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Boho Tops + DIY Cutoffs + Espadrilles…summer staples!

I live in cut offs in the summer. Most of which are made from thrifted denim that I hack with my scissors. It’s quite addicting! And super cheap! I know I’ve talked about it before, but you can usually find designer denim for less than $10 at thrift stores. l think boot cut styles work the best, because they are looser in the leg. I’ve had this particular pair for probably 10 years? They had these funky buttons up the leg, so…off with the leg! 🙂 She kept flinging her legs out when I threw her!! Made for some pretty funny outtakes at the bottom 😉 THIS…this is so her right now. She will run up and down this sidewalk 30 times. So funny…OR…this one 🙂And…it gets hot running up and down hills, so of course the sprinkler at the top felt good 🙂Oh, and then we went to go look at this…On me…

Top- Free People (sold out, loving this long sleeve one here)

Jeans- Citizens of Humanity (DIY cut off, similar here)

Shoes- StyleMint “Christie” (sold out, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Mignone (thrifted, but love this one here)

Shoes- Saltwater Sandals (thrifted for $1.50!!)

Keeping it Real…

Ummm…. Thank GOODNESS there was nobody in front of me since her legs kicked my shirt almost up over my head hahaha. And then she kept coming down and wrapping her legs around my neck! I think we watched too many Dancing with the Stars episodes when she was younger 😉

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

Half top knots…I’m sold!

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The Coast To Coast Challenge last week was trying a new hair style-

The half top knot. Obviously, I’m a BIG fan of the top knot as a whole, because let’s be honest. It’s the lazy mom’s out. Hahaha. Talking to her big brother on the phone… 🙂 I LOVE the light behind this door!!!! On me…

Top- Josephine (thrifted, but similar here)

Shorts- Blank NYC

Shoes- Madden Girl (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress- Mignone (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Circo (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Sometimes I make funny faces…. ;}

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

The beach is our happy place…

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It’s been SO hot here in Seattle lately, that neither of us really have wanted to go to the beach. It’s all about finding some shade to play in, and luckily we have a few wading pool near us that are mixed in shade and sun. But…we both have missed the beach. We had ONE cloudy day last week, and we made the most of it! I also got confirmation yesterday that a spot I found on my back is skin cancer- basal cell carcinoma (aka, the “good” skin cancer, if there really is such a thing). The Dr. seemed pretty confident that we caught it early, and it will all be good. Trying to just be thankful that I noticed it early, but cursing all my bad skin care for the first 30+ years of my life. Not exactly the birthday present I wanted as I head into my birthday weekend… But things could definitely be worse. Using this as a wake up call to appreciate everything that I have.

Which is this… “Look Mommy, it’s an x!” And…she did! On me…

Top- Rachel Pally (old, LOVE this one here)

Jeans- DL1961 “Amanda Skinny” in Seville (eBay, similar here and not distressed here)

Vans- Vans (thrifted)

On Maya…

Dress- Tea Collection (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- KK (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Ok, so a woman walked behind us right as I took this, but I didn’t know until I got home. I loved it though, so I Photoshopped her out haha. 🙂

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

Evening walks were made for spinning and singing…obviously :)

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I honestly didn’t mean to be in these pictures. I just wanted to try and get some more pics of Maya in the golden hour in her cute outfit haha 🙂

But…my parents met us out on our walk, so I asked my dad to snap a few pics of us! Thanks Dad 🙂

Maya kept flinging her legs wide at the top of each lift. SO funny, yet not quite ladylike or suitable for posting. 😉Finally, she kept her knees together 🙂 Maya was on FIRE this night. She started singing a made up song, which went on for a good 5 minutes! At the end, a small crowd had gathered, and she bowed hahaha. LOVE HER!

Video at the end 🙂 On me…

Top- StyleMint (old, similar here)

Jeans- Current Elliott (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

On Maya…

Shirt- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but lighter color here)

Tank- American Apparel (thrifted)

Skirt- Land’s End (thrifted, but LOVING this one here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

I can’t make this stuff up 🙂

(all pictures of me and me with Maya taken by my Dad :))

Pops of color….and honest motherhood.

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I’ve mentioned before that I don’t usually intentionally match with Maya. She still vetos half the stuff I try at first, but for the time being I still pick out what she wears.

