Recent Events

Lately I've been to a number of fun events, but I have worn so many unblogged outfits. Such a disgrace, I know. 

Here are a few of these outfits in case you wonder how a teacher snaps into party wear after school... or maybe not. Two of these three outfits I've worn to school, and simply changed into different shoes for the event.

First outfit up is from the Cheeky Chicago's 5th Birthday bash at the Underground, where you just know I had to get a picture on the pink carpet!

Photo credit to Megan

Skirt/ Turtleneck/ Shoes/ Wristlet/ Necklace

Next up we have the Coach Michigan Avenue event where blogger/teacher friend Peggy and I took a shameless photo with the gorgeous guest host, Sophia Bush, who was decked out head-to-toe in Coach gear (she wore the olive green leather skirt you see pictured below).

You can see more pictures from the event here.

Dress (old Banana Republic)/ Boots (old Ivanka Trump)/ Necklace/ Bag

And finally we have the Benetton Chicago Gets Tagged event where I blended in nicely with the graffiti art! See Peggy and I at michiganavemag.com.

Booties/ Skirt/ Top/ Belt/ Necklace/ Tights/ Purse

Casual Digital Sequins

Since this is my day off school, it's only fitting that I put up a casual off-duty look today. This is from a few weeks ago actually on a casual Friday at work. 

All my girl students where enamored with these shoes. I was giving directions for the lesson that day, but those ten-year-olds couldn't look up long enough to see my face and show that they understood me. 

Distracted by sparkly things, I've been there before girls.

See, not actual sequins, just a sequin print!

Digital sequins top: (old) Nordstrom)

Shoes: Bare Feet (bought on a trip to Philly)

Jeans: (old) Gap

Long necklace: Lia Sophia

Short stone necklace: H&M

Watch: Michael Kors

Belt: (super old) Gap, but similar here

Sunglasses: Kate Spade

Day 2: Little Boy Camo

Sometimes I go shopping with a friend and I wind up the one with nothing to try on. Shocking, I know. 

That happened to me on a recent trip to Old Navy with blogger friend Amy. While waiting for her outside the fitting room I began to wander around the boys section. Tucked away on a lower shelf I found this camo tee shirt (also in olive green) for $6. And with the BOGO sale, getting both colors was only $9 total so I had to do it. Especially after eyeing the J. Crew women's version for well over $40.

Even Amy purchased a kids item. She scored this adorable glittery star hoodie for less than $20! All in all a good day in the Old Navy kids section.

What gems have you found in the kids section?

Tee: Old Navy

Skirt: J. Crew

Necklace: J. Crew

Belt: J. Crew Factory

Shoes: Express

Sunglasses: Target

Jacket: Kohl's (old)

Navy Camo

This is turning into a very trend-heavy week. On top of yesterday's black-and-white trend that is so hot right now, there is also a camo craze out there too. It has struck me hard and I wore camo 3 days this week to work.  

Are you wondering how I managed to pull off professional camouflage looks not just once, but multiple times? This lady-like camo shirtdress is the first of 3 camo looks that will be on the blog this week. Get ready and hope you can find me! Get it? Sorry bad camo joke that my students seem to enjoy.

Dress: Gap

Shoes: TJ Maxx

Belt: Old Forever 21

Earrings: Forever 21

Jacket: Macys

Necklace: Oia Jules

Black & White Moto Dress

With the black-and-white trend being so on point right now, I find it so much easier to get dressed! 

Black and white always seemed too safe for a color lover like myself, so it didn't really feel like I was trying very hard. But lately I've been loving how clean and simple the look is, not to mention super easy to wear on everyone. So go on, ladies, and wear the heck out of all those black-and-white looks while it's hot.

You may also notice I'm wearing two different pairs of shoes in this post. One was school-teacher wear, and then the heels were the dressed-up tougher version.

Check out some of my black-and-white picks at the bottom!

Dress: CK outlet store in the Fashion Outlets of Chicago

White long sleeve tee: Old Navy

Necklace: From a student years ago (aww how sweet, I know)

Striped Flats: Shoemint (on sale now)

Sling backs: Zara

My Black & White picks