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Layering up on a windy day…

Truth be told, I wasn’t planning on taking pictures on this day. It was super cold, raining, and windy, so I was all comfy and bundled up. Honestly, I don’t even know if I took a shower, because the days all melted together last week… :} But then…it cleared up for about an hour, so I thought…why not? However…THIS picture, made this little impromptu shoot all worth while. I’d much rather be given a beautiful leaf than a flower 🙂 Maya had gotten her shirt all dirty at preschool, so I threw this dress on her that was in her “if she gets dirty” preschool bag haha. Again…not planned, but real life, no? 🙂 Um, but these boots??? DYING!! I didn’t even know they were rain boots when I bought them on Zulily during their close out sale! When they came and I realized she could actually wear them over the next few months hahaha, IN LOVE!! 🙂Oh, and can we talk about toddler girls that don’t want you to do their hair?? I have to do Maya’s hair while she’s on the potty watching the iPad hahaha. Even then, more than half the time she rips out whatever I’ve done singing “Let it GOOOOO!”

Thanks Elsa :{ Messy hair, and oddball outfit and all. She’s still pretty fricking cute, if you ask me 🙂On me…

Sweater- Theory “Tootsie in Tweed” (similar here)

Tank- H&M

Jeans- 7FAM “Josefina Cropped” (similar here)

Boots- Frye (old, similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Zulily search Shampoo

Dress- Old Navy (thrifted)

Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Zulily search Link Boots

Keeping it Real…

I actually took these a few weeks ago. I still wasn’t sure I’d post them, but it has been SO freaking cold, and I’ve been so freaking busy with work, that…I’m digging back into the archives of unposted posts 😉 So…this is what Maya and I wear when we don’t plan on taking pics haha.

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

Vintage Leather + Skinny Jeans + Booties…never fails.

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DL1961 was incredibly generous and sent Maya and me a few more pairs of jeans to try. I thought all my other pairs were comfy, but these Florence jeans take it to another level! The name is deceiving. I assumed “Instasculpt” would be more rigid and binding, but they are sooo soft, yet flattering! And if you’re thinking I don’t look any more sculpted, that’s all the overindulging I’ve been doing lately haha-whoops 😉 The funniest thing about these next two images? I was actually trying to get a shot of just me, and she kept wanting to run to me. I even gave her a snack, which usually helps buy me a few minutes to get some detail shots of just me. NOT complaining, because let’s be honest…who wants to see shots of just me?? haha 🙂 This could totally be seen as an out take, but I love it! She was just running around me, laughing, and wanting to dance. 🙂And…the only images I got of Maya by herself not covered in water and mud…Here she is spotting all the mud puddles. You can see the excitement in her fingers! 🙂Racing towards them tongue out and all. hahahaI actually attempted to plead with her NOT to jump just yet. “Please, can we just run around and play a little bit before you jump??”Yeah, that didn’t happen… But if you can’t beat them, join them no? Or at least capture the fun… So pleased with herself. There really are few things she loves more than jumping in mud puddles! And, who am I to deny that joy? The boots were $1.50 from the thrift store, and I am totally putting the Activex Denim technology to the test in these DL1961 Jeans 😉 OMG, this look KILLS ME!!! I am telling you. Maya is just as happy as she looks on this blog, but the moments when she’s not-almost even cuter!! ALMOST 🙂 At this point, she realized she was all wet and she’s like “Mommy, it’s time to go home!” Oh…really?? So…maybe we should have run and played a little more before jumping in the puddles right away? And for those of you that know me, you know that is EXACTLY what I said to her 🙂But then of course, I gave her a little hug and a kiss! 🙂Love her…On me…

Jacket- Vintage (similar here, and less expensive here)

Sweater- H&M (old, similar here)

Belt- Forever 21 (similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 “Florence” in Monroe (C/O)

Boots- Frye “Lisa Short Stitch” (eBay, sold out but similar here and here and less expensive here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Levis (thrifted, but similar here)

Sweater-H&M (similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 “Chloe” in Macpherson (C/O)

Shoes- Baby Quiz (thrifted, similar here)

Keeping it Real…

I’ll be honest. As we drove away, I thought “This entire shoot is just going to be scrapped and will never see the light of day on the blog. Yes, Maya is eating in half of them. Yes, she jumped into mud puddles about 5 minutes into our outting soaking herself, and getting us both muddy. But, that’s our real life. That’s what really happens. So, things may not have gone as I had envisioned them, but they rarely do haha.

