Category Archives: Day Casual

My favorite leather jacket… in GREEN!

 I have this exact jacket it a bright orange (worn last here), and I love it!  I get compliments every time I wear it, and even let a senior wear it for her senior portraits.  When I saw it on eBay a while back in green (my favorite color), I sooooo wanted it!!  I let it go (did I really need another leather jacket???!)  Then, I saw it again a few weeks ago at a screaming deal (aka FATE haha), so I snatched it up!  I have a few Doma Leather jackets.  Obviously, the quality is amazing, but they also all have such unique details to them.  I love that!!Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-1 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-2Scored these suede booties at a thrift store last week for $7!!  They are super comfy too! Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-3 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-4 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-5 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-6 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-7 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-8 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-9 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-10 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-11On me…

Jacket- Doma (old, but similar here and super cool bright blue here)
Top- Joie
Jeans- Blank NYC
Boots- Ann Taylor (thrifted, but similar on sale here)
On Maya…
Overalls- Old Navy overalls.  Thrifted, but similar here.
Scarf- Mine 🙂  thrifted

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Faux leather leggings? I’m not sure I’m sold…

Do you ever have a trend/article of clothing that you really want to work, but for some reason you can’t make it?  Well, that’s how I feel about my faux leather leggings.  I feel weird even typing that out.  Am I too old for faux leather leggings?  Say no!!! 😦  Alas…I might be.

I didn’t even blog the first attempt, it was so bad, albeit COMFORTABLE.  At first I blamed it on the sweater.  I keep trying THAT too, and don’t like the deep V!  Grrr, two wrongs obviously don’t make a right!  Anywho, I realized I shouldn’t hide my “misses”.  So, here it is-first attempt. BlogFauxLeatherLeggingsSweater-5Did I mention how comfortable they are?  So…I tried them again.  This time I chose a different sweater…. Not 100% sold on this outfit either, but I do like it better than the first try.Blog Black HM Sweater Faux Leather Leggings-1Seriously, it’s comedic how much Maya loves the self timer sometimes. Blog Black HM Sweater Faux Leather Leggings-2 Blog Black HM Sweater Faux Leather Leggings-3 Blog Black HM Sweater Faux Leather Leggings-4Love this tunic from the Gap (old :() Blog Black HM Sweater Faux Leather Leggings-5 Blog Black HM Sweater Faux Leather Leggings-6 Blog Black HM Sweater Faux Leather Leggings-7So, what are your thoughts on faux leather leggings?  Should I try them again??

On me-Strike one…

Sweater- Joie (sold out, but similar here)
Leggings- Forever 21 (similar here)

Shoes- Converse (similar)

On Maya…

Jeans- Levi’s Skinny Cords (thrifted, but similar here)
Tank- Gap
Chambray Shirt- Thrifted, but similar here and here.

Shoes- Pink Glitter Converse (sold out :( ) plain ones here.

On me-Strike two…
Sweater- H&M

Leggings- Forever 21 (similar here)
Shoes- Sam Edelman (thrifted, but similar here)
On Maya…
Jeggings- 77 kids (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Gap (ThredUp but love this!)
Boots- SmartFit (old, but similar here and love these here)
Super Mom Tip-
Don’t be afraid to try new trends or step out of your comfort zone, but don’t spend a lot of $$ unless you try the less expensive version out.  I buy a majority of my “tries” on eBay, but I also love H&M if you like to try things on.  I actually found these Forever 21 leggings at Value Village (new with the tag!) for $2.50.  Can’t beat that for a test drive.  Even if I did crash and burn…twice.
If you find that you love it, then go for a more quality piece that will last/fit better.
dit-elle-Lauren

Casual everyday wear + lots of snuggles=good to be home :)

It was so nice to get away, but I could not wait to get home and see the Peanut!  Since I was gone all weekend, I hadn’t done any shoots, which meant I didn’t have to work as much this week and had more time to snuggle Maya-double win!!!

