I actually have a lot for you today in the way of outfits. Some you have seen in other posts over the last week.
Have you thought about what you will wear for Thanksgiving? It all depends on the weather for me. I do like to dress up a little. The most important factor for me is comfort! We will be back to our normal traditions this year. We go to Tom’s sister on Thursday and to my side on Friday about an hour away.
On my birthday I wore jeans, my gold clogs, and new poncho and purse!
That night I wore the Spanx leggings, Target boots I will talk about in a moment, an old black top and faux fur vest, and my newish Amazon bag that I love!
For school I wore my Target dress with a vest and black booties.
For school the next day I wore an old swing dress with new poncho and my Target boots.
So, I bought these western vibe Target Universal Thread boots in black and tan.
I went to TJ’s this Saturday to get some healthy staples. I go about once a month and try to go very early on Saturday mornings. Typically I go into the liquor store first. We have a law in Kentucky that liquor can’t be sold in grocery stores, so they have a different “store” right next door for alcohol. It’s really dumb. We also can’t buy it until 1:00 pm on Sundays so going on Saturdays makes the most sense for efficient use of time.
I will be honest with you; I have not gone to TJ’s as much as I normally would have due to the temptations. Yes, they have lots of healthy options that look amazing, but they also have so many seasonal treats!
I bought these for the first time to add some crunch on my salads. I like them but they are super crunchy.
My Kroger had been out of Laughing Cow and luckily TJ’s has it. This is a staple for me. It goes in my buffalo chicken dip and it is so good spread on celery with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning. It makes a great snack.
I had ordered hearts of palm pasta from Amazon for a very high price so I was excited to see it in the pasta aisle. I think it’s pretty good!
I had an idea to put it with artichokes and mushrooms maybe? I haven’t tried it yet. I also got a recipe for a skinny spinach artichoke dip. Hello 90s! I still love that dip so much! You should always have diced tomatoes and I am using the salsa verde for the Mexican spaghetti squash dish I am trying this week.
Yum! Shaved brussel sprouts cooked with a bit of bacon and bacon grease?
The aforementioned spaghetti squash and an acorn squash to duplicate Erica’s amazing meal from a couple of weeks ago.
Love this jasmine rice for the fam. And, I am trying the brown for the first time. Frozen corn is a staple for us and I bought some shrimp to maybe use with the hearts of palm pasta.
I needed green onions and cilantro for the spaghetti squash dish and I wanted to roast the beautiful tri-color carrots (what a pretty Thanksgiving side!), and then I had plans for salads a couple of times this week.
The lite cheeses are so good and the non-lite is probably the best shredded cheese I have ever had.
I did buy a few treats – I bought advent calendars for my nieces and nephews (get those quickly or they will be gone!), an advent calendar for Ernie (hehe), and the amazing tiny chocolate chip cookies that the boys like.
Anything you would recommend? I am so sorry if you don’t have one close by! It really is such a lovely grocery shopping experience if you can go when it isn’t crowded!
This is my 3rd attempt at this post, so this will be the shortest version of the 3! Ugh – technology! I am linking up today with Heather and more!
I am basically gonna show you lots of food photos! I didn’t eat out a single time this weekend in an effort to get back on track after my party, 4 days of cake, and my actual birthday splurge.
I brought Erica and I cheeseburger veggie wraps, homemade wedge fries and aioli. She loved it! I had also had this for Thursday night dinner and I had it again on Saturday for lunch without the fries.
Mason wanted to hang and go shopping Friday after school and I always try to say YES!
We got Cane’s carry out for him to take back to Jack and I went home and made my skinny pizza dough pizza and a salad. Tom had leftover pizza from lunch. He goes out to eat every day at lunch and often has leftovers because he doesn’t eat a bunch at one sitting.
Saturday morning I did a Trader Joe’s run.
The fiddle leaf and the 12 days of beauty were tempting, but I only got more of the amazing Ghost Vine wine I told you about on Friday!
It had warmed up enough for Ernie and I to walk after I put all the groceries away.
I love fall!
I ate my lunch on the patio and actually got hot.
The boys came home and for dinner I made salad and pasta. I used hearts of palm for me.
Sunday morning was meal prep, walking with Ernie, and cleaning and getting ready for the week.
Then, Tom and I did what might have been our last boat ride of the season.
And, all four of us went to see The French Dispatch. We all loved it. It is a Wes Anderson movie so it was very interesting and quirky.
