My Fancy Jean Jacket

I have an obsession with all things classic. I love ornate tea sets, the beautiful voices of Dean Martin and Adele, the perfect red lip, and clothes that are tailored. I genuinely feel that I should have been born in another time.

 I have many items in my closet that are vintage or more on the classy side. My husband calls them my "old lady" clothes, I call it style. This jacket would fit in my husband's category.

 I went thrifting recently and when I found this jacket, I got those old, familiar butterflies of excitement. When I saw it was a size that fits, I squealed. I just fell in love. I hope I am not the only one out there that squeals and gets butterflies for clothing.As I was thinking of what to put it with, so many options came to mind. It was really hard to pick just one. That is why I believe everyone should have a jean jacket in their closet; may it be fancy or simple, they are so versatile and useful! If you don't own one, go buy one right now!

Jacket- Thrifted (Ann Taylor)

Shirt- Merona (Click Here to buy it)

Pants- Merona ( Click Here to buy them)

Shoes- Tory Burch (Click Here to buy them)

Summer is Sailing Away

August marks the end of summer in my book. September means pumpkin flavored everything, and that means I will break out my brown boots and leggings. In honor of that, I decided something super bright is in order.

 I found this skirt while thrifting about a month ago and I fell in love. I am a sucker for pleats and cobalt blue is such a beautiful, rich color; I couldn't pass it up! I decided to pair it with a striped shirt to give it a nautical look to emphasize the summer feel. However, I can guarantee this will not be the last time you will see this skirt. I already have tons of ideas to use it in the winter. I hope you enjoy your "last" week of summer!

Shirt- Merona (I just bought it last month at Target, but I don't see it online)

Skirt- Thrifted (Talbots)

Shoes- Thrifted (Charlotte Russe)

Upscaling your Average Tee

Tee shirts are a dime a dozen in a thrift store. Thankfully, there are many ways to utilize them. I put this together to show that you can use your tee in a workplace. It's possible to be comfortable and professional,which is a daily goal of mine!

 Shirt: Thrifted (Threads 4 Thought)
Skirt: Thrifted (New York and Company)
Shoes: Target (Mossimo, older and couldn't find them online)

An Apple a Day...

This was one of my recent finds that I was so excited to wear while teaching. It is definitely cliché, but sometimes clichés work! I love the uniqueness of the apples, and that blue! It's periwinkle, which was my favorite crayon as a kid. I know that seems pretty random, but the love is still going strong. It's a color that I wish I saw more of in the fashion world. More on that another time...

 As I was digging through the many shirts on the rack, I picked it out initially because of that beloved blue. As I looked closer and saw that red, I immediately thought of a pair of shoes I had thrifted years ago that would go perfectly with the blouse. As fate would have it, they were a perfect match. Don't you just love it when things come together?

Top- Thrifted- Pleione
Pants- Motherhood Maternity- Don't judge! I know I had Sadie 5 months ago, but they are super comfy (Click Here to buy them)
Shoes- Thrifted- Gianni Bini

My First Day of School

 It's a strange feeling to be 29 and still looking in your closet trying to pick out the perfect outfit for the first day of school. As a teacher I need to look professional and strict, yet I need to be inviting and warm. Most importantly though, I need to be comfortable! I put this outfit together with all this in mind. I may not be ready to go back, but at least I look like I am!

Tank Top- Target- new (Click Here to buy it)
Cardigan- Thrifted- Merona
Pants- Target- new (Click Here to buy them) 
Shoes- Tory Burch- Gift from my husband (Click Here to buy them)