Just because

Why the idea for a spiffy new look on a rainy Wednesday night? Just because...

Because, I felt like my hair looked awful....

Because, I was tired...

Because, I am finished... DONE with my Masters degree!! Can you believe it? Right now, I cannot!

Because, I am so exhausted and I can't even tell you what day it is....

Because, I am always cold... so I need innovative ways to wear sleeves

Because, my best friend, Mary-Anne, loves fashion, and is teaching me a thing or two along the way...

Because, despite all the craziness, I believe we should all take a little time to care for ourselves...

Last night, when I got home... I breathed a sigh of relief. I had my very first job interview for a teaching position at a local high school! EXCITING! And I have all assignments and requirements for my Masters degree complete.. now I just sit and wait to graduate Saturday. :) Finally, there is a light at the end of this very tiring tunnel. The stress of it all is catching up with me, but I know it will all be worth it. Praise be to the Lord for His many blessings!

OOTD - Birthday

Anthro - Traced Trimmings Dress (no longer available)

My mom bought me this FABULOUS dress from Anthropologie for my birthday! It was cold and rainy yesterday, so this is how I worked it up for the colder weather.

Dress: Anthro Traced Trimmings

Cardigan: New York and Company

Shoes: TJ Maxx

Dressing up and wearing heals just makes me happy. I had a great day on February 29, not only because it was my birthday, but because I felt great in this outfit too!

Outfit of the Day (OOTD)

Recently I won a skirt from a giveaway on Sara's blog at You, Me & Anthropologie, you can check my post about it, here.

I was so excited to discover this weekend that my skirt had arrived in the mail! I couldn't wait to wear it, so I wore it to work Monday. I know I usually don't do outfits posts... because I am definitely no fashion forward girl.

But, here is what I came up with:

The complete outfit: 

Jacket: Sikes and Kohn 

Shirt: ??

Scarf: ??

Skirt: Shabby Apple, fall 2011

Shoes: TJ Maxx

My outfit, so that you can see the pieces:

Skirt detailing

Skirt and Shirt

Add scarf

So. There goes! I LOVE this skirt. It is true to size. I used the sizing guide with my measurements and it fits perfectly! This is my first high wasted skirt (well, anything) and I TRULY love it! It wasn't too tight, and the material was great. Way to go Shabby Apple I love this skirt!

Close ups of the skirt: 

 

Disclaimer: Shabby Apple doesn't know me, and they don't know I am reviewing this skirt!