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My Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

February 10, 2021 by Katie Haller

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Oh, winter! How I hate winter. I went 4 winters without experiencing a real winter when I lived in Las Vegas and I will tell you that I didn’t miss it one bit. The cold, the snow, the slush… all of it I don’t enjoy. But I’m back in Michigan now and I need to accept it. I grew up with winter and so I know how to handle it.

There are a few things that help me survive the winter months in Michigan. Having a garage to park my car, an auto-start on my car, and having winter appropriate clothes. I’m a happier person when I’m warm and comfortable in the winter, so having the proper winter clothes and accessories are the best way to get me through the cold winter months.

Here are my 5 must-have winter clothes and accessories!

Faux-fur hooded coat

I love a cozy faux-fur hooded coat! The fur keeps my face nice and warm, plus they just have a really cute winter style to them. My favorite winter coat that I own is from Gap Factory. It is the perfect everyday winter coat!

Must-Have Winter Clothes and Accessories

Snow Boots

The first thing I knew I needed in Michigan would be winter boots. You need something warm, something waterproof, and something cute. My snow boots from JustFab fit all 3 of those requirements and I just love them! I also bought a pair of duck boots this year on Poshmark as a backup winter boot to wear in the slushy wet weather.

Long wool coat

When I want to step up my outfits in the winter I wear my long wool coat. It’s so warm and I love that its full length. You can wear it with a dress or just wear it with some jeans and it will definitely dress up your look.

Turtlenecks

I hate it when my neck gets cold. I find scarves to be harder to wear these days, so I really love a good turtleneck in the winter. They keep my neck warm and they are super cozy.

Hats

The best way to keep yourself warm in the winter is to cover your head. I love wearing hats. I prefer beanie hats and baseball caps. I haven’t jumped on the Carhartt hat trend yet, but I know that they look like they will do a good job of keeping you warm. My favorite winter hats have come from the dollar spot section at Target. Check for them in the late fall. That’s usually when they have them.

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Easy Winter Layering Outfits

December 21, 2020 by Katie Haller

When it comes to dressing for winter, it’s all about layers. You always need to be prepared for changing temperatures outside and inside. I’ve never liked big bulky winter clothes, that’s why if you peek into my closet you will see lots of lighter clothes that can easily be layered.

The key to keeping your layered outfits comfortable is to avoid over-layering. You don’t want your outfit to feel stiff and hard to move in. No one wants to feel like the kid from A Christmas Story…hahaha. I like to stick with lightweight clothes. Most of my sweaters aren’t very thick and fit nicely under a jacket or over a button-down shirt. Read more

3 Easy Ways to Style a Plaid Scarf

December 17, 2020 by Katie Haller

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.

How to Put Together an Athleisure Look

January 14, 2019 by Katie Haller

As a native Michigander, I really can’t complain too much about the 50-degree temperatures of the Las Vegas winter, but I’m still feeling the winter blues. The days are short and days are colder, it still puts me into a funk with my wardrobe. Thankfully winter in Las Vegas is very short. Before I know it the sun will be out and it will be 70 degrees every day, probably before I ever get around to posting these posts. To be honest, all I want to do lately is to wear comfortable clothes. Leggings, cozy sweaters, t-shirts… anything to keep me comfortable and warm. That’s why every weekend I’ve been wearing athleisure wear. I love athleisure clothes because it’s a perfect combination of workout athletic clothes with everyday casual clothes.

Today I want to share one of my favorite athleisure looks and also what the key components are to putting together an athleisure look. It’s actually really easy and most of you probably already have these pieces in your closet.

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1.) Tennis shoes- The most important piece of an athleisure look is athletic tennis shoes. I personally think that black athletic shoes make for the best athleisure look, but. I just feel like the black and white look so polished, but I also love other tennis shoes with these looks too. I bought my tennis shoes (HERE) at Kohl’s back in the fall. Tennis shoes seem to be my most expensive shoes in my closet because I always buy name brand. I love Nike, Adidas, New Balance… they all have great styles. The key is to find them on sale! I’ve linked some of my favorite shoes below.

