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My favorite leather jacket + Vans…sure they go together :)

 I’m a big believer in putting things together that you like, and that look good on you.  Rules schmules (to some extent!).  Then…fingers crossed they work.  And if they don’t, oh well.  At least you like what you’re wearing If you feel good, chances are you look good too 🙂  I can’t tell you how many times I tried to make something work that I liked on someone else, but felt so uncomfortable all day that I hated it/couldn’t wait to fling it off when I got home.

Now, there’s really nothing odd about this outfit.  At least I don’t think there is?  haha.  The Pink Polka Dot Vans are a little playful (totally remind me of my childhood), and the jacket is a little edgy.  Not exactly the “perfect fit”, but I was comfortable, so it was a win 🙂Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-1 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-2 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-3 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-4LOVE the details in this Doma jacket.  I bought it when I worked at Sway and Cake for a year on the weekends (9 years ago??).  Yeah, THAT was dangerous… Anyway, it still totally current and still looks great! Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-5 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-6 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-7Baby Bear is back again… He makes her so happy, that if he’s in every shot from here on out, I don’t care!Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-8 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-9 Blog Doma Leather Jacket Twenty8Twelve Jeans Vans-10 On me…

Jacket- Doma (old, but similar here less expensive here.)
Top- Zara (old, but similar here)
Jeans- Twenty8Twelve by Sienna Miller “KES” (sold out :( , but similar here)
Shoes- Vans (thrifted, but LOVE these original ones and these are fun too.)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (thrifted)
Top- Carter’s (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Converse

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It was a comfy cozy cape kind of day…

 I had to take Maya back to Children’s Hospital on Tuesday for a test that took up two parts of the day.  What sounded perfect, was to be wrapped up in a cozy blanket.  Truth be told, what sounded perfect was not having to do it at all!  Well, this cape/wrap did the trick…for making me feel cozy, that is.

My mom got these next few of Maya and me…

Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-1After every visit, they give her a stuffed animal.  She is now OBSESSED with “baby bear”.  You will be seeing a lot of him, I’m predicting… 😉 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-2 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-3Jumping for joy, because the test is over haha 🙂 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-4 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-5I completely forgot to get pics of just me until it was almost dark.  I grabbed the tripod, ran outside, and did not care AT ALL that all my neighbors driving home from work were wondering what I was doing 🙂 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-6 Blog Cream Cape DL1961 Emma Frye Boots-7 Great news- The scan showed no kidney damage-WOO HOO.

On me…

Cape/Wrap- Thrifted, but similar here and less expensive option here.
Top- Nordstrom Rack.  Similar here.
Jeans- DL 1961 (these are the Emma Leggings)
Boots- Frye old, similar here.
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Vest- Janie and Jack (thrifted, but similar here)
Sweater- Cherokee (similar here)

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Good Denim Shirt + Cowboy Boots, and you’re always good…

 I may have just snagged this Gap shirt at a thrift store for $6, but I’ve had a version of this outfit for the last…um 20+ years? :}  There are certain things you should just never get rid of.  Cowboy boots=1.  Good fitting denim shirt=2.Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-1 Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-2Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-3Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-4Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-5Has she perfected the blogger look over the shoulder pose?  I think so 🙂Blog Gap Denim Shirt Blank Cargo Skinny Pants Cowboy Boots-6On me…

Shirt- Gap (similar)
T Shirt- Addison (sold out, but love this long sleep peplum top here)
Jeans- Blank NYC (old, but love this newer version!)
Boots- Nocona
On Maya…
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (similar)
Top- Genuine Kids Osh Kosh (from this summer)
Sweater- H&M (last year, but cute elbow patch sweater here)
Shoes- Converse

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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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Layering with Sweaters…

 I got this sweater in the mail from StyleMint the other day, and I couldn’t wait to wear it!  I love that I can put a long sleeve t shirt under it and wear it now, but also can’t wait to wear it next spring/summer too!

