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.