Category Archives: Misc Maya

Kimonos and cut offs…

 Really, is there anything hotter this summer?  I love throwing on a chunky cardigan in the summer, and kimonos are just the summer version of that!  I scored this fun fringe one at Nordstrom Rack during their “Clear the Rack” sale.  I love that it can totally be dressed up, yet (obviously!) dressed down for a night at the beach.Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-1 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-2 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-3At first I was totally bummed that I cut off half of Maya (the downside to the self timer and tripod), but I kind of like it…I’m calling it a creative crop 🙂 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-4 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-5 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-6I know I’m biased, but could she be any cuter??  I think NO!!!Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-1Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-2Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-3Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-4Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-5Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-6On me…

Kimono- ASTR (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)
Top- H&M
Jeans- Current Elliott (ebay, sold out, but similar here, here)
Flip Flops- Havaianas
On Maya…
Top- Mini Boden (thrifted)
Jeans- Levi’s (thrifted, and cut off by me)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Hi low, hi low, it’s off to work I go…

 I had another corporate shoot today, so this is not my typical “mom uniform” 🙂  And… for all those natural curly women (or men!) out there, you’ll totally understand this…curly hair don’t care!  I really never know what’s going to happen with my hair when I wear it curly and it decided to go big or go home today!Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-1 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-2 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-3 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-4 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-5 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-6 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-7Blog Island 7FAM Grey Kidgets Sneakers-1Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-2Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-3Oh, there’s daddy!!Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-4…and he has my trike!!!Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-5Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-6On me…

Top- H&M (old, similar here)
Jeans- J Brand “Super Skinny Coated Steal” (similar)
Boots- Circa Joan & David (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Top- Island 9 thrifted)
Jeans-7FAM (eBay, similar here in blue and here gray)
Shoes- Kidgets (thrifted)
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Father’s Day down at the beach…

 The weather called for on and off rain, but we decided to wing it and head down the the beach for some Father’s day Fun.  We totally lucked out.  It sprinkled for about 10 minutes right in the middle, but overall was totally nice.  I think had it been sunny, the beach would have been ridiculously crowded.  After I got a bunch of pics of the Huz and kids playing frisbee and catch, he got a few of me and Maya 🙂Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-1 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-2 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-3Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-1This is her wanting to play frisbee haha 🙂Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-2Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-3“Wait for me!!”Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-4Not too bad!!!Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-5Yes, you should be impressed with her “splits”, except know that she really was trying to kick me 😦 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-4 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-5 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-6 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-7 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-8 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-9The beach is rough… 😉 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-10On me…

Sweater- The Oxford Trunk $5!! (sold, out, but love this one)
Sunglasses- thrifted for $2!!
Jeans- DL1961 “Emma” (ebay)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
On Maya…
Jacket- Circo (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
(The Huz took all pictures of me and me with Maya 🙂 )

dit-elle-Lauren

Comfy Summer Neutrals…

 I had a newborn shoot earlier in the day, so I had to be comfortable.  These Joe’s Jeans are super stretchy, yet don’t stretch out-LOVE THAT!!  Also love that I scooped them up at the thrift store for $15 (more than I’d usually pay, but I knew I’d get some good use out of them this summer!)  Plus, they are a medium rise, so no flashing as you bend over 😉Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-1I know that Birkenstocks are all the rage right now (and yes, I have a few pairs…), but Havaianas will always be my go to comfortable summer shoe.  I remember thinking it was ridiculous to pay $20 for rubber flip flops, but there is something about the rubber in these!  They don’t rub your feet, and are so comfy!!Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-2 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-3 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-4 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-5 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-6Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-1Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-2Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-3Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-4Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-5Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-6Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-7On me…

Sweater- Design History (old, but similar here)
Top- H&M
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans “The Skinny” (thrifted, but similar here in blue, color here, less expensive here)
Flip Flops- Havaianas
On Maya…
Top/Dress- Gap (thrifted, but love this here)
Bloomers- B Nature (via Zulily)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Not going to lie.  Sometimes it’s nice to get away during the week and work.  Not only to get my creative juices flowing (and make money!), but also to have a little break from the Peanut.  I love missing her and being so excited to go get her from my parents house!  That is…until she throws a fit about leaving haha.  I think it’s so hard to leave our little ones, but it’s also good for both Mama and babe!
Big thank you to my parents for playing with Maya for most of the day!!
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Denim Moto Jacket

 Pretty sure I will be wearing this fun jacket a lot this summer.  Love that it looks like a leather jacket, but in a neutral light denim.Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-1e Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-2 Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-3 Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-4 Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-5 Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-6 Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-7 Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-8Um, could she have had any more fun?  Nope!  This is one of the biggest reasons I thrift most of her clothes.  So, she can run around, and I don’t care!  Ok, and I love the thrill of the hunt/score haha.Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-9On me…

