Casual Holiday Outfit: The Perfect Top

November 8, 2017 by Virginia 21 Comments

I have two more days to go before a long weekend and BOY do I need it! I wanted to hop on here really quick to share this fun casual holiday outfit perfect for a cozy Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering. I am totally not that girl who starts dressing for Christmas before Thanksgiving but this plaid flannel top gives me all the heart eyes and I can’t help but feel Christmassy!

I was wearing this plaid shirt while curled up on my couch in my faux fur blanket and thought…wow…it looks really good with brown faux fur! lol, an outfit was born! I hunted down this old faux fur vest in my closet, paired it with my trusty white lace dress (see other ways I’ve worn it here and here), and was ready for church!

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I should note that when I bought this top I actually went on a plaid shirt hunting expedition. Old Navy had some GREAT prices on plaid tops and before I bought this one I wanted to make sure I couldn’t get two for the price of one! I did end up liking this style but the fit was nothing like the one I’m wearing in this picture. They were a little too tight up top and too billowy down below. But this one fits like a dream and is the perfect length. I’ve worn it long, under vests like this one and tied like you see here in this picture. Though I dressed this up for church, it is easy to switch out the dress for white jeans. It’s the perfect casual holiday outfit staple for the holiday season coming soon!

Get the Look

White Lace Dress
Red Flannel Plaid Top
Similar Faux Fur Vest
White Lace Dress (so affordable and I get SO many compliments!)
Similar Brown Booties
White Kendra Scott Earrings, c/o
Two-Tone Michael Kors Watch
Baublebar Statement Necklace, old.

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.

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!

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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

Fourth of July Outfit Inspiration

June 15, 2017 by Virginia 8 Comments

There is just something about the 4th of July that makes me squeal with delight. I love it – from wearing an all red, white and blue outfit to decorations on my front door and in the backyard. The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. I will definitely talk more about that when we get closer to the 4th of July but I wanted to pop in quickly today to give you a round-up of inspiration for your Fourth of July Outfit! It’s coming up soon and if you’re going to order online, it’s always good to get a head start!

Outfit 1: White Dress with Headscarf

White Shirt Dress | White Maxi Romper (super cute)

Flag Scarf | Flag Scarf to wear in the hair!

Red Liquid Lipstick (in Beso!) | Drugstore Red Liquid Lipstick

Red Stripe Bow Slides | Red Stripe Bag

Outfit 2: Red Gingham and White Shorts

Red Gingham Bow Peplum Top | Red Gingham Peplum Strap Top

5″ White Chino Short

Blue Nail Polish (Butler Please) | Blue Choker

Outfit 3: Blue Gingham and White Top

Boater Hat

Red Liquid Lipstick (in Beso!) | Drugstore Red Liquid Lipstick

Red Stripe Bag

White One Shoulder Ruffle Bodysuit | Super Cute White Ruffle Bodysuit (not pictured) | White Flutter Sleeve Top ($7! Also comes in Blue and Red!)

Blue Gingham Skirt | Blue Gingham Shorts

Outfit 4: White Shorts with Blue Gingham Top

Cold Shoulder Gingham Top

Tiered Gingham Tank | Gingham Open Shoulder Tie Top | Frill Trim Gingham Tank

5″ White Chino Short

Red Stripe Bag | Red Liquid Lipstick (in Beso!) | Drugstore Red Liquid Lipstick

Outfit 5: Red Striped Top with Blue Shorts

White Wide Brim Sun Hat | Blue Tassel Earrings

Red and White Striped Tank | Flag Bow Tank Top

4″ Blue Chino Shorts (on sale for $15!)

Outfit 6:

Red Gingham Dress ($15!)

Blue Nail Polish (Butler Please) | Blue Choker

White Wide Brim Sun Hat | Red Maxi Dress

Ok, that’s it for Fourth of July outfit inspiration! What’s your favorite from the outfits above? (I think mine are these adorable Red Stripe Bow Slides!)

Make sure to pin your favorites and stay tuned! Next week I’m rounding up decor! Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Virginia