a dress and long cardigan

Today is finally officially my first day in the classroom *as* the student teacher, even though I've been visiting and helping once a week since September. I'll be sure to share the highlights of my journey here- I absolutely adore preschoolers because every day is an adventure with them!

I wore this outfit when I was in the classroom last week. It just felt like a dress day, but I stayed nice and warm pairing with this long draped cardigan! And of course leggings were a must in this Chicago winter. I topped it all off with my new favorite boots, which were a Black Friday buy. It ended up being quite perfect- so comfortable and warm and still very nice looking at the same time!

Have you ever tried this combination before?

Dress: Tanga
Cardigan: Pacsun
Leggings: Wet Seal (exact below)
Boots: Kohl's (exact below)

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dress and long cardigan by greathappiness featuring wet seal pants

loose fitting clothes

Thursday was one of those days where I really didn't want to leave the house, but I had to go to class. So if I had to leave, I figured I might as well be comfortable. This oversized top from H&M is so awesome because it fits the bill perfectly. I wore it with some jeans, black boots, simple gold jewelry, and this scarf that I recently made! The whole thing was crocheted with my fingers, so it was so easy that anyone could do it! And I'm really digging how it turned out.

Happy hump day!

Top: H&M

Jeans: Old Navy (exact below)

Bracelet: Icing

Knotted ring: Forever 21 (exact below)

Scarf: made by me

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oversized and comfy by greathappiness featuring v-neck tops

summer theme park fashion

I wore this outfit last week on a trip to Six Flags Great America here in the Chicago area with the little ones I nanny for. I wanted to be comfortable and stay cool in the heat. I love this seashell top from Forever 21 because it just screams summer. The bracelet is another piece I got in my grab bag from Apple of My Eye jewelry and I "love" it! Ok ok, groan away... 

What do you wear at a theme park in the summer?

Top: Forever 21, exact below

Shorts: Marshall's

Shoes: TOMS, exact below

Bracelet: Apple of My Eye Jewelry, exact below

Ring: Charming Charlie's

seashells by greathappiness featuring brown flat shoes

Forever 21 top / J.Crew j. crew shorts / TOMS brown flat shoes / Wire wrapped jewelry / Pave chain link bracelet

This post is linked up to Random Wednesday with Because Shanna Said So.