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What I Would Wear: 4 Weeks of Spring Teacher Outfits

May 8, 2025 by Katie H.

Spring teacher outfit ideas

If you’re looking for inspiration for your spring teacher outfits, you’re in the right place! As a former preschool teacher, I know firsthand how much a great outfit can set the tone for a positive, productive day in the classroom. I’ve been sharing teacher workwear ideas over on Instagram. I thought it was time to bring that style inspiration to the blog.

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How to Wear Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans for Spring

March 13, 2025 by Katie H.

How to Wear Cropped Wide Leg Pants for Spring with six different outfit ideas using Target wide leg pants

One of my favorite styles of jeans to wear this time of year is cropped wide-leg jeans. They are a fun silhouette to break out in the spring! Today, I want to share with you how to wear cropped wide-leg jeans for spring!

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Spring Fashion, Style Tips, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 3 Comments

How to Winterize your Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe

February 24, 2025 by Katie H.

fall outfits winterized with layers, sweaters and boots.

Every August at the beginning of the school year, I like to put together a teacher capsule wardrobe. I usually pick styles that will work in the warmer months and transition into the fall. However, I’m often asked to create a winter teacher capsule. Rather than putting together a completely new capsule, I want to show you how you can easily use a few add-on pieces to seamlessly winterize the outfits I shared in this year’s teacher capsule wardrobe.

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The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2025

January 16, 2025 by Katie H.

20 piece mom-friendly winter capsule wardrobe

It’s time to share my Mom Winter Capsule for 2025! Winter is always a challenging season for styling outfits, but I’m excited to offer some inspiration. I hope this capsule gives you plenty of ideas for working with the clothes you already have in your closet while also introducing you to a few fresh ways to refresh your winter wardrobe. Let’s make winter style simple, cozy, and fun!

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How to Wear a Holiday Sweater

December 5, 2024 by Katie H.

how to wear a holiday sweater outfits

Do you own a holiday sweater? I feel that a holiday sweater is such an easy way to add a pop of festive flair to your outfit. Whether you’re heading to a casual gathering or running errands, it’s the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit without overthinking your look. Today, I’m excited to share some fun ideas for how to wear a holiday sweater this year!

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, holidays, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 2 Comments

How to Style a Statement Blouse

September 5, 2024 by Katie H.

4 ways to style a statement blouse

Although my wardrobe is mostly neutrals, I’ve always had a soft spot for a good statement blouse. As a proud millennial, I grew up in the era of the “going out top”—those fun, eye-catching tops paired with basic jeans that were a staple in my 20s. But as much as I love them, statement tops can be tricky to style.

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

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What I wore then vs. What I wore now! Does anyon What I wore then vs. What I wore now! 

Does anyone else still have a gingham button-down shirt still hanging in their closet? 👕 I still love this style! The easiest way to update this look is to switch out your jeans for a different silhouette. 

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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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