Tuesday, September 11, 2012

EBEW: back to school

My style has changed quite a bit since high school. As an adult I'm not really very concerned with trends as much as I am concerned with being stylish. There is a difference. In high school, I did not know this and I Old Navy fleeced and overalled myself silly. #shakemyhead

It might be hard to believe it but I really didn't wear a lot of cardigans in high school. Actually, I don't really remember wearing any. Ballet flats weren't really part of my wardrobe either.

So, this month's Everybody, Everywear theme got me thinking about what I'd wear if I could go back to high school now...as an adult...Josie Grossy style. (And to be completely honest, I'd do it in a HEARTBEAT!)


Of course, I'd wear a cardigan and some flats. And I'd mix up the colors too, because, that's just what I do. But I think even if I tried not to, I'd never be true to my style if I didn't look like a teacher. I was mistaken for a teacher a few times in high school anyway...heh. I guess that hasn't changed...




Tank: New York & Co (similar) // Cardigan // Jeans // Flats: Target (similar) // Necklace: Unknown, gift

I would also like to briefly state that I've stopped fake tanning for awhile. It's a lot of work and I always smell like pee, so I'm giving myself a break. Perhaps I'll take it back up again, but for now, power to the paleness. Can I get an Amen??

EBEW - Back To School

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16 comments:

  1. I have those flats too!! Love them!

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  2. "I would also like to briefly state that I've stopped fake tanning for awhile. It's a lot of work and I always smell like pee" hahahaha I think that's a VERY good reason to stop!

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    1. I just can't take the scent. Uh, it's ungodly. HAHA.

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  3. Oh man, I was an Old Navy head to toe fleeced out girl in high school too - I totally get this! I'd love to go back and sick my now stylish self on my frumpy high school self! Then again, I still got the boy - I married my high school sweetheart so I guess it wasn't all bad!

    I love those flats, they are darling!!

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    1. Good for you!! I'm still waiting on my Prince Charming, but hopefully he'll show up soon.

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  4. Love the reference to Never Been Kissed!

    Loevly colour cardigan :D

    Sal x

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  5. "never been kissed" is my favorite secret guilty pleasure movie.... watch it all the time! i was not made fun of in high school at all, but definitely not that popular girl, was smart and deemed a bit of a nerd, so, i too would go back in a moment. it is funny, the ways in which are confident then and the ways in which we are insecure; i was a strange mix of the two.

    also, glad to hear you are not tanning; your skin tone is lovely!

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks!!

      Oh my gosh, don't you just LOVE that movie? It's one of those I always watch when it's on TV.

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  6. Very cute outfit! ;) And amen, girl - as nice as it is to be healthily tanned that smell is just too awful! ;)

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    1. Agreed on the tan-stench. Whenever they decide to make something that really doesn't smell (even the "unscented ones" stink) I'll be first in line!

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  7. I was homeschooled so I went to high school in my pjs. Now that I am a homeschool mom I try to get dressed and wear makeup every day. I feel better when I look cute, even if "no one" will see me.

    I really like the pale green with the dark blue. Very pretty combo.

    Also, I have always believed in the power of paleness. ;)

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  8. looooooove this! the colors are perfect and so classic! perfect for back to school!

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  9. I love this outfit! SO cute!!!! I would definitely wear it to school! I'm your newest follower :)

    Diana
    www.picturesand1000words.blogspot.com

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