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How to Wear Coated Black Jeans All Winter

January 29, 2024 by Katie H.

6 Ways to wear coated black jeans for winter.

Last month, my coated black jeans from maurices were among the top-selling items, and it’s no wonder – these pants look absolutely adorable when paired with holiday outfits. However, I’ve noticed that many people find themselves unsure about how to wear coated black jeans with their daily wardrobe. That’s why today, I’m excited to share six different ways to effortlessly style your coated black jeans, ensuring chic and practical looks throughout the winter season!

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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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The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2023

December 4, 2023 by Katie H.

Winter Mom Capsule Wardrobe

It’s time for another capsule wardrobe post! Today we are talking all about winter style. Winter can be a long season to dress for, so I love putting together a mom-friendly winter capsule wardrobe. I have filled this capsule with versatile pieces you can style for a cozy day at home or elevated for a winter night out.

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Affordable Holiday Outfits from Target

November 21, 2023 by Katie H.

Affordable holiday outfits from Target

The holiday season is the one time of the year that I love to elevate my usual neutral attire with a touch of festive flair. Incorporating vibrant colors and textures such as sequins, metallics, and faux leather can effortlessly enhance your holiday style. One store I always know I can find affordable festive pieces to elevate my holiday wardrobe is Target. That’s why I am excited to partner with Target today to share some fun affordable holiday outfits!

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How to Style Chelsea Boots with Bottoms

November 6, 2023 by Katie H.

How to style Chelsea boots with different bottoms.

Chelsea boots have been a popular style of boot for the last couple of years and they are one of my best-selling winter shoes. They are also the shoes that I get asked the most amount of questions revolving around how to style them. Everyone wants to know what type of bottom to wear with your Chelsea boots and how to wear them. I have done 2 posts in the past on how to style Chelsea boots HERE and HERE. But today I want to take it a step deeper and dive into how to style Chelsea boots, especially when wearing different bottoms.

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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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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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