Feel Good Friday
Happy Friday, sweet friends!!!
what I've been up to...
Ahh the colors of summer! I got my fingernails done for the first time last weekend in years! My sister left for college on Thursday & this was our last Rice girls hoorah before she leaves.
We ate at Torchyβs Tacos in Wichita for lunch on Sunday after church & it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Baja shrimp on the left & green chile pork on the right.
Said (a very tearful) goodbye to my sweet sis on Sunday after church. (She left for college (go cats!!) on Thursday, but Sunday was the last day I would see her before she left).
While Iβm sad for myself (& my other sister, Avery lol) that she wonβt be living as close, I truly couldnβt be more excited for her as she heads off to Manhappiness in a few days. Her journey is just beginning! & what a sweet one it will be! I feel such peace knowing sheβs going to a spot I love full well. K-State, youβre getting a good one!!
outfits of the weekβ¦
For the past few months or so Iβve started *trying* to consistently share my OOTD (outfit of the day) just for fun! Iβm typically able to link most pieces, but I also just share it to hopefully give a bit of inspiration & show you that you can recreate my outfits by just using pieces from your own closet. Since I work in a middle school, Iβm officially on summer break so my OOTDs will look a little different. Trading in my pixie pants for comfy shorts!
Sundayβ¦
I wore this t-shirt to church on Sunday as a reminder to myself that I can say goodbye to my sister, & a reminder to her that she can leave for college & itβll all be okay! I was so pleased to see that the font of the word βcanβ perfectly matches this skirt I have from Target! One of my favorite things is pairing t-shirts with skirts because it dresses it down just a bit & makes it more my style. Iβm sure this is going to be a top repeater for me during the school year!
Monday...
I started work this week so Iβve been getting the most out of my comfies with working from home before reporting to the school next week. Iβve become absolutely obsessed with this striped t-shirt from Target (sharing how to wear it another way below) & this muted crewneck from Walmart. Both are only $12 & are such steals! Iβm wearing a medium in the tee (true to size) & a small in the crewneck (a little oversized, but it shrinks a bit when you wash it).
Tuesday...
Iβm sure youβve seen me wearing this exact outfit previously this summer, but thatβs because I love each of these pieces so much!!
Wednesday...
I had a few different meetings on Wednesday & knew Iβd be in the air conditioning a bunch so I wore one of my new crewnecks from BsKnees! Blaire did all of my t-shirts & this crewneck for my cheer squad & we love them! Iβve gotten lots of other things from her before & theyβre all the same great quality & sheβs just so easy to work with. Her shop just launched some new chiefs gear & sheβs always taking custom orders as well. Sheβs the best!
Thursday...
On Thursday I had some meetings in the morning & got some work done before heading to Chill for the afternoon & evening!
In case you missed it, this week I shared my monthly book review post! I read six books & some of them were really good ones! You can read that post by clicking here.
friday favs...
This past Christmas I got a kindle paperwhite & Iβd be lying if I said I havenβt been totally & completely obsessed with this new gadget! The past two years Iβve started to rediscover my love of reading, especially fiction. But let me tell ya, reading isnβt a cheap hobby! I loved the idea of holding a physical book in my hand, so I was kind of nervous that I wasnβt going to like reading from a kindle, but I actually really do! One of the main things thatI noticed is that I easily get lost in it β in the stories & the characters. Also, I have baby hands & the kindle is WAY more comfortable & easier to hold than a physical book. Plus, since itβs so small, it fits right into my purse & I can take it with me wherever I go. Of course I had to get a cute case / cover because duh. I thought it was worth sharing again because itβs SO STINKING CUTE!!!
Yβall know how much I love my bracelets! Theyβre such a fun way to accessorize & express who you are. While some people say that you shouldnβt be defined by your job, my job (as a middle school counselor) 100% makes me who I am & Iβm actually really thankful for that. I love this wooden βcounselorβ bracelet from B.A. Bracelets! Iβll link to their Instagram page here where you can DM them to order. Theyβre super easy to talk to & really want to make you happy with your purchase!
