Matchy-Matchy

{top: nordstrom (other colors) | pants: ny & co (other colors) (similar) | wedges: toms (similar) | necklace: etsy}

I tend to steer clear of matchy-matchy outfits, but this one kind of happened by accident. I'd been wanting to wear my Toms wedges because all the little girls in my class are obsessed with Toms. (Look at me, still dressing for children...) This top looked way more creamsicle-colored than coral when it was hanging in my closet... and then I stepped into the sunlight and paired it with these shoes! I was concerned with looking like I tried too hard to match, but turns out it was a big hit! A lot of teachers (and students) complimented this outfit. Maybe I need to start color-coordinating more often...

...Nah!

Little Black Dress & D'Orsay Flats

{dress: target (similar) (similar) | belt: kohl's | flats: breckelle's via amazon}

I have to admit, I've been searching for something to say about this outfit for the past couple days, and I'm coming up a little blank. How much is there to say about an LBD? I guess I'll just shoot the breeze with ya!

This dress is really easy and comfy and has a cool texture. I belted it to be a little more flattering. Plus, I love these d'orsay flats. I was kind of unsure about d'orsay flats when they first came on the scene, but the more I saw Chelsea wear hers, the more I wanted my own pair! When Clinton Kelly pinned these bad boys, and I saw that they came in so many colors, I realized I'd found the d'orsay jackpot! I mulled over my color choice for a bit and finally chose this blush-colored pair... I am definitely fiending for more, but I'll try to hold out for little while longer. ;)

I totally apologize if this bored anyone half to death haha. What do you do to cure "bloggers block?"

You're Gonna Hear Me Roar

{jacket: j. crew | tee: ann taylor (similar) | skirt: urban outfitters (similar) | shoes: tory burch | watch: marc by marc jacobs}

I've had this tee and this skirt for a long time and haven't worn either more than once or twice, so I'm glad I have the opportunity to dress up a bit more at work this year!  Leopard is my favorite print, so I fell in love with this tee at first sight! Paired with some classic and comfy basics, this tee got to be a stand-out and make a little noise of its own!

Friday's Fancies: Transition Time

{tank (similar) (similar) / necklace / sandals / cutoffs (similar) (similar) / scarf / sweater (similar) (similar) / watch / tights / booties (similar) (similar)}

I will keep pretending that Fall is creeping up on us, even though it is still a good 100 degrees outside! Yipes! Either way, somehow someway, the weather is (or will be!) getting cooler, and it's time to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall! I wanted to give you all an idea of how you could take your cutoffs into colder weather! While you've been wearing them with your sandals and tanks for summer, add a pair of tights and some cold-weather accessories like a scarf and booties to a cozy sweater, and you can take those jean shorts right on into winter!

"Casual" Friday

{cardigan: target | shirt: eshakti | jeans: gap | wedges: target}

Some people refer to wearing jeans on Fridays as "Casual" Friday. I'd like to refer to this particular Friday as "Exhausted" Friday, or "Lazy" Friday, or "Dead Tired Friday." I, being the responsible adult that I am, stayed up a bit too late on Thursday night and was not happy to wake up at 5:30am Friday, so I took advantage of a Friday jeans day. (FYI: The teachers at my school seem to consider every day Casual Friday, but I am keeping up my "teacher clothes" persona up as long as I can!) I figured that a flared leg kicks denim up a notch, so I pulled these wide-leg babies out of the back of my closet and they are officially back in the rotation!

I actually really liked this outfit, but I looked so tired in all of the photos that this is all you get! ;)

Seersucker on Stripes on Nautical for Back to School Night

{dress: forever 21 (similar) (similar) | loafers: love culture (similar) | belt: american apparel | cardigan: old navy | necklace: baublebar | watch: marc by marc jacobs}

So, I'm super into this outfit. I randomly decided to pair these seersucker stripes with the thicker striped loafers, and added the rope belt because I thought it put it right over the edge into nautical. And I LOVED it.

I am kind of shocked by how impressed I was looking at these photos haha. Honesty time: I'm a bit self-deprecating much of the time, so it's rare that I look at myself in the mirror or in a photo and am super thrilled by what I see. I'm well aware that for every body type, there are certain silhouettes of clothing that are more flattering than others, and oftentimes, I choose to ignore that fact. I have what I suppose could be referred to as an "hourglass" figure (translation: large chest and equally as large hips...), which, I have to admit, seems a lot better on Scarlett Johanssen than it does on my own body. However, there was something A+ about this dress. I think this cinched waist is super flattering to my figure! Maybe it's time to get serious about rethinking my oversized tees! ;)

P.S. Today is the last day to enter my BIG ASOS GIVEAWAY - enter while you can!

Olive + Plaid on the First Day of School

{shirt: luna (similar) (similar) | skirt: target | cardigan: nordstrom (similar) | flats: target (similar) (similar) | bag: steve madden (similar)}

I have officially finished my first week of student teaching! I've gotten into the swing of the 1st grade routine, observed a week's worth of awesome instruction from my master teacher, and enjoyed being around some super adorable kiddos! I've also worn some well-planned "teacher outfits," roasted in the 100-degree weather in said "teacher outfits," and am looking forward to planning some warmer-weather "teacher outfits." All ideas welcome! ;)

Now, onto week 2!