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Trends to Try- Chelsea Boots

December 3, 2021 by Katie Haller

Outfit ideas with Chelsea boots
I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of Chelsea boots all fall.  This was a trend that I have been wanting to try, but I wasn’t sure if it was for me.  I feel like these chunky style boots can look a little too young and edgy for my style, but when I started to think about how practical they could be in the winter months I started to open up to them more and more.  At first, I started looking at combat boots.  I tried on a few pairs while I was out shopping and I just couldn’t get into them.  It was something about the laces that I didn’t like, so then I shifted my focus to the Chelsea boots.  I tried on a pair at every store I went to, but I just couldn’t find the right pair.  Then finally I found a cute affordable pair of Chelsea boots (HERE) at Kohl’s. (Boots run big.  I went down a half size.)  They were under $40 and had everything I was looking for in a winter boot.

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Trends to Try- Faux Leather

November 10, 2021 by Katie Haller

Trends to Try- Faux Leather
If you haven’t jumped on the faux leather trend yet, then it’s probably time that you at least start to consider it. It took me a while to get into faux leather.  I find it a little edgy for my style, but I finally decided to give it a go a couple of years ago and I am glad I did.  This isn’t a trend I see going anywhere anytime soon!  Today I want to share with you 3 faux leather clothing pieces that you can add to your closet to give this trend a try.

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How to Style Staight-leg Jeans in 2021

October 27, 2021 by Katie Haller

 Straight-leg jeans seem to be a hot topic at the moment.  Ever since this idea that you are old if you still wear skinny jeans came about, everyone either seems to be running out and getting straight-leg jeans or holding their ground strong and refusing to wear them.  Now I am not saying that I will be getting rid of my skinny jeans any time soon.  I still prefer them over straight-leg jeans, but I do like to have a variety of jeans in my wardrobe.  This helps my outfits stay fresh.

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What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now

October 13, 2021 by Katie Haller

 

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A few weeks ago I was scrolling through Instagram and saw a post from one of my favorite style bloggers Merrick’s Art.  (If you are not following this blog you need to!! She shares the best style tips!!) She has a series on Instagram where she takes outfits that she wore in the past and updates them to how she would style them now.  This post gave me an amazing idea for a blog post series.  I want to take some of the outfits that I shared in my early days of blogging and show you how I would style that same look now with updated pieces in my wardrobe.
 
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3 Easy Ways to Style a Plaid Scarf

December 17, 2020 by Katie Haller

Easy ways to wear a plaid scarf

Did you catch my latest reel style video over on Instagram?  If not, I shared a few ways to style my favorite plaid scarf. (Check out my reel HERE)  I bought this plaid scarf last December at a local second-hand store.  I’ve been looking for a plaid scarf like this for years.  I love that it has green and red, so it’s great to wear around the holidays, but I also wear it throughout the winter with my coats. Sometimes it’s tricky to figure out how to wear a scarf.  You would think it would be pretty easy, but it’s not always.

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My Style Journey- How I Found Confidence In What I Wore

October 21, 2020 by Katie Haller

Finding your personal style #personalstyle
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I believe that anyone can achieve great style.  When you have style, you have confidence.  It doesn’t mean that you have to have the most expensive or trendy clothes.  Style is defined as expressing yourself through what you wear.  We all can express ourselves through our clothes.  Everyone has their own personal style even if you don’t think you do.  Knowing how to work with your own personal style is another thing that sometimes takes time to find.

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Those big statement necklaces were a great way to add color to a colorless look! But for my update I went with a statement skirt with color. I really love how this look turned out!! 

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The title says 3, but it’s actually 4! 😂 I’m loving this @oldnavy striped dress! There are so many ways to wear it! Which is your favorite?? 

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Happy Weekend!! I wanted to round up some of the o Happy Weekend!! I wanted to round up some of the outfit photos that I shared this week in stories and reels! 

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1.) Macy’s On 34th brand, currently on sale! 30% off with code VIP!
2.) Work from home outfits from the week! 
3 & 4.) How to wear color- mustard yellow blog post
5.) Maurices- Jeans styled for fall
6.) An accidental “what I wore then vs. what I wore now post”. I discovered as I was putting together my blog post for the week that I already wore this outfit! 😂
7.) How to style a graphic tee and white sneakers! 

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Hi! 👋🏻 My name is Katie! I’m a 39-year-old Hi! 👋🏻 My name is Katie! I’m a 39-year-old wife and mom of 2 who believes that everyone deserves to feel stylish and confident in every outfit that they wear no matter what their budget is! 

The definition of thrifty is: “(of a person or their behavior) using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.”

Join me on this stylish, intentional journey where versatile outfits meet smart spending. Let’s be thrifty friends! 💁‍♀️🛍️ #ThriftyFashionista #QualityOverQuantity #MomLife #thriftingfashion #michiganblogger #momstyleblogger #followfriday
Do you struggle with wearing colors? I know I do! Do you struggle with wearing colors? I know I do! 🙋🏼‍♀️ That’s why I wanted to start a new series called “how to wear color”. Through this series I will explore different color combinations to help us all figure out how to wear those colors in our closet that we are a little unsure of. 

Today on the blog I am exploring mustard yellow! 💛 I love this color for fall and I’m always drawn to it! I know it can be tricky sometimes so here are 6 different outfit ideas to try with mustard yellow! 

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A graphic tee and white sneakers are 2 must have b A graphic tee and white sneakers are 2 must have basics in my wardrobe! Here are some ways at I would style these basics in my everyday wardrobe! 

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