Equipment leather dress, BCBGeneration sandalsFree People cardigan and dress, Joie boots
I seem to get more work done if I am dressed – that is, out of pajamas and into real clothes, as though I am actually going somewhere. Today after an amazing hike at Green Lakes and some sunbathing on my deck (what a beautiful day!), I bathed and donned my Equipment leather dress then set out to organize paperwork for my Schoology platform.
I also scheduled some Zoom meetings and emailed students about them and about other stuff. It wasn’t technically supposed to be a workday, but I like to have things ready – email on Sunday nights so that students can work on their artwork on Wednesdays and Fridays.
It is a weird new normal.
Saks Fifth Avenue cashmere beanie, Theory cashmere sweater, Free People leather skirt, Joie boots360 Cashmere sweater, BCBGMaxAzria pants, Joie sandals360 Cashmere sweater, 7 for All Mankind jeans, Rebecca Minkoff bootsAqua Cashmere sweater, Bailey 44 skirt, Ugg bootsFree People dress
Theory cashmere cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria dress and pants, Marc Jacobs booties, Tashkovski bracelet
Theory sweater, Joe’s Jeans leather jeans, Nine West booties, Tashkovski bracelet
As I sit here writing this post, I am wearing the outfit pictured above. These leather jeans are like butter (butttaaaahhhhh….). And the cashmere tunic sweater is perfect-o. Such is the problem of a fashion blogger – how do you continue to wear newbies in the real world and not your very favorite pieces? How to you mix it up to keep it all fresh?
I guess keep doing what I am doing as long as it is fun? I must be a fashion role model for someone out there.
<3
BCBGMaxAzria jacket, Milly silk/spandex top, Joe’s Jeans leather jeans, Marc Jacobs bootiesBCBGMaxAzria sweater and dress, Marc Jacobs bootiesTashkovski choker, BCBGMaxAzria top, belt and sandals, Trina Turk skirt
Kobi Halperin top, Trina Turk leather skirt, BCBGeneration sandalsNine West suede cap, Theory cashmere sweater Free People leather skirt, Sorel bootie, Tashkovski bracelet
Cinq a Sept silk top, Alice + Olivia silk velvet pants, BCBGMaxAzria sandals Tashkovski bracelet NFS – QUATREFOILBailey 44 top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, BCBGeneration sandals, Tashkovski bracelet$75 . – STONESAqua Cashmere cardigan, Rachel Zoe silk top, Marc Jacobs bootiesTheory cashmere sweater Free People leather skirt, Sorel bootie, Tashkovski braceletTashkovski bracelet, Theory sweater, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Nine West booties
C by Bloomingdales cashmere cardigan, Warner Bros. Hogwarts T-shirt, BCBGMaxAzria skirt, Marc Jacobs boots
Where am I? I am back at work at Chittenango Middle School, teaching 8th grade Studio in Art, Art-8, and helping fifty kids a day with homework in two study halls. My outfit of the day (#ootd) pictures have been hit or miss. Not sure whether or not to resume taking them. Katy C. and I have been so busy prepping lessons and organizing stuff – I only have a few pictures to share (even though we’ve been back at it for two weeks now).
Meanwhile, my artwork is going places. I am exhibiting encaustic baseball paintings and horseshoe paintings during the month of September 2019 at Half Moon Bakery & Bistro (6500 East Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078).
And last night I delivered six encaustic angel paintings from the Futura series to a new restaurant called 317 (317 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, New York) before heading to the Italian Festival, which is taking place in front of City Hall this weekend. These paintings will be up in a group pairing along with other artists’ work (indefinitely, as of now). 317 provides an incredibly intimate dining experience right in the heart of downtown Syracuse adjacent to the Onondaga Historical Association.
Finally, my twelve Japanese-inspired fan encaustic paintings are still available for sale at Kasai Ramen (218 Walton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202) until September 16, 2019.
P.S. I started designing bracelets! I’ll be ready to launch that experience very soon – stay tuned! The jewelry thing is my current passion and focus artistically. The universe has been doing a great job of taking care of everything else. Thank you, universe! Life is good! <3
Aqua Cashmere cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria T-shirt, Rag & Bone patent leather skirt, Marc Jacobs booties
Theory cashmere cape sweater and Saks Fifth Avenue cashmere sweater as belt, & For All Mankind jeans, Calvin Klein booties, Tashkovski bracelet, Coach crossbody, Marc Jacobs sunglassesBCBGMaxAzria top and shorts, Nine West booties, Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Coach crossbody
As of today, I am back at work. Here are my most recent summer on-location #ootd pictures.
