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What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Then ✨ It’s What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Then ✨

It’s time to update another outfit I wore during my early years of blogging and recreate it with the pieces I currently own in my closet. 

For this look I refreshed the pieces, but kept the same outfit formula. Gray/black jeans + chambray shirt + cardigan + boots

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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! 

3 Things I have been loving this week! 
1️⃣Button-down shirt 👕 
2️⃣ Detroit sports! 🏈⚾️
3️⃣ The Life of a Showgirl 🧡✨

What have you been loving this week? 

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What I wore on this beautiful October Saturday! 🍂

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I’m loving these green pants from @onequince! Th I’m loving these green pants from @onequince! They are so comfortable and a great fall staple to have in your wardrobe! 

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I shared a lot of good stuff in September! Here ar I shared a lot of good stuff in September! Here are some of my favorites from the month! 

Which is your favorite? 

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If you’re looking to add some fun prints to your If you’re looking to add some fun prints to your wardrobe this fall, then @maurices has you covered! 🍂#ad 

I’m loving these 3 looks!  Each one shows just how easy it is to mix prints into your everyday style. Which outfit would you wear first?

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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’m going to my first Lion’s game this weekend I’m going to my first Lion’s game this weekend!! 💙💙🦁 I’m excited to wear my new Lion’s sweatshirt from @abercrombie! 

Which outfit is your favorite? 

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