I'm Susan Hello! Thanks so much for visiting my page! I am a former teacher (retired after 13 years of teaching) now a stay at home momma of 3 children. I have a 13 year old daughter, 8 year old son, and 6 year old daughter. I am a Christian and am passionate about health and fitness. I am a runner, and I ran my first marathon (the Chicago) in 2019!
I am also insanely passionate about anything fashion! I love clothing, and I love to accessorize! I have been married to my husband for 15 years now and we live in the lovely Midwest state of Iowa. |
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Going for a casual look with one of my favorite tees from @express!
I am always down for wearing a black dress! Love the square neck & midi-length of this one!
How cute are these animal print sneakers from @h&m? They are part of their Divided collection and only $12.99!
A more casual look with my denim skirt- Perfect for running errands!
I got this tank at Old Navy for $2 during their Today Only deals. Anyone else obsessed with those? This one would look great under a cardi this fall!
Love this dress from @h&M! Another great basic that is so cute & comfy and only $12.99!
Love the color mint - Another top from the One Eleven collection from @express!
Always love a cold shoulder top & can’t go wrong with white!
Love these Advantage leggings -They are so, so comfy and hug you in all the right places! And you guys I seriously wear this Essence long sleeve wrap all the time! Love that it can be styled so many different ways! Link is in my bio! Hope everyone has a great weekend!
These are so comfy though you guys! I had tried on some others that were a little too fitted for me, but these ones from the GAP were perfect!
Love this floral button-up maxi dress! So reminds me of a dress that I had in 8th grade lol! Hoping that the trend stays alive because I love the 90s!
I am always down for a shift dress & love the color navy! I especially love the white collar on this one!
And I have to admit I have many variations of a white and black tee, but love how they will never go out of style and go with anything!
And love this light wash chambray button up top – Paired it with one of my favorite floral maxi dresses!
And another basic tee from @h&M that I love! I love this mustard yellow color & of course I love stripes - Just $4.99!
Love my @oldnavy swing dresses! Such an easy go to look!
Isn’t this cardigan from @mazel_online lovely? #gifted Love anything animal print & love the length of this one! I was so impressed with the quality, and it gets me so excited for fall! Check out their exclusive & unique designs!
Love this camo tank from Express! It is so lightweight and comfy!
You can never have too many white tees, right?! Love H&M’s divided collection. Such reasonable prices with a great mix of basics & trendy items! Love the length of this tee and love the asymmetrical hem.
Love this linen top from @H&M! Aren’t the flutter sleeves so cute?!
Love the swing jersey tanks from @oldnavy -They come out with new versions every year, but always with the same flowy fit with the hi-lo hem that I love!
Another great BP tee for such a great price from the Nordstrom anniversary sale! Love this mustard color – Another great tee that will be perfect for layering this fall! Still in stock & only $11.90!
Loving the animal print trend & had to match my girls! My top, and the girls’ dresses were all $4.99 each!
Love a chambray dress & love my Toms! They are so comfy!
Love this mesh cardigan - It is so light and perfect for a swimsuit coverup! I also love this high waisted swim suit - Perfect for moms out there!
I love anything camo! Love this one eleven cold shoulder top from @express. So cute & comfy!
Love seeing that they have this BP tee on sale again this year! It is such a steal and is great for layering in the fall, too! And I got this cardigan last year, but a similar BP cardigan in the exact same color is on sale this year!
You guys these basic H&M shorts are my go-tos this summer. Loved the animal print ones they came out with this year. I seriously lounge around the house in them ALL the time! So cute and comfy and under $10!
Yay for the Nordstrom anniversary sale being open to the public today! How cute is this button up top from @nordstroms for 50% off? Love the oatmeal color, and it will be perfect for layering this fall!
Love a good pair of burmuda shorts! I don’t like wearing super short shorts and loved the length of these!
My hubby sure had some jokes when taking my pic! Do you guys think I can pull this off? If not I figure my daughter will be sharing clothes with me before I know it!
Love these paper bag pants - I also love just how comfortable they are!! Comfortable and cute = a win, win for me. And I am wearing a basic knit cami from @forever21 for $3! You can’t beat that! My paper-bag pants are sold out, but I linked a couple similar pairs!
You guys this is probably as crazy as this momma is going to get with the biker shorts trend! I can definitely tell that they are more fitted than the average shorts that I usually wear, but other than that I really like the way they fit! I definitely feel more comfortable wearing them with a longer tee though - If only they looked as cute on me as they do on my toddler. :)
Love this white denim pencil skirt - So versatile!
Love this animal print tank from @target! It is only $8! Already thinking of other ways to style it this fall!
I love watching fireworks in the evening, but the mosquitoes love me a little too much. Anyone else have that problem? I don’t mind wearing a light sweatshirt like this one during the evening – Nice if it gets cool and helps protect against those dang bugs!! This is a cute one from @h&M for just $10!
