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Maya’s First day of school!

We’ve both been anxiously awaiting school to start. That sounds bad, but it’s only 3 hours in the afternoon, so we get all the rest of the day to still play 🙂

Oddly, now that she’s in school, I feel like the summer flew by, and we didn’t do half of what I wanted to do!! Oh, well. Next year…

The day was a little rushed, so we just took a few quick pics outside of our house before school. DYING!!!!Then after school, we played outside with our neighbors and the bubbles that they got in their class!On me…

Top- StyleMint (old, similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 “Nolita Boyfriend Jeans Rockport”

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Top- The LB Brand (sold out, tee available here)

Skirt- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)

Leggings- Naartjie (thrifted)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Trying to take pictures of us while Maya’s neighbor boy friends are out playing too…

Challenging, at best. 🙂

And….got a few really cute ones, but in my rush I messed up the focus GRRRR!

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Dresses in the golden hour…

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I’ve been wanting to play around with sun flare for a while. I don’t have as much freedom to shoot where and how I want to when I’m using the tripod to take the pics of me and M…but the park we went to last night was perfect. I love that you can manipulate an image using the sun (or blocking it) just by moving one foot… Yes, I’m getting a little more creative in my “haven’t washed my hair in a few days” look 😉 These shots were taken at the same time, but I moved the camera forward a foot into the shade for the second shot. For all the photo geeks like myself… 😉And then I moved it back even more to get this one. LOVE this next one! She’s totally been into jumping and spinning. I think she’s got a serious future in figure skating 🙂 On me…

Top- Gap (thrifted, similar here)

Dress- Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent (old)

Shoes- Cocobelle “Suede Tie Thong Sandals” (thrifted for less than $5!, similar color here)

On Maya…

Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)

Leggings- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Saltwater “Surfer” Sandal (thrifted for $1.50!!)

Keeping it Real…

UGH! The licking that won’t quit.

And she’s done with me 🙂

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

70’s Flared denim…

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I have a stack of flared denim, but I rarely wear them because I have to wear heels… That doesn’t happen very often! BUT…I scored these super comfy wedge platform sandals the other day for $3, and I knew I was going to put them to good use!

This entire outfit was totally comfortable, and I had no problem running around after Maya. I will admit that I kicked off the heels as soon as we got home, but it was fun while they lasted 🙂 Blog Joie Boho Cami 7FAM the Slim Trouser Sperry Leather Espadrilles-3 How much do I love you?

“THIIIIIIIIS MUCH!”

It’s a game we always play. I’m just bummed I cut her out ;( The downside to shooting on a tripod with a toddler who doesn’t take directions 😉 Yeah, it was all fun and games until I got a mouthful of dandelion seeds! “Mom…calm down. It’s not that high! I promise I won’t jump!” On me…

Top- Joie (old, love this here)

Belt- Vintage

Jeans-7FAM “The Slim Trouser” (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Sperry (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Gapkids (thrifted)

Shoes- Saltwater (thrifted for $1.50!)

Keeping it Real…

“NO PICTURES!!!”

Whoops… 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Grey day… Thrift Store Scores!

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I only sporadically talk about how much I score clothes for. I wonder if anyone really cares, but I love hearing about other people scoring things so I may insert in prices here and there more often :).

This entire outfit cost me less than $30. Retail alone for the SHIRT is over $200!! I know…who would spend $200 on a shirt?? NOT ME! But…it’s a pretty cool shirt 😉 I could not believe my luck when I found it for $2.50!!!! These jeans, I scored from the kids department for $5 haha. The jacket and shoes were a little more than I’d normally spend at a thrift store at $10 each, but I’d been searching for a Levi’s jacket and checkered Vans, so I practically ripped them off the shelf when I saw both of them 🙂 I’m not 100% sure, but I believe Maya’s entire outfit cost less than $15.Seriously almost died when I found these Dr. Martens for $5!! Well, truthfully, they were $7, but I had a 30% off coupon. I rarely go thrifting without some kind of coupon. Whether it’s from donating, from my Chinook Book, or because it’s a special percentage off day.On me…

Jacket- Levi’s (thrifted, similar here)

Top- Helmut Lang (thrifted, similar here and here)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thirfted, similar here)

Shoes- Vans (thrifted)

On Maya…

Jacket- Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Crewcuts (thrifted)

Leggings- Crewcuts (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Dr. Martens (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Guess she wasn’t feeling the kiss 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Fall is in the air…

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Kind of excited to be pulling out some sweaters! Oh, and hats? A mama’s best friend. No shower? NO PROBLEM!! haha 🙂 I literally could have posted twice as many images of Maya next. For 5 minutes straight, she just danced, jumped, and did karate moves haha. 🙂

LOVE HER!!!I’ve started hoarding diaper covers again. Even 2T ones fit, because…no diaper! They are great to wear under dresses when you don’t want their undies to show and you don’t (aka THEY DON’T) want to wear leggings.On me…

Hat- Nordstrom (thrifted, similar here)

Sweater- Free People (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)

Jeans- Rag and Bone “The Dre” (thrifted)

Shoes- Zara (sold out, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Naartjie (thrifted)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

And then the wind really picked up…

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Sometimes, you just want to dress up….

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Oh, and…I mean when you are a toddler 😉

I mentioned on Instagram that I hadn’t even meant to take pictures this evening. My parents had come over for dinner while the Huz was away, and Maya chose this outfit herself when she spilled on the dress that she was wearing. She’s adamant about changing whenever she gets dirty or even wet from washing her hands-which translates to about 3 outfit changes a day UGH!!

