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  • How to Style Women’s Tailored Shorts For Summer
    June 12, 2023
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    How to Style Women’s Tailored Shorts For Summer

    One trend that I am loving this summer is women’s tailored shorts.  They are so clean and classic! A good…

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Online Thrift Shopping at GoodwillFinds!
    June 1, 2023
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    Everything You Need to Know About Online Thrift Shopping at GoodwillFinds!

    Did you know you can shop for unique, Pinterest-inspired pieces on GoodwillFinds? Last week, I shared a reel on Instagram…

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  • Easy Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe
    May 24, 2023
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    Easy Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe

    **If you are looking for my 2025 summer capsule, you can find it here. I am so excited to share…

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  • Affordable Girls Trip Outfit Ideas by Destination
    May 10, 2023
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    Affordable Girls Trip Outfit Ideas by Destination

    Does anyone have a girls trip planned this summer? My friends and I have been throwing the idea around to…

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  • How to Build a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget- What You Actually Need in Your Maternity Wardrobe Capsule
    April 25, 2023
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    How to Build a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget- What You Actually Need in Your Maternity Wardrobe Capsule

    In case you are wondering, no I am not pregnant, nor do I plan on having any more babies. My…

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  • How to Wear White Cropped Flare Pants for Spring
    April 19, 2023
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    How to Wear White Cropped Flare Pants for Spring

    It has been a few weeks since I last posted on the blog, but I am glad to be back…

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A week of fall workwear outfit ideas! 🍂 I had A week of fall workwear outfit ideas! 🍂

I had a lot of fun putting together these workwear outfits! Which outfit is your favorite? 

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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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