I mean you need every time of animal print possible, right?! Love this brown tiger striped top from @h&M! Another basic where you seriously cannot beat the price ($5.99)! Looking forward to styling it again this fall!
Here is a better shot of my dress! I was having difficulty finding a navy dress that I liked to match the girls, so I was so happy to find this one on @amazon!
Can’t believe I got it for under $15 - Such a steal! It comes in different colors, too!
Can’t believe I got it for under $15 - Such a steal! It comes in different colors, too!
My daughter were both flower girls today. I love dressing them alike, but I know that soon I won’t be able to do anymore, so cherishing this moment today. The bride was so gracious and let me pick out the dresses. I found these for a steal on Amazon for lesson than $35!! Aren’t they adorable?!
Back to my sleeveless dresses at Old Navy! Love this color – It is so light and airy and perfect for hot, summer days! The style is so classic, and they keep restocking with new and fun patterns!
Love this leopard skirt from @freepeople- Love the length and already thinking of ideas to style it again this fall!
Isn’t this wrap cute?! Love that I can wear this to the gym, but also wear it to brunch! It was designed to be styled eight different ways! And how cute is this skirt?! It is so, so comfy and love that I can work out in it if I want, but also run errands and still feel like I am wearing something cute! Free shipping & returns, too!
I just love chambray and love to wear it during multiple seasons. Loving this short sleeved chambray top that can be worn in the summer - Under $20 from @forever21!
Love this mint color in the spring & summer! The open shoulders adds a little to this tee from @express and loved pairing it with this layered necklace!
Here is another camisole top from H&M for $4.99! Love the length, and they are perfect for layering!
Love this sleeveless peplum tunic! Perfect to wear with jeans or leggings! I am trying to wear more color, so went with this pretty dusty rose!
Love this tee I got from @Express. They keep coming out with new tees like this each season!
Love this draped jacket for cooler days & nights – Perfect to throw over a tee with shorts!
Love this everyday tee with a twist
You can never have too many black dresses, right? ;)Love this form fitting one with the ruched sides!
Love this sleeveless thermal tunic from @Amazon! You can dress it up or down and perfect for some upcoming warmer temps headed our way! Love that you can create so many different looks with just a few changes and some accessories!
Always love a nice long tee, and this one is less than $10! I love wearing mine with leggings, and they can be worn alone or with a cardigan. So comfy and perfect for running errands!
Love these basic long tanks from H&M! They are perfect for layering and can even be worn alone! Love this simple black one, and they are only $4.99! Loved pairing it with their basic cardigan!
And love these simple tees from the one eleven collection @express. They are so cute and go with everything!
Love a good oversized tee and love this one from @freepeople. The high-low hem is super cute, too!
Love a chambray dress in the spring! Perfect for so many occasions! And love this one from Old Navy!
I know this is long sleeves, but I couldn’t resist because of the floral embroidery on this top! Don’t think there is a top from @freepeople that I don’t like!
Here is a pic of my dress from Mother's Day! It was such a steal from @veryjane! Another dress with pockets, too!
Who doesn’t love animal print? Love this top with the puffed sleeves from @H&M! So cute and under $13!
I just love blue/white stripes! Can’t wait to wear it on a date night this spring. And another look to wear with my white skinny jeans from Old Navy!!
Love this black ponte sheath dress from Old Navy. Perfect for so many occasions with or without a cardigan!
Love this striped midi dress that I got from a boutique from @veryjane. I paired it with a basic cardigan from H&M. Another cardigan that is less than $13!
This peplum top is super cute and comfy! They are on sale for under $15!
Anyone else love pinstripes? Love how the cold shoulders add something to would have been a simple collared shirt! And love my Old Navy jeans!
Love this tunic from @freepeople! I love the boho look, and it is perfect for so many different occasions!
Love these lightweight cardigans from H&M! They are a great price, and they come out with different colors every year. So easy to throw over something during any season.
Love this animal print cardigan from H&M! It is one of their “basics” and only $12.99! Instantly makes me look more polished and helps keep me warm on those cooler spring days!
Love this peplum top that I got from an online boutique through @veryJane! Love the short sleeves, and it is perfect for layering!
And I had to good a good pic of my dress that I wore for Easter yesterday! Only $10 on Amazon! It comes in different colors, too!
Love this V-neck tee from @express! Their One Eleven collection is so cute & comfy - Perfect for pairing with jeans or shorts!
Love this lightweight pink top from @Free People. And love this light shade of pink for spring & summer!
Love this long sleeve maxi dress – under $23 on Amazon! It’s so pretty, and I love the pockets! Love how you can pair so many different necklaces with the dress to change the look, too!
Isn’t the lace detail on this top so pretty? Another purchase from H&M!
Love these longer tunics from @H&M – It is so simple, comfy, and cute!
Love this top from @freepeople . It is nice and flowy and just the right length! And love this bralette! Looks so cute with their tops!
It’s so hard in the Midwest to know what to wear in spring with the ups and downs with the weather! Love that I can change up a simple black dress by adding a vest. And a little black dress is such a versatile staple to have in your wardrobe! Got this cute one @oldnavy.
