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Sequin Joggers & Leopard Sandals: Work Mom

04.16.2015

Since starting my new position in January, I gotta say that there are days that I can’t believe they pay me to go there. I love it that much. Special education is different from regular education in that you develop a whole different relationship with the kids because typically you’re dealing with the same kids for several years. As I’ve mentioned before, since I got moved back to the middle school from the elementary, I’ve had most of this particular group of kids for three or four years. And now I have them all day because they have me for all four major subjects and a study hall. All. day. That’s one of the best things about the job. And the worst. Why the worst? Well, at a certain point I become like a mom to them. But at school. Hence, school mom. And with that role comes a lot of responsibility. Not that regular ed teachers don’t have a lot of responsibility, believe me, they do; it’s just of a different variety.

There’s quite a bit more emotional investment when you spend that much time with a group of kids. I feel like I need to protect them and help them to become better people along with teaching them to read and count money like a boss. And sometimes, like today, it’s just exhausting. We’re going through a rough patch; between the middle school hormones, bad influences, and bickering like siblings (and I do actually have two siblings in my class) they kicked my butt today. I spent the last two class periods (with assistance from my sweet friend who happens to be the principal) conducting a group therapy/reprimand/what the hell are you guys thinking session. They are, for the most part, an excellent group of kids so things will right themselves. If even one or two of them left today with a better understanding of how important it is to be kind to one another then having the life sucked out of me was worth it.

Now let’s get serious here. How bad can your day really be when you have on a pair of sequin joggers? It can’t be bad…especially when those sequin joggers are paired with the best leopard sandals ever. Between the laces, the straps, the just right wedge heel and the zipper up the back, these babies are pretty close to perfect. Tone it all down with a sweatshirt and you’ve got the perfect hormonally challenged teenager group therapy outfit.

Linking up with: Thursday Fashion Files, Throwback Thursday, Spotlight Weekly Link Up, What I Wore To Work, A Labour Of Fashion, Style Elixir’s Friday Fab Favorites, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Favorite Fashion Friday, Fun Fashion Friday, Passion For Fashion, Fashion Friday At Mummy’s Got Style.

Pants: JCPenney (No longer available); Sweatshirt: JCPenney (Old); Jacket: Ebay; Sandals: JustFab (Old)

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Prize: $250 H&M Gift Card

Co-hosts: The Relevance Report • Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog • The Fashion Stir Fry • Six One Six • Funky Jungle • A Labour of Life • To Be Bright • JooJoo Azad • Style on Main • Laura Jane Atelier

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Floral Sweatshirt, Khakis & Ballet Flats: Water’s On…

03.30.2015

…Well, sort of. After a week with no drinking water (see here for the scoop), the minions from the water company once again hand delivered a flyer. It said the water was fixed…but not really. The metal content is apparently within “legal limits”, but it will still smell and taste funny. You can drink it, but if you’re unsure whether you should, then contact your family physician. Wait…what? I can drink it, but perhaps I should ask my doctor about it first?! No thank you very much. I do believe I will stick to my gallon jugs of water from the store. It seems to me if I need to talk to my doctor for a second opinion on my drinking water then maybe I’ll just pass on that. Like I said the other day; you have one job water company, one job.

This floral sweatshirt was one of only two things I found when I went on my birthday money shopping expedition. Did you ever notice when you have money that is earmarked just for you, to spend on whatever you want, you can’t find anything you want? This top was definitely a keeper though. It’s a lightweight sweatshirt so I’ll be able to wear it all year, and it’s covered in irises. Who doesn’t love irises? I have them growing in bunches of spots in my yard so obviously I do. The neckbling and cobalt ballet flats added an extra hit of fancy while the khakis kept it all simple and casual.

Linking up with: Sunday Funday Link Up, Creative Mondays Blog Hop, Style To Inspire, Let It Shine, How I Spring, Personal Style Link Up, Link Up With Lisa.

Sweatshirt: Forever 21 (In-store purchase); Pants: GAP; Flats: Target (Old); Necklace: Walmart (In-store purchase)

And now for a super fabulous Giveaway…a $200 Forever 21 Gift Card…yes $200!!! How can you resist? Um, you can’t!

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Prize: $200 Forever 21 Gift Card

Co-hosts: Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog • Laura Jane Atelier • Think Like A Boss Lady • The Secret Serendipity • My Fashion On The Rox • Sweet Haute • Vanity | Salad • Diary of a Southern Belle

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Floral Kimono & Faux Leather Leggings: The Final Countdown

03.4.2015

This is it my friends; the last few days until my birthday. And it’s a big one. With a “0” in it. No, it’s not 30. To be perfectly honest with you, 50 scares me a lot less than 40, and 40 wasn’t as terrifying as 30. 30 was terrifying for the simple fact my mother passed away when she was 34 so when I turned 30 all I wanted was to be 35 because I had it in my head that I would die at 34 as well. Obviously that didn’t happen. My fear of 40 was simply based on vanity because man, that sounded old. Now that 50 has arrived I’ve amassed a trove of infinite wisdom and ya know what? It is what is. Like I’ve said many times, I have the taste of a twelve year old girl and the sense of humor of a twelve year old boy so 50 is purely arbitrary. I’m gonna own 50 and I’m gonna kick 50’s ass. So, how do you like me now?

With that being said my damn near 50 year old self is rocking the leather leggings with a floral kimono and a sweatshirt. And I strongly believe I will continue to do so when I’m 70. Can I just tell you how much I love this tunic sweatshirt? I scored it from Townhouse Boutique. They sell their items via Facebook and Instagram on kind of a first come, first served basis. When it popped up in my email I immediately wanted it because it was so me. It’s soft and comfortable, but not at all bulky. I’ll be able to wear it well into the spring and summer on cooler evenings too. The floral kimono has been in my closet since the great kimono binge of Spring 2014. It’s probably the one I wear the most because I love the colors so much. I wanted to add some visual interest to the sweatshirt and leggings and I knew it was just the ticket. I went with the taupe fringe booties because black was just too predictable and if there’s one thing I’m not, it’s predictable.

Linking up with: Thursday Style Files, Throwback Thursday, Spotlight Weekly Link Up, What I Wore To Work, A Labour of Fashion, Reason To Dress.

Kimono: Tilly’s (Old); Leggings: Nordstrom; Sweatshirt: Townhouse Boutique; Booties: Tilly’s

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Prize: $800 Nordstrom Gift Card

Co-hosts: The Style Boro // Stylish Adventures with AL // The Relevance Report // Sweet Haute // Strawberricurls // Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog // J. Frances // Cool Gear Cavalier // Mommy on the Money // ThemeTrip // Life is Poppin’ // La Mariposa // Rhea Et Cetera // TonieGirl // Jolie Pagaille // NYC Recessionista // A Lily Love Affair // TheItMom.com // Mr Modernist // TheBoxQueen // On the Daily Express // The Real Fashionista // A Pocketful of Polka Dots // The Fairy Princess Diaries // Mass Musings // everychicway // Livin’ Like Larz // October June // A Journey East // yourownboss.ca // Willfully Elegant

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