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Helping women love what they wear on a budget

10 Tips For Building A Wardrobe On A Budget That You Will Love

August 24, 2022 by Katie H.

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I feel that this post is long overdue, but I think it’s finally time that I share my best tips for how to build a wardrobe on a budget. For the last 9 years, I have been on a style journey to create an affordable wardrobe full of clothes that I love to wear. After college, I found myself in a style rut. I wasn’t sure how I could transition my wardrobe into adulthood. With student loan debt and a low-paying job, I didn’t have the money to shop for a brand-new wardrobe.

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My Favorite Thrift Finds of 2021!

January 1, 2022 by Katie Haller

A round up of my favorite thrift finds of 2021
At the end of every year, I usually put out a post of my favorite finds from the previous year.  This year I am switching it up.  As I was going through my list of favorite purchases from the year, I realized that most of them were thrifted.  Instead of sharing them all, I decided to break apart the post and share a round-up of my favorite thrift finds of the year separately.  There were just too many good purchases from the year to narrow them down into one post.

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Organizing Your Small Closet on a Budget

March 29, 2021 by Katie Haller

Organizing Your Small Closet on a Budget
 Nothing makes me happier than a clean organized closet.  I feel like people often overlook the fact that having an organized closet will not only keep things tidy, but it will also help you save money.  When you have a place for everything, you know where to find it.  If you know what you have in your closet, then you are less likely to go out and buy something new.

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10 Clothing Items to Buy at the Thrift Store

February 22, 2021 by Katie Haller

Thrift store fashion

People often tell me that they love my thrift finds, but they never find anything good at the thrift store themselves.  I totally get it.  Thrift shopping can be intimidating at first.  It is a skill you have to learn.  You can’t expect to walk into a thrift store with one thing in mind and find exactly what you’re looking for.  You have to keep an open mind when thrift shopping.  What I found out is that nothing beats the price you pay at a thrift store and once you find that perfect thrift find you will be hooked!  There is something for everyone if you are willing to take the time to hunt for it.Read more

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No Buy New November Challenge

November 1, 2020 by Katie Haller

A challenge to help you spend less money

 I shared last week over on Instagram that I want to do a challenge for the month of November.  For the entire month of November, I am not going to buy anything new for myself.  This includes; Clothes, shoes, and accessories.  Because I love to shop and I feel like it would be too difficult for me to completely cut myself off from shopping, I am going to allow myself to shop at only second-hand stores in November.  I’m going to use the hashtag #nobuynewnovember when I share my outfits on Instagram and I’d love it if you would join me!

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Retirement Planning 101

June 4, 2020 by Katie Haller

Retirement Planning 101
I’m often asked questions about how Kevin and I have been successful at saving money and planning for our retirement.  I never know exactly how to explain it to people.  I have a hard time explaining all the technical terms and details.  That’s why I asked Kevin to write a special post for me about all the basic things you need to know about retirement planning.  He’s explaining what accounts you should have, how much money you should save, and where to invest.   Read more

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It’s time for part 4 of my “what I wore then v It’s time for part 4 of my “what I wore then vs. what I wore now” series! This is the last outfit from the blog post I shared a couple weeks ago. If you haven’t checked out that posts yet you can find it at thriftywifehappylife.com (link in bio)! 

Most of you have really enjoyed these posts, so I plan to do more soon! 

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Anyone traveling to the beach with a toddler this Anyone traveling to the beach with a toddler this spring? Have no fear! You can still look cute while carrying a screaming kid full of sand across the beach with these 3 easy throw-on-and go beach cover ups! 

Go to my stories today for more details on each out! 

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Tomorrow is the first day of spring and according Tomorrow is the first day of spring and according to my 7-year-old we won’t need to wear boots or snow pants to school anymore. 🤣 I really hope he’s right because I am getting really sick of my winter clothes! 

I had to take a little break from sharing my daily SAHM outfits because I feel like the weather isn’t allowing me to wear what I want to wear. I am doing my best to fight through these last couple months of cold weather with my outfits. 

Here’s what I wore Friday-Monday (my outfits got better as the week went on) Which is your favorite? 

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Every woman deserves to look and feel her best in Every woman deserves to look and feel her best in every outfit she’s wearing. That’s why I am excited to help celebrate women empowerment month with @gibsonlook! These new arrivals are the perfect pieces to help elevate your spring wardrobe and help you feel empowered in every outfit you wear! 

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Sizing reference, I’m 5’1, 115lbs. I’m wearing an xsmall in everything. Check out my Gibsonlook highlight for a full try on and more details! 

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It’s time for another “what I wore then vs. wh It’s time for another “what I wore then vs. what I wore then” post. This week I am updating this pencil skirt outfit that I wore to work in 2014. There is nothing wrong with a classic black pencil skirt, but I am switching my pints from the top to the bottom with this printed pencil skirt. 

Can we also have a moment of silence for the big bubble necklaces. I loved my green bubble necklace. It always put a pop of color into any outfit, but I am kind of glad that we moved away from big statement necklace. They aren’t very easy to wear around little kids. 🤣 Instead of a statement necklace I added some color in with some statement bracelets. 

Head over to thriftywifehappylife.com to see all my outfits on my blog post. You can also shop this updated look on the @shop.ltk app. Follow @thriftywifehappylife for details! Links are in my bio! 

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Anyone going on spring break this month? These pin Anyone going on spring break this month? These pink wide-leg pants are the perfect pair of travel pants! They are so comfortable and versatile! Where would you wear these pants? 

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How about adding some green to your outfit this St How about adding some green to your outfit this St. Patrick’s Day with a green pleated skirt? ☘️Pleated skirts have become one of my favorite wardrobe staples. I love how easy they are to dress up or down! Which look is your favorite? 

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I love adding pieces to my wardrobe that I can sty I love adding pieces to my wardrobe that I can style in many different ways for different occasions! That’s why I love this pair of olive green wide leg pants! They are cute to wear to work or wear for weekends/ mom life! 

Head over the thriftywifehappylife.com for all the outfit details! You can also find everything linked on the @shop.ltk app! Download the free shopping app and follow @thriftywifehappylife! (Links in bio) 

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