YouTube Channel: TeacherKendall AND Goodwill haul outfits

Hey guys!

So, I created a YouTube channel to correspond to my blog! I am so excited! I noticed that there was a real lack in videos on how to dress professionally in your 20's. There are tons of YouTube video's of teenagers featuring look books, drugstore hauls, and product reviews, however, there was nothing for people who were out of college and about to start working. Since I am in my early 20's I want to look professional at work in front of my students but I do not want to loose my style. I also don't to pay much for clothing since I am doing student teaching, and therefore have NO MONEY!! My first video is a Goodwill haul (YAY!) Teachers can find many affordable, brand name professional clothing at goodwill. My YouTube Channel is Teacher Kendall. These are pictures of some different outfits that I made with my amazing finds! I hope that y'all enjoy!

Pink Jacket/ Blazer

This first picture is how I styled my J. Crew pink jacket/blazer. I paired it with a 3/4 white button down (J. Crew) and black twill pants (TJ Maxx). I put a skinny leopard belt (Charlotte Ruse) on for some definition. For shoes, I chose bone colored heels (Nine West). 

Royal Blue Turtleneck

This was the Banana Republic top that I purchased in Royal Blue. I put it with the same black ankle pants (TJ Maxx) from above. This top would look great with ANY pair of black pants though! I have a pair of zebra pointy toe shoes (Payless) that I put these with to make the outfit more interesting! However, with black flats or black pumps, this outfit would still rock :)

Capri Pants

Featured here are the Talbots printed Capri pants. Paired with a 3/4 collared white shirt) J. Crew) and a blue scarf, these pants are absolutely adorable! I also put peep toe stiletto slingbacks in a bone color (Nine West) with them. 

Sear-Sucker Pants

For the sear-sucker brown and white striped pants (The Limited), I put a red sweater combo with it. I also have on a chunky white beaded necklace (Charlotte Ruse). With brown pumps for shoes, I am classroom ready!

Pink Pants

The pink pants  (Body By Victoria), which were one of my favorite finds, were pretty simple to style! I have on a white sweater with black dots on it (Old Navy) and black pumps (Jessica Simpson).

Hunter Green top

This hunter green shell top was a little harder to style than I thought it was going to be! I ended up pairing it with a pair of taupe colored pants (Ann Taylor) and a Metallic sweater (J. Crew). I accessorized with a bubble necklace (J. Crew), and brown pumps. 

Hunter Green Dress

The Hunter Green dress didn't need any help from me since it was so adorable on its own! In the winter I would most likely put it with a denim jacket. I have printed wedges on to complement its dark colors and add a little more fun to the dress!

Black Turtleneck Dress

This is the Black dress from Banana Republic. I love black dresses with bone colored heels (Nine West), and these are very school appropriate. I put on a cute leopard scarf to give the dress a little pop!

I also made a second outfit with this dress! I put on a black sweater that I got at Walmart, then threw on a nude belt. I kept the shoes the same as before! This is a great winter/fall outfit! I also have on a bubble necklace for a little more definition.

Burgundy Sweater Dress

Last, but not least, is the Calvin Klein burgundy sweater dress. I threw on a dark denim jacket with this and a long clear beaded (with a few gold beads) necklace. For shoes, I have on pointy toed taupe heels (Nine West).

I hope that these outfits inspire some inspiration for you! 

Love always, K! 

PS: I am doing my best to get the video to upload, but my computer is being super slow! Ill keep trying though! Check back tomorrow for an update!

How to wear this season's new Pants (color and print) with what you already have!

Hi Everyone!

After looking over yesterday's post, I realized that finding these new trendy pants was not really the problem that most of us trendy teachers are having! Instead, the issue is putting these new style of pants with things that we already have in our closets. We don't have to spend extra money for dressing up these already adorable pants!

The light Blue polka dot pant:

When wearing printed pants to school, you need to wear a top that is professional, and preferably a solid color. So, with this pair of pants, I wore a white, quarter sleeve button down from J. Crew that I got years ago off of a sale rack. Almost everyone owns a white button down... and if you don't, please go buy one immediately! Most printed pants look great with a simple white button-down, and it ads a little professional appeal to this outfit  Since these pants are straight leg trousers and hit right at my ankle, I chose to wear pointed toe heels. However, pointed toe flats would also look great too! I am just really into pointed toe heels at the moment... they make me feel older! These patent leather white ones are by Jessica Simpson, and I got them off the sale rack for $17.50! Now is the time to buy summer shoes! Most of them look great in the fall and will be great to wear next spring! Back to the main point, when wearing these pants that are cut at the ankle or right above the ankle, pointed toe shoes look amazing paired with them! I was a little dubious at first, but after seeing others wear them together, I tried them on myself and loved the result! The other  thing about this pair of pants is that they came with a great orange belt, adding an unexpected pop of color.

Soild POP of Color pants:
The colored pants I had in three different styles, trouser, skinny ankle and ankle cut. 
The first pair are my pink trouser pants, that have a little flare at the end. I balanced out the flare with a fitted top underneath my cardigan. The black tank top is by Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren tank tops are really great for teachers, and others in the professional setting because of how high they are cut in the neck. With this tank top, there is no chance that you will reveal anything! At an outlet, you can get these tank tops for $10-15. The cardigan that I have over this tank top is leopard print that I bought from Forever 21 for $17.50. Its very fitted in the arms and back, but the front is open and flowey. These sweaters became very popular last year, so I know most of you have at least one! 

The second outfit is centered around my cobalt blue pants from J. Crew. I paired these with a J. Crew top that is black and white, with a sort of tribal feel. The top has an adorable neck full of ruffles! I like pairing printed tops with colored pants to make the outfit even more amazing! I got this top at the J. Crew outlet and paid $30.00! I'm wearing jack Rogers sandals with these pants, but any cute sandal would look great! 

The third outfit is with my skinny ankle Cynthia Rowland Tiffany blue pants. I put these with a black Banana Republic eyelet top, that i got off the sale rack for $13.00, adding a little texture to the outfit. Lace is another fabric that is very in right now, and eyelet is basically an edgier form of that! These skinny leg pants need a top that has a little volume to it, otherwise it would be a Thursday night (with your girls) kind of outfit instead of a trendy one you could wear to school! The shoes I am wearing are black stilettos with white polka dots by Jessica Simpson that I got years ago! I had to add a little pattern to the outfit! But these pants look great with any heel!  Flats don't look as wonderful, but if you have to wear flats while chasing kindergarten-ers, then pointy toed flats are a great alternative!

Next time, I will be posting how to wear the trends in the same post as the trends! I hope that you have found these outfits useful and inspiring! I'll be posting more soon, and hopefully launching some YouTube videos! 

Love always, K