Ode to Chambray tops...

I absolutely love chambray tops! Actually I love chambray everything!  Recently I was organizing my closet and I noticed I have quite the collection of chambray tops. I guess it wasn't intentional but I definitely have a handful of shirts. At my school, we have to dress casual yet professional but I work with small children and you definitely want to be comfy. Chambray tops are so versatile, I wear them with shorts, jeans and colored pants. I think wearing them with colored pants are my favorite!

Below are a few if not many of the outfits I've put together wearing my chambray tops.

Top: Forever21 (old) //Leggings: Forever 21 (similar here) //Shoes: J.Crew Factory //Bag: Coach (old)

Top: J.Crew Factory (similar) //Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters (old) //Shoes: American Eagle Outfitters Flats

Top: J.Crew Factory Popover (similar here) //Pants: Small Boutique in NYC //Flats: Factory Emery flats

Top: Oldnavy (old) //Shorts: Old Navy //Shoes: Minnetonka 

Top: Oldnavy (old) //Jeans: Gap Boyfriend Jeans //Shoes: Target (old)

Top: American Eagle Outfitters (similar here) // Pants: Ann Taylor (old) // Shoes: Michael Kors (similar here)

I am linking up this week with these fab ladies!

White after Labor Day...Yes Please!

I absolutely love white pants/jeans/jeggings! White definitely makes any outfit look classy and sometimes very nautical. When I was younger, I fell for that saying "Do Not Wear White after Labor Day." I never wore any of my white pants after the holiday but then had a hard time trying to figure out when I should wear white bottoms again. Honestly, I never understood why you CANT wear white after labor day. I mean I do get it is like a summer color but to me it can also be a great fall staple as well. Here are just some outfit ideas I put together, on how I would wear my white pants, jeans or jeggins in the fall.  

Tops:

J.Crew Popover (sold out), J.Crew Factory Classic button-down, Aeropostale Cable Knit-Popover Hoodie

Bottoms:

ANY WHITE PANTS/JEANS/JEGGINS will do 

Outerwear:

J.Crew Blazer, J.Crew Factory Puffer Vest (sold out), J.Crew Factory Herringbone Puffer Vest (sold out)

Shoes:

AEO Animal Pointed Toe Flats, Leather Boots, Factory Emery Flats (30% off)

Handbags:

Dooney & Bourke Bag (similar here), C.Wonder Tote (similar here), Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Bag

Linking up with these fab ladies!

First Day of school/Last year of Grad school

Today is the start of my second year as a lead teacher in a Montessori classroom. I am excited but also a little nervous. I am nervous because, well, I am not sure what to expect. Each year is different.

I also start my final year of grad school. I'm very excited about that but again I feel nervous. It's been a long journey for me. When I started grad school, I wanted to just be a elementary school special education teacher. I really didn't want to ever work with young children. But as it turned out, working at my current job has made me LOVE working with young children. I think they're so bright and have this genuine love for learning. I changed my mind about working with elementary school aged children. Although my masters will be a Tri-certification in Early Childhood, Childhood and Special Education, my heart belongs in early childhood. 

Did I mentioned I am super excited to start decorating my classroom?mI have several ideas on how I want to arrange the furniture and what material I want to put on the shelves. Later this week,I will give all of you a classroom tour on one of my blog post.

(Below is how the classroom looked at the end of June).

                                                                        

Fall Must-haves

  

I am so excited for fall. It is actually my favorite season! A mixture of warm and cool air is always great. These are just some of the items I think will go great with any fall wardrobe.

1. Chambray Shirt J.Crew (similar here) - Everyone should definitely get a chambray shirt for the fall. I think it is so versatile you can wear it with a skirt or jeans as well as under a sweater or cardigan. 

2. Printed scarf (similar here) - Definitely a fall essential. I love printer scarves. They look great with a blazer and a nice top. 

3. Moccasins (Minnetonka) - I love moccasins they're so comfy and great for the fall. I usually wear mine to work for casual Fridays or when I know I will be on my feet for a while. 

4. Pants (American Eagle Outfitters Cords) - The fall is my favorite time to wear cords! They feel so great when the weather is cool and you don't want to layer yourself up to keep warm. Last year I went crazy and bought a few pairs from American Eagle. And now with their Labor Day say I say everyone should try to snag one up. :) 

5. Bag: Coach (similar here) - I absolutely love cross body bags. I mostly use them in the fall only because I don't want to carry a big handbag along with my jacket and sweater. So a cross body bag is ideal for me. My vintage coach cross body bag is often on repeat during the fall. 

6. Sweater C.Wonder (similar here) - The animal sweaters are such a huge hit this season! From the hedgehog sweater Target has to the beautiful Scottie intarsia sweater C.Wonder makes. I think these will be around all Fall season long. I went and snagged the French hen sweater from J.Crew Factory for myself, currently on sale for $52.50. 

7. J.Crew Factory Quilted Puffer Vest in Herringbone (sold out) - I wish I could've gotten a hold on this sold out everywhere vest! At least I was able to get the navy blue one but only if I could have gotten this one. Oh well...I did hear a rumor that it will be back in stock again soon (keeping my fingers crossed!).

8. Pom-Pom Beanie - Fall wouldn't be the same without a beanie hat. Not only is it comfy but it's also so fashionable.

What are your fall favorites?