Week 1 in the bag

 Anthro-
Kumo Leaf Dress
Peacock Plume Sandals

 Anthro- Whippletree T

Kut from the Kloth crops
Target belt
Softspots wedges

I have no idea why I'm staring at the ceiling.

Anthro-
Honeyed Life Shirtdress

Kohls T
Report Wedges

Cray cray

Anthro Elornis Shift
J Crew Cardi
DV Archer Sandals

I really considered wearing this the first day of school, but decided the kids could have one day of not thinking their teacher is a crazy lady. This is also my submission for Molly's frock party.

Back to the grind...

 Anthro-
Mina Dress
Lacy View Wedges

Target belt, necklace

Anthro-
Liquid Bouquet Tank
Climate Control Cardi

Loft pants
Indigo by Clarks wedges
Target necklace


Back to work this week. 1st day outfits here- teachers' first day (above) and students' first day (left). I'm still sort of in denial about summer being over. Even though we had students on Friday, it felt sort of like make-believe. Anyhow, at least I will have a reason to wear real clothes and take pictures of them. So there is something.

Well Hello!

 Anthro- Eliza Racerback
Kut from the Kloth Jeans
Target necklace

 Assorted vacation purchases from Anthro, Loft, Loehman's, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, and Target

Anthro- Joe's Petite Microflate
Anthro necklace

Target tank and T
DV sandals

So true to form, I haven't had much to photo for a few months. I took a quick trip to Orange County before school starts to escape the heat, see some old friends, and of course, shop. School starts up again soon (sob) so I will actually have to put on clothes.

Vacay

Anthro- Sprightly Top
Gap Boyfriend Roll-Up Shorts
DV Archer Sandals

I swear I didn't *mean* to match the dishes in the back, but hey, I take a photo opportunity where I can get one. This was in a totally freaking cute little cottage we rented in Fredericksburg, TX. Wine tasting + cute downtown + being able to walk everywhere = winner, winner, chicken dinner!

The long and shorts of it

Anthro-Underexposed Tank
Gap Boyfriend roll-up shorts
Target undertank
Roxy flip flops


Shorts, shorts, shorts. We have a love-hate relationship. Being a teacher, I have the summer off which basically means I don't have to wear real clothes for 3 months. Being a woman with the typical body hang-ups, I am crazy-picky about the exact millimeter of thigh that shorts hit at. I'm too old and too self conscious about my upper-thigh area to do booty shorts. I've worked too hard to keep my weight down to do grandma shorts. My typical standby for summer shorts is Bass Pro (my dirty little secret I've admitted here before) but even they failed me. I tried on shorts at Anthro (did bring home one pair that has potential if I let out the hem), Target and Old Navy...I know that isn't the be all end all of stores but I also refuse to pay more than about $40 for shorts because, THEY'RE SHORTS! I was about ready to go home in frustration when I decided to brave the mall. And like manna from heaven, these little treasures were waiting for me. They fit perfectly in the waist without pinching, I can adjust the leg length and they come in about 398 colors. Neon orange, neon pink, "active blue" and lavender currently live with me. Southern turquoise and deep guava may be my next acquisitions. So anyhow, I now feel like I can comfortably brave the summer while at least making some attempt to still have some style.

 Anthro-
Aviatrix T
Lacy View Wedges

Loft Dress
A Slip Shop slip (etsy)

Anthro-
Elornis Shift
Foliage Fancy T

DV Archer Sandals



This little birdy number almost didn't get to live with me. I'm actually quite ashamed that I paid this price for a polyester dress. But it's a dress WITH FLAMINGOS, and dammit, I didn't want to wait for first cut! I also tried on about 10,382 items at Anthro a couple weeks ago and was sorely underwhelmed. I might revisit this weekend now that the Tag Sale is on (although I'm still pretty meh about what I've seen online). There are only 3 (3!3!3!) days of school left and then I get to be a lounge lizard for three months, so really I probably don't need to shop.