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  • Nelson Ghost Town
    June 21, 2017
    Family, Las Vegas, Living Life

    Nelson Ghost Town

    One of the best things about living in Las Vegas is that there is always something to do.  We never…

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  • Purple Dress- A Year of Color
    June 16, 2017
    My Closet, Outfits

    Purple Dress- A Year of Color

    *This post contains affiliate linksHi everyone! Today is Friday, and I’m so excited to be participating in my first link up with…

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  • Off the Shoulder Floral Dress
    June 14, 2017
    Outfits, Shopping, Summer Outfits

    Off the Shoulder Floral Dress

    Hey everyone!  I am so excited to share this dress today.  I found it a few weeks ago at Ross Dress for…

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  • 9 Healthy Toddler Meals for Daycare
    June 12, 2017
    Baby on a Budget, Motherhood

    9 Healthy Toddler Meals for Daycare

    One of the most challenging things about being a mom for me right now is figuring out what to pack…

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  • What I Wore- Weekday Wardrobe
    June 10, 2017
    Daily Outfits, Outfits, Summer Outfits, What I Wore

    What I Wore- Weekday Wardrobe

      As most teachers near me ended their school year on Thursday, the summer program at my school has just begun. …

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  • Maxi Dress Perfect for Summer
    June 2, 2017
    My Closet, Outfits

    Maxi Dress Perfect for Summer

    Hi everyone!  Today for My Closet post, I want to take a moment and talk about maxi dresses.  I love…

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Plain ➡️ Polished! Today on the blog I am sharin Plain ➡️ Polished! 

Today on the blog I am sharing my formula for elevating my comfy outfits! 
✨Step 1: Start with a comfy base
✨Step 2: Add balance 
✨Step 3: Pick a polished shoe
✨Step 4: Add a structured layer
✨Step 5: Complete the outfit with intentional accessories 

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤 Today I a What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤

Today I am recreating an outfit I wore in 2017! This outfit formula of black pants + striped top + denim jacket has always been one of my favorite combinations over the years. I’m using my current wardrobe favorites to recreate this look to give it a modern feel. 

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

Which look is your favorite? 

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤 Today I a What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤

Today I am recreating this outfit I wore in the fall of 2017! It’s made with simple wardrobe staples, but the silhouettes in my wardrobe have changed a bit. 

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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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