Day 76 - The Ugly Christmas sweater Phenomenom

Who could ask for more?  A crew neck sweatshirt with a happy Christmas Tree made of happy Christmas bears.   On the last day before break we have an ugly sweater contest. 

Have a great holiday season!


Miss B.

DAY 75 - I got my nails did..

Yep, shellac is awesome

So yesterday, I had a "me" day.  I got my hair and nails done up.  The nail lady said that I had nice nails.  Whenever they are long, I like to get them painted.  I guess i have nice nail beds.. Thanks Mom.  I can't paint my own nails or do my own hair, I guess that is a side effect of being a gym rat and playing basketball everyday forever.  So I am riding out my new hair do until about Friday.


I supported local business in both ventures and then had dinner at a local eatery with a friend.   It was a great day.  Sometimes you just need to do you. 

Miss B.

Again, dress down day.

Day 74 - Oh Yes, Dress down for the rest of the week.

Santa came early this year.  Dress down for the rest of the week.  This is one of the great perks of teaching.  Jeans, a school shirt (which was a yearbook fundraiser which is my club), and sneakers.

High socks and skinny ankles..

Yes, I am wearing low top Chuck Taylors.  For some reason, ala Wiz khalifa and his Taylor Gang (He is a rapper from Pittsburgh who wears Chucks) have brought chucks to our school in a big way.  I guess I am just old, but didn't Snoop Dogg wear them all the time too????  Anyway....

I remember being in NYC when I was little, maybe 10 and my sister and I got some Converses.  Just to let you know how fashionable I was at 10, my sister and I both got high top, no not like the ones that just cover your ankle, but ones that went almost half calf, like boots.  Mine were Teal on the outside, but when you folded them they were an electric yellow.  I always wore them down.  Bianca, who is a little more conservative, got gray and pink (not sure inside/outside colors).  I just google searched to find them, but to no avail.


Since then, I have always had a pair, (I can only remember)  Batman pattern high tops, Black with pink high tops, and now black and white low tops.  I have matured so much :)

Miss B.

Day 73 - The quick change in the AM

I had a skirt ready for this one with some patterned tights, but when I woke up this morning from a pretty crappy night of sleep (which is weird for me because I am really good at sleeping) and changed my thoughts.  It was super chilly in my bedroom and the black pant option was screaming my name. 

I was looking through my SELF magazine and was noticing the playfulness of patterns.  I want to do this more often but not sure the correct way to do it.  All the magazines say chose one big pattern and then choose a complimentary color palette with a smaller pattern.  When I play fashion show at home, it never seems to look right (and who knows the comments that I would get here??).

This is also a short week, so I don't really want to waste my cool winter clothes before the holiday.  I don't know why I think like this but for some reason, I don't dress the same on short weeks. 

Nothing special.

Overall Grade:  B (again for boring, Monday of a short week)







Miss B.

Day 72 - Online drama

Oh my!  let's talk about drama.  High School drama is so great.  It usually stems from something quite insignificant that escalates into he said/she said (or more likely she said/she said).  Everyday, I hear something new that occurred on the weekend or that night, the change from when I was in High School is that the drama has now all gone online.

Gone are the days that you have to confront someone for stealing your boyfriend or insulting your outfit to your face, all you have to do is log on to Twitter and have a tweet battle or sign into Facebook and chat a battle or leave suggestive status updates that can be taken in any manner.  These two forums allow for anonymity and extreme arrogance.  You can definitely say something online or text that you would never say to anyone's face.  So how gutsy do you really have to be anymore?  A simple text can start the drama of the century that will only be actually discussed with others that aren't even involved behind closed doors of the classroom when within the hallowed halls of a high, you will eventually pass whoever that you need to confront, but you have your online shield. 

I am not one for drama, but I do understand the gutsy - ness that comes with the safety net provided by the computer or cell phone.  My advice to this online generation is that technology can be helpful to get your ideas across, but don't underestimate the value of true face to face communication.  So many statements that occur online can be "Lost in Translation" with no tone or inflection which might eventually lead to something lost that can easily be found over coffee with great conversation.

Miss B.

