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Accessories can make the outfit…bonus when they’re thrifted!

 For $9, I took this relatively simple and casual outfit, and dressed it up ($4 for the vintage silk scarf, and $5 for the sandals).  I scored this super cute vintage silk scarf while I was on my girls trip.  I keep wanting to figure out how to wear it in my hair, and a) have it stay put b) not look like I’m totally trying too hard.  So far, I haven’t succeeded in either of those, so…instead I wore it as a belt! 🙂Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-1 Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-2 Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-3 Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-4 Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-5This was supposed to be a hug.  Maya had other plans.  Does she think she’s in the circus?? Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-6 Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-7Maya calls this her “Rapunzel dress”.  I have no idea why, but I totally know what one she means when she asks to wear it.  I usually say no (it’s silk…), but since she’d been super sick for the past 4 days, I said yes.  Truth be told.  Getting out of our self imposed lock down to play dress up for a little bit sounded really nice.Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-8 Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-9Oh, you’re going over there?  I see… Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-10I know how to get her back though 😉 Blog Zara Muscle Tank Vintage Silk Scarf DL1961 Amanda Skinny Seville Me Too Espadrill Wedges-11She’s obsessed with other people’s mail boxes!! Blog CrewCuts Lavender Silk Drop Waist Dress Link Gladiator Studded Sandals-1And…my jewelry as of late.  She found this bracelet of mine and carries it/wears it everywhere.  It’s a cuff, and I bent it so it closed.  It aaaaalmost fits her.Blog CrewCuts Lavender Silk Drop Waist Dress Link Gladiator Studded Sandals-2Blog CrewCuts Lavender Silk Drop Waist Dress Link Gladiator Studded Sandals-3Blog CrewCuts Lavender Silk Drop Waist Dress Link Gladiator Studded Sandals-4Blog CrewCuts Lavender Silk Drop Waist Dress Link Gladiator Studded Sandals-5Telling our neighbors how old she is.  Nope, not 6…just a double dose of 3!Blog CrewCuts Lavender Silk Drop Waist Dress Link Gladiator Studded Sandals-6Blog CrewCuts Lavender Silk Drop Waist Dress Link Gladiator Studded Sandals-7On me…

Top- Zara (old, but similar here for $5.90!!)
Scarf- Vintage (thrifted, similar here)
Jeans- DL1961 “Amanda Skinny” in Seville (eBay, similar here and not distressed here)
Shoes- Me Too (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Dress- Crewcuts (thrifted, but loving this one here)
Shoes- Zulily (search “Link”)
Keeping it Real…
Didn’t quite get the focus stand out of the way in time 🙂
Blog Outtake 1And…we have a daudler-shocking. Blog Outtake 2
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Mother’s Day 2015

 Every year, both my mom and I ask for one thing on Mother’s Day.  Pictures.  The apple doesn’t fall far haha.

I got soooo much more though, and it truly was the perfect day.  Maya and I started off going for a morning walk with my parents while the Huz got some work done (and snuck away to Pike Place to get both me and my mom gorgeous flowers!).  Then, we took a little day trip to Snoqualmie Falls.  Came home in time for Maya to “nap” 😉  while I got some work done, then my parents came over for an AMAZING dinner the Huz prepared.  Couldn’t have asked for a better day…

I ditched the tripod and my mom got these of me and Maya before dinner.Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-1Btw, my entire outfit is thrifted, and the total cost was around $20! 🙂 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-2 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-3 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-4 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-5 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-6 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-7 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-8This looks super sweet, but she’s just about to bite my nose haha. 😉 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-9 Blog J Crew Peasant Blouse DL1961 Emma Cellar Faconnable Espadrilles-10Blog GapKids Cardigan Chambray Dress Edie Mark Kids Sandals-1-Blog GapKids Cardigan Chambray Dress Edie Mark Kids Sandals-1I could just eat her up!!!Blog GapKids Cardigan Chambray Dress Edie Mark Kids Sandals-2And then my dad got these of the three of us.  That little smirk KILLS ME!!Blog Mothers Day 2015-1Blog Mothers Day 2015-2Blog Mothers Day 2015-3Blog Mothers Day 2015-4Blog Mothers Day 2015-5Blog Mothers Day 2015-6After dinner and a liiiittle wine, we all came back outside.  I switched up Maya’s sweater so that she would match the Huz 🙂Blog Mothers Day 2015-7Dancing with Daddy 🙂Blog Mothers Day 2015-8The Huz finally got on the receiving end of Maya’s licking kisses 🙂Blog Mothers Day 2015-9And then my mom got a few of me and the Huz.Blog Mothers Day 2015-10LOVE this one.Blog Mothers Day 2015-11Blog Mothers Day 2015-12Yeah, Maya wanted nothing to do with getting in a pic with us.Blog Mothers Day 2015-13Blog Mothers Day 2015-14But you couldn’t get her OUT of the pictures I was trying to take of my parents hahaha.  She’s actually in the one above this too, but I zoomed in and cropped her out 😉Blog Mothers Day 2015-15Blog Mothers Day 2015-16Blog Mothers Day 2015-17Blog Mothers Day 2015-18Blog Mothers Day 2015-19On me…

