Category Archives: Misc Maya

All Black + Leather Pants and a Pop of Red…

 Funny thing is…we weren’t going to have a fun outing this day.  It was raining, Maya was sick, I hadn’t taken a shower.  Then…the rain parted, Maya was on her lunch “high”, and I thought…well, why not?!  What else are we going to do?  The best part?  This entire shoot lasted 10 minutes…and it’s one of my favs.  We were going to keep running and playing, but Maya decided to run into the muddy stream and fell.  She was still game to play, but I figured a wet muddy sick toddler needed to go home.

This is such an amazing little hidden park.  You can pull up (I’m sure illegally) and park at the entrance.  Maya can see me from her car seat.  I can take pics.  Then I grab her.  Take a few with her, and then let her run wild.  She loves it.  I love it.  It’s a WIN for us both!  Oh, and it’s about 3 minutes from our house!

Before all the mud, while she was in the car finishing her snack…I took these really quick 😉Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-1Yes, I managed to wait a few weeks before photographing these leather pants again.

LOVE THEM!!!

And yes, I wiped some mud off at the end of all this, and they are good as new-WIN!!Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-2 Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-3 Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-4 Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-5 Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-6 Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-7 Blog HM Black Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater Genetic Denim Shya Leather Pants Studded Superga-8Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-1And…she’s OFF and RUNNING down the path! Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-2Which she thinks is just about the funniest thing ever! Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-3 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-4 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-5 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-6 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-7 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-8And then…she went exploring in the mud and slipped.  It’s the number one reason I like to thrift most of her clothes.  I might have had a heart attack had I paid retail for any of this, but I didn’t.  And…it all washed out anyways…

Bottom line, can you deny that joyous face??!! Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-9 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-10I’ll answer that with this one…NO!!! 😉 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-11 Blog Amy Coe Faux Leather Jacket Old Navy Cardigan GapKids Dress Levis Jeggings Xhiliration Moto Boots-12On me…

Sweater- H&M (last year, similar here)
Leather Pants- Genetic Denim (eBay sold out, similar here and here)
Shoes- Superga (ebay, sold out, but similar here)
On Maya…
Hat- H&M (old size 8-10 :), similar here)
Jacket- Amy Coe (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeggings-Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Xhiliration (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
This is right after she fell in the mud.  She wasn’t so sure what to do haha.Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Nightgowns + Robes…I mean dresses + cardigans!

 Basically, I felt like I was wearing a nightgown and my robe all day…which counts as a home run in my book (or touch down as the case may be lately- or not :{)Blog Doma Leather Jacket Vince Drape Front Cardigan StyleMint Eva Maxi Dress Born Booties-1The Huz asked me why I was wearing a “sexy dress”.  My answer?  Because I felt chubby and didn’t want to wear anything tight.  Basically, I felt anything but sexy, and that’s when he thought I looked sexy.  It’s funny how differently men see us vs how we feel, no? Blog Doma Leather Jacket Vince Drape Front Cardigan StyleMint Eva Maxi Dress Born Booties-2That awkward moment when cars drive by and they do a double take…

Yeah, I’m standing in front of my house taking my own picture…whatever. 😉Blog Doma Leather Jacket Vince Drape Front Cardigan StyleMint Eva Maxi Dress Born Booties-3Maya always wants to get in my mouth when I’m chewing gum.

“When I get OLDER, I can chew gum!” 🙂Blog Doma Leather Jacket Vince Drape Front Cardigan StyleMint Eva Maxi Dress Born Booties-4 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Vince Drape Front Cardigan StyleMint Eva Maxi Dress Born Booties-5She has a mouthful of cracker here.  She’s started saving her food in her mouth.  Which wouldn’t be so bad (choking hazard aside!), but then she repeatedly spits it out into her hand, looks at it, then puts it back in her mouth-EW!!  Not sure if she’s pretending it’s gum?  Or taking to heart all the many times I’ve told her to slow down and actually chew her food.  OR…she’s just being a toddler 😉 Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-1 Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-2In any case, she thinks it’s hilarious. Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-3 Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-4 Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-5Not as hilarious as running away from me.  That’s pretty much her most favorite game to play! Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-6 Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-7 Blog HM Faux Leather Jacket Il etait une fee Cardigan Hanna Andersson Black Velour Twirl Dress Mexx Booties-8On me…

