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Army Puffer + Cardigan + High Waisted Denim + Clog Booties

Pictures originally taken 11/23/2020 (playing catch up!)

Words written on Instagram on that day

THIS!!
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This is why I started this blog…
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(the 1st image 🤣🤣)
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Me, loving fashion and wanting to document it, but also loving HER and the fact that we are together SO MUCH, yet…we have fun. And I want her to look back on the FUN had.
❤️❤️❤️
Yes, we argue…and ugh, Covid has tested us, but…there’s nobody I’d rather be stuck with for going on 8 months…
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And also thankful for cute puffer coats to keep me warm! She’s an energized bunny so…it’s a wonder I even kept this coat on her!
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See our videos…we both shed them before we even took videos of us wearing them!! And…it was 48 degrees out!!
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This is just off to the side of the spot we took pictures yesterday. It’s the only space I’ve felt is isolated enough to shoot. So…I might just shoot here for a while! Better then my backyard!
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Also including a few outtakes because…there are PLENTY OF THOSE!
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I LOVE this one!! Classic case of…let me try and get a shot of me by myself, and THAT is when she wants to jump in!

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I may or may not have this strategy nailed down haha.

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I mean…

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LOVE!!!

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I honestly don’t even remember what the above image was for, but I’m dying…

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AND…LOVE THIS ONE!!!!

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Ok, note to self….jumping off stairs in WOODEN CLOGS…not the best idea haha.

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Her stuffy is like “where’s Waldo” in this shoot…can you spot him?

On me…

Jacket- One Teaspoon (ebay)

Cardigan- Nation LTD (ebay)

Jeans- CQY (ebay)

Clogs- No6 Store (ebay)

On Maya…

Jacket- Gap Kids (thrifted)

Sweater- (thrifted)

Shirt- (thrifted)

Jeans- 7 for all Mankind (thrifted)

Boots- (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Maya ALWAYS wants to bring a stuffy…and…it always has to be in the images.

I did not want it down my sweater…

Yeah…the landing HURT!

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

Leather Jacket + LBD + Moto Boots…On the Beach! Why not?

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Pictures originally taken 10/9/2020 (playing catch up!)

Words written on Instagram on that day…

Not going to lie…I have NOT been in the mood to take pictures lately…

Distance Learning…Rental property projects…SO much more that I won’t share, because we are ALL dealing with shit right now!!

This is the first time I’ve taken pictures of us together that were NOT in our backyard or the sidewalk in front of our house in SEVEN months!

Gah…this makes me SO SAD!!

I took some pictures of Maya last weekend for her birthday during our trip to Friday Harbor. It made me realize how much we both miss it.

And to clarify….Maya states ALL THE TIME-

“I HATE pictures!!” UGH, she does NOT! BUT, she clearly loves to oppose ME…

It was easier when it was just our backyard, but she knows how much I want it, and takes a stand. It takes ALL KINDS OF BRIBES to get her to go take pictures, and yet…when we go somewhere, she’s running all over the place having fun! She comes up with ideas for shots, and totally gets into it! I LOVE that side of it, but the actual getting her out of the house to go TAKE the pictures?

UGH…

But…we ventured out today with our masks on hand. I went to one of my favorite secluded spots, and…NOBODY WAS THERE!!

AND!!! We had so much fun!! As we ALWAYS DO!! It’s just so hard to get her out of the house…

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LOOOOOVE!!!!

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Ok, we went outside of the frame for the next few…oh, well. I’ll pretend I didn’t like any of the images…yet…I did. Thankfully, I captured a shit ton!

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This one too…a FAV!!

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Are you KIDDING ME with these???

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HER?!!!

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LOVE this…

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And THIS!!!

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And…HER!

This was “Picture Day” for school. It was taken in a park by the school. You had a time slot, took your mask off for the picture.

The day before…Maya decided to give herself a neck tattoo! I mean…why NOT before PICTURE DAY???

WTF?

I mildly freaked out a little INSIDE, but then decided I could give two shits with ALL we’ve been dealing with. She wanted it.

