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3 Must Have Scarves

by Katie Haller

I’ve always loved wearing scarves during the fall and winter, but after moving to a warmer climate, I find myself wearing scarves less than I used to.  I recently gave a bunch of scarves away on my last closet cleanout, but there are some scarves that are always worth keeping no matter what kind of climate you live in.  Believe it or not, it does get chilly in the wintertime in Las Vegas.  Scarves can offer the perfect amount of warmth sometimes.  It all depends on how you layer them.

 Today I want to share 3 types of scarves that are perfect no matter what kind of climate you live in.  These are the scarves that you will want to hold on to and not add to the cleanout bag.

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Blanket Scarves are great!  They are still very popular and are perfect to layer over a t-shirt, sweater or cardigan.  I bought my blanket scarf I’m wearing above from ilymix, which they don’t have this particular scarf any more, but you can still find it on Amazon (HERE).

I love plaid!  There is nothing better than a plaid scarf around the holidays.  Whether it’s a blanket scarf or infinity scarf, the pattern always looks nice.  I found this grey plaid scarf at Banana Republic Factory a couple years ago on clearance for $6.  I love that you can find plaid in all kinds of colors to match whatever season it is.

Of course I was going to mention leopard.  I love to accessorize with leopard print.  A leopard scarf is the perfect way to add a little bit of print to your outfit.  I found my leopard scarf last fall at Old Navy.  Unfortunately, I can’t find it this year, but luckily Nordstrom has the almost exact scarf for the same price (HERE).

 Those are my favorite types are scarves.  Are you a scarf person?

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3 Ways to Wear a Green Cardigan with PinkBlush

by Katie Haller

I feel like everywhere I look on Instagram, all I see are fall clothes.  Sweaters, cardigans, jeans, booties…all my favorite things.  The only thing that I’m wondering is how is everyone wearing all their fall clothes so early?  Is it really that cool in the rest of the country?  I don’t think so.  In Las Vegas, our summer last FOREVER.  Fall is a really hard season for me because I want to wear all my favorite fall clothes, but it doesn’t cool down until at least November.  I don’t know about you, but I can’t force myself to wear a sweater when it’s 100 degrees outside.  One thing that always helps me get through the warm falls is to transition into my fall clothes.  I love to mix my fall clothes with my summer clothes to create transitional fall looks that are still comfortable to wear when it is warm out. 

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For today’s post, I want to share 3 transitional fall look with my new olive green cardigan from PinkBlush.  There are so many things that I love about this cardigan.  First of all, I love the color.  Olive green is the perfect fall color.  I also love the detail of the brown quilted elbow patch.  They make me feel like I’m ready to go riding or something.  I also love the material of this cardigan.  It’s not a sweater knit, it feels more like a sweatshirt.  It’s actually quite warm. 

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Look 1: Distressed jeans and flip flops
For my first look, I wore my favorite pair of cuffed distressed jeans and a black tank.  For shoes, I kept it super casual with my leopard print flip-flops.  I felt like flip-flops help keep that laid back warm-weather feel. 

Cardigan (Exact) || Skirt (Similar) || Top (Exact) || Necklace (Similar) || Shoes (Similar) 
Look 2: Denim Skirt and knotted tank
For this look, I wanted to wear my denim skirt.  I’ve been loving this jean skirt all summer long and I plan on wearing it through out the fall.  I styled it with my white tank top that I knotted, because I’ve been knotting all my tops lately.  For shoes, I dressed it up with my strappy sandals.
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Cardigan (Exact) || Shorts (Exact) || Top (Similar) || Necklace (Similar) || Shoes (Similar) 
Look 3: Shorts and Stripes
It’s hard for me to style something 3 ways without styling it with stripes.  I love all of my striped t-shirts and this one looks great with the green.  I wore it with my favorite jean shorts and wedges from the summer.

I can’t wait to wear this cardigan throughout the fall and winter.  I’m sure I’ll have lots of new ways to style it.  I also have some exciting news on how you can easily shop all my favorite PinkBlush clothes.  You can always shop through my posts, but now you can also follow me, thriftywifehappylife, on the LIKEtoKNOW.it App (HERE)  You will find all my outfits from my Instagram linked for your shopping convivence.  Look for this cardigan and my other PinkBlush favorites!

Little Black Tank Dress- Styled 6 Ways

by Katie Haller

There is nothing that I love more than a versatile piece of clothing.  If I can’t wear it in more than one way, then most likely I’m not going to buy it.  One store that I can always find good versatile clothing is H&M.  H&M is my go-to for affordable basic pieces.  I buy a lot of tank tops, t-shirts, dresses and cardigans at H&M.  When I’m thrift shopping, it’s one of those brands that I look for, because I’m familiar with the way their clothes fit and wear.

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For today’s post, I wanted to share this black tank dress from H&M.  It’s so simple, so there are endless amounts of ways to style it.  This dress is actually a hand-me-down from my sister-in-law’s closet, but since it’s one of those classic H&M basic pieces, you can still find it at the store.  

