Monthly Archives: February 2022

Graphic Muscle Tank + Cream Joggers + Metallic Sneakers (twinning-ish?)

Originally taken 5/19/2020 (Playing catch up, but…classics win)

Words taken from Instagram on the day I posted some of these there…

If there is one style trend that is having it’s moment right now, it’s the jogger!

I love this pair (I have them in black too!) because they are made out of a dressier fabric. They can be easily dressed up for a night out (HA! What’s THAT?! 😂😩), or down for a night in…aka every night. 😏

Since they are kinda baggy, I like to wear them with a tighter top. This tee is a little boxy, so I tied it in the back. Normally, I tie tees in the front, but this one is a little shorter, and nobody needs to see THAT!
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Oh, and nice to know that Maya hasn’t grown out of the licking phase…geez. Thought that was behind us. Swipe for some #outtakes 🤣 #LKkeepingitReal
Happy almost Friday!!
I may be failing at homeschooling… 🙈

BUT, I will say that we are both good at having fun (in between the yelling about the homeschooling!) 😂🙈😬

It’s such a constant battle for me. Balancing fun and “work”! I myself need an equal balance, so it doesn’t shock me that Maya does too! Don’t get me wrong, schoolwork is being done!

But…

In the end…fun will always win out! And in my mind will always be the winner.❤️

Scroll to see me trying to emulate Maya’s amazing hair shots. I look like a troll pencil topper! 😂DYING. 🤣🤣 And…holy ROOTS! 😳🙈 and, behind the scenes videos of us taking these pics. It’s a MIRACLE we get any shots 🤣🤣

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On me…

Graphic Tee- Chaser  (ebay)
Joggers- Joie (eBay)
Shoes- Ash (ebay)
On Maya…
Shirt- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)
Joggers- Crewcuts (thrifted)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
This….is what is usually happening…but, she convinced me to join.  My hair doesn’t do what hers does…
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

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Graphic Tee + Mother Tomcat + Metallic Buckle Sandals

Originally taken 5/14/2020 (Playing catch up!)

Words taken from Instagram on the day I posted some of these there…

It’s gotten to the point where I don’t feel comfortable shooting on our sidewalk.
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TOO many people walking by!
🙈
The other night…FOUR families, and I’m like…don’t mind us?
🤷🏼‍♀️🙈🙈
Yeah, that’s not only weird…but disruptive (to the families out enjoying their walk I mean!!)
😕
SO…our backyard patio it might be for a while…
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And OMG…we had SO much fun!!
😂
We took some behind the scenes videos, because…nobody was there! Lots more in our stories! 🤣🤣🙈
YUP, this is what’s happening when we take pictures. It’s basically a MIRACLE we ever get any good ones, BUT…at least we have fun!
😜

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You KNOW I love an interesting back, and these tees are so fun!

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I can’t even with her…

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On me…

Top- Chaser  (ebay)
Jeans- Mother “Tomcat” (eBay)
Shoes- Rachel Zoe (ebay)
On Maya…
Top-  Thrifted
Jeans- Gap (thrifted)
Shoes- (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Not much to be said here….
We don’t always nail the great shots….let’s just say that now!
But…we have fun trying ………usually. 😉
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

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Boho Tank + High Waisted Wide Leg Denim + Birkenstocks = FUN with some fallen leaves (FAVORITE!)

Originally taken 5/9/2020

(Playing catch up!)

Words taken from Instagram on the day I posted some of these there…

When life gives you leaves!
🍂🍁(🍋)
Make the best of it!
Don’t make “leave-o-nade” 🤣
(Sorry, that was so bad!!) 😂🙈 I spent an hour yesterday sweeping these up, to then come out and see this today. 🤬
Soooo….
😏💃
I didn’t take any pics on Mother’s Day…
For the first time in 9 years.
😒
I’d love to say that I made the conscious decision to be “present” and “enjoy the moment”, but…
🙄
Truth be told…On Sunday I was not the best mom, Maya was not the best daughter, and it was just one of those days that you want to put behind you. Unfortunately, it was Mother’s Day.
😏
That’s one of the things I HATE about special holidays. It’s ALL this PRESSURE to be the best, pick out the best gift, do ALL THE THINGS. Be on your best behavior.
🤬🚫🙅🏼‍♀️
OH, and during a PANDEMIC??!! 😳
BUT… in reality…the week BEFORE, I came out of my shower to notes written in the steamed mirror from Maya. Endless giggles over silly filter games on IG stories. Amazing dinners made by the Huz EVERY weekend.
❤️❤️❤️
And magical nights playing in the leaves during the golden hour in our back patio.
THOSE are the days I want to remember. They were ordinary days that were amazing.
✨💫❤️
THOSE were my “Mother’s Day”, and I’m SO lucky that it’s not a singular day!
❤️ #lettertomiscmaya
I honestly meant to take this shot as a #TwoShoesTellaTale but…her sweet face could not be cropped out!
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Also adding some of her in the magical light! I try and not post images of just her, but these are too good, and I want to remember them!
#StayingSafeAndSaneInCoronaVille

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I LOOOOVE these next ones so much, BUT…be sure to keep scrolling. There were a LOT of outtakes!

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There is NOTHING better than that smile….
Ok, maybe there is, but goodness….I sure do love it and it make the world a brighter place.

On me…

Top-  Rory Becca (thrifted)
Jeans- DL1961 “Hepburn” (eBay)
Shoes- Birkenstock
On Maya…
Dress- Janie and Jack (thrifted)
Shoes- Birkenstock (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Is this thing on…. haha
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Clearly getting leaves falling in an image takes a LOT of takes haha.

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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Denim Jackety + Maxi Dress + Wide Woven Belt + Clogs

Originally taken 5/1/2020 (I’m playing catch up)

Words taken from Instagram on the day I posted some of these there…

I’m so torn with my caption for these images… My heart is heavy. A dear friend is experiencing one of the most heart wrenching heart aches a mama could endure… 💔❤️
Our state just issued another month of stay at home.
😷
We celebrated our two month “Quarantine-aversary”. TWO MONTHS?!
😳
SOOOO many emotions!! And I know it seems insensitive to post pictures of us having fun, but honestly…I need to do this for my sanity… even if it’s just us running I front of our house for 10 minutes. It gives me a bit of joy in this time of…well, not.
😥
BUT…the one constant joy is this sweet nugget’s (she’d kill me if she knew I used that nickname) attitude. She sees friend’s having playdates (which honestly kills both of us a little), yet keeps the most positive attitude. She understands why we are doing this, and I’m SO proud of her.
❤️
Also wondering…why don’t they do “mom dances” at weddings?? I’m SO pushing for it, because…I mean. 💃👯‍♀️
#StayingSafeAndSaneInCoronaVille
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I’ve always been a sucker for an amazing back!

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GAH! Love her….

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On me…

Jean Jacket- 3×1 (thrifted)
Dress- Free People  (ebay)
Belt- (thrifted)
Clogs- Sven (gifted)
On Maya…
Jacket- Hudson Kids (thrifted)
Dress-  (thrifted)
Clogs- Sven (gifted)
Keeping it Real…
Me waiting for Maya…
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Lace Top + High Waisted Straight Denim + Birkenstocks

Originally taken 4/17/2020

(Playing catch up…and clearly, not always in order….thanks COVID!!)

Words taken from Instagram on the day I posted some of these there…

Anyone else feel like they are riding the wave of emotions right now?
The last few days I’ve been an emotional basket case.
I’ve been cranky.
I’ve been overwhelmed.
It’s SPRING BREAK!
BTW, I was SO not going to tell Maya (judge me if you will) but we both do better with some structure and a schedule!
Then…We ran (literally she was on a run and we chased her down for a few blocks, I kid you not-I regret it now!) into M’s teacher. It was all sunshine and happiness, until her teacher said “I hope you enjoy the rest of SPRING BREAK!”

Me 🤐😑
Maya 😳🤔

And then-Maya “Oh, I am NOT doing any schoolwork this week!”
Me… The end.

BUT…it’s FRIDAY! We made it through! I cried all my tears! Literally.
BUT, I feel that we all need to do what brings us joy right now!
In the realms of being safe. ☺️. Maybe not healthwise…sorry,we can be healthy and detox later… 🍷 JOY!
For me…things that give me joy?

Style challenges! Sooooo, here’s @whowhatwear #WWWwardrobechallenge

“Wear that sheer item with ought having to worry about the right undergarments”

Honestly, I’ve always LOVED the wearing any color bra under a sheer top, but..I wouldn’t usually do it at my age (45).
BUT…whoo hoo! IT’S FRIDAY IN QUARANTINE! 💃
Even though two of my neighbors walked by as we were taking these…don’t mind us. #DitElleBehindTheScenesVideo

Good Lord…ramble much?
🍷😆 #StayingSafeAndSaneInCoronaVille 

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These are some of my FAVORITE images I’ve taken of her!!!

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I just want to EAT HER UP!!!

On me…

Top- Zara  (Old)
Jeans-  La Vie Rebecca Taylor (eBay)
Shoes- Birkenstock (hand me down from my mom)
On Maya…
Brooch-  (thrifted)
Dress-  (thrifted)
Shoes- Birkenstock (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
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My face..hahaha.
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Vintage Levi’s Jacket + White Denim Jumpsuit + Embellished Sneakers + Jumping for joy…??? ;)

Originally taken 4/13/2020

Words taken from Instagram on the day I posted some of these there…

Today’s @whowhatwear #WWWwardrobechallenge was…

“Find a piece you haven’t worn forever, and build an outfit around it.”

I bought this jumpsuit on @eBay, and I LOVE IT! But…it’s a bit of a statement, and I never felt comfortable wearing it to school pick up. It’s SUPER comfy though, so…this seemed like the perfect day to bring it out!

My neighbors were playing outside, so my no so picturesque backyard it was…

Sadly…no Maya for these.

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On me…

Jean Jacket- Vintage Levi’s (thrifted)
Jumpsuit-  DL1961 (ebay)
Shoes- Superga (ebay)
Keeping it Real…
It’s been a while, but I honestly do NOT know what happened here hahaha.  I’m assuming I was trying to show how comfy this jumpsuit is, but let’s just enjoy the ridiculousness…
I mean…what was I doing???  There was clearly a point to all this as there were a LOT more of these.
Alas…time has gone on, and I’m left to wonder haha.
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod)

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