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Joie Peasant Blouse 3 ways… Day 2

Yesterday, I paired this Joie top with slip on oxfords and a pair of DL 1961 jeans, for a comfortable day outfit.

Today, I wanted to show how I would wear it dressed up for a more work friendly outfit.

At first, all I did was throw on a pair of cropped navy pants.  It would work for the more casual work place, and the oxfords are great if you have to be on your feet (worn with these!)Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-1 Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-2 Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-3 Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-4 Then I added a belt to make it a little more structured and threw on some fun heels! Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-6 Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-7 Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-8 Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-9 Blog Joie Blouse Elevenses Khakis-10Here’s Maya’s take on a fun colorful belt.  As the weather gets colder, I’d add a little cardigan and tights!  Love using summer items all year round.1Maya94wksBrown-1On me…

Top- Joie (on sale!!)
Pants- Elevenses from Anthropologie.  (old, but similar style different color here)
Shoes (1)- Miss Sixty “Marlene” oxford (sold out, but you can still find them on eBay!)  Similar here. (2) Preview by Nordstrom (old, but similar here, and color combo here.)
Belt- Banana Repbublic (old, but similar here).
On Maya…
Top-Carter’s (romper worn as shirt)
Skirt- Xhiliration (from Target) thrifted, but similar here.
Boots- Faded Glory
Belt- Macy’s sold out, but loving this one here.
Super Mom tip-
I’m never afraid to buy warm weather clothing in the winter for either myself of Maya.  It’s usually on close out, and great for layering!
Tomorrow, I’ll show how I would wear this top as a more corporate work option.dit-elle-Lauren

Joie Peasant Blouse 3 ways… Day 1

I love having items in my wardrobe that can cross over from day to night.  Casual to work.  This blouse from Joie, does that perfectly.

The first way I’m wearing it is just day casual.  I might not take Maya to the park in this, since it’s white/and a little expensive, but it’s great for errands or apts.  Paired with slip on oxfords and another pair of DL 1961 jeans, this outfit could not be more comfortable!Blog Joie Blouse DL 1961 Jeans Miss Sixty Oxfords-1 Blog Joie Blouse DL 1961 Jeans Miss Sixty Oxfords-2I like to put colored/patterned tanks under sheer tops for a little modesty, pop of color, or fun boost to a neutral outfit. Blog Joie Blouse DL 1961 Jeans Miss Sixty Oxfords-3 Blog Joie Blouse DL 1961 Jeans Miss Sixty Oxfords-4 Blog Joie Blouse DL 1961 Jeans Miss Sixty Oxfords-6Maya’s take on the boho top and skinnies 🙂1Maya95wks Flower Top JeansOn me…

Top- Joie (on sale!!)
Jeans- DL 1961 Emma Legging  Don’t let the name fool you.  They are jeans, but with the usual 4 way stretch, they feel like leggings 🙂
Shoes- Miss Sixty “Marlene” oxford (sold out, but you can still find them on eBay!)  Similar here.
Tank- C & C California (old, but can find similar here.)

On Maya…

Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but dying over this one!)
Jeans-Gap
Shoes- Zulily They come up often, so save this search “Mariposa Slip on Shoe” ($6!!)
Super Mom Tip:
  I hate to iron, so whenever possible I spray items with a spray bottle (I add a few spritz of body spray in the bottle to make it smell good!).  I  either let the item hang dry or toss it in the dryer.  Voila-wrinkle free and smelling nice!  I always take a spray bottle when traveling too.
Tomorrow, I’ll show how I would wear this top as work casual. 🙂dit-elle-Lauren

Colored Denim…

When your daily uniform is t-shirt and jeans, you love when they come up with a variation on it!  Colored denim?  All over it!  And these Black Orchid jeans are unbelievably comfortable!!  They are so stretchy, that they feel like sweats, yet look like jeans.

