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My Closet~ Weekend Wardrobe

by Katie Haller

Here are a few of my outfits from the past 2 weekends! 
Last Sunday
Denim Jacket- Jessica Simpson (similar)
Red Jeans- Kohls (similar)
Black Lace Top- Express (similar)
Shoes- Target (exact)
Saturday
White Pants- Target (similar)
Striped Tank Top- Old Navy (similar)
Sweater- Old Navy (similar)
Leopard Flats- Old Navy (similar)
Sunday
Maxi Dress- Target (similar)
Sweater- Old Navy (same as above)
Belt- Target (This belt is from a dress I bought for $2.06, you can read about it here)

What I Wore~ A Week in Washington

by Katie Haller

 This past week, I tagged along with my husband to Bellingham, Washington.  He had to fly out of the airport up here and since we still don’t have a place of our own in Las Vegas, I had no other choice but to come along.  Let me tell you, it’s been a long week.

  Washington is a beautiful state!  The snow cap mountains and views of the bay are great, but it’s been raining for 10 days straight, so I only got to see a hint of this state’s beautiful scenery.  The rain has definitely put a damper on the week, but I guess that’s what I’ve always imagined the Northwest to be like.  I’d love to revisit the area again when the sun is out!
When Kevin wasn’t working this week, we went on a few scenic drives. They were definitely not as scenic as they could have been with low visibility, but you could still see the beauty behind the clouds.  We also tested out some local breweries, one of our favorite activities.  Besides that, it’s been a pretty uneventful week.
A beautiful lookout on the Chuckanut drives on a very rainy day.

Some local craft beer served on a wooden Washington shaped tray.
Putting myself together in the morning helps me feel normal during this crazy, transitional time.  Here are some of my outfits from this week…
 Top- LC Lauren Conrad (exact)
Jeans- Jessica Simpson (similar)
Sweater- Old Navy (similar)
Boots- Target (similar)

Denim Jacket- Jessica Simpson (similar)
Top- Kohls (similar)
Leggings- Charlotte Russe (exact)
Boots- Target (similar)
Leg warmers- Five Below (exact)
Scarf- Five Below (similar)
Purse- Coach (similar)
 Top- Old Navy (similar)
Sweater- Express-Salvation Army (similar)
Jeans- Jessica Simpson (similar)
Shoes- Toms (exact)
Belt- Old Navy (exact)
Purse- Coach (similar)
 Top- Jessica Simpson (similar)
Sweater- Target (exact)
Jeans- Jessica Simpson (similar)
Belt- Old Navy (exact)
Shoes- Target (similar)
Necklace- Meijer (similar)
It’s been a long week.  All I know is that I’m ready to go home.  Where home is?  I’m not sure.  But what I do know, is that it won’t be long until we are settled into our new life.  When we get back to Vegas, we have plans for some apartment hunting and car shopping.  Plus, I start a new job next week and I can’t wait!  Normal life is just around the corner! 

What I Wore- Living Out of a Suitcase

by Katie Haller

I’m going on week three of living out of my suitcase.  It’s not an ideal situation, but I’m doing my best with wearing what I packed.  I’ve never been great at packing.  I would call myself an over-packer.  I tend to want to bring my entire closet with me when I travel, but we all know that’s not possible.  It wasn’t an easy task packing a month’s worth of clothes into 2 suitcases.  Both needing to meet the airline’s weight policy for checked bags, which is 40 pounds apiece. Luckily, I just made the cut.

I’ve been trying to repeat my clothes as much as possible to keep my laundry load down.  I have a few favorite key pieces that I’ve been getting a lot of use out of.  Some are new, while others I’ve had in my closet for a while.

Here are a few of my favorites from this week…

  1. My Navy Blazer from Target (similar)- I found this blazer at Target online back in the fall.  It was $29.99, which is at the top of my price range, but it was something I had been wanting for a long time, plus I had a gift card.  Since it’s been a bit chilly in Nevada, this blazer has been the perfect jacket to style up my casual outfits. 
  2. My Coral Necklace from Charming Charlie (similar)- I found this necklace a week ago at Charming Charlie on clearance for $7.99.  I just love a statement necklace! It can really dress up any outfit.  As you will see, I’m kind of obsessed with this necklace.
  3. My coral leather Coach purse (similar)- I’m in love with my new purse!  My aunt surprised me with a beautiful new coral Coach leather purse for Christmas this year.  She knows how I have a love for Coach purses, and she also knows I won’t go buy one for myself, so she wanted to get me one.  It’s the perfect size for traveling and the color goes great in the desert. 
  4. My beige top from Kohl’s (Similar)- I found this top at Kohl’s in the clearance section for $6.  It’s lightweight and perfect for the weather right now in Las Vegas.  It’s light enough to layer under a blazer or just wear it on its own. 
  5. My nude ballet flats (similar)- I found these on clearance at Target for $8.99.  I’ve been looking for a new pair of flats for a while and these were the perfect price. 
So here are a few of my looks from the week..
Beige top- Kohl’s
Coral necklace- Charming Charlie
Jeans- LC Lauren Conrad
Flats- Target
Purse- Coach

(Please ignore the hideous carpet of the hotel room)
Beige top- Kohl’s
Jeans- LC Lauren Conrad 
Navy Blazer- Target
Coral Necklace– Charming Charlie
Shoes- Toms
Purse- Coach
Black blazer- LC Lauren Conrad 
Jeans- Target
Tank top- Old Navy
Shoes-Target
Necklace- Charming Charlie

Navy Blazer- Target 

Jeans- LC Lauren Conrad
Shoes- Target
Grey T-shirt- Target 
Green Beaded Necklace- Target 
Necklace- Charming Charlie
Black Sweater- Target
Striped black and grey shirt- Target
Jeans- Jessica Simpson
Boots- Target

Katie’s Closet~What I Wore this Week

by Katie Haller

While most of you were enjoying your long holiday breaks from work these past 2 weeks, I’ve been working.  (If you can’t tell, I’m just a little bitter about this.  But don’t feel too bad for me. I did get a few days off.)  The one good thing about working over Christmas break is that I get a chance to play around with my wardrobe a little more than usual. 

I’ve been doing a little bit of shopping here and there, so I had the chance to wear some of my new clothes this week. I also played around with my old clothes, creating some new looks for the workweek. 

Monday
On Monday I got creative and tried out a layering look.  I layered a denim button-down, under a striped long sleeve shirt, with a blazer on top.  Being in the classrooms so much at work, this is not a look I would attempt on a normal day, but for the office this week, it worked out great.
A layered look with denim button down, over striped shirt with a navy blazer
Navy Blazer- Target
Green Pants- Old Navy
Navy Striped Shirt- Old Navy
Denim Button Down- Target
Brown Boots- Target
Necklace (New)- Meijer ($7, I’m really loving this new accessory!)
Tuesday
I really love this polka-dot blouse.  I can already tell that I’m going to get a lot of use out of it.
LC Lauren Conrad Collection Polka-dot blouse
Black Blazer- LC Lauren Conrad
Polka-dot Blouse- LC Lauren Conrad 
Black Jeggings- Jessica Simpson
Flats- Audrey Brooke
Necklace- Charming Charlie

Wednesday
This black skirt is a hand-me-down from my mom.  I loved that I had the chance to wear it this week.  It’s such a classic skirt. It’s the perfect staple to have in my closet.

Black skirt, accessorized with a leopard print scarf

Black Tank Top- Old Navy
Sweater- Old Navy
Black Skirt- Ann Taylor
Scarf- Charming Charlie
Boots- DSW
Leg Warmers- Five Below

Thursday 
 It was nice having a day off in the middle of the week.  I get excited any time I can wear jeans!

Black shirt accessorized with pearls and rhinestone necklace

 Black Shirt (new)- This is another Meijer find. I’m always surprised by the bargains I find while grocery shopping. This top was $5.
Jeans- LC Lauren Conrad
Brown Boots- DSW
Necklace- Meijer

Friday
This little sweater dress is nice and comfortable.  It’s perfect for my job.

Comfortable sweater dress

Sweater Dress (New)- TJ Maxx ($10 clearance find)

Scarf- Five Below
Leg Warmers- Five Below
Brown Boots- DSW
 

So that sums up my outfits for the week. I hope everyone had a Happy New Year! 

Katie’s Closet~What I Wore this Week

by Katie Haller

I definitely find it a challenge each week to come up with something stylish to wear to work every day.  I have my weeks where I struggle, especially during these long, dark days.  This week I decided that I needed a challenge.  I did some digging in my closet.  Here’s what I came up with Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (I wasn’t a fan of my Wednesday look, so sorry I won’t be sharing that one). 
Monday 
Black dress- Target
Sweater- (New) Old Navy
Scarf- Old Navy
Boots- DSW
Leg warmers- Five Below
Tuesday 
Grey Blazer- LC Lauren Conrad
Top- Target
Black Jeggings- Jessica Simpson
Boots- Target
Necklace- Charming Charlie
Thursday 
 Denim button-down- Target
Black Jeggings- Jessica Simpson
Black Sweater- Macy’s
Shoes- Audrey Brooke- DSW
Necklace- Kohls
Friday
 Stripe Dress- Target
Leggings- Target
Scarf- Charming Charlie
Shoes- Audrey Brooke- DSW

Weekend Wardrobe~Shopping Finds

by Katie Haller

Yesterday, I did a little bit of shopping.  While I was out, looking at all the cute Christmas gifts, I realized just how much money people spend this time of the year.  Stores do a great job of marketing their products and making you want to buy them.  Shoppers are not only looking for gifts, but they are also looking for themselves.  Who can resist all the bargains that are in the stores this time of the year?  I too ended up buying myself something.  I was proud of myself for not getting lured into buying any of the beautifully displayed winter items.  Instead, I found some steals in the clearance section. 

 
I found this lightweight grey striped tee-shirt and tan sweater at Old Navy in their clearance section.  Each one coast $2.49.  It was hard to resist the price, especially when I know I will get a ton of use out of these.  The stores are packed with all the latest winter apparel, but if you really want to find good deals, you have to look at the out of season clothes. In my opinion, there are some clothes that can never be out of season, so that tends to be what I fill my closet with.

Here are a couple ways that I used my new “out of season” clothes and turned them into “in season” winter outfits. 


Sunday morning church look
Ann Taylot Tweed Skirt
Sweater (New)- Old Navy
Tank top- Old Navy
Shirt- Ann Taylor
Boots- DSW
Tights- Target

Sunday afternoon, errand running look
Casual winter look
Shirt (New)- Old Navy
Leggings- Express
Scarf- Five Below
Jean Jacket- Jessica Simpson
Leg warmers- Five Below
Boots- DSW

 

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