Jack Rogers

This is the pair I got off Rue La La

For the past few years, I've heard and read about people who love wearing Jack Rogers sandals.  Of course I had to know what they were talking about and so I had begun to research about them and loved the Navajo sandal.  Unfortunately, being a college student and not having much money due to paying bills and things like that, I held off for a few years on buying them.

Well, I began to subscribe to the website Rue La La, which has wonderful deals for 2 days from many different designers and companies. I had seen Jack Rogers show up on Rue La La a few times, but didn't like the color that they were selling. Well, this last time, they had a pair of pink plaid Navajo sandals, and I had to jump on it! (Especially since Rue La La had given me a $30 credit!)

When they first arrived in the mail, I was kind of annoyed because they were so tight and I had to break them in, since they're leather and hand made. After a day of wearing them though, they are seriously one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I own!  :)

My Obsession: Shoes

So, as many people know, I'm a HUGE shoe person.
Confession: I have a storage bin of shoes.

My top favorite place to buy shoes from/look at shoes is: DSW, Target, Ross, and Payless.

Although I have many pairs of shoes, I do have my favorites.

Sperry Top-Sider Angelfish: I love these! They're super comfortable and they are also very girly. They also match with every outfit!  

Rainbow Sandals: Okay, seriously. If you don't have a pair of these, get them. They are the most comfortable sandals ever. They're 100% leather and they mold to your feet. And they last for years. 

TOMS: Like mentioned in a previous post, I love that these shoes help by giving another pair of shoes to someone who needs a pair when you buy one for yourself. 

Nike Free Runs: I love that these running shoes come in cute bright colors and are also very comfortable and light.  I just wish I ran more so I could use them more. 

Silver Flats: I found these flats at DSW and I fell in love with them! I love that they're comfortable and they make any outfit just a little more dressy.

Black Pumps: These are classic! They go with every outfit and will never go out of style.  

Teacher Clothes

Since I am a "soon-to-be-teacher", it has come to that point in time where I must slowly start the wardrobe transformation. Now that I'm starting to go into the classroom more and more, I must start looking like a teacher. So slowly it's becoming "good-bye flip flops, hello flats and heels".  Now, whenever I go shopping for clothes, or I'm just looking online, I no longer go to the shorts and tank top section. I somehow find myself wandering through the sweaters, blouses, skirts, and dresses.

However, it is very difficult to find teacher clothes. By that I mean, appropriate tops that are dressy, yet comfortable and not too low because you're bending over next to children.  Dresses and skirts to the knee. Comfortable, but cute shoes that can be worn all day long with lots of standing and walking around. And of course, the outfit has to be topped off with a cute little watch!

Luckily, through all the research of where to find "teacher clothes" that I have been doing, I have come across a few stores that are reasonably priced (Especially when everything is on sale! Seriously, the first place I look is the sale/clearance section.) Old Navy, Target, Kohls, and of course, DSW, are all wonderful places to find "work" clothes. I'm pretty sure those stores ALWAYS have sales.
Here are a few examples of things that have slowly become a part of my daily wardrobe decisions.

Cardigans are the perfect way to tie an outfit together!
They come in every color and go with anything.
Skirts, jeans, slacks, dresses...

Sheer blouses and tops are becoming more and more popular.
I have a few, and they are so comfortable and these also come in great colors.
I love how you can buy them at different lengths so you can even wear them
with leggings if you wanted to. They're great for dressing up or dressing down.

At the beginning of this year, I used my DSW gift card to get a pair of silver flats with a bow.
They pretty much look like these. They are the most comfortable flats I have ever
worn and I love how they look cute and dressy but can be worn if you're
just wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

So I want to know, what are some other good places to buy "work" clothes? And what are some of your favorite pieces to wear?

TOMS

I remember my Freshman year and TOMS shoes were SO popular. It seemed as if everyone was getting a pair if they didn't already have a pair.  Well, three years later, I can say that I have a few pairs of TOMS, and I do love them. My first pair of TOMS were the lavender corduroy and they are pretty worn. I think I even have a hole in them.  One of my best friends got me the cream glitter ones, but of course, those got dirty very quickly. Although I still love them, I just wish there was an easy way to clean them.  My other pairs are the classic red and these cute navy with colorful circles on them. The navy with colorful circles are not worn as often just because I have to always wear a top that's plain.

Anyway, this past weekend, my cousin and I were looking at the new TOMS that they had online, and we found some super cute ones!!

If I could only get one more pair of TOMS, I'd get these!
They're super cute and they would match with anything.

I'd be afraid to get these because I wouldn't want them to rip.
But I do love the color. I just don't think I'd ever really wear them.

Perfect for the music lover!

What are some of your favorite TOMS? And does anyone know how to clean them? If you do, I would really love to know how.

UGGs??

I will admit, I am a fan of Uggs, no matter what people say about them being ugly. They are so comfy, and they definitely keep my feet nice and warm. However, I am only a fan of the classic Uggs, as well as the ones with the buttons. I was on the website this morning, and realized they have some crazy looking Uggs that I just really don't like.

So what's your thought on Uggs??