The girl taking her picture complimented her on it, and it made the most genuine smile she’s ever had in her school picture!!

And that is when things shifted for me… SHE wanted that neck tattoo. SHE loved it. SHE felt confitdent and loved the way she looked.

I LOOOOOVE IT!!! It’s my most favorite school picture of her!!

On me…

Leather Jacket- All Saints (Ebay)

Dress- Lanston (ebay)

Belt- (thrifted)

Boots- Rag & Bone (ebay)

On Maya…

Dress- Zara (thrifted)

Boots- (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Behind the scenes video can be seen on the original Instagram post.

It’s harder than you may think to balance on a rock hahaha.

She loves me….she really does!

See!?? It’s hard…. 😉

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

Boho Dress + Denim Jacket + Birkenstocks

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Pictures originally taken 8/15/2020 (playing catch up!)

Words written on Instagram on that day…

I have to admit…I’ve lost my love of photography the last few weeks.

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I put out the announcement to my clients and friends that I wouldn’t be doing shoots this fall-my busiest months!! That decision was due to Covid and distance learning/no childcare, but it’s kind of taken the wind out of my sails…

And…I’ve taken on a lot of projects at our rental property, which is both mentally and physically exhausting.

My creative juices have been lacking…for here.

But, the fall/winter is upon us in the PNW and rain is coming. Sooooo, it made me nostalgic.

I do love me some #sunflare ✨💫

AND….this was for our 11th Anniversary!! Not that we went anywhere, but..

LOOOOOVE these next ones!!!!

I posted these separately on Instagram a few days later….this is what I wrote-

US…
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The reason for this blog
❤️❤️❤️
(that I haven’t blogged in FOREVER!!)
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I’m hoping to fix that soon!!
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But…Until then.

US.

And including one of Maya that I used to “focus on before we took pics”
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STOPPPPP!!! Are you 8 or 18?!?!
🙈😳😍❤️🙈
And, as I said in our stories…you’d never expect that we got these! (behind the scenes video here.) but…

😬🙄🤷🏼‍♀️#lkkeepingitreal #DitElleBehindTheScenesVideo
I can’t even with the sunflare!! It can be SO difficult to manage, but when you do….MAGIC!!!

On me…

Dress-Free People “Petra” Maxi Dress (Ebay)

Jean Jacket- 3×1 thrifted for $10!!! (similar here retails for $300!!)

Bag- thrifted

Shoes- Birkenstock “Mayari”

On Maya…

Dress- Vintage Nightgown (thrifted)

Jean Shorts- Levi’s DIY cut off by me (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

I always post behind the scene videos on Instagram, and at some point…I’ll maybe add them here too, but…if you want to see them- here you go!

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

Family Pics at sunset | Hacienda Del Mar Los Cabos

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Pictures originally taken on vacation from 12/2019

Playing catch up because I never posted them, and we were supposed to be in Mexico next week….sigh. We aren’t.

I was determined to take family pictures, even though we were minus Jackson due to a work shortage.

I actually tried to take them before dinner, but omg there were people EVERYWHERE!

SO…after dinner as the sun was DOWN. We went for it!

Not going to lie….I did a lot of photoshopping of families walking along the beach, but NOT as much as if we’d done it earlier!

I mean…Clearly, they are ALL on board with family pics….
BUT….I persevered!! As I DO!

LOVE!!!
This one was the best happy accident! I had meant to get a picture of just me with the Huz, and asked C to play with Maya off to the side…

LOVE IT!!!!
On me…

Dress- Love Sam (ebay)

Sandals- Rachel Zoe (ebay)

On Maya…

Dress- Posh Peanut (thrifted)

Sandals- Tucker and Tate (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Oh…ALL THE PEOPLE! And nobody in my family wanting to take pictures hahaha

Me…frantically pushing the shutter release to jump back in while NOBODY WAS AROUND!!!!

Odd…other people wanted to capture the sundown images for their family…

Ha! It’s ok, I’ll remove you 😉

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

Little White Dress + Clogs + BUBBLES!

