foxy

dress: pink party dress c/o Shabby Apple

necklace: J.Crew "Venus flytrap" necklace (a forever classic piece!)

shoes: Steve Madden (similar style with a slightly lower heel)

purse: old, but the "tiny tote" from Dagne Dover is super similar & you can get it for 20% off using code HEREANDNOW20 (valid until 4/1)

scarf: fox print scarf c/o Fab.com

sunglasses: Carrera sunglasses c/o Sunglasses Shop

All Photos | Catherine Truman Photography

A pink taffeta party dress might not be on your NEED list, but it certainly should be on your WANT wishlist! I love the fit & flare cut of this pretty number & as always Shabby Apple doesn't skrimp on the quality of their pieces. Paired with classics - like this forever chic crystal necklace & minimalistic shoes - this dress has the potential to make quite an impression at your next party function! One of my favorite ways to add some color/print to my outfits is with a fun scarf - see my tips on wearing scarves in your outfits here. You have to see this scarf in its full glory - with the most adorable foxes (apparently they are calling them coyotes, but they are totally foxes!)

Shabby Apple is a brand I love & wear often. See all the ways I have worn Shabby Apple on the blog here.

What items are currently topping your clothing wishlist?

work of art

skirt: mosaic skirt c/o Shabby Apple

sweater: J.Crew

heels: old from ShoeMint (shop similar from Sole Society - available in 6 colors)

jewelry: borrowed from the Kendra Scott Green Hills store. Featuring the Caroline earrings, dainty Cory necklace, amethyst drop Carole necklace, & Lyle hand chain. 

sunglasses: Ray-Ban aviators

All Photos | Kate Davis Photo

This is the skirt that inspired my Winter wonderland photoshoot outing. I had this gorgeous skirt from Shabby Apple hanging in my closet & I just knew how dreamy it would look against the amazing white-out Nashville experienced last week. Luckily, my amazing photographer Kate lives close to me, & was willing to brave my snow driving skills to capture these images. The giggles we shared while I navigated this sheet of ice in heels was just a bonus! #doitfortheblog - amiright!?

This maxi skirt truly is a work of art & I love how the stunning purple stones in the Kendra Scott gems pick up on some of the stained-glass-esque colors. All of the jewelry I'm wearing with this outfit is from the Spring 2016 Collection just launched by Kendra Scott, & the inspired-by-modern-art pieces are beyond fabulous!

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Shabby Apple is truly a brand that I adore (in fact one of my all time favorite dresses is Shabby Apple - full post), & I always look to their clothing for great teaching clothes, & items that will be a little different from what everyone else is wearing.

Today I'm partnering with Shabby Apple to give away a $50 gift card to their online store.

Come get social with us on Instagram to enter! Details in the Rafflecopter widget below. A random winner will be selected in 1 week.

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seeking the sun

{ What I Wore: J.Crew Factory hat // dress ℅ Shabby Apple // J.Crew (men's) belt // Nisolo Sandals** }

**Get 10% off your next Nisolo order using this unique referral link: http://nisolo.refr.cc/JXVHV36 

(I also get $10 for each person that uses my link)

All Photos | Kate Davis Photo

I have been living in my straw sunhat (now 30% off!) all weekend long - first on the river, then for poolside dining, & Nashville exploring! Not that I need another, but how amazing is this ombre one?! 

Shop my favorites below, & enjoy the Memorial Day sales at both J.Crew & J.Crew Factory!

I have spoken of my love for Shabby Apple before (see the last post here), & this site continues to be a go-to for both work & play dresses. This is my new Summer favorite that easily goes from work to play, although, after this week, I have 6 weeks of all play! #teacherlife

(I even attempted my hand at a little DIY, cutting off the front wrap pieces from the dress, making it a bit more streamlined) 

Shop all of my current favorites from Shabby Apple below - now 20% off!

My Summer outfits are best punctuated with yummy cognac accessories. Shop my favorite belts & sandals below:

polished

{ What I Wore: wrap dress ℅ Shabby Apple // J.Crew Panama hat // DSW booties (similar) // bracelet via Rocksbox* }

All Photos | Kate Davis Photo

As you all know, I have been working on building my Teacher Wardrobe. Finding what works for my new lifestyle of bending over to pick up dropped pencils, reaching up to write on the white board, standing on my feet all day, all the while trying to not expose too much around a classroom of 12 year olds. This means no low necklines, saying good-bye high hems, & avoiding straps that aren't wide enough to hide my bra/under garments. 

I have purchased things from Shabby Apple before (like my fun tulle skirt!), but now I am perusing their website with a new filter - stylish workwear that keeps me comfortable & polished all day! And while this is a little thing - I adore that they show their styles on women wearing mostly flats. I try to bust out my comfiest pairs of heels once or twice a week, but I will mostly be wearing any of my work clothes with flats - so I appreciate seeing them styled that way.

I am currently in a wrap dress phase of my life & instantly fell in love with the fun colors & print on this one from Shabby Apple! I wore it with black flats for work (even got a compliment from our rockstar principal!) & then will heels and my weekend hat for Saturday adventures around Nashville. This dress has earned a front row spot in my closet!

What pieces have been the major players in your work week style?

Get social with Shabby Apple: Pinterest // Twitter // Facebook // Instagram

And be sure to check out my Teacher Style Pinterest Board with lots of stylish teacher outfit inspiration! 

this dress was gifted to me by Shabby Apple, but all reviews/opinions are my own. 

a Carrie moment + a giveaway

{ What I Wore: J.Crew chambray shirt // Shabby Apple tulle skirt // bhldn bow heels }

Ok, so I got this fabulous tulle skirt from Shabby Apple to wear for the second session of our engagement photos... & because, let's be honest, what girl doesn't want a tulle skirt to prance around in!? amiright?

And those said engagement photos are TODAY but I'm not sure that I am in love with what I had originally envisioned in my mind (this outfit)...

So I'm asking you fashionable ladies:

How would you style this skirt?! 

(oh & you have until 5:30 when I need to be getting dressed for picture time!!)

You should also probably start thinking of how you would style this skirt or some of the beyond adorable vintage dresses from Shabby Apple because one of you lucky ladies is going to win a $50 giftcard to their store!!

I image that all of you style-savvy ladies have had Shabby Apple on your radar for some time. But for those of you that haven't, Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in vintage & retro dresses, including a totally enviable swim suit collection!
While I hope you win, either way, I predict you will be shopping there in no time!

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