Brooklyn Brights

This is an outfit from a few weeks back when I was in NYC. This is from our day of bumming around Brooklyn. We were staying in Greenpoint and walked to Williamsburg to explore. I didn't get the memo that I wasn't supposed to dress like a J. Crew add to fit in, so I kind of felt out of place. This lady isn't as cool as the kids of Williamsburg. 

Thanks Brooklyn for making me feel like an old lady, I still love you anyway.

Shorts: J. Crew (on sale right now for less than $20 with code TREAT +free shipping on all orders) // Crop top: H&M (fun option here) // Bag: ASOS // Sandals: Sam Edelman "Trina" (My very favorite sandals of all time. have them in 2 colors) // Belt: J. Crew (cute silver bow option here) // Watch: La Mer // Necklace: eBay // Sunglasses: In God We Trust

Photos by Peggy of HAMR

And just so you know Shopbop is having a great sale but it ends TONIGHT!!!

Shop it here!

An Embellished Friday

This top was an impulse buy from that mega sale that Pipelime was having last week. When they offer 40% off sale prices you jump, right? I got this sequin embellished tank for $24 which is a great deal considering the quality. It's such a quality statement piece for such a great price. I would love to wear it with a bright midi and heels for night out.

I'll be heading out of town for a wedding in St. Louis this weekend but I hope everyone gets a chance to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary sale which is now open to the public! See all my picks here by category! Or if Pinterest is your thing, follow my board for the sale here. 

Have a great weekend everyone!

 Piperlime Pim and Larkin Top (on major sale) // Shorts: J. Crew // Danielle Nicole Alexa Bag// Seville Wedges // Sunglasses // Lips: Mac "Chatterbox"

Oranges and Oxfords

This is a perfect teacher outfit to me. Bright colors, pencil skirt, button-down in a fun print and glasses. The oxfords kept the look interesting and much more comfortable than heels, too! 

Button-down // Pencil Skirt // Oxfords (cute option here) // YSL Glossy Stain on Lips

Amor

So when there is a good deal, I buy it. When there is an amazing deal, both the friend I am shopping with AND I buy it! This is just the case with this AMOR J. Crew t-shirt. Peggy and I were shopping together and we came across this adorable tee for 40% off the sale price! And since we are both teachers we were also able to use our teacher discount for an additional 15% off, making this baby only $13! Talk about a deal!

Since I always love how Peggy styles her outfits, we decided to show how we wore our Amor tees on both of our blogs today! Get all of Peggy's outfit details on her blog Hallways Are My Runways!

Zara Pencil Skirt (love this one) // J. Crew Tee (same here on eBay. Love this new one! (30% off right now too) // Target Blazer (similar here) // Forever 21 Necklace // Charming Charlie Watch // Nine West Shoes (almost identical here and on sale!) // YSL Glossy Stain #9

Keep it Simple

Silver heels can really dress up a fairly simple outfit and make it a little more special. Even if it is just for the middle of the school week. And hey, it was even kind of warm that day so my bare ankles made an appearance! 

Shoes: Dillards (similar)

Pants: J. Crew

Sweater: Gap

Watch: La Mer Collections (customized by me here)

Necklace: H&M

Bag: Sam Edelman (similar)

Winter Wonder Woman

It makes no difference if I'm only wearing jeans and a sweater: every time I wear this white cuff bracelet I feel like Wonder Woman! Totally elevates this super-casual outfit to a whole different level. And the best added bonus? The faux-leather is against your skin, not the cold metal. So it's actually quite comfortable to wear in the winter, which I find very hard with bracelets during cold times. Double score for this cuff!

Happy Friday!

Jeans: Forever 21 (similar at Gap)

Booties: Old Navy (similar in price and color)

Sweater: Joe Fresh via JC Penny

Purse: Sam Edelman

Watch: La Mer Collections (custom order! Make yours here)

Cuff: Milk and Honey (on sale for just $12 right now!)

Scarf: Nordstrom Rack (similar)

Hat: J. Crew

Lips: Revlon Matte Stick

Mental Note

Mental note: Next time I take outfit pictures in this location, do NOT center my head in a shrub the same color as my hair. That is all.

Sweater: J. Crew Factory (everything 50% off right now)

Tights: J. Crew Factory

Booties: "Vive" via Nordstrom

Skirt: Phillip Lim for Target

"J" Earrings: c/o Comfort Me

Chain Necklace: H&M (similar)

Long amber necklace: J. Crew (old)

Headband: J. Crew (similar)

Shop my post here!

Shades of Fall

Layers are a must in the Windy City, and what better way to add a layer of warmth than an infinity scarf! 

This one simply had to be mine because it's the perfect neutral to compliment my hair color. Also it has a 50/50 knit pattern mix which adds a richness to the texture and makes it feel like you are getting two scarves in one. I was in love from the moment i tried it on. Expect to be seeing it a lot through the winter.

Want to know where you can get your own infinity scarf in your perfect shade? Bevello!

 Check back Friday for an exciting announcement for all you Chicago ladies out there. This is going to be fun!

Blouse: JC Penny for Joe Fresh

Necklace: eBay (great options here)

Skirt: J. Crew #2 pencil

Booties: Old Navy (this year's version)

Infinity Scarf: Bevello @ the Roosevelt Collection (get yours here!)

Jacket: Zara

Here are some ideas on how to recreate this look!

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