Back for Spring

Sorry it's been so long since my last post. I was in a slump. I contemplated stopping the blog altogether. Taking pictures of my outfits sometimes seems silly. But I figured that it gives me an outlet to have some fun and I generally enjoy blogging. I have realized that my blog may be different than other bloggers and that's ok. It's mine. And I'll make it work.

Enjoy a recent outfit pic.

It's good to be back.

Let's go Huskies!!

Bugs!

Hey friends, I told you yesterday that I didn't really take any outfit pictures this week. However, I wanted to wear this twirly skirt, you know, because I was in the mood. I felt like a ballerina all day. Unfortunately, the only picture I have of me wearing it is while I'm holding a huge Bess Beetle.  We received these the other day for science. As gross as they look, they are actually pretty cool and BIG!

In retrospect, I think this outfit looks too costumey, but whatever. Next time. I've been having a lot of those moments this week. As in "next time" I will do this to make it better.

Spring Colors

Hey friends, sorry for the delay in posting. This week came and went in a blink of an eye. School was hectic and my after-school life was hectic this week too. Here is an outfit post from Monday, my first day back from February vacation.

Here are things I have realized this week:

1. I am an awful remix-er. And not awful in the fact that I don't remix well. (That's debatable). But the fact that I am awful at following the rules. I did better at this remix than the last one. This might have been my last official remix. I just want to wear other clothes too. 
2. I am trying to make a more concious effort to wear heels more often. I love the way they make me look and feel, its just not always the most practical when I am on my feel all day. 
3. I work with an amazing team of teachers and I am thankful for them. They have made this year survivable. (I'm not so sure that is a word, oops). 
4. I love this shirt in the picture with the cardigan but I am not crazy about the skirt. I think I need a darker color to make that peach-y color pop. Next time. 
5. My best friend Trisha and I finally settled on a weekly trivia spot. It combines my favorite things: microbrewies, trivia, fun bartenders, and friends. I am so happy that I started playing trivia again. Hopefully I can work my way onto Jeopardy. 

Ps-I am back on Twitter. You can follow me at petitelymoe . I am trying to figure out how to put a thing on my blog so you can just click, follow me. 

Shirt: LOFT

Cardigan: LOFT 

Skirt: Ann Taylor 

Shoes: DSW 

Tights: ??

Casual-ish Friday

It's finally vacation! This morning when I woke up, I was extra lethargic. I usually try to plan my outfits while I lay in bed in the morning but this morning I was stuck. I couldn't think of outfits, accessories, anything. Hmp! I decided to dress as casual as I could be without getting in trouble. (However, I think the day before vacation, teacher dress code is the last thing on administration's mind).

I grabbed clothes, basically in the dark. Its a miracle that they go together. I decided since I was going with casual clothes, I'd spice it up with some heels. It was also a miracle that I made it through the day still standing. This week has just been one of those weeks that drag on and on. But enough complaining. I'M ON VACATION! Woo hoo! I nice week of relaxing and hopefully some skiing.

Anyone else on vacation next week? (I'm currently looking for people to hang out with next week. hehe)

Shirt: LOFT 

Cardigan: JCrew 

Skirt: LOFT 

Tights: ???

Shoes: DSW 

Necklace: F21

Shirt Dress

It was spring-like for Massachusetts today. It was finally in the 50s. Talk about a heat wave. Well my mind was in a spring. (Especially since all Red Sox players report to spring training today). I wore some light colors buttt it was still too cold to go barelegged like Kendi. A girl can dream, can she?

Here is another example of me wearing leggings as tights. Whenever I wear this dress, I always think that it is too short to wear to work so I wore leggings just to be safe. No one commented negatively about my outfit. (Probably because they were more concerned with the happenings in my classroom today). I wore flats today just to show everyone that its getting warm out today. Woo hoo.

One more day until February vacation.

How was your Thursday? Are you excited for the weekend?

