top - madewell / skirt - j crew / belt - gap / shoes - aldo / bows - f21
Hello!
I hope you all had a wonderful Father's day. We ended up dragging my dad to the Carlsbad Outlet and spoiled him with a new wallet, sweater, and a leather belt. He looked like he enjoyed it since usually he walks away with nothing when we go shopping as a family. Of course I couldn't walk away empty handed from an outlet so I grabbed this orange-peel-looking belt and a happy yellow cardigan both from Gap. I have been wearing my belts from Gap to death lately so I figured that having another one wouldn't be such a bad thing. This is my first yellow belt too. I think yellow is becoming my new red--my new splash of color to outfits.
On a not so happy note, I'm facing "a break" (aka temporary unemployment) at my current job for the Summer. Simply put--there are too many teachers and not enough students. Even though class sizes will be bigger, I'm not really needed anymore. It's not even guaranteed I'll be welcomed in the Fall too. I'm trying to see this in the best possible and most optimistic light (ie. when one door closes, another one opens). I can now study intensely for my exam and get some much needed me-time and Robert-and-me-time. I can work out more intensely too; I've been plateauing for a month now, neither gaining nor losing any pounds. I can also find a job that will put me with an age group I want to work with. The job I had interviewed for about a month ago (and she said I had landed) is not set in stone since the preschool director is annoyingly unreachable at the moment. So the job hunt resumes. I'm therefore giving myself a budget of only $100 for some key pieces for a Summer wardrobe (like swim suits, shorts, dresses, etc). If I want to keep all the money I have saved for my NYC trip this September, this budget has to work and it has to stick. At least now I have time to sift through thrift stores for such things. Do you think this can be done? I think so. I just need to shop more smartly.
Check back tomorrow for an exciting giveaway to start Summer off in the right way.
Until next post,
Jasmine
I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR DAD RIGHT NOW (hehe). I adore the belt to death! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE CARDIGAN :)
ReplyDeleteYou can do it Jazzy! I know you can! <3 Also, with everything "bad" that happens, you've chosen to look at it in an optimistic light. I think new experiences are always needed and more than welcomed. You should see if you can work on summer camps and such? As a counselor would be super fun! That's what I do aside from my law firm job and as an instructor for Kumon.
P.S. Those flats are super cute <3!
P.P.S. If you ever need somebody to rant to, you can send me an email! <3
Glad to hear you turned your job situation into such a positive thing! Cause really, if we sit and think how awful something is, we'll never get anything done!
ReplyDeleteAnd you know, if you can't afford to fly all the way cross country, you can go ahead and just stop here in Texas!! ;)
Sorry to hear about the break from your job :( But hopefully good things will come your way soon!
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I'm sorry that you're experiencing a break at your job, but you really seem to have the right mind set about it! Everyone deserves a break in the summer, and you always seem to be hard at work, so enjoy this time off :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I love how you paired all of these colors in such an effortless way. Such a great summer outfit!
Lovely colors. That yellow belt is so awesome! My favorite color & so perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your job situation, but it's good to see you're looking at it in a positive light. Enjoy your time off & I'm sure something will come along soon. ^_^
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That's totally doable love! I have seen you on spending/shopping bans and you hold up well - so thrift (and bargain?) shopping wouldn't be so hard! (;
ReplyDeleteI love the light, solid hues you put together here, and the splash of bright yellow! It's a very chic, subtle twist on the primary look. Love! (:
I love that belt!!! It's awesome! It pops against your solids. It's so different to see you in all solids- but I like it! A 100 dollar budget would be tough... but I'm trying to stick to that too. Swimsuits are SO expensive though!! Boooo!
ReplyDeleteOh no, sorry to hear about the job :( But good thing you can take the positives out of the situation. If I was you, I would be stressing out like a mad woman. But best of luck with your job search. I'm currently on the hunt for a new one as well. Tough economy :(
ReplyDelete$100 shopping budget??? GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT!!! :D
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