Keeping it simple…

Day 22 of the StyleChallenge was keep it simple with skinnies and a sweater.  Well, that was pretty much my daily uniform before this challenge!  Plus, it was totally sunny again, so I amended the challenge and kept it simple with skinnies and top. 🙂blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-1 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-2These Cole Haan shoes have a little bit of a wedge, but are SO comfy because they have Nike Air cushioning. blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-3 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-4Oh, you know…just saying hi to our neighbor 🙂 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-5 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-6Another stick! 😉 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-7 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-8 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-9 blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-10 Other Style Challenge Days here…

Wear something you haven’t worn in 6 months

Mix at least two textures into your look and…and…Focus on your jewelry

Wear a bold print.

Wear a color  you haven’t worn in a while.

Dress down your favorite LBD

Denim on denim (just linking back to a post I recently did on this one)

Test out a new tuck

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Top- Zara (sold out, LOVE this here)
Shoes- Cole Haan (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Top- Gymboree (thrifted, and it miiight be a pj top :))
Tutu- Kids Corner (thrifted, similar here)
Leggings- Zulily
Shoes-Zulily
Keeping it Real…
Sometimes we forget to pull our shirts down 🙂blog ZaraTop DL1961 Emma Cole Haan-11
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))dit-elle-Lauren

Dressing up your destroyed jeans for the weekend…

Here’s another Challenge that fell under two categories 🙂  Dressing up distressed jeans, and incorporating an office appropriate blouse into your weekend look.Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-1 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-2 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-3 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-4Someone was a little excited to have her frog in the picture.  🙂 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-5 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-6 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-7 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-8 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-9 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-10 Blog Joie Top 7FAM Jeans Airwalk Slipons-11Other Style Challenge Days here…

Focus on your jewelry/Wear two textures together

Wear a color  you haven’t worn in a while.

Dress down your favorite LBD

Denim on denim (just linking back to a post I recently did on this one)

Test out a new tuck

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Top- Joie (Old, similar here)
Belt- H&M (old, similar here)
Jeans-Jeans- 7 for All Mankind (Thrifted 2 sizes bigger than my normal size=boyfriend jeans :))
Bracelets- Gorjana and Cartier

Shoess- Airwalk (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…
Sweater- (thrifted, vintage)
Jeans- Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but these are fun)
Keeping it Real…
I don’t really have any keeping it real from this set… To be honest, I took these really quick before I left for a shoot, so there wasn’t a lot of time.  Thankfully Maya cooperated (thank you frog) 🙂

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

Sunshine, a kimono and…sandals!!! YAY!

So, I mixed two more challenges into today again.  Cheating?  I don’t think so… 🙂

Day 5: Change out your handbag, and Day 8; Break out an item you haven’t worn in at least six months.

I think my saving grace is that they were NOT the same thing!  But…it was sunny, so it was time to break out of the winter wear-woo hoo!!

To be honest.  I’ve never worn this kimono.  I’ve tried a few times, but it never seemed to work.  Today it did.  That said…I think I will save it for nights out, because I was constantly pulling it back over my shoulders as I was doing this and that.Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-1 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-2And OMG, SANDALS!!!  Oh, how I’ve missed you!!  It was kind of nice not caring if my toes were painted for 4 months, but I will gladly paint them (for a while haha :)) Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-3Here’s the 2nd challenge.  Swap out your handbag.  Or…in a mom’s case- big a** bag!!  If you carry a traditional diaper bag or opt for a big bag that you dump everything in, we need a big bag.  Diapers, snacks, possible change of clothes, drinks, plus our stuff?!  I love this bag from Foley & Corinna!!  I may or may not have it in 3 colors :}  I originally splurged on it as a “briefcase” when I worked in the corporate world.  Then, it became my go to carry on.  Then…diaper bag!  LOVE IT!  Hence, me hunting various colors down on eBay, because I believe they are sold out? Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-4 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-5 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-6 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-7In case you were wondering…no, she could not be any cuter.  DYING!!! Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-8 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-9 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-10“Maya, can I have a hug?”  Followed by… Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-11 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-12 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-13 Blog Winter Kate Kimono HM Tank Genetic Denim ShoeMint Eila Sandal-14LOVE HER!!!!