 Denim Jacket- Savers- Old Navy (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Kohl’s (SIMILAR)

Blazer- LC Lauren Conrad Kohl’s (EXACT) || Shoes- Target (SIMILAR)

Jacket- Old Navy- Savers (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Walmart- (SIMILAR) || Scarf- Old Navy (SIMILAR) 
 Kimono- PinkBlush (EXACT) || Shoes- Walmart (SIMILAR)

 Chambray Top- Savers- Brand Unknown (SIMILAR) || Shoes- Old Navy (SIMILAR) 
Cardigan- H&M (EXACT) || Shoes- Kohl’s (SIMILAR)

Adding a Pop of Color to Your Wardrobe

by Katie Haller

I love color, but when it comes to my wardrobe, I often stick to neutral and dark colors.  I’m always drawn to black, white, browns and nudes.  That’s why I am always looking for ways to add some color to my wardrobe.  I often add in my color with accessories.  It’s the easiest way for me to add some color without overdoing it.  I love using a colorful purse to just add the pop of color I’m looking for.

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I often get a lot of complements of my coral satchel purse.  It was a gift from my aunt before I moved to Las Vegas.  She said that she thought it would look perfect in the desert and she was right.  I’ve been carrying it off and on ever since I moved out to Vegas.  I love that it’s bright and it just adds that pop of color my outfits need.  I also love the classic style of this purse.  I like to find purses that have a timeless style to them.  A trendy purse can go out of style so quickly. 
Today I wanted to share some of my looks while using this purse and often some similar shopping options for you.  
 

 

So where can you find a colorful purse like mine??  Well, just like most of my wardrobe, you can’t find my exact item in stores anymore.  But you can find some similar classic colorful purses like mine.  For me, I always have good luck at stores like TJMaxx, Marshalls and Burlington Coat Factory.  Usually, you can find some decent brands with good quality for under $40.  I do love classic brands like Coach and Kate Spade and I’m a big fan of outlet shopping, so if you want to make a splurge, I recommended checking out the outlet stores.  The other two places I always find really cute purses for a decent price are Target and Charming Charlie.  Charming Charlie probably has the best selection of colors.  Below I have some colorful purses that I found for under $80. 

Making the Most of your Wardrobe- 4 Ways to Wear a Stripe Skirt

by Katie Haller

This summer I’m all about skirts.  They are so light and easy to throw on during the summer.  I’ve been wearing my skirts to work a lot because they are a great alternative to pants.  Last month I found this Ann Taylor striped skirt from ThredUP.  As soon as I tried it on, I knew I wanted to do a post on it to show how versatile a striped skirt can be.  I wear stripes all the time because they go with everything.  This skirt does just that.  It has an elastic waist, which makes it nice and comfy and also allows me to wear it in more casual ways than a skirt with a button or zipper.  Today I wanted to share 4 different ways to wear this classic striped skirt.

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 Look #1
This has to be my favorite look.  I added a bright pink tank top and wore my strappy heel sandals.
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 Look #2
I wear a denim jacket with almost anything.  It’s my favorite way to layer.  With this look, I kept the colors simple and neutral.
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 Look #3
Chambray is always a win.  Here I wore my chambray shirt with some flat sandals.  To add some color, I wore my coral purse.
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Look #4
If I’m going to mix patterns, it’s usually stripes and leopard.  I just love this combo.  This leopard clutch has become one of my favorite closet staples. I often opt for wedges over heals, because they tend to be a little more comfortable, especially when chasing toddlers.
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So there you have it.  Those are 4 easy ways that you can wear a striped skirt.  For more outfit ideas and to see other ways I’ve worn this skirt you can follow me on Instagram @thriftywifehappylife.  

Making the Most of Your Wardrobe- Chambray Shirt

by Katie Haller

One of my many wardrobe staples in my closet is my chambray button-down shirt.  It’s one of those clothing pieces that you should have in your closet because it’s so versatile.  I wear mine with skirts, jeans, leggings, even as a cover-up over dresses and tops.  On one of my recent thrift store trips to Savers, I found an H&M chambray top for $3.50.  I really fell in love with how flowy and soft the material was. My other chambray shirt is stiff and although it looks great, it’s not always super comfortable.  I also love how this top is a lighter color, which is perfect for spring.
For today’s post, I have 3 different spring outfits wearing my chambray shirt.

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Denim on Denim
  
Denim on Denim
 Denim on Denim
I’ve been obsessed with mixing denim right now.  I never thought that I would like this look so much, but I think with the 2 different washes, you can pull it off.  I styled my top by tying it, which is really popular right now.  I kept is simple and wore some nude pumps and my black satchel purse. 

Chambray top over a black dress with a pop of color
Chambray top over a black dress with a pop of color
 Over a Dress
I always love to wear my button down shirts opened as a cover up.  I think it’s a nice alternative to always wearing my jean jacket.  To add a little color, I styled it with my coral purse.  For shoes I’m wearing my cognac peep toed booties, which are great shoes for transitioning into spring. 
Chambray shirt with white jeans and a pop of leopard
Chambray shirt with white jeans and a pop of leopard
White with a pop of Leopard
This look has to be my favorite.  I love how the white jeans look with the wash of this top.  I stuck with simple nude flats as my shoes and added my leopard clutch so it wouldn’t feel too boring. 
Hopefully you have some inspiration for styling your chambray shirts this spring.  Below I’ve linked all the similar items that I’m wearing, which most of them are all under $30!!

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