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The Ultimate Casual Mom Winter Wardrobe Capsule 2022

November 21, 2022 by Katie H.

winter clothes

My casual mom winter wardrobe capsule is here and I am so excited to share it with all of you! I got so much good feedback on my fall mom wardrobe capsule and my teacher wardrobe capsule that I had to do another capsule for the winter season! 

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Fashion Tips, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules, Winter Fashion • by Katie H. • 1 Comment

5 Fashion Rules to Forget

September 5, 2019 by Katie Haller

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6 Ways to Style a Black Jumpsuit

June 20, 2019 by Katie Haller

6 Ways to Style a Black Jumpsuit

It’s no secret that I’ve had a lot going on in the last month or so.  My family and I moved across the country, I quit my job and we moved into a brand new house.  I can’t hide that all these big changes haven’t always been super easy for me.  It’s been a roller coaster of emotions.  I’ve felt excited, stressed, sad and hopeful all at the same time.  When I’m going through all these ups and downs, I often lose my sense of creativity with my outfits.  I get into a rut of wearing the same clothes over and over again in an effort to stay comfortable and happy.

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Easy Outfit Combination- Black + Denim + Leopard

February 21, 2019 by Katie Haller

Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print
Today I’m talking about one of the easiest outfit combinations ever!  All you need is something black, something denim and sometimes leopard.  This is one of my go-to looks when I want to feel stylish and feel confident in my outfit.  It can be done with pants, dresses, skirts, shorts… really anything.  Today I’m sharing 2 looks wearing the same base clothes (top and bottom).  My top is a chambray shirt and my bottoms are a pair of high wasted black jeans.  One look is for the day and the other is for the night. 
Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Look #1- Day look

For this look, I accessorized with my leopard loafers and a black satchel purse.  The larger purse and the flat shoes make the outfit a little more casual and more appropriate for the day.  It’s perfect for wearing anywhere.  It could be worn for work or if you want to look a little more put together while you run errands. I always love a good pair of leopard print shoes.  They can really make any look pop!
Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Black jeans, denim shirt and leopard print

Look #2- Evening look

All I did to make this look more appropriate for the evening was switch out the flats for a pair of heels and the satchel purse for a leopard clutch.  This is a look I would wear if I was going out with friends in the evening or a date night with my husband.  It’s a very simple way to turn your day look into an evening look. 
Like I said, this combination is so simple and you can wear it in so many other ways.  It doesn’t take many pieces to complete it.  My biggest tip for putting together this combination is to keep it simple.  Don’t over-accessorize.  The leopard gives the look a big enough statement, so you don’t want to over-accessorize.  Also don’t mix your leopard.  I find that all you need is one leopard print accessory.  Mixing different leopard prints would just be too busy.  
For more ideas on how to style black, denim and leopard, you can check out my older posts (HERE, HERE, HERE) 

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Pants- Target (exact, similar, similar, similar) 
Top- Target (similar, similar) 
Satchel Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (similar, similar)
Clutch- ThredUp (similar, similar) 
Pumps- Target (similar) 
Loafers- Lulu’s (similar, similar) 
Watch- Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Necklace- Nordstrom (exact)
Earrings- Etsy (exact) 
Sunglasses- Glassesshop.com (similar)

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3 Ways to Wear a Corduroy Skirt

January 17, 2019 by Katie Haller

3 Ways to Wear a Corduroy Skirt
I love it when I find a great versatile piece of clothing.  I love it, even more, when I find it for a great price!  Last month right before Christmas I got a notification on my phone that ThredUP was doing 24 hours of free shipping.  I had been waiting for this for a while because I only had a little over $2 left in my ThredUP account.  I love shopping at their online thrift store, but my biggest complaint is that you need to spend over $79 to get free shipping.  I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time spending that much money at a thrift store.  That’s why I was waiting for free shipping.  I ended up buying this super cute Old Navy corduroy skirt for $.99 plus an Old Navy tunic top (HERE), also for $.99.  I was pretty excited about my finds and I still have some change leftover in my account for my next ThredUp shopping trip.

I’ve had really good luck with thrifting my skirts.  You can usually find a lot of great basic skirts from thrift stores.  I like the light khaki color of this skirt.  I also think that corduroy is a great material for fall and winter.  This skirt would make the perfect classroom skirt if your a teacher or for any office job.  It’s also a perfect way to dress up a little bit more.  Today I’ve styled it 3 ways to show you how easy it can be to add a corduroy skirt into your wardrobe.   

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Look #1- This look includes all my favorite things.  A chambray top and a pop of leopard.  This look is perfect for work.  It’s really a simple look to pull off. 
3 Ways to Wear a Corduroy Skirt
Skirt– ThredUp-Old Navy (Similar, Similar) || Top- Target (Similar) || Booties- ThredUP- Target (Similar, Similar) || Belt- Hand me down from my mom (Similar, Similar)  || Necklace- Nordstrom (Exact)

Look #2- I love to layer my button-down shirts with a cardigan.  I love how it has a classic and preppy feel to it.  The key is to cuff the sleeves.  This shows off the blouse a little more and hides any imperfections and bumpiness you might get in your sleeves. 

