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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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6 Work Outfit Ideas With Paper-Bag Pants

August 24, 2020 by Katie Haller

Work outfit ideas with paper bag pants #workoutfitideas #paperbagpants

I have to say that I am really loving being a stay-at-home-mom right now.  It’s so great being available all the time for my kids and not having to worry about my maternity leave ending soon.  It wasn’t an easy adjustment for me at first.  I really loved being a working mom too. There are some days where I really miss starting my morning early and heading to work.  I loved being a preschool teacher.  I loved the kids, I loved my co-workers, but most of all I loved planning out my work outfits.  Call me crazy, but I loved planning out what I was going to wear for the workweek.  I’d plan out my outfits for the week in advance.  I’d always try to mix and match my clothes the best I could and wear something new each day.  I always felt that when you are working with the same people every day, you start to learn their wardrobe.  That’s why I always tried to wear something a little different each day.Read more

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Showing Appreciation for Teachers + Favorite Preschool Teacher Outfit

May 6, 2019 by Katie Haller

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Mom-Friendly Fashion for All with Turquoise & Tangerine

March 18, 2019 by Katie Haller

Mom friendly fashion


This post is part of a collaboration with Turquoise & Tangerine. All opinions are 100% my own.

  I use to hear the word boutique and think of a small specialty store where the prices and styles were out of my league.  I now hear the word boutiques and get excited.  As a busy working mom, I do a lot of my shopping online.  The days of going for a full day of shopping at the mall are over for me.  I want to find affordable clothes fast, easy and online.  That’s why I’ve grown to love shopping at online boutiques.

Turquoise & Tangerine is one of those online boutiques that has made me want to explore shopping more often at small online shops.  They sell affordable, trendy clothes that are made for all women.  It doesn’t matter your age, body shape or budget and I love that.  The owner is a busy working mom herself, so she understands the importance of having a stress free shopping experience.  Their clothes are comfortable and mom-friendly, but they don’t sacrifice style. 

Today I’m sharing 2 pieces that I was gifted from Turquoise & Tangerine.  The first is this eggplant ruffle bottom tunic.  I always love a good tunic. It’s the perfect shirt to wear with leggings and a cardigan or you could dress it up for the classroom or a date night out.  Plus this is a great year-round color.  Below, I styled this top with my white jeans and my strappy sandals.  I also styled it a bit more casual with my distressed jeans and wedge sandals.

ruffle bottom tunic

ruffle bottom tunic

ruffle bottom tunic

ruffle bottom tunic
The other piece that I received from Turquoise & Tangerine was this floral kimono.  I love kimono’s in spring and summer.  They are so versatile.  You can wear them with jeans, dresses, shorts and they even make for a great bathing suit cover-up.  Below I have this kimono styled with the outfit from above and I also styled it with a black tank top and my black strappy wedge sandals. 
Floral kimono

Floral kimono
Floral kimono

Floral kimono

Floral kimono

(It was a pretty windy day when I took these pictures so I couldn’t resist this windy day picture.)

If you are looking for an easy shopping experience with casual trendy clothes, I highly recommend checking out Turquoise & Tangerine.  I’m sure I’ll be wearing these pieces in different ways all summer long, so follow along with me on Instagram to see how I wear them!

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Kimono Outfit for Spring

March 22, 2018 by Katie Haller

Sometimes I like to get out of my comfort zone and try out something new that I normally wouldn’t wear.  It’s always nice to get away from neutral colors and stripes every now and again.  Lately, I’ve been loving floral prints and bright spring colors.  Whenever I need a good floral print, I always like to browse my favorite online boutique, PinkBlush.  When  I came across this floral chiffon kimono (HERE), I immediately started to brainstorm all the different ways that I could wear it in the upcoming months.  I like to layer a lot, but when it’s hot out, you can’t layer up.  That’s why I felt this kimono would be the perfect way to still get away with wearing a layer over my tank tops and dresses this summer.  I figured that I could also wear it as a bathing suit cover-up as well.

For today’s look, I put together a fun spring look with distress jeans, wedge sandals, and a black tank top.  I cannot wait to wear this look!!

*This post is part of a collaboration with PinkBlush.  Although I was gifted this item, all opinions are 100% my own.  

PinkBlush floral kimono for spring

PinkBlush floral kimono for spring

PinkBlush floral kimono for spring

PinkBlush floral kimono for spring

PinkBlush floral kimono for spring
Check out PinkBlush for more styles like this one!

