{catching up with me}

What I'm wearing:
Coat from Charlotte Russe,
jeans by American Eagle,
boots by Unity,
earrings from World Market,
necklace from Switzerland 

Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing, people are all bundled up, and the brisk air wakes you for beautiful autumn days. Recently, I have been fully embracing fall fashion at work. Today I was tempted with wear my new autumn hue jacket all day. And to my surprise, we had a fire drill at the end of the day and since I was so cold after it, I actually wore it during my 7th period class :)

With my busy work schedule, new things ahead of me for next year, and the everyday madness of life, I haven't been blogging much (as you may have noticed). I am doing really well, but I find myself stepping back on occasion and realizing how quickly life continues on. With the help of rest, good friends, quality conversations, and prayer, I get through my days and trust that the Lord in using me in everything I do, not matter how big or small and no matter how organized or unorganized! And I am so thankful for all of it!

P.S. Here are few other photos of fall outfits I haven't posted. Enjoy! Also, soon I'll be posting Halloween costume pictures (which are all hand sewn). Get excited!

At a friend's concert:
Dress by Free People

At the Buffs game with Karen!
Isn't she a cutie?

Pumpkin picking with John and Sarah

What I'm wearing:
Jacket and vest by Patagonia,
scarf gift,
boots by Steve Madden,
jeans from American Eagle

{fully fall}

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What I'm wearing:
Sweater from Forever 21,
jeans by American Eagle,
geode necklace (bridesmaids gift from Heather),
new boots from Steve Madden!!
& watch by Michael Kors

Swept away in the flood of life.

Looking back through my older posts, it is crazy that it has been over a month since I last posted. With my job and my new coaching position at school, I almost never have time to take pictures of my outfits like normal. Not to mention when I get home at 7pm I'm usually in my coaching attire rather than my cute work outfit. When I first started coaching, tons of kids told me they didn't recognize me when I wasn't wearing my "teacher clothes!" I wanted to write to give an update on why I haven't posting recently. Good news though, I'm back now!

In addition to my normal daily schedule, the floods in Boulder made my life insane for a bit. With the flood damage on our school, on the roads near by, and on a number of students' homes, the district decided to close the schools to give time for relief to happen. Luckily, my home was not affected by the floods. Although one night I did have a little scare as the water was rising outside in my parking lot due to an overflow from a stream 3 feet from my apartment that splits off from the Boulder Creek. Fortunately, the rising stream never made it into the basement of my apartments, so all the relief work I have done was in south Boulder.

I have posted a number of pictures, so you all can see the impact this flood has had on my city. Please keep Boulder in your prayers! Ask that people's homes may be restored, just as my faith in humanity has been restored through generous relief efforts. Pray for the rain to hold off and for the Boulder Creek to lower from its raging 5,000 cfs. One thing I have been reminded of in all of this madness is that "the rain WILL fall and the floods WILL come, but we have a firm foundation in Jesus" and He has come to rescue us! I have hope in that!

Along the Boulder Creek path

Parking lot by campus

Once a street but post-flood it was basically a "river"

Lost comfort

Some of the damaged items from the flood 

Flood fashion? And I only got messier!

A basement torn apart at one point by 7 feet of water

My roommate after a hard days work

My parking lot after the water drained

{world market}

What I'm wearing: Top by Gibson from Nordstrom Rack,
pants from Anthropologie,
flats by Missoni from Target,
necklace from World Market,
earrings by Lucky Brand

My rediscovery of the week: statement jewelry can really make an outfit. In the morning when I was getting ready, I wanted to wear this basic slouchy black Gibson shirt while still looking put together and unique. My chartreuse World Market necklace and Missoni flats helped me do just that! A pop of color around my neck and at my toes made a simple outfit more fun and more me. I love the mixed textures and colors on the necklace with the bright greenish yellow thread and the industrial silver beads.

{in the fields}

What I'm wearing:
Dress from Urban Outfitters,
boots by BDG from Urban Outfitters,
necklace from Gem,
watch by Michael Kors,
shades from boutique in New York

Just a few more days of my laid-back summer style before I dive into the school year. With teaching and coaching everyday until 6:30 or so, my blog will unfortunately be less frequent. Hopefully I'll have time to snap pictures of my favorite looks, like this one! This jersey dress layered with lace is a comfy summer option. With the rainy and steamy weather the other day, I wore short boots to keep my feet dry and a tank to keep me cool. Perfect for frolicking in the fields!

{tropical floral for a summer wedding}

During my last weekend in Chicago,

 I went to my friends' wedding that was basically a high school 

youth group reunion with all the friends I hold near to my heart. 

Terah and Brad planned a beautiful ceremony 

followed by a night of twisting and shouting!

As I was running out of the house, I snapped a

few pictures of my outfit. With its tropical floral print,

my dress was perfect for a summer wedding. To make it a little

more formal for an evening wedding, I wore a dramatic chunky pearl necklace

and nude pumps. I was originally planning on wearing wedges, but

since it was a night wedding, I thought pumps would be fancier!

What I'm wearing:
Dress by Jacks,
heels by Akira,
watch by Michael Kors,
necklace from Anthropologie

{they are back!}

What I'm wearing:
Tank top from Gap,
shorts by Levi's from Urban Outfitters,
flats by Ecoté from Urban Outfitters,
watch by Michael Kors (yes, it's a new one),
necklace from Grandma Wavering,
sunglasses from boutique in New York,
lipstick by Mirenesse from Birch Box

Absolutely no shame... I am thrilled that high-waisted shorts are back in style! A few summers ago with the help of my cousin, Olivia, I revamped a pair of 1985 Levi's from Goodwill. Despite our cutting, shredding, and their adorable fit, people still gave me a hard time. My sister commented that they were nasty mom shorts and other friends said they just don't get why anyone would wear them. Well, I'm glad I never gave up on my affinity for the 80's, because look what is popping up in Urban Outfitters stores this summer! High waisted shorts, tucked in shirts, and gold jewelry! 

With the basic elements of this outfit (a black tank & jean shorts), I tried to spice it up with a bright red lipstick and forest green shades. Often times, a bright lip stick can add too much to a look, but in this situation, I felt it was a quirky addition that helped an otherwise ordinary outfit. Finally, I am head over heels for my new Michael Kors watch that I received for my birthday. Since I have been wearing my all gold Michael Kors watch almost excessively, I really wanted to change things up a little. Aesthetically speaking, I love Michael Kors designs, so when choosing a new watch I already had an idea of the brand I wanted. After looking, I concluded that the gold face makes it easy to match with my current jewelry (I love gold ☺), yet the brown leather strap adds a classic and casual element.