bump week 28 part 2

top: Motherhood Maternity

jeans: Old Navy

boots: Target

jacket: Forever 21

Week 28 again. I may be getting overzealous with the bump posts, or maybe I finally have leisure time for the first time in a long time. School starts back shortly and I imagine I will be overworked and exhausted again. Well, not exhausted. Since being pregnant I go to bed around 8:30 or 9, so I am not exhausted. But going to bed that early leaves no time for anything but my ridiculous 9-10 hour work day, dinner, and one episode of the Office before I am ready for bed. Jeremie tells everyone how I try to start dozing off on the couch around 7:30 and it's true some nights.

I will probably laugh at myself in a few weeks and take this back, but I have really been loving pregnancy. I have felt great and love the experience of growing and changing as our baby grows inside me. Granted I've been lucky thus far. Hardly any nausea in the first trimester and overall I have not had any difficult side effects or symptoms. Again, I am sure my days are numbered, but I am truly enjoying them. 

scenic route to Burnet

I had been back in Texas and have tons and tons of catching up to do. While I was not posting for the past two weeks, I have been taking outfit photos. I am pretty excited about the two places I took my photos at. Since I have sooooo much catching up to do, I am just going to work my way backwards.

I drove all over central Texas in the 5 days I was there, visiting as many relatives as I could. On Friday I drove from my grandma's house in San Antonio to my stepmom's family in Burnet, Tx. Along 281 I past the most awesome building. I made a u turn and doubled back just to take some outfit photos. You have to agree that it was worth it.

  jacket: Target sale

sweater: Target Sale

button up: Old Navy resale

skirt: H&M gift (Thanks Beth)

tights: Anthropologie clearance

heels: Lele Rose for Payless sale

necklace: unpossible cuts

smug

jacket: resale from Crossroads
top: H&M
button up: Old Navy clearance
jeans: $20 at Target!!
boots: Simply Vera Wang from Kohl's clearance

Spring break is here and though the weather is grey and I feel super mellow, I am positively thrilled to have the whole week with no work! Since the weather here in Oakland is not cooperating I am taking off for sunnier warmer climates. Texas here I come! My lucky stars must have all aligned because my best friend is able to take a couple days off, have her mom watch my goddaughter, thereby allowing her to road trip to Austin with me. I can't imagine a more perfect way to spend this week off.

This blue grey outfit is a direct result of the blue mood pulling at me and the grey skies above. Blah! At least my $20 jeans are perfect. I just want to strut around all smirky because I didn't have to spend a bajillion dollars to find jeans that fit. But i won't cuz no one likes a smug smirker. Oh, please ignore the expression on my face in the second picture. It is definitely NOT a smirk.

9 year old approved

I was all set to get back on track with Inspiration Thursday. But then I ran errands after work and didn't get home until after dark. I had at least 3 little girls at school tell me they liked my outfit today so you know it was a good one ;) 6year olds have an eye for these things you know. Not only that but the principal told me that the 4th graders are scoping me out daily. Haha As in, "did you see what Ms........was wearing today?" Too funny.

Instead I bring you an outfit that failed to make it online in February. This was a random freak gorgeous day in the middle of cold ass February. I took the opportunity to wear shorts...and thigh highs...and red platforms. What can I say, I got excited to see the sun.








you'll have to take my word that I edited out the most boudoir-y ones. It was dark and the light was best in my room. Meh

button up : Old Navy clearance
shorts: tailor in Vietnam
stockings: Kohl's
platforms: Jeffery Campbell
necklaces: target and antique store

back in the classroom

skirt: GAP clearance
cardigan, boots, necklace: Target
button up: Old Navy clearance
tights; Kohl's

Is anyone super excited to see classroom shots again???

anyone?

no?

Awwwwww...I just can't get out the door in time to take outfit photos at home. I know the glorious scenery of the stucco walls of my building is vastly more visually stimulating than my student's art work. :) The glamorous peeling paint and maroon painted cement are striking beyond belief. And the weeds up on the terrace...lovely!!!!

Alright, I'll admit it... I do not have the guts to take my pictures beyond the gate of my building or to step outside of my classroom. There are bloggers I follow whose style isn't really my taste but who take amazing pictures. Then there are bloggers whose style I adore whose photos leave something to be desired.
I could choose a better setting myself but I am just not in a position to do that right now. Hopefully you can appreciate this for what it is :)

I hate seagulls

Saturday my little sister arrived from Texas to visit. We had a fun filled day in the city. her main thing was going to Fisherman's Wharf for chowder in a bread bowl b/c when she came last time we didn't get to do that. Not only did she get her bread bowl but she got something even better! A seagull straight up flew into my head! It didn't just buzz me. This insane seagull flew into my head. i think it's plan was to knock me to the ground and get my calamari. Had I been a small child it no doubt would have succeeded. As it was, we took cover with our food and had a story to tell over and over all day.

I was aiming for comfort and warmth with this outfit. I am not much of a hat person but they really do keep you warm. That combined with the 3 shirts, 2 skirts and tights helped me not freeze too much in the city. Such a great day!







picking my sister up at the airport

cardigan: GAP gift
button up: Old Navy sale
skirt: Forever 21
tights: Kohl's
shoes: Frye resale

Denver to Dallas

Over the break I went home by way of Denver. I flew to Denver and then drove with my best friend to Dallas. 13 hours in a car could only be bearable with a super close friend. Luckily Shannan is the best of friends and we traveled thru Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and into Texas with out wanting to kill each other. It took lots and lots of coffee but we made it.
This is the outfit I wore on the flight to Denver. Shan laughed at the fact that I got dressed up to fly but my stategy is the wear as much of my clothing on the plane as possible. That way I have more room in my suitcase. I wear bulkier items like boots or dresses and then layer it up. I am definitely layered up here.

dress, tights: Kohl's slae
button up: Old Navy clearance
Sweater: GAP clearance
belt: Target
botots: Seychelle's

Inspired by: The Clothes Horse

Okay, I have to admit what a giant dork I am. Yesterday evening, I was posting an entry and was pleasantly surprised to see that I had a few comments. Truthfully, I was more than pleasantly surprised, I was overjoyed. I think I may have squealed aloud...and done a happy dance on the couch. Wow! Such a small thing. One was from my dear roommate who encouraged me to start this blog. But the other was from a complete stranger!! Oh, it was such a lovely moment. Made me feel like a total loser for not commenting (ever) on any of the blogs I have been religiously reading for months. I adore those blogs and feel like such a jerk for lurking like some creepy stalker. So...
Dear Clothes Horse, Keiko Lynn, Orchid Grey, and Lulu Letty (and many others),
I vow to change my stalker ways and leave a little comment when i enjoy reading something on your blog or admire an outfit of yours. Granted, I love ALL of your posts so this could be daily and add up to lots of commenting. Hmmm, how about I just promise to try harder to be a considerate admiring fan of your lovely blogs.
Fondly,
Aubsent from Texas

This leads right into today's outfit. It was inspired by an outfit I came across a while ago on Rebecca of The Clothes Horse's blog. (the third one down) I loved the vivid tights with the pattern of the shirt. She's awesome.








Shirt: Old Navy sale, Skirt and Tights: Gap clearance, Shoes: Kohl's clearance, Necklace: antique store in Georgia