Happy Friday! It is that time of the week where we link up with Andrea, etc. for Friday Favorites right here!
Grab your coffee or if it is later in the day when you read this…your cocktail!
I had lots of favorites this week and I hope you did, too!
My first favorite is YOU! You all are so kind to me and I appreciate all of your birthday wishes. I also shared how I spent my personal day here! You all also really respond to my health journey posts in such a sweet way, like in my Non Scale Victory post this week. I feel weird putting something so personal out there sometimes, but the greater good is to help someone else who was just like me, you know? So, my dear readers who have become friends are definitely one of my favorites. It really tickles me that people take the time to leave comments that are so sweet and encouraging.
My seniors got me a card and made a poster of all of The Daily Scott Instagram photos thus far.
They found this cup with all of the countries!
And, they even got Ernie a Starbucks toy!
Even with the harder stuff, I feel so lucky to have such amazing kids in my life!
I found this healthier polish brand at Target called Tenoverten and this color is called “Church”.
I love doing my own nails and I love the darker fall colors.
OMG! I love this new wine find. I tried to find wines with either skulls on the bottle or Halloween type names for my party. I found Ghost Vine and I will be buying it again.
I can only describe it like it might have the same spices that a chai latte has. It is so good! Has anyone else tried it? I wouldn’t say it is super sweet but it isn’t dry. It is a little bit sweet but with those interesting spice notes. I sound like a sommelier I am sure!
O.k., I’m back. I had to go pour a glass of Ghost Vine for research purposes.
I love this book! There’s talk of wine and cheese and there is a vineyard and family secrets…
It is time for me to start requesting some Christmas books. Don’t hate me but I don’t think I can do a Hallmark movie anymore. They are just so bad. So, my vice is reading seasonal books. I requested this:
Bourbon, Lipstick, and Stilletos is a good blog and Insta follow. She is a Kentucky blogger.
I have been wearing my new KS necklace and still can’t believe it was only $30 with the discount. Do you know about necklace extenders? I bought one. You can clip it on to any necklace where the clasp is and make it longer.
Our leaves are really starting to turn. I am partial to the reds.
Amanda Nighbert is a great follow on Insta for healthy living. She posted this:
Not trying to be a martyr, but I was nodding my head as I read this. We have only been back to normal-ish school for 12 weeks. It will take time to heal our kids. I had a student absent for several days who just returned and told me her Dad has been in the hospital on a ventilator.
And, I totally agree with the above that teachers saw what groups of kids were like pre-pandemic and we see them now in whatever stage this is. There is no doubt in my mind that they are benefiting from being back in school. We provide academics, social life, sports, clubs, guidance, and so much more. I have changed as a teacher. I am trying to talk about about mental health and share my own coping mechanisms now. As tired as I am, I know that I am needed. I may not teach a perfect lesson every day or get through to everyone, but I know that I am needed.
Another favorite follow on IG is The Life on Purpose:
Gosh, isn’t that great? Have you ever looked at your to-do list and asked yourself if those items align with your beliefs and priorities? I do this all the time and end up crossing things off my list without doing them.
Sometimes doing less helps you be more productive?
I love finding new recipes and this is one I am wanting to try stat!
Most of you know I have been doing WW Purple. Well, Monday all the color plans go away and WW is launching a new plan. I think it’s called Personal Points. I am anxious to see the new plan and I think it will be good to mix it up a bit. I think the foundation of portion control, lower carb, and balance will remain the same. If you have been thinking about WW, maybe this new plan is for you. I received a comment from a reader that she had started WW and already lost 15 pounds! How cool! I think I pay about $20 a month and the app and the program are worth every bit of that. Honestly, that is 4 Starbucks drinks a month that I am no longer buying, you know?
My sister gave me an Amazon gift card and I am trying out a few clothing items. I will let you know what I think next Wednesday in my WIWW post.
I ordered a cream sweater, a leopard silky skirt, and a black slightly puffed sleeve sweater. I am just not impressed by what I have seen in stores. Anyone else? I want to shop locally and I do try. I return more than I keep from Amazon but one of these items is an Amazon Basics which I have found to be pretty nice.
Well, this Friday Favorites was all over the place. It got deep and it got shallow. it really is a lot like my brain.
Y’all are simply the best. Leave me a comment about your favorites this week and also leave me some blog topics you might be interested in?
Anyone tired of hearing about my birthday yet? Ha! I will only talk about it a bit more… maybe?
