Day 60 - Is your sweater on backwards?

It is definitely become sweater season in the past few days.  Considering it was 60 some degrees this weekend, we have deserved to now pull out sweaters out of the basement and be warm.

I got this gem at H & M.  I loved it because it looked like I had my sweater on backwards (Kris Kross style).  The other aspect that makes this sweater amazing is that it has a peter pan collar (I guess here is another reference to my catholic school days).  It looks like I have a shirt on underneath. Oh the illusions that this sweater brings.

Front

Back

Bottom half:  H & M pencil skirt which fits so well, and then some Betsey Johnson rose bud tights.  (The outfit was a little mundane and boring without my cool tights)


Overall grade:  B
Miss B.

Day 59 - Sick Day #2 of the year

Sorry peeps, I am sick.  Itchy throat, fever, achy kind of sick.

I am sure that you would not like to see my oversized Adidas sweatpants and my old Pitt Shirt.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better. 



Miss B.

Day 58 - Read some books.

I am a reader.  I love books.  I know that I do not read enough, but when I get into it, it is like an itch that I can't scratch until I finish the book.  Recently, I have been reading alot of YA (Young Adult Novels.  These novels are specifically tailored for 14-21 year olds.) because many of my students read these types of novels and I feel that I should be current on what they like.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is an amazing book.  It is the first of a trilogy about a strong female character who represents her "district" in a post apocalyptic almost communistic state.   She is chosen to represent her district in the annual "survival of the fittest" among teens of all of the districts.   It sounds weird, but read it, it is a great ride.  Katniss is an amazing role model for young women, strong but still emotional with the ups and downs of any teen.   I loved this book and couldn't put it down.  I have never read a book like this, original and brilliant.   There are two more in the series, Catching Fire and Mockingjay, which continue Katniss' journey and how she can't choose between her two suitors. 

Yes, I am 32 and loved this book.  I had riveting conversations with my students about the complexity of this book.  This poses the question:  Why are  we reading the literary cannon chosen by people that are removed from the youth of America?  I can get deep conversations from Hunger Games, (Twilight, Harry Potter, etc)  but can't get a peep about The Odyssey or Shakespeare.  I understand the importance of language and history but there are great books written in the last few years that students would appreciate more.  In Principal Barr's school, we would read the coolest, newest, most amazing books that are recent. 

Currently reading, Matched by Allie Condie.  Similar in plot to Hunger Games, but leans a little more to a love story than the action packed Hunger Games.

Miss B.

Day 57 - A great piece for any wardrobe at any age

Guest Photographer Alyssa

I totally forgot that I had this great LBJ (little black jumper).  This is a great piece for any wardrobe.  It has function and, more importantly, fashion.  My obsession with jumpers probably started in my catholic school days in which we wore plaid jumpers and knee socks.  The cliche, oh yes.  (Sidenote:  I wore shorts under my uniform everyday and my tights obsession started about 3rd grade.  I also wore Doc Martins and green tights to my 8th grade Catholic school graduation. <Maybe that will be my Wednesday story.)

I especially like this jumper because it is very form fitting without being too risque. You can dress it up or dress in down.  For school or a night on the town.   I have never worn this with a sweet glitter shirt, but I definitely would.  With some cool tights....Maybe an idea for New Year's.  HMMMM.. 

 Overall Grade:  A (Due to the great fit of the jumper)


Miss B.

Day 56 - "Flat boots on a Monday..Come on Barr"

Decorated lockers are awesome.

Today is movie day in room 112.  That means that I will be subjected to watch the same 43 minutes of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (which at first viewing is actually a pretty good movie and 10th graders seem to love it) 5 times today and then Tuesday, the next 43 minutes and Wednesday, so on.  Please not that we do a unit on mythology and Percy is a reward for working hard (and we have a 3 day week). 



I wasn't feeling particularly creative so I just pulled out a dress that I haven't worn yet, some black opaque tights and then some slouchy boots.  Yes, they are flat, and yes, they are comfortable.  I think that the black colors (boots and tights) do not match, but at 6 am, i really couldn't tell.  This dress is comfortable and airy especially in this "tweener" winter weather that we are having.  (Not quite winter yet, but between seasons).   

Overall Grade:  C (Just average.  I did just get some comments about when the Renaissance festival was?  ***PS.  I have no idea)

Miss B.

DAY 55 - Watch your potty mouth..

 There is some sort of problem in the code shifting or our world.  Code Shifting is a linguistic term meaning that within each environment, one changes to the appropriate language.  For instance, at work , you use a different type of language that you would if you were with your friend.

Students and adults today do not understand that there are environments in which certain language is appropriate and other language inappropriate.  For instance in a school environment, there is no reason for a student to address me as "bro".  There are many reasons why this is completely wrong.  1.  I am not a man.  2.  "Bro" is not a grammatical end to a sentence.  3.  We are not related.  4.  I am an adult, not your brother (or your sister for that matter).  

