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  • What I’ve Been Wearing This Summer: Easy Summer Mom Outfits
    August 2, 2026
    Mom Style, Summer Outfits, What I Wore

    What I’ve Been Wearing This Summer: Easy Summer Mom Outfits

    I feel like every year around this time, I get the itch to round up all the outfits I’ve been…

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  • What I Wore on Our Lake Vacation in Wisconsin (Summer Vacation Outfits to Copy)
    July 12, 2026
    Mom Style, Summer Outfits, Travel, What I Wore

    What I Wore on Our Lake Vacation in Wisconsin (Summer Vacation Outfits to Copy)

    My family and I just got back from a week-long vacation in Suamico, Wisconsin. I did my best to document…

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  • What I Wore: Caribbean Cruise Outfit Ideas for Moms
    June 20, 2026
    Cruises, Outfits, Summer Outfits, Travel

    What I Wore: Caribbean Cruise Outfit Ideas for Moms

    My family and I just got back from a 7-night cruise, and I’m excited to share all my Caribbean cruise…

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  • Elevated Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2026
    June 16, 2026
    Capsule Wardrobes, Summer Capsules, Summer Outfits

    Elevated Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2026

    It’s time for another mom-friendly seasonal capsule wardrobe! I know some of you were disappointed when I decided to skip…

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  • DEAR JOHN x KATIE HALLER Capsule Wardrobe: How to Style the Collection
    May 19, 2026
    Capsule Wardrobes, How to Wear it, Spring Capsules, Style Tips

    DEAR JOHN x KATIE HALLER Capsule Wardrobe: How to Style the Collection

    If you have been following me for a long time, you know that I never want anyone to shop an…

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  • Dear John x Katie Haller Capsule Wardrobe Collection
    April 30, 2026
    Capsule Wardrobes, Spring Capsules, Summer Capsules

    Dear John x Katie Haller Capsule Wardrobe Collection

    Today is a very exciting day for me! I’m so excited to finally share my 6-piece capsule wardrobe collection with…

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🩷 This week What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🩷

This week I’m updating a blush cardigan outfit that I wore in 2017! Let me know what you think of the recreated outfit for 2026! 

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

This weekend we went to Chicago for a short trip and now I am having a catch up on life today! 

Here’s what I wore last week!

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12 easy DIY Halloween costumes made with normal cl 12 easy DIY Halloween costumes made with normal clothes! 🎃 

I love putting these DIY costumes together every year with clothes from my closet. This year, I rounded them all up on the blog so you can save them for future Halloweens! 👻

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Elevated neutrals for fall! Here are 4 pieces fr Elevated neutrals for fall! 

Here are 4 pieces from @onequince that will help elevate your style this fall! A brown silk skirt, brown pleated skirt, black jeans and a trench coat are always great pieces to have in your wardrobe. 

 Which look would you wear most? 

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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! 🤍

Here are my daily outfits Monday-Friday from last week! Which day is your favorite!? 

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Plain ➡️ Polished! Today on the blog I am sharin Plain ➡️ Polished! 

Today on the blog I am sharing my formula for elevating my comfy outfits! 
✨Step 1: Start with a comfy base
✨Step 2: Add balance 
✨Step 3: Pick a polished shoe
✨Step 4: Add a structured layer
✨Step 5: Complete the outfit with intentional accessories 

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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 an outfit I wore in 2017! This outfit formula of black pants + striped top + denim jacket has always been one of my favorite combinations over the years. I’m using my current wardrobe favorites to recreate this look to give it a modern feel. 

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

Which look is your favorite? 

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