Top- J Crew (thrifted, similar here and here)
DL1961 Emma in “Cellar” (thrifted, but similar on sale here)
Shoes- Faconnable (thrifted, similar here)
On Maya…
Sweater- Both are GapKids (thrifted)
Dress- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Zulily (search Eddie Marc Kids)
Keeping it Real…
And…this is a true keeping it real hahaha.Blog Outtake-1Nose bite… Blog Outtake-2“Toddler kiss” 😉 Blog Outtake-3
(Pictures taken by my mom, dad, the Huz, and me :))

dit-elle-Lauren

When you find the perfect item at the thrift store…

 I’ll admit.  I buy more than I should when I’m thrifting.  I mean, when things are only a few dollars it’s hard NOT TO!!  However, when you find something you LOVE or something you’ve been looking for…total WIN!  I’m a total sucker for white boho tops, and I found this one the other week for $3.50!  I love the seams and the fluttery bottom!Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-3Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-1I have to tell you.  Twirling shots with a self timer are less than graceful.  I got plenty of strange looks haha.  But I really wanted to show how cool this top was.  🙂 Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-2 Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-4 Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-5 Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-6She kept getting sand in her sandals and wanting to take them off.  By summer end, she’ll not even notice, or will be forever barefoot.  I just worry about all the sharp shells and glass, so I make her keep something on :{ Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-7 Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-8 Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-9 Blog Ana Nonza Top Linnea Pella Studded Belt Joes Jeans Destroyed Skinny Gold Superga-10 And THEN…I found these Salt Water Sandals for Maya for $1.20!!!! That’s UNHEARD OF!  I couldn’t believe my luck!  I’ve been wanting to get her a pair forever!!  Now…I just need to score a pair in my size! 🙂Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-1And this adorable romper was 40% off clearance.  I rarely ever by things retail, but this was too good to pass up.  And…I may have gotten it in two colors 🙂 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-2 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-3Love, love, LOVE this next one! Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-4 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-5 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-6 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-7 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-8That belly!!!! Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-9And…THAT SMILE!!! Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-10 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-11 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-12 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-13 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-14 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-15 Blog GapKids Starry Romper Salt Water Surfer Sandal-16On me…

Top- Ana Nonza (thrifted, loving this one)
Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (Nordstrom Rack, similar here and here)
Shoes- Superga (eBay, similar here)
On Maya…

Romper- GapKids “Starry Romper”

Shoes- SaltWater “Surfer” (thrifted for $1.25!!!))

Keeping it Real…
And…she’s done 🙂
Blog OuttakeSometimes the timer goes off after I think it’s already gone off hahaha.Blog Outtake 2
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Skinny Boyfriend Jeans…kind of.

