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How to Build an Elevated Mom Spring Capsule Wardrobe

March 7, 2024 by Katie H.

20 Piece Mom Spring Capsule Wardrobe

I’m back with another mom-friendly capsule wardrobe! Can you believe spring is already upon us? The winter here in Michigan has been unusually mild, so it feels like spring has arrived early! That’s why I feel like it’s the perfect time to share my mom spring capsule wardrobe for 2024! I have 20 spring pieces to help elevate your everyday mom outfits this season!

For the most recent 2025 Spring Capsule Wardrobe visit here.

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The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2023

December 4, 2023 by Katie H.

Winter Mom Capsule Wardrobe

It’s time for another capsule wardrobe post! Today we are talking all about winter style. Winter can be a long season to dress for, so I love putting together a mom-friendly winter capsule wardrobe. I have filled this capsule with versatile pieces you can style for a cozy day at home or elevated for a winter night out.

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The Ultimate Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023

September 14, 2023 by Katie H.

18 Pieces, 48 Outfit ideas. Mom-friendly capsule wardrobe for fall.

I am back by popular demand with another mom capsule wardrobe post for you! It seems like just last week that I posted my fall teacher capsule wardrobe, but this time around I am keeping things a little more casual to help you create an effortless, yet stylish mom wardrobe this fall!

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Affordable Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023

August 16, 2023 by Katie H.

20 piece fall teacher capsule wardrobe

I am so excited to share my fall teacher capsule wardrobe for 2023! This is one of my favorite posts to put together because I love styling teacher outfits! As a teacher, you have the opportunity to dress professionally, fun, and comfortably! For those of you who need some help figuring out how to master that combination, then this capsule wardrobe is for you!

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Easy Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe

May 24, 2023 by Katie H.

Mom-friendly wardrobe capsule for summer.

I am so excited to share my mom-friendly summer capsule wardrobe today! Summer is my favorite season to dress for! I know that it’s not the case for everyone because summer can be hot. It’s hard to put together cute outfits when the weather is too warm. That’s why I am hoping that this capsule wardrobe will help you stay stylish, cute, and cool all summer long!

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How to Build a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget- What You Actually Need in Your Maternity Wardrobe Capsule

April 25, 2023 by Katie H.

What maternity essentials you need to have in your maternity wardrobe capsule.

In case you are wondering, no I am not pregnant, nor do I plan on having any more babies. My days of putting together maternity outfits are over. But recently I have been asked for maternity wardrobe recommendations. When I was pregnant with Anna, I wrote a whole series called “Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget“. Most of those posts are still relevant, but I felt like I could do a little update to make these maternity posts a little more helpful. That’s why today I want to talk about what maternity essentials you need to have in your maternity wardrobe capsule!

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My Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe is LIVE on My Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe is LIVE on the blog! ☀️

✨See all 96 outfits in blog post!! Outfit reel coming soon!! 

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What I wore then vs. What I wore now I have alway What I wore then vs. What I wore now

I have always loved cardigan sweaters. Lately I’ve been wearing them buttoned up, which is an easy way to update the style and wear it in a new way! 

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If you are over spending money this school year, b If you are over spending money this school year, but still want to send in a little end of the year appreciation gift to your kid’s teacher then this $5 gift idea is a perfect! 

@walmart has these cute little faux plants for under $5! I googled these free printable tags and used some left over Christmas ribbon to make these cute little end of year teacher gifts. 🪴

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Field trips, field day, park day… if you’re lo Field trips, field day, park day… if you’re looking for a cute casual outfit to wear to any of these places, this is a great go-to! 

This top has a built in bra which is so convenient and comfortable! Skirt has built in shorts! Both are super easy to accessorize! 

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#amazonfinds #amzonstyle #fieldtripoutfit #momootd #momoutfits #momstyle
Amazon vacation dresses 👗 🌴 I’m loving al Amazon vacation dresses 👗 🌴

I’m loving all these beautiful dresses from @gracekarin_brand! These will all be coming on vacation with me this summer!! Which dress is your favorite? 

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I’ve been doing a lot of outfit brainstorming fo I’ve been doing a lot of outfit brainstorming for my cruise vacations coming up next month! That’s why  today on the blog I am breaking down some outfit ideas for all the different places you need outfits for on a Caribbean cruise! 

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#cruiseoutfits #cruisevacation #vacationoutfits #resortwear #momstyle #affordablestyle
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! 

This week we finally got some warmer weather which meant I could take my outfit pictures outside! But that was short lived because it’s cold and rainy again 😩

Let me know what day is your favorite! 

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I’m loving these dad shorts from @abercrombie! T I’m loving these dad shorts from @abercrombie! They fit TTS and come in multiple washes! 

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