Jacket- Doma (old, but similar here and less expensive here)
Sweater- Vince (Nordstrom Rack, sold out, similar here)
Boots- Born (thrifted, SO comfy, similar here in brown)
On Maya…
Jacket- H&M (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Il etait Une Fee (thrifted, but similar color here)
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)
Leggings- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Mexx (thrifted, but DYING over these here)
Keeping it Real…
Maya’s had a cold for the past few days.  She is still pretty happy go lucky, but just wants to cuddle and watch movies all day.  She even fell asleep on me this day, which never happens anymore!  It brought back so many memories of when she was a baby, and would sleep in my arms all the time!!  Part of me misses those days, so it’s nice to revisit them every once in a while.  Wish it wasn’t accompanied by her feeling crappy though.
I still think a little fresh air does a body good, so we have been doing little brief outtings here and there.
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Stripes and Wide Leg Denim

 I’m totally on the fence about these jeans.  I think that unless you are super tiny or have ridiculously long legs, wide leg denim needs to be worn with heels, or they are just not that flattering.  They are comfy though, and I wasn’t in the mood to wear skinnies.  I think I’ll keep them until I finally stop “holiday/stress indulging”  Because…it’s got.to.stop.SOON!

Anywho…Blog Zara Striped Sweatshirt J Brand Wide Leg Pink Convserse-1Blog Zara Striped Sweatshirt J Brand Wide Leg Pink Convserse-2 Blog Zara Striped Sweatshirt J Brand Wide Leg Pink Convserse-3Blog Zara Striped Sweatshirt J Brand Wide Leg Pink Convserse-6I loooooove the fog!!  I know I’ve mentioned that before, but just thought I’d mention it again 🙂 Blog Zara Striped Sweatshirt J Brand Wide Leg Pink Convserse-5 Blog Zara Striped Sweatshirt J Brand Wide Leg Pink Convserse-4Blog Levis Jean Jacket Hanna Anderson Tiered Dress Candy Heart Vans-1Blog Levis Jean Jacket Hanna Anderson Tiered Dress Candy Heart Vans-2Blog Levis Jean Jacket Hanna Anderson Tiered Dress Candy Heart Vans-3On me…

Top- Zara (sold out, similar here)
Jeans- J Brand (via Twice, similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Vans “Candy Hearts” (thrifted, but loving these silver heart ones here)

 Keeping it Real…
We took these last Friday, and I’ll be honest.  It wasn’t a banner day.  There were tears shed by both of us through out the day.  You know those days when one little thing after the other happens, and then you just can’t take anymore?  Yeah…that was Friday.  But thank goodness, Saturday brought a new day of good times had by all 🙂
Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

We are in clog heaven…

We had a completely random 60 degree day on Monday.  It was SO NICE!!!  Sadly, our day was jam packed, and we only had 30 minutes to play outside and take some pictures… ;{Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-1 Can we talk about how freaking adorable these clogs are??!!  And what’s even better?  They are totally comfortable!  Clogs really are the best mom shoe!  They allow you to wear a little bit of a heel, yet your feet don’t hurt and you can still chase play with your kids 😉  And they look adorable too-bonus!!

I was contacted by Sven Clogs after we posted and tagged them in a few shots on Instagram from the post I did a few weeks ago.  She said she loved the pictures and wanted to send Maya and me some clogs as a thank you.  WHAAAT??!!  I couldn’t believe it!!!  I went to their site, and fell into the rabbit hole of cute clogs.  Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-2The attention to detail is beyond gorgeous.  I got the medium height ones with the bendable base, which is what makes them so incredibly comfortable.  The vintage clogs I wore in the other post are ridiculously cute (you will see me in them again next week…), but I have to admit…the wooden base isn’t as comfy as these are.  I have to kick them off the minute I walk in the door, unlike these.  I wore them all day!Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-3- Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-3Haha.  Peace out!

