Poppin' Color

I've got a serious thing for polka dots. I've always been one to gravitate towards "cutesy" things, so I suppose my affinity for spots is only natural. A big reason I love this dress is because of how versatile it is, it can be easily dressed up or made more casual. I pair it with a cardigan and flats for my teaching field work and I've also thrown on heels with it for an awards ceremony. And of course, here's to hoping the weather warms up sometime soon so I feel less like a human icicle when shooting these pictures!

Where's it's all from...

Dress: Forever 21(old), almost identical found here! 

Belt: Forever 21(old), similar found here

Gold Bangles: Francesca's Collections (old), similar found here

Opaque Tights: H&M

Flats: Coach

I bought these Coach flats four years ago at Century 21 Department Store and I cannot find anything similar anywhere online, unfortunately. 

Polkadotted Plaid

As I mentioned this winter has been rough, so I've trying to get creative to keep my outfits warm but still stylish. This is a simple outfit I've worn for practicum (two-day-a-week student teaching). This plaid, polka-dotted button down caught my eye this December, and I love that it can be dressed up or down. 

Where it's all from...

Top: H&M (last season), similar found here

Necklace: J.Crew Factory (last season), similar found here

Skirt: J.Crew Factory (last season), similar found here

Opaque Tights: H&M

Boots: Lucky Brand (old), similar found here

Pop of Neon

New Jersey has been a frozen tundra lately. Honestly, I do not remember the last time we had a winter this bad. I am definitely over the snowfall every other day, and I've also been getting sick of boring, dark winter colors. So, when I saw this neon dress in the store the other day I knew I had to snatch it up. I paired it with black tights and cardigan to still keep it winter appropriate, and I gotta say I'm really digging this look. Also, I cannot wait to wear this dress sans-tights come summertime! 

Where it's all from....

Dress: Old Navy

Cardigan: Old Navy (old), similar can be found here

Belt: Forever 21(old), similar can be found here

Opaque Tights: H&M

Flats: Fusion (old), similar can be found here

"C" Necklace: Nadri

P.S.- All these photos were taken by my wonderful boyfriend, Dan. I can't even manage to take a non-blurry selfie.

About Me

Hello, I'm Cara! I am a preschool special education teacher in Northern New Jersey. I have formerly taught preschool inclusion and currently teach preschool self-contained and am loving it! This is my little corner of the web where I post activities, lessons, and classroom routines that I do with my group of fun-loving, three-year-old students.