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Trends to Try- 6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits for Fall

October 9, 2023 by Katie H.

6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits

Over the years, my closet has seen its fair share of denim skirts. From the A-line button-front denim skirts or the classic early 2000’s Laguna Beach style of Hollister skirts, each one has its special place in my heart. But today I am excited to share with you my latest denim skirt obsession- the denim midi skirt! Today I want to share with you 6 different denim midi skirt outfits that you can wear this fall, along with a few tips on how to style this trend!

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How to Style Women’s Tailored Shorts For Summer

June 12, 2023 by Katie H.

6 ways to style linen tailored trouser shorts for summer

One trend that I am loving this summer is women’s tailored shorts.  They are so clean and classic! A good pair of tailored trouser shorts can differently spruce up your summer outfits to give you a polished, yet comfortable look! Today I want to share with you 6 ways I am wearing tailored shorts this summer!

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How to Wear Olive Green Pants- From Work to Weekend

March 12, 2023 by Katie H.

6 outfits styling olive green wide leg pants.

I am loving these cropped wide-leg olive green pants from Old Navy. They have been on my best-seller list every week since I first shared them on Instagram. One thing I never want is for you to buy something that I share and not know how to style them. That’s why today I want to share how to wear olive green pants for both work and weekend wear!

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How to Wear Flare Leggings

February 15, 2023 by Katie H.

6 outfits with flare leggings

Today I have a trend to try that I’m sure most of my elder millennial friends will be excited about! Flare leggings are back, or as we once called them, yoga pants. A few months ago I shared a post “How to Wear Flares in 2022” and it has become very popular. That’s why I am excited to share how to wear flare leggings in 2023!

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3 Mom Wardrobe Essentials from Stitch Fix Free Style

October 27, 2022 by Katie H.

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In my style journey over the last decade, one thing that I have learned is that building a wardrobe on a budget is all about creating a closet full of versatile clothes that you love. It’s about quality over quantity. The more clothes that you love and can wear in different ways, the less you will want to shop. This is why I have been loving Stitch Fix! It’s the perfect way to add those quality versatile pieces to your wardrobe that you will want to wear year after year. Today I want to share my latest Stitch Fix Freestyle order.

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How to Wear Coated Black Jeans

October 26, 2022 by Katie H.

Coated black jeans outfit ideas

One trend that I am loving this fall is coated black jeans! What I love about these jeans is that they have a shiny finish, giving them the same appearance as leather pants. But the most significant difference is that they are more comfortable and affordable than leather. You may remember that these jeans were on my winter wishlist this year, and I finally decided to buy a pair.

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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! 

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! Here’s what I wore this week! 

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One of my favorite hobbies besides putting togethe One of my favorite hobbies besides putting together outfits is figuring out how to make healthy eating easy and tasty!! So I thought I would share one of my favorite summer recipes! 

Chicken Zucchini mediterranean bowl:
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 of grated zucchini 
1/2 small yellow onion 
1/4 cup of almond flour 
2 Tbs of egg white or 1 whole egg
Oregano 
Dill weed
Salt and pepper 

Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt 
1/2 grated cucumber 
1 garlic clove
1 tbs olive oil 
1 tsp white wine vinegar 
Oregano and dill weed
Salt and pepper 

Top with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, peppers, red onions or anything you like! 

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June best sellers!! ☀️ Here is what people ha June best sellers!! ☀️

Here is what people have been shopping during the month of June! 

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4th of July Outfit Ideas!! 🇺🇸 🛍️Commen 4th of July Outfit Ideas!! 🇺🇸

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What I wore on my cruise vacation part 2!! 🚢 I What I wore on my cruise vacation part 2!! 🚢

It’s been fun spending most of the month of June cruising the Caribbean, but now I’m back and ready to get back to normal life! 

But first I need to share some of the outfits I wore last week on my cruise! Look for a blog post with a full roundup soon! 

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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! 

My 5 year old has been directing me how to pose in my pictures this week! 😂🫶

We are off for another fun week at sea! 🚢🏝️☀️

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This is my go-to travel outfit formula! 👗Dres This is my go-to travel outfit formula! 

👗Dresses are so easy and comfortable to wear when flying ✈️ This midi dress from @walmart is perfect for travel! 
🧥 I always get cold on the airplane so I always wear my denim jacket. 
👟I wear sneakers because they are comfortable an they keep my feet covered completely on the airplane and at the airport. 
👛Crossbody purse so I can have free hands 🙌🏻 👒Then I always wear my straw hat so I don’t need to pack it! 

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