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Once again…thrifting for the win! :)

 I honestly didn’t even plan on making this an all thrifted outfit for both me and Maya, but chances are…that’s going to happen more often than not 🙂  I’m sure it’s pretty obvious by now that I’m not really a dress person.  In my mind, I feel way more comfortable in jeans and a tee, but whenever I actually wear a dress…I love it!  The Huz loved this dress the minute I tried it on for him.  It’s totally fitted (hence the Huz loving it!), so I threw on a denim shirt to make me feel a little less self conscious.  The material is ridiculously soft and comfortable, and I love how the Converse make it more casual.  Perfect for our night time walk around the neighborhood…

Total outfit= less than $15 🙂Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-1 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-2 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-3 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-4Meet the new Goffrey.  The old Goffrey broke in half.  He’s still on our front porch, but she only takes him on the occasional walk now 🙂 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-5 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-6 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-7So, Maya asked to “Fly, up in the air?”, which she often does.   Bad thing is that she now kicks her feet out and often times clocks me in the face… :{Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-8 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-9“UP IN THE AIR!!” Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-10That’ll show her 😉 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-11 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Saint Grace Dress Black Converse-12Blog Gap Denim Dress Black Moccasin Boots-1Blog Gap Denim Dress Black Moccasin Boots-2Blog Gap Denim Dress Black Moccasin Boots-3Blog Gap Denim Dress Black Moccasin Boots-4Blog Gap Denim Dress Black Moccasin Boots-5Blog Gap Denim Dress Black Moccasin Boots-6Blog Gap Denim Dress Black Moccasin Boots-7On me…

Top- Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Dress- Saint Grace (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
On Maya…
Dress- Gap (thrifted)
Boots- Petite Navire (thrifted)
Keeping it real…
Not much to keep real.  It was really nice to have a long weekend with the Huz home, and I didn’t have any shoots!!  I had done two newborn shoots during the week, so it was really nice to just relax and spend time with the family 🙂
(all pictures of me and me with Maya taken by the Huz :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Happy 4th of July!

 Cannot wait for the 4th of July parade later today.  I think this will be the first year that Maya really gets excited about it.  She was still a little oblivious about it last year.

Pretty sure she still won’t be excited about the fireworks though…Blog Joie Genetic Denim Rafe Espadrilles-1 Blog Joie Genetic Denim Rafe Espadrilles-2 Blog Joie Genetic Denim Rafe Espadrilles-3 Blog Joie Genetic Denim Rafe Espadrilles-4 Blog Joie Genetic Denim Rafe Espadrilles-5

On me…

Top- Joie (sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Jeans- Genetic Denim “the Shane” (similar here and less expensive here)
Shoes- Rafe (old, similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Janie and Jack (hand me down, but this is cute!)
Shoes- Kids Connection (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
The only “keeping it real” I have is that I am so busy with work that I don’t have much time for personal pictures.  These were taken in about 15 minutes, and I was lucky to do that!  Again, big thank you to my parents for watching the Peanut so much while I’m away!!  Oh, and AMEN for children’s Zyrtek.  FINALLY found something that worked on Maya’s hives that she’s been having for the past 6 days.  Still hoping we don’t have to keep taking it for the long term…
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Red, white, and Blue // A few days early :)

Red just looks good with white and blue…period.  And, I never think twice about it, until I’m nearing 4th of July, yet…it’s NOT 4th of July.  Then I feel a little weird.  I was this close to wearing red shoes, but changed them at the last minute.  I left Maya’s on though 🙂Blog HM Boho Tunic Hudson Collin Mystique Wrap Sandal-1 Blog HM Boho Tunic Hudson Collin Mystique Wrap Sandal-2 Blog HM Boho Tunic Hudson Collin Mystique Wrap Sandal-3 Blog HM Boho Tunic Hudson Collin Mystique Wrap Sandal-4“Hi Charlie, HI!!!!”  Seeing her brother walking towards us with Max 🙂Blog Carter Blue Boho RWB Slip Ons-1I mean…doesn’t get much cuter than this.Blog Carter Blue Boho RWB Slip Ons-2Blog Carter Blue Boho RWB Slip Ons-3Blog Carter Blue Boho RWB Slip Ons-4On me…

Top- H&M (thrifted)
Jeans- Hudson “Collin” (thrifted)
Shoes- Mystique (old, but love these here )

On Maya

Dress- Osh Kosh
Shoes- thrifted (no name)

Keeping it Real…

I haven’t taken many pictures of Maya the last 4 days (ok, pictures I want to post), because she has been breaking out with hives mysteriously.  It’s not the first time…and I’m sure it won’t be the last, but it’s been pretty bad these last few days!  Like…50 on each leg, then half that on her arms, her hands swelling up, and 5-6 on her face.  We’ve tried changing up her food every day, but so far it only happens after she wakes up in the morning, then off and on until mid afternoon.  The last few mornings it’s happened before she’s even eaten anything!  Obviously, I took her to the Dr, but…nothing.  So scary, but oddly, she hasn’t even been phased.  Well, with the exception of the manic hyperness 30 minutes after she gets Benadryl, followed by wanting to just sleep next to me in the Ergo… Fingers crossed it goes away as mysteriously as it came in the 5-7 days that the Dr said it would… 😦
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Dropwaist Dress + Booties

 I scored this Juicy Couture tunic off of ThredUp for $9! Honestly, I got a few things for both me and Maya.  I had a $10 credit for referring someone (they got $10 too-WIN!!  You can too by clicking the link above), so basically it was free! I swear I’m always so impressed when I get a box from them.  They say everything is “practically new”, and it totally is!  There have been a few times when there was a slight flaw (that I would barely notice), and they either sent it anyway (at no charge!) or took it off my order if it wasn’t up to par.  MOST times I’m even more impressed with the item in person than from the pictures!  Anywho…

It’s so easy to throw on and go.  I paired it with another pair of DIY 7FAM cutoffs that were less than $7 at the thriftstore because of a bad hem job.  I’d been wanting to try out a longer cut off and these were the perfect pair to do it with.Blog Juicy Dropwaist Dress 7FAM cut offs Cafe Noir Boots-1 Blog Juicy Dropwaist Dress 7FAM cut offs Cafe Noir Boots-2 Blog Juicy Dropwaist Dress 7FAM cut offs Cafe Noir Boots-3Making sure Dita (Maya’s stick) got some water to drink 😉 Blog Juicy Dropwaist Dress 7FAM cut offs Cafe Noir Boots-4 Blog Juicy Dropwaist Dress 7FAM cut offs Cafe Noir Boots-5I am SO BAD about printing images.  I mean, how do I chose??!!  I think this one might make the cut…Blog CrewCuts Light Levis Cutoffs KidsConnection Sandals-1 Blog CrewCuts Light Levis Cutoffs KidsConnection Sandals-2 Blog CrewCuts Light Levis Cutoffs KidsConnection Sandals-3 Blog CrewCuts Light Levis Cutoffs KidsConnection Sandals-4I had to break it to her that this stick was too big to come home with us 🙂 Blog CrewCuts Light Levis Cutoffs KidsConnection Sandals-5 Blog CrewCuts Light Levis Cutoffs KidsConnection Sandals-6On me…

Top- Juicy Couture (purchased from ThredUp, LOVING this one on sale here)
Necklaces- Gorjana and Helen Ficalora
Jeans- 7FAM (thrifted, then cut off DIY, similar here)
Boots- Cafe Noir (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive version here.)
On Maya…
Top- CrewCuts (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Levi’s (thrifted and DIY cutoffs, but similar here)
Shoes- KidsConnection (thrifted, but similar here)
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

White Tee + Ripped Jeans

 There’s something about the simple combination of a white tee with ripped jeans.  It’s a classic combination that I don’t see ever going out of style.