For these first two, she’s of course finishing off her lunch in her wagon 🙂Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-1 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-2I think she may have forgotten how fun the self timer was… Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-3So, of course I had to remind her 🙂 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-4 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-5 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-6 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-7 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-8On me…

Sweater- Sweet Romeo (Nordstrom Rack) Similar here.
Jeans- Hudson
Boots- Cafe Noir (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive version here.)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (thrifted) these are so cute here.
Top- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.
Boots- Zulily

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Weekend Getaway…

The Huz and I were SO lucky to get away for a few days this past weekend.  My parents watched Maya, and we flew down to Southern California for some sun (what is that?!) and relaxation (again…what is that??!)

It was SO nice to feel the sun on our faces and walk barefoot in the sand…

Blog StyleMint Current Elliott-1 Blog StyleMint Current Elliott-2 Blog StyleMint Current Elliott-3 Blog StyleMint Current Elliott-4I was kind of obsessed with these funny little birds… Blog StyleMint Current Elliott-5Until….DOLPHINS!!!  They were SO close!! Blog StyleMint Current Elliott-6Then, not to leave her out!  I took these of Maya the morning we left for an Instagram daily challenge that was “Scarves and Boots”.  I mean, I couldn’t NOT do that one!!Blog Maya 109 weeks scarf boots-1sm Blog Maya 109 weeks scarf boots-2sm Blog Maya 109 Weeks Scarf Boots-3 Blog Maya 109 Weeks Scarf Boots-4 On me…

Shirt- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here)
Tee- Current Affair (Similar here)
Jeans- Current Elliott (sold out, but similar here)
Flip Flops- Havaianas
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap
Top- Vintage Dress (thrifted)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.
Scarf- Mine 🙂  (thrifted)
Shoes- Faded Glory (Thrifted, but similar here.  Dying over these!

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My favorite leather jacket + Vans…sure they go together :)

 I’m a big believer in putting things together that you like, and that look good on you.  Rules schmules (to some extent!).  Then…fingers crossed they work.  And if they don’t, oh well.  At least you like what you’re wearing If you feel good, chances are you look good too 🙂  I can’t tell you how many times I tried to make something work that I liked on someone else, but felt so uncomfortable all day that I hated it/couldn’t wait to fling it off when I got home.

Now, there’s really nothing odd about this outfit.  At least I don’t think there is?  haha.  The Pink Polka Dot Vans are a little playful (totally remind me of my childhood), and the jacket is a little edgy.  Not exactly the “perfect fit”, but I was comfortable, so it was a win 🙂Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-1 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-2 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-3 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-4LOVE the details in this Doma jacket.  I bought it when I worked at Sway and Cake for a year on the weekends (9 years ago??).  Yeah, THAT was dangerous… Anyway, it still totally current and still looks great! Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-5 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-6 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-7Baby Bear is back again… He makes her so happy, that if he’s in every shot from here on out, I don’t care!Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-8 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-9 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-10 On me…

Jacket- Doma (old, but similar here less expensive here.)
Top- Zara (old, but similar here)
Jeans- Twenty8Twelve by Sienna Miller “KES” (sold out :( , but similar here)
Shoes- Vans (thrifted, but LOVE these original ones and these are fun too.)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (thrifted)
Top- Carter’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse

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It was a comfy cozy cape kind of day…

 I had to take Maya back to Children’s Hospital on Tuesday for a test that took up two parts of the day.  What sounded perfect, was to be wrapped up in a cozy blanket.  Truth be told, what sounded perfect was not having to do it at all!  Well, this cape/wrap did the trick…for making me feel cozy, that is.

My mom got these next few of Maya and me…

Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-1After every visit, they give her a stuffed animal.  She is now OBSESSED with “baby bear”.  You will be seeing a lot of him, I’m predicting… 😉 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-2 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-3Jumping for joy, because the test is over haha 🙂 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-4 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-5I completely forgot to get pics of just me until it was almost dark.  I grabbed the tripod, ran outside, and did not care AT ALL that all my neighbors driving home from work were wondering what I was doing 🙂 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-6 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-7 Great news- The scan showed no kidney damage-WOO HOO.

