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  • Trends to Try- How to Style a Shacket
    February 8, 2022
    How to Wear it, Style Tips, trends to try, Winter Outfits

    Trends to Try- How to Style a Shacket

    Shackets came on to my radar about a year ago.  At first, I wasn’t crazy about the trend.  I mean…

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  • Affordable Comfy Work Pants
    February 1, 2022
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    Affordable Comfy Work Pants

      I recently realized that there was something that was missing in my wardrobe and that was a classic pair…

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  • Easy Casual Winter Outfits With Jeans
    January 26, 2022
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    Easy Casual Winter Outfits With Jeans

    Is it still January??  This is the longest month of the year for me by far.  It’s also probably one…

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  • What Shoes to Wear in The Winter
    January 19, 2022
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    What Shoes to Wear in The Winter

    Today I want to take a moment to chat about winter shoes.  I don’t know about you, but winter shoes…

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  • 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Winter Work Outfits
    January 13, 2022
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    4 Ways to Upgrade Your Winter Work Outfits

    The holidays are over and now it’s time to head back to work.  I always like to start off the…

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    January 10, 2022
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    5 Tools I Use to Stay Organized as a Mom & Style Blogger

           Every year I strive to be a more organized person.  It’s something that doesn’t come naturally to…

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Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
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I wore this outfit last week! It’s the perfect c I wore this outfit last week! It’s the perfect casual fall outfit! 

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If you think black trousers are too dressy for you If you think black trousers are too dressy for your casual lifestyle… think again! I love mixing elevated and laid-back pieces to get the most out of my wardrobe! 

In my latest blog post, I’m sharing how to style black trousers casually to create everyday outfits you’ll actually wear.

Head to  https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2025/10/how-to-wear-black-trousers-casually/
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What I wore then vs. What I wore now! 💕 This w What I wore then vs. What I wore now! 💕

This week I’m updating a work outfit I wore in 2014! I kept the same color scheme, but switched out the silhouettes. 

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I’m loving all these fall sweaters and jackets f I’m loving all these fall sweaters and jackets from the Amazon brand @zeagoo.official! They are so fun to style for fall!! 

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I mean, who doesn’t want to dance around the hou I mean, who doesn’t want to dance around the house in a tutu skirt on a Tuesday afternoon?? 💃💕🎃Since it’s Halloween week I guess it’s acceptable!!

I thrifted this tutu skirt a couple of years ago and it’s perfect to pull out for some quick and easy Halloween costumes! Here are 3!! 

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Happy Halloween Week! 🎃 I love putting togeth Happy Halloween Week! 🎃 

I love putting together easy DIY Halloween costumes that you can make with the clothes in your closet! It’s more affordable than buying a costume at the store and a lot more fun! 🤩 

Here are some of my favorites that I have shared over the years! I also added a few new ones this year as well! 

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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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I love this plaid dress from @walmart! It’s perf I love this plaid dress from @walmart! It’s perfect to wear it now and later during the holiday season! 🎁❤️

Here are 6 ways to wear it! 

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