Other Style Challenge Days here…

Mix at least two textures into your look and…and…Focus on your jewelry

Wear a bold print.

Wear a color  you haven’t worn in a while.

Dress down your favorite LBD

Denim on denim (just linking back to a post I recently did on this one)

Test out a new tuck

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Kimono- WinterKate (old, similar here and less expensive here)
Tank- H&M

Bag- Foley & Corinna (old, similar here)

On Maya…
Top- Cocoon (thrifted, but love this short sleeve one!)
Overalls- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Sanmi  (thrifted, similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Sometimes the self timer goes off at the wrong time 😉 hahaBlog Keeping it Real

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

Day to Night…

So, I know I’ve been on a roll with the style challenges, but I couldn’t make up mind on what this fit under, so it’s a mix of two haha.

Day 2: Mix at least two textures into your look and…Day 7: Focus on your jewelry.  And then my own challenge thrown in there Day Random: Go day to night 🙂

We actually had a 60 degree day here in Seattle, with NO RAIN!!!  That will not be the case for the next few days, but can you believe I’m wearing a tank top and not cold???  SO excited!

Honestly, the “day” part of this probably wouldn’t include all the necklaces, but I forgot to take them off ha!  So….let’s use our imagination.  Plain cream tank, amazing coated dark skinnies, and fun sneakers-WIN for the day chasing your toddler!Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -1 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -2Add a light sweater and heels/booties and you can go out at night!  Oh, I mean and add necklaces too 🙂 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -3 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -4 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -5 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -6 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -7 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -8This girl never met dirt she didn’t want to mess with… Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -9The only thing better than dirt?  Balloons! Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -10 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -11 Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -12Other Style Challenge Days here…

Wear a bold print.

Wear a color  you haven’t worn in a while.

Dress down your favorite LBD

Denim on denim (just linking back to a post I recently did on this one)

Test out a new tuck

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Sweater- Nordstrom (old, like 10+ years :})
Tank- StyleMint
Jeans- J Brand
Shoes- Coach (thrifted, and OMG are they comfy! Similar here)

Boots- Frye “Lisa Short Stitch” (eBay, sold out but similar here and here and less expensive here)

On Maya…
Cardigan- Retro Rags (Zulily)
Top- C&C California (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Crystal Vogue(Zulily)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)
Keeping it Real…

She’s got dirt to play with people…Blog Nordstrom Sweater StyleMint tank J Brand Coated Skinny -13(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))dit-elle-Lauren

Wear a Bold Print

Yes, I went back a few days in the challenge, to before I really committed. 🙂

It’s probably pretty obvious that I’m not a real “print” person.  The main reason for that being that I love keeping things for years (duh! haha)  It’s a lot easier to wear a solid item that you’ve had for 5+ years than to pull out a print that you’ve worn a few times.  People are more likely to think “Didn’t I see you in that here, here, and HERE??”  So…I keep my prints to a minimum, and make them simple.  That said, when I saw this top on eBay, for a steal…I had to get it. 🙂Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-1 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-2 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-3And these Converse for $5??!!  Literally before I went to the thrift store I said.  “The only real thing I want is a pair of black Converse.”  DONE!  They were a little sketchy, but a run through the washer, and they are perfect! Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-4 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-5Someone was a liiiiiiittle anxious to get down to the beach 🙂 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-6 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-7 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-8 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-9 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-10 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-12Nice arm Peanut!!!  Mommy is proud 🙂 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-13 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-14 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-15 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-16 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-17 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-18 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-19 Blog Vince Sweater CoreyLynnCalter Top Goldsign Jeans Converse-20 Other Style Challenge Days here…

Wear a color you haven’t worn in a while.

