WDIWT...6/30/2013

Traveled from NY to Florida today to kick off our vacation. With it being hot and humid in both NY and Orlando I kept it comfortable and cool.

Details:
Shirt: Banana RepublicWhite/Red/Blue Micro-Check S/S Dress Shirt via Banana Republic Factory Store-$35
Trousers: H&M Khaki Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Shoes: Minnetonka Brown Suede Mocassins via eBay-$32

WDIWT...6/28/13

Not sure if I should have tucked in the shirt or not but I went with it un-tucked all day...

Details:
Shirt: Beige/White/Light Blue Stripe L/S Dress Shirt via Marshalls-?
Jeans: American Rag Slim Fit via Macy's-$7.50
Shoes: LandsEnd Brown Suede Penny Loafers via LandsEnd-$24 or $27

WDIWT...6/27/13

Still in the 90s so I went with shorts, a cotton short sleeve shirt and sneakers.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy White/Navy Wide Bengal Stripe S/S Dress Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Shorts: Chaps Ralph Lauren Khaki Cotton Shorts via Marshalls-$10
Shoes: Nike Air Zoom Kobe VI Gray/Purple/White aka Chinas via Nike.com-$130

WDIWT...6/26/13

It's still hot and it's humid.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy Chambray S/S Casual Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Jeans: American Rag Slim Fit via Macy's-$7.50
Shoes: LandsEnd Brown Suede Desert Boots via LandsEnd-$24

WDIWT...6/25/13

The weather spiked today with a high of about 96 today and humidity to top it all off. Went with lightweight fabrics as a result, cotton trousers, cotton shirt, sock-less and some suede moccasins.

Details:
Shirt: Stafford White/Purple/Pink Micro-Check L/S Dress Shirt via JCP-$10
Trousers: H&M Khaki Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Shoes: Minnetonka Suede Moccasins via eBay-$32

WDIWT...6/24/13

Happy 21st Birthday Cindy!

No full picture of what I wore today just the bottom half.

Details:
Shirt: American Living White/Pink Microcheck L/S Dress Shirt via JCP-$5 (not pictured)
Trousers: Gap Navy Tailored Fit Trousers via Gap-$15
Socks: Merona Gray/Teal/Yellow via Target-Gift
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Vintage Loafers via eBay-$25

WDIWT...6/22/13-Graduation Edition

So today isn't about what I wore, how well things fit or didn't fit, it is about them and celebrating not only their accomplishments this year but their accomplishments all 4 years and that many more they will achieve in 4 years from now. Their journey isn't over, it has just begun.

Today, was an exceptionally amazing day for me. 4 years ago I began my teaching career, straight out of grad school, my first class was to be the future Class of 2013. I was their Computer Applications teacher, they were fresh-faced freshmen and I was a fresh out of grad school teacher, my only teaching experience being a summer internship for 3 summers and student-teaching so granted I wasn't inexperienced but still my first full class, ever. They were scared and nervous, I was scared and nervous. I remember that year like it was yesterday, today I saw my children, now young adults, go.

As cliche as it may sound or may be as unbelievable and I really do mean that in a way that people don't believe it when it is said, I do consider these kids my children. I never thought that I would get attached to a group of teenage students, that it would always be all business, they come in, I teach them to the best of my abilities, they go home. But that's the thing about teaching, that's the thing about a good/great teacher, a teacher who cares, it doesn't end when you go home. I can't tell you how many of these students I've personally advised, dried tears, help mend broken hearts and broken homes or simply hugged because they needed that shoulder to lean on. They too were my solace, when I missed home; they took my mind of it, when my grandmother passed away, their was no other place I wanted to be at than with them...my happy place.

I am going to miss this particular group of students more than anything in the world, more than I ever thought I could or would. I was lucky enough to teach them one more time, this year as Seniors. Their last day in my class was by far the hardest day I've ever had a teacher. I told them a few simple things, that I was extremely proud of them, that they will always have a special place in my heart, my life and my career and that most important I love and will miss every single one of them, while choking back tears...I did this 3 times this day, 3 different periods. I'm proud to say that 100% of our students graduated high school, and that 100% will be attending college with 75% going to a 4-year university.

