Tuesday, July 26

Etsy Love: Back To School

I always loved back-to-school shopping.  My grandma would load us up, take us to places where we usually didn't get to shop (ahem, the mall), and let us pick out any pretty thing we wanted.  Plus, we'd get to ride the escalator up and down and up and down... she was a pretty patient woman in those days.  ;)

Here are some of my favorite back-to-school picks:

A smart dress is a must.

Slick heels are sure to make you the teacher's pet.

Intelligent accessories will be the icing on the cake.

A pretty notebook to jot down notes is A+.

As I won't be going back to school, I'll be enjoying my back-to-school shopping as a teacher again this year (homeschool).  I'm buckling down and ordering Hope's curriculum this week, because July is almost over and school will be here before you know it!  Eeeeep, I can hardly believe it!
xoxo Katie

P.S.  Don't forget to scroll down and check out the Blowfish Shoes winner!

20 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Love this post, especially the shoes! I have been meaning to buy some oxfords from that seller, but think I prepfer the t-bar heel ...

    Kelly@
    Elegantly Academic

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  2. SimoneJuly 26, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    I adore that brooch, it's so unique & lovely
    x

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  3. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    That cloud brooch is absolutely adorable!

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  4. LittleMissLeeJuly 26, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    oh - love that notebook - super cute post

    http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.com/

    xxx

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  5. AniJuly 26, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I found you through The Velvet Bird. you have such a lovely blog!

    -Ani x

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  6. Penny and LolaJuly 26, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    I love that cloud brooch ! xx

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  7. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    All so cute!! I adore that notebook. I had my "first day of full time work" shopping trip at the weekend, and my arms still ache =) x

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  8. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    i had no idea that you homeschooled Hope! we are considering homeschooling Abby when it comes time (she's only 1 so we still have a little bit of time!) Can you share a post on the resources you use and like best?

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  9. DanielleJuly 26, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    i really like that notebook - it would definitely help taking notes better!

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  10. aubreyJuly 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love back to school shopping! I am a teacher, so I still go every year. Those heels just might be perfect too.

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  11. EleniJuly 26, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    And new pens and pencils of course!

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  12. robynJuly 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Weee! I love back to school shopping. It doesn't end with the school supplies though. As an adult I am still tempted to buy a whole new wardrobe every august/september.
    Thank you so much for the notebook love. I have so much fun making them. The idea for my notebooks sprang from my own obsession with back to school shopping when I was a kid. So, it's a dream come true now to be able to make them myself and offer them in my shop as an adult.

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  13. TelahJuly 26, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I didn't realize that you homeschool! Thats great. I homeschool my brood of four. Would love to hear what resources you use.

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  14. MelJuly 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    hold the phone.. you homeschool? and run this blog..etsy..awesome craftiness world?? You just went up another bazillion notches in my book! Clap clap clap (that's me standing and clapping.. at you).
    Mel :o)
    www.needleandnestdesign.blogspot.com

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  15. Carly AnneJuly 26, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I also used to love back to school shopping. And, I'll admit that I tend to shop more in the fall as an adult for the sake of nostalgia.

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  16. JacquelineJuly 26, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Those shoes are my favorite! I love how short the heel is, I bet they are super super comfortable.
    Love and Turtledoves,
    Jacqueline

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  17. Sailor JulyJuly 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I LOVE that necklace. It's one of my very favorites, because I adore cloudy rainy weather. ♥ And YAY you for homeschooling and doing homeschooling the RIGHT way. ;)

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  18. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I loved loved loved back to school shopping. My grandma would do the same thing - we'd go to the mall and I could pick out one complete outfit, down to the socks and shoes. I still find I have a weakness for cute notebooks, pens, crayons, and other school supplies.

    I think it's great that you homeschool and I'm considering it for my daughter (she's 16 months so I have some time to think about it) - and I would love to hear about your homeschooling adventures. Blog post? Maybe?

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  19. CarrieJuly 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    school was always my 'safe place' i loved it. Getting ready to back was a fab feeling, i still buy stationary when i'm really low :)

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  20. LizJuly 29, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hi there! I just discovered your blog! I love it! I also love your pink outfit from the other day! :)

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