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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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Weekend Walmart Haul
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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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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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