Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Vested Interest

  • Black top, worn as a vest, Nordstrom
  • Aqua undershirt, Mervyn's
  • White cropped pants, Land Bryant
  • Necklace, The Difference

It was predicted to be around 90 today, but it's the last day of September, so I didn't feel I could go sleeveless. Instead, I put one of my favorite tops over another favorite top for a vest look. Made it feel a bit more fallish, but both shirts are very light so I wasn't hot at all. Very comfy!

Monday, September 29, 2008

I have no title

Honestly, nothing witty is coming to mind, oh well.

  • Black top, Lane Bryant
  • Coral Cami, The Difference
  • Aqua capris, Lane Bryan
  • Shoes,
  • Necklace, The Difference
  • Earrings, Fred Meyer

It's hot and I'm tired. Anymore questions?

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Ahoy, Me Mateys!

  • Black top, worthington
  • Red top, Petite Pois
  • Pants, Kohl's
  • Jewelry, The Difference
  • Shoes,

Last Friday was talk like a pirate day, and I wish I'd dreamed this outfit up for then because it definitely is getting me into a piratey mood. Arrrr!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Feeling Frumpy

  • Black top, Lane Bryant
  • Green cami, St John's Bay
  • Gray pants, Lane Bryant
  • Green Shoes, Paola
  • Necklace, unknown

I'm feeling quite frumpy and uninspired today. I was able to talk with my fashion consultant and get some ideas from her, so I feel better now. I played with my clothes when I got home and am fairly satisfied with the clothes I plan on wearing tomorrow. At least, they look good on the hanger. I've also been cleaning out the ol' closet and even rediscovered a few things I'd forgotten about, so hopefully that will help.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Shades of blue (and grey)

  • Blazer, Axcess
  • Blue sleeveless top, JC Penney
  • White 3/4 sleeve tee, Port Authority
  • Pants, Lane Bryant
  • Shoes, Franco Sarto
  • Jewelery, The Difference

Is it gray or grey? I never know, and I can't decide which I prefer. Oh well!

Two realizations - one, these pants are too short for these heels. I need to try them with flats. If they are still too short, I'll need to either modify they (crop, or add something to the bottom to make them longer) or thrift them. I may just throw them in the bag for Salvation Army - they are 6 years old, after all - but at the same time, I enjoy having something other than black, brown and grey in in my pants repertoire.

The second realization - I get more dressed up than my colleagues. It draws a lot of comments. I wish I was confident in jeans a tshirt, but I'm just not. I need to be dressed up to feel good about myself and feel confident that I know what I'm doing. The way I'm dressed definitely affects my outlook and the way I teach. So I guess I'll just continue to be overdressed.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Preppy in Pearls

  • Cardigan, Lane Bryant
  • Ivory top, GNW
  • Brown lace cami, The Difference
  • Brown pinstripe pants, Ann Taylor Outlet
  • Brown Loafers, no idea
  • Pearl necklace, gifted

I feel very preppy today, what with the pearls and all. A little stepford wife-ish or something. It's fun, but not very "me." I think the next time I wear the pearls I need to funk up the outfit a little, and the next time I wear the outfit I need to funk up the jewelry. It's all a little too predictable.

I also need to find new brown shoes. I have had these for ages, but they are beginning to fall apart. Not to mention, the have these little hooks on the outside. Today I was standing in front of the class as we were having a discussion. One of my students was saying something, but I couldn't hear him so I took a step toward him. I'd had my feet crossed at the ankles, and as I stepped I realized my shoes were hooked together. I fell into a (thankfully unoccupied) seat in the front row and my shoes came flying off. We all had a good laugh over it, but I think it's time to find some shoes without hooks!