BCBGMaxAzria top and skirt, Tashkovski bracelet, Coach clutch, Sorel booties, Marc Jacobs sunglasses
It was the summer of my dreams – beautiful weather, incredible people, creative juices flowing…. It was and is everything I could possibly desire.
So, not really a conclusion. It’s just another beginning. A renaissance! Today is a continuation of a fun, blessed life. I just had to get up a lot earlier and spend less time with my cat. #catsnamedpablo (yes, that’s a thing). <3
Cinq a Sept dress, Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Coach bag, Tashkovski bracelet, Joie sandalsRachel Zoe dress, Coach bag, Tashkovski bracelets, BCBGeneration sandalsBCBGMaxAzria dress and sandals, Michelle DaRin jewelry braceletsHalston Heritage dress, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsTrina Turk top and skirt, BCBGMaxAzria sandals, Coach crossbody, Marc Jacobs sunglasses
BCBGMaxAzria sweater and dress. Ralph Lauren boots, Coach crossbodyTheory cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria romper, Joie sandalsTrina Turk jumpsuit, Joie sandals
Here are some of my Instagram photographs taken outside of the classroom. Summer rocks! So grateful for time off of work, for time to enjoy the sunshine. And for time to bask in the creation of art, and in the appreciation of it. #blessed <3
Alice + Olivia top and pants, Calvin Klein bootiesRebecca Taylor dress, BCBGeneration sandals, Marc Jacobs sunglassesRebecca Taylor dress, Calvin Klein booties, Coach bagBCBGMaxAzria top, Rag & Bone skirt, Marc Jacobs bootiies and sunglasses, Coach crossbodyBCBGMaxAzria dress and sandals, Michelle DaRin jewelry braceletsHalston Heritage dress, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsTrina Turk top and skirt, BCBGMaxAzria sandals, Coach crossbody, Marc Jacobs sunglasses
BCBGMaxAzria dress, BCBGeneration bootiesTrina Turk top and pants, BCBGeneration sandalsBanana Republic cardigan, Bailey 44 top with BCBGMaxAzria T-shirt, BCBGMaxAzria pants, BCBGeneration sandals
Catching up on blogging – there is a new feature on word press – maybe not so new; I only just discovered it – that I can program when the blog articles are posted. So, now I can write a bunch on the weekends and post throughout the week, which is genius!
Trina Turk top, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, BCBGeneration sandalsLord & Taylor cashmere sweater, BCBGMaxAzria pants and sandals
It has been a whirlwind autumn – exercising, meditating, socializing, art business-ing, shopping, lol. So much to do! I have attended art shows that I did not post about due to their fleeting nature – those pop-up shows offer no opportunity to generate customers after the fact and I simply could not post in real time. I am just not that organized, unfortunately.
BCBGMaxAzria sweater, Banana Republic skirt, BCBGeneration bootiesTrina Turk top and skirt, BCBGeneration sandals
I was invited to join a group holiday art show. I will investigate that more today to see if I have anything that will fit the space. I’ll keep you posted.
Free People cardigan, Rachel Zoe top, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsBanana Republic cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria top and skirt, BCBGeneration sandals
Here are my most recent outfits of the day at work. You can see the progression of the plaster pig sculptures behind me. They are finished bar three. Students painted them, added details and finalized the last component, which had them finding a location and photographing the pig in a composition. I will post those pictures soon!
Screw blazer, Bailey 44 top, 7 For All Mankind jeans, BCBGeneration sandalsBanana Republic sweater, BCBGMaxAzria pants, Nine West booties
All of my students bring the school I-Pads to class. Some have taken to photographing or videoing their progress on art projects and it is really fun to see that progression. We are always in the now and tend to forget the immediate past on the way to the journey. This is such an amazing way to witness their own incremental learning. I love it! In the earlier #ootd pics you saw the beginning stages – how students wrapped bottles with paper towel and tape and they just looked like blobs. A little leap of faith later and these sculptures became badges of honor. I love it when students take pride in their work. It is just the greatest gift a teacher can receive.
Trina Turk dress, Karl Lagerfeld bootsMichelle DaRin Jewelry ring, Trina Turk top, 7 For All Mankind jeans, Nine West sandalsBanana Republic cardigan, Bebe top, 7 For All Mankind jeans, BCBGeneration booties
Rachel Zoe top, 7 For All Mankind jeans, BCBGeneration sandals
Here is my new favorite outfit! I love this Rachel Zoe top so much – I bought it in white too! And adding spandex to jeans is the most brilliant concept the fashion world has ever known. These 7 For All Mankind cropped ankle jeans are so spectacular. They totally move with me like a second skin. My most recent purchase. Lately, every time I buy something, I say to myself – okay, after this you don’t really need anything else. LOL! Needless to say, that thought is fleeting.