Love cardigans from Old Navy & love how they have come out with some fun colors for spring !
You can never have too much camo, right?! Love these lighter colored camo jeans from @hudsonjeans. It was a nice alternative color combo for spring!
Love this cream colored duster I purchased from @Forever 21! Perfect for transitioning into spring!
Love this lightweight top with a cute extended hem from @H&M that is less than $18! Still gets cool in the Midwest in the spring so it is perfect for this time of year!
Love this lace up tee from @oldnavy! It is so cute and love, love the ¾ length sleeves! Perfect for cooler days in the spring!
White booties are such a great transition piece into spring! These @SamEdelmen kitten heels are just right for comfort & style. And you can’t go wrong with a white button up! Classic and will never go out of style! Especially love this tunic boyfriend style that I am wearing!
You guys I just love my moto jacket! It is a great staple to have in your closet! It is so classic and really makes an outfit pop! It is a great investment that will not go out of style! Looks great with jeans, leggings, and even a dress! Love that you can wear it all year round, too!
Love this tunic from H&M! Super cute & comfy Heard the color beige was going to be big in 2019 which is good for me because I love neutrals! Fun pairing with some fun leggings, too!
I love navy and stripes! Love the added twist on this striped tee and the duster cardigan with the long necklace helps complete the outfit!
Love this pleated dress from @H&M! It is so light & airy & perfect for transitioning into spring weather!
Love this extra long cardigan from @OldNavy that is on sale! It is such a fun length that you can wear with a dress, leggings, or jeans! Paired it with a fun statement necklace!
Love this lightweight sweater from @forever21! Love the twist in front, and it is so comfy, too!
Love these camo leggings from @express! They are so comfy & perfect for running errands!
Had to get a shot of this striped tee from @Old Navy by itself ! The tunic length is perfect for leggings or jeans, and the top can also be great for layering if it gets cooler in the spring.
So it’s been a while since I wore boot cut jeans, but you guys they are so classic and will never go out of style! Love these @True Religion Boot Cut jeans - They make your legs look super long with the right shoe! And they can make you look professional, too when pairing up with a cute jacket or blazer!
Another duster! And love, love this striped tee that from Old Navy! So versatile! Perfect tunic length to wear with leggings or jeans and goes with every cardigan!!
Love this tunic that I got from a boutique from @jane.com. It is so comfy and love the ¾ length sleeves for spring!
Love this thermal tee from @Freepeople. I love the length, and you can dress it up or down! It is so cute & comfy! Loved pairing it with their bralette, too!
Can anyone else relate? I’m not necessarily a full on introvert, but definitely not a full on extrovert like my hubby ;). I still love social gatherings and enjoy conversing with others- But.. I still really love and need my alone time! Lol If anyone is interested in the T-Shirt it is now available on Amazon along with some others! And love this oversized denim jacket by @freepeople!
Love this striped top that I got from H&M! Another great classic staple to have in my wardrobe at such a reasonable price! H&M always has great basics that are so versatile! It can be worn alone or with a cardigan!
You can't go wrong with a denim jacket and black maxi dress! Perfect for every occasion!! Denim Jacket - BlancNYC and Maxi Dress from H&M
Love this tunic from Amazon - Such a great price! So cute & comfy, and it is a great transition piece into spring, too!
Love over the knee boots! They are so fun and can change the look of your outfit! And you know that unfortunately, it is pretty common to still be wearing boots in the Midwest in March! - Hard to believe that spring break is just a couple days away for us!
Love this tweed moto jacket! I love how it is classic and won’t go out of style. I always feel a little more professional when I wear it. ;) And love this long, statement necklace, too!
You just can’t go wrong with camo! Love these Hudson jeans that I got for a steal. Fun pairing it with this necklace set!
Anyone else really love plaid?! I just love this plaid cardigan that I got on sale (BB Dakota). Grey is one of my favorite colors, too! ;) Love that this cardigan is not too light or heavy, and it looks great with this necklace!
Love me a duster cardigan! Instantly makes you look more polished and ready to take on the day! T-Shirt is from Nordstroms! Got it for a steal during the Nordstrom anniversary sale!
This was a purchase from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. I just fell in love with this draped jacket! I love the color (If you haven’t noticed, I really love neutrals ;)), and it is perfect with boots or booties!
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Love this green boucle sweater! It’s so comfy and warm. I paired it with this striped tee that I got from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale - A striped tee is such a great staple to have in your wardrobe!
You can't go wrong with camo! The fun cut-outs on the elbow make the outfit even more fun! And love, love my Hunter boots! They can make any outfit pop!
Another find from Jane.com! Love, love this olive green utility vest! I had been looking for one and almost got one from a department store. I found this one and liked it so much better!!
You guys this style of shirt – I see it everywhere! It’s a thermal button up that ties in front. I just love it! I will provide the link below. It came in lots of cute colors, and it is perfect for fall!