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Helping women love what they wear on a budget

How To Wear A Printed Pencil Skirt

August 18, 2022 by Katie H.

6 outfit ideas with a printed pencil skirt

One piece of clothing that I always love to have in my wardrobe is a cute skirt. That’s why when I came across this printed pencil skirt from J.Crew Factory I knew I had to buy it. This skirt is the perfect skirt to style for fall. Last week I shared it in my fun fall teacher wardrobe capsule blog post, but this week I wanted to share it again with 6 different ways to wear it.

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Fun Fall Teacher Wardrobe Capsule: 15 Pieces, 20 Outfits

August 11, 2022 by Katie H.

Teacher wardrobe for fall

I am so excited to share my fun fall teacher wardrobe capsule with you today! To be honest, this post has taken me the longest time to complete because it is jammed-packed with teacher outfit inspiration! Last year I shared a post on thrifted teacher outfits, but this year I thought it would be fun to do something a little different to create a teacher wardrobe capsule. I have taken 15 pieces and created 20 different teacher outfit ideas! That is one full month of teacher outfits!!

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Casual Work Wear, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules • by Katie H. • 11 Comments

What I Wore: Cute and Comfortable Summer SAHM Outfits

July 30, 2022 by Katie H.

mom outfits

Hi Friends! It’s been a while since I rounded up my daily outfits on the blog that’s why today I am sharing a HUGE real-life summer SAHM outfit round-up!! (Read my last post HERE!) If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught my weekly posts where I share what I wore in a week as a stay-at-home mom. These posts have been pretty popular so today I want to bring them to the blog!

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How to Make Your Momiform Feel More Stylish: 2 Outfits From 1 Base Outfit

July 24, 2022 by Katie H.

3 mom outfits

It has been a minute since I posted a momiform post, but I am back with another post on how to make your momiform feel more stylish. In case you are new here, this series of posts is all about taking simple everyday mom outfits that most of us already have in our wardrobes and making easy modifications to make the outfit feel more stylish.

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Trends to Try: How to Dress Coastal Grandmother Chic on a Budget

July 18, 2022 by Katie H.

4 outfit ideas to get the coastal grandma trend

Have you heard about the “coastal grandmother trend” that has taken over the summer of 2022? It’s been all over TikTok and Instagram. From coastal grandmother outfits to decor, this trend is everywhere. I am here for it! I’ve been playing around with some of the clothes in my closet and trying to figure out how to incorporate this trend into my summer outfits without looking too old or spending too much money. That’s why today I want to tell you how you can dress coastal grandmother chic on a budget this summer!

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Filed in: Summer Style, trends to try, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 2 Comments

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022: Splurge or Save

July 13, 2022 by Katie H.

Nordstrom Anniversary sale online shopping

One of my favorite things to do as I browse the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale each year is to find splurge or save items to share. I mentioned in my last post on this sale (HERE) that you don’t need to shop this sale to benefit from it. You can use the sale as your style guide for fall. There’s nothing wrong with a good splurge from time to time, but for me, I’m all about a good save!

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Need a summer layer idea? I love this USA sweater Need a summer layer idea? I love this USA sweater layered over an athletic dress! It’s casual, yet stylish!! Perfect if you need a layer for the 4th of July too! 🇺🇸

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One of my favorite places to stock up on affordabl One of my favorite places to stock up on affordable kids clothes is @walmart! My kids are always growing and with the weather always changing they are always in need of new clothes. Especially before vacation! ✈️🏝️

Here’s what I found this week!! 

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Easy Summer Outfit Combinations from @walmart! I Easy Summer Outfit Combinations from @walmart! 

If you’re unsure what to wear this summer try some of these outfit combos! 

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What I Wore last week as a 40-year old Mom I’m What I Wore last week as a 40-year old Mom

I’m back from my week long Caribbean cruise! My family and I had a blast!! So much fun that we are heading out again in a week! (I know, we are a little crazy 🤪) 

Here are some of the outfits I wore last week on my cruise!! 🚢🏝️

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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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