Red, White & Blue

 

Jacket:  Zara (similar here, here), Top:  J.Crew (similar here), Jeans:  AG Adriano Goldschmied, Bag:  Louis Vuitton, Shoes:  Bebe (very old, similar here), Necklace:  Madewell (similar here, love this nautical one), Bracelet:  similar, Nails:  Essie 'Borrowed & Blue'

 

 

Greetings, and happy 4th from the Jersey shore!  What is more American than red, white and blue?  

...except for Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam at the beach?!?

 

Hope everyone had a wonderful day off!

Maxxinista

Blouse:  Equipment via TJ Maxx (similar on sale here), Jeans:  7FAM, Bag:  Louis Vuitton, Shoes:  J.Crew (very old, similar here with feathers! LOVE these), Watch:  DKNY (similar here), Nails:  Essie 'Borrowed & Blue'

It's very hard for me to take pictures early in the morning because I find the light is not very agreeable (and I'm still half asleep).  I had to snap these quickly this morning before leaving the house for a meeting.

I decided that this week ~ in honor of Independence Day ~ I would wear only outfits featuring variations or red, white and blue.  I realized quickly that my wardrobe lacks red but I have an abundance of white and blue.

I picked up this Equipment blouse about 6 months ago at my local TJ Maxx store.  I sometimes find it difficult to shop there because you literally have to weed through TONS of clothes to find the 'hidden gems', as I like to call them.  This top was just that ~ it was labeled 'clearance' and marked down to just $25!!!!!  Now that's a steal! I was instantly transformed into a Maxxinista!

Love these classic J.Crew D'Orsay seersucker pumps with grosgrain bow ~ I picked them up more than 5 years ago via Ebay!

Have a great week everyone!!

Hot Child in the Suburbs

Dress:  Fighting Eel (old, similar here, here), Bag:  Louis Vuitton, Shoes:  Tory Burch, Cross Bracelet:  similar here, here,here, Aviators:  Ray-Ban, Nails:  Essie 'to buy or not to buy' (love the name!!)

I know, I know, "suburbs" does not have as great a ring to it as "city" but I had to keep it real!  We are having another heat wave in NJ and the temp is supposed to be 90+ degrees through the weekend and into next week.

My outfit today is a little simpler than what I normally wear but if it were socially acceptable to walk around in a bikini, I would probably be doing just that.  Also, I must confess, my idea of showering the past couple of days has consisted of splashing around in various swimming pools. 

We took the above pictures at dusk and I was kinda diggin the blue hue that showed up as a result. 

I took the picture below while sunning on my friend's pool deck in Hoboken - amazing view of the city - life is good :-)

Bright, Brighter, Brightest

Top:  Warehouse via Asos (similar here, skirt version here), Skirt:  The Limited (similar here), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Shoes:  Christian Louboutin

If this outfit doesn't BRIGHTEN up your day, I don't know what will!

 Happy Tuesday!!

Paisley Pants

Cami:  Tibi, Pants:  Zara (recent, similar here), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Earrings:  Kendra Scott, Bracelet:  Forever21 (similar here)

I have a lot to say about this outfit post :

What is more genius than making dress pants that feel {and kinda look} like pajama pants? The print is a bit bold and out of my comfort zone which makes me love them even more. 

I consider this Tibi cami an investment piece.  I purchased it a while ago and it cost more than I would typically spend on a cami. I debated for some time and finally took the plunge - boy am I glad I did!  It is a top that will never go out of style and can be worn with almost everything I own.

These earrings remind me of a pair of Lorraine Schwartz earrings that Angelina wore to the 2009 Academy Awards.  I fell in love with them - the stunning emerald stones paired with her understated black dress was elegant and flawless. 

{image via The Orchid Boutique blog}

Clearly Angelina's were a bit out of my price range but these Kendra Scott look-alikes are just as stunning and at under $60 are totally affordable!

School's Out For Summer

Dress:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs (older, similar here), Shoes:  Bebe (oldest, similar here, here), Bangle & Necklace:  H&M

Yesterday was the last day of school.  Although I wait for this day with excitement and anticipation every year, when it finally arrives my feelings are bitter-sweet. 

Not only do I miss the students and my colleagues/friends, but I also miss my routine where I'm up early in the morning and am busy all day long.  It makes me feel like I'm not wasting the day away.

This feeling quickly fades as soon as I hit the beach!

I may be on a break from school, but Classroom Couture will not be taking a vacation.  I'll be posting new outfits all summer long so stay tuned!

I tried to take an action shot this week of me "jumping for joy" but I ended up looking like the severely uncoordinated cheerleader who got cut from the squad.