Feel Good Friday
Hi friends! This was my first week back to school & wow it was a doozy! I have loved getting to see my students & if I'm honest, I do SO much better when I have a routine... but this girl is WORN OUT!
what we've been up to...
I woke up to the most beautiful snow last Friday morning! Snow is truly one of my favorite things. It makes the cold winter months more bearable because at least we have something pretty to look at!
outfits of the week…
For the past month or so I’ve started *trying* to consistently share my OOTD (outfit of the day) just for fun! I’m typically able to link most pieces, but I also just share it to hopefully give a bit of inspiration & show you that you can recreate my outfits by just using pieces from your own closet.
Monday...
Monday was an in-service day & it was much needed! We're all trying to transition back to work + schedules + responsibilities after having over two weeks off. My to-do list felt five hundred miles long lol but for me, there's nothing better than the feeling of crossing things off! Due to the stresses I knew I would feel, I opted for a super comfy outfit. I've had this turtleneck sweatshirt since last Christmas season & unfortunately it's not sold anymore, but I'm linking to a similar option below that I also own & love -- it's just a bit thinner.
above picture details linked here:burgundy turtleneck sweatshirt / personalized beaded bracelets / white layering t-shirt / white apple watch band / grey Adidas sneakers / black seamless leggings / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Tuesday...
Tuesday was the first day that students came back! I was guessing that it would be a somewhat crazy + hectic first day back just because we've all been apart for so long & so much has happened, so I wanted to wear a somewhat comfortable outfit that I could run around in / move a lot... & I was right lol. I was thankful I had my leopard golden goose dupes because they're just so cute + so comfy! This walmart sweater is one of my favs -- I have it in two other colors including plain black & a black neutral colorblock. It looks like this striped oatmeal option is out of stock, but the black neutral colorblock is still available + another colorblock option! Y’all I wish technology was advanced enough that you could feel this sweater through the screen because it’s seriously SO soft! & it’s only $12 which is pretty stinkin’ amazing! This sweater fits true to size.
above picture details linked here:personalized beaded bracelets / dainty gold mini coin necklace / leopard golden goose dupes / tan leather apple watch band / oatmeal striped sweater / dark wash jeans / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Wednesday...
One thing I'm trying to be more intentional about is my closet. I wouldn't call myself a hoarder, but I do have a hard time getting rid of clothes. Because what if someday I do want it?!! I'm a big outfit repeater & tend to wear my favorite pieces on a rotating schedule. So I had this idea... I start at one end of my closet & each day I just wear whatever is next in line. If I really don't want to wear it (but don't really have a reason) then I know I need to get rid of it. This also saves me time because I don't have to decide what to wear that day. I'm two days in & so far it's going well lol. ;) I haven't worn a leopard sweater in so long. I remembered how FREEZING my office is so I made sure to grab my denim jacket & was pumped about wearing my new cognac mules!!
above picture details linked here:personalized beaded bracelets / cognac mules / leopard sweater / light wash denim jacket / black pixie pants / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / tan leather apple watch band / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Thursday...
Thursday was supposed to be a middle school basketball game so I wore my team sweatshirt. I’ve gotten SO much use out of this black puffer vest! I wear it almost every time I wear a sweatshirt because it keeps me so warm & fits so well. I’ve thought about snagging it in a grey or even white color just so that I can switch it up some. My eyes were feeling like they needed a break so I decided to wear one of my favorite pairs of glasses instead!
above picture details linked here:glasses / black puffer vest / dainty gold mini coin necklace / Madewell jeans / grey Adidas sneakers / white apple watch band / favorite comfy padded bra / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!) / wooden jewelry organizer
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In case you missed it, this week I shared my monthly book review post! I wasn't able to read much during the month of November so I combined it with December's post as well. You can view it by clicking here.
friday favs...
So many of you loved my little reading nook so I thought I'd share some better pictures! I absolutely LOVE how everything is turning out!
above picture details linked here:cream sherpa chair / leather pillow case / rectangle pillow insert / black pillow case / square pillow insert / black aztec rug / woven coasters / circle coffee table / floor lamp
These personalized beaded bracelets are one of my favorite Christmas gifts! You can put anything on them that you want, but I thought these words were such good reminders + look super cute (& are trendy with my middle schoolers lol). I got them for both of my sisters & my Mom got them for me!
I thought it would be fun to share some Target finds today + some pieces I bought this year for Valentine's Day -- keep scrolling to see more!
