Category Archives: Fashion

Fringe details…

 Every once in a while I have a corporate shoot where I dress up a little bit more than normal, which is actually kind of fun.  I remember when I worked in a corporate environment, I couldn’t wait for the weekends and jeans.  Funny how things flip flop in life.

Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-1I love the fringe details on this sweater vest.  Makes it a little fun and boho, yet it still looks somewhat professional (I think ;)) Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-2 Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-3 Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-4 Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-5Truth be told, the shoot was supposed to be in the morning, and I wasn’t sure if I’d have time to take a shower.  So….I just did a twisted bun and called it good.  But then, it got pushed back a few hours and I got to take a shower.  I think we were all happy about that haha. Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-6 Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-7 Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-8 Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-9 Blog StyleMint Fringe Vest HM Boho Top J Brand Stockholm Noir El Naturalista Duna N528-10Blog Gap DIY Denim Vest Hanna Andersson Plaid Swing Dress Dr Martens Toddler Boots-1 Blog Gap DIY Denim Vest Hanna Andersson Plaid Swing Dress Dr Martens Toddler Boots-2 Blog Gap DIY Denim Vest Hanna Andersson Plaid Swing Dress Dr Martens Toddler Boots-3 Blog Gap DIY Denim Vest Hanna Andersson Plaid Swing Dress Dr Martens Toddler Boots-4

On me…

Sweater- StyleMint (old, similar here)
Top- H&M (Old, similar here)
Boots- El Naturalista Duna N528 (thrifted for $7!!)
On Maya…
Vest- GapKids (cut the sleeves of a regular jacket :)) (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)
Leggings- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)
Shoes-Dr. Martens (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Someone giving me art direction 🙂Blog Outtake 2And…her face in about 80% of these shots, because she HAD to have a piece of gum before going outside… 🙂 Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Layering for fall, and…Remlinger Farm take 2!

 Ever wonder how to incorporate your favorite 3/4 length sweaters into fall/winter?  Throw a fun long sleeve tee under it, and call it good! 🙂Blog Tahari Oversized Sweater DL1961 Emma Born Booties- 2 Blog Tahari Oversized Sweater DL1961 Emma Born Booties-1 On Maya, I usually do 2-3 different layers.  She goes from being cold to hot from running around all day!Blog Weatherproof Faux Leather Jacket DL1961 Chloe MacPherson Old West Cowboy Boots-1 Blog Weatherproof Faux Leather Jacket DL1961 Chloe MacPherson Old West Cowboy Boots-2A few weeks ago, Maya sweet talked us into going back to Remlinger Farms.  My shoot wasn’t scheduled til later in the afternoon, so it actually worked out perfectly!  We had been there for her birthday, and it was hard to say no to giving her that much joy again!

Here 1st stop-pony ride!

Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-1 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-2 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-3 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-4 I mean…are you kidding me with that smile??Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-5Last time we went, she only wanted to go on rides with the Huz.  I managed to convince her to let me go on a few with her this time 🙂 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-6 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-7 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-8Although, these are my favorites!!!  Maya’s too.  She asks to go on the “Chocolate Roller Coaster” haha.  I tried to be creative in my crop to not include other ride goers…  Seriously, dying.  LOVE! Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-9 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-10This picture just makes me itch 😉 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-11Her first car drive!! 😉 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-12 Blog Remlinger Farm Take 2-13On me…

