Why I Teach

It's getting close to crunch time (state testing) and I, like so many others are stressed. In addition to making sure the students are equipped for greatness, there is misbehavior (kids and adults), balancing work and home, and incessant crying (again, kids and adults.) 

Alls I know is that my Bible is working overtime over here....

I had a student ask me this week, "Ms. Benson, if teaching is such a hard job, why do you do it?"

The Darnedest Things

I had my kids create a mock resume for Career Week last week. One student listed under qualifications that he has great abs. Another wrote that he is able to hack into other computer networks. I told him that it is probably not a selling point to admit that he is committing crimes when applying for a job.

What I Want NOW!

Things on my Spring/Summer wishlist.....

1. A fedora. It's kinda hard now to find one that fits over my hair whether I wear it down or twisted up. I'd love to pair it with a maxidress and lots of jewelry.

Men's Forever 21 fedora $13.90

Macy's David & Young hat $17.99 (on sale!)

2.Print Skirts

via The Sartorialist

Ackee pencil skirt $138 at Anthropologie

via J. Crew

Anthropologie Americana skirt $188

 via The Sartorialist

3. Tapered leg pants. The fun colors just make it more appealing.

Skinny studio trousers $59.90 at Zara

Zara narrow leg trousers $89.90

4. Blouse-y tops

 image via J. Crew

Zara studio silk top $99.90

5.And of course, fun dresses

I love this adorable pique dress $59.90 at Zara

 Great Dot Maxi dress $158 at Anthropologie

 Doris and Doris Afrobutterfly top-minidress $88 at Etsy


Stay tuned for more!

P.S. How much do I love Shala Monroque in this Prada ensemble??? Love her new bangs and accessories also. Note Reiko's fave man Andre Leon Talley *wink*

Let's get Graphic

Well, I broke down and got the J. Crew tee that I have been eyeing and I am not sorry. It's a gorgeous tee and paired with my strands of pearls, I love the look paired with jeans or a suit. So now I am on the lookout for other graphic tees that are not for the teenybopper set.


Forever 21 ballerina tee $14.90; Old Navy watercolor tee $14.50


Shopbop Nicky Hilton Breast Cancer Awareness tee $18 (on sale!); "Dis Fromage!" or Say Cheese tee $26.50 at Delia's (Loves this)


"No Additives" tee $25 at tkimberlyn's shop at Etsy; Kenneth Cole chandelier tee $39


Paris watercolor tee $24.50 @ Delia's; Marc by Marc Jacobs "Miss Marc" tee $88


Rock & Republic T-Shirt tee $45; Urban Outfitters tribal v-neck $24

Things I Am Loving!

These zipper hoop earrings:



Fred Flare $14

These fashion and personal style sites:

The Style Sample

Fly Jane

Splendora

(Image via Splendora)

Weardrobe

The Glamourai

Chictopia

My Delusional Mind


BIG BIG hair!



Statement necklaces


Doloris Petunia custom statement necklace @ Etsy

Site of the Week: Etsy

My new obsession, I'm serious peoples, I heart this site! The place to "Buy and sell all things handmade" has it all, from Art to Woodworking (so almost A to Z!) You can support artisans in their craft and find unique gifts for yourself and others and most of the prices are reasonable. The vendors do not mass produce items and you are able to request custom made items as well. The challenge is bulldozing through to find the things that you love, the number of results even if you use the Search feature can be daunting. I've loved all of the things that I've gotten and I have had great experiences with the sellers I've had contact with. AND they have a great vintage section as well!

Etsy: Unique, funky, eclectic - it's all of these things. It also gives me great inspiration for my own creativity and added pizzaz to my wardrobe!

P.S. Check out their HOME GOODS section as well!


Headband $8.99 Mixbaby


Earrings $40 Shop Found Objects


Ruffle ankle cuffs $20 naKiMuli


Earrings $50 Sundiata Design


Dress $250 Whitney Originals


Earrings $32 Color Rehab


Handbag $46 (On sale!) Pomoga


Dress $55 Belle Noelle