Obsession du Jour: Hot Pink Accessories

Forever 21 Dress  / American Apparel T / ASOS Leggings / ModCloth Scarf / ASOS Belt / Urban Outfitters Bag

American Eagle Moto Boots

JCPenney Pearl Stud Earrings

I wore this outfit to go observe my old French teacher in preparation for my new French sub position. My outfit even matched the visitor's pass! 

Obsession du Jour: Heart Knit Scarf

ModCloth Scarf / American Apparel Thermal

Très Chic

Thrifted Skirt  / ASOS Blazer / Forever 21 Scarf

Today I had a semi-interview meeting for a long-term sub position teaching French. Since I was going to be meeting with Administration and meeting the students for the first time, I wanted to look the part of a French teacher. I've always had chic French teachers, and decided I needed to up my game from history teacher. And since it wasn't really an interview I didn't want to wear a suit. Also it was super cold this morning (it was 30 last night) and today, so I needed to be warm. I settled on wearing this new skirt I found at a thrift store this week. It's by Liz Clairborne and part of a suit, but the jacket is a little big on me and both pieces together look a little too British and/or matronly. However, I am excited to wear the pieces separately. You can see me wearing the blue version of the blazer here, and waxing poetic about how much I love them.

Naturalizer Boots from Piperlime

American Apparel Shirt / Old Navy Necklace 

After the jump, more accessories detail...

Arrested Fashion: Swimwear

When one lives a life of leisure in Newport Beach, sunglasses are not the only outdoor essential. Fashionable swimwear is also important. Here's a look at the Bluths' aquatic highlights, plus, as always, some pieces you can make your own.

Gob:

"These guys are real dancers, they've never done any 'hot' policing."

ASOS: Diesel Tailored Swim Shorts

One hot sea-man.

After the jump suits from Lucille, Buster, Tobias and Lindsay Bluth!

Musings: Retro Bikinis

As you guys have already seen in my one piece swimsuit post, I'm really excited for all the adorable retro-inspired swimwear this season.  I'm especially excited for high-waisted bikini bottoms. They  give those of us with not quite camera-ready tummies the opportunity to get a little color on our midsection.  Here are a view different categories of retro bikinis we're seeing this season.

Sporty Beach Bombshell:

Taking inspiration from a couple of Bond girls, a monochromatic two piece with fun retro accents shows off an adventure ready physique.

Ursula Andress in Dr. No (1962)

Halle Berry in Die Another Day (2002)

You don't have to wear a dive knife to recreate this look, here's a belted suit that you can wear to the  pool without getting dirty looks (well at least not because of the knife):

ASOS: Diesel Belted Hipster Bikini

Read on for more vintage inspired two-pieces in classic black and white, delicate florals, bright colors and graphics, and bold florals!

Musings: French Style Terms

Clearly, I'm really into French. And fashion. That being said, I've recently noticed some gratuitous use of French out there in the online shopping world. We start our French lesson over at Forever 21.

Matelassé (adj): quilted (often as pertaining to handbags or bedding)

When I showed this to Edwin, my fellow french minor BFF, he said, "WTF is matelassé?" When a French minor asks that question, it means that that's an excessive use of French. These are faux leather quilted handbags, and should be described as such.

Pick up a few new words after the jump!