Jacket- StyleMint (old, DYING over this one here)
Sweater- Tahari (similar here and here)
Boots- Born (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Weatherproof (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- H&M (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Cowboy Boots- Old West “Roper Boots”  (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
She was done with pictures at this point 😉Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of us at the farm (taken by the Huz☺️) and of Maya taken by me ☺️)

dit-elle-Lauren

Oversized Chunky Hand Knits + Vintage Boots

 Is there anything more cozy in the fall than a oversized chunky knit cardigan??  Oh, and one that your dad made for himself but then gave to you?  I think not…THANK YOU, Dad!  Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-1And…these Vintage Frye boots that I thrifted for $2.80!!??  Say, WHAT?!!!  Honestly, I was being good and getting them for a friend of mine who is a 7 1/2.  I was so excited to tell her!  Then I realized that someone had put them in the women’s section by mistake, and in reality, they were a men’s 7 1/2… YAY ME!!!!  Sad day for my friend though 🙂 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-2 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-3Might be one of my new favorite pictures of us 🙂 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-4 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-5Every once in a while, I time one of these just right with the self timer.  Scroll down to see just one of the out takes 😉 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-6 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-7 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-8 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-9 Blog Handknit Chunky Knit Cardigan J Brand Skinny jeans Vintage Frye Booties-10 Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -1How gorgeous is this little park?  And…I kid you not.  I just yesterday had a client email me and ask if I wanted to do their family shoot here-YES!!!! Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -2 Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -3A family coming down.  Maya is the welcome wagon. 🙂 Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -4 Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -5 Sometimes I worry about how friendly she is to strangers… But, I think she knows.  Who is good and who is not.  At least, I hope so.Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -6 Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -7 Because…she loves putting on a show for them 🙂Blog Hanna Andersson Striped Dress and leggings -8A few landscape shots.  Not my usual thing, but are you kidding me with these clouds and light??! Blog West Seattle View-1 Blog West Seattle View-2 Blog West Seattle View-3

On me…

Sweater- Hand Knit by my dad 🙂 (similar here and less expensive here)
Jeans- J Brand (thrifted, similar here)
Boots- Vintage Frye (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)
Leggings-Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Kids Feet (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
So…when shooting with Maya, I have to bring snacks for when I want to get pics of just me, and let’s be honest…to sometimes get her out of the car!  I kid you not, she was just shoving popcorn in her face like a fiend.  See all the popcorn on the ground!  The seagulls were in heaven!
Blog Outtake-1A jump shot that wasn’t timed so well 😉 Blog Outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Ditching the skinny jeans…

 Ok, not permanently!!  But, lately I’m drawn towards straight leg and flares.

Truth be told…we took these pictures last MAY!! haha.  I keep forgetting about them, and then I went to wear this shirt the other day, and I thought…”Hmmmm, did I ever post those pics?”

Nope.  So, yes, there are flowers blooming behind us vs fall leaves.  Whatever.  Maya was so freaking funny this day, so I have to post!  And…I love this top!Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-1 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-2 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-3 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-4 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-6She literally tried to climb up me!! Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-7 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-8 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-9 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-1 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-2 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-3 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-4 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-5 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-6 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-7DYING!!!! Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-8 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-9 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-10 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-11On me…

Top- Free People (thrifted, similar here)
Jeans- True Religion “Bobby” (thrifted)
Shoes- be & D gold studded boat shoe  eBay for $13  sold out but less expensive here
On Maya…
Vest- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Tea Collection (thrifted)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted and DIY distressed, but similar here)
Clogs- Sven Clogs (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
hahaha 😉Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Stripes + Overalls + Clogs

 I have to be honest.  I wondered if I was dressing below my age group.  When you are over 40, you have to think of these things (GRRRR).  I looooove overalls, on any age, so in reality, I don’t really care haha.  Honestly, when an outfit is this ridiculously comfortable, you wear it.

All that said, I got a lot of thumbs up from the other moms at preschool drop off, so….I decided to take pics after school 🙂  Blog StyleMint Striped Tee Paige Sierra Overalls Sven Lacy Red Clogs-1 Blog StyleMint Striped Tee Paige Sierra Overalls Sven Lacy Red Clogs-2 Blog StyleMint Striped Tee Paige Sierra Overalls Sven Lacy Red Clogs-3So…every once in a while, Maya is not in the mood to play and take pics.  On this day…she was NOT in the mood.  OBVIOUSLY!  I can’t help it. This still make me laugh.  Sorry, I’m that mom. 😉  So, we left and went home.Blog StyleMint Striped Tee Paige Sierra Overalls Sven Lacy Red Clogs-4Oh, but wait.  Right in front of our house, she’s happy as a clam?   Ok…Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket GapKids Black Toddler Dr Martens-1I think I’ve talked about this before, but Maya has absolutely graduated from the time when I can pick out her outfits (insert sobs from me!!)

