Black and Neon

I wore a version of this outfit last winter and truly couldn't wait to wear it again. This year I added tights,  booties and my new black vest. I also decided to try my neon necklace and I love the bright pop of color and how it contrasts with the black. 

Today marks the beginning of my Christmas break and I am totally ready.....so are the kids.  We have an end of the semester "fun" day today and then we're out of here!  Two weeks off will do us all some good! Grant is still going to go to daycare on Monday so I can get some last minute Christmas stuff done and that'll be a nice little break for me too.

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Mint and Polka Dots

Getting back in the groove of school has been a process. Every morning Grant cries for me to put my jammies back on when I'm dressed. I wish, buddy.  Every afternoon I'm having these "Oh no, what's for dinner moments."  Then, every evening I'm trying to catch up on blogs, relax, and hang out with my husband simultaneously.  Not easy.  Being at home is summer was such a treat!  I love teaching but those summers off are such a teaser!

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Blouse: Express same

Skirt: Loft similar

Belt: Kohl's similar

Necklace: Stella and Dot Juniper

Bracelets: Stella and Dot Chimera, Renegade, Moxie

Shoes: Nine West similar

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Lovin' Mint

Mint has really come in full force this spring and summer and has a huge presence in stores, Blogland, and Pinterest.  I don't know about you, but although I'm totally drawn to the color, knowing how to wear it can be overwhelming.  I recently picked up a great blouse at Express.  If you are trying to introduce mint into your wardrobe, I think a clean, classic blouse is a great way to start.  I've come up with three ways to style this blouse and was quite surprised by it's versatility.

Casual

For this look, I've paired the blouse with white skimmers, nude heels, a long gold necklace, bright bangle, and a white leather bag. Seen Here

Dressy

For this look, I've paired the blouse with a Jacquard skirt and nude heels.  To accessorize it I added a statement necklace that also incorporates mint, a silver clutch, and a skinny belt.  Similar to this

Girls' Night

For this look, I've paired the blouse with boyfriend jeans and a striped blazer, and leopard heels.  I've accessorized it with a mint statement necklace, a variety of bracelets and a bronze belt.  Seen here

Are you ready to incorporate this great color into your wardrobe?  I've found some great pieces to start you out!

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Minty Fresh

A while back Susannah brought to my attention that I was evidently a "no reply" blogger, basically someone couldn't reply back to me after I commented on their blog.  I didn't want to change it at the time, as I was using a personal email that I really didn't want to share with the world.  However, I recently created a email specifically for my blog (duh), and went from "no reply" to "reply," now people can reply to me directly after I comment on their post.  Wowza, I didn't realize what I'd been missing!  If are a "no reply" blogger, it's super easy to change, here's the link.

Also, it seems like everyone and their dog are taking part in Blog Everyday in May Challenge, I'm only two days late, but I thought I'd jump on the old bandwagon.  Today's topic is "Things that make you uncomfortable."  This is a very interesting top, here is a list, it's definitely not all inclusive, but here you go:

1. Feet: I hate them, I hate when my husband tries to poke me with his feet because he knows how much I hate them.  I just think they are gross.
2. High fives: Awkward.  I never know how to do one correctly.  They just feel weird to me.
3. Winking: Winkers have secrets and they think I know their secret too, but I don't.
4. Smelly breath: Trying helping a 7th graders after it's chili dog day in the cafeteria?
5. People who dig for compliments:  I never know how to respond.  We all need a little encouragement at times, but people who do this all the time make me uncomfortable.
6.  Gossiping: I firmly believe that most people who take the time to tell me a tidbit about someone else's life will definitely take the time to tell someone else about a tidbit in my life.  I. Stear. Clear.

Now to my outfit: When I bought this blouse at Express by husband thought it was "grandma-ish." I, on the other hand, would like to have it in every color. : )  I'm loving this casual look today and although people in the Midwest will look at me like I'm crazy, "White before Memorial day???" I'm feeling pretty good in this easy look. 

Blouse: Express $20

Skimmers: Kohl's $20 (I think)

Necklace: Plato's Closet $3

Bracelet: The Limited (gift)

Bag: Coach

Shoes: Fergalicious $30

Stripe Love

So....I got a remote for my camera.  So. Excited.  When I looked on Amazon awhile back I was overwhelmed at all the choices and really had no idea what to get, after calling a local camera retailer the Camera Genius told me exactly what  I needed, and I found it for $20 on Amazon.  Along with wearing this cute outfit the remote has pretty much made my week! 

Blazer: Kohl's $25

Blouse: Express $20

Necklace: Express $10

Bracelets: Express $14 Kohl's $12

Belt: Kohl's $1.50

Jeans: Old Navy $5 (thrifted)

Shoes: Fergalicious $15

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