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Sunset walks…

I know that everyone who is around me probably gets sick of me always having my camera on me. BUT…these next images that I asked the Huz to get of me and Maya on our evening walk? Some of my most favorite. We’d still have had these moments (as we do every day), but to have them captured that I can look back on? Invaluable… I can’t stress enough how important it is for Mom’s to get in front of the camera with their families! Do it! You will thank me later 😉 But then let’s rewind to the beginning of the walk. With…Marty the zebra 🙂“Mommy, there’s an INSECT!!”And then, I kid you not, she just plopped down on these stairs happy as can be and had a moment with Marty 🙂On me…

Top- French Connection (ebay)

Jeans- Current Elliott (thrifted)

Shoes- MaddenGirl (thrifted)

On Maya…

Dress- Made in Mexico (thrifted)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

(all pictures taken of me with Maya by the Huz:))

Magical Fog…

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We’ve had the most amazing foggy mornings lately. I guess that’s the first sign that fall is on it’s way. It’s been even more nice because it ends up blowing over and we’ve had some gorgeous sunny days that follow.

As a side note. This is the dress I wore to the hospital when I had Maya. It’s not a maternity dress, but is made out of this super soft stretchy cotton. Suffice to say, I am never getting rid of it 🙂 On me…

Jacket- StyleMint (sold out)

Dresss- T Los Angeles (old)

Shoes- ShoeMint “Zandra”

On Maya…

Jacket- H&M (sold out)

Romper- Three Little Tress (thrifted)

Boots- Xhiliration (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

I’ve been wondering recently if it’s bad that Maya and I spend so much time together. Should I expose her to more playgroups and organized activities that don’t involve me? But then I hear her giggle uncontrollably over some simple act I’ve done or hear her ask for hugs or cuddles, and I know there’s plenty of time for her to be around others. The time we have that’s just us two is special, and I’m not letting that go anytime soon. Selfish? Not sure if I care…

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

Staying cool in dresses and overalls…

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I was never much of a dress girl, but am becoming one recently! I think it’s because we are having such a warm summer here in Seattle! Upper 80’s/low90’s is HOT for us, and dresses are so easy to throw on and COOL! And by that I mean temperaturewise 🙂I was trying to pose on my own, and she kept running up to me. Totally NOT complaining!!! I mean…who really likes looking at me by myself?? 🙂

Um, and her little bandaided elbow that is barely in the frame? LOVE! “Mommy, tickle me!??” And…more licking :{ Not going to lie. I was super impressed with her soccer skills! Who knew!?? I’ve never even given her one to kick around (I will NOW!), and she was a pro with this deflated basketball haha.And then an epic game of peek a boo 🙂I want to eat her up!!!Shhh! 🙂On me…

Dress- Geren Ford (old, love this one here)

Boots- Nine West (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Top- Circo (thrifted, but similar here)

Overalls- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes-Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Not much to keep real. Been having really good days 🙂

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

Playing on the beach…

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I really need to get one of those tide schedules, because low tide in Seattle is SO amazing! Maya LOVES to run around in the water, and really….can you get a more beautiful setting?? And the shoes come off for both of us 🙂Another plug for thrift store shopping. NO worries about getting down and dirty 🙂On me…

Top- Free People (via ThredUp) similar here

Hat- Banana Republic (thrifted, similar here)

Belt- Vintage (thrifted)

Jeans- Levi’s 501 (thrifted, DIY cut off)

Shoes- Birkenstocks (20 years old, and still hanging in there!

On Maya…

Top- H&M (via ThredUp)) similar here.

Skirt- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

As a side note. For those of you that are potty training your toddler or have a toddler that is trained, I HIGHLY recommend the Kalencom 2-in1 Potette. It’s been a LIFESAVER when we are out and about either running errands or down at the beach/park. It has legs that stand it upright, but it can also fold flat out to be put over a toilet seat. I also bought this pack of these liners. Super easy to use, and Maya loves using it. It folds up pretty small, so I just keep it in my car, or I throw it in my beach bag. Not really sure what the laws are about toddlers peeing in public haha, but that falls under the beg for forgiveness rather than ask for permission category for me 🙂

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

Good to be HOME + another entirely thrifted outfit!

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First of all…can I just say how GOOD it is to be home after being gone for 4 days??! Having an anniversary getaway with the Huz was AMAZING, and I am SO thankful to my parents for watching Maya for us. But…being gone from her for 4 days was tough! They picked me up from the airport last night and as I got in the car Maya says- “MOMMEEE!! Hi Mommy! You’re BEAUTIFUL!” Granted, it was dark haha, but still…MELT MY HEART! Good to be home…

Now, onto our regularly scheduled program 🙂 I got this entire outfit one day while thrifting at Value Village with my 30% off coupon (Minus the belt. I thrifted that on a different trip). Total outfit cost me less than $20!! Rarely do I find total outfits when I go thrift store shopping. Usually, it’s a piece here and a piece there. This was a total windfall day!