Our morning usually consists of me showing her what I want her to wear.

Her saying “Nah…” To just about everything I suggest.

Me trying 3-87 (ok slightly kiddding) other options until she finally likes something (it is often something she’s said “NO!” to 5 other times before this!),and then me getting to pick the shoes and jacket (sometimes)

I’ve suggested this dress about a dozen times, and always got a “Naaaah.”  Then she randomly picked it out this day.Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket GapKids Black Toddler Dr Martens-2Seriously?  I want to eat her up!Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket GapKids Black Toddler Dr Martens-3  On me…

Overalls- Paige “Sierra” Overalls (eBay, similar here)
Jacket-H&M (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- GapKids (thrifted)
Shoes- Dr. Martens (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
When your kid doesn’t want their picture take, it’s really hard to set up the focus too 😉
Blog Outtake-1Oh, but wait!  The “NO PICTURE TAKING!!”did make it home!  Thankfully, she got over it… Blog Outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Oversized Knits + White after Labor Day + Matching Shoes!

 I was recently contacted about Nene shoes.  They asked if we would be interested in trying out their matching mommy and me flats.  Um…super cute, well made, comfy flats?  Count us in!!  Plus, the owners are super nice!!

One of the rules I’ve never believed in was “No white after Labor Day.”  I say white all year round!!Blog Zara Tie Back Oversized Sweater DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-1 Blog Zara Tie Back Oversized Sweater DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-2 Blog Zara Tie Back Oversized Sweater DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-3 Blog Zara Tie Back Oversized Sweater DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-4 Blog Zara Tie Back Oversized Sweater DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-5I wanted to make sure I took some pictures that showed the shoes.  Oddly, these shots are always some of my favorites!  Maya miiiiiight have needed a bag of popcorn to stand still for these haha.Blog DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-6Blog DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-7Blog DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-8Blog DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jean Mania Nene Emma Shoes-9Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-1I swear I didn’t ask her to stand like this haha.Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-2 It was actually pretty cold in the shade, so we walked back to the car.  Maya was like “Aaaaaah, thank you sun.  You feel sooo good!” 😉Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-3 Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-4 Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-5 “Mommy, look!  My shadow is dancing!!”Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-6 Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-7 Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-8 Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-9 Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-10Seriously.  How cute are these shoes??!  So well made too!!  I love that they easily went with skinny jeans, but will be perfect for the upcoming holidays! Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Petit Bateau Striped Shirt DL1961 Harper Nene Emma Gunmetal-11On me…

Sweater- Zara (last year)
Jeans- DL1961 “Amanda” in Mania (similar undistressed here)
On Maya…
Vest- Janie and Jack (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Petit Bateau (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- DL1961 “Harper” (C/O)
Keeping it Real…
The true keeping it real?  This was a last minute outing in the morning before preschool.  I hadn’t taken a shower, but it’s been the first nice day we’ve had in a while, so I just wet my hair down little and we ran out the door.  Don’t look too close at my puffy eyes!  Conveniently, my hair covered my face in most of these ha! 🙂
I swear, it’s Murphy’s Law.  If I want to try and get a few shots of just me, Maya is all over me “PICK ME UP!!”
Yet…when I really want to get pictures with her, she takes off running 😉
 I’ll take pics of the two of us any day though 🙂Blog Outtake-1 Sooooo, she found a Mango/Kale pouch in my purse.  Of course I had to let her have it, or it would have been O.V.E.R.  And…of course she spilled it down the front of her shirt AND jeans.Blog Outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Parkas + Stripes + Coated Denim + Chucks

