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When in doubt monochromatic and metallic…

 We had kind of a busy morning, so I really didn’t have time to think about what I was going to wear.  That usually means all black for me 🙂  In the summer it always means jeans and a white T, but sadly…it’s not summer yet.

Btw, can we just ignore the fact that my necklace is strung up over my nose? :}Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-For all you curly hair mama’s (ie, you wake up with a hot mess that can’t be combed into submission)  In lieu of taking a shower/wetting your hair, a braid/twist into a bun is a super easy/fast way to look somewhat put together.  Yes, what I’m trying to say is that I didn’t take a shower before taking these 😉 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-1 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-2 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-3 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-4 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-5 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-7 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-8 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-9 Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-10On me…

Sweater- H&M (sold out, but similar here)
Jeans- Blank NYC (ebay old, but similar here)
Shoes- be & D gold studded boat shoe  eBay for $13  sold out but less expensive here
On Maya…
Poncho- H&M (old)
Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here and here)
Jeans- 7FAM (eBay, similar here in blue and here gray)
Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar here)
Keeping it Real…
It was SO windy, and really all Maya wanted to do was get down and gather sticks.  Can’t say that I blame her…Blog HM Blank NYC Spray On BE D Gold Boat Shoes-6
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Denim on Denim

Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-1 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-2 I can just see my dad smirking as he reads this.  🙂  I’ve never been a denim on denim fan, until recently.  I still don’t think I could do two denims that were really close, but I like how this looks with the really light and really dark denim.  Yes, or no? Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-3Vintage belt that I recently scored while thrifting… Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-4 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-5 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-6 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-7 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-8 Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-9 On me…

Shirt- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here)
Belt- Vintage (thrifted)
Jeans- Goldsign “Dietrich” (ebay, sold out, similar here and here)
Shoes- Franco Sarto (old)
On Maya…
Dress- Children’s Place (thrifted)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here distressed by me)
Shoes- Minnetonka (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
It was so funny.  My neighbor came out with her little boy while we were shooting.  He had a soccer ball that Maya wanted to play with too.  He’s younger and didn’t realize she wanted to share.  “Soccer Ball?  Please?”Blog Denim on Denim StyleMint Goldsign Dietrich Wide Leg-10
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Date Night

Ok, truth be told, we didn’t have a date night.  I’ve been dying to wear these pants though, so…I pretended 😉 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-1I’ve been obsessed with the Paige Edgemont jeans for a while now, but could never pay that price.  Even on eBay they go for $75+ (no thank you!).  When I saw these on sale at H&M (for $10!!), I had to try them.  I LOVE them! Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-2 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-3 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-4Scored these on my last Value Village trip.  So comfy!  Yes, a heeled boot that’s comfy!Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-5 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-6 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-7 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-8 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-9 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-10 Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-11 On me…

Sweater- Vivienne Tam (thrifted, sold out)
Top- Target (Old, similar here)
Jeans- H&M
Boots- Circa Joan & David (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket/Sweatshirt- Gap (thrifted, but loving this here)
Scarf- Thrifted
Top- Old Navy (thrifted)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Zulily
Keeping it Real…
Funny thing about self timers.  She was actually laughing, but looks like she’s in pain…Blog Vivienne Tam HM Circa Joan David Booties-12(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

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Snow Day!! And…another one of my favorite vintage coats.

I know the rest of the country is SICK of the snow, but we don’t get it that often in Seattle.  We were in heaven… Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-1 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-2I actually covered up the best part of this jacket with my scarf.  It’s got this super wide collar  and double breasted buttons.  Vintage Nordstrom that I’ve had for 15+ years.  I got it at this hole in the wall thrift store that went out of business-so sad, but LOVE the coat! Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-3 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-4 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-5 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-6 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-7Happy!!!  🙂 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-8 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-9 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-10 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-11Went inside for brief break, and then back out to sled. Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-12 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-13 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-14 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-15 Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-16On me…

Coat- Vintage Nordstrom (thrifted)
Scarf- J Crew
Hat- H&M (last years, but similar here)
On Maya…
Outfit one…
Jacket- Crazy 8 Crazy 8 (thrifted, love these here and here)
Hat-  H&M (last years, but similar here)
Jeans- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Champion (thrifted, but similar here)
Outfit two…
Hat- hand knit by my dad (Maya’s BOPO)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted)
Snow Overalls-  Children’s Place (thrifted)
Boots- Nike  (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
She was NOT that happy to be in my arms when there was all that snow to be played in 🙂Blog Snow Day 02-09-14-17(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

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.  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.  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.  It’s still a little big, but oh well.  SO cute 🙂 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.  I had given her a PB&J wrap to eat while I was taking my pictures.  She opened it up, licked out all the PB&J, and then ate the wrap.  Do I need to tell you that peanut butter and jam were EVERYWHERE??  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)

 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.  A little faux leather top and biker boots.  I like the contrast of it all…and yet it works.  I think?? 🙂 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.  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.  I can’t believe how much I’ve changed since starting this blog in September.  I used to be embarrassed if a car happened to drive by in my neighborhood while I was shooting.  Now, I set up my tripod just about anywhere.  Today, there were 4 carloads of high schoolers eating lunch while we were doing this.  No problem… haha 🙂
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

A little leopard here…a little leopard there.

 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. 😉 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!  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?!)
 
 
On Maya…
 
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)
 
 
(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-2 I have totally been drawn to super wide leg denim lately.  Sadly, my legs are SO short that I need to hem or fake cuff them and then even with that wear 4 inch heels.  That is SO not happening on regular basis.  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?  Running after her in 4 inch heels.  NOT GOOD. Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-6This is her look after I’ve been yelling “Maya, stop!  Maya…stop running!!” Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-7FINE… Blog Joie J Brand Gorjana Griffin-8These were my 2nd jeans I distressed.  I bought them at a thrift store for cheap ($2?).  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 🙂 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

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.  It just happened to stop raining for 5 minutes when they came over, so my mom grabbed a few pics of me and Maya.  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!  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.  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 🙂 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.  Diaper wedgie perhaps? 🙂Blog J Crew Zara Current Elliott Frye Booties-14

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

dit-elle-Lauren

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

 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-1 Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-2My hunt for the perfect boyfriend jean continues.  Current Elliott is 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.  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.  We went to a birthday party today, so I knew I would be bending down/sitting/running around.  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!).  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.  Not happy. 🙂Blog Doma Zara Current Elliott Boyfriend Coach-12

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

dit-elle-Lauren