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.