I woke up to a very cold birthday day, but it was a personal day for me so I had slept in until almost 7:00!
I lit my candle, grabbed my favorite blanket, and had a leisurely morning reading my blogs and checking social media. It is always so fun to get texts and Facebook messages on your birthday.
Tom had also taken off because he has some days to burn this year and I invited him to hang out with me. I did give him a few hours off to go to the gym and to mess with the boat so we weren’t attached at the hip all day!
I did my nails.
I wore my new poncho from my sister in law.
Tom and I went to breakfast at Highland Morning.
Tom had just said the type on the menu was too small to read when I caught him in this photo.
I got a mimosa!
My food was very mediocre so I didn’t eat much. I had been here before and it was really good and I hate to say anything bad right now. I had planned to eat really bad on my birthday so I was mad I wasted my breakfast opportunity!
Then we went to the mall to buy my Kendra Scott piece and to shop at Athropologie.
I let Tom sit at the kiddie table to do a work email while I went in one of the stores. Tom likes to shop and he bought another pair of Lululemon work pants. Tom really likes their mens’ clothes. I don’t own a single thing. I tried on a pair of leggings that day and just didn’t think they were worth $128. They looked flattering, but no more so than my Amazon ones or my Costco Felina ones, you know? Correct me if I’m wrong. I also didn’t want to spend that much if my size might hopefully go down. If you are a Lulu lover, tell me what style you like and why you like them.
I decided on this KS piece and Tom bought it for me. It’s the top one. The bottom bar necklace is my twins’ birthday that my bff had made for me.
After the mall we were still full and I needed a rest so we went home and I read but couldn’t read outside because of the cold. I am really into this! Tom went to work on the winterizing of the boat.
He came home after a couple of hours and we got ready for dinner.
I put on my Spanx leggings from last year. They fit much better now and I think I didn’t like them very much last year because they run small? Here is my faux leather leggings post from last year! I gave my Aerie crackles to my sister because they are too big and I also gave her my Target Wild Fables. Now that these fit I just don’t see myself needing any others. I love my new Amazon purse and I have on my old vest, old blouse, and new Target Universal Thread boots that I decided to keep. I need a better black top for this outfit.
We headed to a new to us Spanish tapas restaurant called Barcelona Bistro.
It was super cute inside and we had to order off the QR code reader. I got a sangria.
We got olives,
pan con tomate (bread with tomato, olive oil, and salt),
spicy potatoes with aioli sauce,
chicken coated in potato chips,
empanadas,
and churros with chocolate for dessert.
I had the last piece of my cake. I did have a small sliver of cake Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and then it was gone. It was really, really good cake. I love cake!
And, then it was a bit of tv, shower, and an early bedtime for school the next day.
Instead of just my usual WIWW (What I Wore Wednesday) post, I thought I would touch on a topic that I have been thinking a lot about lately. I will have a few outfits at the end of the post, too!
As women, we get really caught up with the number on the scale. It is so frustrating when you feel that you have changed your lifestyle so drastically and the numbers stop changing.
I also think YOU have to be ready to make a change. So much of it is mental. You can’t do it for anyone but yourself. If you want to make a lasting change, it requires patience. There is no quick fix.
Erica (my meal prep partner) and I started talking about “non scale victories” that we had heard people talk about on our Facebook WW forums. They often just call them “NSVs”.
I stopped following indulgent food accounts on Instagram and started following healthy lifestyle accounts. We are all “influenced” whether we want to believe it or not.
She posts the best and most inspirational stuff! I think it’s good to keep this in my camera roll. I have now been on a healthier lifestyle journey for 7 months. Erica has been on her journey for 3 months. Even when the numbers don’t move or don’t move fast enough, we are seeing changes.
I noticed very quickly that I had more energy. I just had someone say that they thought I was younger than they were because I seemed to have so much more energy than she does. What a compliment! I also had a sweet student give me a lotion a few years ago called Stress Relief. She said, “The other choice on sale was called Energy but you seem to have enough of that.” Ha! I think that was because I “perform” all day at school and then crash after the last bell!
I almost immediately started sleeping better. I think it only took a week of cutting out the crap for me to see this!
One of my goals was to stop groaning upon standing. Ha! I was ashamed at all the noise I was making. I am no longer a groaner – or at least as bad of a groaner.
I literally was choosing not to do things that involved too much walking. I am saying “yes” more to things that involve more walking.
