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The Perfect Fit Mid-Length Skirt- eShakti Review

July 8, 2019 by Katie Haller

Yellow floral mid length skirt
Skirt || Top || Shoes || Purse || Hat || Necklace || Sunglasses
I think we’ve all been in the situation where you find something you love, then you try it on and you can’t find a size that works for you.  It’s either too big, too long, too short or too tight.  If you really love it, you could buy it and pay for alterations, but who wants to go through all the hassle of finding a tailor and then waiting weeks before you can wear it?  When I found out that there was a website called eShakti where you could order clothes at an affordable price and they could be sized to fit your body type, I was excited.

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Shopping Affordable Paper Bag Shorts

June 27, 2019 by Katie Haller

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A Love for Stripes

July 13, 2018 by Katie Haller

I know that I’m not alone when I say that I LOVE STRIPES!  It’s no secret.  For whatever reason, the black and white pattern catches my eye every time.  But each pattern of stripes that I buy is a little different than the rest.  When I go shopping, I am so practical.  I look for clothes that I’m going to get good use out of and that can be worn over and over again.  For me, stripes are always the answer.  
I went on a fast from shopping last month.  After Memorial Day, I told myself that I wasn’t allowed to buy any new clothes for the month of June.  I made it through June, and since I’m going on vacation this weekend, I wanted to get a new dress.  I fell in love with this white dress with black stripes (SIMILAR) from TJMaxx.  I felt that the black on white stripes gave it a nautical feel that would be perfect for a beach vacation. 
 The best color to accessorize stripes with in my opinion is a cognac or camel brown.  It always makes the stripes pop.  I’ve been so light on my jewelry this summer because it’s so hot.  Unless I plan on spending the entire day in air conditioning, I usually just wear statement earrings of some sort.  I love these little teardrop earrings I found at Walmart for $2 (SIMILAR).  My necklaces tend to tarnish when I sweat behind my neck in the heat (#cheapjewelryproblems), so instead, I’ve been using my sunglasses (SIMILAR) as my neck accessory and wearing them in my shirt when they are not over my eyes.  This dress is perfect on its own, but I layered it with my thrifted denim vest (SIMILAR) for this look.  A denim vest makes for a great alternative to a denim jacket in the summer.  It gives the same look, but the sleeveless vest helps when it’s so hot out.  For shoes, I went with my favorite slip-on wedges (SIMILAR).  These shoes are so comfy, I can wear them for a full day and my feet don’t hurt.

For more stripe dresses and similar affordable options, shop the look below!

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Casual Sporty Look

August 25, 2017 by Katie Haller

Hey everyone!  Today, my family and I are headed to a baseball game.  Each year, my husband’s company gives their employees free tickets to a Las Vegas 51’s game, and since it’s one of the few events that are family-friendly, we always look forward to it. 

Now I’m no expert on sports, but I am married to a huge sports fan, so many of our outings together in our marriage and dating years have revolved around sports.  I always say that I like the social part of sporting events.  I like hanging out with friends, drinking beer and eating food.  I also like to put together cute sporty outfits.  Whether it’s tailgating or a baseball game, I always like to dress down, but also look cute. 
For today’s outfit post, I decided I’d share the outfit that I put together for the game tonight.  I’m wearing my thrifted Abercrombie shorts with my thrifted Gap navy stripe t-shirt.  Since not many people are from Las Vegas, everyone seems to sport their hometown team at the 51’s game, that’s why I’m wearing my Tigers hat.  For my shoes, I went with my Convers, because I think that they complete the sporty look perfectly.
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Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Casual sporty look
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Casual sporty look
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Casual sporty look
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Casual sporty look
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Top- Gap (similar, similar) || Shorts- Abercrombie (similar) || Shoes- Convers (exact) || Purse- Coach Outlet (similar, similar) || Hat- Lids (similar) || Necklace- Nordstrom Rack (similar) || Sunglasses- Smith’s (similar)

I hope you enjoyed the look!

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The Perfect Mom One-Piece Bathing Suit

August 21, 2017 by Katie Haller

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I know that summer vacation is coming to an end for most people and fall fashion is on the brain, but here in Las Vegas we still have a few more months of summer weather left.  That’s why I felt like now would be a good time to talk about bathing suits.  Unlike most people who typically buy bathing suits early in the season, I like to wait until August to do my bathing suit shopping.   You can usually find some really great prices on bathing suits in late summer.  

