Well, fast forward a few months and it feel SO RIGHT! This capsule collection has been such a fun project to work on. I have always dreamed of doing something like this so when Zoe from Finding July reached out and asked if I would be interested I was all in! There are 5 pieces, one two piece set which is absolutely freaking adorable, and four dresses which are also just the absolute cutest. For real, I can’t decided which is my favourite!

While putting together this collection, my prairie roots were my biggest inspiration. From the mustard yellow, sage green, and oatmeal colours reflecting the crops my family grows, to the dresses being named after small towns throughout Saskatchewan, there are prairie influences found throughout each piece.

As I was selecting the pieces for this collection I had a few things that I kept in the back of my mind. In fact, these factors are in my mind as I’m doing any shopping:

1.) Versatile. This is so important to me. I try to only spend my money on things I know I will get a tonne of wear out of.
2.) Affordable. We all work hard for our money and I want to be respectful of that! All of these dress are under $100!
3.) Comfortable. I love dressing up but it is just as important to me that I am comfortable in what I’m wearing!

Ok, enough of me chatting… let’s get to the dresses! Oh, before we start for size reference I am 5’4″, I typically wear a size 25 or 26 in jeans depending on the amount of stretch, and a size 2 or 4 in dresses.

The Ray
Although it’s hard to pick a favourite, this was the one that caught my attention first so I named it after my hometown, Raymore.  This babydoll style dress has a feminine and flirty feel to it and because it is uber comfortable, it’s one that I reach for often.  It comes in two colours mustard and blush. I’m wearing a size small. This dress is meant to have an oversized feel but because the fabric drapes beautifully it is still very flattering.  The buttons are functional so if you are a breast feeding mama this dress makes life a whole lot easier for you!

The Haddington Checkered Babydoll Dress
This dress is VERY similar to The Ray Babydoll but has a few slight differences. The pattern is obviously different but the sleeve length is slightly shorter and doesn’t have an elastic, the fabric is a touch lighter, and the buttons are wooden! Again, very similar but slightly different. I absolutely love the pattern of this dress, it is subtle yet makes a bit of a statement.

The Kincaid Tunic
This is what I imagine to be the perfect mom-ing outfit… again, don’t hold me to this, the only kid I have has four furry paws but from what I have heard this would make a great mom uniform! It’s a great length, it hits me just above the knee. The buttons on this dress are also functioning which makes it easy to take on and off, again making it perfect for new mamas! The Kindcaid comes in three colours: sage, oatmeal, and black! I can’t wait to wear this teaching with a denim jacket over top to cover the spaghetti straps, or if you’re not into a denim jacket it could be layered with a white t shirt underneath!

The Vanguard:
I love a good midi dress and this is no exception. It is lightweight but don’t worry it’s not sheer and just like the rest of the dresses, the buttons are functioning! This dress can easily be dressed up with heels and some accessories for a summer wedding or shower but can also be thrown on over your bathing suit and worn barefoot down to the beach making it the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe!

The Maryfield Two Piece Set
The second I laid my eyes on this set I knew it had to be a part of the collection! It is just darling, honestly that is the best word to describe it! Whether you decide to wear it as a set or separately you’ll LOVE this! Anytime I wear this set I get tons of compliments and you will too! 

And that’s all! I hope you guys love this collection as much as I do. Because this is our first collection together the quantities are limited so if there’s something you want make sure to grab it! Thank you so much for all the love and support with this new adventure- I honestly just freaking love you all SOO much!!!

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“At Everlane, we want the right choice to be as easy as putting on a great T-shirt. That’s why we partner with the best, ethical factories around the world. Source only the finest materials. And share those stories with you—down to the true cost of every product we make. It’s a new way of doing things. We call it Radical Transparency.”

One of my favourite things about shopping online with Everlane is when you click on an item, there is an option to see their factories.  When you click on see the factory a new window opens up and shows you the facility the clothes you are about the purchase are made in.  Clean, bright, well organized, and full of adults working to make your clothes for a fair wage.

With jeans as low as $99 dollars, tops under $25 ,and everything in between, you’re sure to find an outfit for every occasion.  Not only does Everlane put transparency at the forefront of everything they do, they also give back.  In fact, right now all profits from the 100% Human crew neck t-shirts and sweaters are going to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

Spring is here and we’ll soon (well hopefully) be able to run free like little bunnies frolicking in the grass after a LONGGG winter! Haha, ok maybe that’s a bit much but you get what I’m trying to say! I’m excited to go outside in warmer weather and you know what that means… slides without snow sneaking in, swapping puffer jackets for gorgeous lightweight trench coats, and not having to worry about bare ankles showing!   This full Everlane head to toe look is made up of quality basics, which I try my best to build my wardrobe around.  Classic like these will not only last the test of time in your closet, they will also be the quality pieces your reach for day after day.

This Drape Trench can elevate any outfit, whether you decide to pair it with these Black Straight Leg Crop Pants, Air Cami, Form Bag, and Day Loafer Mule like I did here, or a little black dress and heels, you’re sure to turn heads!
If you’ve been following me for a while, you will know that I used to be a teacher.  One tip I always suggested was investing in a nice pair of quality flats.  I love wearing heels as much as anyone but it’s key to have a pair of flats to change into around 2:00pm… these loafers are absolutely perfect.

Many of you often reach out and ask for suggestions on a good work bag.  It takes a lot to find the perfect bag to carry to a from work. If you’re like me you want it to fit your laptop, wallet, lunch, water bottle and a few other goodies but you also don’t wan it to be too big! This bag is just that. It fits all my essentials, looks super sleek and stylish and is durable.  This genuine leather bag has a sturdy adjustable strap that allows you to carry a heavy load without worry!

Special thanks to Everlane for sponsoring this this post! And thank YOU for supporting all of the brands I love to work with on Teach Me Style, I couldn’t do it without you! All clothing items featured in this post were gifted by Everlane.

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The sassy cheetah sweater– I’m not going to lie, I’m starting to get a little concerned with my obsession with cheetah print, lol #cantstopwontstop
It is just so fun and to be fair this one is not your typical cheetah print- the pink cuffs and blue give it a bit more of a sassy feel and if you know me, you know I’m into sassy!
This sweater is on the thicker side, it’s not itchy (non of the sweaters featured are) and I would say it fits true to size!

The anti Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day Sweater–  Perhaps it’s the teacher in me but I’m always thinking about spirit days,  and although I LOVED them when I was teaching, I know there are people out there who don’t. This sweater is made for those people!

Baby Blue Star Sleeve Sweater- I love this sweater because from the front it looks like a classic baby blue sweater, but turn to the side and it’s a fun little surprise!  This sweater is great for layering especially under a vest!

The Color Block Sweater- I don’t like to pick favourites, but if I had to choose one, this would be it. I love how thin it is (don’t worry it’s not see through) it’s not clingy, and it fits just right.   I love that it can be worn alone or under a blazer with the cuff showing on the sleeve!

I’m wearing my heart on my sleeve sweater- can you tell I’m having trouble coming up with fun names for these sweaters… haha! This sweater is very similar to the color block one shown above. It’s the same fabric, non clingy, soft…but not itchy!

I know this blog post is titled Sweater Szn but I saw this graphic tee on their website and I had to have it. I love that it is distressed…it has holes in it, those are intentional. I ordered a large as I wanted it to fit on the bigger side.

Check out their entire online store as they are constantly adding new styles!

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