Rachel Zoe top, Calvin Klein jeans, Nine West bootiesHonora necklace, Banana Republic sweater, BCBGMaxAzria pants and booties
I also recently acquired these BCBGMaxAzria silk velvet cargo pants in teal – one of the major colors this season. They are amazing in every way! Soft, elastic waist, cropped so that they did not need hemming… OMG! Love!!! <3
Free People top, Banana Republic pants, BCBGeneration booties
And the Sloan fit pant from Banana Republic – I bought them in both garnet and charcoal. The red ones were on some ridiculous sale because they were the last pair and happened to be in my size. I think they ended up being only $20!
Banana Republic cardigan and pants, Rachel Zoe top, Nine West booties
Here are the rest of my #ootd pics since school resumed. Some are weekend shots. I really love all my Rachel Zoe tops. The fabrication is top notch. I buy them on-line as no stores in Syracuse, New York carry her. Same goes for Trina Turk. Actually, shopping on-line is the way I prefer acquiring my wardrobe. Sometimes I try on BCBG and other stuff while at Lord & Taylor. I spent a couple hours in there trying on jeans last week so that I could ascertain my size and the best fit. Turns out I am a standard size 2 across the board in Hudson, Joe’s Jeans and 7 For All Mankind (0 in Banana and XS or XXS in BCBG depending on the cut). Yes!!!!! And…I love it when something comes in the mail and it is a perfect fit. It is just like magic! Because, of course, fashion is magical.
BCBGMaxAzria romper, BCBGeneration bootiesFree People cardigan and dress, BCBGeneration bootiesHalston Heritage dress, BCBGeneration bootiesTrina Turk dress, BCBGMaxAzria belt and sandalsBCBGMaxAzria dress and belt, BCBGeneration sandalsLucky Brand top, BCNGMaxAzria skirt, BCBGeneration bootiesBCBGMaxAzria dress, Coach clutch, BCBGeneration bootiesBCBGMaxAzria top and booties, Trina Turk skirt, Michelle DaRin braceletsFree People top, Trina Turk skirt, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsHonora necklace, BCBGMaxAzria dress, BCBGeneration bootiesFree People cardigan and dress, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsBCBGeneration dress and bootiesFree People dress, BCBGeneration bootiesBanana Republic dress, BCBGMaxAzria booties
BCBGMaxAzria cardigan, top and leggings, Ugg boots
Here are my most recent outfits of the day. We take a bunch of photos every day in order to get one decent one out of the bunch. Google photos has been animating the lot to produce these hilarious gifs. You can see how far away Katy is when she takes the pic. We do that to insure I can get my body to fit into the square dimension of Instagram. Should I begin to add these silly things to my Instagram account every so often – just because they are sooo stupid funny or are they just stupid? I have lost perspective.
Free People cardigan and top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, Nine West booties
Honora necklace, Banana Republic cardigan and dress, Karl Lagerfeld Paris boots
Banana Republic cardigan, Trina Turk top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, Nine West booties
Bailey 44 top, 7 for All Mankind jeans, Nine West booties
Free People cardigan and dress, Hue tights, Nine West booties
Chan Luu necklace, JCrew cardigan and T-shirt, Banana Republic pants, Nine West booties
Baublebar choker, Banana Republic suit jacket and pants, BCBGMaxAzria tank and T-shirt, Coach booties
Bailey 44 top, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, Karl Lagerfeld boots
Lord & Taylor cashmere cardigan, Banana Republic and Bailey 44 tops, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, Karl Lagerfeld boots
Free People dress, BCBGMaxAzria top and leggings, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsBCBGMaxAzria dress, Karl Lagerfeld Paris boots
These Karl Lagerfeld Paris boots are in heavy rotation right now. They are 2 1/2″ heel – over the knee boots in both blue and black suede. I couldn’t decide which color to get, and you know that meant I had to have both of them. So comfortable, so amazing! They go with everything in my closet. It is incredible how a new item makes everything else that’s old appear fresh again. Karl Lagerfeld Paris definitely gets the Tashionista seal of approval. <3 <3 <3
Banana Republic cardigan, Trina Turk top and skirt, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsBanana Republic cashmere cardigan and skirt, Warner Bros. T-shirt, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsBanana Republic cardigan, Trina Turk dress, BCBGMaxAzria belt, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsBerkeley Cashmere cardigan, Free People dress, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsFree People cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria T-shirt and dress, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsFree People cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria top and leggings, Karl Lagerfeld Paris boots