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    March 6, 2025
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    Let’s discuss another out-of-date fashion rule that you may have been told: You can’t wear black and brown together. Have…

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    February 24, 2025
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    How to Winterize your Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe

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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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I’m loving these @amazon sweaters for fall! They I’m loving these @amazon sweaters for fall! They are so cute and under $30! 

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

Today I’m recreating this outfit that I wore in 2015! I kept the same blouse in my closet for over 10 years because it’s been a great staple! He’s an outfit I would wear today! 

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