The Perfect White Jeans

I never believed myself to be a "white pants" person. I always thought they looked terrible on me but great on everyone else. Particularly my friend Erica who makes wearing white look easy as pie. Her spot-on white pants ensembles inspired me to go on a day-long search over spring break to find the most perfect pair of white pants the city of Chicago had to offer.

I wanted something that was long enough to be pants (not capris) on me, which is hard with my height, and I also wanted them to not be lumpy and see-through. This sounds like a lot to ask of a pair of white pants, but I demanded perfection. 

After trying on what felt like a million pairs I found these lightly coated Zara jeans. The coating made them smooth and less see-through than the average white pants and gave them a little thickness. The genius of these pants really lies in the color. While they appear to be chalk white here they have just a tinge of winter white in them so that these can be worn year round! Amazing, right?

Consider me officially converted to a white pants wearer!

Aritzia Sweater (old) // Urban Outfitters camo Jacket (check out this one on sale for $29) // H&M Necklace // Zara Pants // Target Oxfords // YSL Glossy Stain #9  //  Forever 21 Tote Bag 

Loft Moto Jacket & Oxfords

Ever since I had the chance to explore LOFT for the Best Dressed Teacher event a few weeks back, I have been obsessed with the Lou and Grey Line. I can't get over how all their cute jackets (and all their pieces) look so put together yet feel like your wearing a cozy sweatshirt! Genius! And Loft keeps having these amazing 40% sales so it's easy for me to pick up a few. I may also have the convenience of my husband working one building over from LOFT so lets just say I'm not the only one stopping in there!

Lou and Grey Jacket // Ann Taylor Skirt (currently stalking this one)// J. Crew Factory Silk Blouse // La Mer Collections Watch (love this rose gold one)//  Sam and Libby Target Oxfords // YSL Glossy Stain #9 // Topshop Necklace

Dressing Up a Graphic Tee

Lately I've had a weird obsession with graphic tees. I'm not usually attracted to them since they don't really fit in with my teacher attire. I've been trying to find ways to add them in though and if disguised with a blazer and a pencil skirt I can totally wear them to work!

What are your thoughts on graphic tees at work?

Uniqlo Blazer (similar) // Forever 21 "Dream on Dreamer" Graphic Tee // TopShop Necklace // J. Crew Factory pencil skirt and tights (similar) // Sam and Libby Target Oxfords // J. Crew silver belt (similar) //Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Smitten // Zara sunglasses