Btw…this was taken right after it had been in the 70’s, then got windy/sprinkling (in case you thought I had a wind machine :)).  5 minutes after I took these…DOWNPOUR.  Yup, tis the season…

blogOrange Black Orchid Jeans White Top Pattern Swing Sweater-1I had one of those moments today where I thought “There are only a few more sunny days left in the year.  OMG, WHY have I been wearing the same two pairs of flip flops all summer???!!!  Why haven’t I worn the sandals I love??!!”  Love these shoes!  Oddly enough, I “save” them.  What’s up with that??!blogOrange Black Orchid Jeans White Top Pattern Swing Sweater-2blogOrange Black Orchid Jeans White Top Pattern Swing Sweater-3blogOrange Black Orchid Jeans White Top Pattern Swing Sweater-4Oh, and then the weather turned…And I looked for something cuddly.blogOrange Black Orchid Jeans White Top Pattern Swing Sweater-5blogOrange Black Orchid Jeans White Top Pattern Swing Sweater-6I didn’t dress Maya the same today, but…she has rocked colored denim on a number of occasions.  Here’s one that’s similar…1Maya96wksPolkaDotOrange-1
On me…

Top- (thrifted), but similar here or here, and loving this one here!
Jeans- Black Orchid (old), but find the brand here, similar color here (on sale!), and less expensive option here.
Shoes- Sand (0ld), but similar idea here and color here.
Sweater- Thrifted, but similar here (on sale!)
On Maya…
Top- OshKosh (Target sold out, but LOVE this long sleeve version here.)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here (on sale!)

White after Labor Day…of course!

I have a slight obsession with white jeans.  THAT is not exactly “mom friendly”, but we have stain remover, so I indulge my obsession every now and then and hope for the best.  It’s a good thing I have 4 or 5 (ok, maybe more) pairs…

This particular pair is DL 1961 Kate Slim Straight.  I talked about my love of DL 1961 jeans here.  Their 4 way stretch is SO comfortable!  I bought this particular pair over 2 years ago, when I was pregnant (I only wore stretchy non maternity jeans when I was preggers!)  They’re one size bigger than I normally wear now, but that just makes them kind of a skinny boyfriend fit 🙂blogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-1n

blogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-2nI like adding a little pop of color to a neutral outfit. blogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-3n blogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-4n

During these last days of summer/early fall the temperature changes pretty drastically over the course of the day.  Layering is key… blogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-6n BlogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-4 BlogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-5Am I the only mom that walks out of the house and 75% of the time realizes that I match my kid?  I like to buy clothes for Maya that I would wear, so I guess when I’m in the mood for something…it trickles down to her 🙂

So…  Chambray shirt with a pop of color (she picked the shoes)….who wore it best?? hahaBlogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-6Yeah, I agree.  She did 😉 BlogDL1961 White Grey Tank Jean Shirt-7On me…

Jeans- DL 1961 Kate Slim Straight (old, but denim version here.  Similar style (on sale!) here.

Tank- Target Long and Lean

Jean shirt- Levi’s (very old) similar here.

Belt- Linea Pelle (old), but similar style here.  Color option here.

Shoes- Superga (on sale!).

On Maya…

Jean shirt- Thrifted (similar here)

Jeans- Old Navy (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Jack and Lilydit-elle-Lauren

StyleMint + J Brand + Leopard Flats “oh my!”

I got the rest of my box from StyleMint today, and I’m in love with everything!!  Total bonus…I got 3 free gifts!  I’m sure I’ll blog about those later 🙂  For now I’ll start with how I wore it for 90% of the day… Yup, with my Havaianas 🙂

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So the inseam on these J Brand jeans is a little long (even though I’m 5′ 8″, my legs are the size of someone who is at best 5′ 6″).  At first I thought I couldn’t make them work, but then…I kind of like them a little unzipped.  Thoughts?? BlogBrownStyleMintJBrandZippers-2Then I decided to dress the outfit up a little… The laugh would be due to a car driving by wondering what the paparazzi was for 🙂 BlogBrownStyleMintJBrandZippers-3blogBrownStyleMintJBrandZippers-17 blogBrownStyleMintJBrandZippers-19 Both of these are totally suitable for hangingout/chasing (which happened right before this was taken) your children. blogBrownStyleMintJBrandZippers-28blogBrownStyleMintJBrandZippers-33Blog-1 On me…

Top-StyleMint Rosebud T (on sale!)
Shoes-(1) Havaianas then (2)  (thrifted) but similar here and cheaper here.


On Maya…

Top- Gap (eBay, but LOVE this one)
Jeans- Old Navy (little big, so rolled to look like boyfriend jeans)
Shoes- Old Navy (eBay, but similar here.)
Belt- Thrifted, but similar here.

dit-elle-Lauren