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  • Affordable Summer Shirts To Wear With Shorts
    June 13, 2022
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    Affordable Summer Shirts To Wear With Shorts

    Top || Shorts || Shoes || Hat || Sunglasses (similar) Every season I go through my closet to see what…

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  • The Most Versatile Summer Sandals
    June 6, 2022
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    The Most Versatile Summer Sandals

    To splurge or not to splurge, that is the question, or at least that’s a question that I get asked…

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    May 23, 2022
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    I haven’t owned a pair of overalls since 8th grade, so when I saw that they were making a comeback,…

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    May 16, 2022
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    Mom Outfits To Wear On A Field Trip

    I don’t know about you, but I am excited that the school year is coming to an end. My little…

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    May 9, 2022
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    Comfortable & Affordable Bra Review

    To me, one very important wardrobe staple to own is a good bra! I believe that what you wear under…

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thriftywifehappylife

Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
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6 outfit ideas styling palazzo jeans! 👖 I am lov 6 outfit ideas styling palazzo jeans! 👖 

I am loving these palazzo jeans from @onequince! They are so fun! Here are 6 ways to wear them! 

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How to wear gray jeans! 🩶👖 If you’ve ever second- How to wear gray jeans! 🩶👖

If you’ve ever second-guessed what colors go with gray, this post is for you. From bright pops of color to easy neutrals, gray jeans really do work with everything.

These are 8 outfit combos straight from my latest blog post that you can copy and wear right now. Which look is your favorite? 👇

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Amazon Spring Finds! 🌸 I recently did an Amazon o Amazon Spring Finds! 🌸

I recently did an Amazon order for some spring pieces I’ve had on my wishlist. Here’s what I found! 

1️⃣ Classic Trench Coat- I am impressed with this trench coat! The fit is great! I’m wearing a small! I love that it’s water resistant and has a removable hood which is perfect for spring weather! ☔️

2️⃣ Wool (faux) Trench Coat- This coat isn’t exactly what I was shopping for (I didn’t read the description) but I do like it a lot! It’s warmer than the other tretch coat which is nice for late winter/early spring. The fit is great! I’m wearing a small! 🧥

3️⃣ Brown Wide-Leg Cropped Pants- I love the color of these pants! They are super cute and versatile! They are high rise and have a cropped legnth! I’m wearing an xsmall. 🤎

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Brown and gray might not be the first combo people Brown and gray might not be the first combo people reach for, but I love how these neutrals play together. 🤎🩶

I’m loving how these colors work in this early spring outfit! 

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What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍 What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍

I feel like I’ve lived several lives this week!  It was fall, spring and back to winter all in a week! 
Here’s what I wore! 

Let me know which day is your favorite? 

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I'm loving this look from my blog post the other d I'm loving this look from my blog post the other day! Quiet luxury is my aesthetic because honestly, who can afford the real deal? But when I score quality pieces that fit like a dream and look super stylish, I'm one happy girl! Most of this outfit is from @onequince, and I've got some Amazon goodies to complete the look.

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The one thing you need to ad to your closet before The one thing you need to ad to your closet before you shop for anymore clothes online is a tape measure! 📏 

Knowing your measurements is so important, especially when shopping for jeans. Learn your preferred inseam lengths and the rise of pants you like. 

Most websites list the measurements in the details! 

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How to wear a classic button-down shirt! 👚 A butt How to wear a classic button-down shirt! 👚

A button’s-down shirt is always a wardrobe staple for me! It’s timeless and versatile! 

Today on the blog I am sharing how to style this classic staple 4 ways! 

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