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Hi, my name is Katie! I’m a 5’1 mom of two who believes that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to have the wardrobe of your dreams. I want to help you build a wardrobe that you will love, without breaking the bank! Follow along for realistic outfit ideas, capsule wardrobes, petite style tips and so much more!
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Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2026: 20 Pieces, 120 Easy to Style Outfits
I’m SO excited to share my everyday, mom-friendly capsule wardrobe for fall 2026! This is one of my favorite capsules to put together because there are so many ways to layer, mix, and match for fall. I chose 20 versatile…
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What I’ve Been Wearing This Summer: Easy Summer Mom Outfits
I feel like every year around this time, I get the itch to round up all the outfits I’ve been…
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What I Wore on Our Lake Vacation in Wisconsin (Summer Vacation Outfits to Copy)
My family and I just got back from a week-long vacation in Suamico, Wisconsin. I did my best to document…
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What I Wore: Caribbean Cruise Outfit Ideas for Moms
My family and I just got back from a 7-night cruise, and I’m excited to share all my Caribbean cruise…
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Elevated Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2026
It’s time for another mom-friendly seasonal capsule wardrobe! I know some of you were disappointed when I decided to skip…
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