Tag Archives: Off the Shoulder

White Off the Shoulder Top + High Waisted Raw hem Skinnies + Ankle Wrap Clogs

We just got home from Maya’s school “Spring Fling”.  Bouncy houses, games, tattoos, book fair galore.

But…I had a much needed Mama’s night out a few weeks ago! 🙌🏻

At our school auction they do a “Mama Dance Party”. A local coffee shop opens up for us and we drink, dance, and let loose…it’s AMAZING! I signed up last year, and of course had to sign up again this year! 💃

Took these really quick before we all walked to all our neighborhood restaurants. At which point I said ✌🏻 to the Huz and kids as I entered one restaurant and they went to another 😂🙈😬😜🍷 Love the back hem of these!
Maya and I had been to a “Tea Party” with her Girl Scout troop earlier in the day so she was a little dressed up for that.  She would happily wear a party dress every day of the week though haha.

On me…

Top- Sincerely Jules “Everly Top” (Nordstrom Rack  only $29!)
On Maya…
Dress- Poco &  Picotine (thrifted)
Sandals- Saltwater Sandals (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
I wasn’t sure if it would look better tucked in….and of course hadn’t quite finished tucking when the timer went off 😉 .
Mid pick up…haha.
I’m clearly having more fun than she is at this point!!
In my defense…some of our friends had just walked by, but you know…time was a ticking and I wanted to still get some shots before we headed out for dinner, so…don’t mind us!  They actually jumped in with us for a few right after! 🙂
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Off the Shoulder Top + High Waisted Raw Hem Crop Flare + Birkenstocks

 This is one of my favorite shoots we’d done in a while.  It was totally impromptu outside of our house, which is usually when Maya gets into it the most.

Oddly enough…favorite shoot or no, we took them FIVE months ago….whoops.

So, let’s pretend those are yellow and orange leaves behind us!

We actually had a nice sunny day today, so the outfits could have happened! These were one of the first flares that I chopped.  They are my FAV!!  And…the ones that started the chopping addiction ha! Baby Birks!!  DYING! These next images are some of my absolute favs of us! And….Maya totally schooling me on the art of posing!

On me…

Top- Free People (eBay)
Jeans- AG DIY Cut hem (eBay, similar here).
Shoes- Birkenstock “Grenada” (hand me down from my mom!)
On Maya…
Jacket- Brand Unknown(thrifted, but similar here)
Top- (thrifted)
Jeans- Gap Kids (thrifted)
Sandals- Birkenstock “Taormina” (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
I swear my fav blog posts also have the most outtakes…
hmmm….
Always a neighbor or FIVE that walks by…and usually when I’m taking pics ALONE!
Oh, well…
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Off the shoulder top + Skinnies + Wedges | Girls Night Out!

 My girlfriend of over 20 years and her daughter came to stay with us a few weeks ago.

We shopped, we ate, we drank rose, and…we laughed.

What more could you ask for?

I mean…what’s the good of taking pics in front of your house if you can’t have a glass of wine while doing so?

hahaha

Ok, funny story.  We actually took the BUS to a neighborhood restaurant earlier in the evening.  HA!  We were a liiiiiiiittle more dressed up than most of the passengers.

Whatever…
Because no matter how big, they are always our babies right?? Playing with the remote.  Aka…taking a picture of herself!

On me…

Top- Sincerely Jules “Everly Top” (Nordstrom Rack currently only $29!)
Jeans- Citizens Of Humanity (thrifted, similar here)
Sandals- Ugg (thrifted, LOVE these here)
On Maya…
Dress- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here in two toned)
Shoes- Salt Water Sandals (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
 Um….
Hi, my name is Lauren, and I’m a very enthusiastic laugher… 🙂
Two things about this.  YES, the guy didn’t realize he was walking into our shot until the LAST minute.  Oh, and THEN..Maya thought it would be hilarious to pull my top down!
Good times… 😉 I have no idea what’s going on here haha.
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Off the shoulder sweater + Ripped Skinnies + Pop of RED clogs

 One of my favorite accessories is a fun red shoe!  It makes any outfit pop… And, when you can’t think of what you want to wear, your shoes can save you!

Honestly, I took these images a few weeks ago. That will be the reoccurring them lately, as I’m in the thick of my busy season, and our weather is… well, not so great!

Currently, it’s raining sideways and we are about to have 20-30 mph winds with 40-50+ mph gusts of winds over the weekend (WHAT!?)  Needless to say, my shoots over the weekend and Maya’s soccer game have been cancelled, and we will be cuddling inside with our fire going.  Because even if we loose power, it will still go (thank goodness!!)

Hopefully, I’ll be able to catch up on work!!
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On me…

Sweater- Lily McNeal (old)
Belt- Linea Pelle (old)
Jeans- Current Elliott (eBay)
On Maya…
Dress- Lands End (thrifted)
Leggings- Hanna Andersson
Shoes- Vans (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
THEN…she decided to do a twist mid jump!  UM…I’m so glad we didn’t watch more of the Olympics than we did.  We barely had time for any.  We only watched a little bit of gymnastics, but good grief.  I can’t even imagine what she would try if she’d seen more!blog-outtake-1 When I’m smiling off to the side in images of just me…this is what’s really going on 🙂blog-outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a shutter release and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren