has also been canceled for Tuesday.  I don't know what I'm going to do with myself.  I've already cleaned the house multiple times.  I don't want to leave when the wind chill is so very cold, even though I have things to do in my classroom.  I feel like I'm playing hooky!

Saturday, January 4

I have a confession to make.  If left to my own devices, this is the type of outfit I will choose to wear.

Gray Sweater: Forever 21
Black Yoga Pants: Target
Animal Print Scarf: The Mustard Seed
Tan Booties: Target

It is comfortable.  It is stretchy.  It is warm.  And it is extremely ugly.  But guess what?  Today I just didn't care.  This is what I chose to wear.  Honestly, I only threw on the scarf to head out to Walmart and Walgreens to pick up  a few things before the snow hits.  It's my last weekend before school starts up.  

I spent all afternoon planning lessons.  Tomorrow I need to go to school and rearrange some things in my room.  Time for a fresh start!

Winter Break

I should have warned everyone that I would be out of town for Winter Break.  I left on the 21st to visit family and had little to no internet access for the past two weeks.  It was wonderful.  Minus the really bad cold I had on Christmas!

Here are outfits I actually captured on camera from the past two weeks.  Now that I'm back, I'll be able to blog regularly again.

Blue Dress: Altar'd State
Gray Cardigan: Sears, I think (it was a gift from my grandma)
Belt: Target
Gray Sweater Tights: H&M
Gray Boots: Payless

Black Dress: Francesca's
Emerald Pants: Express
Dotted Belt: LOFT
Red Tights: Walmart
Black Heels: Union Bay
Necklace: Kohl's

UGLY SWEATER DAY!
Santa Shirt: Walmart
Sweater: Borrowed from a friend
Santa Earrings: gift from my husband's grandma…enough said
Jeans: Se7en from Lane Bryant
Boot Socks: Target
Black Boots: Kohl's

White Sweater: JcPenney
Houndstooth Skirt: Ross
Black Tights: Sam's Club Fleece Lined
Black Booties: Kohl's
Necklace: J.Crew Outlet
Bracelet: Victoria's Secret

Sequin Pocket Racerback: Ross
Black Cardigan: Charlotte Russe (gift from hubby)
Necklace: Forever 21 (gift from hubby)
Jeans: Se7en from Lane Bryant
Black Boots: Kohl's

Mint Bow Shirt: Dillard's
Jeans: Se7en from Lane Bryant
Moccasins: Montauks bought at an Indian trading store in Oklahoma

My beautiful new moccasins.  SO comfortable!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  Mine was awesome.

Tuesday, December 17

Trendy Tuesday everyone!!  Today is Red and White.

My interpretation is a bit of a nod to one of my style icons: Yasi at Hello Gorgeous.  She wore a similar outfit here.  I wish I could look as polished as she does every single day.

Today I felt pretty put-together though.  Even though the day was absolutely crazy and I was so super busy.  My brain was practically dead by the end after grading over 60 Scarlet Letter tests.  GAH!

Sweater: LOFT
Dress: Target
Necklace: eBay
Tights: Walmart
Belt: Target
Shoes: Payless

Also, this is second day hair.  I'd try for third day hair, but with how long my hair is now, I really need to wash it every couple of days and deep condition it to keep it from feeling brittle. I love that I can curl my hair and get away with the curls for 2-3 days!