After she got what she was wearing wet, she took my mom into her room to find something else to wear. AND…she chose a total party dress. hahahaha. She’s been asking me over and over to wear it. Since I scored it for less than $3 I really shouldn’t be saying no all the time…but it is kind of unique ha!

Yet…she was in RARE FORM as soon as she put it on, so maybe I should let her wear it more often haha! Ps- I was TRYING to get a few pictures by myself, but that was not happening 🙂

My mom snapped these of us haha.

I mean…are you kidding me?! Where does she get this?!!! And then on the way back home…Ok, I’m going to keep it real here. This next sequence had my mom in it…and I took her out SORRY MOM!!! And, it was from the very beginning of our walk to their house.Seriously, with those moves though!!?DYING!Oh….and when you have a disturbing amount of fires near your city, you get some pretty amazing sunsets…look close and see the tiny airplane in the bottom right 😉On me…

Top- Thrifted from the girls section haha. Not sure if it’s supposed to be a dress or a shirt.

Jeans- Imogene + Willie “Jesse” (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Birkenstocks (20+ years old, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Peek Kids (thrifted)

Shoes- Sperry (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Oops! Should have put some bloomers on her 😉

White Jeans Forever…

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I’ve talked many times about my love of white jeans. I love how versatile they are!! In the summer with a tank, in the winter with a sweater, on a cool evening with a slightly preppy top? All yes!

I’m pretty eclectic in my taste of clothing. The one thing I’m not so comfortable in is the preppy look. It’s not that I don’t like it on other people!! I just feel out of place and uncomfortable. I’ve tried many times to layer a button down under a shirt. I’ve seen it look edgy on so many people, but when I try it…it just looks weird or like I’m trying too hard. So…I paried this slightly preppy pinstiped shirt (love the little off center tie!) with ripped denim and booties, and it felt more “me”. 🙂 All day long, she makes me stop and look at things. REALLY LOOK at things. I admit to getting frustrated at times, but really…when I stop and just LOOK at what she’s showing me…most of the time, it’s a good thing. Most of the times she’s showing me something that I would have just passed right on by and not noticed… If you look closely, you can see a flowered headband that Maya put around her waist as a belt. I was SO IMPRESSED! It looked so cute, and I loooove that she thought of wearing it a different way than it was intended! Love… On me…

Top- Uniqlo (thrifted, similar here and here)

Jeans- DL1961 “Amanda” (similar here)

Boots- Sam Edelman “Lisle” Booties (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Top- Old Navy (thrifted, loving this classic long sleeve one)

Skirt- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Zulily (search Link Boots)

Keeping it Real…

There are times when I want her to get in a picture with me, and all she does is run away. Then there are times when I try and get a picture of just me, and… 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Tee + Destroyed Boyfriend Jeans + Leopard Lace Up Sandals

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If I could have a “uniform”, this would be it. Super comfy fun tee. Destroyed denim. Fun shoe. Done.

One Teaspoon denim is everywhere right now. The super short shorts are really hot, but I’m not sure I could pull those off. Or rather should. 😉 BUT…a destroyed boyfriend jean? Count me in! I pulled the trigger when The Oxford Trunk had a 2 day 50% off sitewide sale. These were already marked down, and then and additional 50% off too! AND….they had my size. Fate, I tell ya 😉 Yup…stiiiiiiiill licking! I posted a video on my personal Instagram of Maya dancing and singing. I swear it went on for a good 10+ minutes. She cracks me up!It gets hot when you are singing and dancing 😉That little finger kills me!On me…

Top- Oxford Trunk “Creamy Tee”

Jeans- One Teaspoon “Tiger Awesome Baggies” (Scored extra 50% off sale price from Oxford Trunk!)

Sandals- Zara (last year, similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Mignone (thrifted, loving this for fall here)

Leggings- Naartjie (thrifted)

Shoes- Zara

Keeping it Real…

Maya’s dancing and twirling doesn’t always look so graceful hahaha. I was dying when I saw this 🙂

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Summer White and the Lion Tote

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I recently made this “Lion Tote”, a large faux fur purse for my sister because she loves everything fur. She picked the fabric, I cut two squares, sewed them together, added a faux leather panel for the bottom and a faux leather panel, lined with faux suede, for the strap. It took some wrestling with the very furry fabric and I almost broke my sewing machine.. but good news, the purse and I both came out each in one piece!

I rarely do fashion posts (I’m a little camera shy and it’s just so much easier to take food pics), but before I sent this piece off to my sis, I had to get some shots of it!

I thought the purse would pair well with a white cotton summer dress and sandals or boots, but it would go equally well with darker fall tones.

On me..

Dress: Sheer cotton sleeveless dress from GAP (purchased a few years ago). If you love to thrift shop but don’t have much time to go and search in stores or you don’t have Lauren’s amazing good luck or thrifting super powers.. https://www.thredup.com is a great online thrift store that you can browse from the comfort of your home. 🙂
Jewelry: Stella & Dot

Boho Top + Skinny Distressed Boyfriend Jeans + Leopard Booties (Oh MY!)

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I really hope you caught the Wizard of Oz reference in the title. I am sorely lacking in the title area, so forgive me please 😉

If you follow us on Instagram, you know that I just SCORED these leopard print booties (along with a few other goodies) for less than $10!!! And what’s even better? They are super comfy!! And I seriously think that leopard is a neutral that goes with everything, so…SCORE!!!LOVE the details on this top! She kept running back and forth…back and forth. 🙂This is her new thing…great. 😉Pretty sure she jumped off these stairs 30 times. “Ooooone more time Mama!!”On me…