Back To School Outfit for Your First Day

September 11, 2017 by Virginia 31 Comments

Well, it has been an insane week of back-to-school fun! Being a teacher in a new school is just like being a new kid at a school. You’re nervous and don’t know anyone and just want everyone to like you! My back to school outfit was the least of my worries! I hardly got any sleep, but the week went really well! I am REALLY happy to be back in the classroom and I just get PUMPED by the end of a lesson. So, praise God for small miracles! I made it through my first week and so far everything is great!

This is the back to school outfit I wore for the first day of school. I was really stumped because I typically recommend wearing something very formal on your first day back to school. It gives off a “I mean business” kind of vibe. But on our first day back to school at my school we had a barbecue on the quad! I thought, “Oh boy! I can’t wear heels because they’ll sink in the ground but I still want to dress professionally!” In the end I choose this outfit because it seemed professional but also somewhat picnic-style.

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I bought these studded bow flats from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and absolutely love them. I love that they have a cushioned foot base and cute studded bows. They were a great pairing with my new gingham skirt. I’ve wanted a gingham skirt for a while now and this one is such a steal. It seems a little see-through in certain light but I actually didn’t have any problems with it. I got multiple compliments on that first day about my skirt. One of my students actually asked where I got it and I directed her to Shein! She’s now in love with the site!

SIMILAR GINGHAM SKIRTS

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Lastly, this cardigan is a great closet staple. You can see the last time I wore it on the blog here. The best part is that it comes in a ton of colors!

Any other teachers out there? What would YOU wear to a back-to-school, first-day barbecue!?

If you like this teacher outfit, check out these other work outfit favorites!

Get The Look:

Gingham Skirt, Shein. (sold out!) A little longer | Fishtail Version | Button Detail
White Tee, Forever21. Similar
Pink Cardigan, J.Crew Factory.
Corley Earrings, Kendra Scott.
Sam Edelman Studded Bow Flats, Nordstrom.
Michael Kors Two Tone Darci Watch, Areatrends.com.
Monogram Necklace, Jane.com

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Virginia

Button-Up Chambray Outfit Recipe

June 12, 2017 by Virginia 16 Comments

The sun has finally returned to New England! The time for a button-up chambray outfit recipe is almost over because long sleeves are out and summer tanks are in! I know you can’t tell by these pictures, but as I’m writing this I’m even considering lugging our air conditioners up from the basement! Hooray! Summer is here!

Even though I’m feeling like summer, sometimes schools still don’t. The air conditioner can make it freezing even when outside temps make you want to head to the beach! As a result, it’s good to know some easy ways to layer. A button-up chambray is one of those closet staples that is good to have on hand. Not only can it help you add a layer if the air conditioner is up too high but it’s an easy way to change-up an outfit.

You may remember this dress from my Easter dress post. I’m still in love with it because it can be worn so many ways. In this post I wanted to show you a way you can “dress it down” a little and wear it to work. Just add chambray! My favorites are fitted and long enough to tie. This gives the top more versatility because you can tuck it in or tie it in front. An easy outfit recipe is to take a dress you already own and tie a button-up chambray over the top. Add a pretty statement necklace and some comfy shoes and you’ve just made your more formal dress appropriate for the classroom! I use this trick for both formal and casual dresses. (I did that with the pretty metallic dress from this post too!)

What is one way you quickly change up an outfit?

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White Lace Dress, Amazon. Also seen here!
Long Sleeve Button-Up Chambray Top, TJMaxx. Similar in widget below.
Laser Cut Block Heels, Jane. Similar here. Make sure to follow me on Facebook for alerts when they are back in stock on Jane!
Multicolored Statement Necklace, ebay. Similar in widget below. Also affordable options under $10 here, and more statement styles here and here.
Mint drop earrings, TJMaxx. Similar.
Michael Kors Two-Tone Darci Watch, Areatrends.
Kendra Scott Cuff Bracelet, Nordstrom.
Gold Midi Rings, Jane. Similar midi ring set.
Regal Jewelry Cable Bracelets, Zulily.
L’Oreal Infallible Lip Paints in Spicy Blush.

