Baby it's COLD outside

Thursday was second day in a row schools all over my area (including mine) have closed due to cold weather. (Around -35 with the wind chill, yikes)

Yesterday (Wed) I lounged around in my pajamas all day, and worked on my business taxes. I felt like a bum and didn't get much accomplished. Today I decided to actually get dressed (hah!) do my make-up, and take an outfit photo. Keepin' it simple with a nice warm sweater, but that's how it is these days.

I'm lucky I got dressed at all!

Jeans: Denizen via Target

Sweater: Old Navy

Earrings: super old via Claires/the Icing

Coral

Jeans: Denizen by Lee via Targe

Sweater: Old Navy

Scarf: CJ Banks Outlet

Earrings: Charming Charlie

Nothing like a bright cheery outfit to break up all these dreary  days eh? I got the scarf at a store I don't normally shop in ( I think this stores target demographic is more...middle aged women?) But while outlet shopping I always try to pop in everywhere and look for sales on accessories. You never know what you might find. I think this scarf was on sale for about 6 or 7 bucks. Score!

New specs

After over a year of debating and hemming and hawing, I think I finally settled on buying these frames from Warby Parker. My prescription expires in Nov so I kinda sorta need to order them like, now. No more procrastination!

Jeans: Denizen by Levi via Target
Sweater: Old Navy (last season)
Necklace: Love Culture
Glasses: Warby Parker

I do love the whole concept of warby parker...I just really had a difficult time choosing a frame that was ginormo for my already small face...but I think these fit the bill. And I love that they also donate a pair of glasses for every pair purchases. Win win win. (For me, my wallet, and someone else) =)

Bullying Prevention

Today is supposed to be bullying awareness/prevention....by wearing blue. (It's a school thing?) So, here is my seriously over blue outfit with blue scarf, blue sweater, and blue jeans. And purple shoes just because.

 

Shoes: Old Navy (old)

Jeans: Denizen by Lee via Target
Sweater: Old Navy (last season)
Scarf: Thrifted

Linking up with Let It Shine

Cardigan Love

I'm trying to work on going outside of my comfort zone a little more with clothes that I purchase/will purchase...because I feel like alot of what I've been buying has been somewhat more of the staples or basics for my wardrobe since trying to restart in the area of my style a couple years ago. So, the other day I wore this cardigan, which I got as a gift. I like the color, but most likely would not have picked it out for myself due to the textures lace pattern on the pockets and on the back.


There are some style bloggers I follow that I just really emulate what I wish my style actually was, and I've realized I'm not quite getting there because 1. my job type does in fact limit what is practical (elementary art teacher) and 2. I'm just not taking risks with my style. Example one, I wear black slacks probably 90% of the time.

In an effort to kind of spice things up and open my eyes more to things I like but might not reach for myself, I signed up to do Stitch Fix. My first fix is coming at the end of October. I'm pretty excited, I'm just really hoping  they will take my request to heart and try to find me the most budget friendly items (on average I think items are around 60$?)

Anywho, stay tuned for that, and as I try to spice it up a little more and take more fashion risks.

Jeans: Denizen via Target
Tank:Gap, same style found at H&M
Cardi: H&M
Necklace: Gift via one of those home party type brands

Perfect Plaid

Top: H&M
Jeans:Kohls

I am so obsessed with plaid. It's my thing now. I really have to resist buying every type of plaid shirt I see in a store. For reals. I used to be really anti plaid, but now I love it. Can't get enough!

Disclaimer...this is an old post but I went to edit the labels and now it shows up as much more recent. Dunno what's up with that, but there you go!