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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
    How to Wear it, Outfits, Style Tips, trends to try

    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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  • What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now
    March 2, 2023
    Outfits, Style Tips, What I Wore Then vs. Now

    What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now

    It has been a minute since I last shared a “What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now” blog…

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  • What I Wore: Cute Mom Outfits to Copy This Winter
    February 23, 2023
    Daily Outfits, Mom Style, Outfits, What I Wore, Winter Outfits

    What I Wore: Cute Mom Outfits to Copy This Winter

    If you follow along with me on Instagram, you may have caught my weekly “What I Wore as a SAHM”…

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤 Today I a What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤

Today I am recreating this outfit I wore in the fall of 2017! It’s made with simple wardrobe staples, but the silhouettes in my wardrobe have changed a bit. 

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I’m loving these corduroy pants from @onequince! T I’m loving these corduroy pants from @onequince! They are the perfect color for fall and just back in stock in all colors.🍂

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What I wore last week as a 42-year old mom of 2! What I wore last week as a 42-year old mom of 2!

I skipped my Saturday outfit because I wasn’t feeling great that day and stayed in sweats all day. But everything I wore is here! 

Which day is you favorite?

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4 Ways I am styling these wide-leg black jeans fro 4 Ways I am styling these wide-leg black jeans from @target! Let me know which look is your favorite! 

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! Today I’m What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 

Today I’m updating an outfit from the fall of 2019! I’m staying true to the outfit formal and colors, but I’m switching out some silhouettes for a modern look. 

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5 petite- friendly jeans under $50! 👖 At 5’1, it’ 5 petite- friendly jeans under $50! 👖

At 5’1, it’s not always easy to find petite-friendly jeans, that also feel great on. These 5 budget-friendly pairs of jeans are definitely worth checking out! 

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What I Wore this week as a 40+ year old mom of 2! What I Wore this week as a 40+ year old mom of 2! 🤍

It was a fun and productive week! The weather was perfect for outfits! Here’s what I wore! 

Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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If you’re looking for pants that feel like athleis If you’re looking for pants that feel like athleisure but look elevated, then this is for you! 👖

I tried @halara’s petite-friendly pants and I’m giving you my honest review — fit, comfort, and how I’d style each pair on my 5’1” frame!

My full try-on review is on my YouTube channel 🎥
🔗https://youtu.be/IbpqJFuwa18?is=twePSDZVeFErSMUv

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#halara #petitepants #petitestyle
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