Button-Up Chambray Tops:

Multicolored Statement Necklace:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Virginia

Multicolored Midi Skirt for the Classroom

June 5, 2017 by Virginia 43 Comments

Well friends, I am FINALLY able to bring you this amazing multicolored midi skirt! I missed last week’s post because of a combination of insane schedules (hubby/photographer is going back to school + working full time), crazy weather and photo mishaps. I am trying not to let myself get discouraged about blogging but it sure felt like last week was doing its best to blow that out of the water.

My husband and I thought we were escaping the rain by moving from Seattle to New England but we apparently brought it with us. Our Property Manager said that this was the rainiest May we’ve had in a long time! It has been pouring down rain every day for the last few weeks! When there was finally a reprieve, Jeremy and I ran out to get photos on our way to church and realized the camera battery was dead! Ugh! We shot photos with my phone instead. Then at home I realized that a smudge on the lens made the photos all blurry!! By the time the weather improved, it was almost time for this week’s post. Anyway, life has been tricky lately and the dark weather hasn’t helped. That’s actually why I’m really happy to be sharing this gorgeous multicolored midi skirt perfect for the classroom.

(when you live in a small town, friends driving by honk at you while you’re taking photos!)

As soon as I saw this multicolored striped skirt on Shein, I knew I had to have it! When I first started teaching I thought that, to be taken seriously, I had to wear dark clothes with collared shirts. Sometimes I do, don’t get me wrong! When I got more comfortable in the classroom though, I started letting my personality shine through. Not only did I feel more comfortable, but there’s just something about a pink and yellow and orange striped skirt that makes me happy! Just looking at the pictures of this multicolored midi skirt makes me grin!

This skirt is perfect for the classroom because:

It’s not too short! In fact, it’s longer than I expected and may actually be a little too long for me.
It is comfortable.
The multicolored stripes allow for so many different coordinating colors for tops and accessories!
It’s bright and fun.

Now, I love more than just the skirt in this outfit – though it is indeed the star of the show. So, quickly – this jean jacket is my most favorite ever. A few summers ago I tried on every jean jacket I could find at the mall and this one was, by far, the most comfortable. Snag it when it goes on sale, you wont’ regret it!

I purchased these lasercut block heel booties from one of my favorite websites with the hope that the quality would be worth it. They’re definitely not Vince Camuto Tarita quality, but they quickly became my new favorite shoe! The design is beautiful and the block heel is super comfortable. I love these because they go with everything and I can wear them all day!

Lastly, when I first shot this look (with the smudged cell phone!) I also wore my rose gold sunglasses for under $15. When I re-shot the look, I forgot them but I wanted to mention them anyway!

So, there you go. Grab this multicolored skirt before it sells out – it’s the perfect teacher skirt for the classroom (and would be great for summer!). If you’re a teacher, make sure to check out my last post on the Top 5 Places to Shop for Teacher Clothes! Also, when life throws bad weather, crazy schedules and dead batteries, just go with the flow and give yourself grace. That’s what I’ve been trying to do lately!

Thanks so much for visiting!

-Virginia

Get the Look: Multicolored Midi Skirt

White Tshirt, Forever21.
Mutlicolored Midi Skirt, Shein. Size up! (I am usually a S/M and I ordered L). Similar in widget.
Jean Jacket, J.Crew Factory. On sale!
Lasercut Block Heel Booties, Jane.com in Taupe. Almost exact here and wedge version here. Vince Camuto versions in widget!
Pink Tassel Earrings, Baublebar (old). Most similar here. Under $15 version here! Tons more in widget!
Elisa Necklace in Iridescent Drusy, c/o Kendra Scott. More in widget below.
Michael Kors Two-Tone Darci Watch, Areatrends.com.
(Pink Mirrored Aviators, Amazon.com.)
L’Oreal Lip Paint in Spicy Blush, Ulta.
Chloe Dupe Two Tone Saddle Bag, Shein.

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