lesson plans to weekend glam with j.crew factory
True or false: I’m just a J.Crew.Factory lovin’ teacher who’s in the midst of surviving the magnificent disillusionment that November and December create for teachers.
True.
It’s that time of year where I feel like I can’t have a conversation with anyone outside the teacher realm because I’m like an alien floating down a waterfall on a unicorn pool noodle. There’s nothing like being in the midst of a delusional morning float and you look down at your phone and see a new text.
Text 1: still on for happy hour tonight?
Text 2: don’t forget- Holiday party at 6!
first thought: what’s a good excuse?
second thought: nope, you’re going. DANGIT… I can’t wear my teacher tee now. I have to look like a human and not a teacher. Wait… is that offensive to myself?
third thought: but I only have teacher clothes or weekend clothes (ugh but why do I love sweats, leggings, and tees so much).
first action after thoughts: *types www.jcrewfactory.com into phone to prepare for future dilemmas.*
J.Crew Factory is the first place I look to find teacher worthy, high-quality, and affordable staple pieces for my closet. If you can’t already tell from my instagram… there’s about a 75% chance I am wearing something from j.crew factory every single day. Whether it’s a gorgeous pair of statement earrings or my favorite pair of jeans– chances are it’s from j.crew factory!
Besides the frequent new arrivals and versatile seasonal trends, J.Crew Factory is where I have purchased almost all of my timeless pieces. The perfect navy chinos, a fall flannel button down– their styles almost never go out of style. It’s the perfect shop for teachers who often live within a teachers salary but want quality items that are going to last through the years. I’m pretty sure I bought my pair of black crops 4 years ago…
The holidays + months of disillusionment can bring on additional layers of stress for teachers. Feeling confident on the outside shouldn’t be one of them. Whether you turn up the edge during the holidays or keep it bright and fun I’ve found two perfect outfit solutions for turning your lesson plans into weekend glam… no stress needed! Well, unless these shoes are sold out…
Fingers crossed.
casual christmas chic
jacket (size 00) | graphic tee (size xx-small) | denim (size 24) | shoes (size 7H) | necklace | earrings
I swear, each year the winter seems colder and colder. This city coat is a teacher MUST HAVE! It’s so warm + cozy! Who knew pink was going to be one of the colors of winter? I’m head over heels in love! When you’re only 5’1 it can be a challenge to find a jacket that actually hits you where it’s suppose to. The number of times I’ve ordered midlength coats and they look like a maxi dress is countless. This jacket checked off all the boxes for me and I can’t wait to layer it all season long. The price is on point and it will look gorg in every one’s ice skating pictures this season!
There is no t-shirt fit that I love more than factory’s graphic tees. Have you ordered one yet? If not, they are my absolute FAVORITE! They are ready-to-wear for any occasion– casual Friday all the way to holiday party! This New York Winter T-shirts sleek cotton fit pairs perfectly with anything from a stylish fall skirt to festive pair of velvet joggers.
Adding sparkly accessories + a little print is my favorite way to dress up my graphic teacher tees on the days I’m heading straight to a social event. I’m definitely adding lots of sparkly things on my Christmas list this year… and pops of animal print all over! I’ve been wondering if I can wear these shoes every day… I mean, my school mascot is a jaguar so the answer is definitely yes!
holiday edge
jacket (size xx-small) | turtleneck (size xx-small) | jeans (size 24) | shoes (7H) | earrings
THESE SHOES… TEACHERS… They are POINTY TOED with a thick wedge heel! Is anyone just as excited as I am about these? Every time I am browsing on pinterest I find all these 5-star outfits with pointy toed shoes… aka shoes I would die in if I wore to work.
Don’t get me wrong, I wear chunky heels all the time… but STILETTOS? In my dreams! BUT NOW THE PERFECT PAIR TO TEACH IN EXIST! and come in red!
And speaking of items I typically have a hard time finding… turtlenecks. I don’t know what it is but they are so hit or miss. I’m just sayin’ I NEED THIS TURTLE NECK IN EVERY SINGLE COLOR. This windsor burgundy shade is the perfect end of fall to winter transition. And these jeans… I do own them in both colors… They are my favorite pair of jeans from J.Crew Factory! I am obsessed with their 9 inch high rise jeans.
Whether you’re going to a last minute happy hour or getting ready for your holiday party, these two outfits are perfect for any holiday season occasion. One of the things I love most about J.Crew Factory is almost 90% of their items can be mixed-and-matched year round. I will be wearing each of these pieces in a variety of different ways this season!
Speaking of which, I need to add some to my Christmas list! Here’s a roundup of my favorite J.Crew Factory holiday gift ideas (and my Christmas list… mom, please let me know when you’ve read this!)
holiday gift ideas + giveaway!
The Happier Holidays Giveaway
Valid: 11/5-12/3
Entry: Enter online at: http://factory.jcrew.com/
Prizes: One grand prize winner will receive $2,500. 10 second-prize winners will receive a $100 J.Crew Factory Gift Card
with kindness | ashley