 Just  few of my favorite things 🙂Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-1 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-2She wanted the lone yellow leaf 🙂 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-3 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-4 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-5 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-6It doesn’t get much sweeter than this… Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-7 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-8 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-9 Blog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-10 Her face!!!! hahahaBlog StyleMint Anorak Striped Tee Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans Black Converse-11Blog GapKids Dark Denim Jacket Picaflor Julia Peasant Dress Purple Floral Converse-1Blog GapKids Dark Denim Jacket Picaflor Julia Peasant Dress Purple Floral Converse-2Blog GapKids Dark Denim Jacket Picaflor Julia Peasant Dress Purple Floral Converse-3Blog GapKids Dark Denim Jacket Picaflor Julia Peasant Dress Purple Floral Converse-4Blog GapKids Dark Denim Jacket Picaflor Julia Peasant Dress Purple Floral Converse-5Blog GapKids Dark Denim Jacket Picaflor Julia Peasant Dress Purple Floral Converse-6Blog GapKids Dark Denim Jacket Picaflor Julia Peasant Dress Purple Floral Converse-7On me…

Jacket- StyleMint (old, DYING over this one here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
On Maya…
Jacket- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater Dress- Picaflor “Julia Peasant” (thrifted, but similar here)
Leggings- Gapkids (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Her sweet worried face kills me here…Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Gray + Green as nuetrals…

 And for the record… Gray?  Grey?  I can’t seem to figure it out.  I could Google it (ok, I have many times, and I still forget :)).  In any case…we all know what I mean 🙂

If I could say what my favorite color (or non color) is, it would be a 4 way tie between gray, sage green, black, and white!  Ok…and ivory too, because I can’t play favorites very well.  All in all.  My favorite color is…neutral.  Not sure what that says about me?

Anywho…I have been wanting to check out the East Portal Viewpoint for the longest time, and finally just went there!  At first…it won’t seem like much, but just wait…just wait 🙂Blog Design History Cardigan Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Tracy Reese Gina Booties-1And here we go again with Seattle’s kooky weather.  I kid you not, it was overcast and COLD when we left the house.  And then….sunny.  Amen for layers 🙂Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Tracy Reese Gina Booties-2Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem-3My new favorite picture of me and Maya!  Her.  Us.  Sunflare. 🙂  Oh, and the bonus of shooting with a tripod?  You get a bunch of the same image!!!!Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-4 Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-5 Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-6 What mom can relate?  You want to put them down…and they are having no part in it.Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-7 Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-8How cool is this wall and tunnel?? Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-9Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-10 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-11 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-12 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-13 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-14 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-15There’s all this art inside the tunnel, which is super cool. Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-16 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-17 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-18Maya kept yelling inside the tunnel to hear her echo haha.  When people would come out the other side, they were like “Yup, we could here her from the start of the tunnel!” 🙂 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-19 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-20 Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-21 Making shadow animals 🙂Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-22Funny thing?  I took a bunch of images here, because I didn’t know the tunnel was even there!  I could have done an entire blog post of these images, but I like the other ones better.  Just know.  SO many cool places to take pictures here, and we only went to two! We will be going back!Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-23Because…someone doesn’t want to share! Blog Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Checkered Vans-24Blog Design History Cardigan Helmut Lang Asymetrical Tee Goldsign Mayhem Tracy Reese Gina Booties-25How gorgeous is this view?!  You can actually walk down on to the I 90 bridge.  We didn’t this time, but I want to do it next time!Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-26View of Bellevue across the water…Blog Hanna Andersson Oh Happy Day Dress Tucker Tate Leggings Purple Converse-27On me…

Sweater- Design History (old, similar here)
Top- Helmut Lang (thrifted for $2.50!!! similar here)
Jeans- GoldSign “Mayhem” (old, similar here and here)
Booties- Tracy Reese “Gina” (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes- Vans (thrifted)
On Maya…
Dress- Hanna Andersson  “Oh Happy Day Dress” (thrifted, but similar here)
Leggings- Tucker and Tate (thrifted)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
OMG, hahaha.  BOTH of our faces!!  She was leaning waaaaay far back and it scared the crap out of me.  Of course she thought it was hilarious!!  The things you get with a self timer and tripod 🙂
Because…if I’d had a smiley face on, this would have been really cute!  Alas…I did not.  :}
Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Chunky Knits + Leather Leggings…from day to night!

