Preppy with Puppies & Trendy Tuesday Announcement

What will brighten your Friday more than my face? I'll tell you: my parents' puppies. Although Rudy magically found a way to poop on top of his crate, and they both love rasorially digging at the crotch of my pants, I submit to their cuteness. Let's be honest: my outfit is cute, but these pups are cuter.

(Note: rasorial means "characterized by scratching at the ground, especially for food." I told you that I'd throw some vocabulary your way every day.)

As for next Tuesday, the theme, as chosen by one of the best-dressed males in our building, is "Gingham and Cords." Now, do remember that Trendy Tuesday's "rules" are very loose. You can choose gingham and cords, or you can wear just one of the two. We try to leave enough room for everyone to find a way to participate.

Here is what gingham looks like. I'm already cooking up some ideas. Depending on the weather, I'll probably stick with just gingham, but maybe I'll double up. Who knows!? It's anyone's guess.

This morning, my co-teacher and I taught our first and second periods in the computer lab. While I was down there, I drank from a water bottle that I thought was mine; however, when I returned to the classroom at the beginning of third period, I saw that my water bottle was still on my desk. "OH NO!" I internally exclaimed. Okay, okay, if I'm being honest, I really thought, "Oh, shit. WHOSE water bottle was that? What if I drank from a kid's water bottle? Ewww, what if they have scabies? Oh my gosh, I'm doing to die." Because, you know, that's how normal people think. Later, I told my co-teacher who informed me that she was pretty sure that water bottle was hers. Man, what a relief. I almost ate soap.

 

Sammy is the one with perked up ears (on the right). 

Rudy is the squirmy one on the left.

The Look:

Blazer: New York and Company--similar

Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger outlet (does anyone shop there still? Well, I do.)--similar

Belt: "vintage" (it's Mom's from back in the day)--similar

Jeans: The Limited--same?

Flats: Rock and Republic via Kohl's--similar

 

You cannot see my face, but you can see theirs, so this picture is worth it.

I call this my "if Paris Hilton actually wore clothes and were being stalked by the paparazzi who couldn't believe she was wearing clothes" picture.

 

I considered a necklace or something, but I decided to keep it simple.

I just like the color palette here.

 

Clearly, I said something so witty that I rocked my head back in amusement.

 

What? You didn't think I'd deliver a normal picture?

I also wore the flats this way...

And here are some gingham looks for you...

 

(Look! There's the red belt again!)

Also, I am wearing gingham and cords in this last picture.

Hmm...now I have a "cold weather" idea for Tuesday!

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