CCTM Back to School
We made it. We had a successful week of 3rd grade, I have THE ABSOLUTE sweetest class of 5th graders in the world, and Coach Cain was asked a million and two times if he was “Mrs. Cain’s husband.” Not to mention we survived volleyball practice, late football nights, and an upset two year old because he can’t leave school and go directly to Daddy’s field. We are truly thriving in the Cain House. Thriving.
I also somehow managed to cook dinner every night, make it to the 5am club, and wear something CCTM each day.
If you’re new here…. CCTM is the “brand” of Mrs. Cain. See, I am HERE for the “Coastal Grandma” trend. But I live far from the coast, and I am not a grandma. My students said I am very Comfy Cozy Teacher Mom. So last year the brand was named. CCTM. I am going to wear it to school then I need it to feel like pjs…. be loose fitting, and comfortable. When I jump from chair to chair I need to have full body movement capability. (Only students will understand.) If you are VERY new here I am the co-owner of Two Hidden Gems. Part of my job with that little business is to promote our gems. This brings us to the daily classroom mirror selfies. This brought us to the emails and messages asking for links so you too can be CCTM all day. It is the life I tell you. THE LIFE.
Here we go.
I could LIVE in this blue skort . It is long enough for school, has shorts, and never needs an iron. Highly suggest. I wear it weekly.
This ruffle top is for sure a new favorite. I love anything ruffles. Always need the ruffles.
Dream Shoes. Don’t hate me. They are an investment. I am 35, and golly man my feet hurt. I am to the age that I can’t wear flat shoes. I need support. These are for sure teacher approved. They are a great quality brand, and I feel like I will wear them for years. A splurge for sure… but your feet are worth it.
I literally cannot provide a single link. I got the top this summer from a boutique in Atlanta. The pants are from a local boutique: Houndstooth and Pearls if you are local. The shoes were a fun summer purchase from Sole. Again, if you are local…. Sole in Perry is the BEST! And man oh man… those gems though. Yellow perfection. We call this a staple statement. Those are the ones Brandi sells as a staple, but they are valued as a statement. She loves to stress me like that.
More Sole shoes, and more Houndstooth. Pants were from last year. They are wide leg and pull on. Can anything get any better?! BUT THE GEMS! They are statements and make a statement for sure!
We are starting a new thing: Teacher Tee Thursday. Tell your teachers. Chair jumping and desk standing is done best in outfits that could literally pass for pjs… but really aren’t. (Most of the time, ok?!)
I was sent these PANTS to review. The company said: “We feel these fit your style.” They are smocked waist, pull on, wide leg, and purple. Yes. That is my style. I am 5’7 and the length is perfect. PLUS THEY HAVE POCKETS.
The most teacher shoe of teacher shoes. If you know a teacher, buy her these. This is THE best teacher shoe in the whole wide world. If you are not a teacher, you still need them.
I also think I saved my favorite outfit for last. My favorite pants that I ask Coach to wash twice a week because I wear them SO much. They are 2 years old and I swear I will wear them to my own retirement
This sweater shirt. Y’all. It is the BEST top. It is super soft, I feel it is VERY flattering, and it will go with about 58987 gems I have. If you buy one thing to transition into fall… this may be it. I just went and bought two more colors because I loved it that much.