 I’m going to try as much as I can to do more day to night posts.  Mainly for me, because I can never think of something to wear when I do get a night out!  You may think…leather leggings for “day”…with a 4 year old??  Yup!  So practical and totally comfy!!

I’ll start with the few “night” pics that I took right before I walked to pick Maya up from preschool.Blog Vince Wool Drape Sweater Zara Tunic Vince Leather Leggings Joan and David Booties-1 Blog Vince Wool Drape Sweater Zara Tunic Vince Leather Leggings Joan and David Booties-2 Blog Vince Wool Drape Sweater Zara Tunic Vince Leather Leggings Joan and David Booties-3Changed my top into a flowing tank, and put on some Converse-good to go!Blog Vince Wool Drape Sweater Leather Leggings Converse-4 Blog Vince Wool Drape Sweater Leather Leggings Converse-5Then…the sun came out, so the sweater came off.Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-6 Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-7 Yeah, this is what happens now when I throw her!  She flings her legs out, and then lands like this haha.  Kind of scary though, getting her down.Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-8 Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-9 Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-10 Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-11 Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-12Her face kills me haha. Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-13And…she’s OFF! Blog Maj Tunic Vince Crop Leather Leggings Converse-14Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-1 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-2 I can’t handle how sweet she is sometimes…Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-3 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-4And then…my mom happened to drive by!  If this isn’t the face of excitement, I don’t know what is 🙂 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-5 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-6 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-7 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-8If you look close in her eyes, you can see me and my mom! Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-9 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-10 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-11 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-12 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-13 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-14Yeah…I had the camera on the tripod in the street to get this shot.  Only took a few 🙂 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-15 Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-16 You will totally be seeing more of these pig tails!  She requested them, and I cannot believe I haven’t done them sooner-SO CUTE!!!Blog Mini Boden Stars and Stripes Dress Maggie and Zoe Boots-17On me…

Sweater- Vince (Nordstrom Rack, sold out, similar here and here)
Top- Zara (night) and Maj (day)
Boots (Night)- Circa Joan & David (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes (day) Converse (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Mini Boden (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Maggie & Zoe (similar here)
Keeping it Real…
She’s not always in the mood to play 😉Blog Outtake-1And…once again, I danced right out of the shot haha. Blog Outtake-2
 (all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Pumpkin Patch!

 Tis the season for all things pumpkin!!  We went to the Trinity Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch and totally lucked out.  When we got there, there were only a handful of people, and when we left…it was packed!

So, my mom snapped a few of me while there was nobody around 🙂

Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-1 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-2 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-3No idea what I was even laughing about! Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-4But….go big or go home 🙂 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-5 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-6“Throw me so HIGH up into the sky, Mama!!” Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-7Well…I might not throw her as high as I used to, but look at that leg extension!!! Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-8 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-9 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-10 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-11 Blog Free People Flutter By Top DL1961 Emma Riker Frye Harness Boots-12Counting pumpkins… Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-1 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-2 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-3And….dancing 🙂 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-4 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-5 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-6 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-7With Meme 🙂 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-8 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-9 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-10 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-11 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-12 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-13 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-14 Blog Trinity Pumpkin Patch-15On me…

On Maya…
Dress- Sergent Major (thrifted)
Boots-Nordstrom (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Someone was pouting because she wanted to go on the bouncy houses after about 30 seconds of pumpkins.  Thankfully she bounced back after I said she could dance instead 🙂
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(all pictures of me and me with Maya taken by my mom. :))

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