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Faux fur and camo in the woods…

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I bought Maya’s jeans off eBay.  The pictures weren’t that great, so I just thought they were red skinny jeans (totally fine).  Come to find out, they were camo!! I was SO excited.  I want them in my size… 🙂Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-1I have been looking for faux fur every time I go thrifting, and have not found anything until this last weekend.  And proof that everything is worth waiting for… Everything was an extra 50% off-SCORE!!!  That is one of the things I love about thrifting.  You can try out a trend to see if you like it, and not be out a bunch of money.  In this case 4$ for this super cute vest!  I wasn’t sure if I would feel to overly done wearing a faux fur vest, but I didn’t at all!  Love it! Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-2 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-3 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-4 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-5 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-6Oh, what do you know, another stick?  Shocking 😉 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-7 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-8 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-9 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-10 Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-11

On me…

Vest- thrifted, similar here.
Top- H&M (sold out, similar here)
Jeans- J Brand (ebay similar here)
Boots- StyleMint (on sale!)
Earrings- Gorjana Griffin (scored during their 80% clearance.  Sold out, but similar styles here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Osh Kosh (old, but love this here)
Jeans- Hudson  (ebay, but similar here or here)
Shoes- Sperry Topsider (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
“No momma!  Want to waaaaaaalk!”  Translation- gather sticks and play in the mud.Blog Faux Fur Vest HM Top J Brand Moto Jeans StyleMint boots-12
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Work outfit…

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 It’s pretty rare that I have a shoot during the week, unless it’s a newborn shoot.  The shoot I went on was for Executive head shots, so I figured it would be a chance to dust off the heels!

Btw, it was raining sideways, we we stayed inside 🙂Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-1 Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-2 Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-3 Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-4 Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-5I don’t know what I love more.  Maya’s face, or Max’s behind her haha. Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-6 Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-7

On me…

Sweater- Zara (on major sale!)
Necklace- Gorjana Griffin
Jeans- DL1961 “Roxy” (SCORED at Funky Janes for $19, sold out, but similar here)
Boots- Paul and Joe (From Shopbop old, but fun different color here here, similar here and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Top- Ralph Lauren (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans-Gap (thrifted and destroyed by me)
Boots- Simply Petals  (thrifted, but similar here )
Keeping it Real…
Need I describe this? 🙂Blog Zara Sweater DL1961 Roxy Paul Joe Booties-8
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

If you dress for spring…will it come?

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 The answer was no… We did get a few hours of sunshine in between downpours, though!Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-1Totally messed up the focus on this next one (forgot where to stand), but I still love it… Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-2 Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-3It was SO windy!! Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-4 Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-5 Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-6 Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-7 Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-8 Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-9 Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-10

On me…

Sweater- 525 Cashmere (old, but similar here)
Top- Joie (sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Jeans- Rich & Skinny “Super Studly” (old, but similar here, here, and less expensive here)
Shoes- Timberland (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive option here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Top-  (thrifted, vintage dress)
Jeans- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Zulily
Keeping it Real…
“BUUUUUUBBLES!!!!”Blog 525 Cashmere Joie Rich Skinny Boyfriend Loafers-11
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Vintage…never goes out of style.

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 Seriously, everything is better with a stick.  So says Maya…blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-1 blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-3I’ve mentioned my love of vintage coats a number of times, and I’ll say it again.  LOVE THEM.  Fraction of the cost, totally timeless, and nobody else will be wearing it!  Pretty sure this shirt is vintage too, but I’m not 100% sure.  Classic Levi’s though. blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-4 blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-5If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll know that I scored these boots off eBay.  Regularly $465, and I got them for $33! blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-6 blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-7 blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-8 blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-9 blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-10 blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-11 On me…

Leather Jacket- Vintage (similar here and less expensive faux leather here)
Top- Levi’s (mens) thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Goldsign “Mayhem”  (Sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Boots- Joie “New Orleans” (sold out, but similar here, here,and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here and loving this one here)
Shirt- Arizona (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Tom’s (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
The best part about this picture is that she is reaching back to hold my hand.  Awe…
However, it kind of looks like she’s saying “NO MORE PICTURES” haha 🙂blog Vintage Leather Jacket Levis Plaid Top Goldsign Joie New Orleans Boots-12

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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If you follow us on Instagram, then you saw this image last night.  I take most of the pictures of me/me with Maya with a tripod and self timer.  It’s convenient, but there are some limitations.  As I’m getting more confident, I’m trying more things.  I was SO excited that this one turned out!  🙂Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-1 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-2 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-3Let’s pretend that I hung the “Happy” up too.  The place where we took these is right near a very busy street.  Maya was pretty good while I was hanging these two, but then she started getting antsy.  Figured it was good enough haha.  Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-4 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-5 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-6Yes, this top only stayed on for the shoot.  I wanted to do something a little more dressy for the Valentine’s Day shoot.  As if we were going out afterwards (we didn’t/aren’t :)) Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-7 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-8 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-9 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-10 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-11 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-12 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-13Puddle! Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-14Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-15 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-16 Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-17 On me…

Jacket- Doma (ebay, similar here, here, and less expensive here)
Top- BCBG (ebay)
Jeans- Current Elliott (ebay, sold out, but similar here, here)
Boots- Frye “Lisa Short Stitch” (eBay, sold out but similar here and here and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Sweater- Children’s Place  (ebay, but similar here)
Skirt- Children’s Place (ebay, but similar here)
Boots- Smart Fit (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
There was NO way I was letting Maya down/out of my arms while we were near the busy street.  I for sure was going to be done when she was done.  And…she was done. haha.Blog Doma Leather Bomber Jacket BCBG Silk Tunic Current Elliott Destroyed Skinny Frye Booties-18
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

When in doubt monochromatic and metallic…

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 We had kind of a busy morning, so I really didn’t have time to think about what I was going to wear.  That usually means all black for me 🙂  In the summer it always means jeans and a white T, but sadly…it’s not summer yet.

