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White + Black & a pop of Red

 I’ve mentioned before my love of white jeans.  They really aren’t practical when you have a toddler, but I can’t help myself.  They make me think of summer, which is a nice thing to think about right now 🙂Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-1 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-2 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-3Can I just say how much I love these shoes??  I got them off eBay for a steal, and wasn’t sure how cool they really would be until I got them.  LOVE THEM!!

Pretty sure my neighbors thought I was even more crazy that usual while I was trying to get this shot.  Balancing the camera on the ground, while kneeling on a towel to focus/get the exposure (had to protect the jeans!!)  As a photographer, I always have these shots in mind, and I love trying to figure out how to do them myself 🙂 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-4 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-5 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-6 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-7AND THEN….Maya went traipsing through the mole hills that have attacked our neighborhood.  She looks quite pleased with herself, doesn’t she?   There went my nice clean white jeans…but hey, that’s what stain remover is for!Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-8 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-9 Blog Genetic Denim JCrew Apron Top Zara Sweater Superga Studded Shoes-10On me…

Sweater- Zara
Top- J Crew (found at Funky Janes similar solid color here)
Shoes- Superga (similar here)
On Maya…
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, and slim pickings on sweater links)
Jeans- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

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It’s ok if our shoes kinda match, right?

 I am such a sucker for Converse.  I snap them up every time I see them at a thrift store, and I may have screeched when I saw these silver glitter ones for Maya.  And $4?!!  How could I not???  A little scrubbing on the rubber part, and they look almost new!  Mine are also thrifted.  I think for $10?  Not as good as $4, but I still love them 🙂

Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-6Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-1This Zara shirt is one of my Black Friday scores.  I love the swing tops.  Hides everything and is flattering on just about every body type! Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-2 Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-3 Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-4Yes, this is what happens when you use a tripod + self timer + a toddler ha!  I thought it would be funny to show an “out take” 🙂Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-5 Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-7Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-9 Blog Zara Polka Dot DL1961 Converse-10 On me…

Jacket- H & M
Top- Zara
Jeans- DL 1961“Kelly Slim Straight” (similar here)
Shoes- Converse (similar here)
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (similar here)
Top- Old Navy (thrifted, love this one here)
Jeans- Old Navy (thrifted, similar here)
Shoes-Converse (thrifted, similar here)

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Cape and Boots! Hmmm, now I feel like a cartoon character…

 I’ve had these boots for…I don’t even know how long!  I’ve only worn them 2-3 times, and never as over the knee.  They have the option of folding them down “pirate boot” style, and that’s how I’ve always done it.  I just feel too…I don’t know.  Self conscious??  Ok, streetwalkerish :{

So, truthfully, this outfit only got as far as the alley haha.  But, I had to photograph it to see what it looked like, because I’m loving all the over the knee boots I’m seeing others wear!

Thoughts? Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-2Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-1Windy much???  Sheesh… I was nervous the tripod would blow over!!Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-3I tried to sell these on eBay a few months ago (obviously didn’t sell :|).  I accidentally left them in our sun room and the sun bleached them!  I’m pretending they’re ombre… 🙂 Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-4 Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-5Then folded down.  Which is more my comfort zone… Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-6 Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-7 Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-8So, up or down?  Which do you like better?  Or should I just drop them off for donation and be done with them? Blog Cream Cape Goldsign Mayhem Over the Knee Boots-9Then for Maya’s picks.  I took these a few days ago when it wasn’t so windy! blog Maya 111 weeks Fair Isle Sweater Skirt boots Laugh-1 blog Maya 111 weeks Fair Isle Sweater Skirt boots Laugh-2 blog Maya 111 weeks Fair Isle Sweater Skirt boots Laugh-3She is such a funny kid.  People often ask if she’s really that happy.  70% of the time…yes, she is 🙂 blog Maya 111 weeks Fair Isle Sweater Skirt boots Laugh-4 blog Maya 111 weeks Fair Isle Sweater Skirt boots Laugh-5On me…

Cape belted as Sweater- Thrifted, but similar here and less expensive option here.
Belt- Linea Pelle (old, similar here and less expensive here)
Jeans- Goldsign “Mayhem”  (Sold out, but similar here and less expensive here)
Boots- Corso Como
On Maya…
Skirt- Gap (thrifted, similar here)
Top- (thrifted, similar here)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted, similar here)
Boots-  (thrifted, similar here)

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My favorite leather jacket… in GREEN!

 I have this exact jacket it a bright orange (worn last here), and I love it!  I get compliments every time I wear it, and even let a senior wear it for her senior portraits.  When I saw it on eBay a while back in green (my favorite color), I sooooo wanted it!!  I let it go (did I really need another leather jacket???!)  Then, I saw it again a few weeks ago at a screaming deal (aka FATE haha), so I snatched it up!  I have a few Doma Leather jackets.  Obviously, the quality is amazing, but they also all have such unique details to them.  I love that!!Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-1 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-2Scored these suede booties at a thrift store last week for $7!!  They are super comfy too! Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-3 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-4 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-5 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-6 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-7 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-8 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-9 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-10 Blog Green Doma Leather Jacket Blankn NYC Pants Suede Booties-11On me…

Jacket- Doma (old, but similar here and super cool bright blue here)
Top- Joie
Jeans- Blank NYC
Boots- Ann Taylor (thrifted, but similar on sale here)
On Maya…
Overalls- Old Navy overalls.  Thrifted, but similar here.
Scarf- Mine 🙂  thrifted

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Casual everyday wear + lots of snuggles=good to be home :)

It was so nice to get away, but I could not wait to get home and see the Peanut!  Since I was gone all weekend, I hadn’t done any shoots, which meant I didn’t have to work as much this week and had more time to snuggle Maya-double win!!!