If youβve been around here for awhile, then you know that I love to always have my nails done. Iβve had my own shellac machine for 5+ years & Iβve built up my collection of colors, but Iβm always down to try new things. Iβve seen tons of bloggers post about Red Aspen Nails β a up & coming company that sells glue-on nails, amongst other beauty products. My mom, sisters & I each bought a set for ourselves to try, & we all loved them so much that we ordered a bunch more sets β you can reuse them which is SO nice! Mine stay on for 10-15 days! Iβve been loving bright colors this spring & thought these were too cute! The color is Harper Picks Peonies Nail Dash Square. I typically keep my nails pretty short, but Iβm not necessarily opposed to having them a bit longer like these. If youβre interested in getting some for yourself, you can go to my page here to order & Iβll get some commission off of it! Yβall know how much I appreciate all of your support!
This is the set I put on for the 4th of July! This color is Americana Nail Dash Square (unfortunately it looks like itβs out of stock).
This lounge set is fun & a little different than what I usually go for! The two pieces come together which is always nice β Iβm wearing a medium in both. This is a perfect transition lounge set because the shorts are bermuda-style & the material of both pieces is super thin & light so youβre not going to get overheated while itβs still toasty outside. The top is cute enough to be worn on its own, maybe with jeans or even leggings.
This whole outfit is from Target! These pants are a comfier version of linen pants & are sooo soft & cozy. I got a medium in the shorts & t-shirt β I couldβve sized down in the pants, but the t-shirt is the perfect fit for me. I love the bright yellow color & the deep pockets & the fact that theyβre $20! The tee is $12! Such a steal for both!
If this outfit doesnβt give you all the fall vibes, then youβre wrong, sis. ;) Both the dress & my booties are from Target! My booties are from last season, so these exact ones are no longer in stock, but I linked to some similar options below. This dress is super similar to some others that Iβve tried on this summer as far as the floral print & the tiered levels with bell sleeves. The colors in this one are so perfect for fall! Iβm wearing a small & would say it fits oversized β I couldβve sized down one or two sizes.
Next up is a shacket from Target! I personally think itβs way thicker than the other shackets Iβve tried. This one is lined & is so much warmer so Iβd wear it as a coat instead. Iβm wearing a small & itβs very roomy β size down one or two depending on how youβd like it to fit. It comes in another color option, but I love this purple & pink print! Itβs $50 which seems like a lot for a shacket, but is probably reasonably priced as a coat.
You guys!!! I think I just found my first day of school outfit! This sweet little number is from Walmart & I honestly donβt even know where to start with it. Itβs so flattering & gives a great shape to your body. The sleeves have the tiniest bit of ruffle on them which is very slimming β Iβve noticed I love almost every top / dress Iβve tried on that has this detail. I think this dress will be super cute in the fall with booties & a denim jacket or cardigan! Such a great staple piece to add to my wardrobe!
Iβve been on a bit of a skirt kick lately because theyβre so comfy & look darling at the same time. I found this floral wrap skirt from Walmart & itβs stinkinβ adorable & great quality! Thereβs no slip underneath, but some spanks do the trick just fine. Iβm wearing a medium but totally couldβve done a small because you tie it so you get to decide how tight it is! $9 yβall!!!
Would you believe me if I told you this is a menβs crewneck from Walmart? Well believe it, sis!! I have been in love with this seafoam green color lately & this is just too cute. The seamlines have an open-seam look which makes it look kind of distressed & like youβre not all put together. Iβm wearing a small & it fits a little bit oversized, but is probably accurate for a menβs size small.
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This weekend I have my cousinβs babyβs first birthday party which Iβm super excited for! Itβll be a nice break from finishing up studentβs schedules. #lifeofamiddleschoolcounselor Staff reports to the building on Monday & weβll have kids in the building starting Thursday. Oh! & my office is still under construction from HVAC work this summer. Yeah, ya girl is stressinβ!
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