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My Closet- Throwback Thursday

April 21, 2016 by Katie Haller

Since I’m so busy lately, it’s been hard to put together new outfits all the time.  That’s why this week I decided to share a throwback.  Before I got pregnant last summer, I was trying to adjust my wardrobe to the hot summer weather here in Las Vegas.  I’ve never been a big fan of shorts, but when the weather is 90 degrees or higher for 6 months out of the year, shorts start to sneak into your wardrobe whether you like it or not.  I may not like wearing shorts that much, but I do love my blazers. That’s why I put together these 2 blazers and shorts looks last summer.  I never got the chance to share these looks, because not long after I took these pictures I found out that I was pregnant.  Once the morning sickness hit me, blog posts were all put on hold and these outfits never got shared.  So here they are now, just in time for the weather to warm up. 
Blazer- Target
Shorts- The Goodwill
Blazer- LC Lauren Conrad Kohl’s 
Shorts- Forever 21

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Throwback Thursday- Baby Shower Outfit

December 10, 2015 by Katie Haller

I’ve been meaning to post my outfit that I wore a few weeks ago to my baby shower, but I just haven’t had a chance.  I figured I’d do a throwback post about it today. 
Just like any special occasion, I started searching for a dress for my shower way in advance.  I looked at a lot of different maternity dresses online, I shopped around at a few stores and I basically struck out.  I knew I wanted something blue, since I’m having a boy, and I also wanted something that would show off my baby bump.  I ended up settling on a simple black maternity dress from Target.  I ordered it online, but when it came in the mail, I realized just how big maternity clothes are.  My 26-week bump barely filled out the x-small maternity dress.  I decided to re-evaluate and take a closer look in my closet to see if I had any dresses that would work.  I remembered this navy blue dress that I bought almost 4 years ago for my sister-in-law’s wedding.  I remembered that I always really liked this dress, plus I found it for such a great price at TJ Maxx.  I think it was only $19.99 when I bought it.  Anyway, the dress worked out great.  The material is nice and stretchy, and I was super comfortable in it all day.  I accessories it with a tan sweater and nude pumps.

Dress- TJ Maxx
Sweater- Old Navy
Shoes- Target

Left: My husband and I at his sister’s wedding, not pregnant. Right: Me at my baby shower, 26 weeks pregnant.
When it comes to planning an outfit for any special occasion, my best advice is to not overthink it and look to see what you already have in your closet before you spend money on something new.  You can always accessorize differently and make it a whole new look!

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My Closet-Throwback Thursday~ Denim Shirt

October 22, 2015 by Katie Haller

Happy Friday Eve!  Here are a couple outfits that I put together last fall using my denim button-down shirt.  I love this top because it’s so great for layering in different ways.  In the looks below, I wore this top with white pants and with a black skirt.  These are both perfect work outfits if you have a business casual dress code.
Denim Button Down- Target (similar)
White Pants- Target (similar)
Nude Shoes- Target (similar)
Navy Blazer- Target (exact)
Sweater- Express bought at the Salvation Army
Skirt- Ann Taylor hand me down from my mom

Hope you enjoyed my Throwback!  Tomorrow is Friday, so why not close out the week with a cute work outfit?  I’m sure it will make your day!

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My Closet~ Throwback Thursday

October 8, 2015 by Katie Haller

I’ve really been trying hard to keep up with my blogging schedule.  I really enjoy writing new posts and sharing new ideas with all of you, but sometimes I fall behind due to the reality of my real life, especially when it comes to my outfits.  Unfortunately, for my wardrobe, my current job doesn’t allow me to explore my closet and put together cute outfits the way that my old job did.  That’s why I have decided to start doing a “Throwback Thursday” post.

Every so often I take a picture of an outfit that I wore and then I forget about it and never post it.  I was going through some of my pictures of outfits recently and realized that I still wanted to share these on my blog.  So Thursday can be a day that I can share a throwback outfit for me, but it will be new for you.  From now until February, most of the outfits that I share will be maternity.  With Throwback Thursday posts, I’ll still be able to share some of my normal outfits.

Here are 2 outfits that I wore early this summer before I found out I was pregnant.

Dress-Salvation Army (similar)
Necklace- Charming Charlie (similar)
Jacket- Meijer (similar)
Shoes- Macy’s (similar)
Tank Top- Old Navy (similar)
Sweater- Old Navy (similar)
Jeans- Kohl’s (similar)
Shoes- Target (similar)
Look for more Throwbacks in the upcoming Thursdays! 
 

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