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  • How to Wear Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans for Spring
    March 13, 2025
    How to Wear it, Spring Fashion, Style Tips

    How to Wear Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans for Spring

    One of my favorite styles of jeans to wear this time of year is cropped wide-leg jeans. They are a…

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  • Fashion Rules to Break: How to Wear Black and Brown Together
    March 6, 2025
    Fashion Rules to Break, How to Wear it, Style Tips

    Fashion Rules to Break: How to Wear Black and Brown Together

    Let’s discuss another out-of-date fashion rule that you may have been told: You can’t wear black and brown together.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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  • How to Winterize your Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe
    February 24, 2025
    Casual Work Wear, Outfits, Winter Outfits

    How to Winterize your Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe

    Every August at the beginning of the school year, I like to put together a teacher capsule wardrobe. I usually…

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  • How to Feel More Stylish in Winter
    February 13, 2025
    Style Tips, Winter Outfits

    How to Feel More Stylish in Winter

    Staying warm can be a challenge when putting outfits together this time of year. That’s why today, I want to…

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  • Stylish Momiform: How to Elevate a Hoodie Sweatshirt
    January 29, 2025
    Mom Style, mom style tips, Winter Outfits

    Stylish Momiform: How to Elevate a Hoodie Sweatshirt

    It’s been a minute since I shared a stylish momiform post, and since it’s winter, I’m sure you might appreciate…

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  • What I Ate in a Week: Healthy Clean Eating
    January 22, 2025
    health and Fitness, Lifestyle, Recipes

    What I Ate in a Week: Healthy Clean Eating

    Did you know that I used to share recipes on my blog? In my early blogging days, I loved spending…

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

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Everyday petite (5’1) mom style || Helping women build an intentional wardrobe they love!
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
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I’m always looking for elevated shoes that are com I’m always looking for elevated shoes that are comfortable and won’t break the bank! That’s why I’m loving these shoes from @dreampairsshoes 

I’m so pleased with the comfort and support in these shoes! They are perfect for elevating your casual fall outfits! 

🛍️Comment SHOES and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/6kjLF

#dreampairs
Easy Summer Mom Outfits ☀️ I know I haven’t been Easy Summer Mom Outfits ☀️

I know I haven’t been sharing my daily outfits on Instagram as much lately. I honestly just needed a little break from posting every single day, but I’ve still been getting dressed and taking outfit photos.

I finally rounded up some of my favorite looks that I’ve been wearing this summer over on the blog. If you’re looking for a little outfit inspiration before we head into fall, I hope this post gives you some ideas!

✨Comment OUTFITS and I’ll send you the blog post! 🔗https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2026/08/what-ive-been-wearing-this-summer-easy-summer-mom-outfits/
I’ve always believed a classic blazer is one of th I’ve always believed a classic blazer is one of the most important wardrobe staples you can own. It instantly elevates any outfit, can be dressed up or down, and never goes out of style. 🤍

That’s exactly what I had in mind when I designed the Honor Blazer for my DEAR JOHN x KATIE HALLER capsule collection. I wanted a timeless blazer in a versatile color that goes with everything, with a fun striped lining for a little unexpected detail.

If you’re ready to upgrade your wardrobe with a blazer you’ll wear for years, comment HONOR BLAZER and I’ll send you the shopping link.

Use code DJXKATIE20 to save 20% off my capsule collection at @dearjohndenim 

@ystw____ #djxkatiehaller #capsulewardrobe #blazer
Summer Staples: Tank Top Review 🛍️Comment TANK TO Summer Staples: Tank Top Review

🛍️Comment TANK TOP and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/6j38E

I love this @maurices tank top! It’s soft and stretchy! It’s on sale for $12! I have it in an xs! 

I love the color of this tank top from @walmart Fits TTS! You can’t beat the price! It’s on sale for $6! 

This @onequince tank top is great! I love the cut of it! I’m wearing an xs, it fits TTS! It’s $15! 

This @amazon tank top comes in so many colors! I’m wearing a small! It goes on sale a lot! It’s currently under $15! 

I love this built-in-bra tank top from @amazon! It also comes in lots of color options and goes on sale often. It’s currently $26 for this color!

I love this bra free tank top from @abercrombie! It’s such a great fit and cut! I’m wearing a small! It’s $25 and currently buy one, get one 50% off!
How to wear a black jumpsuit for summer! 🖤 This b How to wear a black jumpsuit for summer! 🖤

This black jumpsuit from @onequince is the perfect one-and-done piece to have in your wardrobe this summer. Here are four ways to style it!
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🛍️Comment QUINCE and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/6j37W
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Day 3 of life is short, wear the dress 👗 Can you Day 3 of life is short, wear the dress 👗 

Can you go wrong with a black dress? 

I almost didn’t want to include this dress in this series because it does get worn a lot, but I think it’s such a good go-to dress for summer I had to share! 

🛍️Comment DRESS for shopping details and I will send them right to you! 🔗https://liketk.it/6iS4C

#summerdresses #amazonfinds #momstyle
This adjustable strap from @quince is a game chang This adjustable strap from @quince is a game changer for me! Not only does it help make my favorite crossbody bag hang higher on my hip, it also can mix and match with my other purses for some extra versatility! 

🛍️Comment LINK and I will send the shopping link your way! 🔗https://liketk.it/6iKkT

#quince #quincepartner #petitestyletips
Back-to-school teacher outfits from @kohls 👩‍🏫📚 I Back-to-school teacher outfits from @kohls 👩‍🏫📚

I did a little try-on at Kohl’s and found some really cute pieces that I think would be perfect to add to your teacher wardrobe! 

Head over to my stories today to see the full try-on! You can shop it all on my LTK shopping page! 

🛍️Comment KOHLS and I will send you the shopping details to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/6iDOS

#kohls #kohlspartner #kohlsfinds
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