Shades of Fall

Sweater: J Crew
Cami: J Crew
Skirt: J Crew
Shoes: Naturalizer

Slightly Dangerous

Sweater: Old Navy
Jeans: J Crew Factory
Belt: Land's Emd Cavas
Shoes: Naturalizer

A casual look from last week.

The shoes, although high, are remarkably comfortable. They are, however, although slightly dangerous while going down stairs. One of my work's maintenance men commented to me, "you sure do hustle when you walk down the hall but boy do you every slow down on the stairs."

September Purchases

Talbots Grace Fit Jacket: $14.84
Talbots Sash Wrap Dress: $14.09
Talbots Accordian Pleat Skirt: $14.84
Talbots Kate Fit Jacket: $14.84
Naturalizer Fira: $22.49
Naaturalizer Newly (but in red): $14.99
Naturalizer Divine: $22.50
Naturalizer Ladell: $14.99
Naturalizer Korina (not shown): $29.99

Total: $163.57

This month was all about the shoe. Naturalizer had a great sale (25% off and free shipping) so I went to town. A few days later, a giant box of shoes ended up on my doorstep. I ended up keeping five of the ten pairs I bought. I can probably get a few weeks of wear into them before tights season starts.

I placed quite a large order with Talbots during their 25% off and free shipping sale. Unfortunately, only a few items actually shipped. Out of the items that arrived, there were a couple that I didn't like so they'll be listed on eBay as they were final sale. I'm really bummed with Talbots lately; it's frustrating to have entire orders  cancelled while the items ordered are still appearing online. Also, I the sizing has been inconsistent for me lately.

Addicted to Blogging

Sweater: J Crew
Skirt: J Crew Factory
T-shirt: J Crew
Shoes: Naturalizer

RDog's mother has been staying with us for a couple of days, so these are these pictures are "omg, let's try to take a picture without her noticing" type. I'm always nervous about people finding out about my little hobby.

However, now there is another person in real life who knows about my blog. Eek!

I do a lot of journal writing in my English classes. It's a great way to get the kids writing "for fun?" (I don't mark spelling) and it's a way for us to get to know each other (I write little notes back to them). I especially like connecting with the quieter students who don't say much in class.

One student has been writing a lot about her blog and how addicted she is to blogging. She confessed yesterday that only three people in her life know about her blog. So I confessed that I, too, am a blogger and I, too, am addicted.

Don't worry, of course, I didn't tell her my blog name or even the subject so I highly doubt she could find me on the interwebs. It sure would be weird if she did track down my internet persona.

Think Cold thoughts.

Blouse: J Crew Factory
Skirt: Loft
Necklace: J Crew
Shoes: Naturalizer

Today I tried really hard not to sweat.

This blouse was a bit of a splurge for me. I rarely spend $70 plus on a simple shirt, even a silk shirt. I didn't want to sweat it up and have to pay for a dry cleaning bill, at least not after the first wearing.  I'm not such a big fan of hand washing my nicer stuff so I try to get as many wears in as possible. The last time I tried to wash a silk blouse on my own, it shrunk. Tres bummer; won't do that again.

So today, I held my arms away from my body and thought cold thoughts. It worked although I did look like I was flexing my arm muscles all day.

Teacher body builder in a pencil skirt!

Bacon Is Great

Sweater: J Crew
Top: Forever 21
Skirt: J Crew
Shoes: Naturalizer
Earrings: Lia Sophia

Tonight I had breakfast for supper. It is the best thing ever. In my ideal world, every meal would include bacon.

Totally

Too big and wrinkly Skirt : J Crew
Cami: J Crew
Cardigan; J Crew
Shoes: Naturalizer

New shoe day! This pair was one of the shoes in my big box from last week. I took back the rejects (five out of ten didn't fit) and the salesperson totally was scowling at me as she processed my return. Does anyone feel that sales people try to make you feel guilty when you return items? I sure felt guilty today. But, come on, I kept five pairs of shoes and all my shoes come from your store so bugger off cranky Naturalizer sales person.

I totally ripped off this outfit idea from Pinterest.

I'm really into the word "totally" lately.