Back to School Night

Back to School Night was a success! Even though I probably talked a mile a minute, out of nervousness (ie terror), the parents were great. It is so much more difficult to stand up and talk in front of a room full of adults, than children. Feedback was positive and I feel like I set the tone for a wonderful year.

I wore this dress as a skirt again. Last time I paired it with a green cardigan and tucked a blouse up, held in place with a belt. Today I opted for a grey sweater and instead tucked the top half of the dress down, making it a high-waisted skirt, so I could tuck the shirt in. These darn shoes kill my feet but I continue to wear them.

**Sorry for the weird grainy photos...indoor photos at 10 pm. sigh, long day

Little Miss Teacher Maam

top: Old Navy

skirt: Anthropologie clearance

sweater: GAP clearance

belt: Target

wedges: Mia sale

necklace and pin: Unpossible Cuts

Week one is half way over and i am surviving. Heck, I'm thriving! I love my new class and I love my new grade level. I was so worried that such a big change (from 1st and 2nd to 5th) would kill me or I would just plain suck. Now that things are going I am feeling so much better. I always know I am in my dark place whenI stop posting b/c if I am not posting it's b/c I am busy and stressed out. Once life and I calm down, I jump right back in.

fresh for Monday

maxi dress: Target
tshirt: Storyville
sandals: H&M

School starts tomorrow!! I spent another long day holed up in my classroom getting ready. My goal was to be out by late afternoon so I could relax all evening and be fresh Monday morning. I left at 6, got some delicious cioppino from a place in the Castro and enjoyed it with a glass of wine. Ahhhhh. It feels good to be ready for all those not-so-little 5th grade munchkins to show up at my door tomorrow morning.

hot for mocassins

top: H&M
button up: GAP
shorts: Vietnam
socks: Kohl's
mocassins: Target
necklace: Antique store in GA

I wore too many layers here. In my defense, it was chilly when I got up and left the city. I actually had a jacket on as well. The bay area is tricky like that. By 11 am in the east bay, it was waaaaay too hot for mocassins. This striped top from H&M has been tricky to wear. It is cute and has interesting details like the eyelet top and a zipper in the back, but it is cut weird. The button up shirt underneath works if you ask me.

Is this a caftan?

dress: resale from Chula Art
slip: thrifted
belt: Target
wedges: Dolce Vita for Target
necklace: Sway
bunny pin: Unpossible Cuts

And what exactly is a caftan? I don't really know but I feel like I should wear a turban when wearing one. I got this from a little resale stand at the Haight Street Art Walk a few weeks back. I like it but I am not sure that I like it on me. I've read a number of fellow bloggers who have discussed this same thought. Wearing things for fashion...because you like the item and it is a mean of expressing yourself, versus wearing things that look good on you and flatter your shape. I do not believe the two are mutually exclusive but at times I know I wear things that are not flattering. Maybe it's because I like the pattern or find the shape/cut unique. For me clothing is an expression and on days like today I just might be saying "Hey, look at me and this horribly unflattering caftan! I am on my way to find a matching turban so I can really turn heads!"

Mustache Love

dress: Sway clearance
slip: Anthropologie
Romance boots: Seychelle's
owl necklace: Sway
mustache necklace: Unpossible Cuts

Wooo! Today is a hot one! Feels like summer in the city and sadly, I am east bay bound. The count down continues until the first day of school and the pressure is on to get started. I realized, after a conversation with a positive, enthusiastic teacher, that I need to surround myself with that more often. Just talking to someone who was so excited reminded me how excited I am by what I do. It is SOOOOOO easy to get caught up in complaints (because the job is hard), but I am not that kind of teacher or person. So hooray for all the teachers out there who love the challenge of starting from scratch year after year. The thrill outweighs the burden.

one time wear

top: vintage resale
shorts: American Eagle tights/belt; Target
wedges: Forever 21
purse: Let Them Eat Cake
sand dollar pendant: made by my Grandma

I thought I was not a shorts person but the frequency in which I have been pulling out shorts begs to differ. I bought these tights with my fuchsia pencil skirt in mind, after seeing an ad of a woman wearing all fuchsia. It didn't work out and I have been at a loss as to how to wear them. They were perfect for this all denim look. The short shorts and high wedges made me feel like I had legs for days. Of course, I figure out how to wear these tights and I promptly rip them before noon. At least I got one wear out of them.