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  • 4 Skirts to Have in Your Wardrobe This Holiday Season
    December 8, 2021
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    4 Skirts to Have in Your Wardrobe This Holiday Season

    I don’t know why, but in the winter I gravitate more towards skirts. I love dresses, but skirts seem more…

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  • Mom-Life Update
    December 6, 2021
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    Mom-Life Update

    I realize that’s it been a minute since I have given a mom life update.  I love sharing my kiddos…

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  • Trends to Try- Chelsea Boots
    December 3, 2021
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    Trends to Try- Chelsea Boots

    I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of Chelsea boots all fall.  This was a trend that I have…

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  • How to Wear Faux Leather Leggings
    November 22, 2021
    Fall Fashion, How to Wear it, Outfits

    How to Wear Faux Leather Leggings

      This week is Thanksgiving, which I guess is the official start of comfy pant season.  I don’t know why,…

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  • 2 Affordable Sweater Dresses from Amazon
    November 15, 2021
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    2 Affordable Sweater Dresses from Amazon

    This fall I have had a bunch of requests to style sweater dresses.  Sweater dresses can be great to wear…

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  • Trends to Try- Faux Leather
    November 10, 2021
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    Trends to Try- Faux Leather

    If you haven’t jumped on the faux leather trend yet, then it’s probably time that you at least start to…

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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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Early Spring Outfit Ideas! 🌷 🛍️ Comment SRING and Early Spring Outfit Ideas! 🌷

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I am loving these cute spring finds from Walmart!! I am loving these cute spring finds from Walmart!! 🌸 Best of all they are all under $30! The quality is amazing and I am just loving bringing some of these fun spring colors into my wardrobe! 

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February monthly best sellers! ✨ Here’s what peop February monthly best sellers! ✨

Here’s what people have been loving this month! 

1️⃣ Quince Relax Straight Jeans- 25/28”
2️⃣ Quince cashmere sweater- small
3️⃣ Quince straight jeans- 25/28”
4️⃣ Quince Wide-Leg Jeans- 25/28”
5️⃣ Quince Gray Kick Flare Jeans- 25/26”
6️⃣ Quince Button-Down- xsmall
7️⃣ Target stripe sweater- small
8️⃣ Mother rambler jeans 25
9️⃣ Walmart Chambray shirt- xsmall

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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! 🤍

It’s finally March! 💚 Which means that spring is around the corner!  The weather has been a little more forgiving lately and I’ve been having a little more fun with my everyday outfits! 

Let me know which day is you favorite!! 

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I finally bought a pair of barrel jeans—and guess I finally bought a pair of barrel jeans—and guess what? I don’t hate them! 👖

If you’re wondering how to style barrel jeans, here are a few tips! I’ll be styling these jeans in some outfits soon, so make sure you’re following along!

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Easy and timeless outfit for spring! I’m loving Easy and timeless outfit for spring! 

I’m loving the simplicity of this spring look. An all-black base is always a favorite, and adding classic pieces like loafers and a trench coat is the perfect way to complete it.

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6 outfit ideas styling palazzo jeans! 👖 I am lov 6 outfit ideas styling palazzo jeans! 👖 

I am loving these palazzo jeans from @onequince! They are so fun! Here are 6 ways to wear them! 

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How to wear gray jeans! 🩶👖 If you’ve ever second- How to wear gray jeans! 🩶👖

If you’ve ever second-guessed what colors go with gray, this post is for you. From bright pops of color to easy neutrals, gray jeans really do work with everything.

These are 8 outfit combos straight from my latest blog post that you can copy and wear right now. Which look is your favorite? 👇

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