Head to Shoes Loft..

... I couldn't really title this as "head to toe Loft" because my toes are actually covered by Target sweater tights.
Yes this Loft sweater dress is making another appearance. It's just so comfy and cozy that I can't help but wear it.. a lot. I'm wearing it with a different cardigan and different jewelry so that counts as remixing, right?
My little pirate decided he wanted to be featured as well :)
Dress: Loft (fall 2011)
Cardigan: Loft (fall 2011)
Sweater Tights: Target
Boots: Loft (fall 2011) 

The "Itch"

It happens to me every year without fail, usually around mid-winter. I get the "itch" to buy new stuff. And I don't mean new winter stuff that's on really great sale or clearance, I mean new spring stuff because, you know, I don't have another 2 + months of cold weather to get through! It makes PERFECT sense for me to run out and buy sleeveless tops,  cute little sundresses, and peep toe wedges. Yes, I am rolling my eyes at myself right now. I usually don't get this feeling until around February or so, but I guess since our winter has been so tame, it's hitting me a little sooner. (Now that I've typed "tame" and "winter" in the same sentence, I'm sure a blizzard will be forecasted by tomorrow!)
Well I've convinced myself that I can have patience and wait it out, not buy new stuff just yet. I'm focussing on trying to bring out things I haven't worn in a while, maybe try some stuff on and remix if I get a chance to. I put myself on shopping restriction this month... well I was weak and broke it in banana outlet (only bought 1 thing, but still..). I'm trying to learn to enjoy what I have, not rush into buying new stuff, and most importantly, not rush time. I have a big ugly habit of doing that! So the cute Kenneth Cole Reaction espadrilles that I ALMOST bought will have wait, a least a little while longer :)

Sweater Dress: Macy's (last year)
Leggings: Loft (last fall)
Boots: Nine West via Macy's (last fall)

Rainy Day

I didn't actually wear this outfit today, but it would have been a good rainy day outfit so there you go! I had an awful day at work yesterday. The one thing about being a teacher, and that I'm sure many teachers can relate to, is this: Most of the time it's the adults who are the trouble makers, not the kids. Put a bunch of women together in a female dominated field and some trouble is bound to get stirred up every so often. Yesterday was one of "those" days. The good news is it's over and I survived. And the kids are still cute. How do you not love a little mop top, peanut of a boy, coming up to you with huge eyes and stating "next month is February, do you know that it's LOVE month. We all have LOVE in February." I guess you had to be there but if you were, you would have been "awww" ing, trust me :)

Sweater-tunic:  Style & Co Macy's (last year)
Turtleneck: Gap (old)
Leggings: Loft outlet
Boots: Nine West via Macy's (fall 2011)

Better in Person

Yes I'm still trying to show off my red shoes.. 

I feel like this outfit looks better in person than in photo. At least that's what I HOPE!
I like my new hair but it's a pain to style. Whoever thinks shorter hair is easier to manage has probably never had short hair, or hair that is my texture anyway. I washed it for the first time since the haircut last night. It took straightening cream, hair dryer, several hair clips, a round hair brush,  my flat iron and lots of tsking to get it to took somewhat like it did when leaving the salon on Saturday. Tomorrow is my first "morning" hair styling of this "do". I'm not about to get up earlier than my 5:30 alarm so wish me luck!

Blouse: Loft Outlet
Cardigan: Loft (recent)
Pants: Gap (recent)
Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction Flirt it Up (still available in the outlet,
just saw them today) 

The Best of What's Around

Uh-oh, I'm back to using Dave Mathews Band songs as post titles. Actually, I'm only using it this time because it fits in with my t-shirt, which my husband bought for me when we went to the Dave & Tim acoustic show back in November. I wore this last Monday, it was a jeans and T-shirt kind of day. Today is a shorts and t-shirt kind of day, with temperatures near 65 degrees here in NJ! I'm not complaining, totally loving it!
T-Shirt: Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds concert at the Palace Theater in NYC
Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Nine West

Oh and it's goodbye pony tail, hello super short stacked bob. Got myself a haircut today!

The Beauty of the Sweater Dress

They pony tail is making it's appearance in my hair all too often lately. That can
only mean one thing.. time for a haircut! 

Winter + Teaching Kindergarten + Sweater Dresses = Perfection
They look cute, are comfortable, can be worn with boots or flats. Add a scarf or cardigan for some variety and some fun jewels to spruce the look up. I have recently added a couple new dresses to my wardrobe, including this one (which is purple, not sure if it's coming across that way in the picture) and I was able to move around freely and get up and down off of the carpet with ease. Oh please sweater dress, never go out of style!

Dress: Loft Outlet (recent)
Tights: Target
Boots: Nine West via Macy's 

Brrr!

Wow so THIS is what winter feels like. I had forgotten. I'll take those 50-60 degree temps back thank you very much!

Today called for warmth and layers so I did just that: black jacket over my pink top over my tan cami and wool pants over my tall boots over my grey knee highs. I even wore 2 scarves today and in my green LLBean jacket I felt toasty warm.

After looking at my first picture (not included because it was too blurry) I realize that my pants are too big and that is not a flattering look! I've been having issues with pants lately, just can't find a style/fit that I love. I shop a lot of Loft, Gap, Banana, and NY&Co so if anyone has a fit that they love from one of those stores or even another, feel free to let me know!!

Jacket: Loft (recent, Christmas gift)
Scarf: Loft (recent, Christmas gift)
Top: Loft (last year)
Pants: Loft (last year) 
Boots: Nine West via Macy's (fall '11)