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2/5/2015

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The other half of the day was spent in the basement of a pizza joint watching local comedians do improv. :D So, I wanted to put together something I would be comfortable wearing all day and it had to be appropriate for a night out. In that regard, the navy dress was absolutely perfect. I really love the puff shoulders; the pearl buttons; and the textured horizontal lines on the skirt. The fabric is thick, but not heavy, so I was warm outside, but I wasn't burning up in the coffee shop or at the improv show.

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This is something that I wore last weekend. My partner and I were out for most of the day. Half of the time was spent at a coffee shop working. He did his coding stuff or whatever. Honestly, I have no idea what he does. When people ask me what my partner does for a living, my response is usually, "Say what, now?" Hehe. So, while he did...whatever it is that he does, I used the time to figure out exciting ways to teach complex concepts to my international students. Lesson planning is my least favorite part of teaching. Haha. It's time consuming, but obviously necessary and important. The thing is, I hardly need my lesson plan when I'm teaching. As soon as I enter the classroom, I'm on autopilot and I always have a blast. I'm really fortunate to have awesome students who are inquisitive and eager to learn. ^_^

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I added the lace collar, over-sized cat eye glasses, two-toned tights and navy/brown oxfords for a dainty, carefree feel. I have been itching to wear the oxfords ever since I snagged them (with a gift certificate) during a 25% off shoe sale in November. I didn't think I'd wear them until late Spring or Summer, because snow and rain are not kind to suede fabric. For some reason, we keep having these bouts of warm weather and the sidewalks looked clear, so I took a chance. They're so cute! :D

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You might recognize my black pom pom hat. I have the same style of hat in four colors. Obsessed much? Yeah, prolly. >_< Heh.
They're really not that expensive at all, though. The hat is just $5.90 and I received it from my sponsor, Oasap. So, yeah. I hope you like this kind of quirky, rather sweet style. I should probably do a scary outfit soon, before people start getting the wrong idea about me. ;D


Thrifted - Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group), ModCloth Navy Dress (Swap Group),
ModCloth Brown Bag (Sale) & ModCloth Navy/Brown Oxfords (Gift)

Chicwish - Two-Toned Snowflake Tights
c/o Oasap - Black Pom Pom Hat




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skye link
2/5/2015 01:50:31 am

This is my favorite look of yours in a while! (Rest assured I still read consistently - I feel kinda bad that I don't comment on your blog as much as you comment on mine. :3) This outfit is sweet, but somehow feels a lot more artful than the average twee ensemble. You always bring a sense of deliberation to what you wear. I especially like that third photo down (and I'm seriously considering springing for those shoes myself).

Tell me about your teaching! I know you were preparing to teach law abroad in the future - is teaching it close to home a recent thing, or have you been doing it all along? What do you wear to class?

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Anna
2/6/2015 07:31:52 am

It's cool, dude. :D I value the silent admirers, too. Oftentimes, I read a blog post, but I don't know what to say so I end up not saying anything. Heh. Anyway, thank you, thank you! *^_^* <3

Oh! Yeah, I think a storytelling post part 2 is long overdue. Haha. So much has happened since last summer. For some reason, I don't talk about my personal life too much in my posts. I just stick to the fashion mostly. So, I started teaching late last year after getting my certification last summer. I just want to get some experience with classroom management, lesson planning, etc. So, I volunteer at two different organizations. My students are from all over the world and super awesome. :D Right now, all of my instruction is language focused.

I'm working on a course proposal for my alma mater and I'm hoping to teach the fundamentals of U.S. law to international students at the university and then go abroad. ^_^ So, yeah this is still very new for me, but I'm so glad that I chose this path. I absolutely love teaching and I'm still very committed to moving out of the country. *crosses fingers*

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Charlotte link
2/5/2015 02:29:28 am

Ah you got the shoes!! This whole outfit is oh-so perfect <3 everything! I love everything!!

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Anna
2/6/2015 07:33:21 am

Haha, yeah! :D I remember talking to you about them and from that conversation I just kind of went ahead and bought them. I'm glad I did, though. They're so, so cute. I hope I can wear them often, though. They're pretty dressy... :P <3

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Sammi link
2/5/2015 03:04:09 am

This dress is so lovely on you, and the collar is perfect! Those tights are a great addition, too. Such a good snowy day outfit!

xox Sammi

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Anna
2/6/2015 07:34:39 am

Thanks! *^_^* <3

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Monique Reinds link
2/5/2015 03:22:21 am

So so super cute~!! Everything looks perfect with eatch other! <3

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Anna
2/6/2015 07:34:56 am

<3 ^_^ <3

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Maeva link
2/5/2015 03:41:03 am

Wow I love those tights <3. The dress and these tights go perfectly together xx
http://trend-mae.blogspot.com

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Anna
2/6/2015 07:35:23 am

<333

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Agnes link
2/5/2015 06:01:14 am

Absolutely fantastic outfit! Those thights are soooo cute <3 I love brown & navy colors together, so I am a fan of those shoes also :) Very creative outfit overall *.*
PS. I study Computer Science and my friends also don't know what do I do :D

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Anna
2/6/2015 07:37:05 am

It's like you guys are a part of some weird cult. o_O Haha. You speak a completely different language. I'm soooo lost when my partner and this tech buddies get together. I just have no idea. No idea. :F <3

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Jae
2/5/2015 06:08:01 am

I adore this look SO MUCH!! Those shoes with that dress! What an amazing combo. :)

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Anna
2/8/2015 04:18:34 am

<3 ^_^ <3

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stefy81fashion link
2/5/2015 07:19:32 am

Amazing
http://stefy81fashion.blogspot.it

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Anna
2/8/2015 04:18:57 am

Thanks for stopping by! <3

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Grace Holt link
2/5/2015 12:28:43 pm

This outfit kept getting better and better as I scrolled down! I was like, "omg, the lace collar, omg, the pretty buttons and scallops and pintucks, omg, the tights, OMG the SHOES!!" All of this works so well together!

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Anna
2/8/2015 04:19:21 am

Rad! Thanks so much! <3

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A. link
2/5/2015 12:39:23 pm

Oh my gosh, I think this is one of my favorite things you have ever styled! I love every aspect of it -- the color, the layering, the cut, the accessories. It's very charming and whimsical. :D

It tickles me that you're a teacher. I feel like I'm either really bad at reading or this is a new development -- I would LOVE to hear more about! We teach from the opposite ends of the spectrum. :P

love,
a

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Anna
2/8/2015 04:21:19 am

Teaching is still a very new thing for me, but I'm loving it! I always saw myself as a litigator, so it has been quite an adjustment to switch gears and go into academia. There were a lot of reasons for why I chose this path and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm on the right track. <3

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Melanie link
2/5/2015 12:53:12 pm

That dress is so cute! I love everything about it!
Melanie @ meandmr.com

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Anna
2/8/2015 04:21:57 am

<333

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KizzyDoll link
2/5/2015 07:37:06 pm

Love this dress, so cute :) xx

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dana
2/5/2015 11:44:49 pm

Love the shoes and your pom pom hat is adorable hehe

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Jenny Lee link
2/6/2015 01:23:01 am

All the adorable details! I love this. You look lovely <3 Also, I have the same issue when people ask me what my boy does. My response is usually, "... You know, uhm, computer stuff...?" Because that really narrows it down heheh ;)

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Anna
2/8/2015 04:22:57 am

Haha, yeah. I know I'm not a particularly stupid person, but I always feel incredibly low in intelligence when I'm around my partner and his tech buddies. I just have absolutely no idea. Heh.

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Kreyola
2/6/2015 09:27:15 am

I love how cute this outfit is. Love the coloring and I love the shoes. As for what your boyfriend do...man sometime it is hard explaining what I do...so I can relate LOL.

http://www.kreyolasjourneys.com/

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Anna
2/8/2015 04:24:52 am

That's OK! I give myself a hard time for not understanding what my partner does, but I would often see his eyes glaze over when I would come home from work and start yapping about a case I was working on. Lawyers speak a completely different language, too. Hehe. I still think it's easier to explain what I do than do explain what he does, though. :P

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Kristian link
2/6/2015 12:30:29 pm

I love that this is adorable without venturing into the twee.

By the way, what do you teach (grade/level and/or subject area?)

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Anna
2/9/2015 12:44:19 am

I had to look up "twee," again. Haha. I've heard that term several times over the years, but I keep forgetting what it means. After looking it up, I thought: "Thanks?" Haha. I think even if this was on the twee side, I wouldn't really mind. As long as the outfit reflects me and has the message I intended it to have, then I'm OK with it regardless. :P

My students are adults. They are either university students in their home countries or visiting scholars (judges, lawyers and other business men and women). The subjects taught vary depending upon the interests of the students. I hope to teach international students the fundamentals of U.S. law, since law is my passion. I'm working on a course proposal, at the moment. So, we'll see what happens. It would be nice to start getting experience doing that type of teaching at a university here, before going abroad. However, I'm open to all possibilities!

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Mihaela Pojogu link
2/6/2015 09:24:54 pm

You teach, how nice, I learn something new about you. The tights are super warm and cute. Lovely outfit. Wishing you a great weekend. xoxo

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Anna
2/9/2015 01:30:39 pm

<3 ^_^ <3

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Secret little Stars link
2/8/2015 09:56:53 am

The cutest outfit ever! Love the cozy tights! :)

Tatyana x
Secret little Stars
www.secretlittlestars.com

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Anna
2/9/2015 05:49:16 pm

<333

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Hollie Ramsey link
2/8/2015 10:24:06 am

That dress, those shoes. Hot diggety dog yes!

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Anna
2/9/2015 01:31:01 pm

:DDD <3

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Carly Sorenson link
2/8/2015 11:17:22 am

It wounds like you had a wonderful day ^_^
Also your dress is adorable, it looks great with the lace collar!

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sarah link
2/9/2015 08:09:17 am

I didn't know you teach but then again reading this post made me realize that I don't really know much about you other than you speak Japanese and have an epic style. Now onto the outfit, this is definitely less layers than I'm used to but I love the simplicity of this outfit. Your shoes are perfect and the two-toned tights are a great match for the dress.

<a href="http//princessaudu.blogspot.com/">Princess Audu</a>

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effie link
2/9/2015 12:03:20 pm

Badass dressed as a cutie - love it! :D

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Keit link
2/9/2015 08:07:25 pm

Aaaaaw, sounds like you had such a fun time!!! I want to be able to take my boyfriend out too! But every time I mention the word "out" he makes this face that ruins the whole day :D
I don't know what exactly he does too...I just say some random thing about computer games and I hope I'm right :D
I didn't know you were a teacher Anna! That's so cool! What do you teach?

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Silvia link
2/10/2015 08:17:34 am

You look so cute with this outfit, I love everything: the dress, the collar, the adorable shoes...
I didn´t know you were a teacher, some of my friends are teachers as well :-)

www.kikabibi.blogspot.com

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Lauren link
2/14/2015 10:47:03 am

This outfit is adorable. You always look so cute. You are probably the best dressed teacher out there.

punkylittlediyer.blogspot.com

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