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Good Denim Shirt + Cowboy Boots, and you’re always good…

 I may have just snagged this Gap shirt at a thrift store for $6, but I’ve had a version of this outfit for the last…um 20+ years? :}  There are certain things you should just never get rid of.  Cowboy boots=1.  Good fitting denim shirt=2.Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-1 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-2Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-3Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-4Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-5Has she perfected the blogger look over the shoulder pose?  I think so 🙂Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-6On me…

Shirt- Gap (similar)
T Shirt- Addison (sold out, but love this long sleep peplum top here)
Jeans- Blank NYC (old, but love this newer version!)
Boots- Nocona
On Maya…
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar)
Top- Genuine Kids Osh Kosh (from this summer)
Sweater- H&M (last year, but cute elbow patch sweater here)
Shoes- Converse

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A little Boho influence…

I was born in the mid(ish :)) 70’s so I think there’s always a part of me that’s drawn to the bohemian look.  Let’s face it…flowy usually equals comfort, so that’s a win 🙂blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-1 blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-2 blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-3 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-1 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-2 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-3

On me…

Sweater- Karoo by Mark Eisen (old, but similar here)
Top- Ella Moss (sold out, but similar idea here)
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar here, and less expensive here)
Shoes- Nine West (thrifted, but similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted, but this is adorable!)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.
Leggings- Gymboree (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Children’s Place (Thrifted, but similar here.)

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Layering with Sweaters…

 I got this sweater in the mail from StyleMint the other day, and I couldn’t wait to wear it!  I love that I can put a long sleeve t shirt under it and wear it now, but also can’t wait to wear it next spring/summer too!

As a side note.  If it’s overcast (diffuses the harsh midday sun), I try and do these shoots around lunch time so that I can stick Maya in her wagon with her lunch to keep her occupied.  Today she was watching me run back and forth with the self timer and she kept laughing and saying “Hi Mommy!  What are you doing?!”  Over and over… 🙂Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-1 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-2 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-3 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-4 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-5 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-6 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-7 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-8 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-9 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-10 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-11 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-12I tried to get her to throw the leaves up in the air, and this is what I got 🙂 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-13On me…

Sweater- StyleMint (sold out, but love this sheer look here)
Boots- Bought these 20 years ago!  Similar here and here.
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Top- Gap (similar here)
Sweater- Thrifted (similar here)
Shoes- Zulily

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Can we just pretend I took a shower?

Ok, good.  Now let’s carry on.  🙂

Ever since starting this blog, I’ve started dressing up a little more than I have since I started working from home (which was 6 years ago).  The Huz is really liking that part 🙂  I’ve always had the other clothes, but kind of fell into a rut.  When you work from home, are a stay at home mom, or in my case both, it can just be easier to stay in your sweats haha.  Most days, I don’t take my shower until later in the day, which means hair in a bun…  All that said, I feel SO much better about myself when I do get out of my sweats and actually put some thought into my clothes.  Even if I don’t make it into the shower haha 🙂

So, I may not have taken a shower, nor put a lot of thought into my outfit, but at least I’m not in my sweats 🙂blog H&M Army coat J Brand Jeans Black Frye Harness Boots-2 blog H&M Army coat J Brand Jeans Black Frye Harness Boots-3Oh, but wait…at least we don’t match!1Maya 103 weeks rain boots vest-1On me…

Jeans- J Brand  (I scored these for $6 at a thrift store, and they are one of my fav jeans!)
Top- Zara (old, but similar here)
Boots- Frye
Jacket- H & M (LOVE IT!! Runs a little small though)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap
Top- Gap (thrifted, but similar here.  Hers doesn’t have the bear.  Yes, it’s a boys shirt :))
Boots- Thrifted, but similar here.
Vest- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here.)dit-elle-Lauren

Yes, we’re totally matching…but it’s Halloween!! :)

 Double post day, but these outfits would be totally silly on any other day, so….Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-1I’m so in love with these cashmere sweaters from Stylemint!!  I bought this one after getting the mustard colored one.  Sadly, they are sold out now, but go keep checking back or really…check out their other awesome stuff.  Great basics at a reasonable price (and they post sales often too :))! Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-2 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-3And no…I wouldn’t normally wear this sweater with black, nor would I try and match Maya this much.  🙂 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-4 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-5She kept wanting me to blow bubbles with my gum haha. Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-6 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-7 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-8My little assistant 🙂 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-9

On me…

Sweater- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here and similar color here)
Scarf- Banana Republic (old, but similar here)
Jeans- Hudson
Shoes- Sam Edelman (thrifted, but similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Gap (via ThredUp, but love this one!)
Tights- Carter’s, but love these “non Halloween” tights.
Boots- Faded Glory (thrifted, but these are adorable)

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What to wear to the Pediatric Radiologist {I only wish I was kidding…}

 I think I mentioned before that Maya has had some issues for the past 5 months.  We’ve been going to the Dr more times that I can even count.  For sure more times that I want to count.

  Through it all, she’s been such a champ.  Still full of smiles.  THIS?  A few hours after she was put under anesthesia, poked, proded, and…well a lot of other things.  Love this little resilient nugget more than anything!blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-1 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-2Me?  I just wanted to be comfy… blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-3 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-4 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-5 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-6On me…

Sweater- BCBG (old, but love this here)
Boots- Frye Harness (men’s)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap
Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but get similar peplum look here)
Sweater- Gap (thrifted, love this one here)
Shoes- Faded Glory (Thrifted, but similar here.  Dying over these!

