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Oh hello there! This last week has been fairly busy – I taught lessons, a masterclass and marching sectionals, as well as gearing up for a move to a different place. Two of these outfits are from teaching, one of them is inspired from binge watching a certain TV show…

When it’s this hot and practice rooms are this unforgiving, my teaching outfits have to be super light. I was so happy to score this long black skirt at Goodwill because it’s incredibly thin while still opaque, and there are pockets! The blouse is a few years old, and never disappoints. My mom was shopping with me when I got it, and her comment was, “it’s an Alice shirt.” I love when you find something (especially while thrifting) that is exactly “you.” I’ll be very sad when I have to retire it.

So, I have three of these dresses. All thrifted. They are originally from Land’s End, which I generally associate with my grandparent’s aesthetic, but that’s exactly why you have to keep an open mind while thrifting. As a seasoned thrifter, you learn that LABELS DO NOT MATTER. It’s all equal playing ground, and most of the time it’s all pretty much the same price point whether it’s high end or fast fashion. I choose items based on style, fit and quality, and because of that I have discovered some great brands that I might have otherwise not bothered with. –End of Thrift Sermon-

While these shoes are not thrifted (!?!) I certainly have gotten my money’s worth. I believe they are from a JCPenny sale. Super comfy and can go casual or a little gussied up. These bad boys even went to Europe with me. 

It’s hot as heck, don’t cha know. While sorting things and starting the packing process (only a week away and I CANNOT WAIT) I definitely needed something easy to move around and sweat in. Thrifted this kid’s t shirt in Minnesota last summer and now that I’m watching Fargo the TV series, it’s even more perfect. If you haven’t watched it, I highly suggest it. Dark humor and beautiful cinematography make for a great pair. I’ve been living in these shorts since I bought them back in Tucson, and we’re still going steady.

Still trying to figure out what my posts are going to be like – more outfits, or just one with lots of pictures? More writing on my life? Thanks for sticking around for the experimenting, and comment if you have suggestions!