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Shein Review

February 15, 2018 by Katie Haller

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I’ve been wanting to try the store Shein for a while now.  I keep seeing their ads pop up on my Facebook and Instagram.  Their clothes are so cute and trendy and even better, their prices are amazing!  I was a little skeptical of them at first.  It’s always a little nerve-racking ordering clothes online when you’ve never tried out the brand before.  I finally decided that I would just give it a try anyway.
A couple weeks ago they had a flash sale going on.  I wanted to play it safe, so I ordered 2 stripe tops that were on sale for $8.  I figured that tops fit me pretty true to size no matter what, but the site has the measurements listed for each size, so I knew they would fit just fine.  My shirts arrived in a little over a week after I ordered them.  The quality of the shirts is similar to Forever 21 or H&M, which I have always been a fan of.  I wanted something a little more trendy, so the first shirt I ordered was a peplum top.  I’ve been wanting to find a cute stripe peplum top for a while, but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money.  This top is perfect for what I was looking for.  The second top was a striped t-shirt with ruffled sleeves.  I love love this shirt.  It’s so simple, but the sleeves give it the perfect pop of style.
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe peplum top

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe peplum top

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe peplum top

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe peplum top
Hot women's fashion at SheIn 
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe top with ruffle sleeves

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe top with ruffle sleeves

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe top with ruffle sleeves

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Shein Reveiw- Stripe top with ruffle sleeves
Shop SheIn for the latest in Fall and Winter Fashions

I think that a lot of people are afraid to order from Shein because their prices and cute styles seem too good to be true.  Well, I can tell you that I was really happy with my Shein experience.  I love my new tops and I know that I will be ordering from them again.  I’m already eyeing their swimwear for this summer.  If you’re looking to add a few trendy pieces to your wardrobe this spring, I would definitely not overlook Shein! 

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These black Converse Chucks are my first thrifted These black Converse Chucks are my first thrifted purchase of 2023 for $7.99! I found them at @goodwillmidmich! Here's a casual way to wear them with joggers! 

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I've been in a winter outfit rut for the last mont I've been in a winter outfit rut for the last month. All I want to do is throw on a big cozy sweater with some leggings and call it a day. That’s why today, to help myself get out of my winter outfit funk, I wanted to switch it up a little bit and put together a workwear winter capsule wardrobe post.

Today on the blog I am sharing 15 neutral workwear pieces with 20 outfit ideas. Head over to the blog for all the outfit details! 

Blog- www.thriftywifehappylife.com (link in bio)

Capsule items are also linked on the @shop.ltk app! Follow @thriftywifehappylife for details or go to the link in my bio! 

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My husband and I have plans to have a night away f My husband and I have plans to have a night away from the kids this weekend. I've been brainstorming some outfit ideas for our date night. Which top do you like best with these jeans? 

🛍How to shop my outfits🛍
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Do you have a short cardigan in your wardrobe? Her Do you have a short cardigan in your wardrobe? Here are some ways you can style them for winter! 

This sweater is out of stock but I linked some of my favorite short cardigans on the @shop.ltk app! Follow @thriftywifehappylife or go to the link in my bio! 

#cardigans #howtowearit #outfitideas4you #winteroutfits #sweaterweather #whattowear #midweststyle #michiganblogger #momstyle #momoutfits #styletips #styleinspo #styleblogger #momstyleblogger
🖤 What I wore this week as a SAHM! 🖤 I have 🖤 What I wore this week as a SAHM! 🖤

I have another round up of cozy outfits! I have to admit that I have been in a bit of a style rut! The lack of sunshine has made it really hard for me to feel motivated to get creative with my outfits and I've been finding myself repeating the same clothes over and over again. 

That's why this week I built each outfit around one piece in my wardrobe that I haven't worn in a while. I have a lot of clothes and sometimes rediscovering pieces that I love help my outfits feel more fun and creative! 

🛍How to shop my outfits🛍
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✨ Go to my SAHM Outfit highlight for all the links to my everyday outfits! 

#sahmoutfit #styleinspo #momoutfitinspo #momstyle #momootd #wiw #momiform #dailystyleideas #dailyoutfits #dailyoutfitinspo #ootdfashion
Get ready with me on a gloomy winter day! Even whe Get ready with me on a gloomy winter day! Even when I have no plans of leaving the house, I still want to wear an outfit that makes me feel good! Cozy sweatshirts, leggings and socks have been helping me get through these dark winter days. 

Out for details 
Leggings- @amazon
Sweatshirt- @oldnavy 
Tunic- Old Navy
Necklace- @silverado_jewelry (code: KATIE10)
Socks- Amazon

Shopping details are linked on the @shop.ltk app! Download the free app and follow @thriftywifehappylife or go to the link in my bio! 

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More pictures is a request I have gotten from a lo More pictures is a request I have gotten from a lot of people in the last year, so I'm going to do my best this year to  incorporate more picture posts! I miss them too! 

This leopard blouse is one of my favorite tops in my wardrobe! Which way is your favorite?

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What I wore this week as a SAHM! Anyone else stru What I wore this week as a SAHM!

Anyone else struggling with January outfits? January is always a hard month for me to put together outfits because of the weather. At least by sharing my daily outfits it forces me to step it up a little. 

Here's what I came up with this week! Which day is your favorite? 

#dailyoutfits #dailyoutfitinspo #ootdroundup #wiw #sahmstyle #sahmoutfits #momoutfits #momoutfitinspo #outfitsideas4you #momstyle #momootd #michiganblogger #midweststyle
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