Cursing is now the norm.  An F-bomb here or some other expletive there is now just the usual.  I guess that it is my Catholic school upbringing where i can still hear Sister Natalie screaming at me for "taking God's name in vain".  I am not the average curser, I always find a better word to describe the feeling. 

So everyone, please think before you F-ing talk.  You sound like a stupid, ignorant, F**.  (I could rave about the inappropriate usage of ignorant, but that would take forever.)

 

Miss B.

Day 54 - "That might be my favorite outfit"

I wasn't ready

Score, winner, Hooray.  My friend, Kelli, has a great sense of style.  She plays on the browns and neutral side of the rack whereas I am on the whole different end of the store.   So this morning when she said, "That might be my favorite outfit"  I was pumped.  She said that she liked the black and white combo and black pants.

I am not completely sold on this sweater.  The print is a little elementary schoolish and I feel like I am on one of those little kid shows where everything is oversized and jumps around.  The best comment that I heard was that I looked like a game of twister.  I think now that I think about it, i think i really like this monochrome look.

I apologize for the lack of excitement with my shoes.  I have been rocking the Mary Janes for comfort.

Miss B.

Overall Grade:  A.  Sweater is great.

DAY 53 - This is supposed to be a dress..REALLY???

Shirt shorter than fingertips..You do the math.

Here is a Barr gem.  I love this pattern and is a great shirt, but as a dress...REALLY?  If i wore this as a dress, there would be nothing left to the imagination.  (So that is why I paired it with some skinny pants.)  There is no way that I (or any adult woman) could wear this appropriately as a dress.  I wonder if I wore the elastic waist at my thigh, if it would be feasible for a night on town.  No way Jose.  Even in my hayday, I would never have worn this without pants.


And we wonder why girls think it is appropriate to wear inappropriate outfits all the time.  Argh..(If you want to read my opinion on this, I know I jumped on my soapbox in a previous post and ultimately blamed Brittany Spears).  DAY 35



Miss B.

Day 52 - I know it is a redo

According to our official schedule it is day 52, so I am just going to label this Day 52 and move on.  No it is not Groundhog Day.

Unlike yesterday when the weather was amazing (even throughout the evening, I slept with my windows open), today really just sucks.  Rain, Rain and rain.  At this point of the year, just snow already....

Completely forgot to take my pic.

From doing this blog, I have noticed that I really have an affinity for high waisted pants, skirts and jeans.  These pants make me feel like a supermodel.  My principal even said that I look "taller today".  Maybe I grew?  Who could ask for more?  My shirt is from Express (again from my hit Express hard days) and is sheer, so .  This pattern is really not my style, but I like the colors.  It is also a little long in the body which is something that Express is good for.

I have another shirt from this collection that a student wrote a journal about.  The journal is entitled Red with leopard print.  Just wait.

Overall grade:  B (Nothing special, a little weird)



Miss B.

Day 53 - It's a heat wave

It's going to be 64 degrees and it is November 14.  Hooray, but that does pose a fashion question:  To tight or not to tight?  This weather is that whole tween where you could go either way with the leg ware.   I always lean toward the covered leg.  I love tights (as you know..and my legs are whiter than usual in the winter months).  Hence the opaque tights.  (sorta boring).

the face of 53 days getting my picture taken.

 The button down is from Express, again an amazing sale, I think it was only about $12.00.  If you look closely, there is a sheer pattern of circles.  I like the mystery to it.  I really like how high waisted skirts fit my body.  I have a super small waist and they usually hit me perfectly there.  This one is also from Express.  I think that I got this when I was running my Express card up and up and up.  I have stopped doing that due to the fact that I know I can shop around to find similar items.  The belt is an Express/ Marshalls find.  $3.00.  Wahoo.  This belt is reversable so you can have silver or black.  Two great neutrals.

Overall grade:  A  (Considering my friend who always makes some kind of Pirate reference said I looked nice, and I proceeded to respond with "Are you making fun of me?" :)



Miss B.

Day 52 - Inservice

Sorry, got nothing.

Miss B.

Day 51- Photo retake day/ dress down

Sleepy!

So cozy

Today is picture retake day.  If you a religious follower of the blog, you know that this day is the bane of my existence.  This day is not that bad compared to the first day.  Students know that I don't play, so don't come here and just hang out.  With the low attendance to picture retake, this isn't that much of a problem so the stress level is a little lower.

Here is my dress down day outfit.  You can always get away with jeans and a Valley T -Shirt.  I also just bought these Uggs at a major sale at Nordstrom.  (For as ugly as Uggs are, they are so warm and quite functional in the winter here in the Burgh)



Miss B.

Day 50 - Head of the Nerd herd

Glasses and a sweater vest? Oh yeah, nerd alert.  I like a good sweater vest.  It is fashionable and functional.  It adds that additional layer, but not too much, to keep you a little more snug (the equivalent of leg warmers, but only for your torso).

My sleeves look great.

The issue of the sweater vest came up in a "Barr" conversation on Friday after school.  Alex, another teacher at school, loves sweater vests.  And here is why:  You don't have to iron your button down.  His exact words were, " Just throw it in the dryer and then hope that the sleeves aren't wrinkled and then add the sweater vest.  It's perfect".  I like how he is thinking, anything not to iron.

