Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Today I went with this outfit. I really like this tipped cardigan, and it went beautifully with the ruffled tee.
Super 120s Wool Skirt in Navy, J.Crew; Ruffle Stripe Tee in Indigo/Red, Talbots; Navy Tipped V-neck Boyfriend Cardigan in Red, Talbots; Hue Tights in Navy, Macy's; Jewelry, Designed by Denée.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Today I went with a very casual look of just sweater and jeans. I added these very comfortable shoes with a cuffed bottom to the pants. So cute!!! The weather today was definitely sweater worthy -- snow is in the forecast for Wednesday.
Merino Tippi Sweater in Embroidered Tile, J.Crew; Modern Skinny Jeans, Loft; Jewelry, Macy's.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

This is what I wore to church today. Yes, it's tights weather here in Utah. I really love this cashmere sweater -- it feels like fall while it's using colors from my colors that look good on me. Win, Win!
Tahari Black Pleat Bottom Skirt; Macy's; Hue Tights in Rose Pink, Macy's; Travelers Black Tank, Chicos; Earrings Chicos. I am wearing my new Lonna Shooties that I got for an amazing price!

Friday, November 7, 2014

Today was the UCTE conference. I couldn't sleep all night -- unfortunately fairly normal for me for a big event. I had decided to wear the outfit to the right. I wanted to look professional but also look fun and be comfortable. I find Hue tights to be very comfortable as long as I avoid the control top ones. This Anthropologie skirt is extremely comfortable as well. I added a linen sweater from Talbots in the kelly green color and went with minimal jewelry and a small bag to just hold my iPad mini, iPhone and other little essentials like lip gloss. My painted black Børn oxfords are some of the most comfortable shoes I own, and the black tights with them gave me the long leg line to let me wear them.
Of course, as a presenter, I brought a huge black tote filled with my Mac and other needed items like 75 packets to give out, but I was able to stash it in the room I was going to present in, thank goodness. It weighed a ton.
Anyway, I felt fun and fabulous presenting, and I even got applause when I was done. I got a lot of good ideas from the conference -- the keynote speaker had a lot of good ideas for using iPads in the classroom -- I'll have to remember those to use with my new iPad minis.
On the down side, I am still suffering from some kind of bugaboo that leaves me feeling weak and nauseated at times and gives me a headache. I haven't had my flu shot yet, but this doesn't really feel like the flu. I had a few times at the conference when I felt downright ill, but I managed to work through it.
Tracy Reese Blockprint Pencil Skirt in Orange, Anthropologie; Weekender Roll-Neck Sweater in Parrot Green, Talbots; Tahari Jacket in Black, Macy's; Hue Tights in Black, Macy's; Haircalf Leather Top-Tab Crossbody Bag in Black/Ivory, Talbots; Jewelry, Macy's and Banana Republic

Blog Giveaway

Three people entered my giveaway, so I am going to have three winners. Unfortunately, I don't see contact information for TeachRuiz and living with grace. Please contact me with your shipping information, and I'll send you a surprise package. The other winner is the lovely Gigi from Gigi's Gone Shopping. Thanks for celebrating with me!

Thursday, November 6, 2014

I've been feeling under the weather all week. Normally I would go ahead and teach anyway because it's so much work to get a sub. Today I decided to go ahead and get a sub because I was going to have one tomorrow because I am presenting at the UCTE conference. I figured I already had to do a sub plan, so why not take a day to try to feel better and have more time to prepare for the conference. Anyway -- I did and consequently spent the day in grubbies. If I had got dressed today, this outfit might have been fun to try -- I do love mint or turquoise with red -- it's just so cheerful. Have I told you how much fun I've been having lately on Polyvore creating outfit combinations from clothes I have? It's rather addicting.
NYDJ Alisha Skinny Jeans in Mint, Nordstrom; Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater in Red, Talbots via Ebay, Jewelry, Kohls.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

This is not the most inspired outfit ever, but I haven't felt very well for the past couple of days, and this was about all I could manage. My magenta hoodie is a sweater, but it is exactly that color. I sweetened up the outfit with pearly bling.
Denim Stretch Jeans, Coldwater Creek; Boy Shirt in Dots, J. Crew; Jewelry, Talbots, Banana Republic and Macy's; Magenta Sweater Hoodie, Chicos.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Today felt like a good day to go purple. I like to add a little touch of yellow to it. I was actually seriously debating whether or not I felt well enough to go to work today, but the insanity of getting a sub won out, and I went to work anyway.
Watercolor Garden Pencil Skirt; J.Crew; Purple Cashmere Audrey Sweater, Talbots; Cobalt Jacket, Talbots; Jewelry, Macy's, Kohl's, and Ily Couture.

Monday, November 3, 2014

For this rather hectic Monday, I went with a stripe shirt, cardigan, and jeans. I blinged it up with my acai jewelry.
Baby Cable Cardigan in Grenadine, Talbots; Pima Cotton Stripe Tee in Persimmon/Red, Talbots; Stretch Denim Jeans, Coldwater Creek; Jewelry, USF.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Today is the 1000th post I've made on this blog. My style has evolved quite a bit -- I'm much more daring with color now than I used to be. To celebrate this milestone achievement, I'm sponsoring my first ever blog giveaway -- a surprise package of blingety bling bling -- necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, if you want them. (And if you read this blog, you'll know I have great bling.)
If you are interested in entering the giveaway, please leave a comment below with your contact information. I will randomly choose a winner from the entries. The contest will end at midnight on Thursday, November 6th. Thanks to all of you, and good luck!
Now, as far as outfits go, I decided to go very retro for this 1000th outfit. These are all items I've had for about ten years or so -- it just seemed in keeping with the theme of the day. Ironically, this is nothing too colorful or crazy, but today was Sunday, I am leading the little kids in primary music, so I have to move around a lot, and it felt like something I could wear to church and not freeze in. Today was tights day -- the first day to wear tights this year.
Super 120s Wool Skirt in Navy, J.Crew; Hue Tights in Navy, Macy's; Travelers Tank in Navy, Chicos; Chain Pullover in Navy, Talbots; Jewelry, Talbots, Banana Republic, and Macy's.

October 2014 Purchases

Once again I snuck in at $100. I was finally able to use my $10 Gap/BR/Old Navy reward (that I kept using and then returning the items and getting the reward back) on the flannel shirt which is why it was so cheap.
I think I am fully stocked in blue and green sweaters now. I know I'd sworn off J. Crew for sweaters (pilling), but I loved the colors on these, so I bit. We shall see...
Now I am mainly looking for an "I can't live without it" orange blazer and anything with a bold black and white pattern. I read recently that most people wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time. I guess that means most of us need a little less wardrobe than we think. I do know that I have about five pairs of jeans, but I only really wear one of them most of the time. Hmmm.....

Stay tuned, because tomorrow will be my 1,000th blog post, and I am hosting my first giveaway ever!!!!