Skippy Says: Schooling Myself (OOTD)

I'm hitting the hay real early tonight folks. It's 8:00 p.m., and I have been dreaming of sleep since...well, all of last night. You see, I didn't have the most restful night. I dreamt that I took a sleeping pill thinking that I'd go to bed, but it turned out I had lots of work to work so I couldn't actually go to sleep. But the sleeping pill was making me oh so sleepy. Yes, sleepy in my sleep. Frustrating much? Remember how I said I get cranky when I'm hungry? Well, that also applies to when I'm sleepy. Basically, I'm a child. So I decided to dress like a school teacher, give myself a slap on the wrist, and tell myself to quit whining.

Shop:
- Loft top (Bought on sale for $10! Not available online, may still be in stores. Buy similar on sale here)
- Kersh brand cardigan (Gift from my mother-in-law from a little boutique in Mill Valley, CA. No longer available)
- Anthropologie skirt (Bought on sale a long time ago. Circa 2007 maybe? No longer available. Buy similar here)
- Anthropologie shoes (Bought on sale circa 2008, no longer available)
- San Francisco ThreadShow earrings

Skippy Says: Quit Playing Games With My Heart (OOTD)

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, lots of bloggers have begun to write about things they're thankful for. I think it's an incredibly sweet idea, and since I can be a bit of a Negative Nancy sometimes (with a capital "N" for super negativity) I thought joining in might do me some good.

Today, I'm thankful for having friends that email me deals like this because they remember that time I confessed my love for the Backstreet Boys, yet still want to hang out with me. That would be my friend Meaghan. Only $829 for a 3 night stay on a cruise with Nick, Brian, Howie, AJ, and Kevin? Don't mind if I do! (Don't you judge me for knowing all their names).

Shop:
- Anthropologie top (bought on sale, no longer available)
- BCBG skirt (bought on sale circa 2008. No longer available. Buy similar on sale here in a darker gray or here)
- Kersh cardigan (from a little boutique in Mill Valley, CA. Gift from my mother-in-law, no longer available  Buy similar here)
- Purse from SF vintage sidewalk sale ($5! Buy similar here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale for $40! No longer available)

Skippy Says: Reach For The Stars (OOTD)

Today, I start my first day nannying. For a three week old baby. You guys, she is so so tiny that I'm absolutely terrified of breaking her. During my interview when her parents asked how I planned to spend my day with her I truthfully answered "trying to keep her alive." I think they appreciated the honesty. Also, I basically made out with their dog and pointed them in the direction of the best sushi restaurant in the Bay Area so I think that also got me some brownie points. Mmmmm brownies.

And don't you worry, this is not the outfit I'm wearing for my first day only to get pooped on. I'm thinking something a little more casual and a lot more brown.

Shop:

- Nordstrom BP blouse (gift from my mother-in-law, no longer available)

- Gap white cami under blouse (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)

- BCBG skirt (bought on sale circa 2008, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)

- Kersh brand cardigan from little boutique in Mill Valley, CA (gift from my mother-in-law, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)

- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale, no longer available)

- Kate Spade Mott street sammie (bought on sale. Buy in different colors here or here)

Skippy Says: Breaking All The Rules (OOTD)

Remember that rebellious streak I mentioned? Well, it also transcends into wearing white after labor day. Oh yeah, I'm a badass like that.

And the rebelliousness continues with my refusal to buy anything full price. Like with most things in my closet, all of the items in this outfit were purchased on sale. Well, with the exception of the cardigan, but that was a gift from my mother-in-law. I've only owned it for a few months, but I've already nearly worn it to death because I love it so much. The skirt was a major score for $30 on it's 3rd cut or so from BCBG (note: if it was originally $30 that would NOT be a major score). I love a good basic pencil skirt so I gabbed this one in both white and gray a couple years back and have been getting lots of use out of both. And the top I picked up for under $20 when Mango was having one of its many 70% off blowout sales. I actually wore it to my bridal shower with a different white skirt and I love how it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

And the bag. Oh, the bag. My very first and only designer bag, but hopefully one of many more to come. I spotted in on Kate Spade's website for 30% off and promptly sent my husband an email asking if I had done anything good to deserve it lately. Shortly thereafter I received an email in my inbox with an order confirmation. I know, he's a keeper this one. The deal became even sweeter when the bag went on further sale and I called in and got a price adjustment. Oh yeah, that's the stuff.

      

Shop:

-BCBG skirt (circa 2008, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)

-Mango top (circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here, here, or here)

- Kersh brand cardigan from a little boutique in Mill Valley, CA (No longer available. Buy similar here or here)

- Shoes from random little store in Germany (Buy similar here)

- Kate Spade purse (buy here or here in different colors)