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  • How to Style Dressy Joggers
    September 13, 2021
    Casual Work Wear, How to Wear it, Outfits

    How to Style Dressy Joggers

    I am a huge fan of joggers, but one thing I struggle with joggers is that I don’t always feel…

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  • Favorite Summer Outfit Recap
    September 6, 2021
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    Favorite Summer Outfit Recap

    It’s Labor Day, which means summer is now coming to an end.  I always feel like this time of the…

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  • How to Wear a Statement Blouse
    September 2, 2021
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    How to Wear a Statement Blouse

    You may have noticed that the blog has been a little quiet over the last couple of weeks.  That is…

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  • 8 Years of Blogging Q&A
    August 31, 2021
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    8 Years of Blogging Q&A

        Today is my blogaversary.  Yes, that’s a made-up word, but it’s my blog’s birthday and I want to celebrate…

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  • 9 Stylish Thrifted Teacher Outfits
    August 9, 2021
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    9 Stylish Thrifted Teacher Outfits

        Want to know what I think the best part of being a teacher is?  No, it’s not having…

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    August 4, 2021
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    *Thank you to Maelove Skincare for sponsoring this post and gifting me these products!  All opinions are 100% my own. …

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Need some workwear inspiration for the week? Here Need some workwear inspiration for the week? Here are some outfits to copy this week at work! 

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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! 

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This is the perfect fall outfit! 🍂 🛍️Comm This is the perfect fall outfit! 🍂

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A week of fall workwear outfit ideas! 🍂 I had A week of fall workwear outfit ideas! 🍂

I had a lot of fun putting together these workwear outfits! Which outfit is your favorite? 

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What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Then ✨ It’s What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Then ✨

It’s time to update another outfit I wore during my early years of blogging and recreate it with the pieces I currently own in my closet. 

For this look I refreshed the pieces, but kept the same outfit formula. Gray/black jeans + chambray shirt + cardigan + boots

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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! 

3 Things I have been loving this week! 
1️⃣Button-down shirt 👕 
2️⃣ Detroit sports! 🏈⚾️
3️⃣ The Life of a Showgirl 🧡✨

What have you been loving this week? 

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What I wore on this beautiful October Saturday! 🍂

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I’m loving these green pants from @onequince! Th I’m loving these green pants from @onequince! They are so comfortable and a great fall staple to have in your wardrobe! 

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