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February Daily Outfit Review

March 1, 2019 by Katie Haller

We finished another month in 2019.  Was it just me or did that month fly by?  It always does.  That’s why I always like February better than January.  February was actually a pretty cold month here in Las Vegas.  We had some chilly days and we even saw some snow.  I had a snow day at work, which is something I never thought that I would see as a teacher in Las Vegas.  Besides the snow, February has been a pretty good month for my family and I.  We celebrated Jack’s 3rd birthday.  It’s still hard to believe that I have a 3-year-old.  Now I’m looking forward to March, and I’m hoping that March brings some warmer weather.  I’m excited to get out of my winter clothes and start wearing more spring clothes. 


As I said in my daily outfit post from last month (read it HERE), I want to put together a monthly outfit round-up post of all my favorite outfits from the month that I didn’t get to share on my blog.  I share a lot of my daily outfits through Instagram, but many outfits never make it to Instagram and stay on my camera roll of my phone, so doing a round-up post like this allows me to share all those daily looks with all of you.  I also like to show how I re-wear and mix and match my clothes throughout the month.

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Top- Nordstrom (exact)
Sweater- Savers (similar)
Jeans- Target (exact)
Boots- Savers (similar)

Top- ThredUP (similar)
Cardigan- Savers- Old Navy (similar)
Jeans- Target (similar)
Shoes- Lulus (exact, similar)
Necklace- Nordstrom (exact)
Watch- Jord (exact)
Top- Old Navy (exact)
Leggings- Nordstrom Rack (exact)
Jacket- Savers- Old Navy (exact)
Scarf- Five Below (similar)
Hat- Target (similar)
Purse- Savers (similar)
Boots- Savers (similar)

Top- Abercrombie (exact)
Cardigan- Target (similar)
Jeans- Abercrombie (similar)
Shoes- ThredUP- Madden Girl (similar)

Sweater- Savers (similar)
Top- Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Leggings- Last Call Neiman Marcus (similar)
Slippers- Walmart (exact)

Top- Savers (similar)
Jeans- Goodwill (similar)
Shoes- Lulus (exact, similar)

Top- LC Lauren Conrad- Kohl’s (similar)
Jeans- Abercrombie (similar)
Shoes- Walmart (exact)
Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (similar)

Sweater- Kohl’s (exact, similar)
Jeans- Abercrombie (similar)
Shoes- Walmart (exact)
Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (similar)

Coat- Savers (similar)
Scarf- Banana Republic Factory (similar)
Hat- Target (similar)
Jeans- Target (exact)
Boots- Target (similar)

If you want to keep up with all my daily outfits you can follow me on Instagram (HERE).  You can also shop all my favorite outfits easily by following me on the LikeToKnow,it app (HERE).  I also have a link right here on my blog at the top to shop my Instagram, so you don’t have to download the app to shop my looks.  I’ll be back with another round-up in March, so be sure to check back!

Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Daily Outfits, outfits • by Katie Haller • Leave a Comment

Daily Outfits- January Review

January 31, 2019 by Katie Haller

I’m so happy that we made it through January.  The first month of the year is usually a long one for me.  Kevin was away at training for most of the month, so it’s just been me and Jack during the week.  It actually went a lot smoother than I thought.  Jack was really good for me and I think it’s because he had all my attention and didn’t have to share me with his dad.  It was a good bonding time and it really made me appreciate the fact that my husband is home as much as he is with his job.


Son anyway, Something that I wanted to start doing this year on thriftywifehappylife.com, is a monthly outfit review.  I’m trying to make my blog more of a priority since this is what I love doing the most and sharing my daily outfits is what started it all.  I share a lot of my outfits on my Instagram that never makes it to the blog because it can be time-consuming to put together a post.  I also have a whole camera roll of outfits that sometimes never get shared.  I know that not all my readers have social media, so that’s why I wanted to do some daily outfit round up posts this year.  I like to share my daily outfits because I try to share real outfits that I actually wear in my daily life.  Some of my blog posts are just me being creative with my wardrobe and put together fun cute outfits, but sometimes I never get around to actually wearing those outfits.  With a daily outfit selfie, you get to see what I actually wore that day.  You can also see how often I repeat my clothes and wear them in different ways.