And…while I’m “keeping it real”. This is what really happens sometimes too. I can’t figure out where I’m supposed to stand to be in focus (I put a flower down that we had long since trampled), and Maya has a snack in her hand, yet still wanted to be holding my hand… And there we go 🙂 Such is life.

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

Leather Jacket + Sequins + Coated Denim….Holidays are coming!

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I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving surrounded by ones you love! I’m listing some of the things I’m most thankful for in the “Keeping it Real” at the bottom 🙂

The holidays are coming, and that means parties! Well, for some of us. It used to mean a few parties for me, but now…not as much haha. That said, there are still times when we do go out, and I want to make sure I’m ready! So….I thought for the next month, I’d do a post a week that wasn’t really as much “mom friendly” as it was “get me out of the house and party” friendly 😉

I wish it meant a fun dress (I have a ridiculous amount of them waiting to be worn!), but I really just don’t feel comfortable in dresses. I LOVE them, buy them, and then 30 minutes before we are about to leave…rip them off and change in a panic!!

For me, that means black or coated denim, something a little fun/sparkly on top, and a leather jacket. Oh…and HEELS!! Becuase…those really only come out for special occasions and they make me feel like I’m stepping it up (HA, literally and figuratively) 🙂I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking that if you are reading this blog that you are either my family (haha) or that you like fashion, food, or ridiculously cute little girls (ha!) Anyway, for those of you that are fashion minded, you will appreciate this. I coveted these jeans for soooooo long, as I talked about here and when I finally scored them from Nordstrom Racks “Clear the Rack” here,. And yet…I’ve only worn them ONCE! What the heck??!!! They are comfy, repel toddler gook, I LOVE THEM, yet…I save them/never wear them? I need to get over it!! I really have been trying to work things into my wardrobe that I’ve been “saving” aka…most of my clothes, but this blog is actually making me stick to it a little more…little by little. I still tend to wear the same jeans 3 days in a row when we are not taking pictues (for whatever reason) In the beginning, I was all about taking pictures every day to show what a day in the REAL life of a mom was, but…A) who wants to see that?? and B) I just don’t have time for that! So…now, it’s a mix of boring reality and fun 🙂 By the way…I’m TOTALLY open to suggestions of what you might want to see if anyone has any!!!All that said. Leather + Fun Top + Coated Denim = My Happy Place/Comfort Zone And THIS…is our happy place 🙂 Um, yes. She is the cutest thing in the world. Just in case anyone was wondering! 🙂 On me…

Jacket- Doma (old, similar here)

Top- Velvet “Vonnie Sequin Top” (similar here)

Jeans- Paige Edgemont coated (Nordstrom Rack)

Boots- Paul & Joe (Old, similar here and less expensive option here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Amy Coe (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)

Leggings- Zulily

Shoes- (thrifted, and DIY glitter toe shown here)

Keeping it Real…

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving!! Things have been a bit crazy in our life lately, so it was even more special and nice to just relax, overindulge, and be thankful. It’s so easy to focus on the daily grind and get overwhelmed with what’s not going the way you want. That’s the best thing about Thanksgiving. Hopefully, you have the day off from work, are surrounded by loved ones, eat way more amazing food than you every should, and…reflect on what you are thankful for.

This is what I’m most thankful for…

1- Family– I am so incredibly blessed the have an amazing family. They say you can’t choose your family, but if I had to pick mine out of a ginormous book, I’d choose mine in a heart beat! Which…is kind of my 2, 3, and 4 🙂

2- The Huz- I not only married my best friend, but I married the yin to my yang. We have enough in common to understand each other and have fun, but also have completely different strengths, that allow us to navigate through this crazy life in a way I never even dreamed was possible.

3- My Parents- Before the Huz, they were my best friends. Still are… I’m so lucky that they now live only a few blocks away and that both Maya and I get to see them almost every day.

4- Our kids– Two teenage sons and a toddler… It can be tough at times, but we are so lucky to have 3 genuinely good, caring, NICE, kids that truly all love each other. What more could you want?

4- Life– It can be crazy at times, but I am soooo lucky to be able to do something that I love to do while getting to spend the majority of my day with my favorite partner in crime (and play!).

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

Chunky Knits + Comfy Destroyed Boyfriend Jeans + Lace Up Boots

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The good news? I think I found the perfect destroyed boyfriend jeans. The bad news? They don’t make them anymore. 😦

I scored these new on eBay for $27, originally $231(I sometimes wonder how the sellers get their stock, but then…I figure I don’t really care haha-whoops)

Most destroyed boyfriend jeans are 100% cotton (that fabric tends to fray the best) The downside is that they either stretch out and give you saggy butt, or they don’t stretch at all-which isn’t all that comfy! These are stretchy but don’t stretch out, aka what I totally look for in a jean! I’m a little embarrassed about how many times I’ve worn these since I got them a few weeks ago… :} I made the mistake of giving her my phone in the car while I snapped a few pics of me. She found her way to the Disney Collector and there was NO taking that phone out of her hands haha. If you don’t know who she is (you’re lucky!) If you have a toddler, my guess is that you do. They all seem to find her somehow!!?? It kind of cracks me up to see her looking so serious 🙂 The only way to get the phone out of her hands was to go to the playground. I took these after we got home. She’s walking her yoyo 😉 On me…

Sweater- Zara (last year, similar here)

Jeans- Genetic Denim Masen Ex Boyfriend (ebay, sold out but I bet these are just as comfy!)

Boots- 20+ years old (similar here and less expensive here)

On Maya…

Top- Ahoy Amigo

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

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

I actually took these right after Halloween. I was stock piling pics/posts on days that weren’t raining in anticipation of the inevitable monsoon season, then…we got super lucky with great weather for the last few weeks! So, I’ve got extras thank goodness, because I’m so flipping overwhelmed outside of this blog I could cry (and admittedly have a few times…). Again…this blog is the thing I look forward to working on, during breaks, when things are going to %&$#, so…thank you to all of you that are following along. 🙂

THIS is Maya finding a piece of candy on the sidewalk and balancing it on her head haha.

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

Kimonos + Black Ripped Skinnies (and a video!)

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I LOVE the look of kimonos! They can be a little tricky to wear though. At least for me. I see them on other people, and pretty much love however they are worn. But then I try it, and I end up taking them off haha. LOVE this one from Free People. Really, anything Free People makes, I love lately.

All that said. I realized as I was going over these images that I looked totally pregnant in this outfit- I’m NOT! I definitely learn things after posting outfits. There’s only so much that you can see when you look in the mirror. Especially when you take all of about 2 minutes to get dressed! I thought all loose and flowey would be good on top with the skinny jeans on the bottom, but…I’m thinking a tighter shirt might have been a better idea. Oh, well! 🙂 All that said, if I were pregnant, I would TOTALLY rock this outfit as well! Although, I still might do a tighter shirt to showcase the bump 🙂 But ooooooh, that cascade of flowing fabric?? LOVE!! This next one cracks me up haha. Kind of an outtake, but too funny not to include! Maya’s face, and the side karate kick-love it! Again…NOT PREGNANT!! :{I’ve been wanting to do a video of how I take our shots with a self timer and tripod. I’ve done a post about it, but I really want to do one that goes over the entire process, because I really want to show Maya’s role in it (here’s a video of Maya doing it all by herself 🙂), and how much fun she has. But haven’t had the time yet. I did manage to capture this video of me doing the thing Maya loves the most. Flying in the air-aka working out with your toddler :). I am SO glad I finally did it-LOVE IT! I may or may not have already watched this about 827 times 😉

And here’s the image I took in the video! Honestly, all the stars aligned in that I got this shot the one time I shot the video. I would have just posted another one that wasn’t videoed had I not hahahaha (just keeping it real ;))The dress Maya is wearing is SO ADORABLE!! The only problem is that it’s 100% silk (aka is a wrinkle nightmare) and it’s short sleeve. But, she’s been asking to wear it every since I bought it (for $1.50!!!!), and I kept putting her off. Finally, I gave in and just layered her up. 🙂 It cracks me up how opinionated she already is (insert snicker from my dad!!) She is her mother’s daughter 🙂

Lion in hand… She has to be holding a toy at all times 🙂Are you kidding me with that look??? 🙂And then THIS? I just wanted to scoop her up and smother her with kisses!! On me…

Kimono- Free People “Printed Duster Scarf” (Nordstrom Rack, can still buy it here)

Top- Mod’Land Paris (thrifted, similar here)

Jeans- J Brand Skinny Leg Shadow Destroyed (ebay, not destroyed here and less expensive here)

Boots- SixtySeven “Blake” Bootie (Nordstom Rack, sold out, loving these)

On Maya…

Jacket- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- CrewCuts (thrifted, but similar drop waist style here)

Leggings- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Boots- Kids Feet (Consignment Store credit used, similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Here’s a few outtakes I took before I had the thought to video it. What’s really funny is that I’ve always performed better under pressure-HA! I had to totally laugh when I saw this next on the back of the camera. Where’s Maya??! hahaha And then…I flipped the camera to portrait vs landscape ;).

And one that I caught on the way down vs up…

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

Vintage Fishermans Sweater + Plaid + Ripped Denim + Oxfords

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It is abnormally sunny here lately in Seattle , but COLD. So…layers are a must. You are freezing for a bit, then hot as you move around in the sun. I got this amazing vintage wool sweater for $2.50, and I LOVE it!! The plaid shirt was $2! Both scored recently.I’ve had these jeans for a while and they were ridiculously long. Like a 35 inch inseam. I’m 5 8″, but my legs are the size of a person who’s 5 5″. Yes, I have an abnormally long torso, which was great for a swim team and pregnancy, but NOT pants. Anywho, I finally took the plunge and just chopped them off. LOVE them now!! “Mommy, I want to go upside down like a bat!” There is just something about this next image. LOVE IT! And then I panicked “DON’T GO IN THE WATER!!!” The tide was super high! We usually go down this ramp and play on the beach. I had promised her we were going to play on the beach… :{ Sadly…we played on the ramp haha.And these faux Dr. Martens I scored of Zulily for $9.99?? She’s gotten compliments on them every time she’s worn them (total of 3 times since I got them in the mail) haha. And then the fun started. She threw off her sweater and coat and started jumping and dancing out of nowhere. It’s not possible to love this little nugget more than I do… The little finger point??!!! I can’t make this stuff up… I may have also promised her bubbles. This batch I got are total duds!! Which is kind of ok, since she dumps out all the bubbles in about 2.3 seconds regardless if they work or not… On me…

Sweater- Vintage (similar here)

Top- Mossimo (thrifted

Jeans- J Brand (thrifted, sold out, but similar here)

Shoes- Miss Sixty “Marlene” oxford (sold out, but you can still find them on eBay!) Similar here

On Maya…

Jacket- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)

Leggings- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Boots- Zulily (search Link Boots)

Keeping it Real…

Aaaaaand, we have an runner!! It’s funny. I always know with Maya and on shoots when kids are all done. They are all fun and games until….they’re not 😉 And that is when you call it a day 🙂

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

Faux Fur + Boho Vibes…

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Nordstrom had another “Clear the Rack” sale. They’ve had a few that I managed to avoid, but honestly, I’ve been working my arse off and figured this was the time to use my $20 Nordstrom dollars from the last Clear the Rack that I did damage on… 🙂 Again, I’m a total sucker for an interesting back!! On me…

Vest- Thrifted (similar here)

Top- Free People “Princess Gwendolyn” (from Nordstrom Rack-sold out, love this here)

Belt- Streets Ahead (old)

Jeans- Current Elliott (thrifted for $5.60!)

Boots- Cafe Noire (thrifted, but similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Circo (thrifted)

Top- Osh Kosh (thrifted)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted)

Shoes-Pippytoes (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Yes, that would be a measuring tape, aka Maya’s snake. She found it in my desk drawer (design student supplies!) and she wouldn’t leave the car without it haha. I finally managed to take it out of her hand, and then she was NOT feeling taking any pics. So…we went home and played.

