Keeping It Cool, Going Back to School

You want to know a secret about me? I could never be a rapper.  See that little title up there?  When I say that out loud, I try to say it with a sing songy, rapper rhythm and it just doesn't work. ;)

Okay, do you want to know something so incredibly exciting???  You're looking at a third grade math teacher!!! 

Chambray Sleeveless Top: Thrifted

Dress: mark., Jackie Giardina

Sandals, Belt & Bracelets: Target

For the first time ever, I'm going "back to school" this year in an entirely new way to me! I have so much to do in the next few weeks before school starts! I have to purchase supplies for my classroom, decorate the bulletin boards, arrange the desks, organize it . . . and that's only the beginning!

I also have to send out student welcome letters, and plan lessons and activities for the first few weeks of school.  Am I excited? Yep!  Am I nervous?  Yep! Am I overwhelmed?  Absolutely! lol

Speaking of going back to school, AT&T is currently hosting Back to School Sweepstakes and Deals! Each week from now to September 16th, AT&T is giving away a "must have" back-to-school device to five lucky winners! All you have to do is go here and enter your address to be entered to win. 

Nail Polish: Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color from Influenster

Big Silver Ring: Target

Other two rings: Premier Design Jewelry

My class is going to be the Twinkling Stars.  The classroom will have a basic outerspace theme.  If you have any fantastic ideas or you've seen something specific on pinterest, that you think will make my room shine, let me know! =)

I'm linking up today with My Favorite Things.

**This is a sponsored post.  I have been contacted by M80 and am receiving compensation in exchange for my participation.**

OTI - WInning Interpretation

We're almost finished with Open to Interpretation! Today's interpretation is based on the following photo, which one of the participants submitted.  We all voted on various submissions and this one was the winning look.

Now, longsleeves and sweaters just don't work in Florida in June.  However, how about those gorgeous colors?!? I love the pink and green together, so I chose those to work with, as well as incorporating some checks into the outfit, too. =)

Shirt: Thrifted

Dress & Sandals: mark. (purchase here)

While I love and adore my new little tank dress that I got from Jackie's eBoutique, this is not the cutest outfit that I've ever put together. Some girls look so effortlessly chic when they knot their shirts. Well, when I do it, I just look very busty and a little bit like I'm trying to draw attention there, when I'm totally not!

These sandals, however? I love them! I have a feeling I'll be pairing them with all of my sundresses this summer.

Bracelets: Target

Zipper Bracelet: Tara Lane Designs

Ring: Alyssa's Antique Depot

See how I played with the greens and pinks here? I wore the pink checked shirt over the nude colored dress and then accessorized with green.  I like how pairing the colors played out, but I'm just not crazy about knotting the shirt.  You know, I've done this a few times and each time, I think that it could be done better. Then I never seem to get to that "better" point. Ha! Maybe it's time for me to stop attempting these knotted shirts!

To see how other bloggers interpreted this look, swing on by Freckles in April and check them all out!