Dress: H&M 

Tank: LOFT 

Leggings: Vera Wang for Kohls 

Shoes: DSW 

Belt: thrifted (from Rayna) 

Mixed Metals Valentine's Day

I am playing catch-up all week. Hence the reason why I am finally getting around to posting my Valentine's Day outfit. This is what I wore to school to teach my lovies (filled with lots and lots of sugar). I don't like wearing red because I am a redhead. I opted for mixed metals. If I were to wear this outfit again, I would add a chunky necklace and tone down the tights. Looking at the pictures, my legs look extra shiny. It almost looks costume-y instead of teacher chic. Oh well. I was excited to wear my chambray shirt again.

I did not have a Valentine this year but I was not anti-Valentine's Day like some single ladies. I spent the night with my girlfriends. We had sushi and play trivia at a local bar. It was great. I loved it but I was exhausted all day the next day! So much for going out on a school night, huh?

I know this a few days late, but how was your Valentine's Day? Did you spend it with someone special? Or did you have a fun night out with girls?

Shirt: JCrew

Skirt: JCrew

Tights: Old Navy

Shoes: DSW 

Headbands: F21

Colored Tights and Dresses

Colored tights and dresses seem to be my winter wardrobe staple.

I'm finally getting the hang of this whole remix thing. I think I am much better remixing my winter clothes than I was with my fall clothes. I feel like in the winter I can add so many accessories to my wardrobe than in the fall. I guess that is because I am not a big jewelry person. In the winter, I add colored tights and cardigans and interesting boots. Maybe that is the benefit of growing up in New England, the ability to spruce up a winter wardrobe. Colored tights are my favorite accessory. It keeps things interesting especially since I hate wearing pants.

Dress: Old Navy

Cardigan: ??? 

Tights: Old Navy

Boots: DSW 

Spring is in the Air

The title of my post is a lie. Spring is not in the air, however, I really want it to be spring. It's actually quite frigid in these neck of the woods. I don't hate the snow or the cold weather.

Today when I was getting dressed, I thought this skirt was too short to wear to work to teach third graders. Instead of just trying to find another outfit, I opted to wear leggings underneath the skirt. I did not put the leggings in my remix. But I figured since I wore them as tights and not as pants, that they didn't count toward my remix clothes.

Sidenote--As I write this, I realize that all my pieces for my outfit are from the LOFT. Oops. I usually like to mix it up a little more.

Shirt: LOFT 

Cardigan: LOFT 

Skirt: LOFT 

Leggings: Vera Wang for Kohl's 

Boots: Sporto

Mixing Prints

Today I tried to mix prints. I have been apprehenisive about this for a while however, today I took the plunge. I think it turned out well. What are your thoughts? 

Shirt: LOFT

Cardigan: LOFT 

Skirt: LOFT  

Tights: ???? 

Shoes: DSW

I don't have much to say today. My brain is fried. Sorry for the short post.

It's Snow Perfect

When I woke up yesterday morning, it was -4 degrees out. Eek! It was the first day that I wore real pants. (Hence the reason why I did not take a picture). I hate pants. I felt awkward and uncomfortable all day. But I was warm as could be.

Since it was a warm 11 degrees out today, it was back to wearing dresses. I opted for a sweater dress. I also wanted to try out my new colored tights. All day I thought these tights were more of a wine color but at lunchtime, another teacher pointed out that they match my hot pink water bottle. (I'm not a "pink" girl). I was shocked that I was wearing hot pink tights. Oh well, I survived another day. 

What are your thoughts on the tights, pink or wine? 

Dress: LOFT 

Tights: Kohl's 

Boots: Ralph Lauren

Updated School Uniform

Today I feel like I'm wearing an updated version of my high school uniform. While during the warm months, we had to wear our plaid skirts, once winter came, we were allowed to make the switch to khakis. I still hated pants, so I usually rocked the skirt all year.

My outfit today totally reminded me of what I might have looked like in high school if I went to school with boys. I hate to ruin the fantasy of Catholic school girls, but we were lucky if we washed our hair on a regular basis. (This may have been an over share).

I was feeling the high school vibe so I even wore a bow in my hair today! Such a co-ed move!