I was not as extroverted as I wanted to be because I was not feeling my most confident.
Tom said when he first met me he couldn’t keep up with me when we were walking places and he noticed that I am starting to be that way again.
I am craving more healthy foods and craving less non-healthy foods.
I love having our foods last longer because I am watching portion sizes.
I have less back pain. True story: I started having really bad back spasms in March. I went to set up my classroom and was in so much pain with my back muscles tightening up every time I moved a desk. I was seriously worried about being able to do my job! Don’t anyone let you believe teaching is not an extremely physical job. You really have to be able to stand all day, walk all day around the room, bend over to pick things up, hang things up, and do all of your own grunt work.
Everyone wants to be in their best shape for summer, but it is a great feeling to put on my leggings from last winter and have them fit so much better. It is a great feeling to not feel so schlumpy in your bigger winter clothes, you know?
It’s amazing to me how much weight you lose in strange places on your body. My necklaces lay better with a thinner neck, my rings are looser, my earrings are loose (just kidding to see if you are still here!), my tops fit better, etc.
I am sure I have forgotten so much of what Erica and I discussed, but you get the idea. What NSVs have you enjoyed recently or in the past?
I am pissed at myself for not taking care of my body and I wish I had been ready to make a change earlier. But, it’s time to live in the present and move forward.
Now for what I have been wearing lately. I have really slacked on photos because I have just been so busy, but here are a few.
For my party I wanted to go out and get a cute top but I didn’t. I decided on my new smaller sized jeans, my Lucky booties, and my black belt with an old Old Navy boho blouse. It got so cold, though, that I wore my Target poncho for the first time. The shirt was a bit lumpy under and I felt a bit dowdy, but I was warm and comfy.
I finally wore my new Loft clearance dress to school last week. I feel like it looks like Grandma’s curtains but I love it. This might be my Thanksgiving dress.
And, I wore my new floral blouse, a Target cardigan from last year that I bought in about 5 colors, jeans, and my gold clogs.
How in the BEEP am I fifty? It sure did come quickly.
This past weekend I celebrated and to be honest, I will keep the celebration going as long as people will let me! Why not?
Indulge me in a bit of stream of consciousness here. I thought about doing a “X Number of Things about Me” post like many bloggers do on their birthdays, but fifty things about me just seems too hard. Are there even fifty things about me? I’m not that complicated.
This birthday has me thinking about my Dad. He would have said he can’t believe he has a child this old, how my birth was the best day of his life (along with the birth of my sisters), and how he was so proud of me and the person I have become. He would have had lots of heartfelt sentiments for me that were sometimes more than I deserved. This makes me smile to imagine his voice saying these things.
A lot of big things have happened for me recently, as my dear readers know. My twins graduated from high school and started college. Tom and I became empty nesters in one fell swoop. And, as of October 1, I became eligible for retirement.
I have more time for myself than I have had since I was 29. I don’t know how much longer I want to teach but it sure feels good to have that choice now. Honestly, I am worn out from this school year already and I don’t know how many more educational “trends” (started by those not in the classroom) that I can endure. But, I am not really ready to leave the game yet. Also, I would hate to go out on a year like this. But, I also need to put myself first now. So, we will see. There are so many things I would like to pursue in my next chapter.
I am going through a bit of a metamorphosis and I think I like it. I have seen some amazing women turn 50 before me and they are truly inspire me. I welcome your words of advice if you have them! One thing I always tell my students is to never want to stop learning new things and I know I have so much more to learn.
I felt about weird about posting my lovely and thoughtful gifts, but I decided to do so because they mean so much to me and because they might help you with gifting ideas for the approaching holidays.
I truly only wanted quality time with the people in my life, but I get so touched when a gift shows that someone really GETS me, you know?
My co-worker Erica gave me this “Basic Bitch Acceptance” candle that is infused with pumpkin spice everything! Oh yes! I am basic!
Our friends John and Christine brought me wine and this awesome plant called “Mother in law’s Tongue”. My MIL does not have a sharp tongue so I can’t relate. Lol!
My friend Heather ran into an old college friend, Lucy, who happened to be in town for the weekend visiting family and told her to come, which was awesome. I felt so bad that she brought me a gift, though! Look at this awesome cow print Swig cup. I have a cup problem!
She also gave me these awesome tortoise shell bracelets. I love tortoise shell.
My co worker Elizabeth gave me a tub holder for when our bathroom is done. Tom thought it was a tub charcuterie board and I just think he might be on to something.