Btw, can we just ignore the fact that my necklace is strung up over my nose? :}Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-For all you curly hair mama’s (ie, you wake up with a hot mess that can’t be combed into submission)  In lieu of taking a shower/wetting your hair, a braid/twist into a bun is a super easy/fast way to look somewhat put together.  Yes, what I’m trying to say is that I didn’t take a shower before taking these 😉 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-1 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-2 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-3 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-4 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-5 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-7 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-8 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-9 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-10On me…

Sweater- H&M (sold out, but similar here)
Jeans- Blank NYC (ebay old, but similar here)
Shoes- be & D gold studded boat shoe  eBay for $13  sold out but less expensive here
On Maya…
Poncho- H&M (old)
Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here and here)
Jeans- 7FAM (eBay, similar here in blue and here gray)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)
Keeping it Real…
It was SO windy, and really all Maya wanted to do was get down and gather sticks.  Can’t say that I blame her…Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-6
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Denim on Denim

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Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-1 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-2 I can just see my dad smirking as he reads this.  🙂  I’ve never been a denim on denim fan, until recently.  I still don’t think I could do two denims that were really close, but I like how this looks with the really light and really dark denim.  Yes, or no? Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-3Vintage belt that I recently scored while thrifting… Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-4 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-5 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-6 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-7 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-8 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-9 On me…

Shirt- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here)
Belt- Vintage (thrifted)
Jeans- Goldsign “Dietrich” (ebay, sold out, similar here and here)
Shoes- Franco Sarto (old)
On Maya…
Dress- Children’s Place (thrifted)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here distressed by me)
Shoes- Minnetonka (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
It was so funny.  My neighbor came out with her little boy while we were shooting.  He had a soccer ball that Maya wanted to play with too.  He’s younger and didn’t realize she wanted to share.  “Soccer Ball?  Please?”Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-10
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Date Night

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Ok, truth be told, we didn’t have a date night.  I’ve been dying to wear these pants though, so…I pretended 😉 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-1I’ve been obsessed with the Paige Edgemont jeans for a while now, but could never pay that price.  Even on eBay they go for $75+ (no thank you!).  When I saw these on sale at H&M (for $10!!), I had to try them.  I LOVE them! Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-2 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-3 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-4Scored these on my last Value Village trip.  So comfy!  Yes, a heeled boot that’s comfy!Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-5 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-6 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-7 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-8 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-9 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-10 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-11 On me…

Sweater- Vivienne Tam (thrifted, sold out)
Top- Target (Old, similar here)
Jeans- H&M
Boots- Circa Joan & David (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket/Sweatshirt- Gap (thrifted, but loving this here)
Scarf- Thrifted
Top- Old Navy (thrifted)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Zulily
Keeping it Real…
Funny thing about self timers.  She was actually laughing, but looks like she’s in pain…Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-12(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Snow Day!! And…another one of my favorite vintage coats.

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I know the rest of the country is SICK of the snow, but we don’t get it that often in Seattle.  We were in heaven… Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-1 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-2I actually covered up the best part of this jacket with my scarf.  It’s got this super wide collar  and double breasted buttons.  Vintage Nordstrom that I’ve had for 15+ years.  I got it at this hole in the wall thrift store that went out of business-so sad, but LOVE the coat! Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-3 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-4 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-5 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-6 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-7Happy!!!  🙂 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-8 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-9 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-10 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-11Went inside for brief break, and then back out to sled. Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-12 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-13 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-14 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-15 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-16On me…

Coat- Vintage Nordstrom (thrifted)
Scarf- J Crew
Hat- H&M (last years, but similar here)
On Maya…
Outfit one…
Jacket- Crazy 8 Crazy 8 (thrifted, love these here and here)
Hat-  H&M (last years, but similar here)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Champion (thrifted, but similar here)
Outfit two…
Hat- hand knit by my dad (Maya’s BOPO)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted)
Snow Overalls-  Children’s Place (thrifted)
Boots- Nike  (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
She was NOT that happy to be in my arms when there was all that snow to be played in 🙂Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-17(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Combating the cold gray skies, with color…

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We walk down by the beach almost every morning, but the past few mornings the 20ish degree weather with 15-20 mph winds has made that not sound so fun.  Today, we went down there later in the afternoon after it had warmed up (to a whopping 26) for a little bit to chase seagulls and watch the ferries… Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-1 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-2 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-3 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-4 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-5 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-6 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-7She’s obsessed with seagulls.  Or, any bird for that matter… Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-8I scored this faux leather jacket last summer for less than $5, and I’ve been DYING for her to fit into it.  It’s still a little big, but oh well.  SO cute 🙂 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-9 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-10 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-11 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-12On me…

Jacket- Doma (old off eBay, but similar here and super cool bright blue here)
Sweater- 360 Cashmere (in grey here, otherwise similar here and less expensive here)
Jeans- J Brand “Skinny Leg in Truffle” (ebay, sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Boots- Cafe Noir (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive version here.)
On Maya…
Jacket- H&M (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Gymboree (thrifted, and it miiight be a pj top :))
Jeans- 7FAM (ebay)
Shoes- Vans (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
I SO wish I had gotten a picture of Maya when I went to get her out of the car.  I had given her a PB&J wrap to eat while I was taking my pictures.  She opened it up, licked out all the PB&J, and then ate the wrap.  Do I need to tell you that peanut butter and jam were EVERYWHERE??  Thankfully it wiped right off the faux leather jacket, and her jeans were dark!
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren