Thursday, August 2, 2012

What's Your Style? Teacher's Fashion Linky Party

Hey guys!! Since I've recently been offered 3.. (yippe!!!) substitute teaching positions... I've been thinking... now what do I need to wear? Of course I know I have tons of business casual clothes. And I think I have enough teacher friends and family to know what is appropriate or not for a teacher. But hey, I've also been in the medical field  for the past five years wearing scrubs daily. Do you think that I would give up an opportunity to go shopping?? Let me give you a hint... uh NO!!! Haha.

I've been searching online for some new trouser pants and dressy shirts that are season-less (is that a word?) and of course some cute dresses and skirts. And then I thought... (lightbulb) Why not just go to the experts?? And what better way to do it than a Linky Party?

I've been brainstorming on this idea for awhile now and since I'm fairly new to the blogging world... I was a little intimidated ok a LOT intimidated. I have seriously gone back and forth, back and forth about it and this morning I thought... "What is the worst that could happen?" Whatever... I can do this! So without further ado... here it is....

Here are the guidelines...
1. Tell me your favorite store(s) that you like to get your "teacher's fashion".
2. What are some of your favorite accessories?
3. What type of shoes do you teach in? (i.e. heels, flats, wedges, etc.)
4. Do you have a "go-to" item in your closet? (i.e. sweater you wear weekly, shoes you wear daily, etc.)
5. Have you ever had a fashion "uh-oh" at school? (i.e. heel broke, button popped off of blouse)

Please feel free to post any cute items, sales, outfits that you have grabbed for this upcoming school year!

1. My favorite stores are:




2. I have always LOVED accessories.. purses being my favorite. But right now my 2 favorites would be my Coach purse and Ralph Lauren sunglasses that my sweet hubby (love that man) bought for me.
This is it exactly... but VERY close

3. Since I technically haven't taught yet... I guess I can't really say for sure. I, however, have always been a lover of HEELS!! Like tall heels...
Aren't these gorgeous?? But I know that in reality I will be trading these in for something like this...
or better yet... something like these...

and I am okay with that (I'm sure my feet with thank me later)!! haha

4. My go-to item in my closet is my "Boyfriend" blazer that I purchased from Charlotte Russe.
Looks like these... but its just plain black

5. I haven't had any fashion uh-oh's as a teacher yet... but I remember my senior year of high school we had a bomb threat at our school and they made us evacuate to the football field for hours... in the HOT sun. Remember this is ALABAMA guys... it was HOT!! We were out there for at least 3 hours. I had on my favorite pink flip flops... yeah, well the ol' faithful flip flops let me down that day... because one of them broke!! The strap popped out of the side so I had to stand out there or sit  with a broken flip flop... not to mention walk all the way back to the school once we were able to go back in. Tragedy as a teenager in high school. 

It's tax free weekend here in Alabama starting tomorrow so I am hoping to find time to go and snatch up some stylish "teacher" fashion!!

What's your fashion? Grab the button and link up!

31 comments:

Sara {Miss V's Busy Bees} said...

Love this idea! I'm a new teacher too and I've had student teaching, but I need more clothes/variety in my closet! I'll try and link up today :)

Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees

Mrs. Goodwin said...

Curious to see others fashion ideas!

ilive2learnilove2grow 

vicky1970 said...

Hi Jess - I just posted today so I will join your linky tomorrow or Tuesday...I'll be thinking about what I want to discuss.. LOL cute idea for a linky. I just hosted my first linky this summer too - it was fun.
:o)
Vicky
Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After

Dray said...

This is a cute idea for a linky party! I am not able to write a whole post right now, but I wanted to share this with you:

http://www.alongthelinesofstyle.com This is a fashion blog that is written by a teacher :) She has really cute outfits and I am getting some good ideas from it :)

Dray

Second Grade is Sweet!

Tonya said...

I LOVE this idea and will be linking up soon! I found you through Monday Made it linky on another blog. I am your newest follower! come check my blog out soon! I am having a freebie giveaway!

Tonya
Tonya’s Treats for Teachers

Anonymous said...

I have taught for over 10 years. It depends on who you are teaching. When I started teaching, I worked with the hearing impared. I sat on the floor, ALL the time out of our classroom. That made a huge difference in what I was willing to wear. I teach special education now, and still end up on the floor working with kids. I think it needs to look great, wear well, and be flexible. I have also had the next door teacher have runners, so tennis shoes are a most in our grouping. I hope this helps. Many blessings!
Anita

Unknown said...

