Night out!

It was a friend's birthday party last night, which I used as an excuse to wear this blue dress that I got at a consignment store this summer while in Canada.    It also gave me an excuse to bust out these shoes:

I almost wore these to work last week, as they are actually comfy and give me some decent height for reaching the chalkboard, but I ultimately decided they are too sexy for a university classroom.  But they sure are fun for a weekend party!

ice cream sherbet

I got this skirt at the Salvation army for $1.99.  It is very summery.  I wore it to work on Friday.  I don't teach on Fridays, so I thought the more casual outfit was okay.  One of my colleagues said "You are VERY pastel-y today."  Not sure if that was a compliment or just an observation.  I do feel this outfit is a bit like a bowl of rainbow sherbet ice cream.

black and white and polka dots

Oh how I love black and white clothing.....and it is even better with polka dots!  The only black and white pattern I like better than polka dots is a black and white floral.  I recently got this belt at Kohl's on super clearance (70% off original price).

Fake snake skin in the classroom?

Is fake snake skin classroom appropriate?  I say, "YES!"  I found this belt at Kohl's on clearance and it was love at first sight, and under $5!!!!! 

The skirt is Banana Republic and was scored on the same Goodwill visit that got me this skirt and this skirt.  (That was a good day at Goodwill!).  The lime cardigan is another Goodwill treasure, previously worn here.  I love how my french manicured nails look against the skirt.  I get lots of compliments on my nails, and they are 100% natural, and I do them myself!

Monday, a little grey

Nothing special about this outfit.  But I snapped a picture of it Monday morning before heading out, so thought I might as well post it.

what color cardigan?

Wearing another Goodwill skirt, with a Goodwill belt, and a Goodwill t-shirt.  I debated which cardigan to wear.

Two of the three cardigans are from Goodwill, buck shockingly I chose cardigan #3, which is not from Goodwill.  I don't often show my shoes, not sure why, but these sandals are so cute they needs to get shown.

Gypsy Love

I found this top at  Goodwill in Madison, WI.  I was there the end of July for a conference, and with an extra hour I had to kill I made a quick stop into a Goodwill store.

I get a gypsy vibe from this top.  But I think it is still nice and professional.  As my office is freezing, I grabbed a turquoise cardigan out of my closet to go over it.  The black pencil skirt I have had for about 2 years now.  It is so classic and versatile, I should wear it more often.