Day 71 - Mental health day

Miss B.

Day 70 - Casual wednesday

There is nothing wrong with a denim shirt.  (Well maybe with jeans).  This is a lazy outfit, but still put together.  I got called to go to work last night, so my outfit planning was cut to the 10 minutes that I gave myself to get ready. 

Studded heels.  Awesome.

As I look at this again, I think I look pregnant.  This would be the second time this week (The first picture on Day 68 is still on my phone and I didn't upload it).  I need some new clothes.  (But at least my shoes are cool)

Overall Grade:  C (Just getting by)

This is just a complain type day.  I have Christmas break fever.  6 Days, 6 days.

Miss B.

Day 68 - " You look like you are 10"

First, i would like to apologize that I have been slacking on the photos.  My student teacher would take them and now that she is gone, my in class photog is gone too.  I have now started to just ask random students.  Gonna make it happen this week.  

There is something about this jumper that makes me feel like a little kid.  Unlike my fitted adult jumper, this one is just so child like.  Maybe because it is not form fitting at all and just flows or maybe it is the thick straps, I just can't put my finger on it.  I went with the patterned tights. (Suprise) and a solid shirt to try to keep some adult aspect on my 32 year old frame.  A belt might be the way to make it more mature (Don't have an extensive collection of accessories, especially belts) necklaces, earrings.  Who knows???

These boots are Nine West and for as high as they are Super Comfortable. 

Overall Grade: 

Miss B.

Day 69 - Pattern craziness

I think that I definitely lost it with this one.  3 patterns shown (4 if you count my socks).  My heart shaped patterned sweater vest.  Polka dot button down and navy pants with red and white striped pants.  I am not sure that I want to write very much about this one.  It is sort of embarrassing as I look at the pic.  I look sloppy and pregnant (which I am not so this is an epic fail).

Overall Grade:  F

Day 68 pic is on my phone, but I left the cord at home..My stupid icloud is not working.

Miss B.

Day 67 - High School Sports

I love high school sports, maybe in an obsessive way.  There are countless days that my dad, brother and I will sit around and try to figure out the best athlete in this sport or name all the professional athletes from the WPIAL.  Student athletes have a lot on their plate with academics and athletics especially when they are practicing til late into the evening and then need to be studious. 

It is one of the purest forms of athletics left.  The main incentive for HS students to be athletes is the maybe a collegiate scholarship, but there is a miniscule chance that will occur, so play for the love.  The collegiate level of athletics is an amazing achievement and I love when I get to see one of those Division 1 athletes in a high school arena. Those athletes are obviously above and beyond the talent of those around them and still just playing for the love.  If only in a college atmosphere the love was still evident, not the contract that could be waiting in the wings.

Embrace HS athletics, support your local district.   


Miss B.

Day 66 - Just a mess

Black dress and messy hair is not the best combination of looks.  I was too lazy last night to wash my hair and I definitely don't wash in the morning because it will cut into my sleep time.  So this is what you get.  A huge mess.

This black dress is soo old.  Old to the point that I have no idea when I got it.  I only know that it is from Express but has to be years old.  I am racking my brain trying to figure out what I bought this for and cannot figure it out.  Why would I need a black dress years ago when life consisted of work uniforms ad sweat pants?  Anyway.  This is an embarrassing outfit and I apologize if I let you all down.


Overall Grade: Incomplete. (No pic.  I got to get on it.  Two in on week.  Oops)

Miss B.

Day 65 - All that glitters is gold.

It is the holiday season, so why not some glitter.  This turtleneck I only bring out during the holidays.  There is something about glitter shirts that are festive.  I got this gen at Victoria's Secret online for $5.00.  Oh yeah, an after season sale (and probably no one liked it..that is how I get great deals). 

I also just got these pants back from the dry cleaners.  The only reason that I took them was because the hem fell out and the staple that I was using just wasn't so fashionable.  Get this:  4 pairs of pants hemmed and dry cleaned and the bird shirt (see previous post)= $60.  Highway robbery.  That is the reason that I left them in the cleaners for 2 full months.

I have been on a little earring kick so these butterfly numbers look like they are the size of pies. 

