Take a deep breath. Whew. We made it through the first day relatively unscathed. The jury's still out on how the year will be though- it's still too soon to make a safe judgment ;) When I picked this outfit out for this week, I wasn't sure how it would look. I told you earlier in the month I wanted to concentrate on separates for fall and these were two pieces I've had for a while. I was very pleased with the effect of the ruffles on the blouse and the fullness of my beloved Old Navy skirt.
Last week while driving around town I heard Madonna's "Cherish" on the radio and I knew immediately that I wanted it to be my Tunesday Tuesday song for this week. It's such a fun song, but really the video is amazing! I don't think Madonna has ever looked more beautiful. AND mermen? What more could we possibly want from a video?!
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| Top- Cato's( similar) Skirt- Old Navy Flats- Express Bracelet- Urban Outfitters (similar) Necklace and Earrings- IN Pink |
A quick read of Wikipedia (my go-to for all information as you know) uncovered that the mermen were actually water polo players, which explains A LOT especially if you watched any water polo during the Olympics. The tails were pretty functional and they were able to swim with a great deal of agility. If you decide to read the Wikipedia article I would stop there because it get really weird after that- talking about the symbolism of mermen among other things. Kinda ruined it for me! You've been warned!
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That skirt is flattering on you. Lovely combination
k at www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com
I love this outfit! You look classy and sophisticated and dare I say sexy! Growl! LOL
Love this outfit!If I had walked into your classroom in highschool I probably would have guessed you were a cool teacher for wearing leopard print. I love animal prints for the transition between summer and fall.
I LOVE that song!! I actually really love any Madonna song from the 80's! Wow, you definitely have to be the best dressed teacher at your school! I can't remember ever having a teacher that was dressed to stylishly!
xo Jennywww.crazystylelove.com
Cute outfit! I NEED leopard print flats! I looked all over earlier this year and never found the right pair, maybe I will this Fall.
Hope you have a great second day!! How many students do you see through the day? And props to you for working out yesterday!!! I did not. *head down is shame* I'll make sure to do something today.
Oh, love ol' school Madonna. But I can't stand her newer music.
~ C
Ah, an oldie but a goodie. Madonna was the first cassette tape that I ever bought for myself back in the day, wow I feel old. Yikes.
You look fabulous as always, I love the ruffles and those cute leopard flats!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Beautiful outfit!
One day down, yea! I think this is a great outfit, professional but still fun :)
Congrats on surviving the first day, Katie! The leopard and skirt combo is sexy and yet sophisticated at the same time! I adore Madonna, especially 80s Madonna. I saw her in concert a few years ago and she was amazing!
-Sharon
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I love this outfit, very foxy! I'm glad your first day went well too, fingers crossed it will continue xo
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Hot mama! Love this outfit!
I absolutely LOVE this look! I'm glad you had a great start to the school year. I totally know what you mean though as far as it being to soon to tell if it'll be a great year! Good Luck and I hope it is a great year for you!
Oh, I bet she puts on a great concert. I remember watching the beginning of one of her filmed for HBO concerts YEARS ago with my family, and then topless Asian girls came down from the roof being all sexual and my parents lost it!
Thank you! I layered with a cardigan, but I get so hot and sweaty during the day, it's not even funny so I need the sleeveless option.
Thanks, Lisa!
You will see those leopard flats A LOT in the fall. I live in them :) The first cassette I remember ever buying/owning was Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall"- talk about feeling old!
I looked all over last year and really lucked out. I was so excited. I love them.
I teach five classes of approximately 25, and I sponsor the school newspaper. It's not too bad. I am trying to get everyone's names down by the end of the week! And I worked out today ;)
Yay! I love it too, and like you said, anything else early-Madonna. Well, I don't mean to brag, but I am totally the best dressed teacher :) It's funny though how it rubs off on other people. Our hall is super stylish, and many of them say they are trying to keep up with me!
Right? That's what I hope at least... although we have some older teachers that wear animal prints in a non-fashionable way (you know what I mean?) and the kids make fun of them!
That's a great combination :)
I'm going to tell you- my tenth grade girls just *seem* mean, you know what I mean? Hostile almost. I mean I am playing get to know you games and you look like you want to kick me in the face. Hoping they warm up a little!
I hope you are having a good start! Can't wait to hear :)
Thank you, Maria!
Thank you so much, Alice! I hope they will be good :)
Thank you so much. I love it and wear it at least once a week!
Thank you :)
LOVE this look! That old navy skirt...gah! I knew I should have bought it in black but I didn't listen to myself! Glad you made it through the first day!
You are lady after my heart... I adore leopard print and I have that skirt. It's fabulously comfortable. You look gorgeous as always!
yay cherish! i agree, madonna was flawless - love the animal prints, you look gorgeous - has school officially started in the USA? we have another 2 weeks freedom in the UK (gah!, i'm not bragging) xsandra
I totally love this look! That top is just perfect and I think it's awesome you paired leopard with leopard!
XO
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You look absolutely stunning, and I can't believe I've never seen that music video until now! So glad you're surviving the week, and keeping my fingers crossed for you that it will be an amazing year!
Yay! I'm glad the first day went well! I love leopard anything, so this is a win in my book!!
Love it, can't wait to see what you do
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One word, Katie: FIERCE. :D
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Hey! If you love the "Cherish" video, you might want to check out "At Land" by Maya Deren: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD088nkJlD4
Thanks for sharing, Chelsea! The video was very derivative, especially in the opening scenes- it could have been Madonna!
Thank you!
Going to check it out right now :)
I agree with you 110%!
Seriously, one of the coolest videos ever! I think I am going to have a great year, and I hope you do too!
Thank you, Heather! I was pretty proud of myself for that one!
We started Monday down in the south, but some of our Northern states have another couple of weeks!
I know- I love this skirt! Thank you!
Absolutely. I hope they make more next spring!
This is one of my favorite outfits. That top is freaking fantastic on you!
xo,
Hannah
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That skirt is flattering on you. Lovely combination
k at www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com
I love this outfit! You look classy and sophisticated and dare I say sexy! Growl! LOL
Love this outfit!If I had walked into your classroom in highschool I probably would have guessed you were a cool teacher for wearing leopard print. I love animal prints for the transition between summer and fall.
I LOVE that song!! I actually really love any Madonna song from the 80's! Wow, you definitely have to be the best dressed teacher at your school! I can't remember ever having a teacher that was dressed to stylishly!
xo Jennywww.crazystylelove.com
Cute outfit! I NEED leopard print flats! I looked all over earlier this year and never found the right pair, maybe I will this Fall.
Hope you have a great second day!! How many students do you see through the day? And props to you for working out yesterday!!! I did not. *head down is shame* I'll make sure to do something today.
Oh, love ol' school Madonna. But I can't stand her newer music.
~ C
Ah, an oldie but a goodie. Madonna was the first cassette tape that I ever bought for myself back in the day, wow I feel old. Yikes.
You look fabulous as always, I love the ruffles and those cute leopard flats!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Beautiful outfit!
One day down, yea! I think this is a great outfit, professional but still fun :)
Congrats on surviving the first day, Katie! The leopard and skirt combo is sexy and yet sophisticated at the same time! I adore Madonna, especially 80s Madonna. I saw her in concert a few years ago and she was amazing!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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Ahhhhmaaazing outfit! LOVE!! www.talesfromthefatside.org
I love this outfit, very foxy! I'm glad your first day went well too, fingers crossed it will continue xo
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