a top for a friday

Happy weekend! You guys, it is almost summer break! In my district we have one more week to go. This is such an exciting time of year. I love the anticipation of summer break and reflecting on the school year.  I want to make this the best summer ever.

This was my work outfit on Friday. This is another thrifted top from a year or two ago. This one is really nice quality and the label says it is 100% silk. I adore this type of striped garment--with the stripes sewn at interesting angles. This is exactly my taste. I love the color too. As with some of my other outfits this week, I'm wearing it one last time before the school year is up.   When we return in fall it will be way to hot for this outfit for awhile.

Outfit details:
top:  thrifted Nine West (they usually do shoes, right?)
pants:  J. Brand, via Anthro
platforms:  LL Bean Signature
necklace:  Forever Silver

bright chevrons!

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Tuesday is a good day for me because it means we have gotten through Monday and we get to order pizza for dinner. I'm having a half a glass of wine right now too, so that is also good.

Today's outfit is more or less a repeat of yesterday's--a graphic lightweight sweater and pants. I love these corduroy pants, but half the time I'm not sure how to style them.  I like the way they work with this longer top, though.  And the bright heels really complete the outfit. Over the last two years, as I've been improving my wardrobe, I've become MUCH more of a shoe person than ever before. I never realized before how much shoes add to an outifit!

Are you a shoe person, or do you basically rely on the same 2-3 pairs (as I used to do)?

Outfit details:
chevron top:  Gap
grey corduroy pants:  J. Crew
red heels:  Clarks
chevron necklace:  Lisa Leonard Designs
bracelet:  Etsy

PS--thanks for looking!  I've enjoyed your comments and support so much!  You guys are making this really fun. 

rainy monday

Happy Monday, everyone. Just a quick post. It was a rainy Monday (sort of--at least it started out that way. It rained a lot more at home than where I work), so I opted for a cozy/casual look. I used to dress up much more for work, but honestly, everyone in the office is in jeans these days, so I have found myself joining in.  Not sure how I feel about it yet. What do you wear to work?

Outfit details:
straight leg jeans:  AG "Stevie" fit (via Anthro)
heart sweater:  Old Navy
pinstriped shirt:  J. Crew
booties:  Clarks
belt:  Target
necklace:  consignment shop
bracelet:  Etsy

storytelling weekend

Can I just say once again that I love the weekend? One of the huge (many) benefits of working is getting to enjoy a true weekend feeling. I may require big pats on the back (mostly I give these to myself*) for being a working mom and going to a stressful job every day. But it doesn't mean that I don't want to work. It's complex, ya know? But I'm grateful I get to work.

Anyway, here is what I am wearing today. We're spending most of the weekend going back and forth to our local storytelling festival, and the weather is perfect today. Warm enough for shorts and a tee, but not too hot.

I have a lot of thoughts/questions about wearing shorts at my age. My main thought is that I don't want to give them up because it gets hot here in the warmer months. But I have an eye toward going for some longer, knee-length shorts pretty soon.  I may not be fully appropriate in these shorter shorts, but I also like being myself and not sticking to closely to the rules.

Outfit details:
tee:  J. Crew
shorts:  L.L. Bean Signature
belt: Gap (years ago)
sandals:  Gap
necklace:  a cherished gift from my dear friend Carrie.  It's vintage.

*Next weekend Carrie and I are meeting for a friend-weekend in Covina, and we'll be doing this. 
PS--also, if you live in/near Covina, please leave comments with your suggestions.  Would love to hear about any "local" spots.