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Black Friday Shopping and Two Christmas Trees
The Roomie and I went shopping on Black Friday.
Most people avoid going out on Black Friday like they would catch the plague if they did (aka my father, brother, heck my whole family) but my Roomie and her brother John were both bold enough to tackle the crowds with me. It was a first, since for the past few years I had worked at Sur La Table for the whole week basically.
Let me say this, it is much nicer to be a shopper than a cashier. I found a few great gifts, but mostly found things for me. Normally, my mannishly large feet limit the shoe options, but the gods were smiling, and I really lucked out! I was able to cross a few good things off my wishlist.
I couldn’t resist picking up a new KJP bow bracelet.
It matches my new Sperry’s.
Nordstrom’s Dalton Boots
Plaid Sperry’s.
Sperry Loafers-Hayden.
Umberto Raffini Boots from the Walking Company
J. Crew Quilted Tack Jacket
Banana Republic Pea Coat
My new Swell Caroline monogrammed ring came in!
I am very excited to wear this all to work in the next few weeks. It is just three more weeks until Christmas Break, and wearing some fun things is keeping me going strong.
On Saturday the family, Roomie and I went Christmas Tree Shopping. For the past few years we have gone with family friends on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. They go to a specific tree farm, and have been going for 30+ years. This year, the Roomie and I got a petite tree for our apartment in addition to the large family tree. I am looking forward to decorating this beauty!
It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! When do you usually get your tree? It is usually a family affair?
Love,
-S
Work, Thirsty Thursdays and Loafers
Things at the new school are going well. I have a lot of catch-up but I think that once I get the hang of things it well be a good fit. All of the staff have been welcoming and helpful, which makes me feel more comfortable. The kids are settling into things, but we still have a long ways to go (my classroom is a mess!).
Today, there was a few of us that grabbed a bite to eat after work. We met up at San Pedro Square, the cute downtown section of San Jose. Roomie and I shared a pizza, salad, guacamole and crunchy tortilla chips. Unusual combination, but it was what my stomach wanted, and I was not going to argue with it. The food was yummy, and it was nice to see the other teachers relax and unwind together. Sometimes seeing people only at work makes it feel a bit impersonal, and this was great chance for me to get a better understanding of how interesting and cool some of my coworkers really are.
Last year, I was a bit idealistic and wore heels very often as a substitute teacher. It didn’t take very long to see that at some the campus’s (ahem, Los Gatos!) were too hilly/multilevel/had metal grates for my heels to be comfortable for the whole day. Soon I switched to flats, and found some loafers later in the year that became one of my go-to pairs along with my Sperry‘s.
My Anne Klein go to loafers
Finishing a workday with happy feet make me approach the next day in a more upbeat manner. This year, I have continued in the same comfy shoes vein. Flats and loafers are the way to go when you are standing or walking all day long. Fortunately enough, loafers have hit the fashion world and have been given a makeover. Some of the ones coming out for fall are pretty cute. Which ones do you like?
Sole Society Cambria Tassle Loafer
Tory Birch
Steve Madden Zunni Leopard
Tropez Cotton Anchor Flats
Sperry TopSider Westwood
I think all of these would look great with a decent pair of skimmer jeans, and a crisp white collared shirt.
Each of them has a very different feel! Would you wear (or buy!) any of these? What would you wear with them? Any suggestions on how to pair them up with things already in your closet?
Love,
-S
Classy and Fabulous 
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