Details:

Suit: Calvin Klein Navy Cotton/Linen Blend via CalvinKlein.Com-$75+$45(alterations)

Shirt: Indochino White Cotton French Cuff L/S Dress Shirt via Indochino-$77 part of 3 for $229 deal

Tie: No Name Navy Knit Tie via eBay-$5

Tie Bar: No Name Stainless Steel via eBay-$3

Shoes: Florsheim Vintage Loafers via eBay-$25

WDIWT...6/21/13

No picture from yesterday ended up playing basketball with my co-workers so it was mostly a shorts, t-shirt and sneaker day.

Today, however, we had meetings all day but was still a casual day at work. With the heat hitting 88 degrees today, I made sure I kept it light at top and and short sleeved.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy Denim Blue/White Stripe Linen S/S Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Jeans: American Rag Slim Fit Jeans via Macy's-$7.50
Shoes: Minnetonka Brown Suede Drivers via eBay-$32

WDIWT...6/19/13

It's warm and windy outside so still went with light fabrics but still with something substantially heavy to break the wind but still breathable enough to let air in.

Details:
Blazer: Stafford Prep Navy Cotton Blazer via JCP-$27.50
Shirt: Old Navy White/Navy Stripe S/S Dress Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Trousers: H&M Off-White Tonal Pinstripe Cotton Trousers via H&M-$7.50
Shoes: Kenneth Cole Brown Suede Chukkas via eBay-$25

WDIWT...6/18/13

It's humid, it's gray and it's supposed to rain, so I tried to go with something that was going to let me breathe but still something that wouldn't necessarily make me feel exposed to the rain once it came down. Therefore I went with jeans, a cotton button down and unstructured cotton blazer. Plus people asked for closer pictures here's my first attempt.

Details:
Blazer: Gap Olive Green Unstructured Cotton via Gap Factory Store-$35
Shirt: Chaps Blue/White/Yellow/Light Blue Multi-Strip L/S Dress Shirt via Marshall's-$10 or $15
Pocket Square: George White 100% Cotton Hanky via Walmart-$3 for a pack of 6
Jeans: American Rag Slim via Macy's-$7.50
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Cognac Wingtips via eBay-$25 or $35

All Together Now!

WDIWT...6/17/13

The weather warmed up again and since it was a busy day I only got some pictures in with my iPhone. I think it went up to 84 today so I decided to go with chambray and chinos.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy Chambray S/S Dress Shirt via Old Navy-$8 or 10
Trousers: H&M Khaki Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Cognac Wingtips via eBay-$25 or $35
Socks: Club Room Navy/Light Blue Polka Dots via Macy's-$3

WDIWY...6/15/13

Quick Posts:
Went real casual yesterday with a plain gray t-shirt, some shorts and sneakers.

Details:
Shirt: LandsEnd Plain Gray T-Shirt via LandsEnd-$1.50
Shorts: Old Navy Khaki Shorts via Old Navy-$10
Shoes: Air Zoom Kobe VII White/Purple via Footlocker-$90

So I Need Glasses...Why Not Do It In Style?

So I finally went to get my eyes checked, now let me tell you that I have started noticing some blurriness when trying to read faraway signs, I figured at first that it may not be a super big deal...it is. My right eye apparently isn't as awesome as it used to be. I was going to get with a basic pair of sunglasses but I ended up with these really cool blue Emernegildo Zegna ones. Hey, if I need glasses they may as well be some by Emernegildo Zegna and Made in Italy right?

WDIWT...6/14/13

The weather is much nicer than yesterday with it being in the low 70s but still unseasonably cold this morning and windy. I'll be heading out later today to meet up with a friend as well and with temperatures likely dipping down again into the 60s, this layered look is perfect for those cold morning or nights when the wind picks up, or for it starts to warm up and can just lounge around in the cardigan.

Details:
Blazer: Stafford Prep Navy in Cotton (Unstructured) via JCP-$27
Sweater: Gap Gray Cardigan via Gap Factory Store-$15
Shirt: Van Huesen White/Pink Micro-Check L/S Dress Shirt via JCP-$5
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: Cole Haan Brown Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15
Messenger Bag: Coach Brown Travelers Bag via Coach-Gift

WDIW...Yesterday...6/13/12

Yesterday was another crazy weather day which eventually led to heavy rain by 7pm and with the high for the day being 63 and the low 54, I made sure that staying warm and dry was a priority.

