Sooo…Wednesday was one of the best days ever! No, that is absolutely not hyperbole…
THE STORY
…Last week I mentioned my obsession with love of the weather and my crazed fan girl excitement over the fact our local news meteorologist was coming to visit my class. Well, Wednesday was the day and…I totally felt like this…
only for this guy…
Hey, don’t judge me. I’m lettin’ my freak flag fly.
First of all, I have to tell you what a genuine, down to earth, truly kind man he is. I wasn’t sure what to expect because I mean, c’mon, he’s on television. Every. Single. Weekday. But you wouldn’t know that when having a conversation with him. He’s just a really nice guy.
And what won him a forever fan? The way in which he interacted with my kids. They are truly beautiful souls and I love each and every one of them, but it’s not just anyone who can roll up in my room and really talk with them. Not at them, but with them; at their level of understanding, but yet not like they’re babies. And that he did. I think that perhaps he enjoyed them as much as they enjoyed him. Their favorite part was when he pulled up the actual data maps he uses to predict the weather on the big screen in our room, and then had them help him to predict the weather through Christmas Day. So cool!
Fan girl exuberance aside, what made it one of the best days ever? My kids. As much as they make me proud every day that I’m privileged to spend with them, I have never ever been prouder of them than I was Wednesday. They were so interested and fully engaged in everything he was saying. They asked fantastic questions, and when he asked them questions their answers were spot on. They even remembered things I taught them last year in Science. When he asked what December 21 is, one of my girls remembered it was Winter Solstice. Um, hello…Winter Solstice?! Ya, mama bear had a smile on her face.
THE OUTFIT
What does one wear when a local celebrity is coming to visit? Tulle, my friends, tulle. A burgundy tulle skirt to be exact. How delicious is this little confection I picked up recently? Actually, there’s an entire burgundy tulle skirt saga, but I’ll save that for another day since this is already a pretty lengthy post. I thought the floral sweater was perfect with it because the deeper shades in the print complemented the color of the skirt.
And the other standout piece in this outfit? The pearl ring as a pendant gifted to me by Homage by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin. I decided to style it as a pendant because due to my elfin size (my wedding ring finger is a size 4 and 3/4!) it was too large on my fingers. And you know what? It looks gorgeous on a chain; I received so many compliments on it. I do wish it fit as a ring though; it is really beautiful and well made. The mix of pearl and CZ makes it really special.
THE TIP
Yes, you can wear tulle if you’re over the age of 25. Just make sure to ground it with the right top and shoes. Think chambray, a sweater, or a graphic tee and cardigan. As for shoes, I’d avoid ballet flats. You don’t want to look a retired extra from “Swan Lake”. Go with boots, pumps, or my personal favorite, Converse. Nothing says “unexpected” like Converse paired with tulle.
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Skirt: Amazon (Similar); Floral Sweater: Nordstrom (Similar); Ring: c/o Homage; Moto jacket: JCPenney (Similar)
This skirt is perfection, love it on you!
Thank you Tara!
I love it when people like that turn out to be just as awesome as you imagined. Great outfit!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
It was a nice surprise. Thanks for stopping by Amy!
I’m also obsessed with the weather! Of course, living in Vegas now, there aren’t that many surprises, weather wise, unlike Ohio and PA! That outfit is BEYOND cute!!
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Thanks so much Darlene! Which weather do you prefer…the predictable Vegas weather or the crazy OH/PA weather?
Vegas!!!!
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Great skirt! love the fall leaves. Its just snow here now in Eastern Washington! Happy Holidays!
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Thank you Sabrina! I’m not a huge fan of snow, but it would’ve been nice to have some for Christmas!
I’d wear this in a heartbeat. Please just pop it in my closet when you’re done. If you can find room!
So nice that the kids got to meet a *superstar* and interact with him. An early Christmas present.
bisous
Suzanne
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Isn’t the color of this skirt yummy? It was a super cool experience for the kids (and me..lol). They talk about it all of the time and my boy who does the morning announcements now includes a daily weather report because Mr. Wetzl suggested it!
What a great experience for your class! I love the floral sweater and tulle skirt combo! Such a cute look!
Jill
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It was Jill….definitely one of the best! I’m really loving this burgundy tulle at the moment. 🙂
What a great story! Heartwarming. For both your kids and the celebrity. I admire people who have media attention but don’t forget they’re just ordinary folk like the rest of us. This experience sounds like a big achievement for you as a teacher. Take pride in it!
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It was honestly one of the best (if not the best) days of my career. It was such a truly cool experience!
I’d have a permanent smile on my face too. It’s a teacher’s dream. I had my superintendent with a team of 8 others clipboards in hand and all stopped by my classroom on the 4th week of school to see how kinders begin to blend. My kids made me so proud. Needless to say our guests were blown away at what they saw including the level of engagement. We are studying the weather too, would be nice to invite someone but I haven’t given it much thought cos it’s been testing testing and more testing.
But your choice of a burgundy tulle skirt is spot on girl. You can’t go wrong with that. Beautiful top too, just stunning e’erything!
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Don’t you just love it when your kids are just on fire and truly shine?! No better feeling as a teacher. And yes, I’m currently super in love with the burgundy tulle!
So adorable in tulle! Sounds like the perfect day with your kids and the weatherman! How fun!
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OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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It was a blast Dawn!
you rock the tulle! awesome look!
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Thank you Kelsey! My love of tulle has been reignited recently…lol!
Hahaha, your little stories always make me so happy ^_^ and I love this. It’s part classic, part witchy (which I always have a soft spot for) but like you’re a witch with a badass biker boyfriend.
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I’m glad you enjoy the stories and I truly enjoy your comments. A witch with a badass biker boyfriend…maybe the best outfit description ever…lol!
I was wondering how the visit went and I’m so pleased it turned out even better than expected! That’s wonderful the kids had a great time.
Love your outfit - the floral with the tulle in such gorgeous colours. And I love how you’ve worn the ring too. Such diddy little fingers you have!
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It really did…I was so nervous that day that for some reason he wouldn’t show up! Yes, I have insanely tiny little fingers and hands. Makes buying rings kind of a challenge.