On me…

Cape/Wrap- Thrifted, but similar here and less expensive option here.
Top- Nordstrom Rack.  Similar here.
Jeans- DL 1961 (these are the Emma Leggings)
Boots- Frye old, similar here.
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Vest- Janie and Jack (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Cherokee (similar here)

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Good Denim Shirt + Cowboy Boots, and you’re always good…

 I may have just snagged this Gap shirt at a thrift store for $6, but I’ve had a version of this outfit for the last…um 20+ years? :}  There are certain things you should just never get rid of.  Cowboy boots=1.  Good fitting denim shirt=2.Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-1 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-2Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-3Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-4Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-5Has she perfected the blogger look over the shoulder pose?  I think so 🙂Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-6On me…

Shirt- Gap (similar)
T Shirt- Addison (sold out, but love this long sleep peplum top here)
Jeans- Blank NYC (old, but love this newer version!)
Boots- Nocona
On Maya…
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar)
Top- Genuine Kids Osh Kosh (from this summer)
Sweater- H&M (last year, but cute elbow patch sweater here)
Shoes- Converse

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A little Boho influence…

I was born in the mid(ish :)) 70’s so I think there’s always a part of me that’s drawn to the bohemian look.  Let’s face it…flowy usually equals comfort, so that’s a win 🙂blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-1 blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-2 blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-3 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-1 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-2 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-3

On me…

Sweater- Karoo by Mark Eisen (old, but similar here)
Top- Ella Moss (sold out, but similar idea here)
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar here, and less expensive here)
Shoes- Nine West (thrifted, but similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted, but this is adorable!)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.
Leggings- Gymboree (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Children’s Place (Thrifted, but similar here.)

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Layering with Sweaters…

 I got this sweater in the mail from StyleMint the other day, and I couldn’t wait to wear it!  I love that I can put a long sleeve t shirt under it and wear it now, but also can’t wait to wear it next spring/summer too!

As a side note.  If it’s overcast (diffuses the harsh midday sun), I try and do these shoots around lunch time so that I can stick Maya in her wagon with her lunch to keep her occupied.  Today she was watching me run back and forth with the self timer and she kept laughing and saying “Hi Mommy!  What are you doing?!”  Over and over… 🙂Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-1 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-2 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-3 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-4 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-5 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-6 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-7 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-8 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-9 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-10 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-11 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-12I tried to get her to throw the leaves up in the air, and this is what I got 🙂 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-13On me…

Sweater- StyleMint (sold out, but love this sheer look here)
Boots- Bought these 20 years ago!  Similar here and here.
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Top- Gap (similar here)
Sweater- Thrifted (similar here)
Shoes- Zulily

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Can we just pretend I took a shower?

Ok, good.  Now let’s carry on.  🙂

Ever since starting this blog, I’ve started dressing up a little more than I have since I started working from home (which was 6 years ago).  The Huz is really liking that part 🙂  I’ve always had the other clothes, but kind of fell into a rut.  When you work from home, are a stay at home mom, or in my case both, it can just be easier to stay in your sweats haha.  Most days, I don’t take my shower until later in the day, which means hair in a bun…  All that said, I feel SO much better about myself when I do get out of my sweats and actually put some thought into my clothes.  Even if I don’t make it into the shower haha 🙂

So, I may not have taken a shower, nor put a lot of thought into my outfit, but at least I’m not in my sweats 🙂blog H&M Army coat J Brand Jeans Black Frye Harness Boots-2 blog H&M Army coat J Brand Jeans Black Frye Harness Boots-3Oh, but wait…at least we don’t match!1Maya 103 weeks rain boots vest-1On me…

Jeans- J Brand  (I scored these for $6 at a thrift store, and they are one of my fav jeans!)
Top- Zara (old, but similar here)
Boots- Frye
Jacket- H & M (LOVE IT!! Runs a little small though)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap
Top- Gap (thrifted, but similar here.  Hers doesn’t have the bear.  Yes, it’s a boys shirt :))
Boots- Thrifted, but similar here.
Vest- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here.)dit-elle-Lauren