3 Ways to Wear a Corduroy Skirt
Top- ThredUP- J.Crew (Similar, Similar) || Cardigan- Target (Similar) || Shoes- ThredUp- Madden Girls (Similar) || Necklace- Nordstrom (Exact)

Look #3- Sweaters tucked in are such a trend right now.  I never thought that would be a thing, but it looks so polished when you tuck your sweater.  Wearing a sweater with a skirt can be the perfect combination in the winter. 

3 Ways to Wear a Corduroy Skirt
Sweater- Target (Exact) || Booties– Zappos (Exact, Similar)

For more styling ideas to make the most of your wardrobe check out my other posts HERE!!

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How to Put Together an Athleisure Look

January 14, 2019 by Katie Haller

How to Put Together an Athleisure Look

 As a native Michigander, I really can’t complain too much about the 50-degree temperatures of the Las Vegas winter, but I’m still feeling the winter blues.  The days are short and days are colder, it still puts me into a funk with my wardrobe.  Thankfully winter in Las Vegas is very short.  Before I know it the sun will be out and it will be 70 degrees every day, probably before I ever get around to posting these posts.  To be honest, all I want to do lately is to wear comfortable clothes.  Leggings, cozy sweaters, t-shirts… anything to keep me comfortable and warm.  That’s why every weekend I’ve been wearing athleisure wear.  I love athleisure clothes because it’s a perfect combination of workout athletic clothes with everyday casual clothes.  

Today I want to share one of my favorite athleisure looks and also what the key components are to putting together an athleisure look.  It’s actually really easy and most of you probably already have these pieces in your closet.  

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How to Put Together an Athleisure Look
1.) Tennis shoes-  The most important piece of an athleisure look is athletic tennis shoes.  I personally think that black athletic shoes make for the best athleisure look, but.  I just feel like the black and white look so polished, but I also love other tennis shoes with these looks too.  I bought my tennis shoes (HERE) at Kohl’s back in the fall.  Tennis shoes seem to be my most expensive shoes in my closet because I always buy name brand.  I love Nike, Adidas, New Balance… they all have great styles.  The key is to find them on sale!  I’ve linked some of my favorite shoes below.

How to Put Together an Athleisure Look

2.) Leggings-  I think we can all agree that leggings are the best!  When I buy leggings, I look for 3 things; comfort, thickness, and affordability.  I like something comfortable that sucks in everything with a high waist.  I also look for something with a decently thick material.  One of my biggest fashion fears is to be the person who bends over in leggings and you can see the pattern on their underwear perfectly.  Lastly affordability.  My dream leggings are the Zella Live in High Waist Leggings (HERE), but I just can’t bring myself to spend the $59 for them. (Maybe the next big Nordstrom Sale).  I typically will look at stores like TJMaxx or Marshalls for decent brands of leggings.  I recently bought this pair of leggings (HERE) at Nordstrom Rack for under $10.  I really like the thickness of the leggings, but I will say that they are not as soft as some of my other leggings.  Another legging steal is at Forever 21 (HERE).  Their leggings are really nice everyday leggings and they are under $4!!  I still have a pair of Forever 21 leggings that I bought when I was pregnant with Jack, but I will say that their thickness wears out a lot, so I save those ones for my around the house leggings.

How to Put Together an Athleisure Look

3.) Graphic tee or loose-fitting top- I love my stripe tunics and I also love a good graphic tee.  For this look I’m sharing today I stuck with my comfy thrifted striped American Eagle top (HERE).  With tops, I like something that’s loose-fitting and long enough to cover my front and backside.  

How to Put Together an Athleisure Look

4.) A layering piece-  When I say a layering piece, I mean anything you can wear casually over a t-shirt.  It could be a vest, cardigan, jacket… really anything that you like to layer with during the cooler months.  I personally like denim jackets or boyfriend cardigans.  For this look, I went with my grey boyfriend cardigan (HERE) from Target.  It’s super cozy for the winter.

How to Put Together an Athleisure Look

5.) A hat- I love wearing hats lately, especially when it’s cold out.  For this look, I wore my winter pom pom beanie hat (similar HERE) that I got in the dollar section at Target before Christmas.  I also wear my Tigers baseball cap (HERE) all the time with my athleisure clothes.  It’s the perfect way to hide the fact that I didn’t want to do my hair.

So there you have it, 5 key components to completing an athleisure look.  If you like this post, check out my post on 5 Ways to Make Your Momiform More Stylish. Post HERE!!

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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! 

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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? 

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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! 

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🖤 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! 

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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. 

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

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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? 

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