Shouting the message of this t-shirt from the rooftops!!! I'm wearing a large here & I typically wear small or medium. It's more of a women's cut, but I like how the large fits.
above picture details linked here:choose kindness pink t-shirt / lip color (shade is called "girl power") / purple nail polish (shade is "#3106") / white apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / favorite comfy padded bra / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!) / wooden jewelry wall hanging
I'm a huge fan of football (even if I don't feel like I understand 100% of what's going on, I get the main idea). This t-shirt is so incredibly soft. Like it feels like it's ten years old & has been worn non-stop because of how soft it is. I'm wearing a large & would say that it fits small. The sleeves are pre-rolled which is just pretty cute I think. The letters / writing is almost like distressed or faded? I've worn this t-shirt on Saturday for the past two weekends! It looks like it's only available in size 1X, but it is on sale for $10.49.
above picture details linked here:weekend forecast football t-shirt / grey slip on shoes / lip color (shade is called "girl power") / purple nail polish (shade is "#3106") / white apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / favorite comfy padded bra / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!) / wooden jewelry wall hanging
If I can get my students to know two things by the time they leave middle school, it would be this: 1) you matter, & 2) you CAN change the world. I love wearing positive t-shirts to school just because it's a way to express my thoughts as a school counselor. Wearing a large in this one as well & it is surprisingly not see through! This one is also on sale for $10.49 & is available in sizes large & up.
above picture details linked here:a better world is possible t-shirt / Steve Madden tan suede mules / lip color (shade is called "girl power") / purple nail polish (shade is "#3106") / white apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / favorite comfy padded bra / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!) / wooden jewelry wall hanging
Y'all know I've been super into quilted materials lately so of course I had to snag this quarter zip. It is a shorter fit so it did not cover my bottom, so I'd recommend sizing up one or two sizes if you want it to cover your booty for leggings. I liked this faded orange color, but it does come in a light blue & a dark grey color as well, & is $30.
above picture details linked here:orange quilted quarter zip / booties / lip color (shade is called "girl power") / purple nail polish (shade is "#3106") / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / favorite comfy padded bra / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!) / wooden jewelry wall hanging
This aztec sherpa quarter zip is giving me all the patagonia vibes! So so incredibly soft, but also has more of a cropped fit. This top kept me so warm + cozy lounging around my house during Christmas break. It comes in a black & magenta floral pattern as well & is $28. For size reference, I'm wearing a medium here.
above picture details linked here:aztec sherpa quarter zip / lip color (shade is called "girl power") / purple nail polish (shade is "#3106") / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / favorite comfy padded bra / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!) / wooden jewelry wall hanging
Y'all have been loving all of the blouses I've shown lately so I figured I should share another! Wearing a small in this one & I would say it fits true to size. The length stops right above my bottom so I would definitely wear this with jeans or pixie pants. I love all of the frilly details in the sleeves, neckline & chest area. This is the "colorful" print & it is black, white & pink polka dots on a sheer black top. I would definitely recommend wearing something under this as it was very sheer & somewhat see through. This would look super cute under a blazer!
above picture details linked here:polka dot blouse / black pixie pants / Steve Madden tan suede mules / lip color (shade is called "girl power") / purple nail polish (shade is "#3106") / dainty gold mini coin necklace / favorite comfy padded bra / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!) / wooden jewelry wall hanging
Some of you that follow along here are fellow educators, so I thought I would share some options of clothing that's cute to wear during the month of February! Dressing up for different themes / holidays has been one of my favorite parts of working in a school. I'm sharing a few different options below that I got this year to start my collection. The thing that's great about each of these pieces is that they're timeless & I'll be able to bring them out every year!
As I was looking for some Valentine's Day school shirts on Etsy, the majority of them where grade specific, for example: "first grade has my heart". As a school counselor, I don't have or teach a specific grade -- I work with all grades in the middle school. So when I found this one I was pumped! It's printed on a Bella Canvas t-shirt which is so incredibly soft + fits really well. You're able to choose what color of shirt + what color of writing you want & I thought this one was darling!
above picture details linked here:"my students stole my heart" t-shirt / black grandpa cardigan / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Here is another one that's pretty generalized but still oh so cute! A whole bunch of hearts make up an apple, which is kind of like the mascot of all teachers lol. Again, it's printed on a Bella Canvas t-shirt & you can choose the color.
above picture details linked here:apple hearts t-shirt / cognac mules / black grandpa cardigan / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
I've actually seen this sweatshirt shared a lot of other times by other bloggers & influencers. It comes in a whole bunch of other prints including some Christmas options which I'll have to keep in mind for next year. The inside is super soft & fits true to size. I thought the little red heart patches on the elbows were SO cute!! I love that this is a pretty casual option.
above picture details linked here:grey + red hearts sweatshirt / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
This long sleeve is so hideous it's cute lol! I cracked up when I first put it on because it truly looked like Valentine's Day threw up on me! I'm wearing a small & would say it fits a little bit oversized? The sleeves & body are just a little bit flowy, but both the hem line & the sleeves cuff so it doesn't look huge. It's super soft & surprisingly not see through at all! I added my favorite black puffer vest just to tone it down a little & I love it!
above picture details linked here:assorted red hearts long sleeve / black puffer vest / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
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Tonight my hometown is playing my new town in basketball & I get to go because I'm the cheer coach! It's definitely going to be different & I'm sure I'll feel conflicted about who to cheer for. But overall I'm just excited for two of my favorite places to be in the same place in one night! Also I finally get to watch my sisters cheer + play in the pepband so I'm super thankful for that!
I recently ordered a bench for my mudroom from Amazon, but when it was delivered it was damaged. Ugh. Since my dad & brother had some extra time over Christmas, they decided to just make me one instead. My parents are bringing it to me this weekend & I am so excited because it feels like my house is really starting to come together!
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