Sometimes, there are some real perks for being a teacher — Teacher Discounts. We get discounts at Barnes and Noble, J. Crew, Apple, Madewell, Banana Republic and at LOFT. Most of the time the discount varies from 5% to 15%, which is just enough to make me feel special.
This week, LOFT is offering a bonus discount, an extra 25% off for teachers. Even more exciting, LOFT contacted me to say that they have a $100 gift card to give away to one of my readers! I’ve never had a company email me before with stuff like this, so it’s pretty exciting to know that this little blog o’ mine is getting some traction. This giveaway is open to US readers only. To enter, just leave a comment below. Keep in mind that the email address you use to post the comment will be the address I use to contact you if the randomizer picks you. Once I get your info (and thank you for reading my blog) I’ll forward your deets to LOFT. I’ll leave it open ’til Friday night.
Update: Congrats Ms. Roberson!
Teachers Have Lives Too! 
Just started reading your blog this past August. Enjoying the fashion, kibitzing, and teacher encouragement. Love your science t-shirts! – a Cali middle school life science teacher
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Started reading because I am a teacher-in-training and I had no idea how to dress for thirteen-year-olds. My idea of work professional is a black t-shirt and baggy cargo khakis. So kinda needed some help so I wouldn’t feel so much like a new teacher (fall 2015, middle schoolers!).
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I’m in teacher training but needed a little teacher-wardrobe-training too. My professional life thus far has been black or navy tees and khaki pants — not what I want to impress on poor middle schoolers. Your fashion has been a gem, because it’s not too high (and out of reach) for me, and still has the down-to-earth quality I prefer. Thank you for everything you do!
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Hmm… the drawback of subbing is that I don’t have a valid teacher ID to take advantage of those discounts, though I certainly made good use of the Barnes & Noble discount in the years I did teach! However, subbing still requires a teaching wardrobe, and mine is in desperate need of an update. I could still make use of a gift card, despite not being eligible for the extra 25% off. And that’s so fun that they contacted you!
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You could probably bring in your paystub to prove you’re a teacher… Just an idea 🙂
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I love you blog! I have only been following for a few months, but it is fabulous!
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I enjoy reading the articles and relate to many of them. It is a great forum for teachers…thank you for taking the time to blog:)
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I have really enjoyed reading you blog and its connection to our teaching community. Thank you for taking the time to blog:)
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I love your blog! It reminds me that you can be a great teacher without losing your sense of style! I’m also a teacher intern (secondary social studies) and those marisa pants are a lifesaver! – amy.linnie@gmail.com
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I love visiting your blog and reading your stories about the kids in your classes
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I’d love to win the loft gift card!!
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I love your blog! I’ve been reading it for about a year and a half. You’ve given me so many great ideas on how to dress like a professional teacher without looking like the stereotype. Love your style and all of your posts about education. I wish there were more blogs like yours.
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How exciting! I’d love to win.
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As your co-teacher, I get to enjoy your sense of style and your sense of fun first hand. I’m a lucky person 🙂 I really enjoy your blogging and I love it that you gave a class in blogging. These kids are now ahead of me!
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Really enjoy reading this blog – keep it up! I also love your sense of style.
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I was thrilled to find your blog! I am a recent reader and an 11th grade, special education English teacher. I am always looking for new inspiration to liven up my wardrobe. I feel a sense of duty, especially to my female students, when it comes to dressing with class and an awareness of contemporary fashion. Your blog is a wonderful inspiration! Thank you for sharing your life with the rest of us!
Best,
Melissa
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This blog is the best! Especially the tips for how to teach and still look hot!! 🙂
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As a teacher and diversity coordinator, I love dressing to be both professional and showcase my personality. Your blog is a great inspiration in terms of the documenting how exhausting and rewarding this craft can be. Thanks for all you do!
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This would be fantastic for school as the seasons are beginning to change! My email is senoritagallagher@gmail.com
Thanks!
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I just started my first teaching job as an 8th grade English teacher. I would love to add some LOFT to my wardrobe!
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You are swimming with the big-time blogger fish now! This is awesome. So are you!
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Wonderful blog! I’ve been following since the beginning, and I’ve loved hearing about your adventures in teaching. 🙂
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Can you do a teacher spotlight makeover? Otherwise I’ll never make it on the b-log.
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Just ordered a ton of stuff from the Loft. Great quality and so cute!
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Ditto Sara. FOR REAL. If I win, you can take me shopping and blog it.
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❤
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Thanks for hosting the contest! I loved your SF post and of course all the fashion!
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Love, love, love reading your blog! Thanks for the great contest op; since finding out about the awesome teacher deals I frequent The Loft–great store!
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I’ve been following your blog for a couple of months now… I’m so glad LOFT took notice of it! Love their wear-to-work clothing!
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Yoooo! It’s Arielle! This is so awesome!
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Yours is the first blog I pinned on Pinterest! Love your style; inspires me in my daily choice of what to wear to school…fun & funky!
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*fingers crossed* 🙂
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Wishing and hoping I’m the lucky one…I need some new clothes for work!
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My teaching wardrobe default is also black and white…it started to get a bit boring. Thanks for your ideas!
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