Those of you who stop by regularly already know how much I love my job…
THE STORY
…But sometimes with love comes pain. I’ve been at this teaching gig for about 26 years now; I was a child prodigy and started teaching when I was 14. Um, ya. Anyway, the position I have right now is by far my favorite of my entire career. But no matter how much I’ve loved my job over the years, every so often (fortunately not very often) a kid will come along who just shatters my heart. That’s what happened yesterday. For obvious reasons, I’m not going into details, but suffice it to say that I’m really not kidding when I say I love my dogs way more than most people. And try to remember when you see a teenager out in the world acting a fool, maybe it’s because they’re simply an idiot. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because they’re carrying around a secret that’s so heavy and so awful they just don’t know how to deal with it. And tonight, make sure you tell your kids (2 or 4 legged) exactly how much you love them.
THE OUTFIT
Enough of the heavy stuff. I picked this gray midi skirt up during the annual Nordstrom sale this summer. I loved it so much, I also snapped it up in black. You can’t go wrong with a skirt that’s as soft and comfy as a pair of jammies yet is still work appropriate. It doesn’t hurt that it fits like a glove too. Since the temperatures are still hovering in the sweltering range I went with lightweight layers on top. The brown peep toe booties won out over the black because in my mind, one expects black to be paired with gray. And you all know, when given the choice I’m not going to go with the expected. I also happen to really like the look of brown and gray together; they complement each other really well even though it seems like they shouldn’t.
THE TIP
Don’t be afraid to try unexpected combinations whether it be colors, prints or styles. If you open your mind, it opens your options.
Be sure to stop by the Fabulous Friday link up at A Pocketful of Polka Dots. Jennie has honored me by choosing my look from last week’s link up as one of her favorites, so head over and show her some love!
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Skirt: Nordstrom (Similar, Similar); Floral top: Thrifted; Cami: RubyClaire Boutique; Bracelets: Est1984Jewelry
