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Oversized Knits (w/fun details) + Moto Boots

 I love the mix of this top that is somewhat feminine in it’s color and details, with the grungy gray skinnies and old moto boots.  I had to run around all morning (Maya had gymnastics, followed immediately by school), then raced home to get caught up on work.  The shower never happened, but I was beyond comfy!  I had finished up some work with about 20 minutes to spare before I had to pick Maya up.  I ran down and took some  pictures really quick, because we had a random break in the monsoon rain we’ve had lately!  I had hopes of bringing Maya back after school, but she was pretty beat…so we just chilled at home instead.Blog Free People Pointelle Ballet Neck Pullover Genetic Denim Mayhem Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-1 Blog Free People Pointelle Ballet Neck Pullover Genetic Denim Mayhem Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-2 Blog Free People Pointelle Ballet Neck Pullover Genetic Denim Mayhem Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-3 Blog Free People Pointelle Ballet Neck Pullover Genetic Denim Mayhem Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-4 Blog Free People Pointelle Ballet Neck Pullover Genetic Denim Mayhem Fiorentini Baker 7040 Boot-5On me…

Sweater- Free People “Pointelle Ballet” (eBay, sold out)
Tank- H by Bourdeaux (Nordtrom Rack, sold out)
Jeans- Golsdign “Mayhem” (Ebay, similar here and here)
Boots- Fiorentini + Baker 7040 Boot (purchased via an Instagram acct)

 

Keeping it Real…
I really wanted to show the movement of this sweeater and capture the super cool deep side slits.  That didn’t happen haha.  Two cars pulled up just as I was doing this, and I decided to just call it a day after one failed attempt! 😉Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer/shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Layering a Leather Jacket + Coated Denim

 I don’t know if I have the nerve for leather on leather, but leather with coated denim-sure!  Especially when the edginess is broken up with super soft cashmere and a denim shirt.  Not that I’m shy about going more edgy!  I actually feel more comfortable going that route than preppy, so this was my way of mixing in a little preppiness and still feeling like me.  I’m sure some people might wonder where the preppiness is, but for me…a button up denim shirt that’s not a “jacket” with a cashmere scarf = preppy.  It’s about as far as I can go in my comfort zone.  Preppy is one of those styles I LOVE to look at, but don’t feel comfortable wearing.  I’m sure we ALL can relate (in one form of fashion!)  Maybe it’s all my years in corporate banking that I never really felt comfortable in…hmmm…

I took these really quick one day while Maya was in school, so another “just me” post, which feels so weird.Blog Doma Leather J Crew Gap DL1961 River Checkered Vans-1 Blog Doma Leather J Crew Gap DL1961 River Checkered Vans-2I took these before I had discovered my shutter release and was trying to capture a walking shot with the self timer.  It didn’t go as planned 😉 Blog Doma Leather J Crew Gap DL1961 River Checkered Vans-3I had this thought that if I actually did my hair and Maya wasn’t with me, I might try and take a “head shot” for myself.

Nope, this won’t be it.  But…it’s filler, since I only took a handful of shots haha. 🙂Blog Doma Leather J Crew Gap DL1961 River Checkered Vans-4 Blog Doma Leather J Crew Gap DL1961 River Checkered Vans-5

On me…

Jacket- Doma” (old similar here)
Scarf- J Crew (old, similar here)
Top- Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Jeans- DL1961 River in Atlanta (ebay similar here)
Shoes- Vans (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
I took these in approximately 3 minutes and 46 seconds.  Ok, not so approximately haha 😉
It was cold, and I felt like a total nerd by myself, so…GET IT DONE (love looking back on my camera’s time stamp)!
But, totally a keeping it real for people that think it takes a ton of time to do this.  YES, it does if you don’t have a process or want a LOT of variety, BUT…it can be done quickly.  If you are alone.  Throw a child into the mix, and anything goes… 😉
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod :))

dit-elle-Lauren