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Little Black Dress… Day to Night (Date Night!)

 Ok, I didn’t wear this to date night, but the Huz commented many times over the course of the day how much he liked the dress, so that counts, right?? 😉Blog Ella Moss Tiered Clara Dress Miz Mooz Clogs-1 Please excuse my blindingly pale legs!!  I keep meaning to use self tanner, and then…Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-2 Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-3 Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-4 We BOTH were wearing things under our dresses, which was good, because although it was 80 degrees…it was windy!!  I’ve gathered a bunch of diaper covers for Maya to wear under dresses in the summer.   Size 18-24 month and 2T still fit, because she’s not wearing a diaper!  Super cute and a lot cooler than leggings.Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-5 Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-6I gave Maya the choice of what we should do.  I said I’d copy whatever she did 🙂 Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-7 Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-8 Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-9 Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-10 Attempted to get a shoe shot…haha.Blog Ella Moss LBD Miz Mooz Clogs-11I can’t even handle her….so freaking cute!!Blog Crew and Lu Midnight Garden Tie Back Dress Hanna Andersson Silver Clogs-1Ps-she has a mint in her mouth (bribe anyone??!), so that’s why her mouth is all puckered in all these ha! Blog Crew and Lu Midnight Garden Tie Back Dress Hanna Andersson Silver Clogs-2 Looooove the back of this dress!Blog Crew and Lu Midnight Garden Tie Back Dress Hanna Andersson Silver Clogs-3 Blog Crew and Lu Midnight Garden Tie Back Dress Hanna Andersson Silver Clogs-4 Blog Crew and Lu Midnight Garden Tie Back Dress Hanna Andersson Silver Clogs-5I was a liiiiiiittle nervous about her doing kung fu kicks in these clogs, but…not to worry! Blog Crew and Lu Midnight Garden Tie Back Dress Hanna Andersson Silver Clogs-6

On me…

Dress- Ella Moss “Tiered Clara Dress” (eBay, similar here)
Clogs- Miz Mooz (old, but loving these here)
On Maya…
Dress- Crew & Lu Midnight Garden Tie Back Dress (scored when she had a massive sale!)
Clogs- Hanna Andersson (scored for $10!! Similar here and here)
Keeping it Real…
The remote wasn’t working at first, but I figured out it was because the grass was interfering?  So…I propped it up on my phone 🙂Blog Outtake-1Popcorn and seaweed to keep her in one spot for a shoe shot, but I actually liked the one where she was lying down better!  Oh, and sports came all week equaled more bruises than normal…I edited those out 🙂 Blog Outtake-2The focusing set up haha.  Blog Outtake-3
(all pictures taken with a self timer/shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Florals + Cropped Denim + Clogs = Spring!! If you wear it, it will come…

 Or something along those lines, no??  IF, you were around to watch “The Field of Dreams” in 1989!  If not…well, then…I’m old.  All that to say.  At the end of each season, I think we are all itching to wear the next thing.  In spring, it’s florals, shorts, SANDALS, cropped denim, skirts (eh, maybe not for me), CUT OFFS!  Ok, the list goes on.  As well it does in the fall when we are all itching to bundle up and be cozy!  Those days are GONE now, tough!

Our weather has been all over the board lately, which is what it usually is in the last days of winter/first days of spring.  One minute, it’s super sunny and in the 60’s, and then you have 15-20 mph winds and it’s pouring sideways!!

This day was one of those in between days.  So, I busted out a floral top (that I’m sure nobody is used to me wearing!) and cropped denim.  Paired with clogs, which I’ve been questioned about, but…comfort and added height??? WIN, in my book!
Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-1 I’m kind of obsessed with cropped denim lately, and the more flare I can get the better.  These…not as flared as I wanted, but since they are my favorite denim, I’ll wear them no matter what!

I will add that the name “High Rise Straight” is totally misleading.  Slightly ok on the straight (I’d lean more towards calling them skinny, but I think the pair I bought had been hemmed), but in no way are they high rise.  8″ rise is not high (their website says 8.75, and Nordstrom Rack says 11″ UM…what??!!!  NO!  BUT…I forgive them, because all of their jeans are amazing no matter what.Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-2 I was on the fence on the asymmetrical design of this top.  I’m usually all for “out of the ordinary” when it comes to design, and…I’m glad I went for it.  Love the sides of this top!
Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-3 Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-4 Soooooo, this was one of those days that Maya was NOT in the mood.  AT FIRST.  I asked her if she wanted to go play somewhere, and she had a most definitive “NO!”