Ps-Maya is sitting in the car next to me eating her sandwich 😉These jeans are technically high waisted, but on my jumbo torso, they look more like a mid rise. I’ve mentioned before my love of shoes and taking pictures of shoes. These next three might be my all time favorites of the ones I’ve taken!!! Um, the little foot cross??!! Like I could even TELL her to do that. And the sippy cup that I didn’t quite move out of the way completely…LOVE!! And lastly…because this is how I keep Maya occupied while I take pics haha. Seemed appropriate to document it 😉 She’s always loved to sing. We do this thing now, where I imitate her for a few bars until we end in a crescendo! Maya has been wearing this top for aver a year. It started off as a tunic, and I’m sure I’ll keep having her wear it when it’s a crop top haha. I LOVE it. And yes, her entire outfit is thrifted too. I am fairly certain the entire outfit cost me less than $10 🙂 These Joe’s Jeans are size 18 month, but I scored them for $2.50, so I thought I’d give them a try. I think they make the cutest capris! And because they super stretchy and are made for a diaper but, they totally fit her comfortably 🙂On me…

Top- Abercrombie & Fitch (thrifted, LOVE this here)

Jeans- Citizens of Humanity “Carlton Retro High Rise” (thrifted, sold out, similar here)

Belt- Vintage (thrifted)

Boots- Sam Edelman “Petty Suede Boots” (thrifted for $8.40!!!)

On Maya…

Top- Crewcuts (thrifted, but loving this here)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Cherokee (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Nothing to keep real. We were away all weekend in Napa to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary and my 40th birthday. It was a magical weekend filled with wine, food, relaxation, and fun. Coming home was pretty fantastic too. Only bummer is that the Huz got a last minute apt and had to stay behind in San Francisco 😦

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

An acceptable outfit that feels like pajamas? I’m IN!

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I got these pants during the last “Clear the Rack” sale at Nordstom Rack. I had meant for them to be to wear to shoot weddings. I kept meaning to test them out first (an all day wedding is NOT the time to try something new!), but just remembered about them last night. It’s been in the upper 70’s to mid 80’s lately, and these were PERFECT! They are super light weight. The flat front is flattering, yet the elastic back makes them super comfy. I originally meant them to be dressy, but threw on loose T and sandals instead. Basically, I felt like I was wearing pajamas all day. LOVE THAT! Pretty sure I will be living in these from now on haha. Oh, wall art? Don’t mind if we do haha 🙂“Maya, can you go stand under those wings?”

“They’re not wings…they’re EARS!”

Ok, then… 🙂On me…

Top- Zara (from ThredUp)

Pants- Free People (Nordstrom Rack)

Shoes- ShoeMint “Zandra”

On Maya…

Romper- Gap (thrifted)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

I love, love, LOVE that Maya is getting more adventurous! I’ve mentioned before that she’s been kind of a scaredy cat when it comes to the playground. Admittedly, it’s a bit of a catch 22. Part of me loves that she’s so scared and I don’t really have to worry about her doing anything dangerous, but part of me is so proud that she’s starting to climb more and take some risks. Go Maya!!

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

Prim and Proper + A little Edge…

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I found this adorable vintage top at a thrift store a few weeks ago. I LOVE all the embroidered details, but the puffed sleeves have kind of kept me from wearing it. It looks a little too prim and proper for me. NOT there’s anything wrong with that, but I’m not really girly or frilly. So…I paired it with pair of destroyed skinny jeans (found them a the same thrift store-Value Village-had a 30% of coupon that was expiring), and some studded gold boat shoes. I think it balanced it out! What do you think? Maya’s new thing is to say “Mommy, kiss?!” And then she attacks me with LICKS! Like…won’t stop. It’s kinda funny at first, and then….kinda gross! And then she’s back to sweetness overload. Giving flower petals from the ground to my mom, because picking them is not allowed 😉Um, when did she become a teenager!!??On me…

Top- Vintage

Jeans- Edyson “sloan” deconstructed skinny (thrifted, sold out, but similar here)

Shoes- be & D gold studded boat shoe eBay for $13 sold out but less expensive here

On Maya…

Dress- Osh Kosh

Shoes- (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

hahaha. And yes, those are little boys’ underwear. She’s obsessed with Monster’s Inc 🙂

Blog Maya OshKosh Dress Butterfly Boots-5

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

Summer Neutrals…

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Maya and I actually wore these outfit when we had some friends over for dinner the other weekend, but never got the chance to take our pictures. If you don’t take a picture, it’s like you never wore it, right haha. Soooo, we recycled the outfits to go over to my parents for dinner while the Huz was out of town 🙂