Turtleneck: Borrowed from Mom

Pants: JCrew

Necklace: JCrew (gift from Rayna)

Boots: Ralph Lauren

The Big Bang Theory

Introducing...BANGS!!! I woke up the other morning wanting bangs. Maybe wanting is the wrong word, I needed bangs. By the end of the weekend, I could barely keep myself away from the scissors. Yesterday when I got back from skiing, I called my hair dresser to schedule an appointment to get bangs. Well by the time she called me back, a few hours later, I had already made the first cut. Yep, you heard that correct, I cut my own bangs. I knew what I wanted and I don't think they turned out half bad. My hair dresser thinks I'm crazy, but I went to high school with her, so she's used to it by now.

So, what do you think? Like the new fringe? Have you ever tried to cut your own hair?

Dress: LOFT 

Tights: Old Navy

Boots: DSW 

Back to Life, Back to Reality

Today was my first day back from vacation. It wasn't as bad as I thought. Last night I had wicked bad case of the Sunday Scaries. (You know, that feeling in the pit of your stomach on the Sunday before work on Monday). As I woke up this morning, I remembered that my classroom can be boiling hot, so I dressed in layers. I was channeling my inner cow girl today. These boots are actually a size too big but I bought them because they were a banging deal.

Dress: F21

Cardigan: LOFT 

Belt: Borrowed from Mom (thanks)

Tights: Target

Boots: F21 

A denim shirt??

Over the past week, I've been secretly wanting a chambray shirt. I was afraid to admit this to anyone for fear that they would laugh in my face. I can hear my college roommate, Chrissy laughing at me right now. After I purchased my denim shirt, I immediately called her to admit to her my latest fashion find. However, my fellow bloggers have inspired me to just go for it and get it. Well, so, I did. I was excited to finally figure out how to style it. I looked online and through magazines. I'd figure I'd start off pretty basic. To my surprise, no one reacted crazy for wearing a chambray shirt. My harshest critic (my friend who I grew up with and now work with) actually said she liked the outfit. (Score!) I expect to find more creative ways to style it. Be on the look out.

What are your thoughts on the chambray shirt?

Pants: JCrew

Shoes: DSW 

Shirt: JCrew

V-Neck: LOFT

Belt: Target

Little Miss Home Maker

Well, it's almost Christmas and I am just getting into the spirit. This particular night, I came home from school and in the mood to bake Christmas cookies. (Hence the reason why I am standing next to a stove). My color choice in my clothes may still say autumn but I promise, I am in the Christmas spirit. I just do not like red clothes because I am afraid it will clash with my fiery locks. 

Speaking of locks, I tried out some new hair products that I am in love with!! My curls are both a blessing and a burden. The curls start out with lots of life but quickly give way to gravity and I end up looking like an alien. After reading Modly Chic, a favorite blog of mine, I went out and bought Ouidad. It claims to be a miracle for curly hair. Sephora sells a variety pack so I didn't have to make the commitment of full size bottles. So far I have used the deep conditioner, leave-in conditioner, the climate control heat and humidity gel, and the moisture infusing refreshing spray. I have to say, I am in love! Let's see if this love lasts. Only time will tell. 

                                       

Sweater: H&M 

Skirt: Vintage via my nana

Tights: HUE

Shoes: DSW

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner

This sweater/blazer was one of my few black Friday purchases. I'm never one to go shopping on black Friday. I don't do well with crowds for me, it's not worth it. However, Tracy and I decided to do some casual shopping on Friday just as an excuse to get out of the house for a while. Upon entering the LOFT, I immediately fell in love with this sweater/blazer. I saw it on a mannequin and almost ripped it off. My eyes darted around the store trying to find it on a hanger and praying that it came in petite. Finally, Tracy found it hiding in the back. (Snaps to Tracy on the find). My mind was racing of the many different ways I could style it. I was like a little kid in a candy store. Below is my first attempt to style it. (I hope there are several more to follow). Thoughts on it? Was it a good impulse buy? 

