School Uniform

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20121022-204515.jpgThis polo-and-jean-skirt combo made me feel a little bit like I was wearing a school uniform. But since I wore it to school…it’s OK, right? As uniforms go, this wouldn’t be so bad. The shirt is super comfortable, and the skirt has a cute shape. Plus, who doesn’t love a little bow accent? But if I had to wear the same thing everyday – and not to be dramatic or anything – I would probably jump off a cliff. No uniforms was one of many good things about going to public school. And by “many” I mean probably like 3. Ideally, I would have gone to that high school that they went to in Gossip Girl, where they had a uniform, but, from what I gathered, you were A-OK as long as you were wearing at least one square foot of plaid.

Top: J. Crew boys (similar)

Skirt: Kohl’s (0ld)

Belt: Nordstrom (similar)

Bracelets: Forever 21 (here and here)

Shoes: Dr. Scholl’s (old, similar)

Special Guest Star

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Well, folks, you saw Kristin’s “debut” a couple weeks ago, but I wouldn’t want that to be your lasting impression of her style. In reality, she’s more of a “jeans and t-shirt” kind of girl, but every once in a while, she really steps up her game on the style front. I like to think I have a lot to do with this 🙂

In the interest of full disclosure, I did have a bit of a hand in this ensemble: the sunglasses and necklace were both gifts from me, and I pretty much forced her to get this skirt (with good reason…it’s adorable). But Kristin did actually come up with this outfit all on her own. I couldn’t be more proud of my girl!

When it came to taking photos of this outfit endeavor, the conversation went something like this:

Kristin: I’m not used to being on this side of the camera.

Me: Just act casual.

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Me: Um…Yeah, that looks great. Now try looking like a normal person’s version of casual.

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Isn’t she cute?!

Chambray shirt: Target

Skirt: Target

Shoes: Minnetonka (old, similar)

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Necklace: Tiffany

Bracelet: Target