Back to School?

Happy first day of school! Even though today I drove to my job like I do every day instead of starting out a new school year, I like to reminisce about back to school time. God, the beginning of the school year was the best! You got to wear all of your new clothes you spent your summer job money on, you get new school supplies (nothing I love more than a new planner and pens), and you get to see all of your friends again.

So even though today was a day like any other, I wanted to wear my brand new blazer and even though I'm seeing less friends (Chris just left for 2 months! :(  ), I'm excited for what the fall has in store for me. 

Are you surprised at all that I'm wearing this blazer today? I'm so glad that I didn't stick with the first navy(ish) blazer, or the second/third blazer to cross my path. I want to wear this one every day this season but I promise to hold myself back.

Maybe.

I just love these two rings together.

Blazer: J. Crew {exact}
Blouse: Gap
Belt: so old
Jeans: Joe's Jeans
Shoes: Aldo {exact}
Necklace: family heirloom {more here}
Heart Ring: Karen Walker  {exact}
Anchor Ring: H&M
Watch: Target  {exact}
Nails: OPI Razzle Dazzler

What's your favorite back to school memory?











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1902

A couple of weeks ago I purchased a red Equipment blouse and said that I'm already looking for a nude version. I found this cream blouse while shopping the other day at H&M - it's a great alternative! It's not 100% silk but that means I don't have to take it into the dry cleaners ;)   I'm excited to have a white button up that I really enjoy as I think it's a timeless piece of clothing to own. I kept on telling my best friend Hannah how excited I was to "find the perfect white shirt" which saying and typing out just sounds kind of silly but  for me, it was exciting!

Blouse: H&M {exact, save, splurge}
Jeans: Banana Republic {similar}
Shoes: Crown Vintage {save, spend, splurge}
Belt: very very old
Bracelets: J. Crew, Forever 21
Nails: Seen here

This necklace is a gift that my maternal grandmother gave me several years ago. I haven't worn it since the chain it was on was too long. I did a little metal working this morning and changed out the chain. The pendant is an old German coin from 1902.  It's pretty neat wearing a piece of history around your neck!

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