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February 12, 2015

Create 28 Day 12 – Patterned Pants

Hello dolls!

I am working my second full day in a row as a librarian sub at a high school across town.  I was a little worried about working with high school kids but it has been a good experience.  The library (and librarian Bonnie) at Burges are lovely.  Everything is attractive, well organized, and welcoming.

But I am realizing that it is kind of hard on me to work all day for more than one day at a time.  I was very tired last night after my first day and can only imagine how tired I will be on Friday after three days of work in row.  My heart might not have been ready to retire but I think my body was.  And now I have other work to do.

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”

                                                                             ~Proverbs 16:9 King James Version (KJV)

On a brighter note, I am happy to be able to get dressed up again.  I was always a dress-up kinda gal.  I can wear jeans or sweats with the best of them but have always loved wearing dresses, skirts and heels.  In fact, I was practically laughed out of painting class at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for that reason.  I liked dressing up for class and apparently real artists don’t dress up.

Carrie at A Lovely Little Wardrobe is on Day 12 of her Create28, featuring outfits put together from items already in her closet.  Today she is styling patterned pants and I am playing along with this little number below.  I also featured this outfit in an earlier blog post here.

These are the darnedest pants.  In this first photo, you can’t even tell the pants have a pattern!

Patterned pants make me happy.

Patterned pants make me happy.

Here are the ingredients to this outfit:

  • Blue, gray and black patterned pants from Banana Republic
  • Pink and and gray long sleeved blouse from Banana Republic
  • Navy and gray Mossismo Aztec patterned sweater from Target
  •  Apt. 9 black pumps from Kohl’s
  • Statement earrings from Kohl’s

The colors in this second photograph are not even close to the actual colors in the pants.  They actually have a kind of purple-y gray background with black and a midnight blue in the pattern.  Not sure why they don’t photograph that way.  Lauren keeps telling me I need to get a camera.  A real camera.  If I keep blogging, maybe I will treat myself to one with some of my subbing money.

Mix and match

Mix and match

In March, I will be doing a long-term sub job while an elementary school librarian is out for maternity leave.  I met Morgan earlier this week after talking with her on the phone.  She is a cutie pie and doing great things at her school.  Being at Rusk will be an opportunity for me to build my stamina up again for working and to make a little summer vacation (and camera?) money.

This week, I have also been doing a 7 Day Bible Challenge at the invitation of my sister-in-law Metra.  I am posting a Bible verse to Facebook everyday for a week.  Today’s verse is:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

                                                                                                                   ~ Jeremiah 29:11 New Living Translation (NLT)

I am hopeful and glad for my future.

Hugs and sticky kisses,

leslie

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  1. AvatarCarrie says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I think the patten looks really pretty, Leslie! I never was able to sub as a librarian but I totally think I would like it! I {heart} books!

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    • Leslie Roberts ClinganLeslie Roberts Clingan says

      February 13, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      I {heart} books and babies, Carrie. And after this week, I now even like high school kids! Pinch me. Thank you for stopping by. I am having fun with your Create28. Happy Valentine’s Day.

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  2. AvatarMorgan says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Nice outfit! Wouldn’t have thought to put it together, but that’s why I need style advice! LOL. Thanks for the shout out! I’m so glad you will be at Rusk and it will be great! *Not too much work!** (in my opinion).

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    • Leslie Roberts ClinganLeslie Roberts Clingan says

      February 13, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Morgan, thank you for commenting and subscribing to my blog. I have been doing these Style Me Pretty Challenges online and have gained so much confidence in what I wear and the way I wear it. She does them for every season. Once you have “lil bit” then maybe you can do one with me. Great fun! I am looking forward to being at Rusk. I know it is going to be a great experience.

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