High Tops and Stripes

Dress: Forever 21 // Shoes: Old Navy // Sunglasses (similar on sale under $10!) // Bag: ASOS // Hat: Forever 21 // Lips: YSL Glossy Stain

This 80's inspired wall has been taunting me for two years now whenever I leave my Bar Method class in Wicker Park. I always want to shoot in front of it but any time I'm over there it's either pre or post workout which leaves me alone or sweaty. Neither make for a pretty blog post.

This particular day though I had my friend Amy and her baby (off to my left, out of the picture in her stroller) meet me to do this shoot really quick. Finally, success!

Overalls for Fall

American Eagle Overalls // Coach Nicola loafers // ASOS bag // Phillip Lim for Target Scarf // Stylemint Tee // Urban Outfitters Hat // Burberry Lip Stick

There is so much I'm loving in this outfit. These overall are practically all I wear every weekend since I got them and I'm really having fun styling them in so many different ways. These Coach loafers are pretty much the only shoes I can seem to wear all day on my feet at school. They are so darn comfortable I can't imagine wearing anything else. Not to mention the color goes with everything and they even look great with dresses and skirts. And then we have this hat. Hats are my favorite part of Fall, and this one is turning out to be my favorite by far. Get ready to see all these items on heavy rotation over here on HPS.

These Days Are Mine

This outfit was worn on a very special day: the last day of school! There were no students there, so we wore whatever would be comfortable for moving boxes of teaching supplies into cabinets and closets. But I, being the organizational freak that I am, was able to quickly put all my pink-labeled bins neatly away in my storage closet with the help of about 90 11-year-old in less than a day! This left me with a whole lot of nothing to do but help fellow teachers with their rooms. 

We were dismissed early and a few of us went to brunch to celebrate our new-found freedom. I wore this tee shirt with the days of the week on it to symbolize the days that I am now gaining as my own! Monday through Friday belongs to ME til August 25th, and I plan on enjoying every moment!

Tee: J. Crew (had my eye on this teacher-appropriate tee for a while now) // Shoes: ASOS // Shorts: LOFT (similar in stripes) // Lips: Revlon Colorburst Stick in "Standout" // Watch: La Mer  // Bucket bag: ASOS

Anthropologie Peplum Top

First of all, I just wanted to thank everyone who came out to LOFT last night! I had so much fun and loved seeing each and every one of you! Hope you all had as much fun as I did.

I found this scalloped peplum top in the Anthropologie fresh cuts section and couldn't wait to wear it, so that's just what I did that very weekend. For the early part of the day this outfit was fine for the outdoor party we attended, but as the night went on it got so chilly that I had to throw on my Lulu hoodie that I keep in my car. Very chic, I know.

Btw, don't mind the bit of bra showing through the peep hole on the back. I'm just going to pretend I meant for it to show.

And finally a teacher rant. Can I just say how nice it is to only carry a purse (now on sale for only $34) instead of a massive tote with my life jammed in it. During the school year I have no choice but to carry a giant bag but with summer break it's small bag and wristlet central around here! I'm loving the lack of back pain and not looking like a bag lady!

Bag // Zara sandals (old but cute option here) // Zara skort (identical here for under $20)// Anthropologie top // Charming Charlie Necklace // Sunglasses