Or…possibly reprimanding me.  She has become the total manners police.  It’s kind of funny.  “Mommy, that’s not good manners!”  or “Mommy, you said a bad word!”  Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I have…well, I like to curse.  BUT…I really try very hard not to in front of the kids.  So, if I say “Shut up!” in an Elaine way, not a mean way, Maya still says that’s bad manners 🙂  Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-4 Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-5 Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-6 Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-7 Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-9And I’m dying over Maya’s!  SHE loves them too!  She wanted to wear them the minute we took them out of the box, and was so excited when I said we were going to wear them this day.Blog See by Chloe White Boho Vince destroyed Skinny Jeans Sven Lacy Clog-10Oh, and I’d like to take a moment to thank that ship for being perfectly coordinated with our outfits hahaha. 🙂Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-1Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-2Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-3Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-4Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-5Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-6Every time we come to this park, Maya loves to get on top of this little ledge and jump off over and over and over.  I was a liiiiittle nervous about her jumping with clogs.  I wasn’t sure if she would twist her ankle with the little bit of heel it has.  I was trying to talk her down and say that maybe it wasn’t a good idea to jump.  All I got was a “Shhhhhh”

No idea where she gets it… 😉Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-7And so she jumped!Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-8And she didn’t twist her ankle.  So, she jumped again, and again, and again.Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-9Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-10Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-11And then…it was time to go pick up her brother.Blog Gap Denim Vest HM Red Zip Dress Levis Jeggings Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-12On me…

Top- See by Chloe (ebay, similar here and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Vestt- Gap (jacket that I cut the sleeves off of (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- H&M (thrifted)
Jeggings- Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Since we only had a limited time, I was kind of rushed and didn’t have time to really check what pictures I was getting.  There was also a guy at the end of the pier with us, and that always makes me feel like a big nerd.  ANYWHO, can I just say how sad I was when I got home and realized I totally messed up the focus on this shot?  There were a bunch of cute ones that we took that were all this fuzzy.  BOO!!! 😦
Blog OuttakeA HUGE thank you to Sven Clogs!  We are beyond grateful, and we LOVE THEM!!  All that said…generous gift aside.  All my views on them are totally genuine and have nothing to do with the fact that they were given to us.  If they were horribly uncomfortable, I would have just kept my mouth shut and said thank you 😉
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Boyfriend Sweaters + Plaid

 Obviously, since I only post 3 days a week, there are a lot of outfits and outtings that go undocumented.  That also means there are a lot of REPEAT outfit that go unseen/undocumented ;}  I wore this outfit the other weekend, and the Huz was like “Ooooh, I like that shirt on you!”  Um, really?!  Although, I guess there’s something about an oversized man’s shirt on a woman, no?  Anywho…it got repeated and duly documented 🙂Blog Zara Boyfriend Cardi Levis Plaid Edyson Sloan Nine West Booties-1 Blog Zara Boyfriend Cardi Levis Plaid Edyson Sloan Nine West Booties-2 Blog Zara Boyfriend Cardi Levis Plaid Edyson Sloan Nine West Booties-3 Blog Zara Boyfriend Cardi Levis Plaid Edyson Sloan Nine West Booties-4Don’t let the sunshine fool you.  It was COLD.  All Maya wanted to do was snuggle and then go home. Blog Zara Boyfriend Cardi Levis Plaid Edyson Sloan Nine West Booties-5Ok, and eat her snack 🙂Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-1So, we went home and then walked to Meme and BOPO’s house for a quick visit. Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-2 Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-3 Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-4 Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-5There was something about the dead vines.  The color with her sweater and the pop of pink?  Loved it! Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-6 Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-7“Mmm-my.  I pcked uh lfff fr you”  Translate- “Mommy, I picked a leaf for you.” 😉 Blog Brown Fishermans Sweater Naartjie Pink Tunic Joe's Jeans Boyfriend Self Esteem Booties-8On me…

Sweater- Zara (last year, similar on sale here)
Top- Levi’s (thrifted from the men’s section, similar here)
Jeans- Edyson “sloan” deconstructed skinny  (thrifted, sold out, but similar here)
Boots- Nine West  (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Sweater- Grand Knitwear (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Naartjie (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Self Esteem  (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…

