dirty hands

Ok, I have learned my lesson. Working around children is dirty, regardless of your intentions. I swear, I simply walk close to a 7th grader & my clothes instantly have mysterious stains on them. I loved wearing this outfit to work, but not only were my feet crying by the end of the day, this whole thing is now bound for the dry cleaners. Back to the drawing board for finding my teacher style!

{ What I Wore to teach: J.Crew Factory silk blouse // skirt ℅ Lulu's // earrings ℅ Admiral Row // ShoeMint pumps // Coach purse ℅ Dillard's Green Hills }

all photos | Alyssa Torrech Photography

See how I also wore this feminine skirt for a date night look. 

Does your work have unforeseen style challenges? Anyone else working with kids & have tips on how to keep your clothes smudge proof!?

#BloggersLoveLuLus Giveaway

Today I am super excited to announce a giveaway & collaboration with LuLus.com & many other lovely bloggers. Rather than simply announce the giveaway on our blogs, we wanted to be more authentic so we can show you how much bloggers really love LuLu's. These ladies are all amazingly stylish & have really shown their inner fashionista through these items. Be sure to visit their blogs when you get a chance for some serious inspiration!

{ What I Wore out: ASOS tube top (size up, this puppy is tiny) // skirt ℅ Lulu's // Target lace-up heels, sold out (similar 1, 2, 3) // boutique belt (similar) // necklace ℅ Moon & Lola }

All Photos | Alyssa Torrech Photography

hashtag, this necklace is awesome.

I selected this lilac midi skirt from Lulu's because I knew it would be a great addition to my teacher wardrobe, but like all things in my closet must do, it transitions easily to night-time activities too.

A black tube top, studded belt & lace up heels add a sassy twist, but I can't wait to show you how I wore it to work too (stay tuned for next week!)

Interested in building your Midi Skirt Collection? 

I'm crushing hard on these colorful options from Lulu's: teal, yellow, pink window pane, red & white print, floral midi.

I really enjoyed this collaboration because each blogger picked out a piece from LuLu's website & styled it for this post! This way, when you enter our $200 giveaway, you'll have lots of inspiration for how to style LuLu's clothing. See more information on how to enter the giveaway below:

                                        Hosted by LuLus.com, Living in Color, & some of your (soon to be) favorite bloggers.

                                        Living in Color Style   |  Walking in Memphis in High Heels  |  The Sweetest Thing

               O' My Heart      |        Here & Now        |         The Fashion Canvas     |     Twenties Girl Style

Sincerely Truly Scrumptious    |    Sunshine & Stilettos    |    McKenna Bleu   |   Southern Curls and Pearls

Enter to win a $200 gift card to LuLus.com

Details: The giveaway begins July 30th & will run for one week, ending on August 6th! Entries will be verified, so please be honest! This giveaway is open to U.S. & Canada residents only. Have fun & good luck!

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P.S. If you are into giveaways, I have another $50 gift card giveaway going here (ends Thursday at midnight).