Day 36 - "Really, Barr"

What do you think???

Well, I guess I did it.  It took 36 days for a full on non matching outfit.  I actually pulled this outfit last night and completely thought  it looked fine on the hanger.  Due to the amazing response, I guess that I don't really match.  Too many patterns?  I think not. There is blue in my shirt and blue on my tights, that is good enough for me.  I guess in pieces that this outfit would be good, but together it is too much for the average bear.

This Dorothy shirt makes me happy.  And also gets a a wide variety of farmer comments.  Yippie Ki AAAAa

Overall grade:  F (I guess this one didn't go over as well as I thought.  I like it, but I am also getting some funny looks from colleagues and students.  Ooops I tried)


Miss B.

Day 35 - Dear Young Women of today,

I think that this new generation doesn't understand what a great dress can do.  The connotation of "dress"  is that you only need to wear a dress to a formal event (and even then, what some young women think are "dresses"  would be a considered a shirt to me, and my dad would never let me leave the house in that small fabric swatch).  The ladies today need to understand that you can look put-together, elegant, professional, casual, and, even, sexy in a great dress, BUT it has to be the right one.  I own a lot of different types of dresses that have different patterns, represent different eras, cut in different silhouettes.  Just because the "young women stores" that you are shopping in have this item on a mannequin, does not mean that your body shape will look good in the dresses in the store.  Shop for your body, not what is in the store or trendy at that time. (My sister has also done some on the scene cultural research about the skin tight skirts that EVERYONE thinks they can wear.  Amazing research, Bianca).

Look folks, my dress fits and covers my parts.  What a find!!!

And, listen, the "number size in the tag" doesn't matter.  In your little teeny bopper stores, I sometimes wear an 8(oh a 9) or even 10 (or 11). Really?? When in real women stores I wear like a 4.    It is all arbitrary.  Who really cares?

I truly blame you Britney Spears for the sexualization of this younger generation of women.   If we are out and you have some time, ask me about it.  I have a whole thesis on this.  (but I will not get on my soapbox right now.  This blog server won't have enough memory for this rant).

Overall Grade:  B (As i walked into the building, I heard " Did a rainbow throw up on you?, Did you wrestle with Good and Plenty's and Was there a paintball game this morning?"


Sincerely, 
Miss B.

Day 34 - Oh the scarf.. Can I pull it off?

I have a student that wears a scarf almost everyday.  They always look so nice on her, but can I pull it off?  She wears them around her neck and they look great.  My cousin wore hers around her arms almost like a shawl.  Could I try that?  Who knows?  I always feel that a scarf should only be worn in the winter when it is cold out, but who am I to not try a new fad?  So....

Here is my attempt at the scarf fashion.  Of course it has bows on it.  (An awesome find at Gabriel Brothers for $4.99).  I am concerned that this for a few reasons:  1.  A scarf.   2.  I am wearing a jacket, (also out of my norm, but why not just go all out)  3.  How many patterns can you do under the scarf and what kind of fabric is appropriate? I went with the short sleeved sweater and skinny black pants.  The outfit itself is pretty boring (so I hid behind the cardboard man), and I am not sure that the scarf matches, but who cares?

Overall Grade: C (I am not sure that a scarf is for me)

Well I tried.



Miss B.

Day 33 - Open toed boots and long legs??

Chilling at my desk, getting ready for the day.

 I am really not sure what this trend means.  Yes, i own a pair of open toed boots, but how functional are they. ..Really?  You can't wear them when it gets super cold and who wears boots when it is super warm out.  I think that I liked the price of these (Steve Madden $15.00) more than I liked the functionality of the shoe.

I love tight season.

 I do think that they look pretty cool with my multi colored glitter striped tights which are a new addition to my tight collection.  I guess that I am lucky because I have long legs and you get  alot of the tights even over the boots.  (Or maybe you might think that is a bad thing because the pattern is sort of obnoxious, but I love it).  I am sure that some people think that my skirt is too short, but I justify it by the opaque nature of the tights.  (I will use this theory throughout the winter time, not saying that I want to wear short skirts, it all goes back to that long leg thing)

Overall Grade:  A  (Just look at the legs and shoes....)

Miss B.

Day 32 - Let's talk about....

Knitting.  I really enjoy knitting.  It is soothing and relaxing.  The only issue that I have with it:  i can only make a scarf.  i could probably make a scarf that would wrap around the world, but I don't know any other pattern and wish I could make something else.

I do have an extensive collection of scarfs, all different colors, yarn textures.   I sorta wish maybe they were blankets, or sweaters or hats.  My friend Rachel crochets and makes amazing crafts..to this I am very jealous.

 I also just give them away.  I will make scarfs and then just hand them to my friends.  But in no way in a timely manner.

So put your order in now.  (but just because I like to knit doesn't mean I do it alot).  I did promise a student one at the beginning of the year, and that never happened. 

Basically this is rambling about nonsense, but at least your neck will be warm...But it will probably be the winter or 2015.

Miss B.

Day 31 - Another throwback

Symmetrical.

Adding some fun with checkered tights.

We just got a heat wave.  From super freezing to a beautiful fall day.  This week is crazy.  So I decided to wear my super mod dress.  Another throw back item (not vintage), but the essence of mod.   This dress is not very fitted, but airy and fun.  I like the shape that this creates (especially the days that you want to just be sloppy, but look like a supermodel).

Up hair- do, just because I am lazy.  The ballerina look is something that I go for. (Maybe I should invest in a tutu)

I always wonder:  What era was i really supposed to be born in?  I can't wait to wear my mom's sweater dress from the 60's.  It is Forest green with hot pink stripes.  Vintage and amazing. Just wait.


Overall Grade:  A (Just solely for awesomeness)

Miss B.

Day 30 - Using the system

One of the best things about being in a high school teacher is that you don't have to always wear professional clothes.  There is always a reason to wear a T-shirt.  Canned Food Drive, supporting a club or team, etc.  Case in point:  Spirit Week.   In honor of spirit week, and especially twin day, a few of us have decided to "use the system" and take a break from profession and wear a Valley T Shirt.  A handful of teachers are rocking these amazing tie dyed spirit shirts.   Sometimes you just need to move away from the fashionable and go with the practical.

Just doing a little clean up.

The only issue with dress down days is that you might get confused with students and/or students talk around you like you are a student (whoa mamma).    I will probably get my mac and cheese for student prices.  SCORE.

OVERALL GRADE:  INCOMPLETE (cannot be graded against the other graded outfits.  Completely different tier)

Miss B.