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I love an interesting back…

I don’t know why, but I’ve always been drawn to clothes that look fairly simple from the front, but then have interesting features on the back.  Mullet clothing if you will 🙂  Low back dresses get me every time.  Cut outs, embellishments, and little surprise when you turn around.  Love it!

Ps-can we all just imagine that I didn’t mess up the focus with the self timer on the full length shots?  Ok, thanks 🙂Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-1I have had these vintage Frye boots for a long time (don’t even remember how long!)  They are a little banged up, but I like the dichotomy of the cashmere sweater, gold jewelry and then worn in boots 🙂 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-2I already wore this lariat I scored from Gorjana-Griffin last week, and I think it’s safe to say that you will be seeing it a lot more.  Love it! Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-3 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-4The only bad thing about low backs or cut out backs.  What to wear under it?  I’ve dared to wear this with nothing and just a bra, but most times I put a cami or a long sleeve t-shirt under it. Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-5 Completely unrelated, but I tried ALL summer to get Maya to wear this hat-no go!  Suddenly in the last month, she’s become obsessed with it…  OK! Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-7 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-8Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-6And then….I remembered that the last time I wore this EXACT OUTFIT, I was a little more than 8 months pregnant!  I mentioned before how comfortable these jeans are.  SO wish they still made them!!  I wore them throughout my entire pregnancy and still wear them now-obviously 🙂

So…here’s a little flashback for you.  I promise, I’m wearing the boots too 🙂Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-9On me… (both now and when I was pregnant :))

Sweater- Rachel Pally Cashmere (old, but love this herehere, less expensive option here, and similar color/fabric here)
Jeans- AG by Adriano Goldschmied “The Tights”  Sold out, but similar here.
Boots- Vintage Frye (similar here, less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Sweater- DKNY (thrifted, but similar here)
Jacket- Gap (similar here)
Boots- Zulily
Hat- Target (from this summer.  Similar here)

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It was a chunky knit sweater kind of day…

I’m a big fan of big chunky knit sweaters.  It’s kind of a must when you live in Seattle 🙂   I scooped this particular one up at a thrift store for $4.99!  Add a pair of skinnies and boots, and you have a super comfy/cute outfit.Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-1 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-2 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-3 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-4 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-5 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-6I found this one for Maya for $1.50! Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-7 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-8 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-9On me…

Sweater- Vintage (thrifted) Similar here.
Jeans- Goldsign “Frontier” (sold out) but similar here.  Less expensive here.
Boots- Vintage Frye- Similar here and less expensive on sale here.
Long Necklace- Gorjana Griffin  On super sale-go get one before they are gone!
On Maya…
Sweater- Vintage (thrifted) Similar here.  Yes, I often buy Maya boys clothes 🙂

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Shades of grey….not 50, just two :)

I got a box from Shopbop yesterday that had a bunch of goodies from their 25% off friends and family sale.  Most of the stuff I got was already marked down 70% off, so SCORE!  One of those was this Lady and the Sailor top.  I love it!  It’s basically a dressy T shirt/sweatshirt-so comfy!!  Total score that it matches a scarf that my mom passed down to me.  Perfect for the changing temps we’ve been having!blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-1 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-2 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-3 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-4 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-5 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-6 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-7She’s definitely lost the love for the self timer… ;( blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-8The fog was amazing today.  It only went away for about an hour!  Maya loved all the foghorns that kept going off in the Sound. blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-9On me…

Top- The Lady and the Sailor (70% off at Shopbop!)
Jeans-7 For all Mankind (similar) 30% off sitewide sale!
Shoes Report (thrifted).  Love these!
Scarf- My mom’s from the 70’s (??) Similar here, and I love this red one here.
On Maya…
Sweater- Thrifted (similar and on sale here)

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Wide leg jeans + HEELS + Leather Jacket…must be date night! :)

We were having dinner with my parents over the weekend and they offered to babysit Maya Tuesday so we could go on a date night.  I think it took us all of about .000003 seconds to say “YES!”

They were also nice enough to give me a break from the self timer and took some pics before we left 🙂Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-5 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-8 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-7 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-6The sales places are having are killing me!  haha.  I scooped this top up when Shopbop announced a 25% off friends and family discount on Facebook.  It was already marked down 70% off, so I scored!Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-1 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-2I had been eyeing this little lariat necklace from Gorjana-Griffin for a while.  When they announced having an extra 40% off their sale items, and I couldn’t resist (it’s 50% now!!)  I may have gotten the earrings and a few other things too! 😉  I love how classic and timeless all their pieces are.  I’m still mourning the bee pendant I lost from them… 😦Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-3 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-4 “Wait, no self timer??” haha Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-9 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-10 Blog DL1961 Enza Costa Doma GorjanaGriffin-11On me…

Top- Enza Costa (70% off at Shopbop!)
Jeans-DL1961 (SCORED at Funky Janes for $19) Similar here
Shoes Seychelles (old)  Love these!
Necklace and Earrings- Gorjana-Griffin and Helen Ficalora

Jacket- Doma (old) Similar color here and here.

On Maya…
Sweater- Thrifted

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