I love adding a little twist to the classic, and I am a total sucker for a cowl neck.  I love the draping…Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-1I’ve worn these jeans a number of times on the blog.  I love the easy comfort of jeans that are a few sizes too big.  These are the classic boot cut, but rolled and a few sizes too big, they totally feel like a boyfriend style.Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-2 Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-3 Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-4 Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-53 out of the five of these earrings are Gorjana.  LOVE the simplicity of her jewelry!  You can barely see, but the circle disc has a “m” on it 🙂  If you sign up to get emails from them, you’ll get sale notifications.  At the end of seasons, items can go up to 80% off!!Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-6 Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-7 Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-8Hahaha.  Maya loooooves a good kiss 😉 Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-9 Blog 3 Dots Cowl Neck Destroyed 7FAM Mystique Silver Wrap Sandals-10Goffrey and Dita came with us to my parents house for dinner 🙂 Blog Gap Jacket Mini Boden Swing top Joes Jeans White Minnetonka Mocs-1 Blog Gap Jacket Mini Boden Swing top Joes Jeans White Minnetonka Mocs-2 Blog Gap Jacket Mini Boden Swing top Joes Jeans White Minnetonka Mocs-3 Blog Gap Jacket Mini Boden Swing top Joes Jeans White Minnetonka Mocs-4 Blog Gap Jacket Mini Boden Swing top Joes Jeans White Minnetonka Mocs-5 Blog Gap Jacket Mini Boden Swing top Joes Jeans White Minnetonka Mocs-6 Blog Gap Jacket Mini Boden Swing top Joes Jeans White Minnetonka Mocs-7On me…

Top- 3 Dots (ebay, similar here)
Jeans- 7FAM (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes- Mystique (old, but love these here )
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Top- Mini Boden (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans-Joe’s Jeans (ebay, but similar here)
Shoes- Minnetonka (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
Once again, if you follow us on Instagram, you know that yesterday was not a banner day.  However, of course, she took a 3 hour nap, which mean…there was something not right. I am so lucky that Maya is so happy most days.  It’s such a lesson in parenting when your kids are being difficult.  Are they playing off your mood (often times for me, YES!)  Are they not feeling well?  Again, a lot of times…yes!  It is SO hard when you are in the thick of it, with them throwing tantrums, etc… You think “What can I be doing differently?!!”  You feel like a failure as a parent… All that to say.  You are not alone.  You and your toddler…NOT ALONE.  Thank goodness they are so flipping cute, no? 🙂
(all pictures of me and me and Maya taken by my Mom :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Fun day at the park…

With Goffrey and Dita (Maya’s sticks ;))Blog Gap Old Navy SmartFit-1 Blog Gap Old Navy SmartFit-2 Blog Gap Old Navy SmartFit-3 Blog Gap Old Navy SmartFit-4 Blog Gap Old Navy SmartFit-5

Cutoffs are always so perfect in the summer.  A way to get them on the cheap is at the thrift store (duh :)).  Look for your favorite jeans in a size or two larger than you normally wear.  That way they are looser and more comfy.  If you find some that have a hack job hem or that have been worn at the bottom from dragging, those are usually marked down pretty cheap.  Perfect to turn into cut offs!  You can even do some DIY distressing like I did here.  Or, I’m sure everyone has a pair of jeans in their closet that they never wear anymore.  Perfect way to give them a new lease on life!

Let’s pretend my legs aren’t ghostly pale… :{  Blog Zara Swing Tee Citizend Of Humanity Cut offs Polka Dot Vans-1 Blog Zara Swing Tee Citizend Of Humanity Cut offs Polka Dot Vans-2 Blog Zara Swing Tee Citizend Of Humanity Cut offs Polka Dot Vans-3 Blog Zara Swing Tee Citizend Of Humanity Cut offs Polka Dot Vans-4

On me…

Top- Zara (Old, similar here)
Jeans- Citizen of Humanity (old similar here)
Shoes- Vans (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- SmartFit (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
So, there was a fire pit in the middle of all the wooden benches (what we are standing on.)  Maya decided to sit and play in it.  Of course, the more I tried to coax/carry her out of it, the more determined she was to sit and then roll around in it!  Coal remnants and all… She was a filthy mess, as was I afterwards, but again…one of the many reasons I love thrifting!  And…why I love Oxyclean haha.  And then she saw the mole hills and was off to play in those 😉
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Kimonos and cut offs…

 Really, is there anything hotter this summer?  I love throwing on a chunky cardigan in the summer, and kimonos are just the summer version of that!  I scored this fun fringe one at Nordstrom Rack during their “Clear the Rack” sale.  I love that it can totally be dressed up, yet (obviously!) dressed down for a night at the beach.Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-1 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-2 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-3At first I was totally bummed that I cut off half of Maya (the downside to the self timer and tripod), but I kind of like it…I’m calling it a creative crop 🙂 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-4 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-5 Blog ASTR Kimono HM Tank Current Elliott Skinny Destroyed Havaianas-6I know I’m biased, but could she be any cuter??  I think NO!!!Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-1Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-2Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-3Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-4Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-5Blog Mini Boden Levi Cuttoffs Pink Converse-6On me…

