A. By pairing with an ultra-conservative fair-isle wool scottie-dog cardigan.
Q. How did said elementary school teacher get her work done while wearing three inch heels?
A. By taking off her heels and slipping on the emergency flats under her desk as soon as she arrived.
Q. What the heck is all that junk in her bag?
A. Files, enormous salad for lunch, croutons for aforementioned salad, coffee, plus usual basics.
Q. What's new at school?
A. No less than 22 changes and new hoops to jump through in the last 2 months and more to come... not to mention 28 students, the majority of whom came to me below grade level and one-fourth of whom have behavior issues. I'm feeling pretty stressed and overwhelmed these days. Thank you, dear readers, for your positive energy. I so appreciate you.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Daily Details:
- weather: cool, rain
- fair isle cardigan, c/o Frenzi Thrift Store- thank you!
- leather skirt, thrifted at Frenzi, cost $2 divided by 2 uses = approximate current cost per wear (accpw) $1
- high heeled oxfords, old, accpw $10
- tote, thrifted, accpw $1
- necklace, local, accpw $15
- ethical ensemble evaluation: A
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ReplyDeleteI love, love your gorgeous skirt.
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I love that outfit! your leather skirt, that cute sweater, classy accessories - everything looks just great.
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You can do it!!! It gets hard and seemingly impossible, but I'm sure (as competitive as you are) you'll find a way to win them over! I'm a spec. Ed. teacher with three small group classes and two team-taught/co-taught classes. I decided to collapse one of my small classes into a TT class to move around some behavior problems that were getting under my skin. It seems to be working so far. There is always a way especially got someone as smart as yourself. Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you, too, Steph! I respect SpEd teachers so much!
DeleteCute! I love the leather skirt/conservative cardigan combo!
ReplyDeletei respect you a lot for being a dedicated teaacher. i could not do it. i am impatient and am one of those people who doesn't get when people dont get things i am explaining (because it makes sense to me). i should never teach anything ever! all of that sounds stressfullll. and i would have 'school shoes' like that too! and that cardigan!!! ohhhhhh it's so cute
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That scotty cardigan is SO cute! I hope all goes smooth at work. It's very tough dealing with kids that have behavior issues. Teachers have such a hard job, I admire you!
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You balanced the leather skirt very well! I like the look a lot! Your sweater looks warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear the school year has been a bit on the rough side! Teachers are my heroes, no joke. Hang in there!
Hang in there Vivienne, you're making a huge difference through your work. Differences that can change lives, if not now, but way into the future. I still remember fondly a few teachers I had way back in the 60's and it's true, they still inspire me today when I think about things they said or did. Especially the few who recognized something good in me.
ReplyDeleteI'm not big on leather skirts, but you did a great job of toning it down. That sweater is adorable. And I have to applaud you for taking on 28 kids, not to mention behavioral issues and all that... Hang in there! I'm sure you'll do well!
ReplyDeleteYou paired the leather skirt perfectly. What's not to love about the scotty dog sweater; its such a subtle pattern, not in your face and splashed all over. Now I want one!
ReplyDeleteYou look so professional and yet there's a touch of whimsy and fun that doesn't take away from the classic feeling of the outfit.
LOL Aw I like your Q & A's Vivienne! And I REALLY love your skirt! This is a great way to tone it down for a teacher ensemble!
ReplyDeletenobody wants to mess with a teacher in a leather skirt...so they all better shape up! you sound like an amazing teacher, keep up the good work!! and yes, this skirt is great on you, and you definitely make it work for work!!
ReplyDeleteoh my v, you have your work cut out for you. if anyone can do it, you can, (jeez that sounded like a cliche' sports cheer). i mean the phrase though.
ReplyDeleteWith a teacher like you how can the students not pay attention? You are a Rock Star. Keep up the good work!
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leather is so in this autumn, i love your leather skirt so cute
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Yikes! I give teachers so much credit. I couldn't handle it. You look fab, though! I love the leather skirt, and I often wonder if I could get away with something like that in a corporate business casual environment.
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Keep it up! We need great teachers like you. I'm sure it's hard but your work is so valuable. I value you!
ReplyDeleteI love the leather skirt and I love how you pulled it off!
Tres chic!
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt with the cardigan! They work so well together.
ReplyDelete"No less than 22 changes and new hoops to jump through in the last 2 months and more to come... not to mention 28 students, the majority of whom came to me below grade level and one-fourth of whom have behavior issues."
ReplyDelete- Oh, I can SO identify with what you are saying here! Everything changes ALL the time in teaching- it's awful, isn't it! They are pushing all our class sizes up to 31, sometimes 32 now, so many behavioural issues because parents just aren't giving input! Bless you lots for your patience.
You look great! Love the cardie!
Awh ...positives ....positives ......positives all going to you in your directions for the rest of the weeks and more!!!!! You deserve all the positives I can send you ...more and ...more and ...more!
ReplyDeleteLove that outfit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O MY GOSHHHHH! Love it!
Tell those naughty students to behave. (i said so!)
and ...we googled the pond and it is a city reservoir and it has a very nice foot path around and to it. Yay! (just fyi) hahahaha.
ReplyDeleteI have a similar leather skirt that I have no idea how to wear, so thanks for the idea of pairing it with something more conservative :) Love this look!
ReplyDeleteI know being a teacher is so challenging for so many reasons. I hope you are comforted by the fact that you are pretty much the most stylish and lovely teacher I have ever seen! I love the juxtaposition of the sexy leather skirt with the wholesome, classic cardi. ADORE this outfit, Vivienne!!! ~Sarah
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see my grandson's teacher in a leather skirt! Sounds like you need to wear one with the classroom challenges you have.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide whether you are more funny, interesting, beautiful, thoughtful or entertaining! I love the variety of stuff that goes in in your head that you share with the world in such colorful ways that I can actually hear you talk when I read your words! Also....A+ for the black leather skirt and great attitude about work challenges!
ReplyDeleteI bet you are one of the best dressed teachers in your school! Love the leather skirt. Have a great weekend! :)
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I love this sweater! How cool that it was gifted to you by the thrift store :) The second Q & A made me smile. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou look so classy!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've toned down this skirt with that cute little cardigan, the whole outfit is perfect :D
ReplyDeleteVery nice and I love the scottie-dogs... always love that motif. You can handle it...I get the picture, 28 with 1/4 behavioral. They must also think you are awesome. What a way to show it.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your cardigan! It's darling and fits you so well :)
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about ways to tone down a leather skirt. I saw a pleather one in a store recently. But now, I'll hold off until I can get one at Frenzi! $2 - wow! You look great. In top form for tackling a challenging class. I'm sending positive thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteGreat sweater and I love the leather skirt!
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Hang in there Vivienne! I have the utmost respect for teachers :)
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