Jacket- Rhyme & Echo (similar here, less expensive here and more expensive here)
Top- Banana Republic (old, similar here)
Jeans- J Brand Coated Agnes  (ebay, sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
On Maya…
Sweater- Old Navy  (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Gap  (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
I mentioned in an earlier post that Maya is totally into squeezing my cheeks.  Not really sure where it came from, but usually she says “Awe, nice…”  But a lot of times, it’s not so nice!  This was after a particularly hard squeeze :/  Blog Rhyme and Echo Banana Republic J Brand Agnes Converse-10
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

A little leopard here, a little leopard there…

 I was feeling lazy and may or may not have overindulge on Saturday, so Sunday’s outfit was comfy and loose 🙂Blog HM Tank Blank NYC Shredded Wheat Boyfriend MIA leopard sandals-1 Blog HM Tank Blank NYC Shredded Wheat Boyfriend MIA leopard sandals-2 Blog HM Tank Blank NYC Shredded Wheat Boyfriend MIA leopard sandals-3 Blog HM Tank Blank NYC Shredded Wheat Boyfriend MIA leopard sandals-4 Blog HM Tank Blank NYC Shredded Wheat Boyfriend MIA leopard sandals-5 Blog HM Tank Blank NYC Shredded Wheat Boyfriend MIA leopard sandals-6 Blog HM Tank Blank NYC Shredded Wheat Boyfriend MIA leopard sandals-7Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-1Yup, shushing me… Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-2 Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-3Practicing her “donkey kick” or…a new yoga move 🙂 Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-4 Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-5Then the Huz drove by 🙂 Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-6 Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-7 Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-8Seriously, can we talk about how cute these boots are??!  I got them for $3.99 at Value Village the other day.  I came home to look them up…$60!!  I love them!Blog Gap Dress Leopard Leggings Gucio Boots-9On me…

Top- H&M
Jeans- Blank NYC “The Shredded Wheat” (ebay, similar here, here and less expensive here)
Sandals- MIA (Funky Jane’s Consignment Store, similar here)
On Maya…
Top/Dress- Gap (thrifted)
Leggings- Zulily
Shoes- Gucio (thrifted, but can buy here)
Keeping it Real…
Nothing much to keep real here.  The Huz was back this weekend after being gone for 6 days, so it was a great weekend 🙂
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

A Little Boho to Work, a Little Boho to Play…

 I’m starting to get busier with work.  I feel SO incredibly lucky to “work” doing something I love.  Also lucky that I get to basically still stay home with Maya everyday, and usually just leave to work here and there on the weekends (editing while she naps).  Lately, I’ve been doing more corporate shoots, which happen during the week (HUGE thank you to my parents for watching the Peanut!!).  Corporate usually means I have to dress up a little more than I would if I were traipsing around a park with a couple or family.

Here’s what I wore the other day to go shoot the super fun people at Expedia (seriously, I’ve been out there 4 times and everyone is so fun!).

Blog Zara Boho Top Joes Jeans Nine West Booties-1I LOVE this top.  I got it on sale from Zara this past winter.  It’s an XL, which is the only size they had left.  I think it’s supposed to be more of a regular top, but I love it as a tunic!

Blog Zara Boho Top Joes Jeans Nine West Booties-2And…yes, I’m wearing these boots again.  They are so comfy!! Blog Zara Boho Top Joes Jeans Nine West Booties-3 Blog Zara Boho Top Joes Jeans Nine West Booties-4 Blog Zara Boho Top Joes Jeans Nine West Booties-5 Blog Zara Boho Top Joes Jeans Nine West Booties-6Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-8Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-7Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-6Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-5Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-4Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-3Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-2Blog Maya 138 Weeks SweetGirl Ombre Dress Old Navy Sandals-1On me…

Top- Zara (last winter, LOVE this here)
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, similar here, and less expensive here)
Boots- Nine West (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Top- (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Sweet Girl Shop (Instagram Flash sale!)
Shoes- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)

 

Keeping it Real…
I may have had a big glass of wine before shooting these.  Hey, it had been a long day 😉
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

A much needed night by the beach…

I’ll explain more in the “keeping it real”, but suffice to say…we both needed some fun and laughter down by the beach.Blog Trouve Zip Sweater Goldsign Frontier Black Converse-1 Blog Trouve Zip Sweater Goldsign Frontier Black Converse-2 Blog Trouve Zip Sweater Goldsign Frontier Black Converse-3If you follow us on Instagram, then this is a repeat.  One of my favorite pics I’ve taken of us thus far.  SO HER.  Open mouth laugh.  She gets that from me 😉 Blog Trouve Zip Sweater Goldsign Frontier Black Converse-4Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-1Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-2Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-3Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-4Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-5No, she couldn’t be any cuter.  And THIS is why I love pictures.  Am I remembering when she threw sand/rocks at me?  NO.  I’m remembering this joy…Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-6Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-7Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-8Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-9On me…