This summer, I spent a lot of time looking for the right bathing suit, for the right price.  I wanted to find something different this summer that was a little more conservative than my other suits.  I only own 2 piece bikini’s, but now that I’m a mom, I wanted to find something that was a little more practical.  I browsed all my favorite stores this summer, looking for a one-piece that I could easily wear while swimming with Jack, but also wouldn’t make me look like an old lady, but I could not find anything.  
After no luck in the stores, I decided I had to look online.  I don’t shop online very often, but sometimes it can be very convenient for a working mom.  After searching for lots of online stores, I ended up going with Amazon.  I always underestimate shopping on Amazon for clothes.  We buy a lot of things from Amazon, but I always forget that you can buy almost anything there, including bathing suits.  I found that Amazon had the best selection and the best prices.
I ended up buying2 bathing suits for under $30 for both.  Today, I’m focusing on this black scalloped halter one-piece bathing suit. (I’ll save the other bathing suit for a later post.)  This suit was everything I was looking for in a one-piece.  It’s conservative, yet youthful.  I love the scallop look and I went with black because it’s always a safe color choice.  I like how this bathing suit has a high neckline because that was a problem I was running into with my other bathing suits.  Jack was always pulling at my top.  

So far I’m happy with my purchase.  It had been so long since I last wore a one-piece, that I forgot how much I liked them.  Now I feel like I’m all ready to enjoy the rest of our pool season!

If you’re looking for a new mom-friendly bathing suit, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money, I’ve rounded up 12 great bathing suits for you.  All of them are under $30!  I wish that I could buy them all!  

One || Two || Three || Four
Five || Six || Seven || Eight
Nine || Ten || Eleven || Twelve

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Summer Favorites- Accessories

August 14, 2017 by Katie Haller

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || Summer Accessories

It’s time for my last post on my summer favorites.  I’ve talked about my wardrobe favorites, my beauty favorites and now today I’m talking all about my favorite summer accessories.  I had to save the best for last.  I love accessories!  Accessories can totally make an outfit.  Without them, you’re just wearing clothes, with them, it’s a look.  This summer I have been on repeat with some of my favorites.

Here are my 5 favorite accessories this summer.

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Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses

Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses-  I love all my sunglasses, but this summer I’ve really been into my mirrored aviator sunglasses.  I started to obsess over this style this spring and I ended up picking up a couple pairs at Smith’s, my local grocery store.  I’m not ashamed to say that I buy accessories at the grocery store.  They are super cute, very affordable at only $5, plus I’m at the  grocery store at least 3 times a week.  It’s the most convenient spot for me to shop at the moment. 

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || turquiose accessories
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || summer turquiose necklace

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || turquiose pendant necklace
Turquoise Accessories- I love the color turquoise.  Next to pink, I think it’s the most common color in my wardrobe.  I really love to accessorize with turquoise, because I feel like it’s such a summery color.  It looks great with black or you can pair it with a color.  Currently, I have 2 turquoise necklaces that I wear all the time.  I also have a clutch and bracelet that I wear all the time.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || wedge sandals

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || wedge sandals

Wedge Sandals- I love wedge sandals in the summer time.  They are so much more practical than a pump.  I have 2 favorite pairs of wedge sandals that I’m sure you have noticed in a lot of my outfit posts this summer.  One pair I bought probably 10 years ago at Kohl’s.  I know I found them in the clearance section for a great price, but I can’t remember exactly how much I spent.  My other wedge sandals are a Target clearance purchase a few years back.  I’ve linked some similar options below.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || summer look with colorful purse
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || summer purse

Colorful Purses- I love adding a pop of color to my outfit with a purse.  Colorful purses can be so fun in the summer.  I have my coral Coach purse that I try to bring out whenever I feel like my outfit is lacking in color.  It defiantly helps give it that slash of color.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || converse summer look
Thrifty Wife, Happy Life || converse summer look

Converse- Lastly, I want to talk about my converse chucks.  These are not only my favorite summer shoe, but they are my all around favorite everyday shoe year round.  This summer, I’ve been wearing them with a lot with shorts and dresses.  I just love how versatile they are with my everyday wardrobe.

Those are my favorite accessories this summer.  I hope you enjoyed this series.  My favorites are pretty basic, but that’s why they are my favorites.  Enjoy your last weeks of summer and hopefully you can enjoy your summer favorites too!

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