I have to admit that it’s really hard for me to battle the war against photographer and mom at times.  There are so many images and places that I want to shoot, but ultimately, I have to listen to what Maya wants.  Where she wants to go.  Because…that is the entire point, no?  Ok, not the entire point, because a big part of this for me is letting my creative juices flow.  BUT…a lot of times the two of those don’t mix, and that’s ok.   I’d much rather have a “happy Maya” than my dream shot, because let’s be real.  I won’t get my dream shot if she’s not happy!! 🙂

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Moto Boots, Plaid, and Playing in the Woods

 I often wish I could tag posts that are my favorites.  Like…ones that I completely overshare on and want to remember.  I’m guessing I could create a “favorites” button?  Ok…duh. Guessing I’ll do that!  In any case.  This would be one of those 🙂

And, this scarf that I’m wearing?  It might just be a baby blanket that I thrifted for a few dollars for my newborn shoots!  Hahaha.  I was looking at scarves for a post one time, and ran across a scarf that I thought was really cool.  Then, I realized…it looked a LOT like a baby blanket I had.  So…how’s that for thinking outside the box for fashion?  Baby blanket as a scarf?  YES!Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-1 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-2 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-3 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-4 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-5 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-6 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-7 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-8 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-9 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-10 Blog Zara Hankerchief Tee Genetic Denim The Twig Rag and Bone Moto Boots-11Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-1Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-2Checking out the birds chirping… 🙂Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-3Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-4Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-5As an fyi…between the picture above and the picture below was the “keeping it real” at the bottom.  It came out of nowhere!!  It was weird, and then…it passed.  Thank GOD!  And why?  Because I saw some poop on the ground, pointed it out to her, and she started poking it with the stick.  And guess what?  I let her hahaha.  Because seeing her have fun is worth a poopy stick 😉
Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-6
Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-7Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-8Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-9Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-10Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-11Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-12Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-13Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-15Blog Janie and Jack Faux Fur Vest Levis Plaid Top DL1961 Harper BabyQuiz Suede Boots-14On me…

Scarf- Baby Blanket haha (thrifted, similar look here)
Top- Zara (Still available on sale in navy here)
Jeans- Genetic Denim “The Twig in Strip” (ebay, similar here)
Boots- Rag and Bone (Nordstrom Rack for $111!!, in all black here)
On Maya…
Vest- Janie and Jack (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- DL1961 “Harper” (C/O)

Boots- Baby Quiz (thrifted, similar here)

 Keeping it Real…

 So…this entire shoot was NOT all laughter and sunshine!  About 15 minutes in, Maya takes off running down the path.  I started to run after her, and got a big “NO!!!  YOU STAY BACK THERE!”Blog outtake 1
And then the HOWLING began.  Yes, I took a picture ;}  Then…I put the camera away and walked sloooooowly towards her.  Every step I took towards here made her howl even harder and she started to run again.  I stopped.  She stopped.  I kept approaching her as if she were a spooked animal, and…she let me, but was still sobbing.  I couldn’t get it out of her why.  Then I noticed the poop on the ground.  The kid thinks saying poop is hilarious, so I pointed it out to her and said “Look at that POOP!!”  And then the tears were gone, and the hysterical laughing began.  I still have no idea what happened, but I’ve never been sooooo glad for POOP! 🙂Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Chunky Knits, Leather Leggings, and…a Fairy Princess!

Here’s the 3rd pair of leather pants I SCORED on eBay over the holidays.  The trifecta of leather!  These weren’t quite 95%+ off like the other ones, but…85% off was good enough for me to pull the trigger and they are sooooo comfy!  I love the gray color too!Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-1 Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-2 Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-3Little photography lesson-for those that are wondering.  The image above is a little hazy, because I had my camera farther back and the sun was hitting the lens.  Closer up, below, both myself and the camera were fully in the shade, so no sun flare.  I kind of like the hazy look sometimes, but for details, it’s nice to get the crisp image. Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-4I had a shoot scheduled for this day, and my parents were all set to pick Maya up from preschool.  Well, the baby got sick, so my shoot got rescheduled.  Maya was so excited to go over to Meme and BOPO’s house that we decided to still have her go over there.  I got to get some work done, so it was an all around win.