Details:
Sweater: Old Navy Beige V-Neck Sweater via Old Navy-Gift
Shirt: Perry Ellis Portfolio White L/S Cotton Dress Shirt via Macy's-$10
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: 1901 Brown Suede Wingtip Boots via Nordstrom Rack-$50

WDIWT...6/12/13

Not the best picture ever as I was caught off guard with the camera going off before I knew the timer was ready but it's all good. Mother Nature gave us a nice day today minus the wind but tomorrow it'll be raining cats and dogs...not so awesome.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy White/Navy Stripe Cotton S/S Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Jeans: American Rag Jeans via Macy's-$7.50
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Cognac Wingtips via eBay-$25 or $35

WDIWT...6/11/13

It was warm today and eventually became ridiculously humid and of course then mother-nature decided to have it rain on top of it all. I probably should have not worn jeans.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy Blue/White Stripe Linen/Cotton Blend S/S Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Jeans: American Rag via Macy's-$7.50
Shoes: Nike Air Max Safari via Nike Factory Store-$50
Bag: Coach Travelers Bag-Gift

WDIWT...6/10/13

Finally back as the year has finally settled down with today being the final day of instruction at work. With my seniors who I had as freshmen finally done and going down that road to graduation to college I decided to dress up a bit and wear a suit for their last day at school. Went with rubber soled shoes as it was to rain again today and it did. Wore leather bottomed ones on Friday and they got soaked and so did my feet.

Details:
Suit: Calvin Klein Navy Tonal Pinstripe via CladMen's Final Sale (Esquire's Defunct Flash Site)-$120
Sweater: Perry Ellis Gray Marbled Cardigan via Perry Ellis Outlet-Gift
Pocket Square: Merona White/Light Blue Gingham via Target-$1.50
Shirt: Merona White Oxford L/S Dress Shirt via Target-$22 plus alterations+$25
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15

Jacket

Sans Jacket

New Posts Coming Soon...

Sorry everyone with the weather being pretty bad on Friday and car trouble, and other things to care of, lack of posts have occurred as a result. New entries coming tomorrow.

WDIWT...6/6/13

Sorry for no post yesterday, apparently I deleted the picture before I uploaded it. Anyways today: the weather was gray, cold and rainy.

Details:
Sweater: Polo Gray V-Neck Sweater via ?-Gift
Shirt: Alfani White/Black Micro-Check L/S Shirt via Macy's-$12
Trousers: Gap Cobalt Blue Corduroy via Gap-$15
Shoes: Eduardo G. Brown Wingtips via eBay-$35

WDIWT...6/4/13

The temperatures fell so it was time to keep it Springy but with some layering.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Light Blue V-Neck via Gap Factory-$10
Shirt: Banana Republic Navy L/S Dress Shirt via Banana Republic Factory Store-$8
Trousers: H&M Off-White Striped Chino Trousers via H&M-$5
Shoes: Eduardo G. Brown Wingtips via eBay-$35

WDIWT...6/3/13

Mother Nature still hasn't figured herself out. Today it rained, it was humid and I mean really humid like sticky humid, then the sun came out and then it poured...again. Temperature was in the upper 70s so I stuck with light fabrics in light colors and rubber soled shoes for the rain.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy Chambray S/S Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Trousers: H&M Khaki Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15

WDIWT 6/2/13

Still warm but windy pulled out some shirts from storage this being one of them. It's a linen/cotton blend, can't believe how tight this fit last year...no more!

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy Blue/White Stripe Linen/Cotton Blend via Old Navy-$10
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: Tom's Classic Brown Woolen via eBay-$40

WDIWT...6/1/13

Today was another 90 degree day. Worked today as I went to proctor an exam. Frankly I wish I would have worn anything but jeans as it became uncomfortable once outside in this heat. In addition I organized my ties with some bins from Dollar Tree and took out some short sleeve shirts and shorts from storage bins; no pics of the shirts.

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy White/Light Blue/Navy S/S Shirt via Old Navy-$10
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: Tom's Classic Brown Woolen via eBay-$40

Ties: