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Trends to Try- Paper Bag Pants

May 10, 2021 by Katie Haller

Paper Bag Pants

I don’t know about you, but this last year has put me into an outfit rut.  I am so stuck in my comfy lounge wear clothes that it’s hard sometimes for me to switch it up and actually wear real clothes.  I love creating outfits and sharing them on the blog, but when the time comes to actually put together an outfit to go somewhere in, I just can’t decided. I always end up wearing the same thing which is usually something really comfortable.  Now that the weather is getting warmer and we are actually leaving the house more, I am trying to wear more of my clothes and get creative with my outfits again.  It’s time to leave my comfy clothes behind and step up my outfits.

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How to Style a Spring Moto Jacket

April 21, 2021 by Katie Haller

Hi Friends!  I am pretty excited about todays outfit post.  With the weather finally warming up I’ve been trying to get more outfit photos done outside.  I take all my photos myself and it’s not always easy to find a spot I feel comfortable setting up my tripod and taking pictures in an outfit, but I’ve been scoping out a few places and testing them out.  It helps having Anna as my little assistant in her stroller.  She makes me feel a little more comfortable in front of the camera and always makes me smile. Read more

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9 Spring Outfit Ideas: When It Still Feels Like Winter

March 4, 2021 by Katie Haller

9 Spring Outfit Ideas: When it Still Feels Like Winter
I can’t believe it’s finally March!  We seem to be getting out of the winter and heading closer to spring each day, however, if you live in a cold place like the Midwest, it still will be some time until you can start wearing all those cute spring clothes.  I try not to let the weather hold me back from dressing for the season.  Just because it’s still cold out, doesn’t mean that I can’t bring some spring into my wardrobe. Read more

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Styling the Perfect Spring Dress

March 1, 2021 by Katie Haller

The Perfect Spring Dress

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I feel like I keep seeing this dress everywhere on Instagram lately.  Usually I’m not one to jump on the bandwagon and buy the same dress every other blogger is sharing, but I knew I wanted to buy this $20 Target dress when I first saw it.  Target had a very similar dress last spring that I wanted to buy so bad.  It was bump-friendly and nursing-friendly, but then the pandemic happened I put shopping on hold for the final months of my pregnancy and I never ended up buying the dress.  When I saw they had a similar dress this season I knew I wanted it!Read more

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The Ultimate Spring Maternity Wardrobe

April 8, 2020 by Katie Haller

The Ultimate Spring Maternity Wardrobe
Having a baby due on the summer solstice means that each one of my trimesters has been through an entire season.  My first trimester was during the fall, the second was winter and now for my final season, I will be going through the spring.  I’m actually really excited that my third trimester is during the spring.  It’s not too hot, I can wear almost anything and I can’t wait to wear dresses and sandals!!
 
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Restyling Your Wardrobe

April 15, 2019 by Katie Haller

Restyling your wardrobe- ruffled dress with leopard belt
Lately, I’ve been really feeling the itch to shop.  I’ve been spending a lot of time browsing online and in stores trying to figure out what I really want to buy, but as always I have to keep my clothes spending to a minimum.  It can be hard for me sometimes as a blogger because I always feel pressure to share something new and trendy.  Sometimes I have a hard time identifying what I really want, with what I think I want because I see everyone else is wearing it.  That’s why I have 2 methods that I use to keep my unnecessary purchase or impulse buys to a minimum.  1.) I keep an ongoing shopping list on my phone of my needs and wants.  2.) I try to shop in my closet first before I buy new clothes.   
Lately, I’ve been eyeing dresses.  I see so many cute dresses out there, but I also have a closet full of dresses that I rarely wear.  For today’s outfit, I picked a dress I got last summer from PinkBlush (See post HERE).  I’ve only worn it once or twice and for me, that’s not enough.  I try to wear my clothes as much as I can in different ways, that’s why I decided to restyle my dress to wear it a bit differently for this summer.

I love the style of this dress, but it’s always been a little big on me.  I’d like to hold on to it though because I think it would be perfect to wear for future maternity wear (if needed).  I decided to add a belt to help define my waist a little.  A belt is always a good way to restyle a dress when you get bored of wearing it the same way.  I wore my black espadrille wedge shoes, that I bought 4 years ago on clearance at Target.  I keep telling myself that I want a new pair of espadrille wedges, but I still have a couple pairs that I love in my closet, so I figured I will hold off for now.

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Restyling your wardrobe- ruffled dress with leopard belt
Restyling your wardrobe- ruffled dress with leopard belt
Restyling your wardrobe- ruffled dress with leopard belt

Restyling your wardrobe- ruffled dress with leopard belt

Restyling your wardrobe- ruffled dress with leopard belt

Sometimes instead of spending, your best bet is to take a closer look in your own wardrobe to see what you already have. One of my favorite fictional characters is Carrie Bradshaw and I always love a good Carrie quote.  One of my favorites is… “Maybe the best any of us can do is not quit, play the hand we’ve been dealt and accessorize what we’ve got.”

We can’t all be shopping all the time and have the latest most trendy wardrobes, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t be stylish with what you already have. 

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Dress- PinkBlush (exact)
Shoes- Target (similar)
Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (similar)
Belt- Hand me down from my mom’s closet (similar)
Necklace- Nordstrom (exact)

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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! 

Blog- www.thriftywifehappylife.com (link in bio)

Capsule items are also linked on the @shop.ltk app! Follow @thriftywifehappylife for details or go to the link in my bio! 

#capsulewardrobe #winterwardrobe #winterworkwear #workwear #businesscasual #workingmom #workwearstyle #workwearwednesday #workstyle #whattowear #howtowearit #momstyle #affordablefashion #teacherstyle #shopyourcloset
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? 

🛍How to shop my outfits🛍
✨Download the free @shop.ltk app and follow @thriftywifehappylife for all my outfit details! 
✨ Click on the link in my bio to find links to both my LTK shopping page and my blog! 
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#datenightoutfit #outfitideas4you #skinnyjeans #outfitinspiration #whattowear #howtowearit #momstyle #michiganblogger #ootn #outfitsideas #affordablefashion #express #expressyou #expressjeans
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! 

#cardigans #howtowearit #outfitideas4you #winteroutfits #sweaterweather #whattowear #midweststyle #michiganblogger #momstyle #momoutfits #styletips #styleinspo #styleblogger #momstyleblogger
🖤 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! 

🛍How to shop my outfits🛍
✨Download the free @shop.ltk app and follow @thriftywifehappylife for all my outfit details! 
✨ Click on the link in my bio for my shopping page on my blog!
✨ Message me if you have any questions or need any help finding a link! 😊
✨ Go to my SAHM Outfit highlight for all the links to my everyday outfits! 

#sahmoutfit #styleinspo #momoutfitinspo #momstyle #momootd #wiw #momiform #dailystyleideas #dailyoutfits #dailyoutfitinspo #ootdfashion
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. 

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

Shopping details are linked on the @shop.ltk app! Download the free app and follow @thriftywifehappylife or go to the link in my bio! 

#ltkstyletip #ltkunder50 #sahmoutfit #outfitideas #outfitideas4you #grwm #momstyle #momootd #momiform #cozyoutfit #momlife #winteroutfitideas
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?

🛍How to shop my outfits🛍
✨Download the free @shop.ltk app and follow @thriftywifehappylife for all my outfit details! 
✨ Click on the link in my bio to find links to both my LTK shopping page and my blog! 
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#amazonfinds #amazonfashion #amazonfavorites #affordablefashion #affordablestyle #shoppingonabudget #howtowearit #outfitinspiration #outfitideasforyou #michiganblogger
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? 

#dailyoutfits #dailyoutfitinspo #ootdroundup #wiw #sahmstyle #sahmoutfits #momoutfits #momoutfitinspo #outfitsideas4you #momstyle #momootd #michiganblogger #midweststyle
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