I’m starting a new round up of clothes that easily work overtime in my closet. I can wear these tops to work with colored skinny pants or dress pants like these with pointy toe pumps. And I can dress them down for “play” on the weekend meeting a friend for coffee or brunch, running errands, or having a backyard BBQ or family get together. I always worry about paying a pretty penny for clothes I won’t get much use out of, or will only be able to wear on the weekends. Obviously, with jeans and shorts – there’s not really a choice. But, finding a cute top that easily goes from work week to weekend fun (or vice versa) always helps me feel … Read More
Gift Jane: Holiday One-Stop Shopping
Do you like one-stop shopping? Maybe you enjoy beating the hustle and bustle by shopping online. If you have holiday gift lists just waiting to be conquered, consider shopping on Jane.com! I recently was gifted some items from Jane in exchange for an endorsement, and everything I chose was SO good, I just had to share my honest review with you! First of all, Jane.com makes it SUPER easy to shop online or on their app. You just need to create an account (and if you’re using your phone, simply download their app!), and you have access to hundreds of boutique deals up to 80% OFF! Think home decor, clothes, shoes, and accessories all in one place with major discounts for … Read More
Gray Peplum Top + Bootie Trends
Before I dive into the topic at hand, how is it already mid October? Is anyone else baffled at how quickly the months pass by? Maybe it’s because we are still holding onto summer temperatures in Arizona, but maybe it’s because life is full, blessed, and E & I are always looking for what is in store for us next! Gray Peplum Top Peplum tops are so flattering, and this flowy one is no exception! It is roomy, light-weight, and has such a “girl next door” appeal. I chose this gray peplum top from Fashion Junkee because I knew it would double for work wear with black pants (these are my FAVORITE work pants!) or weekend wear with a favorite … Read More
The Perfect Ruffle-Sleeved Dress
The bell and ruffle sleeve trend is so popular right now! I have had such a hard time finding a style that works for me, though, without feeling like they’re going to slip into my food or get in my way even with my long arms. Every time I’ve been to Old Navy recently, I have to admit that I absolutely couldn’t stop looking at how pretty this gray and cream floral print was! I passed on it a few times while I browsed through all of the pretty new clothes in the store, until I decided to just give it a try-on since the ruffle sleeves were a 3/4 length. Let me tell you, I just died over the … Read More
Styling Teacher Outfits with Maurices
Styling “teacher outfits” with Maurices has been so much fun! If you’ve followed me on Instagram for any length of time, you know that I have shopped there from high school until now. I simply adore their “girl next door” affordable styles. Everything I’m featuring from Maurices in this post is under $45. They have it all – from casual wear and work wear, to active-wear, accessories, and shoes! Maurices sponsored this shopping trip so I could share their versatile styles with fellow teachers, and shoppers on a budget. Floral Dress: From Summer to Fall with Jackets + Booties This criss-cross front floral dress is so easy to throw on! It’s a jersey fabric, so you don’t have to worry about … Read More
Back to School: Grey Denim, 2 Tops
The 2017-18 school year is here! Teachers in my district are going back for Inservice this week, and students come August 7th. You guys is it just me, or did those 2 months of summer break absolutely fly by?! I feel like every year my summer break goes quicker than the last! We moved from the house we’d been renting for 2.5 years (our landlord decided to sell it) into an apartment (and storage unit) right as the school year was ending, so I do feel like I spent a lot of my summer trying to get us settled in a bit. I always feel blessed to have time off in the summer, though, and know that is a perk … Read More
Transitioning into Summer with Stripes, White, and Gold
Transitioning into summer isn’t hard to do with light colors, airy tops, and gold accents. This Grace & Lace top has the prettiest flowy details all the way around that will flatter any silhouette. The way it drapes allows it to feel carefree while still looking put together enough to wear it to work. I think it will transition well into summer with a cute pair of shorts, too! It also comes in black and white stripes — I can never have too many of that color combo! I paired this top with skinny jeans, and then added gold accents to top off the look. This is sure to be a go-to top in your closet! And, for those cooler summer days … Read More
Olive Green Waterfall Cardigan
Happy Thanksgiving week! What is everyone doing over the holiday weekend? E and I are driving north 2 hours with our two pups to a cabin for a few days to enjoy the fact that November has finally brought us some clouds and cool temperatures! I just love this “fall in Arizona” time of year! It’s time to pull out the long sleeves, boots, and sweaters. After almost 9 months in my summer clothes and shoes, I am so happy to pull out pieces like this beautiful olive green waterfall cardigan! Not only am I in love with the color, I think the waterfall front is so feminine and adds a unique look to this tie top. It’s polyester, so this is … Read More
A Shirt Dress to take from Fall to Winter
Looking for those versatile pieces for fall? Check out this shirt dress from Target! Not only is it a wildly popular hue, but it is a perfect dress to take you from cool fall months to cold winter ones. It is definitely a comfortable, modest dress, which makes it wonderful for work. I used camel peep-toe booties (from the #NSale) and a berry-colored bag to add warm accent colors to this outfit for the fall season. Take a look at the shopping board below for ways to style this dress for the frosty, snowy days ahead, too. Shirt Dress: Styling for Fall Outfit Details: Dress | Booties / Budget Friendly Booties | Bag | Similar Necklace Shirt Dress: Styling for Winter Adding scarves, vests, tall boots, and warmer … Read More
The Flirty Car Wash Skirt
Target’s Who What Wear collection is so much fun to shop! There are a number of fabulous patterns and palettes throughout the line, and they are easy to mix and match with staple pieces you probably already have in your closet. Think navies, maroons, blacks, whites, and olives. Fall is here, and I always keep my eye out for clothes that transition well from “Indian summers” into the cool autumn temperatures that will eventually come. This “Car Wash Skirt” is like a new take on pleats. It is SO flowy and flirty, especially in the breeze. The fit of this skirt reminds me of a more snug pencil skirt, but the fabric pieces attached along the top that garnish the skirt give it a full and airy look. In … Read More