When I walked over to pick her up…I found a Fairy Princess!!  I seriously almost died from the cuteness overload, and Maya was so freaking excited!  Of course fairies need to fly 😉 Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-5 Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-6She was in a total kisser bug moon (see proof of this in the video at the end :)) Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-7 Blog Zara Chuncky Tie Back Sweater Vince Skinny Crop Leather leggings Coastal Sam Edelman Petty Booties-8It wasn’t even 50 degrees, so I wasn’t sure how Maya would do in her Fairy Princess outfit outside.  Well, she just ran around non stop, so no problem staying warm 🙂Blog Fairy Costume-1 Blog Fairy Costume-2 Blog Fairy Costume-3 Blog Fairy Costume-4 Blog Fairy Costume-5 Blog Fairy Costume-6 Blog Fairy Costume-7 Blog Fairy Costume-8 Blog Fairy Costume-9 Blog Fairy Costume-10 Blog Fairy Costume-11On me…

Boots- Sam Edelman “Petty Suede Boots” (thrifted for $8.40!!!)
On Maya…
Costume- Purchased by Meme and BOPO 🙂
Keeping it Real…
My dad was nice enough to take a few videos while we were shooting.  I LOVE THEM!!  I love that it shows how much fun we have, and I love that it shows what the scenario really looks like.  We took the pictures in the alley behind my parents house.  There was mixed sun and shade, garbage and recycling cans, and cars lining the way.  The beauty of the crop 😉
So…here we are {I don’t think the video can be seen on your phone 😦 }

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

dit-elle-Lauren

A few pics before work…

 I actually wasn’t planning on taking pics this day, but my clients were running 15 minutes behind, and the weather was nice so…  Here’s a comfy work outfit 🙂Blog Tahari Sweater Paige Jeans Pink Converse-1I’ve been really wanting to get a shot of Maya jumping in mid air into my arms.  It’s one of her favorite things to do.  The only problem is that she really loves to take a running start.  That’s a liiiiittle harder to capture with the self timer and tripod!  I’m still counting this as a success 😉Blog Tahari Sweater Paige Jeans Pink Converse-3 Blog Tahari Sweater Paige Jeans Pink Converse-4 Blog Tahari Sweater Paige Jeans Pink Converse-5Blog Levis Jacket Tea Tee Hudson Purple Toddler Skinny Jeans Black Converse-1Blog Levis Jacket Tea Tee Hudson Purple Toddler Skinny Jeans Black Converse-2She’s now obsessed with jumping and seeing her shadow jump!Blog Levis Jacket Tea Tee Hudson Purple Toddler Skinny Jeans Black Converse-3Blog Levis Jacket Tea Tee Hudson Purple Toddler Skinny Jeans Black Converse-4Blog Levis Jacket Tea Tee Hudson Purple Toddler Skinny Jeans Black Converse-5Blog Levis Jacket Tea Tee Hudson Purple Toddler Skinny Jeans Black Converse-6Blog Levis Jacket Tea Tee Hudson Purple Toddler Skinny Jeans Black Converse-7On me…

Sweater- Tahari (from DeepStyle, love these here and  here)
Top- Top-StyleMint
Jeans- Paige (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Tea (thrifted)
Jeans- Hudson (eBay, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Not much in the keeping it real category… I had almost an entire month off from work, and it was soooooo nice to get caught up on so many “to do” lists!!  I’ve had 3 shoots though this week, and…that’s kind of nice too 🙂
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Before and After Work…

 I had a corporate shoot over at Expedia last week, so I got a liiiiittle more dressed up that I do on the daily.  One of the coolest parts about working with Expedia is how much fun I have.  You wouldn’t normally think “Headshots and Fun” in the same sentence, but every single person I’ve met there has been so fun to work with.  They are a little more casual, so I get to wear fun stuff (aka overall WIN in my book!)

