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Combating the cold gray skies, with color…

We walk down by the beach almost every morning, but the past few mornings the 20ish degree weather with 15-20 mph winds has made that not sound so fun.Β  Today, we went down there later in the afternoon after it had warmed up (to a whopping 26) for a little bit to chase seagulls and watch the ferries… Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-1 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-2 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-3 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-4 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-5 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-6 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-7She’s obsessed with seagulls.Β  Or, any bird for that matter… Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-8I scored this faux leather jacket last summer for less than $5, and I’ve been DYING for her to fit into it.Β  It’s still a little big, but oh well.Β  SO cute πŸ™‚ Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-9 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-10 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-11 Blog Doma Leather Jacket 360 Cashmere J Brand-12On me…

Jacket- Doma (old off eBay, but similar here and super cool bright blue here)
Sweater- 360 Cashmere (in grey here, otherwise similar here and less expensive here)
Jeans- J Brand “Skinny Leg in Truffle” (ebay, sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Boots- Cafe Noir (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive version here.)
On Maya…
Jacket- H&M (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Gymboree (thrifted, and it miiight be a pj top :))
Jeans- 7FAM (ebay)
Shoes- Vans (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
I SO wish I had gotten a picture of Maya when I went to get her out of the car.Β  I had given her a PB&J wrap to eat while I was taking my pictures.Β  She opened it up, licked out all the PB&J, and then ate the wrap.Β  Do I need to tell you that peanut butter and jam were EVERYWHERE??Β  Thankfully it wiped right off the faux leather jacket, and her jeans were dark!
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Pop of color and…leopard (again)

Β Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-1 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-2 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-3I’ve always thought of this as a “dressier” jacket, so it just sits in my closet… I thought it might be fun to mix it with an edgier outfit.Β  A little faux leather top and biker boots.Β  I like the contrast of it all…and yet it works.Β  I think?? πŸ™‚ Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-4 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-5 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-6 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-7 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-8 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-9 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-10 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-11 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-12 Blog Theory ASTR Faux Leather DL1961 Emma Joie Boots-13On me…

Jacket- Theory (ebay, but similar style here, love this similar look here)
Top- ASTR (Nordstrom Rack) Similar here.
Jeans- DL 1961 (ebay, these are the Emma Leggings)
Boots- Joie (ebay, sold out.Β  Similar here, here, and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jacket- George (thrifted)
Dress- Gap (thrifted, similar for BIG $$ here haha, yeah right!)

Boots- Nordstrom (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…
Honestly, Maya was happy as a clam since we were at a park.Β  I can’t believe how much I’ve changed since starting this blog in September.Β  I used to be embarrassed if a car happened to drive by in my neighborhood while I was shooting.Β  Now, I set up my tripod just about anywhere.Β  Today, there were 4 carloads of high schoolers eating lunch while we were doing this.Β  No problem… haha πŸ™‚
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Hints of Gold…

Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-1 Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-2 Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-3 Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-4 Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-5 Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-6 Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-7 Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-8Ok, seriously?Β  She just cracks me up. Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-9Hands down favorite thing Maya does.Β  I usually squat down to take her picture, and she’ll just run towards me for a hug.Β  Not usually conducive to actually taking her picture, but I’ll take a big bear hug over a picture any day. Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-10 Β On me…

Jacket- Old (similar style here)
Sweater- J Crew (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- J Brand Aidan (thrifted, sold out, but similar here , here and less expensive here)
Belt- Linea Pelle (old, similar here and less expensive here)
Shoes- Superga (ebay)
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Sweater- GapΒ (thrifted, similar here)
Jeans- Old Navy (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes- Osh Kosh (Zulily)
Keeping it Real…
Lesson learned.Β  Don’t try and take pictures of Maya BEFORE lunch, and right after I told her we were going to go to Costco to get more Pirate’s Booty…
“Where’d it go, Pirate Booooooooooty!!!??”
The above all taken AFTER Costco/lunch πŸ™‚Blog J Crew J Brand Destroyed Aiden Gold Superga-11

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

dit-elle-Lauren

A little leopard here…a little leopard there.

