{puttin' on the ritz}

What I'm wearing:
Navy dress from Forever 21,
belt from Marshalls,
gloves and faux fur coat from Glam-ma Rosenwinkel,
earrings from Allison,
necklace gift from Karen Z,
heels by Soffte from Nora's Shoes

The other night a few of my darling friends threw a 1920's themed surprise party with the works for our friend, Carly! (Be ready for my friends' outfit pictures in my next post). As soon as I heard the theme I started preparing! I searched through my suitcases underneath my bed for my grandma's faux fur coat and pulled out my box of her old white gloves from my dresser drawer. With those two key elements and a rocking pin curl up-do courtesy of my roommate Shannon, all I needed was a staple dress and heels! I went for an all around navy outfit with red accents and some big time fur! Even though I got insanely hot in that monster of a coat, it was a hit! Anytime I wasn't wearing it someone else was. So funny! It was such an amazing night. Everyone went all out in their costumes and Carly was so thrilled!

 Check my next post for more pictures of my fellow flapper gals and swinger guys!

{48 & sunny again}

What I'm wearing:
Shirt by Converse from Target,
belt and jeans from Forever21,
boots by Frye,
watch from Marc Jacobs,
earrings by Kenneth Cole (gift)

After my little break from blogging, I'm back! When it is 9 degrees outside, finding the energy to take pictures for my blog is very difficult. Let's just say that my week consisted of dress pants and warm sweaters. But, thankfully today Colorado was back to its normal, wonderful self, 48 and sunny!! Time to break out the sun glasses and strike a pose!

{One year blogiversary}

I can't believe it, but it has been a year! A year of blogging, of being back in the US, and of becoming a high school teacher. I have been so blessed over the past 12 months. From having a life-defining time in Argentina, to experiencing the best student-teaching situation ever, to landing an amazing job as a high school Spanish teacher and branching out on my own, I can't even begin to capture my gratefulness (but I'll try)!

 I want to say thank you to all of you, friends & family, who have been with me during this crazy, yet amazing year of ups & downs. I praise the Lord for the remarkable ups & also for using the low points to mold me into a better woman! With love and loss, we grow & I can see the ways I have grown in the many facets of my life!

Here are some of my favorite highlights from this past year starting in January of 2012!

January

-Started my student-teaching job 

Febuary

-Enjoyed my first snowday EVER!

-Embraced my love for sewing!

-Remembered the life of my loving

grandpa Wavering

March
-Remembered my strong, generous, & remarkable friend, Scott

-Showed off my 1/16th Irish side ;)

-Taught my students how to Tango

April

-Traveled to Panama with my church

and spent time with these lovely gals

-Became obsessed with the "homemade infinity scarf"starting here!
Here is another example in May!

-Attended a wonderful bridal shower for my wonderful friend, Lauren.

-Chopped my hair off (and finally adjusted to it in May)

May

-Attended my last church service at my college ministry, The Annex

-Officially graduated from University of Colorado!

-Rediscovered this adorable polka dot skirt! 

-Relaxed a bit before the insane job search!

-Remember the life of my fun-loving grandma Darlene

-Explored Denver in this lovely assemble

June
*(my favorite blogging month of the year!)*

-Interviewed for a number of jobs!

 

-Enjoyed the creek in the summer

-Completed my first embroidering project

-Attended two breath-taking weddings
between Lindsay & Jake
and Lauren & Blake

Lindsay & Jake

Blake & Lauren

-Got hired as a high school Spanish teacher!!!!!

July
-Celebrated my birthday with friends & family

August
-Took advantage of the last days of summer before
the school year started

Road biking in my girly apparel 

-My first few days as a real teacher

September
-Living the 1st year teacher life... aka work, work, work :)

October
-Fall festivals, farmer's markets,
& football games

-Went to the pumpkin patch &

celebrated Halloween in full fashion

November

-Congratulated my friends, Lauren & Emmanuel, at 

their wedding in Chicago

December
-Became "that teacher" with the
wacky costumes & crazy vests

-Got into the Christmas cheer

 

-Celebrated a Christmas eve tradition with these cuties

(We missed you, Erika!)

-Traveled to Cabo San Lucas for fun in the

sun with my family!

Thank you, thank you for supporting me! Reading the encouraging comments on my Facebook page and seeing the consistent viewers keeps me going when I have a lazy day :) Also, thank you for bearing with me in my semi-awkward posing skills (especially at the beginning, but even to this day!) I also want to thank my featured models, who bared with me in posing them and asking them repeatedly to let me feature them!!!  Thank you: Shannon, Heather, Rachel, Jan, Erika, Hilary, Lauren A., Tyler, Jay, Charlie,  Zach (☺), Jake, Lindsay, Julia, Jessica, Allison, Lauren Peña, Janie, Alex, and Olivia.

I'm looking forward to another year of adventures & posts to go along with them!

I feel extremely blessed!

Thank you, Lord!

♥

{hassle-free heels}

What I'm wearing:
Blouse and jeans from Forever 21,
necklace from Bramble,
earrings (gift),
heels by Sofft from Nora's Shoes

Back to teaching in heels! All of my co-workers were completely shocked that I even bother wearing heels to work, but I swear by these shoes! So comfortable! Sofft is an amazing brand that makes functional heels with insole padding and traction pads on the soles. I was excited to bust out my blue suede shoes!
More amazingly though, I actually made an effort with my hair today! I usually just let it air dry and sometimes run a straightener through the bumpy parts or just let them be. But today, since I'm going to a wedding this weekend, I wanted to test out my hair curling options with the current length. I think its cute, but we'll see what I end up doing. Any opinions?

{¡Viva vibrant!}

Mi hermana, Erika

What I'm wearing:
Skirt from Pitaya,
dress by Lush from Nordstroms,
belt from Anthropologie,
watch by Michael Kors,
& necklace from Francesca's Closet

Hello all! Happy New Year!! Sorry for the short break from posting. I just got back from a wonderful family vacation to Cabo San Lucas, México! While I was there, although I was lucky enough to wear some fun summer outfits, but I didn't get around to taking many blog pictures. I guess it's not a bad problem to have :) Our trip was awesome! Delicious food, surfing, tons of laughter, and warm weather!

In June of last year, both this vibrant red skirt and this striking chartreuse dress were featured in two of my wedding blog posts! While in México, I decided to pair the two together! The fun colors created a flirty dinner outfit with a carmel leather accents. ¡Viva vibrant!