Sweater- Trouve (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)
Jeans- Goldsign “Frontier” (similar here and less expensive here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
On Maya…
Shirt- Paper Denim & Cloth (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Circo (last summer, similar here)
Jeans- Gap distressed by me (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…Blog Maya 139 weeks Paper Denim Cloth Gap Converse-10
 So, for those of you that have kids.  Or for those that don’t!  Sick kids are no joke.  I mean NONE of us feel/act great when we are sick, so imagine if you didn’t have full communication skills?  Yeah, that’s a kid being sick.  I wouldn’t wish it on anyone!  Sooooo, that’s been us the last few days.  Maya is normally a super sweet kid.  Like, I feel guilty about how lucky we got.  UNTIL…she gets sick.  It’s like all the terrible two’s come flying at me full force with no warning.  And I want to either escape (thank you mom and dad-the Huz is traveling a lot) or drink every night… 😦   OR…escape to the beach with the Peanut for some fun.  Yeah, that’s probably the best idea 🙂
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Consignment Stores = Getting clothes for FREE! :)

 I love going into Funky Jane’s, my local consignment store, to drop stuff off, and having her tell me I have a credit to spend.  Some times I’ll take the check, but I like the idea of giving the business back to her too.  Then…I get clothes for free (kind of ;))

I love this shirtdress by Joe’s Jeans.  So easy to just throw on in the summer.  I wasn’t sure if it was too short, but I think I like it with the slip underneath?  I might just tie it and use it as a shirt too.  Or…unbutton a few on the bottom and wear it as a long tunic over white skinnies!  Retailed for $138, consignment price $19, my price $0 😉Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-1 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-2Got this bag too, for less than $20 (I mean free! :)).  Retailed for probably $300+ Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-3 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-6And these shoes???  How fun!  I probably wouldn’t have spent full price on these, because they are a little too trendy, but for $9/Free, I was all over them.  And, honestly, now I totally love them! Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-7 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-8 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-9Seriously, is Maya the only toddler that in 2.3 seconds dumps out all the bubbles? Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-10 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-11 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-12 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-13 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-14My mom got her this headdress, and she loves it!  “Look, it’s like a horse!” Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-15 Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-16And…haha.  I tried a little something fun.  Seriously, when did she become a teenager!!? Blog Joes Jeans Shirtdress Steve Madden Genevvaa Rafe Purse-17On me…

Slip- Old
Purse- Rafe NY (sold out)
On Maya…
Top- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Rock & Republic (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Minnetonka (thrifted, similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Maya’s been fighting a cold the last few days, and has been a bit of a cranky pants.  The only thing that makes it even remotely worth it is all the extra sleepy snuggling…
(all pictures of me and me with Maya taken by my Mom and Dad :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Nordstrom Rack // Clear the Rack haul :)

 I love Nordstrom Rack on any given day, but when they have their “Clear the Rack” where all red tag clearance is an additional 25% off?  DANGEROUS!!  Plus, I had $20 Nordstrom Bucks to spend from the last one.  Basically, I had to go and buy some stuff :}

This Free People top?  $12!!Blog Free People Top Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed SixtySeven Booties-1 Blog Free People Top Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed SixtySeven Booties-2 Blog Free People Top Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed SixtySeven Booties-3These booties?  $26, down from $180!!! Blog Free People Top Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed SixtySeven Booties-4She’s obsessed with jumping off things.  I’m trying to teach her that she has to say “I’m jumping!  Catch me!!” before she jumps, mainly because I’m the only one that knows she’s going to jump the minute she gets to the edge of something.  She’s done a face plant a few times when she caught other people unaware, but THANKFULLY they weren’t that high up… She’s jumping off a little rock here. The Huz got this pic 🙂Blog Free People Top Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed SixtySeven Booties-13 Blog Maya 137 Weeks BW Gap Yellow Sevens Sperry-1 Blog Maya 137 Weeks BW Gap Yellow Sevens Sperry-3 Blog Maya 137 Weeks BW Gap Yellow Sevens Sperry-4Flirting with our neighbor 🙂Blog Maya 137 Weeks BW Gap Yellow Sevens Sperry-2 Blog Maya 137 Weeks BW Gap Yellow Sevens Sperry-6Blog Maya 137 Weeks BW Gap Yellow Sevens Sperry-5 On me…

Top- Free People (Nordstrom Rack-sold out, similar here)
Jeans- Current Elliott (ebay, similar here)
Boots- SixtySeven “Blake” Bootie (Nordstom Rack)
On Maya…
Top- Gap (gift, sold out, but similar short sleeve here)
Jeans- 7 For All Mankind (boys 🙂 ebay)
Shoes- Sperry Top Sider (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Maya is in a total hitting phase.  NOT GOOD!!  Thankfully (I guess), she mostly only hits me… Usually it’s when I try and pick her up to take her away from something/to something.  Or, if she wants to get down, then that’s how she says it.  I hope she outgrows this phase SOON!!! 😦 Blog Maya 137 Weeks BW Gap Yellow Sevens Sperry-7
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren