Category Archives: Covid Talk

Lowback Black Bodysuit + High Waisted Culottes + Clogs

Pictures originally taken 7/25/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
A few random things…
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I always like to dress up a little bit on Friday nights. Makes me feel a little more β€œnormal”…whatever THAT is!
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I wore a very similar outfit last Friday. Sadly, I got my other bodysuit stuck in my zipper. None of us could get it out, so I ended up ripping my bodysuit and pulling the zipper pull completely OFF!
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I then spent about 4-5 hours this week watching you tube videos and trying to figure out how to reattach the zipper. H kept walking by and saying β€œYou know…we could take that to a tailor…”
Am I the only one that spends a stupid amount of time trying to figure something out because you get CONSUMED?? I almost threw in the towel about 5 times, BUT…
TA-DAH!!
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And…I have a complete obsession with what I call mullet tops. Business in the front, party in the back! Swipe to see.
AAAAAAND, the seller listed these clogs as the brand β€œToffel” 😱
So I scored them for $17.99 with free shipping!
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Hope everyone is having a good weeekend so far!
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I’m a sucker for a low back!

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And….HER!!!

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Soooo not ready for her looking like a teenager!!! But, it’s happening.

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LOVE!

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And this is one of my new favorite images of her!!!

On me…

Bodysuit- Rachel PallyΒ  (ebay)
Jeans- Sea NY (ebay)
Clogs- Swedish Hasbeen (ebay)
On Maya…
Shirt- Crewcuts (thrifted)
Dress- Ella Moss (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
This was another shoot that I could have posted twice as many outtakes as actual shots I loved.Β  BUT….I can laugh about them, and I do love them!!
See our outtakes from the Instagram post.
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I swear I wasn’t choking her!!

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When 7:30 strikes…it’s DESSERT TIME! I can’t dissuade her from that time, but…I’ll tell her she can come back out with the popsicle!

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And…that joy?Β  I will do anything to see that.
SO glad it only takes a popsicle and a hug!
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Jumpsuit + Swap the Belt for a Headband!

Pictures originally taken 7/20/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
That moment when you realize that the Huz and Maya are about to photobomb a shoot that you thought you were going to do quickly solo…
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It was my birthday weekend, so…it only happens once a year!
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I’ll TAKE IT!! Anyone else get SO excited when their spouses actually want to get in the frame?!!?
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At some point I will blog again…
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It’s not now though, sadly…
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Still taking pictures when I’m moved to do so…
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Is anyone else just NOT IN THE MOOD???!
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I’m so drained by the daily LIFE these days.
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I miss camps. I miss playdates. I miss GETTING SHIT DONE!
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BUT…UGH. We gotta stay safe.
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Me seeing them coming upside…

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Ok…the shutter is still clicking!

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AND…had to capture the belt as a headband again!!

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LOVE THESE THREE!!

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Maya…kind of over the PDA. But she has her popsicle, so it’s all good. haha.

On me…

Jumpsuit- Drew  (ebay)
Belt- Vintage (thrifted)
Shoes- Birkenstock (thrifted)
On Maya…
Nightgown- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
SO…the waistband of this is not conducive to the tiny belt that comes with it!  So…I knew I wouldn’t use it with the jumpsuit.  I tied it in my hair again, but tried the jumpsuit on it’s own at first…
It’s NOT flattering!!
It’s so odd to see the difference so blattenly here.
And, me taking off my glasses after I got all the focusing locked in.  At some point, I’ll wear my glasses all the time on here.  BUT…spoiler alert…not for a few years HAHA!
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Boho Top + Crop Flared Denim + Clogs

Originally taken 7/15/2020 (playing catch up!Β  Ok, I feel like I’m not going completely in chronological order, but…whatever.)

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

The thing that I miss aboutΒ #thriftingΒ is the THRILL OF THE HUNT!!
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If you aren’t aΒ #thrifter, you do not get that.
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SO many of my friends are like
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β€œNoooo…I get so overwhelmed!”
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β€œI CANNOT dig through that entire store!!”
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β€œWhere do I even start?!!”
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Well…MAYBE I’ll do a post at some point about my love of thrifting, but…sadly, that’s not going to happen soon because, as some of my beloved stores are β€œopen”, we are being more cautious than others…
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This TOP tho?!
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I saw the details on the rack and immediately pulled it. I’d love to tell you that I scored some high end top on the cheap, but…nope.
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I’d never even heard of the brand, but it’s a major chain brand top!
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AND I LOVE IT!!
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Would I have gone shopping in this major brand store for clothing? NO.
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But I’m obsessed with this top that I got for $2!
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Paired with some jeans that were full length flares that I FINALLY bit the bullet and chopped-LOVE THEM NOW!! Will I EVER wear heels again???
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And, of course…my favorite clogs.
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Me- “You cannot do this in a dress!!”

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My hair is hiding it, but the look on my face is like “UM….NOT APPROPRIATE!!” haha

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And that FACE!!!

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On me…

Top-Β  Β (thrifted)
Jeans- Alexander Wang (eBay)
Clogs- Sven (gifted)
On Maya…
Dress- GapKids (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
All those in between moments haha.
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Maya loves to be in control of our “behind the scene videos”. I can’t be bothered to post them here as I’m playing catch up and honestly don’t know about my storage space on this blog, but….I post them on Instagram with each post!
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Boho Crop Top + High Rise Crop Flares + Birkenstocks

Pictures originally taken 6/14/2020 (playing catch up!)
And sadly…no more vacation pics to post…
Words written on Instagram on that day
I just realized that I never posted any of these images that we took over a month ago….
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It was a time that I didn’t feel like posting was appropriate, BUT…for us…taking pics is how we (ok, I!!) capture US.
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What is going on in our life, state, country, WORLD…is…honestly too much at times.
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Getting dressed PERIOD in this day and age if you have children or if you don’t(!!)…it’s HUGE!
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We don’t go anywhere, but…I feel better when I get dressed!
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And then…swipe for the outtakes… because… #ditellebehindthescenesvideo
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On me…

Top- Warm (ebay)
Denim- Current Elliott (DIY cut) (thrifted)
Shoes- Birkenstock “Gizeh” (thrifted)
On Maya…
Top- Boden (thrifted)
Jeans- Hudson Kids (thrifted)
Shoes- Birkenstock (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Honestly, there were probably more outtakes than keepers in this shoot, but I can laugh about it now πŸ™‚
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Strapless Silk Dress…Happy 46th Bday to me! (almost 2 years late! haha)

Pictures originally taken 7/18/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
Honestly, I’ve never been a huge fan of my birthday…not the getting older. It’s NOT the number!Β  Although the aches and pains can suck it.
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But, it was such an amazing day! I had some dear friends drop stuff off, had so many amazing texts, and social media messages.
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Then, my parents came over and we had a socially distanced dinner that was just what I wanted! (Seen in stories)
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Most importantly…I didn’t COOK or CLEAN!!
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If you watched our stories, youl’l know that the original pics I took last night were slightly out of focus (problems of using a tripod) Truth be told, nobody but me would have noticed (swipe to see the pic of me and the Huz) if you’re zoom in, the leaves are crisp, we are not. Honestly, I was ok with it and was just happy to have captured some moments last night-ESPECIALLY with the Huz who hates pics!! But…
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I decided to go back out this morning and take more, and I’m so glad I did! I got Maya out of her jammies!! We got some magicalΒ #SunFlareΒ #rainbowflareΒ thank youΒ #goldenhourΒ in the morning!!
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A belated birthday present…
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And then….a few days later, I posted a close up…
My newest style revelation-why did it take me so long?
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Taking the attached belt off of your….dress, jumpsuit, romper…
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And making it a headband!
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I’m not a matchy matchy person, yet I SO appreciate the option!
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BUT…if I can add my own belt, or just take it away…and then add the attached belt to my hair? WIN!
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Have you tried it? You SHOULD!

Swipe to see another option I wore yesterday but haven’t posted.
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Do you have a dress/jumpsuit/romper that you can now TOTALLY see doing this too?!
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Tag me! I’m new to the whole community trying thing, so….here we go!
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But seriously, I want to know!!

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This amazing sun flare was a great bday present!!

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This headband is the attached belt that came with the dress. I love the wide belt SO much more!

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LOVE!!!

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This was taken on my actual birthday. I messed up the focus and most of the pics were just tossable. BUT, I sharpened it up A LOT and I love that I got it. Even if it’s not perfectly crisp.

