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Light Denim Outfit
Affordable Fashion, Fashion, OOTD, Secondhand

Light Denim Outfit

This light denim outfit was inspired by the tank top. I wanted to wear it one last time, since it’s gotten too big & I am passing it on. It’s from Loft (purchased on clearance). They do the best floral prints! I used to live in Loft since a lot of their clothes run big

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March 10, 2023 at 8:30 amLeave a comment
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OOTD: Work to Workout in Flannel & Velvet
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OOTD: Work to Workout in Flannel & Velvet

I’ve got another work to workout outfit for you! The work outfit consists of a Como Vintage flannel shirt (found at The Rack, on clearance), Adyson Parker black cardigan (Dirt Cheap in TN), the softest leggings ever (Amazon leggings) and a pair of velvet & rhinestone Adrienne Vittadini flats (bought at TJMaxx during my Tennessee

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March 8, 2023 at 9:15 amLeave a comment
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Tennessee Trip – Part 1 – Nashville
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Tennessee Trip – Part 1 – Nashville

I am finally finding time to write a post about our Tennessee trip! Saturday I flew in on Saturday to join my husband & his son for the hockey tournament. We went to hockey games every day but also fit in some other fun. Our hotel was right next to Vanderbilt University & we could

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March 6, 2023 at 8:47 amLeave a comment
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Amazon Reviews – February 2023 Purchases
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Amazon Reviews – February 2023 Purchases

These are Amazon reviews of the purchases I made in February 2023. Hopefully they help with some of your little problems! 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. DREAM PAIRS Women’s Wide Calf Knee High Riding Boots These fit my wide calves! I have worn them twice & they are comfortable. I love the quilting

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March 3, 2023 at 8:20 amLeave a comment
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OOTD – Grunge Inspired Outfit
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OOTD – Grunge Inspired Outfit

This grunge inspired outfit is so similar to what I wore the first day of Junior year of high school but, of course, it’s still so different, as is any trend inspired by the past. That day, I got in trouble for the half shirt & had to zip up the plaid to cover my

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March 1, 2023 at 8:14 amLeave a comment
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OOTD – Poet Shirt or Peasant Top?
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OOTD – Poet Shirt or Peasant Top?

Back in the 90’s I think we called any big, blousy top a poet shirt. Especially if it had ruffles at the neck or wrists. Anyone remember? Today, I guess they would be considered a peasant top. Although a true peasant top is usually a popover style in floral & very cottage-core. Anyway, this could

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February 27, 2023 at 9:22 amLeave a comment
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OOTD – Faux Leather for Work
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OOTD – Faux Leather for Work

I did another outfit with faux leather for work. Sadly, this is the last one with these pants (also worn here, and here) as I’ve lost even more weight & the they are uncomfortably large now. They were fun while they lasted! This one was super simple: no name cashmere sweater (DHGate.com), Walmart faux leather

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February 24, 2023 at 8:24 amLeave a comment
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Packing For a Week Trip in a Carry-on (And a Tote)
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Packing For a Week Trip in a Carry-on (And a Tote)

Packing for a week trip to Tennessee: We took a vacation recently! We don’t do that a lot so it’s kind of a big deal for me! We went to Nashville for a weekend hockey tournament for my step kiddo & after that we visited friends in Chattanooga. There wasn’t much to my packing strategy

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February 22, 2023 at 9:45 amLeave a comment
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Casual Work Outfit – A Bit of a Mix
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Casual Work Outfit – A Bit of a Mix

This casual work outfit is 75% secondhand. It’s mostly inspired by the top that I don’t wear much because it has a wide open back. When I wear it for work I have to layer a cami underneath. I’m probably passing it on to someone else even though I like it. One rule I have

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February 20, 2023 at 8:05 amLeave a comment
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Work to Workout Outfit – Basics
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Work to Workout Outfit – Basics

This is a simple example of a work to workout outfit look based on classic pieces. The base of the outfit is the black leggings & tank. Over that, I layered a button down similar & cardigan similar, both in neutrals. Added comfy slip on shoes similar & I worked a full day & popped

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February 17, 2023 at 8:12 amLeave a comment
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