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OOTD: Love This Prairiecore Outfit
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OOTD: Love This Prairiecore Outfit

This prairiecore outfit was a lot more romantic or “girly” than I usually dress but I loved it! I swanned about work all day in this ruffled confection. The boots toughened it up just the right amount. The Lauren Conrad overpiece helped bring a little extra prairiecore drama to the look. I picked up the

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February 8, 2023 at 8:59 amLeave a comment
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OOTD: Pattern Mixing & Layers
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OOTD: Pattern Mixing & Layers

This pattern mixing outfit is the epitome of cool for me. It reminds me of an older lady that is sure of herself & puts together outfits with aplomb, not caring if they are “in” or not or if they “flatter”. The t-shirt is a bins find that is sadly too big now & will

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February 6, 2023 at 8:42 amLeave a comment
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Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
Affordable Fashion, Amazon, Fashion, OOTD, Secondhand

Velvet Midi Skirt for Work

This velvet midi skirt outfit was inspired by my closet cleanout. I was down to only a few items to use as a jumping off point for my outfit & all three of these were some of the ones left. I would have never put them together otherwise but I think they made a rather

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February 3, 2023 at 8:21 amLeave a comment
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Amazon Travel Purchases Review
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Amazon Travel Purchases Review

123456 This is my Amazon travel purchases review for the items I bought for my latest vacation. Hopefully these reviews help you decide if you need any of these (or not). 1. Mini Belt Bag This mini bag was great to keep my phone, lip gloss & Kindle handy for the flights. Much easier to

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February 1, 2023 at 8:27 amLeave a comment
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From Work to Yoga – Love this Pattern Mix
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From Work to Yoga – Love this Pattern Mix

Here is another “Work to Yoga” look for ya but with a bit of a pattern mix this time. I kept this one simple with an oversized plaid shirt, leggings & combat boots worn with a colorful print camisole top underneath, just waiting for my “quick change” lol. I wore this Apostrophe camisole I found

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January 30, 2023 at 9:09 amLeave a comment
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All Cozy in My Animal Print Cardigan
Affordable Fashion, Fashion, Secondhand, Walmart

All Cozy in My Animal Print Cardigan

Do I look cozy in this animal print cardigan, or what? My New Animal Print Cardigan Friends, I go to the Goodwill Bins (AKA Goodwill Outlet, AKA Bargain Barn, AKA The Bins), on average, once a week. I see what I can find that is good enough to re-sell online. While I’m there I inevitably

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January 27, 2023 at 8:16 amLeave a comment
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Bright Corduroy Pants for Winter
Affordable Fashion, Fashion, Walmart

Bright Corduroy Pants for Winter

Are you in the dim days of Winter & feeling a little down? Here is an inexpensive boost of serotonin in the form of bright corduroy pants! Walmart has these cute things right now & they could easily transition into Spring when the time comes. I actually went into Walmart recently (this is rare) &

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January 25, 2023 at 8:39 amLeave a comment
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Pastels & a Cute Short Haircut
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Pastels & a Cute Short Haircut

I have been craving a cute short haircut. Background: I’ve been growing my hair out for some time now. I really wanted to be able to do a messy bun. That’s it, that was my reason. I never have time to go get a trim so I always just let it go a bit. After

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January 23, 2023 at 9:18 amLeave a comment
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Finally Found: The Perfect Plaid Shacket
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Finally Found: The Perfect Plaid Shacket

Plaid Shacket Hesitation I have held off on the plaid shacket trend for a good long time now. Firstly, because I thought they were kind of ugly to start with haha. Another thing that made me hesitate is that I live in Florida & didn’t think I’d use it enough to justify paying a lot.

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January 12, 2023 at 8:44 amLeave a comment
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Best Amazon Purchases – December 2022
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Best Amazon Purchases – December 2022

These are the December 2022 Amazon purchases I found most useful this month. Hopefully they help with some of your little problems!

January 10, 2023 at 1:10 pmLeave a comment
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  • OOTD: Love This Prairiecore Outfit
    OOTD: Love This Prairiecore Outfit
    February 8, 2023
  • OOTD: Pattern Mixing & Layers
    OOTD: Pattern Mixing & Layers
    February 6, 2023
  • Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
    Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
    February 3, 2023

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    OOTD: Love This Prairiecore Outfit
  • OOTD: Pattern Mixing & Layers
    OOTD: Pattern Mixing & Layers
  • Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
    Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
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