Kimono- ASTR (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)
Top- H&M
Jeans- Current Elliott (ebay, sold out, but similar here, here)
Flip Flops- Havaianas
On Maya…
Top- Mini Boden (thrifted)
Jeans- Levi’s (thrifted, and cut off by me)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)

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

dit-elle-Lauren

Hi low, hi low, it’s off to work I go…

 I had another corporate shoot today, so this is not my typical “mom uniform” 🙂  And… for all those natural curly women (or men!) out there, you’ll totally understand this…curly hair don’t care!  I really never know what’s going to happen with my hair when I wear it curly and it decided to go big or go home today!Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-1 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-2 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-3 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-4 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-5 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-6 Blog HM Hi Low JBrand Coated Circa Joan David Booties-7Blog Island 7FAM Grey Kidgets Sneakers-1Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-2Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-3Oh, there’s daddy!!Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-4…and he has my trike!!!Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-5Blog Island 7FAM Kidgets Sneakers-6On me…

Top- H&M (old, similar here)
Jeans- J Brand “Super Skinny Coated Steal” (similar)
Boots- Circa Joan & David (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Top- Island 9 thrifted)
Jeans-7FAM (eBay, similar here in blue and here gray)
Shoes- Kidgets (thrifted)
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Father’s Day down at the beach…

 The weather called for on and off rain, but we decided to wing it and head down the the beach for some Father’s day Fun.  We totally lucked out.  It sprinkled for about 10 minutes right in the middle, but overall was totally nice.  I think had it been sunny, the beach would have been ridiculously crowded.  After I got a bunch of pics of the Huz and kids playing frisbee and catch, he got a few of me and Maya 🙂Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-1 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-2 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-3Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-1This is her wanting to play frisbee haha 🙂Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-2Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-3“Wait for me!!”Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-4Not too bad!!!Blog Brown Circo Leather Hanna Andersson Dress Gap Jeggings Brown Converse-5Yes, you should be impressed with her “splits”, except know that she really was trying to kick me 😦 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-4 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-5 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-6 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-7 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-8 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-9The beach is rough… 😉 Blog Oxford Trunk Coated Sweater DL1961 Emma Converse-10On me…

Sweater- The Oxford Trunk $5!! (sold, out, but love this one)
Sunglasses- thrifted for $2!!
Jeans- DL1961 “Emma” (ebay)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
On Maya…
Jacket- Circo (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted, but similar here)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
(The Huz took all pictures of me and me with Maya 🙂 )

dit-elle-Lauren

Comfy Summer Neutrals…

 I had a newborn shoot earlier in the day, so I had to be comfortable.  These Joe’s Jeans are super stretchy, yet don’t stretch out-LOVE THAT!!  Also love that I scooped them up at the thrift store for $15 (more than I’d usually pay, but I knew I’d get some good use out of them this summer!)  Plus, they are a medium rise, so no flashing as you bend over 😉Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-1I know that Birkenstocks are all the rage right now (and yes, I have a few pairs…), but Havaianas will always be my go to comfortable summer shoe.  I remember thinking it was ridiculous to pay $20 for rubber flip flops, but there is something about the rubber in these!  They don’t rub your feet, and are so comfy!!Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-2 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-3 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-4 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-5 Blog Design History Sweater HM Tank Joes Jeans havaianas-6Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-1Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-2Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-3Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-4Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-5Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-6Blog Gap Dress B Nature Bloomers Red Converse-7On me…

Sweater- Design History (old, but similar here)
Top- H&M
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans “The Skinny” (thrifted, but similar here in blue, color here, less expensive here)
Flip Flops- Havaianas
On Maya…
Top/Dress- Gap (thrifted, but love this here)
Bloomers- B Nature (via Zulily)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Not going to lie.  Sometimes it’s nice to get away during the week and work.  Not only to get my creative juices flowing (and make money!), but also to have a little break from the Peanut.  I love missing her and being so excited to go get her from my parents house!  That is…until she throws a fit about leaving haha.  I think it’s so hard to leave our little ones, but it’s also good for both Mama and babe!
Big thank you to my parents for playing with Maya for most of the day!!
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren