Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Pineapple Punch

Seemingly mundane objects can evoke different thoughts, reactions and memories in people. Say for example, the unassuming pineapple. When my father-in-law saw this pineapple skirt, he told me I should wear it when a certain relative he is not too fond of comes to visit and it's time for her to go home. You see, traditionally in the South, hosts put a pineapple in the guest's room to signify that it's time for the guest to leave. For me, pineapples remind me of a class I taught a few years ago that was obsessed with my wardrobe. I had another pineapple skirt that I occasionally wore to school and somehow that became a symbol of our class. In fact, they even did a yearbook feature about their favorite teacher and bought a pineapple for the picture, which represented the "eccentric" wardrobe of their teacher, yours truly. The things that end up having a lasting impression on students often amazes me; they won't remember what deus ex machina is, but they will remember what you wore last Tuesday!



My husband also makes fun of my "addiction" to pineapples, which I am putting in quotation marks because I have all of two items with pineapples. Actually, now that I think about it, the number is a bit higher, maybe 4 or 5, but that hardly qualifies as an addiction! Unfortunately, this maxi skirt from Ann Taylor is no longer available, but below I have selected some other pineapple themed items for those of you who may also be harboring your own addiction to pineapples.




Skirt: Ann Taylor
Shirt: H&M similar here
Shoes: Kate Spade similar here and here
Bag: Channel Cerf Tote budget version here
Sunglasses: Prada here
Necklace: LOFT




Linking Up With: Sheela Goh, Fabulous Friday

11 comments:

  1. Gorgeous. I love the skirt and your styling is perfection!

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  2. That is such a fun skirt! I like the print mixing with the striped tee too, great piece to wear with it.

    Never knew about the tradition of putting a pineapple in a room either - how funny!


    Away From The Blue Blog

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  3. I seriously loved your stories about pineapples, your f-i-l is hilarious and isn't it funny what kids observe/remember? The important things, am I right? Also, you looks gorgeous, I really love your hair up! Have a safe, fun and happy 4th beautiful girl! XO -Kim

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  4. That skirt is great and love the black and white stripes with it.

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  5. Spectacular skirt !!!
    Ha, for us, when you want someone to leave, you supposedly take the broom and place it behind the door.
    Pineapples where I am from remind us of a dictator we had 20 years ago. He had acne when young and in demonstrations against him he was referred to as Pineapple face-

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  6. I love the pineapple skirt, and I have to say I always paid attention to what my teachers wore too (especially if they had fun wardrobes like yours!). This one is so cute with the stripes--such a fun print mix!
    Shea | www.shealennon.com

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  7. That skirt is so fun! Love pineapple prints!

    Abby | Life in the Fash Lane

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  8. I don't know why pineapple prints are so adorable, but they just are! This skirt is AMAZING! I love the color and the giant pineapple print is magnificent. Styled with the striped tee is absolute perfection. This is one of my favorite outfits ever of any blogger that I follow! I want all of these pieces for my own! Gah...swooning.

    I would love for you to stop by and link it up On the Edge of the Week! Have a fabulous week.

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com/on-the-edge-of-the-week-link-up-4-and-tee-shirt-giveaway/

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  9. Awwww KATIE I missed out on this gorgeous skirt from Ann Taylor. I waited for it to go on sale and then my local store only had a size 8 left which was so big. For reference, what size are you wearing? I bought anything with pineapple for the first time this year: a necklace and a couple of graphic tees. Love your styling of this skirt, your story here and what your sweet students remember about you. They have such a bold stylish teacher!

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    1. I am wearing a size 4, which was all they had left when I ordered it from the website. My normal size is a 4 in skirts, but I would say this runs a little bit big. You could probably size down one size in this one. I hope that helps!

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