Solid mix.

I wore:

Target scarf

J. Crew factory sweater

Target skirt

____ tights

Steve Madden boots

Today was a grab and go kinda day where I just threw on whatever wasn't wrinkled after getting out of the shower. From the sounds of stomping around my apartment this morning, I wasn't the only one who hit the snooze one too many times.


Want to hear something funny? Nothing funny  happened today. The only time I remember laughing was at dinner when the most patriotically dressed toddler I've ever seen did a sort of jig-type of dance when his parents weren't looking. Other than that, it was a mundane day. 


Something else to talk about: how many books there are in this world. Today while planning for next semester in the library, it hit me that I will never be able to read all the books. My friend Abby has a goal of reading 65 books this year, which is incredible. But even at that rate, you couldn't read everything there was to read. 


On that note, I have to finish my reading in prep for the new semester!

Full-time first

I wore:

Gap shirt, skirt, belt

Tights from Wal-Mart

Steve Madden boots

Today was the first day of the rest of my life. It was also the first day that I began full-time student teaching (or interning, to be PC). Right now kids are taking exams, so my primary objective was to proctor and walk girls to and from the bathroom. I also laminated things.


I forgot to mention I did all that after a two hour delay! Delays and early releases are like hitting the public school jackpot. You get out of class and don't even have to make it up. I remember being excited about these when I was a student but now that I'm on the other side, I love them even more. 


The best part is that we have another delay tomorrow. Four precious sleeping hours gained all because of some rain (yep, RAIN) that came a couple days ago. Life is good.

Yesterday's brother.

I wore:

Gap sweatshirt

J.Crew Factory scarf

J.Crew cords

Steve Madden boots

Guys, guess what I did today? Well, I vowed not to shop anymore and then went to Target. I had my first setback where I purchased 2 dresses, 2 shirts and a skirt. Altogether it was $34, so I don't feel too guilty. 

And I also bought what I thought was red lipgloss. It was lipstain. Lipstain that has stayed on my lips for about 6 hours. I put it on in the parking lot because I was excited to have subtle red lips but there was NOTHING subtle about this stuff. Nobody's going to ask if maybe it's me, they'll definitely know it's Maybelline!

And now I'm sitting in my living room waiting on the repairman that was supposed to be here about 3 hours ago. Guess my sink will stay broken one more day.

Hello again!

I wore: 

Gap sweater cardigan (swardigan)

Gap gingham shirt

J.Crew Factory skirt

Steve Madden boots

Hello! I guess I got all wrapped up in gifts and exams the past month and forgot to take any pictures. Hopefully I won't forget anymore.

Yesterday was my first day back at school and it was so hard to get up while it was still dark out. Luckily it wasn't too cold and the students were too tired to make any trouble. It was funny to hear what they did over break. Some went on cruises while one guy spent his time trying to grow a soul patch. 

I feel like most of my break was spent in a car driving from one place to the next but I was able to see a TON of people. Christmas was uneventful other than getting snowed in the day afterwards. I got some awesome gifts- including these boots!

15 hours later.

Lost a bobby pin right before the timer went off!

I wore:

NY & Co. cardigan

Gap skirt

Steve Madden shoes

I want to introduce you guys to my new oxfords! They were a purchase during my shopping trip with Mom last weekend. I got them for only $30! I'm very proud of them, as you can already tell.

Looking at these pictures, I can't help but think "wow, self, you really should have sacrificed a few minutes of sleep to spruce yourself up a bit." I was a bit stressed on Wednesday when I wore this because I had to videotape a lesson at school to turn in for a final. The lesson went well and one kid made me laugh so hard that I cried- the best kind of tears.

Can you believe it's already December? I can't. I'm ready for the semester to be over but I haven't done any Christmas shopping with the exception of my two nieces who are the easiest people to buy for. I'm saving my dad for last- he returns everything anyway.

Purple rain.

I wore:

Gap jirt (jean shirt)

Target belt

J.Crew Factory skirt

Nine West boots

Usually my mother and I do not like the same things. She has to buy entire outfits instead of individual pieces. I'm the opposite- a mixer and a matcher. But she picked out this skirt for me and I love it! The purple is a great color and it's a bit more casual than my other pencil skirt.

In true form, however, she also picked out a mustard yellow cardigan and a scarf to tie it all together for me. I had to return the cardigan but I doubt they would have ever gotten worn together anyway. 

We got a lot of other great things this weekend too but my mom is literally keeping it all under wraps as most of it is for Christmas. My mom has the most willpower when it comes to not letting me have gifts early. It sure makes for a good Christmas Eve when I'm finally allowed to rip into them!

A day off

My armpit always emits sunlight. 

I wore:

Gap turtleneck

Loft skirt

Gap belt

Worthington tights

Nine West boots

I have the day off of both school and work! Yay! 

But I woke up with a sore throat. BOO.

Oh well, it's a traditional sick day- a run to the store to get cold medicine and then back to the apartment to get some work done. I would love to be in jeans and a sweatshirt but it's laundry day, so options are limited.

This skirt is insanely comfy though. It's a little bit too big though, so the belt has to stay. I rarely wear belts for their original purpose but sometimes they're just plain necessary.

Now I'm off to savor my new Natural Cherry Honey Ricola throat drops. Toodles!