Β Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-1 Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-2Yup, I couldn’t stay away from the scissors… I have a stack of black jeans, so I figured one pair could break free and be different, thus ensuring I would rotate them into the mix more. πŸ˜‰ Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-3LOVE how these turned out!Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-4- Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-4 Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-6Yes…I’m wearing this sweater AGAIN!Β  Love it! Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-7 Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-8 Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-9 Blog Zara Button Back Sweater Goldsign Frontier Target Leopard Flats-10On me…

Sweater- Zara
Top- Diab’Less (Old, similar here)
Jeans- Goldsign destroyed by me (similar here, similar look here, and less expensive here)
Shoes- Target (not sure how I scored them for $5 at the store, when they are $16 online?!)
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On Maya…
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Coat- Baluga of NY (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweatshirt- Gap (thrifted, but loving this here)
Jeans- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
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(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

My inner Boho…

Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-1 Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-2Β I have totally been drawn to super wide leg denim lately.Β  Sadly, my legs are SO short that I need to hem or fake cuff them and then even with that wear 4 inch heels.Β  That is SO not happening on regular basis.Β  It was fun to dress up like I did before having Maya for a little bit though… Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-3 Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-4 Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-5Um…see?Β  Running after her in 4 inch heels.Β  NOT GOOD. Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-6This is her look after I’ve been yelling “Maya, stop!Β  Maya…stop running!!” Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-7FINE… Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-8These were my 2nd jeans I distressed.Β  I bought them at a thrift store for cheap ($2?).Β  They were a bit worn, so I figured I just go all out and make it look like they were meant to be that way πŸ™‚ Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-9On me…

Top- Joie (sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Scarf- Gorjana Griffin (sold out, but similar here)
Belt- Massimo Dutti (Old, similar here and here)
Jeans- J Brand “Kat” (sold out, but similar here)
Boots- Charles David (old, but similar here)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (thrifted and distressed by me, similar here)
Top- Gap (ebay)
Jacket- Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes- Osh Kosh bought on Zulily
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

My favorite vintage coat…

Β Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-1 Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-2I bought this coat 20+ years ago at thrift store from a box that was “Anything for $1.50”Β  Snatched it right up and have been wearing it every year since.Β  Still looks new!Β  And more importantly…always looks current.Β  That is what I LOVE about vintage coats. Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-3 Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-4 Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-5 Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-6Um…just a little windy!!! Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-7 Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-8 Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-9 Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-10 On me…

Coat- Vintage (thrifted vintage)
Top- H&M (sold out, similar here)
Jeans- Vince (thrifted, similar here and less expensive here)
Shoes- BlayConcept (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Guess (thrifted, but similar style here and here)
Top- Pumpkin Patch (Nordstrom Rack)
Scarf- Mine thrifted
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Zulily
Keeping it real…
Did I mention that it was WINDY??!!Blog Vintage Coat HM Top Vince Jeans Blayconcept Shoes-11

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Military Jacket + Printed Jeans + Booties (almost all thrifted!)

Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-1My parents were nice enough to take Maya for a few hours, so I could get caught up on some work and go to a Dr’s apt.Β  It just happened to stop raining for 5 minutes when they came over, so my mom grabbed a few pics of me and Maya.Β  Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-2She’s looking at my dad (who is making funny faces behind my mom and saying…”Um, BOPO, you are NOT funny…” (sorry Dad) Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-3Then, she was ready to get going to their house!Β  Seriously, so lucky to have them now living a few blocks away!Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-11You can kind of see that it started raining again…Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-12Bye Mom!!Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-13A few hours later it stopped raining right before my apt, so I ran out and grab some of me.Β  Literally had 5 minutes, before it started pouring again. Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-4Scored this J Crew jacket for $7! Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-6And since I didn’t have Maya with me, I broke out some booties with heels! Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-7 Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-8 Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-9And…a non ginormous purse, since I didn’t have to haul around snacks, water, diapers, wipes, toys, etc πŸ™‚ Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-10 On me…

Jacket- J Crew (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Current Elliott (thrifted, sold out, but similar here)
Purse- The Sak “Silverlake Flap” (thrifted $7!! Sold out, but 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)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it real…
I have no idea what she’s doing here haha.Β  Diaper wedgie perhaps? πŸ™‚Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-14

(pcitures of me and Maya are taken by my Mom.Β  All pictures taken of me are with a self timer and tripod, ones of Maya are by me :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Layering + Combat Boots

Β Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-1 Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-2 Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-3I was kind of on the fence when I got this jacket from StyleMint.Β  I got it during their Black Friday Sale, so it was 50% off (point in it’s favor).Β  When it came, it was kind of stiff and boxy.Β  I threw it in the dryer (it says hand wash cold, but THAT is not happening!)Β  That softened it up a bit, and now I really like it.Β  I love that it shows the layers of what you are wearing underneath! Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-4Um….”big hair don’t care”??Β  Ok, I kind of care, wow :} Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-5I’ve ordered a bunch of stuff off StyleMint (of course when they have big sales!), but I hadn’t ever bought any shoes from ShoeMint.Β  Well…another sale came up, so I snagged these boots for $44!Β  They are real leather and SO soft and comfortable.Β  I was very pleasantly surprised!Β  Even walked around the neighborhood with Maya first time wearing them and still comfy!Β  They still have some left, and I agree with the reviewers, size down a half size.Β  Love the studded details and the zippers up the back! Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-6 Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-7Yeah, her coat lasted all of 2.3 seconds.Β  NW girl at heart…who needs a coat?? Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-8Coated baby pants??!!!Β  Died when I saw these on Zulily’s close out sale!Β  May have gotten a few pairs…they were $5.50 and I had grandparent Christmas $$ to spend! Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-9 Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-10 Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-11 On me…

Jacket- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here and if you want to splurge here)
Sweater- Aqua Cashmere (old, but love this here and less expensive option hereΒ  both on sale!)
Jeans- Hudson (eBay)
Boots- StyleMint (on sale!)
On Maya…
Shirt- Arizona (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Carter’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Pants- Zulily (search for Crystal Vogue)
Shoes-Converse (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it real… Can you tell she likes to push the button?Β  Sheesh.
Blog StyleMint Jacket Aqua Sweater Hudson ShoeMint Boots-13

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Another pair of Boyfriend Jeans…and a pop of color.

Β Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-1 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-2My hunt for the perfect boyfriend jean continues.Β  Current Elliott isΒ known for theirs, so when I found them at Funky Janes for $18 (I used my credit for items dropped off-so FREE TO ME!), I had to try them.Β  They still have a bit of the saggy butt look (not a fan!), but again…they are SO comfortable, that I’m willing to overlook that.Β  We went to a birthday party today, so I knew I would be bending down/sitting/running around.Β  I wanted something that would be comfortable, and these definitely fit the bill. Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-3I love this jacket (eBay!).Β  I don’t know why I don’t wear it more often… Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-4 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-5She’s running away from me as I insist that she puts a coat on…. Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-6 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-7 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-8 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-9She loves picking up sticks and taking them on our walks. Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-10 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-11 On me…

Jacket- Doma (old) Similar color here and here.
Top- Zara (sold out, but similar here-it zips up the back which you can’t see :))
Jeans- Current Elliott (scored at Funky Janes Consignment, similar here and less expensive here)
Shoes- Coach (thrifted, and OMG are they comfy! Similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here and loving this one here)
Top- First Impressions (thrifted, on sale here)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted and destroyed by me)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)
Keeping it real…
This would be right after I wrangled her into her coat.Β  Not happy. πŸ™‚Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-12

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Masculine and Feminine

Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-1 Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-2Β These mens 7FAM jeans are really becoming one of my favorite happy accidents. I thought it would be fun to pair them with something a little more feminine this time and dare I say it…sexy?? :} Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-3LOVE these chevron earrings from Gorjana Griffin Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-4 Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-5 Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-6 Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-7 Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-8 Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-9She is such a goof….love her πŸ™‚ Blog Zara Sweater Mens 7FAM-10On me…

Sweater- Zara (on sale!)
Jeans- 7 For all Mankind-similar (men’s :) thrifted)
Earrings- Gorjana Griffin (scored during their 80% clearance.Β  Sold out, but similar styles here)
Shoes- Isaac Mizrahi (15+ yrs old, but similar here and here)
On Maya…
Sweater- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but love this on sale here)
Top- H&M (thrifted, similar here)
Jeans- 7FAM (eBay, similar here in blue and here gray)
Shoes- Zulily
And in the interest of keeping it real… No, it’s not always happy faces and laughter πŸ™‚Blog Outtake Zara 7FAM

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

dit-elle-Lauren