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  • How to Wear Wide-Leg Jeans This Winter
    January 3, 2026
    How to Wear it, Outfits, Winter Outfits

    How to Wear Wide-Leg Jeans This Winter

    I have been loving full-length wide-leg jeans this year! Today, I want to share how to wear wide-leg jeans this…

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  • The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2026
    December 5, 2025
    Capsule Wardrobes, Winter Capsules, Winter Outfits

    The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2026

    Welcome back for another mom-friendly capsule wardrobe post. I’m excited to share this winter capsule wardrobe with you! Winter is…

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  • Holiday Party Outfits: Festive Party Looks From Gibsonlook
    November 25, 2025
    holidays, Outfits

    Holiday Party Outfits: Festive Party Looks From Gibsonlook

    If you’re looking for holiday party outfit inspiration, you’re in the right place! I love putting together fun festive looks…

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  • How to Wear Brown for Fall
    November 12, 2025
    How to wear color, How to Wear it, Style Tips

    How to Wear Brown for Fall

    One of my favorite colors to wear this fall has been brown—specifically, chocolate brown. In the past, I found this…

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  • What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now
    November 5, 2025
    Style Tips, What I Wore Then vs. Now

    What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now

    It’s time for another What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now post! This is one of my favorite…

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  • How to Wear Black Trousers Casually
    October 31, 2025
    Fall Fashion, Mom Style, mom style tips

    How to Wear Black Trousers Casually

    I love styling trouser pants as workwear. They look chic and stylish in a professional environment. But what if you…

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I’m loving these corduroy pants from @onequince! T I’m loving these corduroy pants from @onequince! They are the perfect color for fall and just back in stock in all colors.🍂

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

I skipped my Saturday outfit because I wasn’t feeling great that day and stayed in sweats all day. But everything I wore is here! 

Which day is you favorite?

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4 Ways I am styling these wide-leg black jeans fro 4 Ways I am styling these wide-leg black jeans from @target! Let me know which look is your favorite! 

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! Today I’m What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 

Today I’m updating an outfit from the fall of 2019! I’m staying true to the outfit formal and colors, but I’m switching out some silhouettes for a modern look. 

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5 petite- friendly jeans under $50! 👖 At 5’1, it’ 5 petite- friendly jeans under $50! 👖

At 5’1, it’s not always easy to find petite-friendly jeans, that also feel great on. These 5 budget-friendly pairs of jeans are definitely worth checking out! 

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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! 🤍

It was a fun and productive week! The weather was perfect for outfits! Here’s what I wore! 

Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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If you’re looking for pants that feel like athleis If you’re looking for pants that feel like athleisure but look elevated, then this is for you! 👖

I tried @halara’s petite-friendly pants and I’m giving you my honest review — fit, comfort, and how I’d style each pair on my 5’1” frame!

My full try-on review is on my YouTube channel 🎥
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My Mom-Friendly Fall Capsule Wardrobe post went li My Mom-Friendly Fall Capsule Wardrobe post went live this week! 🍂 Let me introduce you to all 20 pieces I included in this year’s capsule! 

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