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My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

 

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Fashionistas and teaching friends,

Opening My Fashion Haus for a quick review of a week’s worth of sub librarian looks.  One of the perks of being back to school is getting to dress up-ish for work.  I say dress up-ish because there’s nothing very fancy about anything in my closet.  So dressing up for me is anything other than jeans!

Still knee-deep in dusty old books that I am weeding from the shelves, so jeans might be more practical for the work I am doing.  But I like to try to look professional.  Even though I am rolling around on the floor a lot of each day.

Here’s a quick review of my outfits for this past week.  And your opportunity to register for the GYPO fall and work wear style challenges.

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Shirt Dress and Boots

Came across this Tommy Hilfiger shirt dress ($similar$, similar, similar) at our outlet mall two years ago. Visited it on the sale rack for a couple of weeks.  But when it was marked down to $10, it came home with me.  Paired it here with my cowgirl boots from Cavenders ($similar$, similar, similar).

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017
My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

What’s Black and White and Re(a)d All Over?

According to the old riddle…a newspaper.  Or a substitute librarian wearing black and white trousers ($similar$,  similar, similar) from Loft and a wine lace tee ($similar$,  similar, similar) from Loft Outlet. Black pumps from Kohl’s.

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Casual Friday

In my school district, we can wear jeans any day but are encouraged to wear them with a college tee or jersey on Fridays.  While it isn’t my alma mater, both of my daughters graduated from the University of Texas, El Paso (UTEP).  Not sure now why I was showing off my muscles that particular morning.  Maybe just saying I made it through another week!

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017
My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Saturday Ensemble

Throwing in a look I wore on Saturday to the Oktoberfest on Biggs Army Airfield.  Showing off my skinny=super tight, embroidered Old Navy jeans ($similar$, similar, similar) paired with a vintage lime green tee from Loft Outlet.  Rack Room booties.  Oakley sunnies.

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017
My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Thank goodness, I didn’t bust these britches wide open when I was riding the buckin’ bronc.

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Now, I ask you, isn’t that pretty?

Lost and Found

I think I  have talked about the organization of my closet in a previous post. Although I can’t put my finger on that post right now.  So, maybe not.  And what I do isn’t all that extraordinary.  I arrange my closet by types of clothing (blouses, pants, dresses, tees, sweaters) and the clothes in each group are arranged in color order.  Monday I chose a pair of dusty pink pants to wear.  Started looking through my blouses and rediscovered this top that I haven’t worn in a very long time.  Loft Outlet denim ($similar$, similar, similar) and blouse ($similar$, $similar$, similar).

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017
My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Mint and Navy, Stripes and Flowers

A few months ago, one of the bloggers I follow (but I can’t remember who!) wore a navy and white striped dress with a mint cardi and mint sandals or flats.  I loved it.  Such a refreshingly cool palette. Kept saying I was going to replicate her look and finally did.  Old Navy striped dress ($nothing like it$, similar, similar) Loft Outlet mint cardi, Charming Charlie scarf, DSW black flats.

 

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017
My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Paisley, Please

Last outfit of the post.  Merino skirt from Target ($similar$, similar, similar) paisley blouse from Loft Outlet ($similar$, similar, similar) burgundy shoes from DSW.  This outfit was a little tough to crawl around in but I managed.  The kids at Whitaker were taken with my shoes.  Need to wear them more often.

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017
My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Your Turn

What are you wearing to work or for appointments and errands during these in-between summer and fall days?  My friend Danielle at Family.Love.Inspiration.Education lives in Canada.  She reports fall is in full swing up there.  And she shared some darling back to school looks her first week back in the classroom after 14 months of maternity leave.  To the contrary, we are breaking records down here in Texas with highs near 100.  I won’t be breaking out the jackets and pull-over sweaters for awhile.

Before I bid you farewell, would like to extend one more invite for you to join me for either or both the Get Your Pretty On fall and/or work wear style challenges.  Read more about the premise of these fashion challenges, here.  Then register for the fall challenge, which closes tonight, through my affiliate link, here.

