Classic Navy and Green

All week it has been raining/snowing at the same time! It's been awful, but today I didn't let it get me down! We had a two hour delay today because of this mess and now it's slush. YUCK! It was very nice to have the extra two hours of sleep because this weather makes me soooo sleepy. Does rainy and cloudy weather make anyone else tired? I am so lucky I have an awesome mom that I can share clothes with because this outfit contains many items that we bought to share. :) Does anyone else share clothes with friends or family?

Gold and Pearl Twisted Necklace from Forever 21 (a few years ago) similar to this for $8.80!

White and Navy Blouse from TJ Maxx (NOW) similar to this for $15.80 or this for $19.80.

Navy and Green Striped Cardigan from TJ Maxx (NOW) similar to this for $22.80 or this for $23.99.

Knee Length Pencil Skirt from Forever 21 (NOW) for $17.80!  It's lined and not spandex AT ALL! It's wonderful and comes in three colors!

Navy Tights for $6.99 at Kohls!

Braided Skinny Belt from TJ Maxx similar to this for $4.80!

Bronze Flats from TJ Maxx (last year) similar to these for $16.80.

My Thick Hair Sock Bun!

Everyone has been asking how I did this sock bun, so I will show you here! Now, if you have thin hair it may not look as BIG (big is an understatement) as mine. I'm positive it will still look fabulous with any kind of hair! I broke it down step by step. I hope this helps!! I'm glad I could post this because with the weather being rainy and snowy the past two days, I have not been able to take good outfit pics. I hope every is having a wonderful week! It's half way done!

Step One: You will need a sock, scissors, a hair band, bobby pins, and hairspray!

Step Two: Take your sock and cut the toe part off, so you can see all the way through it! My sock is rather tacky (to say the least) Ha, but I didn't want to cut a nice one!

Step Three: Roll the sock so it looks like a doughnut! YUM!

Step Four: Make a HIGH ponytail and secure with a hair band!

                                                            ^^ About that high ^^
Step Five: Take your sock and put your ponytail through it. Keep it at the end of your ponytail and wrap the end of your ponytail around the outside and through the middle. Like this...

If you see my hair has long layers, so some of the ends might get loose, but that's okay!

Step Six: Roll your sock doughnut and hair up all the way until its tight to your head! While doing this, during each roll, spread your hair around the sock doughnut!

As you can see it's kind of messy with loose ends and you can see some of the sock still!
Step Seven: Secure the bun to your head and any bumps or loose ends with bobby pins!! I don't know what I'd do without bobby pins! They are my life savers! Anyone else agree?

Step Eight: Last but not least, hairspray the bun and any flyaways outside the bun! Then, you go out and ROCK THAT SOCK BUN!!!!

Well, I'm off to my workout classes with a few of my friends. We do them every Wednesday evenings. We take Piloxing (combination of pilates and boxing), which is AWESOME!!! Also, we take Zumba Toning, which is just like Zumba, but with weights (also lots of fun)! Have a fabulous evening! XOXO

New Week, New Look

As you can see, I was in need of a change! My blog has a whole new classy look to it! I hope everyone had a great Monday back to work...haha! It was actually gorgeous and sunny here, but I had to enjoy it while it lasted because we are in for snow and freezing rain the rest of the week...boooo! I taught in a kindergarten class today and YIKES were they crazy! I bet all you teachers know why!! Kids tend to be a little more energetic when there is a full moon out! Haha! By the way, the moon is beautiful tonight! We also had a surprise fire drill (Ahhhhh!!)! Even though it was nice outside, those kids were running out of line and yelling! The teacher warned me last week that her class is a handful, but holy cow! I told her she was a Saint after my day with them! Also, I had heard they had a sub last Thursday who let them run around and play in centers all day long (WHY IS THIS PERSON A SUB?)!!! I guess I was the mean sub today, but I still got hugs at the end of the day! I feel that is a sign of respect. Thank goodness! It was a great experience for me. I always enjoy a challenge! It keeps me on my teaching toes! :)

Classic curly pony <3

Embellished Shoulder Black Top from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this short sleeve one for $19.80.

Belted High-Waisted Blue Pants from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this style for $22.80 or this style on SALE for $18!!

Leopard Loafers from TJ Maxx (this year) like these for $10.99!!!

There is Never Enough Time

Whenever I get together with some of my very close friends, I feel like there is never enough time to tell them all of the things I want to! Do you ever feel that way? I have had the same close group of friends since high school! We all have grown up and moved different places, but always find time to get together (not as much as we'd like though)! Our friendship reminds me of one of my all time favorite TV shows, "Sex and the City". We are all SO dfferent, but we get along like sisters! One is a newlywed and four of them are engaged to be married this year! This is kind of a good thing because we will have SO MANY excuses to get together! :) Last night, was one of those excuses! A few of my friends were in town, so we went out for drinks with our men. They get along great as well (Thank goodness because they'll be seeing each other a lot in the future)! Haha! There was a live country band playing! It was a lot of fun!

I decided to wear my new neon lace sweater! Funny story about this sweater is that when I ordered it from Forever 21, they sent me 2! I was going to return it, but my younger cousin Emily absolutely loves getting clothes from me and I knew she'd be thrilled if I gave it to her. She always says it feels like Christmas all over again when she gets some of my clothes! :) I asked her if she wanted it and that we could be twins and match sometime! She said "YES PLEASE!!" I love making people happy!

Bright Yellow Lace Sweater from Forever 21 (NOW) for $19.80

Pink Tank from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this on SALE 2 for $8!

Black Skinny Jeans from Forever 21 (last year) similar to these for $24.80.

Indigo Booties borrowed from my mom (again) similar to these for $34.80.