Dress down your favorite LBD

Denim on denim (just linking back to a post I recently did on this one)

Test out a new tuck

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Sweater- Vince (old, but similar here)
Top- CoreyLynnCalter (ebay, love this here)
Jeans- Goldsign destroyed by me (similar here, similar look here, and less expensive here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

On Maya…
 
Sweater- Vintage 1976, my grandmother hand knit it!
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Boots- Simply Petals  (thrifted, but similar here )
 
Keeping it Real…
 
Yes, that’s me in the same sweater, circa 1976 🙂
Family Pic 1976-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya….yes, that includes the family picture from 1976.  I learned from the best :))dit-elle-Lauren

WhoWhatWear 30 Day Wardrobe Challenge // Day 23 // Wear a Color You Have Not Worn in a While

So, I know I skipped a few days.  As we near the end of the 30 Challenge, I’m going to jump around to ones I haven’t done.  I’ll still include all 30 in my final post, but won’t blog them all as individual posts.  A) I have too many to catch up on, and B) That way I can slam through a few without Maya/while she’s sleeping 🙂

I tried a few things on for this one.  I don’t wear a lot of color, so the few things I tried on that I hadn’t worn in a while, well…there is a reason I haven’t worn them!  I didn’t want to put something on that I didn’t really like (ok, yes, that probably means I should add it to the donate pile!!).  Plus, I have to admit.  As much fun as I’ve been having mixing it up, I really just wanted to wear a sweater, skinnies, and boots (which btw, was today’s challenge haha!).  I still wanted to throw some color in there, so I went with a scarf.  Scarfs are such a great way to add some fun to a simple outfit, and you can always get them for cheap!  I always get scarves when I travel as souvenirs.  Got this one from Tanzania for less than $10, when I went there almost exactly 6 years ago!Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-1 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-2 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-3 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-4 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-5 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-6 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-7 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-8 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-9 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-10 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-11 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-12 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-13 Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-14 Other Style Challenge Days here…

Dress down your favorite LBD

Denim on denim (just linking back to a post I recently did on this one)

Test out a new tuck

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Scarf- Purchased on vacation (Tanzania)
Sweater- Zara
Jeans- Vince (thrifted, similar here and less expensive here)

Boots-Bought these 20 years ago. 😐  Similar here and here.

On Maya…
Vest- Koala Kids (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress-Gap (thrifted, loving this spring one here)
Leggings- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Luna (Zulily)
Keeping it Real…
Didn’t exactly get the self timer right on this one haha.  I was spinning her around, and she was laughing hysterically!  Got it on the laughing one up top though 🙂
Blog Zara Sweater Vince Destroyed Skinnies Lace Up Boots-15

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

WhoWhatWear 30 Day Wardrobe Challenge // Day 20 // Dress Down Your Favorite LBD

Another dress!!  Who’d a thunk?  I never would have worn this outfit if it weren’t for the challenge, but I kind of liked it.  There were a few windy moments, when I feared I flashed people, but I had on tights, so…oh well.  :}Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-1 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-2 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-3 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-4 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-5 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-6 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-7Looking both ways for cars.  SO CUTE!!  Safety first 🙂 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-8 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-9This is SUCH a classic Maya look.  We spotted my dad out for a walk (as we were on our way over to their house for a quick visit), and she’s asking him something.  🙂 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-10And of course…a stick 😉 Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-11Other Style Challenge Days here…

Denim on denim (just linking back to a post I recently did on this one)

Test out a new tuck

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Jacket- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here and if you want to splurge here)
Dress- Twenty8Twelve (old, but similar here)
Belt- Thrifted

Boots- Frye Harness (less expensive version here)

On Maya…
Jacket- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here and loving this one here)
Top-Gap (thrifted, similar striped one here)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, and distressed by me, similar here)
Boots- Simply Petals  (thrifted, but similar here )
Keeping it Real…

Again…another completely on purpose “artsy” shot 😉Blog StyleMint Jacket Twenty8Twelve Dress Frye Harness Boots-12(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))dit-elle-Lauren

WhoWhatWear 30 Day Wardrobe Challenge // Day 18 // Test out a new tuck

 I’m pretty sure they meant a new way to tuck something in, but I am not a big tucker-inner (yes, I know that isn’t a word :)).  I love when I see others tuck sweaters into their jeans, but when I do it, I just feel frumpy!  So, I thought I’d try tucking something into a pair of boyfriend jeans that I’ve always just worn tight sweaters with.