Overall grade:  A- (I like the sleekness and professionalism of this outfit)

Miss B.

Day 64 - Those aren't your colors

I agree that these aren't my colors.  Don't get me wrong, these are great fall/winter colors, but I just am not really liking them on with my skin tone.  I do better with bright, hard colors like red and blue, but this purple is a little weird on me.

Although I do like the textures together. There is something about corduroy that makes me feel like a kid.   I know that until recently, I have always had a pair of cords.  It just isn't my thing anymore.  I am not knocking people that wear them (Bianca!!) but I currently do not own a pair.  I am not opposed to cords, but....  I think that texture is an important part of an outfit.  I wish that I played with this concept more.  I just don't have the items to do this.

(Completely forgot to take a pic, I will do it today)

Overall Grade:  C (one of those that looked good on the hanger thing)

Miss B.

Day 63 - Red Leopard print.

 Here it is, the infamous Red Leopard print shirt.  Two years ago, I gave a journal assignment that was "Choose a color and describe it"  One of those vague ones that students hate and teachers love.  I have a very animated, personality plus class that year and that day I had on this shirt.  One student wrote this for his journal entry:

Italian Dunkers and leopard.  Awesome. Thanks Mrs. Saville!

" Red with leopard print is one the most unique colors.  It is now my favorite color because Miss Barr is wearing it today.  Red with leopard print is so dazzling and anyone who wears it looks amazing :)  If I could wear red with leopard print without looking weird, I would, just so I could look as flattering as Miss Barr.  This is why red with leopard print is my favorite color."



So from now on, this shirt will be known as Red leopard print shirt.

Overall Grade:  A (Always a crowd favorite)





Miss B.

Day 62 - When a fan is a fan?

As most of you know, I live in Pittsburgh.  The city of bridges, the origination of the Big Mac, Home of Iron City Beer, and ecstatic sports fans.  There is something to be said about the passion that this city has for all of its teams (well, minus the Pirates).   We have the most educated female fans that buy the most gear (not that pink stuff, only black and gold here)   Heck, we had a 2 hour delay at school on the Monday after the Superbowl becasue the Steelers were in the game.  After the Steelers lost, they came out with absentee statistics and productivity reports from local business showing how the loss affected people in their jobs.  Any day of the week, someone is talking about the teams, buying the newest gear, or attending a game.  But I do pose a question:  When and where is a jersey appropriate attire?  (Especially guys).

Regardless of the season, guys can be seen anywhere with a Steeler Jersey on.  Is is appropriate attire at the local watering hole, for a guy between the ages of 21-40 to wear a Jersey on a random Saturday night out of season?  Believe me, it happens more than you think.  Come on guys, how about a golf shirt in the summer or a button down in the winter, god forbid a sweater or great jacket.  I get it, you love your team (as do I, but I am not out wearing my Steeler Jersey as a dress when I go out)  You would be the first snicker at a group of girls not dressed to a T.  I am not saying that you can never wear a Jersey, just save it for gamedays.

Miss B.

Day 61 - Your hair and your sweater match

This is day three of feeling horrendous.  I forgot my lunch, I couldn't find an ice scraper,  and I was running late this morning, and to add insult to injury, I have to close the restaurant tonight.  Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy working, but tonight, Lifetime movies, some hot tea seems like the best idea.  (Enough complaining).

I got this sweater at Modcloth.com.  This is a vintage inspired online shoppe that was originated in Pittsburgh, but now has reached the west coast.  This sweater reminds me on those those childhood silhouette pictures that your parents would make you sit through.  I thought that we were the only ones that got those done, but you would be suprised how many people have them in their homes.  I like the plain girl that sorta resembles me.  I try to always wear my hair up so that it gives people the illusion that I got this sweater made with my own image.  (weird, I know, but so funny)

These shoes are about 4 inch wedges.  They look like athletic shoes (converse-esque) which is always a selling point for me.  They are pretty cool with pants or skirts.  I always get compliments when I wear them.  Thank You Kenneth Cole.

Overall Grade:  A (I really like this sweater and would wear it everyday, but that would be boring)

Miss B.