This month, I’ve been wearing a lot of my clothes that I got around Christmas time.  I’ve been trying not to shop too much, so I’ve also been shopping my closet a lot trying to make the most of my wardrobe.  It’s been chilly this last month, but nothing compared to the rest of the country where it’s been ridiculously cold.   I usually struggle with dressing for winter in Las Vegas, because I’m either too hot of too cold in my outfits.  It all depends on the wind and the sun to determinant how cold you will feel.  Another struggle for me has been the morning lighting.  It’s been really hard to take outfit selfies in the morning, because the sun rises so late.  I am really looking forward to longer days soon!

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Daily Outfits- January Review

Top- Nordstrom (Exact) || Jeans- Abercrombie (Similar) || Shoes- Madden Girls-ThredUp (Similar) || Necklace- Nordstrom Rack (Exact)

Daily Outfits- January Review

Top- Old Navy (Exact, Similar) || Cardigan- Old Navy- Savers (Similar) || Leggings- Simple Addiction (Exact, Similar) || Boots- Target- Savers (Similar, Similar) || Necklace- Nordstrom Rack (Exact) || Watch- JORD (Exact)

Daily Outfits- January Review
Top- American Eagel- Savers (Similar) || Leggings- Nordstrom Rack (Exact) || Denim Jacket- Old Navy- Savers (Similar) || Shoes- Kohl’s (Exact) || Scarf- Five Below (Similar) || Hat- Lids (Exact)

Daily Outfits- January Review

Jacket- Brand unknown- Savers (Similar, Similar) || Top- Nordstrom (Exact) || Jeans- American Eagle- Savers (Exact) || Boots- Target (Similar) || Purse- Coach Outlet (Similar) || Belt- hand me down (Similar)

Daily Outfits- January Review

Top- Nordstrom Rack (Exact, Similar, Similar) || Cardigan- Old Navy- Savers (Similar) || Jeans- Old Navy- Savers (Similar) || Shoes- Lulus (Exact, Similar) || Necklace- Nordstrom (Exact)

Daily Outfits- January Review

Sweater- Kohl’s (Exact, Similar, Similar) || Jeans- Old Navy- Savers (Similar) || Shoes- Kohl’s (Exact)

Daily Outfits- January Review
Top- PinkBlush (Similar, Similar) || Cardigan- Target- Savers (Similar) || Jeans- Abercrombie (Similar) || Shoes- Madden Girl- ThredUp (Similar) || Necklace- Nordstrom (Exact) 
Daily Outfits- January Review
Top- Old Navy (Similar) || Cardigan- Target (Similar) || Leggings- Last Call Neiman Marcus (Similar) || Shoes- Target (Similar) || Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (Similar) 
Daily Outfits- January Review

Sweater- Kohl’s (Exact, Similar) || Jacket- Old Navy- Savers (Similar) || Jeans- Target (Exact) || Shoes- Kohl’s (Exact) || Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (Similar) || Earrings-Esty (Exact)

Daily Outfits- January Review
Top- Nordstrom (Exact) || Cardigan- Merona- Savers (Similar) || Jeans- Express-distressed them myself-see post HERE! (Similar) || Shoes- Nordstrom (Exact) || Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (Similar) || Hat- Lids (Exact) 
Daily Outfits- January Review
Top- PinkBlush (Similar, Similar, Similar) || Cardigan- Target (Similar) || Jeans- American Eagle- Savers (Similar) || Shoes- Walmart (Similar, Similar) Earrings- Etsy (Exact) 
Those are some of my favorite January outfits.  Make sure you check in next month to see what my favorite February outfits are!  If you want to keep up on all my daily outfit posts you can follow me on Instagram and also on the LiketoKnow.it app! 

Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Daily Outfits, outfits, What I Wore • by Katie Haller • 2 Comments

Weekday Wardrobe

June 25, 2018 by Katie Haller

Hey guys!  So I have been collecting a lot of outfit selfies from the last couple of months of my weekly wardrobe.  I’ve been wanting to share a big round-up of all my favorite work outfits from the year, but whenever I go to start writing the post I get so overwhelmed.  That’s why I thought I would take it slow and just share the last couple of weeks.

I take an outfit selfie before work pretty much every day that I like my outfit and sometimes that’s a lot.  Going to work in a cute outfit helps me feel good about my self and puts me in a better mood.  That’s why I love to share what I wear to help all of you get that same feeling.  I don’t love waking up at 5am and getting myself ready to be out the door by 7:15, but I do love having something to do every day.  My job is my social outlet at the moment.  It actually brightens my day when I see my other co-workers coming to work in cute outfits and telling me that they were inspired to dress a little more stylish from reading my blog.