She added this hair turban, soap, and loofah.
The hair turban is really cool! Marge Simpson, anyone?
Our friends Scott and Jessica gave me this cool pan holder. Have you seen these? You stick a disposable pan inside to take places. I have wanted one!
They also gave me this funny kitchen towel!
My sister in law and family gave me this pretty wrap/poncho. I am excited to have lighter colored ponchos.
And, my SIL Jessica had my niece go to Craig Conover’s shop (from Bravo’s Southern Charm) when she was in Charleston to get me this hilarious cup! It’s an “if you know you know” thing for people that watch the show!
And, Heather gave me this one:
Heather gave me these awesome earrings that I got for our other friend Heather.
Our other friend Heather gave me this Madewell tote. I love the print!
Beth and her hub gave me an Anthro gift card and look how cute they package it. It is a ribbon with the card inside.
Dan and Kara gave me this cool paddle charcuterie board with a really sweet note attached. They are both really good with words and with giving words of affirmation.
They wrote: “Is a charcuterie board Amy or is Amy a charcuterie board? (haha) Always colorful. Can be taken anywhere you want festivities to ensue. Always welcoming, making guests feel at ease as if something special is happening. Able to mix with a variety of flavors and tastes. (lol) Able to be paired with a unique cocktail reflecting the season (or an Ale 8 – Tom’s beverage of choice).”
I was so touched. That is the person I want to be, but I am not sure I am there yet.
My friends Victoria and Dave had a prior commitment, but Victoria gave me this awesome Frida Kahlo kimono over fall break.
What a weekend! I am linking up with Heather and more here!
How was your weekend? I hope it was great!
First off, the jeans I wore to school Friday were loose and getting looser and annoying as the day went on. I decided to get on my Target app and order the $15 Universal Thread in the next size down via drive up and they fit! So, that made me feel amazing! I know the sizing isn’t always consistent, but just left me have this victory! Ha!
I followed that up with a CFA grilled nugget with my homemade fries and pickles meal. Nothing motivates me to keep going like that kind of success, you know? This is very low points for me which I needed because I had indulged in a – gasp – 11 point pumpkin spice latte that day. Balance, right?
Tom and I watched tv and crashed pretty early.
The next day was a big day because I was throwing a 50th birthday party for myself! Ha! Tom asked what I wanted and I said I just wanted a casual backyard party. So, Tom put in a lot of work for me and I really appreciated it!
I bought an inviation design off of Etsy for $5 and simply texted it out. I wanted to keep the party small so that my backyard situation could handle it.
My sweet sister in law offered to take care of the cake and did she ever! That is a real bottle of Patron in the cake.
Look how close to the invite design it is!
It rained all morning and part of the day so I was a bit nervous. Tom had the idea to put up this giant tail gate tent we have.
Jack and Mason came home to help set up. Tom also bought more lights to hang under the tent like the ones we have on the patio.
I will just let the photos speak for themselves. I made several apps and we ordered a taco bar from a local restaurant. My sister in law also made a giant salmon and roasted veggies. She outdid herself and it was so appreciated!
We had 24 people and only 2 couldn’t make it. I am so mad that I didn’t get a photo of everyone and with everyone!
I will show you my thoughtful gifts in another post, but one of them is this candle that says the scent is “Basic Bitch Acceptance” and that it smells like “pumpkin spice everything”. That was from my co-worker Erica. I just invited Erica and Elizabeth from school and their significant others.
Sunday was a true day of rest. I only left the house for a walk and to run to the store. I spent most of the day cleaning up from the party and reading on the patio. I just started this and it is so good!
Last in the afternoon, I made the traditional chili and opened a fabulous wine I had bought for the party.
It kind of has a chai latte spices feel to it. Highly recommend and I will buy this again!
And, I just have to leave you with the perfect card Beth found for me.
My actual birthday is tomorrow and I took a personal day! Remember that post awhile ago here? I think everyone should have their birthday off to do whatever they want to do! I am a lucky gal!
Linking up with Andrea, etc. for everyones’ favorite link up!
I had another busy, but good week. Here are some faves from my camera roll with a bit of a re-cap of the week.
How was yours? I hope it was great! October sure went by too quickly for me. I love November, but I kinda dread the winter that comes after the holidays.
I usually get my hair highlighted every 8ish weeks on a Saturday morning. I love my stylist, Laura. This time I had to do a Tuesday afternoon after school and a meeting.
