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Weekend Walmart Haul
Affordable Fashion, Fashion, Reviews, Walmart

Weekend Walmart Haul

    Warning: incoming Walmart haul! I went to Walmart this weekend to find some better fitting bras for my quickly shrinking body. I am down 70 lbs. since I started my latest weight loss journey & the girls are not looking their best! So I told myself I would see what I could find

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February 15, 2023 at 8:38 amLeave a comment
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OOTD: Faux Leather Pants for Work
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OOTD: Faux Leather Pants for Work

I pulled off these faux leather pants for work by pairing them with classic layers. A couple pieces everyone needs in their closet lately: a denim button down & a quarter zip sweater, along with a pair of flat mules. I, of course, found the first two items at the Goodwill outlet. I already had

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February 13, 2023 at 8:35 amLeave a comment
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Amazon Reviews – January 2023 Purchases
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Amazon Reviews – January 2023 Purchases

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 These are Amazon reviews of the purchases I made in January 2023. Hopefully they help with some of your little problems! 1. Vionic Sneakers Vionic shoes are one of my go-to brands since I have always had tendon/arch issues. These ones are lightly orthotic. They have just

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February 10, 2023 at 8:53 amLeave a comment
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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 (similar). The boots (similar) toughened it up just the right amount. The Lauren Conrad overpiece helped bring a little extra prairiecore drama to the look. I picked

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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 & is

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February 6, 2023 at 8:42 amLeave a comment
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Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
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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

1 2 3 4 5 6 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

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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
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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
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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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