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Helping women love what they wear on a budget

Tory Burch Sandal Review: How the Real Tory Burch Sandals Compare to the Fake

July 11, 2022 by Katie H.

Tory Burch Miller Sanals

Last month I shared a post on my Tory Burch sandals called The Most Versatile Summer Sandals. As promised, I wanted to follow up on my post to give an honest review of my real Tory Burch sandals compared to my fake Tory Burch Sandals.

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Filed in: shoes, Shopping, Summer Style, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 6 Comments

The Most Versatile Summer Sandals

June 6, 2022 by Katie H.

How to wear summer sandals

To splurge or not to splurge, that is the question, or at least that’s a question that I get asked from time to time. Can you splurge on fashion and still have an affordable wardrobe? If your budget allows it then, of course, it’s okay to splurge! Before you make a splurge purchase it’s important to think about the value that the item will hold in your wardrobe. If the value is high, meaning you will wear it all the time in multiple ways and it makes you feel good wearing it, then go for it!

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Filed in: Daily Outfits, How to Wear it, Mom Style, shoes, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 2 Comments

What Shoes to Wear in The Winter

January 19, 2022 by Katie Haller

What type of boots to wear in the winter
Today I want to take a moment to chat about winter shoes.  I don’t know about you, but winter shoes can be confusing at times.  How do you stay cute and stylish, but also keep warm and dry in the yucky winter weather? That’s why today I want to break down the types of shoes that I wear during the winter months.  I’ll tell you what type of weather I wear them in and also what kind of bottoms I wear with them.  Hopefully, it will make planning out your winter outfits a little less confusing.
 
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Walmart Shoe Dupes

January 22, 2021 by Katie Haller

Affordable Walmart Shoe Dupes
*This post contains affiliate links.
 
 Let’s just start by saying, I’ve never met a Walmart shoe that I didn’t love.  It wasn’t until a few years ago when I was still teaching that I discovered my love for Walmart shoes.  I bought a couple pairs of flats to wear in my classroom.  They were under $10 and very cute, so I figured they would be perfect for work because I wouldn’t have to worry about ruining them.  Well, they ended up being much better than I had expected and now I’m completely hooked.  Walmart has become my go-to store when I want a cute popular style of shoe, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money. Read more

Filed in: Affordable Fashion, shoes, Shopping • by Katie Haller • 4 Comments

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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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