2.) Leggings- I think we can all agree that leggings are the best! When I buy leggings, I look for 3 things; comfort, thickness, and affordability. I like something comfortable that sucks in everything with a high waist. I also look for something with a decently thick material. One of my biggest fashion fears is to be the person who bends over in leggings and you can see the pattern on their underwear perfectly. Lastly affordability. My dream leggings are the Zella Live in High Waist Leggings (HERE), but I just can’t bring myself to spend the $59 for them. (Maybe the next big Nordstrom Sale). I typically will look at stores like TJMaxx or Marshalls for decent brands of leggings. I recently bought this pair of leggings (HERE) at Nordstrom Rack for under $10. I really like the thickness of the leggings, but I will say that they are not as soft as some of my other leggings. Another legging steal is at Forever 21 (HERE). Their leggings are really nice everyday leggings and they are under $4!! I still have a pair of Forever 21 leggings that I bought when I was pregnant with Jack, but I will say that their thickness wears out a lot, so I save those ones for my around the house leggings.

3.) Graphic tee or loose-fitting top- I love my stripe tunics and I also love a good graphic tee. For this look I’m sharing today I stuck with my comfy thrifted striped American Eagle top (HERE). With tops, I like something that’s loose-fitting and long enough to cover my front and backside.

4.) A layering piece- When I say a layering piece, I mean anything you can wear casually over a t-shirt. It could be a vest, cardigan, jacket… really anything that you like to layer with during the cooler months. I personally like denim jackets or boyfriend cardigans. For this look, I went with my grey boyfriend cardigan (HERE) from Target. It’s super cozy for the winter.

5.) A hat- I love wearing hats lately, especially when it’s cold out. For this look, I wore my winter pom pom beanie hat (similar HERE) that I got in the dollar section at Target before Christmas. I also wear my Tigers baseball cap (HERE) all the time with my athleisure clothes. It’s the perfect way to hide the fact that I didn’t want to do my hair.

So there you have it, 5 key components to completing an athleisure look. If you like this post, check out my post on 5 Ways to Make Your Momiform More Stylish. Post HERE!!

Sweater Weather

December 13, 2018 by Katie Haller

We might be a little late to the game, but it is finally sweater weather in Las Vegas. Just in time for the holidays! To be honest, I really don’t have very many pullover sweaters. Most of my sweaters are cardigans because they are so easy to layer with. I required a good pullover sweater. One style that I have always loved is a cowl neck sweater. They are so nice and warm during the winter. I went searching for a good warm sweater that I could pack with me when I go home to Michigan at Christmas time and also wear around home this winter.

I always know that Kohl’s has a good selection of sweaters for good prices this time of the year and since I was just sent some Kohl’s cash from Influenster, I decided to stop by and see what they had. I found just what I was looking for. I bought this grey tunic sweater (HERE). It came in several different colors, but I wanted something neutral that could match anything. I really like the length of this sweater and also how soft it is. My sweater was on sale for $15, then I used a 25% off coupon and my $10 Kohl’s cash, making my sweater only $4.06 for me.

I decided to style it with my favorite Abercrombie distressed jeans (HERE) and my brand Eileen Fisher booties (HERE). I would typically never buy a pair of shoes like this for myself, but they were a hand me down. My boss had told me that her sister had bought these booties a while ago and they were the wrong size. She never returned them, so she was just looking to give them away. Since the shoes didn’t fit anyone in their family, my boss offered them to me. I guess I was the lucky size 7 1/2! But seriously, I’m so grateful, because I’m loving these beauties!

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My Favorite Winter Coats

December 10, 2018 by Katie Haller

It may seem strange for me to be writing a post on winter coats because I live in Las Vegas. We really don’t need many winter coats in the desert, but a winter coat is something that everyone should have no matter what climate you live in. Whether you take a trip up to the mountains or have a chilly day, it’s always good to have a nice winter coat. When looking for a winter coat you want to find something that fits your style, is practical and will also last you for years to come. I have 2 favorite styles of coats in my closet that fit all of my criteria. So today I want to share with you my favorites.

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Fur Hooded Parka Jacket
My black faux fur hooded parka jacket is my favorite winter coat ever! I bought it about 5 years ago when I was still living in Michigan from Old Navy. I can’t remember the exact price, but I know I bought it on sale for under $30. At first, I was worried that buying a cheap winter coat would be a mistake because it wouldn’t keep me warm enough, but I was wrong. This coat helped me survive 2 of the coldest winters I can remember. I have only worn it a couple times since I moved to Las Vegas, but I always hold on to it, because I never know when I’m going to be in a cold place.

Pea Coat
My second favorite style of a winter coat has always been a double-breasted button pea coat. They look so classic. I have a couple pea coats in my closet, but this blue plaid pea coat is my favorite. I love the cut and I love the pattern. It’s also an Old Navy coat, but I bought it at Savers for $4.

Those are my favorite coats. What are your favorite winter coats?

Faux-fur hooded coat

Snow Boots

Long wool coat

Turtlenecks

Hats

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