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  • Affordable Holiday Outfits from Target
    November 21, 2023
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    Affordable Holiday Outfits from Target

    The holiday season is the one time of the year that I love to elevate my usual neutral attire with…

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  • How to Style Chelsea Boots with Bottoms
    November 6, 2023
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    How to Style Chelsea Boots with Bottoms

    Chelsea boots have been a popular style of boot for the last couple of years and they are one of…

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    October 17, 2023
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    Disney Inspired Easy DIY Mom Halloween Costumes

    When it comes to Halloween costumes, I find DIY Halloween costumes to be the most creative and fun! They always…

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  • Trends to Try- 6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits for Fall
    October 9, 2023
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    Trends to Try- 6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits for Fall

    Over the years, my closet has seen its fair share of denim skirts. From the A-line button-front denim skirts or…

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  • How to Wear Color- Mustard Yellow
    September 21, 2023
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  • The Ultimate Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023
    September 14, 2023
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    The Ultimate Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023

    I am back by popular demand with another mom capsule wardrobe post for you! It seems like just last week…

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What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Then ✨ It’s What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Then ✨

It’s time to update another outfit I wore during my early years of blogging and recreate it with the pieces I currently own in my closet. 

For this look I refreshed the pieces, but kept the same outfit formula. Gray/black jeans + chambray shirt + cardigan + boots

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What I wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! What I wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 

3 Things I have been loving this week! 
1️⃣Button-down shirt 👕 
2️⃣ Detroit sports! 🏈⚾️
3️⃣ The Life of a Showgirl 🧡✨

What have you been loving this week? 

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What I wore on this beautiful October Saturday! 🍂

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I’m loving these green pants from @onequince! Th I’m loving these green pants from @onequince! They are so comfortable and a great fall staple to have in your wardrobe! 

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I shared a lot of good stuff in September! Here ar I shared a lot of good stuff in September! Here are some of my favorites from the month! 

Which is your favorite? 

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If you’re looking to add some fun prints to your If you’re looking to add some fun prints to your wardrobe this fall, then @maurices has you covered! 🍂#ad 

I’m loving these 3 looks!  Each one shows just how easy it is to mix prints into your everyday style. Which outfit would you wear first?

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What I wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! What I wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 

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I’m going to my first Lion’s game this weekend I’m going to my first Lion’s game this weekend!! 💙💙🦁 I’m excited to wear my new Lion’s sweatshirt from @abercrombie! 

Which outfit is your favorite? 

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