 

Here are some of my beautiful friends (Angie, me, Annah, and Anna)!

 

 

Who's excited for the Oscars Red Carpet tonight?? I am!!



Three Day Weekend Again?

Well, yesterday was a snow/ice day! I didn't see this one coming! All of the schools around here were closed! It was our very first snow day of the school year, so finally we got one!! YAY!! Now, the snow can stay away until next year PLEASE! My day consisted of relaxing on the couch, catching up on my favorite (trashy) TV shows. Haha! My guilty pleasures I guess you would say. :) Also, I went to a casual dinner out with my parents. It was a nice day off, which means another three day weekend! I saw a few of you other bloggers had snow days as well! How did you spend your Friday? Although, being a substitute you don't get paid for cancellation days...booooo! That was the only down side to my day off.

This is what I wore to the casual dinner with my parents last night! One of my favorite bloggers inspired me. Miss Renaaye blogged about the classic Speedy LV bag, so I had to get mine out again! She looked fabulous, like always and she is so right, this bag never gets old!! Mine is a knockoff from China, but I love it!!!

Blush Flower Stud Earrings from Forever 21 (last year) very similar to these for $2.80!!

Shades of Purple Patterned Scarf from TJ Maxx (last year) for $7.99!

Gray Cowl Neck Sweater from Forever 21 (Christmas Present) similar to this for $19.80.

Chaps Reversible Belt from Kohls (NOW) for $16.80. This belt is so worth every penny because its reversible with the basic every day colors brown and black! Love!

BKE Stella Jeans from the Buckle (NOW) for $79.95. I hate jeans shopping because they never fit right, but Buckle jeans always fit perfectly! They are expensive, but they FIT!

Brown Oxfords from Forever 21 (this year) similar to these cute ones for $24.80.

Classy Replica of Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Monogram Canvas Handbag (few years ago for my Birthday) it's $158 here.

 

 

This is what my snow/ice day consisted of!! I spent time with my baby Bear, lounged around in my pajamas, and watched TV!! Haha!

 

 

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I am going out for drinks with some of my friends tonight, so that should be fun! What are your exciting plans this weekend?



The "Ultimate Classy"

A couple of weeks ago, I told you that my grandma, Nan, has lived on a lake all of my life. There is no where else I'd rather be than on a boat or in the water (that would be a great bumper sticker)! Best feeling ever! Also, my dad has owned boats my entire life. My brothers and I would spend weekends on his boat during the summers. We have so many memories and laughs from those times! My grandpa has a lake house on a river that we visit every so often. It's so much fun! I have grown up around the water, boating, swimming, fishing, etc. All of that said, my all time favorite style to wear is nautical (anchors, boats, gold, navy, white, red, etc.) and I feel that it's the "Ultimate Classy" look on anyone. I have baby pictures of me in sailor/nautical outfits!! Haha! My 21st Birthday Party was "Sailor" theme. It was awesome seeing all of my friends in my favorite style!! Also, if you didn't know already my Instagram name is @SailorAme (follow me if you'd like)! My look today is a nautical outfit and my brand new necklace that I'm obsessed with makes it pop! What are your favorite styles??

 

AllyDrew Yellow-Gold Teardrop Bib Necklace from Amazon (NOW) for $18.99!

Navy Blazer from Forever 21 (last year) similar to this for $32.80.

Sailboat Blouse from Forever 21 (this year) similar sailboat blouse for $17.80.

Khaki Skinny Pants from Wet Seal (this year) for $24.90!

Breckelles Tan Riding Boot from Amazon (NOW) for $35.83.

 

 

Here is a picture of my friends and I from my 21st Sailor Birthday Party and a picture of Colin and I (He went all out, which he normally wouldn't do but it was the best birthday present ever!!)!!! It was SO much fun!

 

Did anyone else have a fun themed party? :)

 



Cheer Me Up Brights!

Do bright colors cheer you up? I needed some cheering up today! Today was the first day back to getting 5am wake up calls to substitute teach. Although, I got the 7:30am wake up call to be there ASAP today (School started at 8am)!!! Let's just say this morning was chaotic! I didn't even get to pack my lunch I was SO rushed! Being rushed is one of the worst feelings in the world, to me anyways! Surprisingly, it turned out to be a pretty good day (so thankful). The 4th grade class I had was awesome and lots of fun! I think wearing my bright skinny pants and bright earrings made my day brighter. Also, the staff was so sweet, they had a luncheon today and invited me to join (thank goodness because I didn't pack a lunch). :) Well, everyone has been wearing bright colors to bring on Spring, but my bright colors just brought constant snow, all day long!!! Haha! Just my luck! How was everyone else's Tuesday?? Was it as crazy as mine?

 

Yellow Cutout Drop Earrings from Forever21 (this year) similar to these for $3.80!!

Cable Knit Faux Fur Collar Vest from Loft (last year) similar to this for $49.88.

Ruffled Demin Blouse from Loft (last year) similar to this cute one for $17.80!

Peach Skinny Pants from Forever 21 (Last year and they still have them!!) for $15.80!!

Indigo Booties borrowed from my mom from Eddie Bauer for $69.99

similar to these for $38.50!!!

 

 

Also, I told you my mom and I were cleaning both our closets out yesterday! Well, I felt so accomplished when we were finished. I can never clean my closet by myself because I wouldn't get rid of anything. My mom and I are brutal, which is a good thing!! We both thanked each other over and over! It took us a little over 5 hours to do both of them!!! I have to show you all the bags we filled and took to Goodwill!! Our dining room was full!!! Haha! :)

 

 

So glad we did it and it's done!!

How often do you clean out your closet? Do you need a brutal person to help you too?