In her defense, she had been to preschool in the morning, and then we went to gymnastics “free play” in the afternoon.Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-5And…. this is what she wore to gymnastics free play.  I always let her pick what she wants to wear.  At this point, that is the going rule always.  But…for free play gymnastics, she has the option of her normal leotard (mandatory for actual class), or tights and a top.  Today, she chose ALL PINK.  I am really not much of a pink gal, but Maya….she’s ALL IN!  I swear, she looks like a Pepto Bismol bottle some days, and…I just let it go.  Because, if she’s happy, I’m happy.  Which…took a while, and if I’m honest, isn’t completely true haha. 😉 Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-6 Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-7 Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-8 Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-9 Blog Eshtaki Floral Top DL1961 Grace Swedish Hasbeens-10 Her hair too.  It was down for gymnastics, and then half way through, she was like…
“MOM!!!  I’m SOOOO HOT!!

So, 45 second updo to the rescue, and I love it!  You will be seeing it again 🙂
Blog Naartjie Pink Flutter Tank Hanna Andersson Leggings-1 Oh, and that stamp on her neck?  Yeah…they get stamps at the end of class, and Maya always wants them on the back of her neck, forehead, feet, and now…neck.  I feel like maybe the fact that I have tattoos might bite me in the ass… ;}Blog Naartjie Pink Flutter Tank Hanna Andersson Leggings-2Blog Naartjie Pink Flutter Tank Hanna Andersson Leggings-3 I can’t even tell you how much I love this next image.  GAH!  She is just too freaking sweet.Blog Naartjie Pink Flutter Tank Hanna Andersson Leggings-4

On me…

Top- Eshtaki (thrifted)
Jeans- DL1961 Grace “High Rise Straight” (ebay, honestly, more similar here)
On Maya…
Top- Naartjie (thrifted)
Leggings- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
For those of you that have been following along…nope.  The licking phase is still in full force ;{
And, yes, we rocked our way right out of the frame.  I had 3-4 shots that were so cute, but we were half in them haha.
Blog Outtake-1Like…this.Blog Outtake-3 And, I’ll just file this look under “things to expect in the teenage years….” Blog Outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer/shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Cropped Sweater + Vintage Levi’s + Clogs

 I wasn’t sure if this was too matchy matchy or if I’d look like a candy cane haha, but I thought the belt kind of broke things up and I went with it anyways! 🙂Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-1 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-3 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-4 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-5 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-6 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-7 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-8 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-9 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-10 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-11 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-12 Blog Marley Striped Crop Sweater Levis 505 Sven Lacy Clogs-13Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-1 Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-2 Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-3 Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-4 Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-5 Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-6 Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-7Blog GapKids Floral Cannes Dress Saltwater Sandals-8

On me…

Sweater- Marley (thrifted)
Belt- Vintage (thrifted)
Jeans- Levi’s 505 (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- GapKids (thrifted)
Leggings- Land’s End (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
She kept taking off running down the block haha.
Blog Outtake-1Classic Maya… 😉 Blog Outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer/shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Cashmere + Jumpsuit + Clogs = comfy date night!

 The Huz was gone most of last weekend, but made it home just in time to grill up some salmon for us as our Valentine’s Day meal.  It was delicious, and SOOOO much better than sitting in an overcrowded restaurant!  And since we stayed home, I wanted to be comfortable, but still wanted to step it up a notch, since….duh, Valentine’s Day!

I’m totally on a jumpsuit kick.  First, the one from a few weeks ago, and now this one.  It’s the ease of only having to pick one thing vs separates, and…they are SO COMFY!!  Total win!Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-1It actually stopped raining too, so I paired it with a super comfy cashmere cardigan and got to skip the coat! Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-2 But…I HAD to show the back.  LOVE!!!  It’s the tease of an open back, but you can still wear a normal bra-yay!!Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-3 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-4I wasn’t sure if Maya would even wear this jacket when I scored it thrifting, but she loves it!

“It’s soooo soft and fuzzy!  Like a bear!” 🙂 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-7 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-8 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-9 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-10 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-11-Her new thing…. 😉 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-11 Blog Inhabit Cashmere Cardigan Splendid Sandwash Jersey Jumpsuit Sven Mary Jane Clogs-12 Blog Toddler Faux Fur Jacket Tea Collection Pink Bubble Hem Dress Smoky Mountain Cowboy Boots-1I can’t even… 🙂 Blog Toddler Faux Fur Jacket Tea Collection Pink Bubble Hem Dress Smoky Mountain Cowboy Boots-2 Blog Toddler Faux Fur Jacket Tea Collection Pink Bubble Hem Dress Smoky Mountain Cowboy Boots-3On me…

Sweater- Inhabit (old, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- No label (thrifted)
Dress- Tea Collection  (thrifted, but other cute ones here)
Cowboy Boots- Smoky Mountain “Denver Boots” (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
I’m LOVING my shutter release, especially now that I figured out how to have it go off on a delay and take consecutive shots.  The only downside is it keeps going off even when I don’t want it to.
NO idea what was going on in this one haha.Blog outtake-1Or, one of the many times someone walks by with their dog, and asks what the heck I’m doing haha.  AWKWARD! Blog outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer/shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Faux Fur + Clogs…on the beach? WHY NOT!?

 Ok, I’ll admit.  This outfit might seem a bit out there.  I was rummaging through my closet looking for something, and came upon this jacket that I thrifted about 2 years ago for…$3.50!!!!  I mean, what the what!?!  WHY don’t I wear this more often?  It’s not only fun, but it’s ridiculously warm.  Almost too much so on this day.  And, it just adds such a fun element to a fairly simple outfit.  Oh, and I got a compliment on it from a pretty hip mom while we were playing, so…there’s that! 🙂

All that to say.  I keep forgetting about this jacket/thinking it’s too dressy and out there for me to wear more often, but then…why not?!!  Why don’t we wear things that make us feel fun more often?  I’ll be honest.  I felt too self conscious to wear it to pre-school pick up, but WHY???  I think I might get my nerve up to do it later…maybe. 🙂  Life’s too short not to wear things that we WANT to wear because we are afraid of what other’s might think!Blog Vintage Faux Fur Jacket DL1961 Harper Sven Red Lacy Clogs-1 Ok…AND these jeans are actually from my favorite denim maker DL1961.  Their 4 way stretch is any mama’s dream.  Ok, it’s anyone’s dream.  I’m wearing them in almost half my posts!  They were having a ridiculous sale (extra 25% off sale price!), so I thought I’d introduce the Huz to a pair.  Then…realized that Maya was outgrowing the pairs that she has, so…I bought a new size up for her.  THEN, I realized that I could save $10 in shipping if I bought something else (am I the only one that does this??).  Um…SOOOOO I took a chance and bought a pair of size 16 girls jeans for a steal.  I’ve bought a few kids jeans from thrift stores in the past, and LOVED THEM!!!  In my experience size 14-16 usually equals a 26-27 in women’s sizes, yet they are a FRACTION of the cost.  Oh, and they are usually a higher rise, and a lower inseam (my legs are ridiculously short for my frame!)  All that is a win for me!  And, for anyone who is a size 27 or below!  ESPECIALLY for those that are petite!  I feel like they have to get so frustrated, and can only hope that most have thought to shop in the girls section without being embarrassed!!  I say shop wherever you can find things that fit and make you feel good! Blog Vintage Faux Fur Jacket DL1961 Harper Sven Red Lacy Clogs-2And then, she was off…. 🙂 Blog Vintage Faux Fur Jacket DL1961 Harper Sven Red Lacy Clogs-3Blog Gap Faux Fur Vest Tea Collection Tango Tiered DL1961 Harper Kamik Snow Boots-1 Blog Gap Faux Fur Vest Tea Collection Tango Tiered DL1961 Harper Kamik Snow Boots-2 Blog Gap Faux Fur Vest Tea Collection Tango Tiered DL1961 Harper Kamik Snow Boots-3 Blog Gap Faux Fur Vest Tea Collection Tango Tiered DL1961 Harper Kamik Snow Boots-4We’ve been so lucky getting blue sky breaks lately!! Blog Gap Faux Fur Vest Tea Collection Tango Tiered DL1961 Harper Kamik Snow Boots-5 Blog Gap Faux Fur Vest Tea Collection Tango Tiered DL1961 Harper Kamik Snow Boots-6 Blog Gap Faux Fur Vest Tea Collection Tango Tiered DL1961 Harper Kamik Snow Boots-7