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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 “school”! 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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#DitElleBehindTheScenesVideo #LetterToMiscMaya

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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! SO not ready…

On me…

Dress- Nation LTD “Gianna” (ebay)

Clogs- Sven (thrifted)

On Maya…

Dress- (thrifted)

Clogs- Sven (gifted)

Keeping it Real…

Ok, the bubbles SOUNDED 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.

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

Boho Tank + High Waisted Wide Leg Denim + Birkenstocks = FUN with some fallen leaves (FAVORITE!)

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Originally taken 5/9/2020

(Playing catch up!)

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

When life gives you leaves!
🍂🍁(🍋)
Make the best of it!
Don’t make “leave-o-nade” 🤣
(Sorry, that was so bad!!) 😂🙈 I spent an hour yesterday sweeping these up, to then come out and see this today. 🤬
Soooo….
😏💃
I didn’t take any pics on Mother’s Day…
For the first time in 9 years.
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I’d love to say that I made the conscious decision to be “present” and “enjoy the moment”, but…
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Truth be told…On Sunday I was not the best mom, Maya was not the best daughter, and it was just one of those days that you want to put behind you. Unfortunately, it was Mother’s Day.
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That’s one of the things I HATE about special holidays. It’s ALL this PRESSURE to be the best, pick out the best gift, do ALL THE THINGS. Be on your best behavior.
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OH, and during a PANDEMIC??!! 😳
BUT… in reality…the week BEFORE, I came out of my shower to notes written in the steamed mirror from Maya. Endless giggles over silly filter games on IG stories. Amazing dinners made by the Huz EVERY weekend.
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And magical nights playing in the leaves during the golden hour in our back patio.
THOSE are the days I want to remember. They were ordinary days that were amazing.
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THOSE were my “Mother’s Day”, and I’m SO lucky that it’s not a singular day!
❤️ #lettertomiscmaya
I honestly meant to take this shot as a #TwoShoesTellaTale but…her sweet face could not be cropped out!
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Also adding some of her in the magical light! I try and not post images of just her, but these are too good, and I want to remember them!
#StayingSafeAndSaneInCoronaVille

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I LOOOOVE these next ones so much, BUT…be sure to keep scrolling. There were a LOT of outtakes!

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There is NOTHING better than that smile….

Ok, maybe there is, but goodness….I sure do love it and it make the world a brighter place.

On me…

Top- Rory Becca (thrifted)

Jeans- DL1961 “Hepburn” (eBay)

Shoes- Birkenstock

On Maya…

Dress- Janie and Jack (thrifted)

Shoes- Birkenstock (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Is this thing on…. haha

Clearly getting leaves falling in an image takes a LOT of takes haha.

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

Classic White Button Down + Denim + a Pop of Colorful Clogs!

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Originally taken 3/20/2020. Good grief…I can’t keep these in order! But…since it was a year an a half ago…does it really matter? haha…

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

Spring has sprung!
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And we are just trying to find the joy and laughter where we can. One of the ways we are doing that is by listening to an audio book we both love while we take walks. We also had a “Happy Hour” Facetime with my parents last night.
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How are you finding joy right now?
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#StayingSafeAndSaneInCoronaVille
One outfit combo that is ALWAYS in style is a white button down with jeans. You can dress it up, dress it down, and always add a twist with accessories!

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Can you tell what Maya’s favorite dress was during this time? It was the only thing she wanted to wear, so…

On me…

Top- J Jill (thrifted)

Jeans- DL1961 “Hepburn” (eBay)

Clogs- Sven (gifted)

On Maya…

Jacket- Crewcuts (thrifted)

Dress- Posh Peanut (eBay)

Leggings- Peek (eBay)

Clogs- Sven (gifted)

Keeping it Real…

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

Chunky Knits + High Waisted Straight Leg + Sorel Heeled Booties | Cute, comfy, but WARM!

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Originally taken November 19th, 2019.

WHOOPS. Found another one that I’m posting out of order. This one was in my drafts, so I have NO idea why I never just hit “Publish”…sigh. Life.

