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Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
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I love this plaid dress from @walmart! It’s perf I love this plaid dress from @walmart! It’s perfect to wear it now and later during the holiday season! 🎁❤️

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! Today I’ What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 

Today I’m recreating this outfit that I wore in 2015! I kept the same blouse in my closet for over 10 years because it’s been a great staple! He’s an outfit I would wear today! 

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I’m loving all these fall finds from @walmart!! I’m loving all these fall finds from @walmart!! Everything is under $25 and they are so good!! 

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What I wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! What I wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 

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Wondering what shoes to wear with wide-leg full-le Wondering what shoes to wear with wide-leg full-leg jeans? 👖 👠

Today on the blog I am sharing some of my favorite shoe pairing with full-legnth wide-leg jeans! 

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