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  • How to Wear Coated Black Jeans All Winter
    January 29, 2024
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    How to Wear Coated Black Jeans All Winter

    Last month, my coated black jeans from maurices were among the top-selling items, and it’s no wonder – these pants…

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  • 4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations to Make Getting Dressed Easy
    January 17, 2024
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    4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations to Make Getting Dressed Easy

    January is always a tough month for me when it comes to styling outfits. I always feel like cold weather…

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  • How to Wear Brown Chelsea Boots
    January 3, 2024
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    How to Wear Brown Chelsea Boots

    Happy 2024 my friends! Today I am talking all about how to wear brown Chelsea boots. I have had today’s…

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  • The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2023
    December 4, 2023
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    The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2023

    It’s time for another capsule wardrobe post! Today we are talking all about winter style. Winter can be a long…

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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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    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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Hi, my names Katie, a mom and style blogger on a mission to help women build a wardrobe they love on a budget!

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thriftywifehappylife

Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
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As a mom of 2, I like to make getting dressed in t As a mom of 2, I like to make getting dressed in the summer super easy! These staples from @onequince are always in my summer wardrobe.

A wear-anywhere dress is a must for me! Something that can be dressed up or down and worn for almost any occasion. This gauzy gingham dress checks that box perfectly 👗

An athletic dress is my favorite throw-on-and-go piece for summer, especially on hot days. I love the style and quality of this one 🏃‍♀️

And I always need a good go-to black one-piece swimsuit. This one is exactly my style 🖤

Let me know in the comments if any of these are your summer staples too! ✨

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6 Petite-Friendly Pants I’m Loving This Spring! 🌸 6 Petite-Friendly Pants I’m Loving This Spring! 🌸

All of these pants are under $50, and most come in regular lengths (except for the last pair). Let me know which one is your favorite!

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What I Wore Then vs. Now! 🖤 It’s been a while sin What I Wore Then vs. Now! 🖤

It’s been a while since I last recreated one of my outfits from my early blogging days. This casual look has been on my radar for a while, so today I’m sharing how I would style it in 2026! ✨

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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! 🤍

I’ve been busy this week! Baseball ⚾️season has started so I am mixing in some comfy baseball field outfits with my normal everyday outfits! 

Here’s what I wore this week! Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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#dailyoutfits #momoutfits #realoutfits
4 Amazon Bathing Suit Cover Ups 👙 I'm obsessed wi 4 Amazon Bathing Suit Cover Ups 👙

I'm obsessed with coverups to elevate my summer style! Here are 4 of my faves that I'll be wearing nonstop this summer. Which one do you love?

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Investing in quality accessories is one of the way Investing in quality accessories is one of the ways I build an intentional wardrobe. I’ve been loving the brand @ericjavits for their timeless, versatile pieces that you can wear year after year with so many different outfits.👛 #ad 

These summer accessories add the perfect touch of texture and polish to even the simplest looks. 

✨You can shop the Spring/Summer 2026 collection at ericjavits.com. Use the code KATHERINE for 10% off site wide! 

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What I wore last week during our stay home spring What I wore last week during our stay home spring break vacation! 🖤

I want to normalize that not everyone goes on vacation for spring break. Our family typically avoids traveling during the most expensive times of the year to travel, so spring break is spent locally. 

It was actually a really nice week! We had some fun times together! Here’s what I wore! 

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#ootd #dailyoutfits #wiwtw #momstyle
March Best Sellers! ✨ These top sellers just happ March Best Sellers! ✨

These top sellers just happen to be some of my favorite things as well! Which is your favorite? 

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#bestsellers #springstyle #outfutideas #walmartfinds #quince
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