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

    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
    Outfits, Style Tips, Travel

    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
    Capsule Wardrobes, Maternity Style, Mom Style

    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
    How to Wear it, Outfits, Spring Fashion, Style Tips

    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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  • How to Create an Effortless, Mom-Friendly Spring Capsule Wardrobe
    March 22, 2023
    Capsule Wardrobes, Spring Capsules

    How to Create an Effortless, Mom-Friendly Spring Capsule Wardrobe

    The wait is finally over! My spring capsule wardrobe for 2023 is finally here! Creating an effortless, versatile wardrobe capsule…

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  • How to Wear Olive Green Pants- From Work to Weekend
    March 12, 2023
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    How to Wear Olive Green Pants- From Work to Weekend

    I am loving these cropped wide-leg olive green pants from Old Navy. They have been on my best-seller list every…

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Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
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Amazon summer finds! ☀️ I’m loving these summer s Amazon summer finds! ☀️

I’m loving these summer staples from Amazon! They are perfect for vacations you have planned or just everyday wear! 

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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! 🤍

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

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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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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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