Tank: LOFT 

Sweater/Blazer: LOFT

Skirt: Old Navy 

Boots: Ralph Lauren

Notice, another festive Christmas tree in the background. 

Bring it Back

As I head back to school after Thanksgiving, I began to reflect upon the past year. Professionally, my life has changed immensely (despite the fact that I am stilllll living at home with the "roommates"). Last year at this time I was just completely my masters. I was ending my student teaching in an upper middle class suburban school. Since completing my masters, I entered the world of an urban school teacher. Both of my parents teach in the same district but it was just a weeee bit different than my previous school. My Spanish language background quickly came in handy. And look at me this year, teaching 3rd grade in a classroom that used to be a closet in a urban area. While to some, it seems like hell, I love it. It is difficult and often tests my patience, but I wouldn't want to be any where else. I see myself teaching in an urban area as my way of serving my country. 

Here is the outfit I wore on the first day back. It turned out of be quite a relaxing way to ease into school. My students impressed me with the amount of knowledge they retained over the Thanksgiving break. 

Dress: Ann Taylor LOFT 

Tights: HUE

Boots: Ralph Lauren 

Head Band: Ann Taylor LOFT 

My mother aka my photographer wanted a "festive" picture near one of the many trees in our house. The trees will probably make a continuing appearance throughout the month of December. 

I'm baaackkk!

I feel like I haven't posted an outfit in a whiiile. Well, I'm not counting this weekend as part of my 30 for 30 due to the fact that I spent most of it in workout gear and sweatpants. Well I'm back, wearing dresses, per usual. I feel very collegiate slash sailor-ish. One of my students asked me if I came to work on a boat today.  Yea, I got a good laugh out of it too. I was more excited that he was making a connection to something other than video games. My classroom tends to be on the hot side, that's why I opted for bare legs.

What do we think of my first attempt at real clothes in 2 days?!

Also, I'll say it now, I am going to cheat on the 30 for 30 next Sunday when I go to the Pats game with my sorority sisters. I have to be warm rather than stylish. Just saying!!

Dress: lulus.com

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Sperry

Headband: Ann Taylor LOFT

Watch: Thrifted

Have a Frattastic Wednesday!

Today was a half day in school. Meaning, that for the second half of the day, we went to do some professional development. We meet with all the other teachers across the city who are in our grade level. It is also a jeans day. I figured I couldn't look like a slob. I went for a polished-casual look. Once I finished my outfit and looked in the mirror, I thought "Wow, I look very frattastic!" Meaning I feel like a true sorority girl. Lately I have been having flashbacks of my college years. Today reminded me of this, especially with my oversized men's watch (thrifted) that I could have easily 'borrrowed' from a frat daddy. Some days, I hate looking too frattastic, but today, I'm loving it. I wish you could have seen my Vineyard Vines tote and my Lilly travel mug. I chose to wear my high school medallion instead of my lavaliere. (Mostly because I have no idea where it is! Eeek)

Cheers to no school tomorrow. Thanks Vets! I'm going out for a drink, on you, tonight*

Shirt: LOFT

Button Down: Old Navy

Shoes: DSW

Belt: Target

Watch: Thrifted

Necklace: My high school

Remix- Day Uno

Today begins Day 1 of no shopping and my 30 for 30 fashion remix. (I feel like I should have Jock Jams playing the background for this). Since I do not have Jock Jams as readily available as I would like, this should supplement

Let's get ready to REEEEMMMIIIXXXXX!!!! 


Usually, I take my pictures before I head to school. It is usually when I am excited for the day (and the outfit). However, today I was running late. As you can see from my face and my body pose, this is taken after school...after my students bombed a reading test when I gave them the answers before hand. Needless to say, it was a rough Monday. Thank God for a half day on Wednesday and no school on Thursday.

Today was super easy to pick out an outfit. I hope this energy for remix-ing doesn't dwindle as my energy for school often does.

Outfit #1

Pants: JCrew "Minnie" 

Shirt: Gap

Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT 

Shoes: Steve Madden from DSW