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New England Based Teacher DIY, Beauty and Style Blogger

Roadtrip Fashion

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After driving 6 days, through 13 states, we have finally arrived in our new home! I will write more about our new home in a later post and from here on out, will try to get posts out on time! On day 3 of our trip we decided to break up the long drives by stopping to check out North Dakota’s variety of roadside statues! So, though the craziness of packing our entire house into 3 U-boxes and 2 vehicles has made it difficult to post, and though lack of a signal has made it difficult to keep in touch via Instagram and Facebook, I want to share some photos from that day of our trip, along with outfit details, of course!
The World’s Largest Holstein Cow (Salem Sue)
The World’s Largest Sandhill Crane

 

The World’s Largest Buffalo
Though the southern route across the country takes you past other great sites like Mt. Rushmore, the Corn Palace, and Wall Drug, SD, don’t underestimate the joy you can get from having getting a picture with Salem Sue!
For this road-trip day I opted for something comfortable and, in case I had to do some climbing, good shoes.

 

Outfit Details:

Top: Off 5th, Floral Ruffle Tank (on sale!).
Shorts: American Eagle, Distressed Midi Shorts (love how these fit).
Shoes: Ross, Sketchers On the Go Boat Shoes (so comfy!). Similar here and here.
Earrings: c/o Kendra Scott, Corley Earrings.
Necklace: Jane.com, Monogram Necklace. Not currently available.
Watch: Michael Kors, Darci Two-Tone Watch. Also here.
Bracelets: Zulily, Simulated Diamond & Two-Tone Twist Cuff. Two-Tone & White Faux Pearl Cuff (Obsessed, and both less than $10!!!) Jane.com, Monogram Chain. Not currently available.
Bracelet:
Sunglasses: Nordstrom, BP Cat Eye Sunglasses. No longer available. Similar here and here.
Purse: Shin, Gray Saddlebag (great size!). Dupe for this Chloe Drew Saddle Bag.

Thanks so much for visiting and for hanging with me through this move! I will work hard to get next week’s post up on time!

Affordable 4th of July Outfit Ideas

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4th of July Affordable Fashion
Middle: Red Jumpsuit (less than $15!)
Right Side: Blue Beaded Camisole (less than $15!) / Red Checkered Headband (less than $10!) / Blue Paisley Fringe Scarf

It’s been a crazy few weeks here in the Evans household. School ends Monday and then a week from Tuesday, my husband and I are going to be loading a moving pod and moving to Rhode Island. It’s been a long time coming, but it sure seems like everything has been coming together last minute and I have found that with finals, grading, and packing up my classroom and the house, that my blog has suffered from neglect. Today’s post won’t include outfit photos, but I wanted to share with you some items I’m loving for the 4th of July!

It should surprise no one that as an AP US Government teacher, the 4th of July is a holiday I really get into every year. Maybe it’s because I grew up in rural America where patriotism was a way of life, and maybe it’s because my family always taught me to value what I have been given growing up in America. In teaching US Government I am constantly facing our country’s current unresolved issues and inequalities but at the beginning of the day when we say the pledge of allegiance, I truly do feel pride in my country and speak the words as a commitment I intend to work towards.

Leading up to the 4th of July, a number of retailers pull out their red, white and blue. Some of my favorites are Old Navy and Target, but even Nordstrom is getting in on the action! This year I picked up this affordable striped tank and some LOFT blue gingham shorts (not online) for my 4th of July outfit. Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see how I put them together!

Also be sure to check out last year’s 4th of July inspiration for more ideas!

Outfits for 4th of July Celebrations:

Red, White and Blue Tops:

Pray for Jeremy and I as we finish packing up our house and head out! I will try to get an outfit post out for next week but after that, look forward to outfit photos from Westerly, Rhode Island!

Thanks so much for visiting! 

Weekend Casual Bell Sleeves

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Weekend Casual - Off the shoulder Bell Sleeves
Casual Distressed Jeans and Bell Sleeves
Weekend Off the Shoulder with Distressed Skinny Jeans
straw fedora and perforated sandals for the weekend
Weekend Off the Shoulder with Distressed jeans
Casual Straw Hat and bell sleeve summer outfit
Perforated Sandals, Distressed Jeans and Straw Hat
Straw hat and distressed jeans for summer

I love long weekends like last weekend!  I can wear a comfy, casual outfit that I wouldn’t necessarily wear at work and I can read all day if I want! I love to read and lately, it’s like I just can’t get enough of young adult fiction books! Since my class is winding down for the year, I’m taking time to do some of those things that I’ve been craving – like reading! My poor husband! I just can’t put that book down to go to sleep at night, and I know he can see that kindle app glowing on my screen until he drifts off to sleep! Hopefully I will satisfy my craving soon!

Here are some of the YA Fiction books that I have enjoyed lately (Read eBooks using the FREE Kindle Reading App on Most Devices):

   

I have attached each series, but you can always buy them individually (or like I do, check them out from the library)!

Though last weekend was rainy, I was finally able to use this casual outfit when it got warm this weekend. I love this blue off-the-shoulder bell-sleeve top. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this weeks ago. It’s very light and felt great on a hot summer day. The bell sleeves are so elegant and I love the detailing on the cuffs. This retailer has a ton of other great, affordable bell sleeve or off the shoulder tops (LOVE this one and this one).

I get questions and comments about this cognac structured purse all the time. It’s beautiful, large, and very sturdy. I pack that thing full of all sorts of things and it still hasn’t affected the shape at all. It stays structured and beautiful, and is under $50!

Outfit Details:

Top: Shein, Bell Sleeve Off the Shoulder Top. (I ordered true-to-size. M) Similar in widget.
Jeans: American Eagle, Distressed Skinny Jeggings.
Shoes: Shoebuy.com, Steve Madden Nimbble Sandal. Also here.
Purse: Amazon.com, Structured Caramel Tote.
Hat: Boutique. Almost exact straw fedora. Similar here.
Earrings: Kendra Scott c/o, Danielle Earrings in Turquoise and Gold. Similar here and here.
Necklace: Jane.com, Monogram Necklace (1/2 – 1/3 the price of other retailers. Make sure to follow me on Facebook if you love this, to be alerted to when this comes back in stock!)
Bracelets: Jane.com, Monogram Chain. Similar in widget. Zulily, Two-Tone & Faux Pearl Cuff along with Two-Tone Twist Cuff. (I have an alert for when these are back in stock) Similar here.
Watch: Charming Charlie, Gold Watch. Similar Gold Watch.
Statement Ring: Kendra Scott c/o, Owen Cocktail Ring. Similar turquoise cocktail ring here, and more here and here.
Rings: Jane.com, Midi Rings. Similar Gold Midi Rings and more under $15 in widget. Baublebar Ice Lateral Ring (on sale!). Similar here.
Lipstick: Target, NYX High Voltage Lipstick in Sweet16.

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