As of this moment I am 100% on cruise control until Spring Break. After this Friday I am celebrating my twin nieces 5th birthday, headed to visit my best friend in Houston & family in Arkansas. While my mind is firmly in Spring mode, I'm also crossing ALL of my extremities that we get a snow day soon - they keep telling me that Colorado weather is unpredictable!
Sorry I haven't been as plugged in to blogging/social media recently, I am busy looking for a new teaching gig for next year, and really throwing myself in the search so that I can find a great fit at a school where I could see myself staying for the next 3 - 5 years! I already have 3 job offers plus several interviews on the way, but please keep me in mind, I'm hoping to find a placement by the end of Spring Break!
{Shop These Pieces}
top: J.Crew Factory floral blouse (from last season, love this one for Spring!)
Is it ok that it is only the first week of May & I am already declaring these shorts the piece of clothing I will be living in this Summer? #sorrynotsorry
I lived in this chambray top + Panama hat last year, & I love how fresh these beloved pieces look with my new lace up sandals and tassels-on-fleek shorts! (is sleek still a thing?)
How are you updating your warm weather items for the new year?
My favorite warm weather pieces? Those that seamlessly transition from day to night, because sometimes you are just having too much fun to go home for a change!
This striped romper from Soca Nashville looks great with flats & a beach bag to cover up at the pool & equally fab with heels + a cute cross body for dancing nights!
Which way is your favorite?
Be sure to check out my 90s inspired outfit featuring a dress from Soca Nashville here. And if you are a Nashvillian, visit Soca Boutique at their adorable Green Hills store!
romper: borrowed from Soca Nashville - to purchase call 615-732-0990
DAY:
flats: X-strap sandals purchased via a gift card from Kohl's
tote: super old from Sam Moon (we grew up going on back-to-school shopping trips in Dallas & this was a favorite spot!)
Here is a recent teacher outfit, still counting on cardigans to get me through these chilly mornings, but I refuse to bring back out the tights - I don't care if we DID see snow flurries in Nashville last weekend!
This dress is from Of Mercer, a brand that I love for high quality work clothes. I already had 2 of their dresses, both featured in my Teacher Capsule Wardrobe (black dress worn here, here, here // windowpane dress worn here & here), & was excited to add this pretty number from their recent collection. Every item I have from Of Mercer is meticulously tailored so that the dress is not only flattering but also comfortable & fuss free! I've only worn their dresses before, but I am excited that they now offer blazers (including this one that matches my dress!) & accessories!
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Holy moly me oh my - we are 3/4 of the way through the school year & I can't believe I have almost survived my 2nd year of teaching!
While currently on Spring Break this week, I am busy busy busy planning for a smooth 4th quarter & also applying for new jobs out West. Tyler & I have our sights set on Portland, Seattle or Denver, but we are allowing ourselves to just feel things out before we let our little hearts get committed to one city over another.
I have never actually applied for a job before - the teaching job I have right now literally fell into my lap - & I am so thankful for my co-workers that are helping guide me through this process & my school's administrators who promise they will provide me with glowing references ;)
We have been talking about this move for so long - as in a, "one day when we leave Nashville we will go _____________ and do ______________ " (filling in the blanks as new dreams popped up from time to time), but now that it is upon us & we have a final date (our lease ends the first week of June!) I don't even know where to start. I should probably be focusing on getting a job first, but for some reason the only thing I have done is made a list of all the places we MUST TRY in Nashville before moving! Just added Bastion & Old Glory to the list... the problem with the list is that it keeps getting longer!
Don't forget that this adorable Dagne Dover purse is on sale for 20% off until 4/1 (promo code HEREANDNOW20) & prepare yourself for lots of posts this week, I'm on Spring Break and plan to be blogging it up (gotta procrastinate the job search some way or another!)
necklace: Kendra Scott "Coby" necklace (from last year's collection, but you can achieve a similar look with this or this from the current Spring collection)
I have talked at length about why cognac accessories will always be my favorite - they look better with age & match everything! I am still in shock at the price I found these Spring staple heels! (currently at sale on Kohl's & all sizes stocked!)
I just added this tiny purse to my line-up for Spring & can't get enough of the amazing craftsmanship that Dagne Dover puts into all of their products. This purse might be small in size, but there is no scrimping on the organization that this baby packs! This is one of their limited edition Spring colors & it is a great way to inject personality into any outfit!
As I am always on the lookout for new brands to feature here on Here&Now, I have to share with you a new-to-me favorite: ASTR, available from Nordstrom. They are killing it with their bold prints & modern cuts! Next on my wish list: this hi-low wrap dress & a polished romper!
