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  • Real-Life Mom Outfit of the Day Roundup- October
    November 3, 2021
    Daily Outfits, Fall Fashion, Mom Style, Outfits

    Real-Life Mom Outfit of the Day Roundup- October

    I can’t believe that another month has past and it’s time to do another real-mom outfit of the day roundup. …

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  • How to Style Staight-leg Jeans in 2021
    October 27, 2021
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    How to Style Staight-leg Jeans in 2021

     Straight-leg jeans seem to be a hot topic at the moment.  Ever since this idea that you are old if…

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  • October 19, 2021
    Fall Fashion, How to Wear it

    9 Fall Outfit Ideas With a Plaid Shirt

      October is the best month of the fall season in my opinion!  Football, Cider Mills, Pumpkin carving, Halloween!  It’s…

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  • What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now
    October 13, 2021
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    What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now

      A few weeks ago I was scrolling through Instagram and saw a post from one of my favorite style…

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  • Mini Fall Weekend Wardrobe Capsule- 10 Pieces, 10 Outfits
    October 5, 2021
    Capsule Wardrobes, Fall Capsules, Fall Fashion

    Mini Fall Weekend Wardrobe Capsule- 10 Pieces, 10 Outfits

    I wanted to do a wardrobe capsule this fall, but the time just slipped away from me.  That’s why instead…

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  • Real- Life Mom Outfit of the Day Roundup for September
    October 1, 2021
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    Real- Life Mom Outfit of the Day Roundup for September

     Can you believe that September is over already?  Where is this year going?  One goal of mine as we move…

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    How to Wear Gray Jeans in Early Spring

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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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