Before (See all those dark roots?):
After:
I still only have a few grey hairs, thankfully.
I received Pioneer Woman Christmas already!
Erica (my co-worker and lunch partner) made a fabulous stir fry meal this week.
I made sweet potato lasagna again!
I found this really motivating!
I forgot to tell you during my Hello Monday post that we went to a breast cancer fundraiser on Sunday where they catapult pumpkins into the river.
These are the targets.
It was a nice afternoon and we got to see some people, too!
I bought a charcuterie board on a lazy Susan! I found it at World Market and have been wanting one for forever! But, DO NOT spin it too fast. I spun it like I was on Wheel of Fortune the first time. Lesson learned.
Erica also made a stuffed acorn squash this week. She made homemade chicken sausage, rice, mushrooms, spices, and a bit of cheese. It was out of this world – restaurant quality. I’m starting to think I’m getting the better end of this lunch deal!
This is my sweet Spanish Club! I guess it’s not really mine but I am leading it this year. These kids are willing to hang out after school because they love Spanish? We met outside again because it is just safer and easier with Covid. Also, we got so lucky on the weather!
We have a student who is a real recording artist already. His family is from Puerto Rico. He agreed to sing 3 songs in Spanish for our club! It was so fun and the kids danced and showed him the love.
Then, one of our Spanish teachers did a live guacamole demo and we ate the fruits of his labor.
All the meetings I had last week did nothing to directly impact the kids. THIS is what directly impacts the kids!
Mason texted to see if I wanted to hang out and get a late lunch/early dinner after school. I kinda have a loose policy to always say YES when it comes to this kinda stuff!
Mason is a foodie and didn’t care where we went. I had talked and talked about Red Hog and finally got to show him. I ordered a ginger based mocktail for him and a really spicy cocktail for me.
Um… this ended up being my dinner. Their fries and curry mayo are good! I ate way too many so that was it for me for the rest of the day.
Mason ordered a Cuban sandwich and had lots left to take back.
Jack probably wouldn’t text me like this but he did a couple of times last year. Also, Jack is super busy this semester. I would like to hang with Jack soon and maybe I will ask him!
Leave me your highlight in the comments and thanks for reading!
Hello and happy Wednesday! I took off from posting yesterday and I am taking off on Thursday, too. Come back Friday for favorites!
Here are some recent outfits – some are out of order!
I was so happy to wear some normal clothes last Friday. I incorporated a school color (maroon) with my denim skirt and kimono. Two weeks of spirit is just too much spirit – whew!
Thursday was Generations Day – Seniors were senior citizens, juniors were working professionals, sophomores were kids, and freshmen were babies. Teachers decided to dress for retirement life. I debated doing a beach/travel look, but at the last minute I decided to be a trophy wife.
This would almost be an outfit I would wear – I would probably wear booties instead.
And, for my lewk I added a Starbucks cup, bee sunglasses, and a trophy. Yes, the trophy does say second place, but I was hoping no one would notice! Erica even had a bluetooth speaker playing Jimmy Buffet all day. We had a little too much fun with it!
The other spirit days were Mismatch, Holiday Day, Dress like a Teacher Day, and Character Day. They did some really creative themes this year. I think this helps toward building community in our schools again. It all may seem a bit silly but this is the stuff that kids remember and it ends up being these little things that are such a huge part of American high school life, if that makes sense.
Saturday I repeated the outfit below when Mason and I went to the outdoor flea market. Boy, have I gotten my money’s worth from some of my blouses, my gold clogs, my jeans, and my cross body purse! I love it when that happens. I want to feel that I make good fashion purchases!
Sunday I wore black leggings, my black New Balance, and this chambray popover with my new small black purse and Gucci-esque strap. Super easy to throw on!
Monday for school it was raining and storming and I always wear black when it rains. I wore my Tieks, my trusty Chicos pants, and my Umgee kimono. This black high necked and the maroon high necked are new Target purchases to wear under things. I don’t get so hot when I have a sleeveless top under a cardigan or kimono.
And, finally I wore these Hue leggings/jeggings that I bought at a consignment store, cognac Jack Rogers booties, my other most worn fall blouse, and an old Target lightweight cardigan.
Do you have a favorite outfit? I will be honest in that sometimes I use school as a training ground to see if I like an outfit and would wear it out in my “real life”. Ha! That is silly since I mainly go to school! Do you do that, too?
What have you been wearing lately? I would love to know!
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 