 One of my biggest rules of thumbs when shopping (especially in thrift stores), is don’t be afraid to look outside your normal size or section!  I got these 7FAM skinny jeans two sizes bigger than I normally wear, and they are the perfect skinny boyfriend jean on me! 1 blog Vintage Leather Jacket UO Corner Shop Tee 7FAM Roxanne Skinny Boyfriend Black Superga-31 blog Vintage Leather Jacket UO Corner Shop Tee 7FAM Roxanne Skinny Boyfriend Black Superga-2I took the first two pics outside of our house while Maya was in preschool.  I wasn’t sure if we would have time to go to the beach later, but…we did!Blog Vintage Leather Jacket UO Corner Shop Tee 7FAM Roxanne Skinny Boyfriend Black Superga-1 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket UO Corner Shop Tee 7FAM Roxanne Skinny Boyfriend Black Superga-2 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket UO Corner Shop Tee 7FAM Roxanne Skinny Boyfriend Black Superga-3And then…it got too hot for my jacket.  Seriously, what is going on Seattle?!!  Not complaining though! Blog Vintage Leather Jacket UO Corner Shop Tee 7FAM Roxanne Skinny Boyfriend Black Superga-4 Blog Vintage Leather Jacket UO Corner Shop Tee 7FAM Roxanne Skinny Boyfriend Black Superga-5Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -1Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -2Double rock throw!!  Pretty impressive 😉Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -3Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -4Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -5Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -6Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -7Singing….roaring…a little of both?Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -8Looking for cool shells.Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -9And finding some! 🙂Blog GapKids Long Cardigan CrewCuts Ruffled Tunic DL1961 Harper TEal Toddler Superga -10On me…

Jacket- Vintage (similar here, and less expensive here)
Tee- Corner Shop  (Urban Outfitters, sold out, similar here)
Jeans- 7FAM Roxanne Skinny (two sizes bigger than normal-thrifted)
Shoes- Superga (thrifted from the mens’ section!)
On Maya…
Sweater- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)
Tunic/Dress- CrewCuts (thrifted)
Jeans- DL1961 “Harper” (C/O)
Shoes- Superga (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
90% of the time, Maya doesn’t mind or even notice when I take her picture.  She’s even started wanting to see the image on the back of the camera sometimes.  BUT…there are still times when she says “NO PICTURES!!”  Obviously, I still took one before taking a break ;}
Blog Outtake-1And….another one caught on the way down 🙂 Blog Outtake-2
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

DIY Ripped Denim, Vintage Clogs and Purse = Thrift Store Scores!

 I actually took these a while ago during a random sunny (albeit WINDY AND COLD) day.

Ps- Can you spy the Space Needle?  I had a hard time getting us both in the frame 😉Blog hm conscious collection top 7 FAM DIY destroyed Straight Leg Jeans Vintage Clogs-1Do you have a pair of straight leg denim that you don’t know what to do with?  It’s kind of a weird cut for me, BUT I often find them at the thrift stores for so cheap, so really…I have to, right?!  I usually just cuff or roll them (my answer to just about every jean, since my legs are so short!), but I got this pair of ridiculously comfy 7FAM straight leg jeans for $7.50!  I knew that I wouldn’t wear them as is, so, I cut off the hem to my favorite length (measured off a pair that I love), and then cut/distressed them a little.  I’ve worn them SO many times now since! Blog hm conscious collection top 7 FAM DIY destroyed Straight Leg Jeans Vintage Clogs-2Yeah, this is the self conscious laugh of someone who is taking pics with a tripod on a busy path with people walking by making comments (don’t mind me!!) 😉 Blog hm conscious collection top 7 FAM DIY destroyed Straight Leg Jeans Vintage Clogs-3ps-this entire outfit was $38!  But…the most expensive part (the vintage clogs for $19), I got for “free” with a credit I had at my consignment store!  Whoop whoop! Blog hm conscious collection top 7 FAM DIY destroyed Straight Leg Jeans Vintage Clogs-4It LOOKS sunny and warm, but…it wasn’t.  It was at our house, but when we got down to the water?  Not so much.  Maya had been in the car next to me eating her snack.  When I got her out of the warm car, she had a bit of weather shock! Blog hm conscious collection top 7 FAM DIY destroyed Straight Leg Jeans Vintage Clogs-5And then…she was ok.  Seriously, doesn’t she look like a grandma on her way to the bus stop!?? hahahah 🙂

I really hadn’t planned on taking pics this day.  She had gone to preschool in the morning, and it’s all about “comfort/what you don’t care about getting ruined” /what I can get ON her and out the door in 15-20 minutes.  Let’s be honest, I still want her to be cute, but…what she goes to preschool in isn’t necessarily what I blog all the time.  Mainly too, because once she’s gone to school, I don’t have time to take pics after/or it’s got paint/mud on it!Blog Grandma Cardi Old Navy Denim Dress Cherokee Booties-1Blog Grandma Cardi Old Navy Denim Dress Cherokee Booties-2Blog Grandma Cardi Old Navy Denim Dress Cherokee Booties-3Blog Grandma Cardi Old Navy Denim Dress Cherokee Booties-4But get her near the beach, throwing rocks and sticks, and she’s happy. 🙂Blog Grandma Cardi Old Navy Denim Dress Cherokee Booties-5Blog Grandma Cardi Old Navy Denim Dress Cherokee Booties-6On me…