For these first two, she’s of course finishing off her lunch in her wagon 🙂Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-1 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-2I think she may have forgotten how fun the self timer was… Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-3So, of course I had to remind her 🙂 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-4 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-5 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-6 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-7 Blog Sweet Romeo Sweater Hudson Cafe Noir Boots-8On me…

Sweater- Sweet Romeo (Nordstrom Rack) Similar here.
Jeans- Hudson
Boots- Cafe Noir (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive version here.)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (thrifted) these are so cute here.
Top- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.
Boots- Zulily

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Weekend getaway-Date Night…take 2 (faux leather :))!

 So for our first date night on our getaway, I wore my new suede pants.  The 2nd night it was a faux leather!  I love this faux leather top from ASTR.  I’ve been dying to wear it, but it’s been too cold in Seattle.  Perfect for a sunny California getaway 🙂Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-1 Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-2Such fun details… Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-3 Blog White Hudson Skinny ASTR Faux Leather top Paul Joe Booties-4Then, not to leave Maya out… I took these a little while ago on a “sweats day” haha.  She’s obsessed with these snowboots!  And…her duck 🙂Blog Maya 105 weeks pink sweater joes pink boots-1 Blog Maya 105 weeks pink sweater joes pink boots-2 Blog Maya 105 weeks pink sweater joes pink boots-3

On me…

Top-  ASTR (Nordstrom Rack) Similar here.
Jeans- Hudson
Boots- Paul and Joe (From Shopbop old, but fun different color here here, similar here and less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar)
Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but love this option here)
Sweater- H&M (last year, but similar here)
Boots- Champion (thrifted, but similar here)

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A little Boho influence…

I was born in the mid(ish :)) 70’s so I think there’s always a part of me that’s drawn to the bohemian look.  Let’s face it…flowy usually equals comfort, so that’s a win 🙂blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-1 blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-2 blog Karoo Cashmere Cardigan Ella Moss Silk Top Joes Jeans-3 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-1 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-2 Blog Old Navy Chambray dress Sweater-3

On me…

Sweater- Karoo by Mark Eisen (old, but similar here)
Top- Ella Moss (sold out, but similar idea here)
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar here, and less expensive here)
Shoes- Nine West (thrifted, but similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted, but this is adorable!)
Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.
Leggings- Gymboree (thrifted, but similar here)
Boots- Children’s Place (Thrifted, but similar here.)

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What to wear to the Pediatric Radiologist {I only wish I was kidding…}

 I think I mentioned before that Maya has had some issues for the past 5 months.  We’ve been going to the Dr more times that I can even count.  For sure more times that I want to count.

  Through it all, she’s been such a champ.  Still full of smiles.  THIS?  A few hours after she was put under anesthesia, poked, proded, and…well a lot of other things.  Love this little resilient nugget more than anything!blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-1 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-2Me?  I just wanted to be comfy… blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-3 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-4 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-5 blog BCBG Sweater Genetic Denim Jeans Frye Harness Boots-6On me…

Sweater- BCBG (old, but love this here)
Boots- Frye Harness (men’s)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap
Top- Old Navy (thrifted, but get similar peplum look here)
Sweater- Gap (thrifted, love this one here)
Shoes- Faded Glory (Thrifted, but similar here.  Dying over these!

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It was a chunky knit sweater kind of day…

I’m a big fan of big chunky knit sweaters.  It’s kind of a must when you live in Seattle 🙂   I scooped this particular one up at a thrift store for $4.99!  Add a pair of skinnies and boots, and you have a super comfy/cute outfit.Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-1 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-2 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-3 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-4 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-5 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-6I found this one for Maya for $1.50! Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-7 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-8 Blog Chunky Vintage Sweater StyleMint Goldsign Frye-9On me…

Sweater- Vintage (thrifted) Similar here.
Jeans- Goldsign “Frontier” (sold out) but similar here.  Less expensive here.
Boots- Vintage Frye- Similar here and less expensive on sale here.
Long Necklace- Gorjana Griffin  On super sale-go get one before they are gone!
On Maya…
Sweater- Vintage (thrifted) Similar here.  Yes, I often buy Maya boys clothes 🙂

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Is Halloween for a 2 year old for them…or us?

Please, please, PLEASE say us 🙂  I feel bad for Maya because both her birthday and Halloween fall during my busiest season.  What that means is that all the ideas I’ve had floating in my mind, just get left there and she gets a family bbq for her birthday and butterfly wings I bought off Zulily last year for Halloween…

She’s been so crazy for the butterfly wings for the last few months (I’ve got them stored in the top shelf of her closet).  Of course, when I wanted her to wear them, she didn’t want to.  See, for us right?? 😉blog Maya Butterfly Wings Gap tutu-1So, we played in the leaves instead 🙂blog Maya Butterfly Wings Gap tutu-2 blog Maya Butterfly Wings Gap tutu-3blog Maya Butterfly Wings Gap tutu-4 Mind you.  I was wearing the wings for our entire walk around the neighborhood.  Got some great looks from my neighbors 🙂  Then, finally she wanted to wear them.  Near these pumpkins-score! blog Maya Butterfly Wings Gap tutu-6 blog Maya Butterfly Wings Gap tutu-5On Maya…

Sweater- Old Navy (thrifted) similar here.
Skirt- Gap (thrifted) similar here.
Boots- Children’s Place (Thrifted, but similar here.
Wings- Zulily

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