What a great idea for a linky party! I agree with Anita, we spend so much of our time on the floor working with kids (especially in the elementary) that we not only have to look cute but also have to be able to "get dirty" with the little ones. I have learned to bargain shop and wear certain clothes on days I know we will be getting a little messier!

I am proud to say this is my first linky party :)! Check out my blog http://techsentfrommyipad.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-first-linky-party.html.

Dani Patterson said...

Thanks! This was great! You should join my first linky!
http://pattersonsporch.blogspot.com/2012/07/thank-mentor-linky-party.html
Dani

Angie said...

So glad you did this linky! Great idea - I love fashion! I just found your blog and will link up tomorrow. I am your newest follower! I would love for you to come check me out too!

Angie
Timeouts and Tootsie Rolls

Unknown said...

Love it! Fun Fun!

The Science Penguin

Unknown said...

This is such a great idea! Teachers need to shop for "Back to School" too :-)

Vicky Hunt said...

I linked up! How fun...:) I have an idea for a similar linky but I have to figure out how to do the link up thingie. Haven't gotten brave enough to try it yet!

Vicky
Keep Calm & Imagine

Unknown said...

I think this is my favorite linky yet! Thanks.

Mrs.G's Kindergarten in Heels

Cupcake said...

I just linked up!! I love to shop! :)
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher

24-7 Teacher said...

Love this linky! And this blog! I am brainstorming as we speak (type), whatever! LOL

Unknown said...

What a GREAT idea! Love it. I linked up and you have a new follower :)

Courtney
flockingtofifith.blogspot.com

Julia said...

Thanks for hosting this little linky! So much fun! I just had to link up! If you get a chance stop by my new blog: http://lattesnlaughter.blogspot.com/

amaclin said...

What a cute linky! Take some advice... Do not wear those big heals the first day. You will be sorry. Welcome to the world of comfy flats. :) Good luck with your new career. *Following*

Mrs. M said...

What fun! I'm a new follower. I just posted so because I can't make the *two posts in a day rule* I'll definitely be back tomorrow to link up :)

Color Me Kinder

Kim @ Mrs. Hs Resource Room said...

I just linked up! This was a fun link up!

Kim
mrshsresourceroom.blogspot.com

teaching fashionista said...

Linked up...Excellent Linky party! Loving your blog..
and..who said teachers don't have style?!

Kate said...

I just linked up! I love this idea! You definitely will be wearing more flats now but at least you can pull the heels out for conferences and open houses and special things like that.
Kate
http://funinecse.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

I love this! I am a thirty-something mom, a high school teacher, and a BUDGET fashionista! I love that this is available to get in touch with others just like me. Please visit my page to see how I "mix it up". http://momteacherfashionbudget.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

http://momteacherfashionbudget.blogspot.com/
1. Tell me your favorite store(s) that you like to get your "teacher's fashion".

My favorite store is easy - Marshalls! I don't know if my Colorado Springs Marshalls is better than all the others, but I find that I am ALWAYS lucky there! I don't use credit cards, but I set one up there, only so that I could get $10 for every $200 I spend, and that is easy with a hubby, and 2 growing kids!

2. What are some of your favorite accessories?

I love necklaces and earrings and bracelets...but my go to item is earrings. It always makes you look dressed up even when your hair looks plain! I also love thin belts!

3. What type of shoes do you teach in? (i.e. heels, flats, wedges, etc.)

While I occasionally use wedges...I prefer flats to teach in. I am short and of course some height would help...but I can't do it on the classroom floors that are both slippery and hard on your feet :(

4. Do you have a "go-to" item in your closet? (i.e. sweater you wear weekly, shoes you wear daily, etc.)

My go to item is anything that is navy blue, black, or red. I am trying to mix it up but I keep getting trapped on those 3 colors because I love them so!

5. Have you ever had a fashion "uh-oh" at school? (i.e. heel broke, button popped off of blouse)

Many - but usually have to do with my chest because I have large breasts (36DD) and it is hard to keep those puppies in at times. Fortunately...never in front of a student! :)

http://momteacherfashionbudget.blogspot.com/

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