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Fashion Rules to Break: White Pants After Labor Day

September 13, 2024 by Katie H.

how to wear white pants after labor day outfit ideas

It’s time to talk about another fashion rule worth breaking. A few months ago, I shared my thoughts on mixing navy and black. You can read that post HERE on how to wear navy and black together. Today, I want to tackle one of the oldest fashion rules I know—wearing white after Labor Day. Specifically, I’ll be focusing on how to style white pants after Labor Day.

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Filed in: Fall Fashion, Fashion Tips, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • Leave a Comment

How to Style a Statement Blouse

September 5, 2024 by Katie H.

4 ways to style a statement blouse

Although my wardrobe is mostly neutrals, I’ve always had a soft spot for a good statement blouse. As a proud millennial, I grew up in the era of the “going out top”—those fun, eye-catching tops paired with basic jeans that were a staple in my 20s. But as much as I love them, statement tops can be tricky to style.

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Fall Fashion, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 1 Comment

How to Wear Black Wide-Leg Jeans

August 7, 2024 by Katie H.

outfits using black wide leg jeans in a collage

I recently bought these black wide-leg jeans from Target. They are so cute to dress up for work or wear casually. Today I want to share how to wear black wide-leg jeans this fall!

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 4 Comments

How to Wear White Cropped Wide-Leg Pants

April 17, 2024 by Katie H.

6 ways to wear Spanx Twill Cropped Wide-Leg Pants.

One of my favorite styles of pants to wear in spring is cropped wide-leg pants. They are cute and versatile. I find them so easy to dress down or up. Today I am sharing my latest pair of pants to show you how to wear cropped wide-leg pants in 6 different ways.

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Fashion Rules to Break- How to Wear Navy and Black Together

April 11, 2024 by Katie H.

3 outfit ideas wearing black and navy together.

Have you ever been told that you can’t wear navy and black together? Well, I’m here to tell you that you definitely CAN wear navy and black together! Today I’m going to be starting a series called Fashion Rules to Break. Throughout this series, I will be exploring some of the fashion rules that society has placed on us and share why you need to start breaking these rules to help elevate your style!

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What Shoes to Wear with Cropped Wide-Leg Pants When You’re Petite?

March 22, 2024 by Katie H.

9 different shoe options to pair with cropped wide-leg pants.

There are so many fun pant styles to choose from at the moment, yet I find that so many women are holding themselves back from trying new styles because they are overthinking what type of shoes to pair with their pants. A few months back I covered what shoes to wear with straight-leg jeans, so today I want to continue that series and focus on what shoes to wear with cropped wide-leg pants.

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Style Tips, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 2 Comments

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