Exhausted from parent teacher.  need a nap.

As for the glasses,  I slept with make up on and my eyes are really itchy.  ooops.



So here is my ode to the sweater vest.  (And thanks to Alex for the inspiration)


Miss B.

Day 49 - Parent Teacher Conferences

No post today, sorry, Parent Teacher conferences ALLLLLLL  DAAAAYYYYYYY.  12 - 8.  

Miss B.

Day 48 - Where is your french hat?

I had a whole sweater vest ensemble ready for today, but a last minute change to my French themed outfit.  This was not the intention, by any means.  Personally, I thought I looked like I was from the 50's with my neat hot pink belt.  Now that I re-evaluate, maybe there is a French flare to my ensemble.

Quiet, class is going on.

To keep with the theme of the day, French, I decided to take my photo in front of the French classroom.  (I look like an idiot because class was going on across the hall and I didn't want to have all of the students see my photo shoot) 

This is a wacky week. Tuesday is parent teacher conferences and Friday is inservice.  So Friends, you wil only get 3 days of fashion fun. 

Overall Grade:  A (for the international flare)

Miss B.

Day 47 - Gym Class heroes

Matchy, matchy.

Our district has been contemplating getting rid of gym classes due to the recent budget cuts.  Luckily for my friends in the gym department, the district decided to keep the activity class period.  From my athletic background, I think that it is so important to get active, in any way possible.  Gym class gives you the opportunity to just run around and get nutty for 40 minutes each day when for the rest of the day, students just sit there in desks learning.

Check out my outfit.  Is this trendy?

In Principal Barr's school (my imaginary school that I run and I am contemplating getting my principal papers), gym would be important to the daily schedule.  Any class can be taught in a gym environment.  Science, English, Math...  the possibilities are endless.

My friend Ashley is the gym teacher and really rocks out the fashion side of her job.  Decked in matching gym suits everyday and accessorizes her outfits with watches and pens (of all things)  We have discussed the fact that i have only seen her in jeans about 5 times all year. 

I love dodgeball.


Miss B.

Day 46 - Navy saddle shoes and jeans???

oh no, I beeped...

All of my dress pants are long in length and must be worn with heels, hence the reason that I do not have a lot of flats.  When my sister bought me these amazing saddle shoes, I had no idea how I would be able to wear them to school.  So let's talk about tailored denim.  (A whole different ballgame from fashion denim and too many specific details to get into it now).

I bought these jeans (and yes I know it is Thursday, but I dressed it up with a suit jacket and to be clear, there is no specific rule against jeans in our dress code) at the summer outlet sale at White House/ Black Market for ...get this....$5.00.  The tag read $98.00.  What a deal.  They had a tutu for $5.00 and I look back now with regret.  I fell in love, not only because of the great price, but the fit.  Long enough, but not too long.  I highly recommend the cut too.  A little bigger in the thigh, but perfect waist size.

Old skool saddle shoes.  Brand spanking new.

I also tried a suit jacket.  We all have them and the Men's jacket is a trend, but to me, too many layers.  It just makes me feel constricted and that I am going to start sweating profusely at any moment.

Overall Grade:  A (Saddle shoes, a definite new fave..and it is 2011)

Miss B.

Day 45 - Fall into the Gap

Little photo booth action.

Me?  really?  the gap.  Yes, I must admit that this sweater is from the gap.  I don't usually shop there, but I am sure that I was shopping with Bianca (my sister) who loves her Bass Bucks and Corduroy pants and skirts.  She has a Fun, preppy, vintage style and I think that one time she wore knee socks to work (My hero because I can't seem to find the guts to do it).

Gray cable knit, can't fall any harder from the gap (well maybe some khaki pants).  I remember that this sweater was a great deal.  Super marked down to 19.00.  No idea original price, but I know I wouldn't have spent more than that on a conservative, preppy item.

It is good to keep people guessing.

Oh yeah.  Why not some saddle shoes?  (Courtesy of my sister :)  I wish that I had some ruffle ankle socks.  That would make it amazing.  (I was going to wear them, but I put them on this morning and then need a good practice run with some heavy socks, before a good school day)



Miss B.

Day 44 - Where is my horse?

Well, here you go. I fell right into the trend of the season.  The whole "Riding" thing.  I have wanted riding boots since last season, but didn't man up and buy them because I don't do brown very often, but for some reason, these boots were calling my name. (A Steve Madden - Burlington Coat Factory Especial) And this camel sweater dress (worn as a shirt because it would be way to short for a high school environment), well just call me trendy trendster.   I also have a riding Jacket with elbow patches, but thought it was a little too much (Halloween was yesterday and there is no way I could pull of jockey)

I love trees!

I am not sure how I feel about this color on my sun-kissed skin (that was a joke).  I think that it washes me out like the other colors in this not vibrant/not pastel spectrum.   Camel is quite a mature color and I am not sure that I can pull it off.  I feel so "adult", but hey, that has to happen sometime.

Miss B.