Fall Fashion Day 3

Today was not my best effort.

It all started with our springer spaniel scratching at my door sometime that was way too early in the morning.  Then, of course, my door was open and I could hear everything my dad did with his morning.

And the dog kept bugging me to scratch her.

With that my plans for a shower before work and plenty of time to pick out an outfit flew out the window.  Instead I hit snooze, a few times.

That isn't to say I don't like my outfit.  It just isn't as put together as I had imagined.  You'll notice I'm lacking in the accessory department.  What you can't see is how badly my hair needs to be washed.

This look is pretty standard for me at work.  I have to layer to handle walking around outside and transition into the classroom.

All that said, there are definitely things I like about this outfit.  My fall-splurge boots are back in action.  The sweater is lovely.  And I'm pretty much in love with my new bag.

I really love the detailing on the sweater.  And the color is a beautiful brown-gray.  And it's soft.  Did I mention I love it?

Em Jae had commented on my bed spread on Day 1.  It's actually a quilt made by my mother.  One of the benefits of living at home is that I've gotten a few things made by my mother.

She also made me this lap quilt.  I wish you could see all the fabulous fabrics in this quilt.  So lovely.

You want to know what made my day today...this:

Yum!

Outfit details:
Jacket - Northface, many years ago
Sweater - Gap ($8)
Black pashmina - no idea, Macy's ?
Boyfriend jeans (stuffed into my boots) - Gap ($20)
Boots - Steve Madden at DSW ($90)
Computer bag - J'tote ($75)

P.S. Mostly because Blogger doesn't allow replies to comments, I took the picture in my header this summer at my cousin's wedding as they were leaving.  I used one of Pioneer's Woman actions on it in Photoshop, but I can't remember which one.

P.P.S. I'll try to be less whiney tomorrow.  Promise.