Top- H&M Conscious Collection (thrifted, similar here)
Purse- Vintage
Jeans- 7 FAM (thrifted and DIY destroyed.  Similar here)
Clogs- Vintage Holje (Funky Jane’s Consignment, find some similar here)
On Maya…
Sweater- No tag (thrifted, but similar here)
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Cherokee (thrifted, but LOVING these)
Keeping it Real…
At this point she had snot running down her nose, and I dragged her back to the car.  Of course as soon as we got back to our house it wasn’t windy or that cold again…Blog outtake
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Thriftstore scores again!

 I usually don’t buy things that “go together” when I thrift, but sometimes I get lucky and things just work.  I posted this hat and these jeans on Instagram the day I scored them.  These Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans that I found in the mens’ section (woo hoo for workers not knowing that boyfriend really didn’t mean “boy”friend!!) were $4.80, and this vintage wool hat was $4.20!Blog Vintage Wool Hat Zara Tank Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans Cafe Noir Booties-1 Blog Vintage Wool Hat Zara Tank Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans Cafe Noir Booties-2Blog Maya DIY Gap Vest Peek Aztec Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-1Blog Maya DIY Gap Vest Peek Aztec Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-2Blog Maya DIY Gap Vest Peek Aztec Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-3Blog Vintage Wool Hat Zara Tank Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans Cafe Noir Booties-23Blog Vintage Wool Hat Zara Tank Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans Cafe Noir Booties-24Blog Vintage Wool Hat Zara Tank Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans Cafe Noir Booties-25On me…

Hat- Vintage (similar here)
Top- Zara (similar)
Belt- 20+ years old 🙂
Boots- Cafe Noir (thrifted, but similar here and less expensive version here.)
On Maya…
Vest- Gap (thrifted jacket that I DIY took the sleeves off 🙂 but similar here)
Dress- Peek (thrifted, but similar on sale here)
Boots- Self Esteem (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
The forecast in Seattle is rain, rain, and then…oh, wait for it…rain.  On Sunday it was randomly 70 degrees!!  I had a shoot in the morning, but got home in time for lunch.   I thought Maya and I could go out, have some fun in the sun, and take a few pictures.  I didn’t have time to take a shower (I rarely take showers before morning shoots because I’m running around and sometimes crawling on the ground after kids!), so…enter the perfect new trend-floppy hat to the rescue!  As we were leaving the Huz decided he would come with us.  Insert…Huz that doesn’t really feel the same about copius amounts of pictures as I do :).  Then, he tells me that they were out in the sun for a good portion of the time I was away, so she probably didn’t need more sun.  SO…where to go with everyone that would have shade?  One of the largest parks in West Seattle.  That had a KAZILLION people there walking their dogs.  Aka, Maya wanted to pet every single one of them and ask what their name was.  All that to say.  My grand plans of what I wanted this shoot to be was reduced to 10 minutes of shooting, before I just threw in the towel haha.  Oh, well…
Oh, and for most of the 10 minutes that I was attempting to do the shoot…Maya was riding my focusing stand as a horse hahahaBlog Maya DIY Gap Vest Peek Aztec Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-4
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

A little fun before work…

 I actually found myself ahead of schedule the other day.  I had a shoot during the week, and I found myself with 15 extra minutes before I was taking Maya to a drop in daycare.  So…we went outside and danced a little… Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-3 Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-4 Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-5Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-1Blog Hm High Low Top J Brand DarkVintage Glitter Toms-2Funny story.  Maya is going to start preschool next week (so excited!!).  Last week, we had a orientation picnic, and there was a list of school supplies we needed to bring.  Of course I waited until the day before to go to Target and round everything up.  The last thing on the list was a “head shot” of your child.  Of all the items on the list, this was the one thing I didn’t have!  ME!    The professional photographer, who takes pictures of her daughter every day.  No head shot.  I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I printed images out.  Oh wait, yes I can.  Every year at Christmas, I print out a big stack to distribute to family members.  Anywho.  The night before the picnic I took Maya into our backyard and got these images below.  The one right below is the one I printed out.  Not at the professional lab I use, but at my local drugstore…  #momlife 😉Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-1 Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-4Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-5 Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-3 Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-2And for her reward, we ran through sprinklers 🙂Blog Hanna Andersson Boho Dress StrideRite Sandal-6On me…