On me…

Dress-Β  Amanda Uprichard (ebay)
Belt- Reiss (thrifted)
Shoes- Ugg “Hanneli” (thrifted)
On Maya…
Dress- It’s MINE!!Β  It’s soooo short on me, so it’s perfect on her! (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Ummmm…why is she pulling my hair?Β  ON MY BIRTHDAY?!!
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Hair shots don’t always go well….hahaha.
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Rompers + Birkenstocks…twinning!

Pictures originally taken 7/5/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
What’s one thing you’ve LOVED about quarantine and this crazy roller coaster?
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Me…it’s a double edged sword.
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It’s mostly just me and Maya for…most of the day.
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I could look at it as if…. I’m stuck with her, she’s stuck with me…
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OR….I get to have more quality time with her, and she’s FORCED TO ENJOY IT!!
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Ta-may-to… Ta-mah-toe
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Honestly, it’s a day by day, hour by hour game time decision, but the end result?
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SO THANKFUL to be quarantined with this nugget! She makes me laugh like nobody else. Challenges me like nobody else, and cuddles like NOBODY ELSE!
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#LetterToMiscMaya
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#StayingSafeAndSaneInCoronaVille πŸ₯³πŸ™ƒπŸ€ͺ
Clearly we both like rompers and jumpsuits haha.
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GAH!! LOVE THIS ONE!

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And this one…

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I’m SO making this into a black and white image. Look at those eye lashes!!

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On me…

Romper- Chaser (ebay)
Shoes- Birkenstock (thrifted)
On Maya…
Romper- So Nikki (thrifted)
Shoes- Birkenstock (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Striped Top + High Waisted Crop Flares + Pop Of Color Shoes! A classic outfit…

Pictures originally taken 7/1/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
Tomorrow marks our 4th month β€œanniversary” of being in quarantine…
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Neither of us has stepped inside a building that was not our house…
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We have not had contact within 6 feet of anyone not in our family…without a mask.
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We kind of broke that rule on Father’s Day when we had my parents and Charlie over for dinner. Masks were worn for most of the evening outside on our back patio except when we were eating… we had two tables set up for distancing and disposable plates and sanitizing stations. Honestly, it was heaven…
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I’m NOT stating any of this to prove a point or shame anyone who has chosen to do differently!!! I just want to document what WE have done. This account is MY documentation of us…
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It hasn’t been easy…there have been tears. πŸ˜₯
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BUT…there has also been laughter!!! LOTS of laughter. ❀️❀️❀️
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Maya is of an age where she was getting tired of hanging out with me and doing things with me, so I was the constant chauffeur or chaperone for ALL her various activities.
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I did it. Because…I wanted to see her have fun and be happy. I fail at a LOT of things as a mother, but making sure Maya had fun and was happy was always at the top of my list.
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I feel like I’ve failed SO MANY TIMES at this over this quarantine time….
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BUT…I’ve also DONE IT! ❀️
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it many more times. THIS is the reason I want to take pictures of us! I want her to remember that we had fun! That we have a special relationship. I am sure she will remember all the ways I was strict and controlling, and I’m not going to lie…
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I AM THOSE THINGS TOO! πŸ˜¬πŸ™ˆ
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But my favorite parts of the day are when we cuddle in the morning, play in the day, laugh during ALL OF IT, and then cuddle at night. Those are our days. ON REPEAT. No matter what is mixed in between. ❀️❀️❀️❀️
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#LettersToMiscMaya

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Attempting to show what’s really going onβ€¦πŸ˜‚Β #DitElleBehindTheScenesVideoΒ and of course the outtakes at the end because… #LKKeepingitReal
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On me…

Top- Theory (thrifted)
Jeans- MIH (ebay)
Shoes- Superga (thrifted)
On Maya…
Sweatchirt-Β  Chaser (ebay)
Jeans-DL1961Β  (ebay)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
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There’s always shots of me trying to get my hair out of my face!

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And…her grabbing onto me!

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and…

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Just…outtakes

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I mean…NAILED IT!

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Or not…

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

dit-elle-Lauren

OFS Top + Distressed Denim + Clogs

Pictures originally taken 6/23/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
The off the shoulder love runs strong in both of us…
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I’m still on the fence if I think it’s ok for Maya to wear it, but when in quarantine…
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Honestly, letting her pick out her own clothes and not caring has been a perk to quarantine.
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She’s also now making her own lunch-YAY ME!
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I’m admittedly a bit of a control freak, so….these baby steps have been good for both of us!
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Does she come out wearing things that I say β€œUmmmm….”
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YES!
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Does she lick the almond butter off the knife and then stick it back in?
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YES!
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And…I’m LETTING IT GO!
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Ok, not always, but again…baby steps.
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I’ve always loved the juxtaposition of a nicer top and shoes with distressed denim!

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But once again…NOT ready for the off the shoulder trend on Maya!!

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But…she’s the cutest, and we are in our backyard!

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On me…

Top-Β  Michael Strars (ebay)
Jeans- Rag and Bone (thrifted)
Clogs- Opening Ceremony (ebay)
On Maya…
Dress- Β (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
But….um??
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OMG, dying over our identical expressions!! I don’t remember why, but I’m dying!

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Little White Dress + Clogs + BUBBLES!

Pictures originally taken 6/19/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
LAST DAY OF 2nd grade!!! We took these to capture the last day of β€œschool”! Which was over a week ago… But…I couldn’t get my act together to think of words I wanted to say…so, I’m delayed in posting.
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The last few months have been…
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Joy. Laughter. TEARS (me). Learning. Growth. TEARS (me) Laughter.

SURVIVING!!! (BOTH OF US!) Maya has been a complete ROCK STAR! I’m SO proud of how she’s handled this time. She is 100% on board with WHY we need to be more protective, and if I’m honest…she’ s more vigilant that I am! Yet… Seeing so many friends on play dates every time we go out for walks…
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Me telling her she still needs to do learning when we get home. (Ok, not now that it’s summer, but I’m playing catch up!) I miiiiiiight still be the mom that says she still needs to read and play learning apps while I get shit done… SUMMER!
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It has been hard. I hate being the bad guy.
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I’ve always been a bit of a mix. I’m strict with certain things, but FUN…I’m ALL IN-to my detriment at times!! Our lives were all about racing from thing to thing!! Honestly, it was a bit much…. Yet, now…all that has been taken off the table.
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I don’t know what the summer will hold.
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BUT…I hope it includes some fun, laughter, and…maybe not bubbles!

They are kinda annoying!! 🀣🀣#LKKeepingitReal
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The next shot is one of my new fav pics of us!!!!

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Love, love, LOVE her.

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Again…she looks like a teenager here!Β  SO not ready…

On me…

Dress- Nation LTD “Gianna”Β  (ebay)
Clogs- Sven (thrifted)
On Maya…
Dress- Β (thrifted)
Clogs- Sven (gifted)
Keeping it Real…
Ok, the bubbles SOUNDEDΒ like a good idea… In reality, they just went everywhere and popped on us making us soaking in bubble soap after about 5 minutes!
They sure did LOOK pretty tho haha.
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(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Free People Mini Dresses | TWINNING!

Pictures originally taken 6/25/2020 (playing catch up!)
Words written on Instagram on that day…
Dancing barefoot into the weekend…who needs shoes??
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I’m not going to lie…this week was a shit storm. And I haven’t felt like posting lately… so much going on!! πŸ’”
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I had four shoots now that we are in phase 2, and I honestly lost sleep about how I was going to do them. Not only how I would do them safely, but what would I do with Maya!?
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My parents were and always have been a blessing! It’s more complicated now. They are high risk, so any interaction she has with them is somewhat remote… She walks over there (BY HERSELF-such a joy for her!) and hangs out outside while they watch her from afar on their balcony. I pack a lunch for her. It’s in no way perfect, but…it’s worked this week, and I’m so thankful!
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I’m even more thankful when she comes home! To see her so happy to have been with someone other than me for the day.
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I feel so bad for her right now. She’s been a total rockstar, but…
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I’m so scared that WE are suffering. Our relationship…
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I’m determined to capture us, even if we can’t go anywhere. AND, I’m determined to capture the β€œREAL US” in videos. β€’ #LKkeepingitreal
BOTH are real…
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Happy Weekend! #iHaveThisThingForMulletTops
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#DitElleBehindTheScenesVideo #LetterToMiscMaya
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#StayingSafeAndSaneInCoronaVille
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Maya is wearing….MY DRESS!!!

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And honestly, it looks better on her!

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I can’t even handle the light…

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Like she pushed out the light on the other end?!!

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SO her…love!!

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I LOVE catching reflections, and this was just SO GOOD!!

On me…

Dress- Free People  (thrifted)
On Maya…
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Keeping it Real…
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Maya talking to the camera as we take a video…Me wondering where the focus stand point was…

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Her face!

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

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