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

Fringe and Cowboy Boots

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I honestly love any kind of boots, but I’m totally partial to cowboy boots. They have a little bit of a heel, but are still totally comfortable! I have a completely beat up pair that is 25+ years old that I still wear on shoots.

I mentioned in this post that my mother in law lives in Oklahoma. She is a total horse lover and still a competing rider! She generously bought Maya these boots for her birthday which she also wore here (she LOVES them!). Well, I may have gushed about them so much that she got me a pair too-lucky me!! They are my Christmas present, but I swear she said it was ok for me to wear them early!! 😉

They are SO gorgeous! The studded detail?? The stitching that matches Maya’s boots? DYING! I’ll apologize ahead of time for the fact that these will be on repeat this fall/winter 🙂 Maya kept running up and down the walkway to the house next to us. Over and over and over 🙂 On me…

Sweater- Jamison (Old, but very similar here)

Top- Talbots (thrifted, similar here)

Jeans- Genetic Denim “The Twig in Strip” (ebay, similar here)

Boots- Lucchese (similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Tights- Zulily (similar here)

Shoes- Corral Kid’s Turquoise Full Stitch Square Toe Boot

Keeping it Real…

A few minutes into this, it started raining. Thankfully we were under some trees, but after about 10 minutes it started POURING! We were only a few blocks from home, so we packed up the wagon, I told Maya to hang on tight, and we ran home. “Mommy, you’re running really FAST!!” So, yes, these cowboy boots were made for walking and running 😉

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

Winter Whites + Leather Jacket + Lace Up Boots

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I love wearing white jeans in the fall/winter! Wearing them near a muddy cuddly toddler maaaaay not have been the best choice, but thank goodness for stain remover 😉

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite parks to go to. It’s so pretty, and Maya ran around for an hour-WIN! Dying over this next one one… She’s actually eating a bowl of grapes 🙂 So in love with these boots that I scored from Zulily’s blow out sale! They still have some in different colors, if you search for Link Boots! I just want to eat her up… She kept running down the hill and tackling me with a hug.

“Again!!!” 🙂 On me…

Jacket- Doma Leather (eBay, similar here)

Top- Free People “Sue’s Swinging Peplum” (Nordstrom Rack, sold out, similar here)

Belt- Linea Pelle (Old, similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 Amanda (the not distressed version-on sale now!)

Shoes- ShoeMint “Lily”

On Maya…

Vest- Janie and Jack (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive here)

Top-Hanna Andersson (thrifted)

Jeans- DL1961 “Harper” (C/O)

Shoes- Zulily $9.99! (search Link Boots)

Keeping it Real…

I’ve been dying to shoot in “good light”, but it’s so hard in the fall. Maya takes her nap between 3-6, so it’s dark when she wakes up. We usually go for a long walk with my parents in the morning or Maya has preschool twice a week, so morning shoots are usually out. This morning, my parents were out of town, and it was a gorgeous fall morning! So, we put off the morning walk and went to the park! No time for showers though, but hey…I can only fit in so many things haha.

Coated + Colored Denim…

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I had about 10 minutes before I had to leave for a shoot this past weekend, so we ran outside for few quick pics.

I’ve mentioned before my love of coated denim. I scored these purple ones off eBay and I’m in LOVE!! One of the many great things about them is that muddy little footprints wipe right off! Teaching her the blogger pose hahaha. 🙂 “Look Mommy, I’m like a backpack!” 🙂 My father in law stopped by to pick something up “Hi Papa!! HIIIIII!!”Sometimes I capture a look that is so her. This is one of them. I could just eat her up!I said “Maya! You stay on that curb til I come get you!!”Um…On me…

Sweater- Sweet Romeo (from Nordstrom Rack, similar here)

Scarf- Thrifted, similar here.

Jeans- Helmut Lang High Gloss Cropped Skinny Jeans in Violet sold out, similar here.

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Osh Kosh (thrifted, but similar here)

Top-Mini Boden (thrifted, but similar here)

Jeans- 7FAM (ebay but similar here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

I’ve been slammed with work, and have had some stuff going on in my personal life. All that to say, I’ve been a tad overwhelmed. Once again, this blog has been a nice creative escape and a reminder to get out and have fun with the Peanut. So, thanks again for reading and following along 🙂

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

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