Where: Subbing Art.
Ease of Wear: (4 of 5 stars--5 being the most easy to wear.) Although I had crafted this top to fit me exactly (it was my last entry in the Fabric Mart Fashion Challenge last year), I have gained about three pounds since then, so it was a touch tight through the waistband, but holla, linen is always stretches out by the end of the day, so by noon, I felt fine. :-) The pants are awesomely comfortable, which is why I keep praising them to the hills. I don't think I am the only person who loves the Turner Pant this much, but I *may* just be the most vocal.
Outfit Details: Top, made using Simplicity 1590; Pants, available still from J. Crew; Shoes, J. Crew.
Anecdote of the Day: The reason for wearing the top should be obvious, but in case it's not, I wore my hand-painted top so I could use it as a vehicle for discussing the process of creating art. It actually ended up helping one kid who was stressed out about something not being perfect at the beginning of his hippo art (yep, that's my signed version above, lol). I told him my top was nowhere near perfect when I started and honestly was far from perfect still, but overall it was a good piece of art. I think it worked. He seemed satisfied by his art from there forward. :-)
Instagram Shot.
Where: Subbing 4th Grade.
Ease of Wear: (4.5 of 5 stars--5 being the most easy to wear.) I basically felt like I was wearing pajamas the whole day. The navy version of the Turner pants (haha, yes, I wore them twice in a week with a wash in between) is a touch tighter than the other colors, but still stupidly comfortable. The merino wool metallic striped sweater appears that it would be scratchy because of the metallic threads, but the inside is nice and soft. Very lovely. I also found the size extra small that I bought to fit well on my frame, but keep in mind I have a very short torso for my height. For some of you this may be too short. Hogl is a brand out of Germany, and I had purchased these shoes way back in 2004, when we went there on a spring break. They are doing well considering their age. I love this brand and wish they were easier to find in the States.
Outfit Details: Sweater, a few left at J. Crew; Necklace, J. Crew; Pants, available at J. Crew; Shoes, Hogl.
Anecdote of the Day: I was supposed to be in the office but at the last minute switched to fourth grade. I didn't know what the day was going to hold, but apparently there was a big "station" day at the school focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with an emphasis on CSI kind of work, so I loved it, since as an archaeologist we had to use many of the same techniques that CSI does in its work. I looked a the clock one minute and it was 1:15, and then LITERALLY five seconds later I looked at it and it was 3:00. That was easily the best day I have had teaching, ever. It was fun.
Instagram Shot.
Where: Subbing Computer.
Ease of Wear: (4.5 of 5 stars--5 being the most easy to wear.) I could repeat what I wrote in the above entry. Gracious. I am probably boring you now. But these Turner pants are the black version. Woo. Right? Exciting stuff here, I tell ya.
Outfit Details: Top, Target; Necklace, Target; Pants, available at J. Crew; Shoes, J. Crew Factory.
Anecdote of the Day: Rex was out of school for a month when he broke his leg and was wheelchair bound. Apparently he was missed. The note above tells what one student felt made them lucky, and one of their "I am lucky" statements was that Rex was back. I nearly started crying, so sweet. :-)
Okay, that's it. Want to point out that I am wearing no Boden in these outfits. Yes, it is possible. Haha.
You all have a great night.
