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  • 2 Affordable Sweater Dresses from Amazon
    November 15, 2021
    Fall Fashion, How to Wear it, Outfits, Winter Outfits

    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
    Outfits, Style Tips, trends to try

    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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  • 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
    Fall Fashion, Outfits, Style Tips

    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
    Outfits, Style Tips, What I Wore Then vs. Now

    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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Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
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Amazon summer finds! ☀️ I’m loving these summer s Amazon summer finds! ☀️

I’m loving these summer staples from Amazon! They are perfect for vacations you have planned or just everyday wear! 

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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! 🤍

Here’s what I wore this week! Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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As a mom of 2, I like to make getting dressed in t As a mom of 2, I like to make getting dressed in the summer super easy! These staples from @onequince are always in my summer wardrobe.

A wear-anywhere dress is a must for me! Something that can be dressed up or down and worn for almost any occasion. This gauzy gingham dress checks that box perfectly 👗

An athletic dress is my favorite throw-on-and-go piece for summer, especially on hot days. I love the style and quality of this one 🏃‍♀️

And I always need a good go-to black one-piece swimsuit. This one is exactly my style 🖤

Let me know in the comments if any of these are your summer staples too! ✨

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6 Petite-Friendly Pants I’m Loving This Spring! 🌸 6 Petite-Friendly Pants I’m Loving This Spring! 🌸

All of these pants are under $50, and most come in regular lengths (except for the last pair). Let me know which one is your favorite!

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What I Wore Then vs. Now! 🖤 It’s been a while sin What I Wore Then vs. Now! 🖤

It’s been a while since I last recreated one of my outfits from my early blogging days. This casual look has been on my radar for a while, so today I’m sharing how I would style it in 2026! ✨

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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! 🤍

I’ve been busy this week! Baseball ⚾️season has started so I am mixing in some comfy baseball field outfits with my normal everyday outfits! 

Here’s what I wore this week! Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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4 Amazon Bathing Suit Cover Ups 👙 I'm obsessed wi 4 Amazon Bathing Suit Cover Ups 👙

I'm obsessed with coverups to elevate my summer style! Here are 4 of my faves that I'll be wearing nonstop this summer. Which one do you love?

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Investing in quality accessories is one of the way Investing in quality accessories is one of the ways I build an intentional wardrobe. I’ve been loving the brand @ericjavits for their timeless, versatile pieces that you can wear year after year with so many different outfits.👛 #ad 

These summer accessories add the perfect touch of texture and polish to even the simplest looks. 

✨You can shop the Spring/Summer 2026 collection at ericjavits.com. Use the code KATHERINE for 10% off site wide! 

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