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  • Fall Styles from 89th & Madison
    August 25, 2025
    Fall Fashion, Outfits, Shopping

    Fall Styles from 89th & Madison

    I recently shared a post on my Instagram feed with a brand called 89th & Madison. (check out the post…

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  • How to Wear Spanx Cropped Wide-Leg Pants
    August 14, 2025
    How to Wear it, Style Tips

    How to Wear Spanx Cropped Wide-Leg Pants

    I have been dying to show off these new cropped wide-leg pants from Spanx. This style has quickly become one…

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  • Back to School: Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for 2025
    August 7, 2025
    Capsule Wardrobes, Casual Work Wear, Workwear Capsules

    Back to School: Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for 2025

    It’s time for my Back-to-School Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for 2025! Whether you’re a teacher gearing up for a fresh…

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  • What I Wore: Easy Mom Summer Outfits
    July 30, 2025
    Daily Outfits, Mom Style, What I Wore

    What I Wore: Easy Mom Summer Outfits

    We’ve officially hit that part of summer where everything starts to feel… a little blah. The days blur together, the…

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  • Trends to Try: How to Wear a Linen Vest for Summer
    July 23, 2025
    How to Wear it, Summer Outfits, trends to try

    Trends to Try: How to Wear a Linen Vest for Summer

    I’ve been eyeing the linen vest trend for a while but was a little hesitant because I wasn’t sure how…

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  • Online Thrifting Tips: How to Find Quality Fashion for Less
    July 18, 2025
    Shopping, Thrifty Tips

    Online Thrifting Tips: How to Find Quality Fashion for Less

    I’ve always loved thrifting, but my approach has changed a lot over the 12 years I’ve been writing this blog.…

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  • Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe 2026: 20 Pieces + Outfit Ideas

    Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe 2026: 20 Pieces + Outfit Ideas

  • What I’ve Been Wearing This Summer: Easy Summer Mom Outfits

    What I’ve Been Wearing This Summer: Easy Summer Mom Outfits

  • What I Wore on Our Lake Vacation in Wisconsin (Summer Vacation Outfits to Copy)

    What I Wore on Our Lake Vacation in Wisconsin (Summer Vacation Outfits to Copy)

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What I Wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! 🤍 What I Wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! 🤍

I can’t believe it’s almost September! It’s my favorite time of the year for outfits! Here’s what I wore this week! 

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

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3 Elevated outfits with comfy pants! 🖤 I’m loving 3 Elevated outfits with comfy pants! 🖤

I’m loving these comfy athletic pants from Amazon! They come in petite sizing! 

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What I wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! 🤍 What I wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! 🤍

My kids went back to school this week!! 🎉 We are all excited to get back into a routine! 

Here’s what I wore and where I wore it this week! 

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It’s August and I’m still going through my closet It’s August and I’m still going through my closet and trying to wear all the dresses I own before it gets too cold! 👗

I have been wanting to wear this linen midi dress from @onequince but haven’t yet, so this week I pulled it out of my closet and wore it out and about while running errands! 

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Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2026!! 🍎 I’m sh Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2026!! 🍎

I’m sharing a 20-piece capsule wardrobe with a 12-week outfit plan to make getting dressed for school easier! Shop your closet first, fill in the gaps, and use the outfits as your guide all fall long.

🛍️ Comment TEACHER and I will send you the shopping link to the blog post with all the shopping details! 🔗https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2026/08/fall-teacher-capsule-wardrobe-2026-20-pieces-outfit-ideas/

#teacherstyle #capsulewardrobe #teachercapsulewardrobe
Fall might not be here yet, but I’m already excite Fall might not be here yet, but I’m already excited to start styling a few early fall outfits! 🍂

I styled these gray jeans and cardigans from @onequince four different ways to create easy, elevated looks for the new season. 

Let me know which style is your favorite??

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What I wore this week as a 41-year-old mom of two! What I wore this week as a 41-year-old mom of two! 🤍

It was a busy one week! Our last full week before school starts! I’m so excited! 😆 We did some back-to-school shopping, got new cars, and the kids had a fun night with their grandparents while we enjoyed a night out!

Summer has been fun, but I’m definitely ready for school to start this week. I’m looking forward to getting back into a routine and sharing more outfits with you soon!

Let me know which day is your favorite! 👇🏻

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What I wore last week as a summer mom! ☀️ I have What I wore last week as a summer mom! ☀️

I have missed sharing my daily outfits this summer! I’m looking forward to getting back into a routine! Here is what I wore and where I wore it outfits from last week! 

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