Classy and Casual

I was looking at my schedule today and realized, I only have one day without a sub job for the rest of the school year!!! I'm one busy lady!! It's kind of a relief and I'm so happy that I am that busy!! The end of the year crept up TOO fast!! I tutor every Monday evenings and today the 4th grader told me next Monday is our last time for the rest of the year (she is involved in dance and musicals during May). I was like oh my goodness, where did the time go? By the way, it was in the 70s today!!! FINALLY!!! I had my windows rolled down and my radio cranked up. I was one happy girl driving home! This outfit is what I actually wore to my step-dad's birthday dinner yesterday! I felt comfy, but very classy with the colors and pearl details. What are your favorite classy and casual outfits?

Nine West Cat Eye Sunglasses from TJ Maxx (last year) similar to these for $9.94!!

Black and Cream with Pearl Details Blouse from TJ Maxx (this year) similar to this for $22.80.

Blush Cardigan with Sequined Bow Detail from Forever 21 (old) similar to this on SALE for $14.99!!

Cream Eyelet Clutch/Crossbody Bag from a small outlet store (this year) similar to this one for $31.99.

Miss Me Straight Leg Jeans from Buckle (2 years ago) similar to these for $99

Silver Braided Sandals from Guess (few years ago) similar to these for $18.90!!

My Best Friend's Bridal Shower!!

Today was my best friend's Bridal Shower!! I have been SO busy this week planning and getting everything ready for this special day, just for her (and her groom came too)! We had perfect weather today for this, so I actually could wear a dress without tights!!!! I thought it was a miracle, until I realized how pale my legs are! They haven't seen the light of day in MONTHS!!! Haha! I prepared fun games, cute prizes for the winners, and favors for all of the guests! It was a classy celebration!

What I Wore:

Does anyone else LOVE dresses that twirl?? 

Mint and Pale Pink Earrings from Forever 21 (NOW) for $4.80!!

Mint Pleated Dress from TJ Maxx (this year) similar to this for $29.80.

Jean Jacket with Lace Embellishments from TJ Maxx (NOW) similar to this for $29.80.

Gray Flats from Delias (old) similar to these for $29.94.

Bridal Shower Games! I had fun making the games that included the Bride and the Groom!

Click HERE to download it!

Click HERE to download it!

The Bride and her Groom!! This was everyone's FAVORITE game!! Click HERE to download it!

The Prizes and Favors!!!

Mix Modge Podge and Glitter together. Paint it on in a few coats. Let it dry. SO EASY!! They were a big hit!! Some people took two home! Haha! Good thing I made extras!

The "Date Night Jar"! Everyone wrote a date night idea on a popsicle stick with a colored Sharpie and stuck  it in the fun, polka dotted jar I found at Hobby Lobby! This way, after they are married they will have a ton of fun date night ideas, so they never get bored!!! I found this idea from Pinterest!!

 The stunning bride and myself!! By the way, her dress is from Amazon!! 

Can you believe it? Gorgeous, right!!

Some of my favorite and very lovely ladies!!! 

I hope everyone is having a great weekend and enjoying beautiful, warm weather like we have!!! 

Half Day!!

I have a half day today!! It was definitely needed because I was exhausted by 10am yesterday at school. I'm still on Spring Break time. Haha! I like having a half day every once in awhile! It allows me to get things done, catch up on my TV shows, and most of all spend more time with my baby Bear!!!!!! He loves the extra snuggle time!! Usually schools have the doors locked during school hours, so on half days I'm that stranger pounding on the door hoping someone will let me in. That is one of the worst parts about being a sub is trying to get in the schools because most of them are locked and you need a key to get in, which all the teachers do but what are the substitutes supposed to do. I'm all for safety of schools, but there needs to be some way substitutes can get in that is easier! Some schools are even locked in the morning, which is a pain because it's like which door should I try to get in today. Or I just sit there and stalk teachers who pull in the parking lot, so I can walk in with them (I hate doing that because I feel like such a creep). Also, after the tragedy of Sandy Hook I would be nervous to let a stranger in the school. You never know who you can trust these days. Good thing most schools know who I am by now, but every once in awhile I get the "Can I help you?". Do or did your schools lock their doors all of the time? Haha! That's the end of my babbling. I'm sorry!! I hope everyone is having a great week so far! We are half-way through! Yay!!

I'm obsessed with this new blouse I got!!!

Striped Blouse from Forever 21 (NOW) also comes in pink and white for $15.80!!

Black Skinny Pants from Forever 21 (last year) similar to these for $19.80

Black Flats from Kohl's (2 years ago) these are super cute for $22.80!

Back To Reality..