In any case… What I’m in the mood for, she gets in the mood for too. And, I’ll admit that if we are taking pics, I’ll maybe adjust what one of us is wearing so it compliments the other.

Usually, MY outfits are pretty basic with a pop of something. Oh, orange shoes??! Don’t mind if I do! Especially when they are thrifted for $5!!

I know from talking to friends and being on social media that having a 3 year old is no joke. Whoever coined the phrase “terrible two’s” was a cruel person, because that totally ruined all of us that thought we totally nailed the 2 year phase!! Maya was seriously the sweetest, funniest, smartest (ok, I’m slightly biased) kid up until about 3.5. After we passed the 2 year mark and then some, I thought “I totally got this!!!” And then…

Tantrums. Defiance. Being stubborn (ok, I own that). RUDENESS. It all came with a vengeance.

Looking back on it now, there were other things going on, so maybe that was it too? It wasn’t a good time for either of us. I didn’t even really want to take pics of us. I felt like it would be a big fraud if I took pictures of me loving on her and us having fun, when…well, we were, but not like we used to…

And then….4th of July weekend was a turning point. I can’t pin point what happened. There was fun stuff, but we’d done fun stuff before. But, we started the weekend with a dinner over at my parents, then the 4th, and then a quiet day. From there on out, it’s been business as usual, but….business as usual from a few months ago. AND I LOVE IT!! I know she does too!! Love, love, LOVE this next one 🙂 I posted this next shot on Instagram as a little sneak peek and it’s my most liked photo to date. Weird, huh? Ok, there are a LOT of pics in the next sequence, but I love all her dance moves!! I’m not a big filter person, but I wanted to have fun on this next one. I like it… 🙂 No filter on the next one…Just haziness from the fires in British Columbia.On me…

Top- The LB Brand “Protector.Lover.Mother”

Jeans- AG Jeans “The Legging Ankle Skinny Jeans” (thrifted)

Shoes- Superga (thrifted)

On Maya…

Top- Tucker and Tate (thrifted, but similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 “Harper” (C/O)

Shoes- Superga (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Sadly…the licking phase has not ended 😉

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

Dressy Pajama Pants? Count me IN!

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I scored these pants at the most recent “Clear the Rack” sale for 90% off (!!!), and I think I will be LIVING in them. If not sleeping in them too haha 🙂

I decided to wear them over to my parents house for dinner. It’s been unusually hot here in Seattle, so these were perfect! Lightweight, comfy, and…stretchy! 🙂 Truth be told. My mom and I came outside to take pics after having a few glasses of wine…so, not my normal self timer and tripod shots 😉 I love dressing up a simple tank or tee with layered jewelry. These particular tanks from H&M are only $5.99!

I always wear my Helen Ficalora charms, but I added a vintage flower lariat necklace too for a little fun. Oh, and Maya’s bracelet that she didn’t want to wear anymore too (0k, that wasn’t really part of the plan :)) I loooooooove these next ones. I can only capture on image at a time with the self timer, and I never really know when it’s going to go off. LOVE that my mom caught this whole sequence! Seriously…what is UP with the LICKING?!?!? OHMYGOSH! DYING! She’s actually totally into wearing sunglasses, and it kills me! This is when we first arrived at my parents for dinner. Backtracking a little…And then after dinner….There is a good reason these dresses are called the “Twirl Dress”!!Then….on our walk home. It’s SO NICE to only live a few blocks away from my parents!!!We found a neighbor who was watering their lawn. Of course Maya sweet talked them into spraying her too 🙂On me…

Tank- H&M

Necklaces- Vintage and Helen Ficalora

Pants- Elizabeth and James “Ruben Drawstring” (sold out, similar here)

Shoes- Shauna Huarachas (thrifted)

On Maya…

Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted and a few sizes big 🙂 , similar here)

Shoes- Saltwater Sandals (thrifted for $1.50!!)

Keeping it Real…

Once Maya gets a toy in her hand, she doesn’t want to let it go. And she thinks YOU really need to enjoy it too. Yeah…not so much 😉

(Thanks Mom for taking pics of me, and me with Maya!)

Pumpkin and Plaid…

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I am so bad at thinking up titles…obviously 🙂 But…pumpkin and plaid it was 😉 Along with the usual lick kisses… These next ones crack me up! I swear I took like 15, so you are lucky I’m only posting four 😉If you look close, you can see that Maya has my mother in Laws lip gloss all over her. She was giving her lots of kisses 🙂On me…

Top- Theory (thrifted, similar here)

Jeans- J Brand (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Zara (last year, loving these here)

On Maya…

Dress- Polarn O. Pyret (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Saltwater “Surfer” Sandal (thrifted for $1.50!!)

Keeping it Real…

Mommy, shush….be quiet.

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

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

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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! Maya found a humongous ant! She named him Dan, and carried him around on our walk for about 20 minutes 🙂 I attempted to have her set him free for a few minutes, but that didn’t last.I 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…Rolling down the hill towards my Christmas tree shadow 🙂On 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 😉

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

Wide Leg Denim + Pastel Tops…for the both of us!!

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YES!! I found wide leg denim for the both of us!! Thrifting no less! (insert hands in the air emoticon!!)

Ok, but first… It’s really not that big of a feat to find wide leg denim for me. It’s out there. It’s popular. I love it. Some don’t, so yay for me! I thrifted this particular pair for $16, which (might shock you) is more than I would normally spend. BUT…wide leg, fun zipper pockets, and fit almost perfectly, except the length?! I was sold. I can’t blame my abnormally short legs too many times. They do a LOT for me… (fyi, I’m 5′ 8″ and am wearing 4″ heels wedges-GRRRR)Honestly, I had thought about pairing this top with a high waisted pair of wide legged jeans, but then said F it, and wore it with low rise. Yes, I’m over 40. Yes, my tummy is a few shades lighter than my arms. Yes, I kiiiiinda care. But…no time for all of the above-DONE! Maya’s like “Um….Mom?! Over here!!!” 🙂 Cannot get her out of my neighbors yards!!!! {sorry neighbors!!!}I mean…could you DIE over how cute wide legged jeans are on a toddler?? I thrifted hers last week for $9, which (again!) is more than I would normally spend, but…TODDLER FLARES?!??!Oh, and then…the dancing began. Because what else would make you want to dance than flared denim?? 🙂Seriously? LOVE!!On me…

Top- Zara (last year)

Jeans- 7 For All Mankind (thrifted, similar here and here)

Shoes- Banana Republic (old, love these here)

On Maya…

Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted)

Shoes- Zulily (search Eddie Marc Kids)

Keeping it Real…

Because I noticed that my lovely sports bra was showing and couldn’t adjust it in time for the self timer to go off (OOPS!), oh and there’s the MOON, AND…what happens when you try and set a toddler down…

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

Summer Dresses…

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I say all the time that I’m not a “dress” girl, but over and over when I wear them, I think… “Why don’t I wear more dresses??!” This is one of my favorite summer dresses. I’ve been wearing it every summer for the past 8+ years (am I the only one that gauges time on occasions? I know I wore this on our honeymoon which was 6 years ago, and it wasn’t new… 🙂 ) It’s a convertible dress-meaning you can wear it a ton of different ways, depending on how you tie it. It’s a no brainer to take on vacation because of it’s versatility, comfort, oh and spray it a few times with a water bottle and wrinkles be GONE!

I love that I can wear it around my neighborhood with flip flops and it’s totally casual. Yet, if I throw on some fancier sandals-date night!! Let’s all just pretend that I don’t have a total farmer tan, ok? Great… Twirling. Cos, she makes it look so fun! 😉 Loooooove this next shot! Look at her face!! LOVE!!Hahaha!There was a ribbon hanging down from our neighbors tree. I’m assuming from a balloon? In any case, she was determined to grab it!Oh, and could I Photoshop that GINORMOUS bruise from Maya’s leg? Yes, faster than I can type this sentence. But…that’s toddler life. And, that’s what I want her and ME to remember. She basically looks like Child Protective Services should haul me in at any minute, but…she’s having fun!!!My favorite…And…there are still people in our neighborhood who water their lawns… Which is heaven for Maya. Preeeeeetty sure they wouldn’t be overly excited that she was running through their yard, but whatever. OOPS! And, truth be told, this happened at the BEGINNING of our walk, but I thought it looked better to have it at the end hahaha. Thankfully the sun dried her dress and hair out quickly!On me…