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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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How to Feel More Stylish in Winter

February 13, 2025 by Katie H.

4 winter outfits showing how to feel stylish in winter.

Staying warm can be a challenge when putting outfits together this time of year. That’s why today, I want to share some of my best tips on how to feel stylish in winter.

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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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From Fall to Winter: How to Wear Cropped Jeans in Winter

October 9, 2024 by Katie H.

Outfits showing how you can style cropped jeans from fall to winter.

A few weeks ago, I asked my Instagram followers about their biggest fashion struggles. An overwhelming number of people mentioned struggling with pairing jeans and shoes, especially in winter. That’s why today, I want to talk about how to wear cropped jeans during winter

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4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations to Make Getting Dressed Easy

January 17, 2024 by Katie H.

4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations

January is always a tough month for me when it comes to styling outfits. I always feel like cold weather and dark days make it hard for me to be creative with my style. If you are feeling the same way this time of the year, then I am here to help! Today I have 4 easy mom winter outfit combinations that you can copy to help elevate your everyday winter outfits!

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How to Wear Brown Chelsea Boots

January 3, 2024 by Katie H.

6 outfits wearing brown Chelsea boots.

Happy 2024 my friends! Today I am talking all about how to wear brown Chelsea boots. I have had today’s post in my drafts for a while now. With the busy holiday season, I kept needing to postpone this post. But today I figure it’s a new year and a good post, so why not get it out of my drafts?

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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! 💕

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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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