Fourth Day Hair

Hello, Internet, I'd like you to meet my fourth day hair also known as my "I value sleep more than my hair" hairstyle. In my defense, I washed my bangs and my body, so I wasn't dirty. Let's call me resourceful and efficient, not grody.

Our English department was gifted substitutes for the day so that we could grade diagnostic essays as a team...allllll the live long day. I knew the thermostat would breech 90 degrees today, so I opted for a dress. (I even shaved this morning despite my unwashed hair.)

I was wildly comfortable all day until the wind decided to play peek-a-boo with my wrap dress as I walked out of the building carrying so much stuff that I nearly faceplanted into the pavement in an effort to keep the world from seeing my lady bits. Perverted wind.

The Outfit:

Dress: Banana Republic Outlets this summer (got it for like $25 bucks or something equally inexpensive--bought it the same day as this dress)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson via Marshall's

Necklace: Good question--can't remember

Earrings: The Limited

Hair bow: Forever 21

Still working with Jeff on that whole detail shot business. Baby steps.

I know the second clip looks silly. (Okay, I didn't know that until I viewed this picture. Dangit.)

However, it pulls in the color of my shoes, and it's just cute. Ignore its little friend chilling below it.

Hair clips need companions too. 

I've also worn it with this dress. 

By the way, this is the first wrap dress that I've ever owned. They never look right on me, but I think this one is a winner. I hope?

The Details:

Occasion: Work (marathon of essay grading)

Temperature: Hot outside and bearable inside

Comfort Rating: 8 (wind picked up my dress, and I didn't master the wrapping well enough, which forced me to readjust several times while sitting.)

Comments: I love the button details on the shoulders of this dress. I can wear it without a tank if I'm not at work. I'm so excited to wear this dress with boots in the fall!

New year, new teacher?

 This picture is fantastic because the dogs decided to pose, too. Squirt's seductively looking over her shoulder, and Roxy lost one of her ears. Ever wonder what dogs would be like if they were people? I do. 


Anyway, the coat was on clearance at Marshall's. $56. I win. Jeff can attest to the fact that I covet all coats. Some girls fancy purses. I fancy clothing that keeps me warm. 


The tights have probably three runs in them, but I patched them up with clear nail polish. They're just on my butt (testament to how large my 'donk is?), so who cares?

The shoes are Jessica Simpson. I tell ya what. It's no big deal that she fell out of singing stardom because her true claim to fame is making wonderfully beautimous shoes on the cheap (without looking cheap).

Roxy loves her limelight. 

I look a bit like a deer in headlights, but no matter. The shirt was $20 at Express. Ohhh yeah. Who rocks the clearance rack? You bet I do.


I believe Roxy is growing a bit bored with all of these pictures.

The black bracelet is from NY&Co, the only reputable store in the pathetic excuse of a "mall" near me.

The necklace? Kohl's.

Roxy is so pooped that she decided to lay down. Such a hard life.

Oh, the skirt is from The Limited. They have the best pencil skirts.

Pencil skirts are perfect for tucking shirts (tucked-in shirts always sneak out of my pants, but they stay put in high-waisted skirts.)

TIP: The Limited gives a 15% discount to all teachers with an ID.

Other clothing stores that I frequent who also provide a teacher discount? Ann Taylor LOFT, J.Crew, NY&Co.

Honestly, just ask a place when you go to the counter. You might luck out.