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Katie’s Closet~Winter Wardobe

November 29, 2014 by Katie Haller

I really thought that we would be moving out of Michigan just as the cold winter weather started to hit this year.  Well, I thought wrong.  If there is one thing that I’ve learned from being married to a pilot, it’s that nothing is ever for sure.  Nothing is ever laid out perfectly with a clear timeline.  We are still moving to Las Vegas, but it looks like I will get the chance to experience one more Michigan winter.

Unfortunately, I prematurely got rid of my Ugg boots.  I know, Ugg boots do not snow boots.  Someone who has grown up in Michigan should know this, but they were my only warm pair of boots that I owned.  I’m not looking to spend any more money on winter clothes, so I’ve been slowly going through my closet looking for warm clothes.  It turns out that I don’t like winter, so I don’t have a whole lot of winter clothes.  I pretty much just do a lot of layering during the winter.

Here are a couple outfits I put together this week.

My Friday work outfit
Shirt Similar/ Skirt Similar/ Jacket Similar/ Boots Similar/ Necklace Similar
I actually wore this outfit to the grocery store, with the boots from above, not the heels. I just thought the heels would be cute for a dinner out.  This is one of the only sweaters that I own and it’s not even a real sweater, but I like the slouchy sweater look.
Sweater Exact/ Jeans Similar/ Shoes Exact

I will have to do some more searching in my closet for my warm clothes.  I’m sure I’ll be able to find some more winter looks to share in the next couple of months. Until then, stay warm!

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Katie’s Closet~What I Wore this Week

October 18, 2014 by Katie Haller

I’ve been working way too much lately.  On an average day, I am at work anywhere between 10 and 11 hours.  I won’t get into any details, but let’s just say I look forward to making a change when I move.  There is one thing I love about my job… and that is finding new looks to wear to work.  I literally look forward to getting dressed in the morning.  (I know, I don’t have much of a life) I never liked having to wear a uniform to work.  I know that some people prefer not having to think when they wake up and get ready, but I like to be creative when I get dressed in the morning.  When I’m wearing something cute, I feel confident and ready to take on anything that comes my way. 

Here are the outfits that helped me get through this week.
Monday
Black dress- Target
Scarf- Charming Charlies
Cardigan- Target
Boots- Target
Tuesday
Black Jeggings- TJ Maxx
Blazer- Kohls
Shirt- Target
Shoes- Target
Wednesday
Dress- Target
Jean Jacket- Meijer
Boots- Target
Necklace- Aldo

Thursday

Black sweater- Express
Polka dot blouse- Meijer
Black Pants- Old Navy (Salvation Army)
Necklace- Charming Charlie
Shoes- Plato’s Closet
Friday

Sweater dress- Express

Leggings- Charlotte Ruse
Shoes- DSW
Scarf- Charming Charlie 

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My closet~What I Wore This Week

September 20, 2014 by Katie Haller

As promised, I’m embracing the fall weather, starting with one of my favorite things about fall…the clothes! I’ve heard people complaining lately about the cooler days, but not me. I couldn’t wait to pull my favorite pair of boots out of the closet. I highly doubt those boots will get much use in Florida.   
Here are some of my favorite fall looks from the past week. 
Sunday
Fall look
Black Dress- Hand-me-Down
Jean Jacket- Jessica Simpson
Leggings- Target
Scarf- Old Navy
Monday
Black Dress- Target
Purple cover-up- Express
Leggings- Target
Boots- Target
Belt- Target

Tuesday
Fall look, jean shirt with black blazer
Black Jeggings- Jessica Simpson
Jean Shirt- Target
Black Blazer- Forever 21
Red Necklace- Aldo
Leopard Flats- Old Navy

Friday
Blouse- Jessica Simpson
Red Jeans- Kohls
Black Cardigan- Macy’s
Necklace- Kohls

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Shopping Finds~ What I Wore

August 22, 2014 by Katie Haller

I was recently asked by one of the parents at my work while picking up her daughter “You always have the cutest outfits on. Where do you get your clothes?” Well, I have to confess that I’m a little embarrassed to admit that my 2 latest favorite clothing items have come from the same store I do my grocery shopping at. The truth is I’m not afraid of buying clothes from anywhere. I will shop anywhere from Nordstrom to Goodwill and everywhere in between. As long as it fits my style and is a good price, I’ll buy it.

Here is my favorite outfit from this past week. I found this top at Meijer last weekend. The same place that I found my jean jacket a couple weeks ago.  I keep finding these great deals on Jessica Simpson’s clothes at Meijer. It’s not the typical place I would think of to find anything from Jessica Simpson, but I’m not going to complain. This polka dot sleeveless blouse was only $7.00. I ended up buying it. On Monday I wore it to work with a black sweater, black leggings, and wedge shoes.

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My Closet~ What I Wore This Week!

August 15, 2014 by Katie Haller

Here are a few of my outfits from my closet that I wore to work this week.
Tuesday
Tank Top- Old Navy
Skirt- Charlotte Russe
Sweater- Target
Shoes- Target
Belt– Express bought at Salvation Army
Wednesday

Button-Down- Hand me Down

Sweater- Old Navy
Jeggings- TJ Maxx
Shoes- Target
Thursday 

Shirt- Old Navy

Maxi Skirt- TJ Maxx
Jacket- Jessica Simpson

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My Closet~ What I Wore This Week

August 2, 2014 by Katie Haller

I feel like I’ve been slacking in my outfit posts this summer. I decided to catch up this week. Here are some of my favorite outfits from this past week. Read more

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