It has been raining sideways for the last few days.  Suddenly, I looked outside to see that it had stopped!  I wrapped a scarf around me, and ran out there really quick!Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-1 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-2 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-3 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-5And then…it got SUNNY!  What??  YAY! Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-6 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-7This really isn’t that great of a shot, but it’s just about the only one where Maya isn’t completely soaked from jumping in puddles :{ Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-8Cos, this girl never met a puddle she didn’t want to jump in.  AGAIN, why I always thrift and ebay her stuff!!  Oh, and have a bunch of OxyClean on hand 🙂 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-9I mean, could you deny this happy face jumping in puddles??  No… Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-10 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-11 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-12 Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-13Other Style Challenge Days here…

Winterize your favorite summer skirt (or dress :))

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Scarf- Thrifted
Top- H&M (sold out, similar here)
Belt- Linea Pelle (old, but similar here and less expensive here)
Jeans- Jeans- J Brand Aidan (thrifted, sold out, but similar here , here and less expensive here)

Shoes- Superga (ebay)

On Maya…
Sweater- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but love this on sale here)
Top-Osh Kosh (old, similar here)
Jeans- 7 For All Mankind (boys 🙂 ebay)
Shoes-See Kai Run (hand me down from a friend, similar here)
Keeping it Real…
This is what we spent most of our day doing, since it rained 80% of the day…Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-14Blog HM Top J Brand Aiden Jeans Linea Pelle Belt Superga-15

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

dit-elle-Lauren

WhoWhatWear 30 Day Wardrobe Challenge // Day 17 // Winterize your favorite summer skirt

Funny that this challenge didn’t stand out to me at first as being difficult, until I looked through my closet.  I don’t wear skirts.  Like….ever anymore!  I found a few, but they certainly aren’t any kind of “favorite”.  So, I took a dress that I love and winterized it 🙂  It’s been raining sideways, so more inside pics.

Ps-can we ignore my blindingly white legs???Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-1 Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-2This dress is pretty short, so I either pair it over super skinny jeans, or wear a slip under it. Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-3 Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-4She loves to feed Max… Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-6And jump over Max… Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-7 Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-8hahaha.  Max is like “Dude, did you see how close she got on that last jump?!  I’ll sit for the rest of these…” 🙂Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-9“Maxie!!  Come back!!”  Smart dog. Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-10 Other Style Challenge Days here…

Go monochrome in a bright color.

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Sweater- Moda (ebay, similar here)
Dress- Twenty8Twelve (Old, similar here and color here)
Belt- Thrifted, similar here

Boots- Joie “New Orleans” (sold out, but similar here, here,and less expensive here)

On Maya…
Sweater- H&M (thrifted, similar here)
Top-Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Skirt- Xhiliration (thrifted, similar here)
Tights- H&M
Shoes-See Kai Run (hand me down from a friend, similar here)
Keeping it Real…

Who wants to sit on mom’s lap when there’s dogs to jump over? :{Blog Twenty8Twelve Dress Joie Boots-11And, a little flashback to when I wore this dress as a tunic over my big belly (33 weeks pregnant with the Peanut) 🙂33 Weeks Preggers

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

dit-elle-Lauren

WhoWhatWear 30 Day Wardrobe Challenge // Day 16 // Monochrome in a Bright Color

I don’t know if oxblood counts as a bright color, but it’s pretty bright for me!  I have snippets of bright colors in my wardrobe, but I definitely trend towards more basic colors.  With the exception of green.  LOVE just about every shade of green, but I didn’t really want to look like a frog 🙂

Side note.  I’m getting way more comfortable whipping out my tripod and taking these selfies, but this is a very busy running trail.  On a nice sunny day, you can just imagine the comments I was getting…Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-1 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-2 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-3 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-4 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-5 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-6Um, Mom, where are the bubbles you promised?? Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-7This bubble machine was the best $2.99 ever!!!  The only downside was that it was so windy they all few away so fast! Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-8 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-9 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-10 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-11 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-12Other Style Challenge Days here…

Create a look with three levels of layering.

Mix two or more prints into your outfit.

Make a neutral outfit interesting by layering and adding a pair of statement shoes.

On me…

Leather Jacket- Vintage (similar here and less expensive faux leather here)
Top- Lanston (sold out, similar here)
Boots- Frye “Lisa Short Stitch” (eBay, sold out but similar here and here and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jacket-Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Top-Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Jeans- 7FAM (ebay)
Shoes- Osh Kosh (Zulily)
Keeping it Real…
Um, can we go play with the bubbles???!Blog Vintage Leather Jacket Lanston Tee True Religion Suede Skinny Frye Booties-13

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

dit-elle-Lauren