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How to Wear a Yellow Pleated Skirt

February 24, 2021 by Katie Haller

How to Wear a Yellow Pleated SkirtI’ve been loving pleated skirts lately.  A few months ago I found this yellow pleated skirt at ThredUP and I’ve been dying to share it on the blog.  I’m also dying to actually wear it somewhere.  I think that it would be the perfect teacher skirt.  It makes me want to go out and get a new teaching job just so I can wear this skirt.  But since I’m not going to actually do that, I guess I will share it with all of you incase you are looking for a little work wear inspiration. Read more

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10 Clothing Items to Buy at the Thrift Store

February 22, 2021 by Katie Haller

Thrift store fashion

People often tell me that they love my thrift finds, but they never find anything good at the thrift store themselves.  I totally get it.  Thrift shopping can be intimidating at first.  It is a skill you have to learn.  You can’t expect to walk into a thrift store with one thing in mind and find exactly what you’re looking for.  You have to keep an open mind when thrift shopping.  What I found out is that nothing beats the price you pay at a thrift store and once you find that perfect thrift find you will be hooked!  There is something for everyone if you are willing to take the time to hunt for it.Read more

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How to Wear a Faux Suede Pencil Skirt

February 18, 2021 by Katie Haller

 Faux suede skirt styled for winter

The last couple of weeks I have been struggling to keep up on blog posts.  I have so many things I want to share on here, but it’s been so hard for me to set aside time to get all the things done.  Between having an active/mobile baby now, and also a sassy 5-year-old on my hands, I feel like I don’t have any downtime to just sit at my computer and write.  I try to stay up after the kids go to bed at night, but that has been hard for me.  Some nights I just can’t do it and I head to bed right away, but other nights, like tonight, I try my best to get as much as I can done, so let’s see how that works. 😂

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How to Wear Leggings

February 16, 2021 by Katie Haller

How to Wear Leggings || 9 Outfit Ideas with Leggings
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I first shared this post way back in December of 2016.  I noticed recently that it was getting a lot of views, so I wanted to give it a little update.  I’ve always loved this posts because it’s all about my favorite wardrobe item… leggings!  But I wasn’t loving the pictures any more so I added some more recent outfits and updated all the links.  I hope you enjoy! Read more

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My Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

February 10, 2021 by Katie Haller

 Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

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Oh, winter!  How I hate winter.  I went 4 winters without experiencing a real winter when I lived in Las Vegas and I will tell you that I didn’t miss it one bit.  The cold, the snow, the slush… all of it I don’t enjoy.  But I’m back in Michigan now and I need to accept it.  I grew up with winter and so I know how to handle it.

There are a few things that help me survive the winter months in Michigan.  Having a garage to park my car, an auto-start on my car, and having winter appropriate clothes.  I’m a happier person when I’m warm and comfortable in the winter, so having the proper winter clothes and accessories are the best way to get me through the cold winter months.
Here are my 5 must-have winter clothes and accessories!

Faux-fur hooded coat

I love a cozy faux-fur hooded coat! The fur keeps my face nice and warm, plus they just have a really cute winter style to them.  My favorite winter coat that I own is from Gap Factory.  It is the perfect everyday winter coat!
Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

Snow Boots

The first thing I knew I needed in Michigan would be winter boots.  You need something warm, something waterproof, and something cute.  My snow boots from JustFab fit all 3 of those requirements and I just love them!  I also bought a pair of duck boots this year on Poshmark as a backup winter boot to wear in the slushy wet weather.
Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

Long wool coat

When I want to step up my outfits in the winter I wear my long wool coat.  It’s so warm and I love that its full length.  You can wear it with a dress or just wear it with some jeans and it will definitely dress up your look.

Turtlenecks

I hate it when my neck gets cold.  I find scarves to be harder to wear these days, so I really love a good turtleneck in the winter.  They keep my neck warm and they are super cozy.
Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

Hats

The best way to keep yourself warm in the winter is to cover your head.  I love wearing hats.  I prefer beanie hats and baseball caps.  I haven’t jumped on the Carhartt hat trend yet, but I know that they look like they will do a good job of keeping you warm.  My favorite winter hats have come from the dollar spot section at Target.  Check for them in the late fall.  That’s usually when they have them.

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Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

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Walmart Shoe Dupes

January 22, 2021 by Katie Haller

Affordable Walmart Shoe Dupes
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 Let’s just start by saying, I’ve never met a Walmart shoe that I didn’t love.  It wasn’t until a few years ago when I was still teaching that I discovered my love for Walmart shoes.  I bought a couple pairs of flats to wear in my classroom.  They were under $10 and very cute, so I figured they would be perfect for work because I wouldn’t have to worry about ruining them.  Well, they ended up being much better than I had expected and now I’m completely hooked.  Walmart has become my go-to store when I want a cute popular style of shoe, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money. Read more

Filed in: Affordable Fashion, shoes, Shopping • by Katie Haller • 4 Comments

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What I would wear to work if I was still teaching! What I would wear to work if I was still teaching!! 👩‍🏫🍎📚

I’ve been sharing teacher-friendly workwear over the last few weeks here on Instagram. So in honor of #teacherappreciationweek I’m rounding up 4 weeks on the blog today! 

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Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and su Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and summer? This $16 striped sweater vest from @walmart is perfect! 

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I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 va I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 vacation and I’ve been outfit planning! 

Here are some looks that I would wear while sightseeing on at the island ports! 

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What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! 

Which day is your favorite? 

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A week of teacher workwear outfits! The end of t A week of teacher workwear outfits! 

The end of the school year is near, so here’s some more outfit ideas to keep you going for the next couple weeks! 

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April best sellers!! 🌷 These are the items you April best sellers!! 🌷

These are the items you have been loving during the month of April from my @shop.ltk shopping page! 

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Need some easy, cute outfits for busy summer days? Need some easy, cute outfits for busy summer days? These Amazon finds are total lifesavers—comfy, flattering, and perfect for throwing on when you’re rushing out the door with kids in tow.

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What I wore today! I love an all black base! It’ What I wore today! I love an all black base! It’s always so easy to build upon! 

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