I think it can be super hard to stay fashionable, but also stay comfy and warm. I spend SO much of my time outside with Maya or with clients, and I need to be comfortable, warm…yet…let’s be honest. I still want to look cute!

I scored these Sorel boots at Value Village for $28, and they were NWT! Regularly $275!

I’ve worn them SO many times already! To school pick up/staying for hours…to a shoot! Although, the heel height isn’t ideal for running around for an hour…, and even on a date night! Ok, both our faces…HAHA!

If someone has hints on how to jump and not look like…this.

Let me know 🙂
But…the aftermath of a “shot” has always been my goal with clients, and this…
Soooo worth the awkward jump faces!
Oh, and then… #NAILEDIT!
I will never be as cool as her…
THIS is who I know and love!!!
This is who I take pictures of…
Thankfully I can get both when I’m in the shot with her!

Even more of a reason that I miss taking pics of us.
Oooooh!

I’ve been taking sunset silhouette shots at work, and they’ve been something that I LOVE to take! We actually tried taking this before, but I lost the remote in the dark ha! Ok, I can laugh about it now… Making sunset can be tricky. It’s either past Maya’s bedtime, during bedtime ritual, during dinner, during making of dinner, or…during my crazy busy time.

So… I capture my amazing families at the golden hour, but I can’t seem to capture US lately!

To be honest…I’m BURNT OUT when I actually have time to shoot us in between the chaos…

On me…

Sweater- Joie “Fringe Cardigan” (ebay)

Top- StyleMint (old)

Jeans- La Vie by Rebecca Taylor “Ines” (ebay)

Shoes- Sorel “Addington” (thrifted for $28!)

On Maya…

Jacket- Me Jane Kids (thrifted, similar here)

Sweatshirt- Reflex Kids (thrifted)

Jeans- Hudson (ebay)

Shoes- Vans

Keeping it Real…

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

Woodland Pixie | Maya’s Halloween outfit 2019

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So, I didn’t get in these this year…

I’ve made mild attempts in the past years, but October is my crazy busiest month for work, and this year has been even busier. I’ve had no time for…well, just about anything. BUT…I’m determined to still do all the normal stuff for Maya, and attempt to capture it!!

We literally had 5 minutes before Houston was going to take Maya up to his parents house to visit for a few minutes before we ate dinner and then trick or treated.

I still can’t believe this was just a branch we grabbed that had fallen down in a storm! I just wound it around and tied a bow in it. Literally…less than a minute, done.

ALSO…can’t believe it was slightly warm enough to get a pic without her coat!

This LIGHT!!!

This dress is actually an adult size ballet costume that I thrifted probably 3-4 year ago! Maya hadn’t been that keen on it, but she loved the idea of it for this costume-yay for hoarding haha!! I had to knot it up in the back to make it fit.

This last one is so good. Honestly, I LOVE it, but it’s also indicative of her feelings…

“Are we done yet…?”

On Maya…

Crown- DIY (Literally wrapped a branch we found on a walk around a few times!)

Jacket- Marks & Spencer (thrifted, similar here)

Dress- Adult ballet costume, cinched to fit (thrifted)

Boots- Joy Folie (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

There was lots of “throwing the basket around” attempts…

None of them succeeded…

But, I admire the thought!!

3 Generations…Girls Night Out! | Aqua by El Gaucho

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My dad decided a while back that he wanted to do a boys night out with Houston, the boys, and Houston’s dad.

Great idea!!

Oh, but, WAIT!!

Then, my mom suggested that us girls should go out too! Sadly, my mother in law couldn’t join us, but my mom, Maya and I went out!

Such a special evening. Of course…we’re girls and we used it as an excuse to get dressed up! As we should.

The food was AMAZING! I cannot believe I’ve never been to AQUA by El Gaucho . The food was delicious, views were gorgeous, service was exceptional, and the company…beyond words.

Thanks Mom! ❤️

A few pics we snapped before we hopped into our Uber!

Uber car selfie for the win!