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Disney Inspired Easy DIY Mom Halloween Costumes

October 17, 2023 by Katie H.

Easy DIY mom Halloween Disney Inspired!

When it comes to Halloween costumes, I find DIY Halloween costumes to be the most creative and fun! They always leave a lasting memory. While I have shared easy DIY Halloween costume posts before on the blog, this year I wanted to share 4 Disney-inspired easy DIY mom Halloween costumes that you can put together with the clothes from your closet!

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Trends to Try- 6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits for Fall

October 9, 2023 by Katie H.

6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits

Over the years, my closet has seen its fair share of denim skirts. From the A-line button-front denim skirts or the classic early 2000’s Laguna Beach style of Hollister skirts, each one has its special place in my heart. But today I am excited to share with you my latest denim skirt obsession- the denim midi skirt! Today I want to share with you 6 different denim midi skirt outfits that you can wear this fall, along with a few tips on how to style this trend!

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, trends to try, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 1 Comment

How to Wear Color- Mustard Yellow

September 21, 2023 by Katie H.

6 ways to wear the color mustard yellow

September is just flying by and I have so much to share still! Fall is one of my favorite seasons to dress for, so I always have so many ideas in my head. One thing I have been thinking about lately is styling colors into my wardrobe. I don’t know about you, but I am a little intimidated when it comes to wearing colors. This is why I want to start a new series called “How to Wear Color”.

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Filed in: How to wear color, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 1 Comment

The Ultimate Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023

September 14, 2023 by Katie H.

18 Pieces, 48 Outfit ideas. Mom-friendly capsule wardrobe for fall.

I am back by popular demand with another mom capsule wardrobe post for you! It seems like just last week that I posted my fall teacher capsule wardrobe, but this time around I am keeping things a little more casual to help you create an effortless, yet stylish mom wardrobe this fall!

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Filed in: Capsule Wardrobes, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules • by Katie H. • 5 Comments

What Shoes to Wear With Straight Leg Jeans?

September 5, 2023 by Katie H.

12 shoe options to wear with straight-leg jeans

Last week when I shared a post on my favorite affordable petite straight-leg jeans I had a bunch of questions come in about what shoes to wear with straight-leg jeans. There are so many great options out there. That’s why today I wanted to do a follow-up post to round up my favorite shoe options to wear with straight-leg jeans.

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4 Affordable Petite Straight-Leg Jeans- Under $100

August 28, 2023 by Katie H.

Petite-Friendly Straight-Leg jeans

With fall just around the corner, I know that many people are shopping for jeans. Personally, I think jeans are one of the important staples in any wardrobe. Finding a pair that fits just right can seriously boost your confidence. While I’m not dismissing skinny jeans, it seems like more people are getting interested in straight-leg jeans and are ready to accept them into their wardrobe. That’s why I want to share with you four awesome options for petite straight-leg jeans —all under $100!

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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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