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How to Wear Leggings

February 16, 2021 by Katie Haller

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I first shared this post way back in December of 2016. I noticed recently that it was getting a lot of views, so I wanted to give it a little update. I’ve always loved this posts because it’s all about my favorite wardrobe item… leggings! But I wasn’t loving the pictures any more so I added some more recent outfits and updated all the links. I hope you enjoy! Read more

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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A Day in the Life: My Stay-At-Home-Mom Schedule

February 4, 2021 by Katie Haller

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What seems like a lifetime ago, I shared a blog post of what my day looked like as a working mom with a one-year-old (Post HERE). It seems like so long ago now and so much has changed in my life that I wanted to share another day in the life post. This time sharing my daily schedule as a stay-at-home-mom with a baby and a PreK kid. Read more

Instagram Made Me Buy It! Are They Worth The Hype??

January 28, 2021 by Katie Haller

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Have you ever been influenced to buy something because of Instagram? I have! Instagram has a big influence on me and what products I choose to buy. I’ll admit, I’m a hard sell. I don’t just go out and buy everything I see, but some things get hard to ignore. That’s when I just need to try them out for myself. Read more

Walmart Shoe Dupes

January 22, 2021 by Katie Haller

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Let’s just start by saying, I’ve never met a Walmart shoe that I didn’t love. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I was still teaching that I discovered my love for Walmart shoes. I bought a couple pairs of flats to wear in my classroom. They were under $10 and very cute, so I figured they would be perfect for work because I wouldn’t have to worry about ruining them. Well, they ended up being much better than I had expected and now I’m completely hooked. Walmart has become my go-to store when I want a cute popular style of shoe, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money. Read more

How to Wear Joggers And Still Feel Put Together

January 20, 2021 by Katie Haller

Let’s be honest…How many days per week do you spend wearing sweat pants? I wear them more than I would like to admit, but they are so comfortable. Even when I was working full-time every day, the first thing I did when I came in the door from work was take off my pants and slide into a comfy pair of sweat pants. I can not get enough of jogger sweat pants. I like how they tapered at the ankle and I love a good high waist. I have several pairs of joggers because I just love them!Read more

Faux-fur hooded coat

Snow Boots

Long wool coat

Turtlenecks

Hats

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