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

 

Or register for the work wear challenge, here.

My Fashion Haus: Sub Librarian Looks, 9.14.2017

Come play dress up with me!!  We can do some blog posts featuring our challenge looks. You and me. Together.  On “My Fashion Haus” runway. What do you say?

Thanks for coming by, girls.  My PC has headed up to bed so I need to get this published and join him. TGIF, friends.  TGIF.  Linking up with Carrie at Curly, Crafty Mom and Jill from Doused in Pink, Jennie at Pocketful of Polka Dots and Laura from I do deClaire.  Some of my fashion muses.

Hugs and kisses,

leslie

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I am an aspiring blogger and children's author, wife, mother, daughter, sister, - in-law, responsible pet owner and recently retired elementary school librarian. I hope to figure out the next chapter of my life as I transition from crazy, busy work world onto totally idle retirement and now to something in-between.

Comments

  1. Debs

    September 15, 2017 at 9:47 am

    I would never have thought of mixing navy, white and mint but now I’ve seen it I fell like HAVE to find a mint cardigan. How have I managed without one? 😉

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      September 19, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      I wish I could remember who to credit with the navy and mint combo! I loved it on her…whoever she is…and kept saying I was going to try it. That’s what I like about the style challenges, they kind of force me to think out of the box…or the closet! Hope you have been successful in your search for a mint cardi! I need a pic!

      Reply
  2. curlycraftymom

    September 15, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    LOVE those embroidered jeans and ahhh! I would be terrified to get on a mechanical bull! Eek! That striped dress is SO gorgeous on you! I love the little floral scarf paired with it, too! So many cute outfits, you are just looking lovely!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    Reply
  3. Jo Tracey

    September 15, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    You’re really rocking those jeans! I love that vintage lime t-shirt. Have a fabulous weekend…

    Reply
  4. amy

    September 16, 2017 at 8:55 am

    I love all your outfits, but my favorite is the embroidered jeans! I want a pair so bad, but can’t find a pair that fits just the way I like!

    Reply
  5. Danielle

    September 16, 2017 at 9:51 am

    Awe. Thanks for the shout out! Seriously full on fall here today. I turned my furnace on after running my AC earlier this week. It’s cold out there. The leaves are falling. And it is now perfect hot tub season. My favourite (my spell check is freaking out over my Canadian spelling of favourite). My goal this week is to take a picture of my outfits every day.

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      September 24, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      Wow, furnace already! Crazy. They say a cold front is coming through this week. Staying up to watch the weather now. These cooler nights are perfect hot tub weather, you are right. Let’s share our five outfits on the same day!!

      Reply
  6. Daenel T.

    September 16, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Such cute looks. I adore the pink pants with the darker top. I definitely need to try that pairing.

    Reply
  7. Jill

    September 17, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    The first look with the shirtdress and cowgirl boots is so fun and my favorite! I rode the mechanical bull years ago – love that photo of you!

    Jill
    Doused in Pink

    Reply
  8. Valerie

    September 19, 2017 at 4:17 am

    Cute wine lace tee.

    https://www.loft.com/mosaic-lace-ruffle-cuff-top/448363?skuId=23737969&defaultColor=8551&colorExplode=false&catid=catl000011

    Reply
  9. Laura

    September 19, 2017 at 7:36 am

    I love that Tommy Hilfiger shirt dress! You got it for such a steal too! It’s really cute with the cowboy boots!

    Reply
  10. Rachel

    September 20, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Love all your looks! Beautiful!

    http://chicglamstyle.com

    Reply
  11. Gemma

    October 25, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Great looks! I love the blue shirt dress. Have a great day!

    Gemma x
    http://www.jacquardflower.uk

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      October 31, 2017 at 9:40 am

      I need to wear that blue shirt dress more often. Thank you! I have to iron it, though, so always dread that. Need to get over being so lazy, huh? Thank you so much for your sweet words.

      Reply

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