Maya had preschool, and I walked her over to my parents afterwards so they could hang with her while I went to work.  I only had a few minutes in between, so I just ran outside really quick to snap a few pics.Blog BCBG Tribal Cardigan Zara Tee DL1961 Emma Riker 67 Booties Converse-1 Blog BCBG Tribal Cardigan Zara Tee DL1961 Emma Riker 67 Booties Converse-2 Blog BCBG Tribal Cardigan Zara Tee DL1961 Emma Riker 67 Booties Converse-3After my shoot, I went to go pick Maya up.  She was only wanting to hold my hand the entire way home, so…not many pics of just her.  Totally ok with that 😉  She’s making sure my dad is coming (he followed us back to grab some stuff he had left behind at our house while helping me put together a shelf in Maya’s room).Blog GapKids Green Parka Crewcuts Gray Dropwaist Dress SpaceShip Airwalks-1Blog GapKids Green Parka Crewcuts Gray Dropwaist Dress SpaceShip Airwalks-2My dad snapped these of us.  🙂Blog BCBG Tribal Cardigan Zara Tee DL1961 Emma Riker 67 Booties Converse-21Blog BCBG Tribal Cardigan Zara Tee DL1961 Emma Riker 67 Booties Converse-22Toddler aerobics 🙂Blog BCBG Tribal Cardigan Zara Tee DL1961 Emma Riker 67 Booties Converse-23On me…

Top- Zara (old, similar here)
Jeans- DL1961 “Emma” in Riker (ebay score!)

Boots- SixtySeven “Blake” Bootie (Nordstom Rack, sold out, loving these)

On Maya…
Jacket- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- CrewCuts (thrifted, but love this here)
Leggings- Carter’s (old, part of a set)
Shoes- Airwalks (thrifted, her’s have space ships on them :), but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
“No pictures!  Hold your hand Mommy!!!”
Not going to argue with that! 🙂Blog Outtake

dit-elle-Lauren

Leather and Layers…

 Our weather really can’t make up it’s mind, and the temps can change DRASTICALLY if you are in the shade vs being in the sun.  I mean, duh, but…BRRRRR!!!  That also means you might be sweating one minute and then teeth chattering the next.  All this just means…layers, layers, layers!  Which is good, because I’m just feeling little fluffier lately, since I’ve continued the holiday overindulging way past the holidays ;{Blog Vintage leather Jacket StyleMint Carrington Sweater Destroyed Levis 514 Cafe Noire Boots-1 Blog Vintage leather Jacket StyleMint Carrington Sweater Destroyed Levis 514 Cafe Noire Boots-2 Blog Vintage leather Jacket StyleMint Carrington Sweater Destroyed Levis 514 Cafe Noire Boots-3 Blog Vintage leather Jacket StyleMint Carrington Sweater Destroyed Levis 514 Cafe Noire Boots-4OMG!!  Her face in this next one?  I want to eat her up!!! Blog Vintage leather Jacket StyleMint Carrington Sweater Destroyed Levis 514 Cafe Noire Boots-5Practicing our “Blogger Pose” or…pretending we are flamingos?

You decide 😉Blog Vintage leather Jacket StyleMint Carrington Sweater Destroyed Levis 514 Cafe Noire Boots-6I mean…how CUTE ARE THESE??!!  Scored them for $4.25 at the thrift store, and they looked like they’d never been worn!Blog Brown Circo Faux Leather Old Navy Cardigan Overalls GapKids Tee Fuzzy Puppy Converse-Blog Circo Faux Leather Old Navy Cardigan Overalls GapKids Tee Fuzzy Puppy Converse-1Hahahaha.  Kung Fu Panda!  { You’re welcome 🙂 }Blog Circo Faux Leather Old Navy Cardigan Overalls GapKids Tee Fuzzy Puppy Converse-2 Blog Circo Faux Leather Old Navy Cardigan Overalls GapKids Tee Fuzzy Puppy Converse-3 Blog Circo Faux Leather Old Navy Cardigan Overalls GapKids Tee Fuzzy Puppy Converse-4Omg, her face on this next one kills me.  It’s like a cheesy toothpaste commercial-DING! 😉 Blog Circo Faux Leather Old Navy Cardigan Overalls GapKids Tee Fuzzy Puppy Converse-5On me…

Jacket- Vintage (similar here, and less expensive here)
Sweater- StyleMint “Carrington” on sale  now!
Top- no tag?  from Nordstrom Rack a while ago, similar here.
Jeans- Levi’s 514 (thrifted, similar non destroyed here)
Boots- Cafe Noire (thrifted, but similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Circo (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Overalls- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Yeah, this was when we were in the shade and she was cold.  We quickly went out to the path and, well, you saw how happy she was once she was in the sun 🙂Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren