Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Bringing a Summery Dress into Fall

I'm going to a meeting today at the school where I'm student teaching.  I'll be meeting a lot of other teachers that I haven't yet met and I may even get to meet the principal! So, I dressed with them in mind.  I wore the bright dress and fun tights to convey that my personality will work well with children, but I grounded the look with the gray sweater and simple accessories. 

Faux Leather Moto Jacket: Rue 21 (Gift)
Dress ($10), Belt ($12) & Tights ($7): Target
Sweater: NY&Co (Gift)
Madden Girl Booties: 6pm.com (Gift)
Necklace: Poshlocket via Casual Chic Kiki Giveaway
Bracelet & Ring: Borrowed from My Sister


I've worn this dress before here, here, and here.

I guess this necklace really isn't all that simple and is actually quite fabulous. I love all the sparkly layers.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, today I'm thankful for my Little Miss. She's my little bundle of energy and attitude. She goes from giving me the evil eye if she doesn't like something I'm doing to showering me with hugs and kisses in a matter of minutes. Just last night, she started giving "pretty eyes."  She was looking at Daddy and he was talking with her and she suddenly smiled really sweetly and blinked her eyes rapidly. lol She's going to have him wrapped around her tiny little finger!

23 comments:

Style Journey said...

You look like the perfect amount of fun and serious for your trip to the school. Those tights rock!

Bravoe Runway said...

I love that necklace and this outfit is perfect! The bright dress and the gray cardigan looks great :)

Courtney B said...

LOVE your outfit! To be honest... the tights are my FAV! :)

Sassy Engineer said...

Love the layered look - I think it will be perfect for your day! I also love that necklace too - ones that are pre-layered for me are the best.

The Suburb Experiment said...

I think you look perfect for your day. Those tights are too adorable! I like your lace-up booties too.

Jenn
The Suburb Experiment

Lissa said...

Fun outfit..perfect for showing off your personality! I have black polka dot tights..but now I want those. ;o)
We are lucky to be mothers to such sweet little girls (and guys)! Toots is the best thing I've ever done, no doubt!

Fitness By Alicia said...

Very cute!! Good luck with the meetings.

Shaheen said...

Oh you are brave. I am just putting on more layers.

The Closet Shopper said...

Great outfit. I love that you threw on a leather jacket and those amazing stockings!

xo,
Tracy

signature mix said...

What a great color on you and I love those tights. Great way to look professional with personality. Good luck with the meeting!

Callie - Coffee and Cardigans said...

This is absolutely adorable! The classic shape of the dress, paired with the cardigan, make for a very classy look. But I love how you added the patterned tights for a little fun edge. Those booties are amazing as well - so cute!

rlutz said...

Love how you mixed the fun tights with the conservative dress to show your personality!!

TaraMixandMatch said...

This is adorable! Love your necklace, and the tights are oh so cute!

Shea Lennon said...

I love this look--you're funky and professional at the same time. It's perfect for a day meeting new staff and administrators--I hope it went well!

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for the nice comment on my blog! I hope you do use the Thank You Jar idea--it really makes you appreciate the little things.

Those tights are the cutest things I've seen in a while! I like that you look professional, but still hip and young.

Keely said...

Adorable! I love your booties! And the bright dress with neutrals. So cute!

silvergirl said...

great outfit and love the tights
i know you made a wonderful impression!
brett

Unknown said...

You look beautiful and I love all the different ways you've remixed this dress! I hope the meeting went well!

Grace Marie said...

loooooove the outfit. You look so fun!!!

I hope the meetings went well!!

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my thrifty closet said...

cool outfit, I like how you mix the biker jacket with the feminine outfit for a nice contrast. The tights are so cute!

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Erica said...

This outfit is fantastic! That necklace is dang awesome and is the perfect touch.

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Tara said...

Oof, I know the evil eye waaaaay too well these days. Toddler attitude, man. Good thing they're so cute, I guess :)

Love the dress, and the polka dot tights. Perfect outfit for a trip to the principal's office ;)