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How to Winterize your Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe

February 24, 2025 by Katie H.

fall outfits winterized with layers, sweaters and boots.

Every August at the beginning of the school year, I like to put together a teacher capsule wardrobe. I usually pick styles that will work in the warmer months and transition into the fall. However, I’m often asked to create a winter teacher capsule. Rather than putting together a completely new capsule, I want to show you how you can easily use a few add-on pieces to seamlessly winterize the outfits I shared in this year’s teacher capsule wardrobe.

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How to Feel More Stylish in Winter

February 13, 2025 by Katie H.

4 winter outfits showing how to feel stylish in winter.

Staying warm can be a challenge when putting outfits together this time of year. That’s why today, I want to share some of my best tips on how to feel stylish in winter.

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The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2025

January 16, 2025 by Katie H.

20 piece mom-friendly winter capsule wardrobe

It’s time to share my Mom Winter Capsule for 2025! Winter is always a challenging season for styling outfits, but I’m excited to offer some inspiration. I hope this capsule gives you plenty of ideas for working with the clothes you already have in your closet while also introducing you to a few fresh ways to refresh your winter wardrobe. Let’s make winter style simple, cozy, and fun!

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From Fall to Winter: How to Wear Cropped Jeans in Winter

October 9, 2024 by Katie H.

Outfits showing how you can style cropped jeans from fall to winter.

A few weeks ago, I asked my Instagram followers about their biggest fashion struggles. An overwhelming number of people mentioned struggling with pairing jeans and shoes, especially in winter. That’s why today, I want to talk about how to wear cropped jeans during winter

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4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations to Make Getting Dressed Easy

January 17, 2024 by Katie H.

4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations

January is always a tough month for me when it comes to styling outfits. I always feel like cold weather and dark days make it hard for me to be creative with my style. If you are feeling the same way this time of the year, then I am here to help! Today I have 4 easy mom winter outfit combinations that you can copy to help elevate your everyday winter outfits!

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How to Wear Brown Chelsea Boots

January 3, 2024 by Katie H.

6 outfits wearing brown Chelsea boots.

Happy 2024 my friends! Today I am talking all about how to wear brown Chelsea boots. I have had today’s post in my drafts for a while now. With the busy holiday season, I kept needing to postpone this post. But today I figure it’s a new year and a good post, so why not get it out of my drafts?

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What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! 

It was the last week of school and now we are kicking off summer with a Caribbean cruise vacation!! 🚢🏝️☀️ 

Here’s what I wore this week! 

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Walmart Cruise Outfits 🚢 These are 2 outfits I Walmart Cruise Outfits 🚢

These are 2 outfits I plan to wear on the first day of my cruise! 

Outfit 1: Boarding and exploring the ship on day 1
Outfit 2: Dining room and after dinner entertainment! 

Which outfit do you like best? 

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Summer workwear with layers! I recently asked wha Summer workwear with layers!

I recently asked what your summer styles struggles were. A lot of people said their workplace is freezing from the A/C in the summer. So here are some summer workwear layering ideas! 

1️⃣Button-Down shirts
2️⃣ Cardigans
3️⃣ Blazers

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Stay stylish and comfortable in these mom-friendly Stay stylish and comfortable in these mom-friendly summer outfits from @walmart! All these styles are perfect to mix and match, and at a price point that feels just as good as they look. 😎 #walmartpartner 

Whether you’re chasing kiddos, running errands, or soaking up the sun, these outfits have you covered—without breaking the bank! 

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Target Summer Vacation Finds Try-On!! I’m lovin Target Summer Vacation Finds Try-On!!

I’m loving these mom-friendly tummmy support one-piece bathing suits that are currently 30% off this week! They do run slightly small, so you might want to size up! 

Also these maxi dresses are too cute! The yellow dress was a bit big in the top, but the red dress fit TTS! 

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I’m loving this activewear from @pinspark_offici I’m loving this activewear from @pinspark_official! It’s perfect for tennis, pickleball, golf, or any outdoor activity. Personally, I love wearing it to the park or splash pad with my kids—it’s cute and practical!

The quality is amazing, and the fabric includes built-in sun protection to keep you safe and stylish all day long. 🌞

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Wear to wear this $18 dress from @walmart! This Wear to wear this $18 dress from @walmart! 

This dress is so cute and comes in other colors! It’s great to wear anywhere this summer! 

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Best Sellers from May!! 🌸 Here are the pieces Best Sellers from May!! 🌸

Here are the pieces you have been shopping on the @shop.ltk app! 

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