Well, Spring Break is officially over and I enjoyed every minute of it!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! Mine was pretty low key, but I enjoyed being with my family. Watching all the excitement of the little ones makes me look forward to having kids of my own someday and spoiling them during every single holiday!!! I loved when the Easter Bunny hid our baskets and we had to find them when I was little! I love all the childhood traditions!! The sun has been out for the past few days and I am loving it! Even though its pretty cold, I love me some sunshine!

Lately, I have been preparing and crafting away for my best friend's bridal shower this weekend (MOH Duties)!! I will post pictures of all the things I've made and created after the shower! I'm pretty proud of myself!! Have a wonderful week everyone!! Back to work and back to reality! My principal in school when I was younger said the same thing every single morning and I love it! It still sticks in my head even to this day.

"Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours!"

Layered Gold and Pearl Necklace from Forever 21 (old) similar to this for $6.80!!

Deep Red with Lace Blouse from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this for $19.80!

Brown Waist Belt similar to this one for $8.06!!

Navy Polka Dot Skirt from Target (this year) similar to this for $18!!

Cream Flower Flats from TJ Maxx (this year) similar to these for $22.50.

Lake/Easter Weekend!

I have been so busy enjoying every minute of this Spring Break!! The past few days I was at the lake with my mom and Nan! We had such a great time together! We went shopping, had some amazing dinners/lunches out, and enjoyed the amazing view that we don't get at home! The lake still had some ice, but  there were many spots where the ducks, geese, and swans were swimming in the water (with no ice)!! The weather was beautiful while we were there, which means Spring is here and Summer is on it's way!! We loved watching the geese walk across the ice and sometimes fall through the ice! Haha!

We got home yesterday and I was SOOOO excited to see my baby bear!!! He was waiting at the door for me!!!

My brother is home for the Easter weekend!! Today it's in the high 50's, which is warm to me!!! I'm loving it!! Every Easter, at our local fairgrounds, a sand sculptor (Roger Powell) does an AMAZING sand sculpture of Jesus dying on the cross and many other religious scenes! Today it was jam packed with people wanting to see it! He never fails because it was spectacular as always! It almost brings tears to your eyes how beautiful it is.

 "Welcome To The Common Ground"

 "With God all things are possible." This was in honor of those suffering and fighting cancer.

 "May you come to realize that insignificant as you may seem in this great universe, you are an important part of God's plan." This was in honor of our U.S. Military. Off to the right is the sculptor.

I got this Blue Fleece Double-Breasted Coat from Kohls for 20 cents after Christmas (sorry I had to brag)!!!! Similar to this for $27.80.

I'm going to dinner with my family tonight, so my outfit had to be classy and comfy for walking around the fairgrounds and for going to a nice dinner. What are you all up to this Easter weekend? Do you have any traditions??

Layered necklace from Charming Charlie (last year) similar to this for $10.80!

Pink Dotted Blouse from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this for $22.80.

Khaki Skinny Pants (this year) from Wet Seal for $19.50!!!

Brown Oxfords from Forever 21 (last year) similar to these CUTE ones for $24.80!

Spring Break! Time for White Pants!!

I have seen so many classy bloggers wearing white pants lately and it made me want to get mine out, so why not the first day of Spring Break??? Well, yesterday was the final day of subbing this week before break and I got to color eggs with the kids, which was so much fun!! Surprisingly they did a good job (meaning no broken eggs)!! Yay!!! I enjoyed sleeping in and waking up to the sun shining today! It's been a great first day of break! I baked some apple turnovers for breakfast (breakfast of champions)! I'm such a sweet tooth, so I had about three..oops!! Ha! Now, I'm packing and heading to the lake for a few days with my mom! Nan is planning some fun things for us to do while we are there! I'm excited, but of course I will miss my baby Bear. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

Floral Necklace from Amazon (NOW) for $13.99!!

Pink Oversized Bow from Forever 21 (this year) for $2.80, similar to this for $10!!

Lauren Conrad Chambray from Kohls (NOW) for $30.80.

White Skinny Pants from Forever 21 (last year) similar to these for $15.80!!

Breckelle's Riding Boots from Amazon (NOW) for $31.04!

Snow Day in Spring?!?

So this week is Spring Break week for the city schools, but for county schools break doesn't start until Thursday. I was supposed to sub today, but we had a snow day!!! I knew we were supposed to get snow, but I didn't think that meant we would have a snow day!! Haha! All day I have been watching Netflix movies and cuddling with Bear!! It's been so great!! I wore a comfy, cozy, snow day in Spring outfit today!! Happy Monday everyone!! All of you who are actually enjoying Spring weather, could you please send some to Ohio!! It's still snowing here!

Floral Scarf from TJ Maxx (NOW) similar to this one for $14.99.

Turquoise Hi-Low Top from TJ Maxx (last year) similar to this for $22.99.

Open Ruffled Cardigan from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this one for $24.80.

Black Leggings from Forever 21 on SALE 2 for $10!

Taupe Riding Boots from Amazon (this year) similar to these for $26.99!!!