My Go To Teacher Bag

Happy Monday! I am back to teaching today as last week I finally had spring break! I wanted to share with you my go to teacher bag. Now I know what you're thinking, why do you need a bag for teaching? But let me tell you...I have so many papers and agendas that get hauled back and forth with me to school that I needed something to keep me organized.

My solution...DIAPER BAGS! I have found that diaper bags make the best teacher bags. They make for super easy organization and most of the time they are super durable. Now a little disclaimer, I started off the year with the Skip Hop Chelsea Downtown Satchel. However, around Thanksgiving I hurt my back pretty bad and was not able to carry the load on only one shoulder, so I've had to switch to diaper backpacks! And I'm so glad that I did.

My current bag is the Skip Hop Forma Backpack and it is the best purchase I've ever made. Not only is it a lightweight fabric, but it offers the convenience of being able to organize everything from my laptop to papers that need to be graded to my ridiculous amount of colored pens. Everything has a spot in this backpack!

I was just on Skip Hop's website recently and they have introduced two new backpacks that I cannot wait to get my hands on! Because who doesn't love a stylish, yet functional bag for work! :)

Do you have an unusual go to work bag? 

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Day to Night with AUrate New York

Being a high school teacher, one of the things that can be difficult sometimes is wearing an outfit that can transition from day to night. During the day it has to be functional because you are constantly walking around the classroom and kneeling down to the students level and at night it has to be sophisticated and professional for performances or activities that might involve interacting with parents. I have found that the kind of jewelry that I wear is the key to transitioning my outfits from day to night.

I've put together some of my favorite outfits that I could easily take from day to night!

I recently came across AUrate New York online and I could not be more in love with their simplistic jewelry and earrings. Even better for each piece of jewelry you purchase at AUrate, an economically underprivileged child will receive a book.

What are some of your favorite looks to take from day to night?

"The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein


Thank you to AUrate New York for inspiring this post. 

Summer Must-Haves Part 2

So today it's all about two of my favorite things...shoes and sunglasses! I am very much an accessories girl and I can never have too many pairs of shoes or sunglasses. Mixing in some fun shoes and sunglasses this summer into the daily mix is the perfect way to spruce up your style this season.

Let me first introduce you to DITTO. If you haven't heard about them, now is the time because they are amazing. Their Endless Eyewear program works similarly to a subscription box, but the product is designer sunglasses! For $24 a month, you receive an endless rotation of designer eyewear. Pick your favorite pair, and they send them to you. Keep them for an unlimited amount of time. When you're ready, order your next pair. Send back the last pair when you receive your new pair and enjoy the endless rotation of your favorite sunglasses! It really is an amazing program and allows you to wear designer sunglasses for less...I know I'm in! Check out some of my summer faves...

Top to Bottom: Jason Wu | Ray-Ban | Karen Walker | Valley Eyewear | Westward Leaning | Valley Eyewear 

Now you can't have the perfect summer outfit without adding the perfect pair of shoes! My go-to for comfy, yet chic summer shoes is Franco Sarto. It's a brand I know and trust and one that consistently has just what I'm looking for. And probably the best part about Franco Sarto shoes is that I can walk miles in them and they never seem to give me any problems. Here are some of my summer faves...

Ara Sandal | Gracia 2 Sandal | Ravenna Espadrille | Lariza Wedge

What are some of your must-haves this summer?

"A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve." -  Joseph Joubert  

Summer Must-Haves Part 1

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July celebrations and their long weekend. Lucky for me I don't have class until tomorrow, so I'm still enjoying my extra long weekend! This week I am going to be bringing you my summer must-haves and what better way to start than with jewelry. Jewelry is such an easy accessory to add on to any outfit and makes the perfect way to spruce up your wardrobe this summer!

I'd like to introduce you to Kinsley Armelle! Quality jewelry with a custom hand made look. Unique designs at a realistic price point. These are all ways to describe the wonderful jewelry that is Kinsley Armelle. Take a look below at some of their Summer Collection and Best Sellers!