On me…

Jacket- Vintage (thrifted)
Top- Zara (old)
On Maya…
Vest- GapKids (thrifted)
Dress- Tea Collection (thrifted, similar here)
Boots- Kamik (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Ok, so I really didn’t know where we were going when we headed out.  It had been raining early on in the day, but then got somewhat sunny after Maya got out from school.  Honestly living near the beach, you never know what you are going to get.  It can be one way up above a few blocks, and then you never know what the tide or wind will be like once you get down there!  I knew that I didn’t want to go to a sandy beach, but thought we’d go to the far end of the beach which has really wide concrete paths  you can walk along.  I thought I’d let Maya jump in mud puddles for fun.  And then…we saw that the tide was out, and it was all over.  She was off and running for the stairs down the beach in a nano second!  Thankfully these clogs have a bendable base, are easly to walk in even on rocks, and are ridiculously comfortable.  BUT…I looked like a clase A freak, so…whatever. 😉 Thankfully, it was still pretty cold and not many people go to this end of the beach.  No judgement, except from the hip mom who liked my jacket 😉Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Ditching the skinny jeans…

 Ok, not permanently!!  But, lately I’m drawn towards straight leg and flares.

Truth be told…we took these pictures last MAY!! haha.  I keep forgetting about them, and then I went to wear this shirt the other day, and I thought…”Hmmmm, did I ever post those pics?”

Nope.  So, yes, there are flowers blooming behind us vs fall leaves.  Whatever.  Maya was so freaking funny this day, so I have to post!  And…I love this top!Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-1 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-2 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-3 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-4 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-6She literally tried to climb up me!! Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-7 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-8 Blog Free People Rose Boho Top True Religion Billy BDandE Gold Boat Shoes-9 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-1 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-2 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-3 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-4 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-5 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-6 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-7DYING!!!! Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-8 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-9 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-10 Blog GapKids Faux Fur Reversible Vest Tea Collection Gray Floral Tunic Skinny Mini Destroyed Gray Jeans Sven Clogs-11On me…

Top- Free People (thrifted, similar here)
Jeans- True Religion “Bobby” (thrifted)
Shoes- be & D gold studded boat shoe  eBay for $13  sold out but less expensive here
On Maya…
Vest- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Tea Collection (thrifted)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted and DIY distressed, but similar here)
Clogs- Sven Clogs (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
hahaha 😉Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

High Waisted Denim + Crop Tops + Clogs | 70’s Influence

 It seems like people are always saying “The 70’s influence is coming back!”  Honestly, I don’t think it’s every left.  There are always 70’s influences that are in style.  It was a great decade for inspiration.  All the bohemian flowing looks…the wide leg denim…the amazing hats!!  I could go on and on.  Although, maybe it’s because I was born in the 70’s?  I don’t think so 🙂

I stumbled upon these jeans at the thrift store over the weekend.  They were in the girls section, but looked like they might fit, so for $5 I grabbed them.  I LOVE THEM!!!!  They are high waisted, and because they are meant for a 12 year old, the length is perfect!! haha.  Only slightly embarrased that these are meant for a middle schooler, but whatever!  Once again, my lesson in looking outside the box while thrifting was a big success!Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-1 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-2 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-3 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-4 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-5 Maya found a humongous ant!  She named him Dan, and carried him around on our walk for about 20 minutes 🙂Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-1Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-6 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-7 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-8 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-9 Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-10 I attempted to have her set him free for a few minutes, but that didn’t last.Blog Zara Tiered Crop Top Vintage Belt 7FAM Girls Slimmy Vintage Clogs-11Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-2Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-3I was actually a little sad for Dan that we relocated him so far away.  Hopefully he’ll find his way back to his family if he had one…Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-4Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-5Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-6Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-7Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-8Rolling down the hill towards my Christmas tree shadow 🙂Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-9Blog Tea Collection Wrap Neck Mini Dress Navy Saltwater Sun San Sandals-10On me…