I always like to mention that I work in a preschool classroom, so I have to keep it casual and comfortable, but I still try to stay someone stylish.  I think I may have shared this story before, but I’ll share it again.  My first job out of college was at a child care center and they had a strict dress code.  You had to wear a company polo shirt with black pants or khakis.  I hated it. (not so much the job, just the dress code.)  After that, I always asked at my interviews what the dress code is because I’m just not the uniform-wearing kind of girl.  I’ll save that for my husband.

Anyway, here are 7 outfits from the last two weeks.  A lot of my clothes are thrifted, so I will write where I bought them, what store they are from (if I know) and I will also link a similar affordable option for you! 

 Top- ThredUP– Target (SIMILAR) || Jeans- Goodwill- Hollister (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Walmart (EXACT) || Earrings- Target (SIMILAR)

 Dress- Savers- Old Navy (SIMILAR) || Jacket- Savers- Old Navy (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Walmart (EXACT)

 Top- Shein (EXACT) || Jeans- Goodwill- Hollister (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Walmart (EXACT) || Earrings- Target (SIMILAR)

 Top- Target (SIMILAR) || Skirt- TJMaxx (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Burlington Coat Factory (SIMILAR)

Top- Target (SIMILAR) || Skirt- ThredUP– Forever 21 (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Nordstrom- Converse (EXACT)

 Dress- Walmart (SIMILAR) || Top- Target (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Nordstrom- Converse (EXACT) || Necklace- Kohl’s- LC Lauren Conrad (SIMILAR)

Dress- ThredUP (SIMILAR) || Top- Savers- H&M (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Walmart (EXACT)

Hopefully, this gave you a little motivation for your wardrobe this week.  I hope everyone has a great week!!

Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Daily Outfits, outfits • by Katie Haller • Leave a Comment

What I Wore- Weekday Wardrobe

February 5, 2018 by Katie Haller

Happy Monday everyone!  It’s been a while since I last posted my weekday outfits.  Sometimes I just really miss sharing my weekly outfit selfies. I had hoped to post this one last Friday, but these posts actually take some time to put together, so I thought I’d give you a little inspiration for this coming up week.  

I know I’ve said this before, but it’s hard to put together cute outfits when you’re a preschool teacher.  I spend the entire day with my little ones.  We eat together, play together, do art, go outside.  I’m always worried about ruining my clothes at work.   The good thing is, I buy most of my work clothes at thrift stores.  
Here are my outfits from last week. 
Monday
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Pinkblush cardigan with leopard print pockets
Top- Forever 21 (similar) || Jeans- Hollister (similar) || Cardigan-  PinkBlush (similar) || Shoes- Ross (similar) || Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (similar)
Tuesday
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Stripe sweater and jeans. Preschool teacher outfit ideas
Sweater- H&M (similar) || Jeans- LC Lauren Conrad (similar)  || Shoes- Target (similar) 
Wednesday
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Preschool teacher outfit ideas. Layered Chambray shirt
Top- Target (similar) || Cardigan- Target (similar) || Jeans- Old Navy (similar) || Shoes- Target (similar) 
Thursday
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Preschool teacher outfit ideas. Sweater and jeans
Sweater- Banana Republic (similar) || Jeans- Hollister (similar) || Shoes- Burlington Coat Factory (similar)
Friday
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Preschool teacher outfit ideas. White jeans with denim jacket and white jeans
Top- PinkBlush (exact) || Jacket- Jessica Simpson (similar) || Pants- Target (similar) || Shoes- Burlington Coat Factory (similar)


I should mention that Friday was a teacher workday, so I usually like to wear something that I can’t wear around the kids.  On this particular day, I wore my white jeans with my favorite booties.

I hope you have a great week!