As a side note.  If it’s overcast (diffuses the harsh midday sun), I try and do these shoots around lunch time so that I can stick Maya in her wagon with her lunch to keep her occupied.  Today she was watching me run back and forth with the self timer and she kept laughing and saying “Hi Mommy!  What are you doing?!”  Over and over… 🙂Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-1 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-2 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-3 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-4 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-5 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-6 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-7 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-8 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-9 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-10 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-11 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-12I tried to get her to throw the leaves up in the air, and this is what I got 🙂 Blog StyleMint Sage Sweater Vince Skinny Jeans-13On me…

Sweater- StyleMint (sold out, but love this sheer look here)
Boots- Bought these 20 years ago!  Similar here and here.
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Top- Gap (similar here)
Sweater- Thrifted (similar here)
Shoes- Zulily

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Yes, we’re totally matching…but it’s Halloween!! :)

 Double post day, but these outfits would be totally silly on any other day, so….Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-1I’m so in love with these cashmere sweaters from Stylemint!!  I bought this one after getting the mustard colored one.  Sadly, they are sold out now, but go keep checking back or really…check out their other awesome stuff.  Great basics at a reasonable price (and they post sales often too :))! Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-2 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-3And no…I wouldn’t normally wear this sweater with black, nor would I try and match Maya this much.  🙂 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-4 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-5She kept wanting me to blow bubbles with my gum haha. Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-6 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-7 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-8My little assistant 🙂 Blog Halloween StyleMint Cashmere Hudson-9

On me…

Sweater- StyleMint (sold out, but similar here and similar color here)
Scarf- Banana Republic (old, but similar here)
Jeans- Hudson
Shoes- Sam Edelman (thrifted, but similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Gap (via ThredUp, but love this one!)
Tights- Carter’s, but love these “non Halloween” tights.
Boots- Faded Glory (thrifted, but these are adorable)

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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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I love an interesting back…

I don’t know why, but I’ve always been drawn to clothes that look fairly simple from the front, but then have interesting features on the back.  Mullet clothing if you will 🙂  Low back dresses get me every time.  Cut outs, embellishments, and little surprise when you turn around.  Love it!

Ps-can we all just imagine that I didn’t mess up the focus with the self timer on the full length shots?  Ok, thanks 🙂Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-1I have had these vintage Frye boots for a long time (don’t even remember how long!)  They are a little banged up, but I like the dichotomy of the cashmere sweater, gold jewelry and then worn in boots 🙂 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-2I already wore this lariat I scored from Gorjana-Griffin last week, and I think it’s safe to say that you will be seeing it a lot more.  Love it! Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-3 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-4The only bad thing about low backs or cut out backs.  What to wear under it?  I’ve dared to wear this with nothing and just a bra, but most times I put a cami or a long sleeve t-shirt under it. Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-5 Completely unrelated, but I tried ALL summer to get Maya to wear this hat-no go!  Suddenly in the last month, she’s become obsessed with it…  OK! Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-7 Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-8Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-6And then….I remembered that the last time I wore this EXACT OUTFIT, I was a little more than 8 months pregnant!  I mentioned before how comfortable these jeans are.  SO wish they still made them!!  I wore them throughout my entire pregnancy and still wear them now-obviously 🙂

So…here’s a little flashback for you.  I promise, I’m wearing the boots too 🙂Blog Rachel Pally Cashmere Cape AG the Tights Vintage Frye Boots-9On me… (both now and when I was pregnant :))

Sweater- Rachel Pally Cashmere (old, but love this herehere, less expensive option here, and similar color/fabric here)
Jeans- AG by Adriano Goldschmied “The Tights”  Sold out, but similar here.
Boots- Vintage Frye (similar here, less expensive here)
On Maya…
Jeans- Gap (similar here)
Sweater- DKNY (thrifted, but similar here)
Jacket- Gap (similar here)
Boots- Zulily
Hat- Target (from this summer.  Similar here)

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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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Shades of grey….not 50, just two :)

I got a box from Shopbop yesterday that had a bunch of goodies from their 25% off friends and family sale.  Most of the stuff I got was already marked down 70% off, so SCORE!  One of those was this Lady and the Sailor top.  I love it!  It’s basically a dressy T shirt/sweatshirt-so comfy!!  Total score that it matches a scarf that my mom passed down to me.  Perfect for the changing temps we’ve been having!blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-1 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-2 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-3 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-4 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-5 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-6 blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-7She’s definitely lost the love for the self timer… ;( blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-8The fog was amazing today.  It only went away for about an hour!  Maya loved all the foghorns that kept going off in the Sound. blog Lady and the Sailor Scarf 7 For All Mankind Roxanne-9On me…

Top- The Lady and the Sailor (70% off at Shopbop!)
Jeans-7 For all Mankind (similar) 30% off sitewide sale!
Shoes Report (thrifted).  Love these!
Scarf- My mom’s from the 70’s (??) Similar here, and I love this red one here.
On Maya…
Sweater- Thrifted (similar and on sale here)

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