Top- Zara (last year, loving this here and here)
Belt- Vintage (thrifted)
Jeans- 7FAM Girls “Slimmy” (thrifted, similar here)
Clogs- Vintage Holje (Funky Jane’s Consignment, find some similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Tea Collection (thrifted, but similar on sale here and here)
Shoes- Saltwater “Surfer” Sandal  (thrifted for $1.50!!)
Keeping it Real…
Someone was NOT happy about setting Dan free to give me hugs 😉Blog Outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Kimonos + Clogs…Spring has officially sprung!

 It’s officially weird how amazing our weather has been here in Seattle.  I’m not complaining though!   Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-1Funny thing about this kimono.  I love it, and yet I rarely wear it!  I think this is the 2nd time I’ve worn it and I’ve had it for…2-3 years??  I was prompted by the Coast2Coast Central weekly challenge “Bloom like Yellow”.  I love when I get inspired to wear things I haven’t worn in forever/never wear.  Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-2 Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-3 Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-4 Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-5 Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-6 Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-7 Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-8 Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-9Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-1Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-2Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-3Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-4These dance moves… 🙂Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-5Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-6Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-7Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-8Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-9Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-10Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-11Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-12Blog Gapkids Floral Top DL1961 Chloe Whiteley Sven Mary Jane Toddler Clogs-13Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-21Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-22Blog Winter Kate Silk Kimono Zara Tank DL1961 Emma Cellar SixtySeven Booties-23On me…

Kimono- Winter Kate (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)
Top- Zara (last year, similar here)
Jeans- DL1961 “Emma” in Cellar (thrifted, similar here)
Boots- SixtySeven “Blake” Bootie (Nordstom Rack, sold out, loving these)
On Maya…
Top- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…blog outtake
 Hahahaha.  I had to! 😉
In other news.  She’s started referring to herself as “Maya the Kid”, and frequently uses it in the 3rd person.  “Maya the Kid is still a little hungry…” ha!  AND…about 50% of the time, she calls me Lauren vs Mom.  So weird.  Especially since rarely am I called that in front of her!  The Huz calls me Wife, my dad calls me Beez (wonder when she’ll notice that!)  The boys…rarely say my name??  Anywho, funny.
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Railroad Stripes and Pops of Red

 I grew up wearing railroad striped Osh Kosh overalls.  They were the one thing I always said I’d put my kid in (pre-kids).  I’ve gotten them for Maya in every size since she was big enough to wear them!  So, whenever I find things for me that have the same print, I’m drawn to them!  I recently scored this denim jacket, and I LOVE it!Blog Boden Railroad Stripes Denim Jacket Hudson Skinny Jeans Red Sven Lacy Clogs-1The pop of red in the cuff?!!  LOVE! Blog Boden Railroad Stripes Denim Jacket Hudson Skinny Jeans Red Sven Lacy Clogs-2And, we know I love these clogs! Blog Boden Railroad Stripes Denim Jacket Hudson Skinny Jeans Red Sven Lacy Clogs-3 Blog Boden Railroad Stripes Denim Jacket Hudson Skinny Jeans Red Sven Lacy Clogs-4 Blog Boden Railroad Stripes Denim Jacket Hudson Skinny Jeans Red Sven Lacy Clogs-5Blog Old Navy Cardigan Next Heart Dress Gapkids Leggings Red Converse High Tops-1Blog Old Navy Cardigan Next Heart Dress Gapkids Leggings Red Converse High Tops-2Blog Old Navy Cardigan Next Heart Dress Gapkids Leggings Red Converse High Tops-3Blog Old Navy Cardigan Next Heart Dress Gapkids Leggings Red Converse High Tops-4Blog Old Navy Cardigan Next Heart Dress Gapkids Leggings Red Converse High Tops-5Blog Old Navy Cardigan Next Heart Dress Gapkids Leggings Red Converse High Tops-6On me…

Jacket- Boden (thrifted, similar here and here)
Top- Mossimo (old, similar here)
Jeans- Hudson (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, similar here)
Dress- Next (thrifted, this is cute!)
Tights- Gapkids (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Hahaha.  Not really sure what was going on here 🙂
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 :))

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