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What I Wore- Weekday Wardrobe

August 5, 2017 by Katie Haller

 This past week was my professional development week at work.  I always look forward to this week every year.  It’s not because I love sitting through the same boring trainings that I’ve sat through for the last 3 years.  It’s because I look forward to planning out my outfits for each day and wearing something fun and different than my normal work clothes.  I have a lot of restrictions in the classroom working with the kids every day, so when I’m sitting at a training all day, I can wear some of the things that I’d like to get more use out of in my closet.  This week I was able to wear wedge sandals, blazers, white pants and dresses that I typically wouldn’t wear in the classroom.
Here’s a look at my outfits from the past week.
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I’m going to start with last Friday because it was our last day of school funfair for the kids.  I wore my pink maxi dress with my denim blazer. 
Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits.  Pink maxi dress with denim vest

Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits.  Pink maxi dress with denim vest

Dress- Target (similar) || Denim Vest- Savers (similar) || Shoes- Target (similar)

On Monday I wore my white pants with my burnt orange cardigan.  I liked the color combo with the turquoise accessories and white pants.  I also decided to wear my cognac wedges, because I never get the chance to wear any kind of heal in the classroom.
Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits.  Orange cardigan with white pants and turquoise accessories

Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits.  Orange cardigan with white pants and turquoise accessories

Top- Old Navy (similar) || Pants- Target (similar) || Cardigan- H&M (similar) || Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (exact) || Necklace- Nordstrom Rack (similar)

Tuesday was my favorite look.  I found this swing tank top at Target in the clearance section last weekend for under $7!  I have a similar tank in navy and it’s one of my favorite tanks this summer.  I wore it with my grey LC Lauren Conrad blazer that I love, but rarely get to wear.
Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits. Grey blazer with stripe swing tank top

Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits. Stripe swing tank top with jeans and wedge sandals

Top- Target (similar) || Jeans- Hollister- thrifted from the Good Will (similar) || Blazer- Kohl’s (exact)|| Shoes- Target (similar) || Purse- Last Call (exact) || Necklace- Savers (similar)

Wednesday I went with a dress.  I haven’t worn this pink stripe t-shirt dress since I was pregnant and I’ve missed it.  I always think it looks nice with my denim jacket.
Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits. Pink stripe dress with denim jacket

Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits. Pink stripe dress with denim jacket

Dress- Old Navy (exact/ similar) || Jacket- Meijer (similar) || Shoes- Target (exact) || Necklace- Kohl’s (similar)

Thursday was a repeat of my white pants and denim jacket.  I wore my Gap navy and white stripe t-shirt with my lace up faux suede flats.  I figure I never get a chance to wear my white pants, so I’d get good use out of them and wear them twice.
Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits. Navy stripes with white pants
Thritty Wife, Happy Life- Daily outfits. Navy stripes with white pants

Top- Gap-thrifted from Goodwill (similar) || Pants- Target (similar) || Jacket- Meijer (similar) || Shoes- Ross (similar) || Purse- Savers (similar) || Necklace- Burlington Coat Factory (similar)


Those are my outfits from training.  Next week I’ll be in my classroom getting it ready for my new class.  I hope all the teachers out there have great start to the new school year.  I’m sure I’ll be sharing more of my daily outfits on Instagram, so look for them there!


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What I Wore- Weekday Wardrobe

June 10, 2017 by Katie Haller

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Causal  preschool teacher summer outfits
  As most teachers near me ended their school year on Thursday, the summer program at my school has just begun.  It would be so nice to have the entire summer off, but most early childhood teachers work throughout the summer, so I guess I knew what I was getting myself into.
  The hardest thing about working in the summertime is trying to figure out how to dress in the heat.  My dress code at work makes it hard to dress in the summer.  No open-toed shoes and no shorts.  That’s why I’ve been trying to wear a lot of sundresses, skirts, and flowy tops.  Anything to keep cool.
Here’s a recap of what I wore this week

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Monday

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life Casual summer work outfit
Dress- Old Navy- Thrifted from Savers (similar) || Cardigan- Old Navy (similar) || Shoes- DSW (similar)

Tuesday

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life Casual summer work outfit

Skirt- TJ Maxx (similar similar ) || Tank top- Old Navy (exact) || Vest- Savers (similar)

Wednesday

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life Casual summer work outfit

Top- Target (similar) || Jeans- LC Lauren Conrad Kohl’s (similar) || Shoes- Nordstrom (exact)

Thursday

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life Casual summer work outfit

Dress- Old Navy- Thrifted from Savers (similar)  ||  Jacket- Meijer (similar) || Shoes- Nordstrom  (exact)

Friday

Top- Target (similar) || Jeans- LC Lauren Conrad Kohl’s (similar) || Shoes- Target (exact)
I hope everyone has a great weekend!

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