Clothed with Grace

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Cobalt and Stripes

Last spring I scored these cobalt dress pants from Loft for $4, I ended up altering them to ankle pants, which I like a lot more, these cobalt pants are very similar. I haven't worn them all summer, so I'm excited to pull them back out for the new school year. I decided to keep this outfit simple with my striped blazer and a basic black top. I don't wear pants much, but if I had more like these I sure think I would.

This week at school the kids were introduced to Passion Projects as part of Genius Hour. Each of the kids will get one hour each week in class (we'll rotate) to work on something they are passionate about. On Tuesday we introduced it and the kids came up with their "fat questions." (i.e. what they want to learn) Over the next 16 weeks the kids will research and at the end create "something" to share what they've learned. Questions ranged from "Why is Louis Vuitton a brand beloved by so many people?" to "How can I make kids with cancer feel like they're normal while they're sick?" I'm so excited to see what these kids come up with and have so many amazing teachers at my grade level who slaved away to get all of this ready!

Blazer: TJ Maxx similar

Top: Target

Pants: Loft similar

Necklace: Stella and Dot same

Bracelets: chloe + isabel c/o same, same

Shoes: Audrey Brookes similar

Bag: Coach similar

Linking up with:

Summer Style

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Online Shopping

Up until this last year I almost never bought anything online. I was always worried about fit and I hated the hassle of returns. However, I've kind of changed my tune. I feel like I know my body better, and the store options here are somewhat limited. One of my favorite collaborations lately has to be getting the "Hayden Faves Bag" with Kika. I shared this concept with you all a few times now, and can honestly say I really like all the of the six pieces I received. Sometimes I just come across across a brand I really care about and this is one. I love that it's Eco friendly and made here in the the U.S. I also love how each of the pieces has fit so well.

If you're shopping for new fall clothes, the Kika Bag is the perfect way to go. Here' a re-cap on how it works: For $149 you get this maxi dress plus four to five more pieces picked by the stylists specially for you. After adding the Hayden Faves Bag to your cart and you begin to check out, you can add comments in the "comment section" about what type of pieces you're looking for. I said I was looking for pieces to transition to fall and that I love prints and bold colors too. These details will help your stylist pick the perfect pieces just for you!

One of the pieces I got was this great blazer. I adore the color and I think the cut is super flattering. I decided to pair it with my navy printed top and skirt I picked up at Loft last fall. I also have worn it like this. I added some gold accessories to finish it up and it's collaborations like this with Kika and make me like the idea of shopping from my couch a lot more. : )

Blazer: Kika same

Top: Loft similar

Skirt: Loft similar

Pants: Loft similar

Necklace: Edith Marie Jewelry (sold out)

Bracelets: chloe + isabel c/o same, same

Shoes: Audrey Brookes similar

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What I Wore Wednesday

Random Wednesday

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Fall Essential: Leopard Flats

I just picked up these leopard flats over the weekend and am crazy about them. They were a bit of a splurge at $50, but they are so comfortable and they've been on my wish list for quite some time. That being said I thought I'd share some outfits for this fall that feature leopard flats to use for inspiration.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Sparkle and Lace

I am definitely not ready to put my shorts away. This last weekend I saw girls sporting vests, scarves and boots on Instagram at 64 degrees....this is what I wore that that same temperature. This outfit is inspired by Shanna, I just love the black with this lace cardigan, but I really wanted to wear these new shoes from Target. They were $12. I seriously want to wear them everyday. I also really wanted to wear this great new pendant necklace from chloe + isabel too. I wish I could say I went somewhere glamorous, but I wore it to go to Target, then the library and park with Grant. Yes, I was overdressed, but no, I didn't care. ;)

Today at school we are doing some testing in the morning and in the afternoon we are hosting our very own 7th grade Amazing Race. The kids are divided into team and we each have a mental and physical challenge they have to pass, first team home wins. It'll be a blast and I will be exhausted at 3:30.

Cardigan: Chicwish same

Tank: Target

Shorts: AE similar

Necklace: chloe + isabel same

Bracelets: chloe + isabel c/o same, same

Shoes: Mossimo (Target) same

Friday, September 5, 2014

Cobalt and Chevron

Today I decided pair my cobalt cardigan with my maxi dress from Kika. I wore this for church and was super comfortable the whole time, which is the best, in my opinion. I think I've also got ton more compliments on this dress than anything else recently, so that's fun too :) I'm seriously crazy about all the pieces I've gotten from Kika and the combination of quality and fit makes them a total winner in my opinion!

For $149 you get the "Hayden Faves Bag"too, which included this maxi dress plus four to five more pieces picked by the stylists specially for you. After adding the Hayden Faves Bag to your cart and you begin to check out, you can add comments in the "comment section" about what type of pieces you're looking for. I said I was looking for pieces to transition to fall and that I love prints and bold colors too. These details will help your stylist pick the perfect pieces just for you!

cardigan: J.Crew factory same

maxi: Kika c/o same

Necklace: Stella and Dot same

Bracelets: Stella and Dot same

Sandals: fibi and clo c/o same

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Radiant Orchid

This dress has been begging to be worn all summer, so I was excited to pull it out for school. I wore it with my denim jacket last time, so I decided to try it with a simple black cardigan this time. I really love this dress and plan to wear it like crazy until I put it away for fall.

I've been back to work for almost a month now. So crazy! It's really going pretty well and I'm really liking this group of kids. I've also been successfully getting up early and doing devotions too. I'm really loving She Reads Truth and her daily posts. It's amazing how my attitude is so much better all day when I start it on the right foot!

Cardigan: Gap similar

Dress: Oakleigh Rose c/o same

Necklace: The Forward Fashionista same

Bracelets: Stella and Dot same / same

Shoes: Sam and Libby similar

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Summer Style

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Ikat and Pinapples

School is going well and having Monday off was a nice treat. I was feeling the effects of being back to school full time last Friday, and Grant was super exhausted too. We took it pretty easy last weekend, which was really nice too. Today I decided to pair my pineapple print shirt with my ikat skirt. I haven't worn this skirt since school got out in May so I was excited to pull it out. I really wanted to wear it again today before it starts to cool down. I'm really not ready to put my summer clothes away yet!

I also have a super annoying cold, so flats and comfy clothes will be good today. What's a new scool year without a cold, right?