"Create" Your OWN Style...

Well, here you are, ready to join in this journey of personal style with us. So, where do we start? First things first, have an honest conversation with yourself. What are you happy about with your style, body-and what are you not happy with? Focus then, on what works for YOU. Remember, everyone has a different sense of "style." Yours is personal. If you love your amazing arms, then show them off with a tank. If its your legs you love, then show em' off! Amazing things can be done to transform your body, this is where the word "Create" comes into play. Proportion, color, and even your own fabulous attitude towards yourself can amp up any outfit! As Nina Garcia (Fashion editor of Elle) has said in her fabulous book, "The Little Black Book of Style," (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Black-Book-Style/dp/0061234907) "Style is a deeply personal expression of who you are, and every time you dress, you are asserting a part of yourself." Very wise words Nina! Let's begin "Creating!"

Cheers!

Crayons and Cashmere

Crayons and Cashmere....

Wow! We are finally here, in this blogging world! "We" are Erin and Malis, two very stylish, or so we are told, teachers who love to share our passion for everything that IS style, beauty, and fashion. We've decided to start this blog after many, many years of sharing our love of style, and advice with each other, and coworkers... other teachers that just needed that boost to "glamify" themselves. We've never understood why some teachers, and administrative professionals, feel the need to dress "down" for work. Just because someone teaches in an elementary school does not deem it necessary to wear sweats to work. Parents and students might perceive the teacher in the wrong way, if presenting themselves this way. We know, we know..... "but students wipe their hands (and sometimes boogers;/) on me!" Well, wipe them off your nicely tailored slacks, or guess what...well-fitting JEANS. Yes, teachers are the very lucky few that usually CAN get away with wearing jeans to work! "But I can't afford...." We both live with our teacher salaries, and understand that it is not the best paying job in the world, but there are many stylish wardrobe choices out there for every budget, from Target to Nordstrom. Hello? Have you seen "Isaach Mizrahi" for Target?! His pieces are beautiful, and very affordable! Sometimes the choices are in our very own closets, and we just need someone to remind us. Shopping in your own clostet is the best! It's priceless....literally!
Our title, "Crayons and Cashmere" promotes the correlation of sophistication and fun! We are here to share our passion with, not only "teachers," but anyone out there that would love to "Glam it up" a bit. This is about loving yourself, wanting to feel amazing, no matter your circumstances. Our ideas may not be for everyone, but for those of you who will listen, we are so thrilled to share our ideas and thoughts with you. "Style" can be defined in many ways, to many people. We all have our own style..... wouldn't it be wonderful to find yours and share it with the world? Glam it up!!