If you're looking for some inspiration on how to stack your bracelets, you have to check out the Kinsley Armelle Instagram. Here are some of my faves...

All of the jewelry seen above can be purchased at KinsleyArmelle.com. And they even have a page where you can shop Instagram making it super easy to find ways to stack your new favorite bracelets!

Shop Kinsley Armelle and use my code KINDLY20 for 20% off your purchase! You won't regret it! Stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2 of my Summer Must-Haves!

"Freedom means the opportunity to be what we never thought we would be." - Daniel J. Boorstin

Thank you to Kinsley Armelle for inspiring this post! 

4th of July Inspiration with Show Me Your Mumu

I do not know how I have just found the amazingness that is Show Me Your Mumu! This brand is undeniably chic and is perfect for a breezy summer dress or a rockin' romper. They have an amazing selection and I just had to share with you some of their pieces that would be perfect for the 4th of July next week.

You can find all these great outfits and more on at ShowMeYourMumu.com! I know they are definitely the top of my list!

How are you spending the 4th of July? What will you be wearing?

"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." - Phyllis Diller

Kindly With K was not given products or compensation to publish this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

New Year's Eve Style

New Year's Eve is tomorrow and that means that it's time to talk about what to wear! I am all for a nice dress to ring in the New Year and I found the perfect site to find one. River Island is one of the UK's most loved brands and I wish they would open a storefront here in the U.S., but until then we can shop online! They are your one stop shop for your New Year's Eve look. Here are some of my top picks for what to wear on NYE...

Light Blue Bead Embellished Maxi Dress

Black Lace Bodycon Bardot Dress

Green Jacquard Pattern Bodycon Midi Dress

Coral Pink Abstract Print Bardot Midi Dress

Black Sparkly Open Back Bodycon Dress

Cream Bouclé Swing Dress

Black Sparkly Sequin Bodycon Party Dress

Cream Boucle Swing Dress

Grey Fringed Swing Dress

What will you be rocking tomorrow night?!

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." - Helen Keller

Officially Winter

Did you know that yesterday was the official First Day of Winter? It was also the Winter Solstice which means it was the shortest day of the year! That means it is time to break out of the fall hues and step into the cozy blues and fiery reds.

Transitioning from fall to winter can be fairly simply because a lot of the time we can just switch up our accessories while still keeping our basics. Take your basic black dress for instance...

Winter is also a great time to explore some amazing color combinations! Pairing your favorite lingerie with your makeup is also another great way to welcome winter. And I'm sure the gentlemen in your life will appreciate your coordinating accessories!

 

Adore Me is a disruptive e-commerce lingerie startup redefining sexy lingerie to make beautiful fashion affordable to every body. Based in NYC, Adore Me has grown from a founder with a dream to a company of 50 employees across the US and Europe. In 2014, Adore Me ranked No. 49 on the Inc.500 list of fastest-growing companies in America, topping the charts as No. 2 fastest growing company in retail and No. 3 fastest-growing company in NYC!

They the perfect stop for your transition into your wintertime cozy lingerie!

How do you transition to winter? What are your secrets?

"It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are." - Rumi

Thank you to Adore Me for inspiring this post.

Fall Closet Staple: Leopard

With a couple weeks left of fall, I just had to share one of my favorite closet staples...LEOPARD! I like to say that a little leopard goes a long way. It is the perfect accent to any outfit and any color. My favorite go-to leopard items are my leopard scarf and my leopard flats. You literally can never go wrong!

BP Leopard Print Fringe Oblong Scarf | Topshop Leopard Print Faux Fur Swing Coat | Kate Spade Chaplin Drive Leopard Heloise | Autograf New York Leopard Printed Pony Hair Women's Italian Handmade Pointy Toe Flats, Regina | Street Level Reversible Faux Leather Tote 

What are your favorite ways to add leopard into your outfits?

"Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless." - Thomas A. Edison