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How to Wear a White T-shirt and Jeans

March 9, 2020 by Katie Haller

How to wear a maternity white t-shirt and maternity jeans
 Are you ready for another post on Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget?  I hope so because today I’m sharing 6 easy ways to style 2 maternity wardrobe staples.  A white fitted maternity t-shirt and maternity jeans.  I always feel like having a good base to start with is key, then you can just build upon that with layers and accessories.  When you’re pregnant, you will find yourself wearing the same clothes over and over again so it’s always good to have some fresh outfit ideas.
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4 Ways to Style One Dress- From Winter to Spring

March 2, 2020 by Katie Haller

4 ways to style one dress- from summer to fall
 I’m so happy that it’s March and spring is near, but here in the midwest it still feels like winter.  I don’t expect spring weather to get here any time soon.  That’s why I thought I’d do a blog post today on stying a new dress in my wardrobe for both winter and spring.

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23 Week Baby Bump Update + Second Trimester Outfits

February 27, 2020 by Katie Haller

23 week baby bump update

It’s time for another bump update.  I can’t believe how fast this pregnancy is moving along.  I’m 23 weeks, going on 24 this weekend!  The other day I was feeling so uncomfortable and I told myself that I needed to get used to being uncomfortable because I wasn’t even halfway through this pregnancy yet.  Then I had to correct myself when I realized I had already hit the halfway point 3 weeks ago.

I will admit, I don’t love being pregnant.  I miss having my body to myself and I hate being uncomfortable, but I will say I’m trying to enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can.  I know once it’s over I will miss it.

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6 Ways to Wear Black Leggings and a Black T-shirt

February 24, 2020 by Katie Haller

Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget- How to Wear Black Leggings and a Black T-Shirt
Welcome to my 3rd blog post in my series on Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget.  So far I’ve covered What to Buy in the Maternity Department and What Not to Buy and Where to Buy Affordable Maternity Clothes.  If you haven’t read those posts I recommend checking them out.  For my next few posts, I want to start sharing some outfit ideas using some of the basic maternity items I talked about before and share how you can build upon them. For today’s post, I’m sharing 6 outfits wearing my black maternity leggings and a black maternity short sleeve t-shirt. Read more

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3 Easy Date Night Outfits Wearing Snakeskin Booties

February 20, 2020 by Katie Haller

Easy date night outfits wearing snakeskin booties
Winter has always been a hard season for me to dress for.  It’s long, cold and I always find myself getting into a rut with my outfits.  I don’t mind repeating my clothes, but when I continue to wear the same clothes over and over again, I get bored.

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It’s a Girl!!

February 17, 2020 by Katie Haller

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I believe that what you wear under clothes can mak I believe that what you wear under clothes can make or break your outfit. This is why I am sharing my favorite, most comfortable undergarments! 

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Cruise theme night outfits 🛳️ Planning outfi Cruise theme night outfits 🛳️

Planning outfits for a cruises cruise can be so much fun and I can’t resist a good theme night! Each cruise is different, but these were the theme nights from my 3-night Royal Caribbean last year. 

Make sure you check your itinerary to see if your cruise has any theme nights planned! 

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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! 

Happy Mother’s Day!! 💕 Today I am truly embracing this day and remembering how much I always wanted to be a mom! 

I recently came across a journal entry I wrote 10 years ago on Mother’s Day—right after my second miscarriage. I wrote that I was ready to be a mom, but I was so scared and worried about our future. I didn’t know when and if it would actually happen. 

One month later, I was pregnant with my son.

And now here I am, ten years later—tired, busy, deeply grateful, and fully embracing this season I once wanted so so bad! 

To every mom today—in the waiting, in the chaos, or missing the days that flew by—I see you. We are all in this together! 💕

And if you are looking for some mom outfit inspiration then comment OUTFITS and I will send you the shopping links to all my daily outfits from the week!! 🛍️

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What I wore then vs. What I wore now! I’m upda What I wore then vs. What I wore now! 

I’m updating this outfit I styled back in 2014. I have always loved this outfit combination, so I pulled some clothes from my current wardrobe to recreate the look for 2025! 

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What I would wear to work if I was still teaching! What I would wear to work if I was still teaching!! 👩‍🏫🍎📚

I’ve been sharing teacher-friendly workwear over the last few weeks here on Instagram. So in honor of #teacherappreciationweek I’m rounding up 4 weeks on the blog today! 

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Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and su Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and summer? This $16 striped sweater vest from @walmart is perfect! 

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I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 va I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 vacation and I’ve been outfit planning! 

Here are some looks that I would wear while sightseeing on at the island ports! 

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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! 

Which day is your favorite? 

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#outfits #dailyoutfits #dailyoutfitinspo #momstyleinspo #momoutfits #momootd
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