My mom was nice enough to grab some pics of me.Honestly have no idea what I was laughing about? My mom’s pretty funny, but it was probably that I’m just not used to others taking my picture (shared some information about that and a few random things about me on Instagram yesterday) 😉 LOVE all the details in this top!! And it is SO comfy!! Her new thing is to “RRRRRAHRRRR!” To which you are supposed to respond “AAAAAH!!” She thinks it’s hilarious. Then will say “Now, YOU say RRRRAHRRR!” and then she squeals in surprise/shock/fake scaredness 🙂 I changed into flip flops for our walk…Kind of in love with this next one…thanks Mom!!!And….she’s done haha.On me…

Top- See by Chloe (ebay, similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 Amanda the not distressed version (mine-ebay)

Shoes- Jeffrey Campbell (thrifted, similar here) and Havaianas

On Maya…

Dress- Zara Kids (thrifted, but love this on sale here)

Shoes-Stride Rite (thrifted, similar here)

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

How many pairs of distressed skinny jeans does a girl need…

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Apparently at least one more 🙂

I posted a glimpse on Instagram of one of my latest thrift hauls (actually a different outfit that I have yet to wear!). Is that something anyone would want to see more of on the blog? Like how much I score things for, or no? In any case…this entire outfit cost me less than $20! Retail would have been more than $250 🙂 The other thing I love about thrifting, is buying brands I may never have bought otherwise. I don’t think I’ve ever shopped at Talbots, but since scooping up this top I’ve worn it twice in 3 days haha :} So…the upside to this school playground that we’ve been going to pretty much every other night. There’s usually only a few people there (if any!), so I don’t feel as self conscious setting up the tripod to take pics. AND…Maya just plays on the playground while I snap a few quick pics of myself…all within eyesight! Total win. Then, I can usually lure her over to play in front of the camera for a few of us together… 🙂 The downside is… that if there are other kids there, she certainly is not in the mood to take pics with me haha. Not that it’s really a downside. I LOVE that she run, run, runs here. Am I the only mom that loves going to school playgrounds more than actual playgrounds because there are no swings or sand pits? Kind of defeats the point to have Maya go and want to swing the entire time or sit in the sandbox and dump sand over her head over and over (total mean mommy admission!!!)

Anywho! There was NO getting her in front of the tripod on this night, but the Huz was there (yahoo to that after him being in NYC all week!!!), so he took these next few of us as I was wrangling her to go home 🙂 Oh magical sun setting light. How I love you… And that adorable nugget?? TOO CUTE!! It was a good night…On me…

Top- Talbots (thrifted, similar here)

Jeans- Paige “Blue Heights” (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Betula by Birkenstocks (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya… (total outfit cost-$5!)

Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)

Shoes- Stride Rite (thrifted, similar here)

Keeping it Real…

I am almost caught up with work, so I’m doing links again. Not sure how long that will last or if anyone cares 😉

(all pictures of me taken with a self timer and tripod, ones of me with Maya by the Huz :))

Zara Sale….take 2 :}

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Ok, so my Zara sale “Happy Birthday to me” purchase was not just limited to this. 🙂 I got these shoes too!! They were only $29!! I have to admit…they aren’t as comfortable as the leopard ones (which I wore on a shoot the other day-passed that test!). That’s ok though. They aren’t uncomfortable, and they are so flipping cute!! Oh, and this boxy tee too 😉 Because, you can never have too many white tees (they never stay white…)! Maya found some sidewalk chalk on the playground…

“Mommy, draw a cat?”

“Sure…”

“With a tail!”

“Sure!”

“And a cow!”

I’m actually a pretty good artist, but a cow? Why are those so hard to draw??

“Um, he’s sleeping…” (My answer to everything I don’t want to/can’t do :))and…she accepts it every time hahahaBecause, she has Goffrey2. Why does she need a cow??OMG, I don’t even know what she is doing here, but it cracks me up!!!I’m only including this picture, because it’s actually a big deal. Maya is SO cautious at any playground!!! She was pretty early/advanced in all her verbal/mental stages, but late in most of her motor skills. She’s still totally cautious to climb anything and still won’t stand up on the slide platform no matter how high/low the slide is. She crawls… SO, the fact that she wanted to climb up this “rock wall” thing was pretty cool! This was about as far as she went, but still! 🙂On me…

Top- Zara (on sale now!)

Jeans- Current Elliott (ebay, similar here)

Shoes- Zara (sold out :()

On Maya…

Dress- Old Navy (thrifted)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Honestly, I don’t even remember what was going on here. Might have been that she saw the chalk, yet I wasn’t sure what she meant? Or maybe…Goffrey2 got dropped?? (insert horror emoticon!!) Either way…it’s not always smiles, hugs, and kisses 😉

Blog Old Navy Striped Dress Brown Converse-7

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

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