Top- H&M (old)
Jeans- J Brand (dark vintage, thrifted)
Shoes- Toms (thrifted)
On Maya…
Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)
Shoes- StrideRite (thrifted)
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Moto Boots…

 

Ok, so we’re kind of twinsing again with our boots-whoops!Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-1Oh, and helpful tips for Mamas.  Tying this denim shirt around my waist helped keep the dress down/aka made sure I didn’t flash anyone while picking Maya up.  🙂 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-2 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-3 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-4 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-5 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-6 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-7I think this might be my new favorite picture I’ve taken of us! Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-8So sad that the sun is going down earlier and earlier.  Which means our evening walks will soon be coming to an end 😦 Blog Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-9Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-1 Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-2 Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-3Aaaaand, one of my new favorite pictures of Maya.  LOVE IT!!!Blog Gap Denim Dress BabyLegs Xhiliration Moto Boots-4On me…

Dress- Twenty8Twelve (old)
Denim Shirt- Gap (thrifted)
Boots- Fiorentini + Baker 7040 Boot (purchased via an Instagram acct)
On Maya…
Dress- Gap (thrifted)
Socks- BabyLegs (legwarmers :))
Boots- Xhiliration (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Totally had to laugh when I saw this.  It looks like she’s simultaneously punching me and then trying to put me in a leg lock haha.

Blog outtake Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Gap Denim Shirt Fiorentin and Baker Boots-12dit-elle-Lauren

Brown Suede Booties…

 I’ve gotten a little better about not accidentally matching with Maya.  If it’s just our boots, I don’t think that really counts though 😉Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-1 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-2 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-3This looks so sweet, but in reality, she’s saying “Shhhh!” haha 😉 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-4 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-5Twinsies 😉 Blog Xhiliration Cream Boho Top Genetic Denim The Shane Nine West Booties-6Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-2We walked over to my parents house to say hi, and this is Maya running into my mom’s arms.  First the cute run…Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-3hahaha.  How much do I love how enthusiastically she runs in for a hug?  A LOT!!!Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-3-Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-5We had gone to the zoo earlier in the day.  I swear she was more excited about the statues than the real animals 🙂Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-4Looooooove this one!Blog Gap denim Jacket Old Navy purple pink Boho Dress Self Esteem Brown Booties-6On me…

Top- Xhiliration (Target, old)
Jeans- Genetic Denim “The Shane”
Boots- Nine West (thrifted)
On Maya…
Jacket- Gap (thrifted)
Dress- Old Navy (thrifted)
Boots- Self Esteem (thrifted)
Keeping it Real…
Back to being ridiculously busy at work.  This is my escape/fun, but no clothing links for a while, which is probably ok, since we are entering into fall season.
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren

Playing on the beach…

 I really need to get one of those tide schedules, because low tide in Seattle is SO amazing!  Maya LOVES to run around in the water, and really….can you get a more beautiful setting??Blog Free People Crochet Crop Vintage Belt Levis Birkenstocks-1 Blog Free People Crochet Crop Vintage Belt Levis Birkenstocks-2 Blog Free People Crochet Crop Vintage Belt Levis Birkenstocks-3 Blog Free People Crochet Crop Vintage Belt Levis Birkenstocks-4Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-1Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-2Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-3And the shoes come off for both of us 🙂Blog Free People Crochet Crop Vintage Belt Levis Birkenstocks-5Another plug for thrift store shopping.  NO worries about getting down and dirty 🙂Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-4Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-5Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-6Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-7Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-8Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-9Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-10Blog HM Striped Top Gap Denim Skirt Old Navy Skull Shoes-11On me…

Top- Free People (via ThredUp) similar here
Hat- Banana Republic (thrifted, similar here)
Belt- Vintage (thrifted)
Jeans- Levi’s 501 (thrifted, DIY cut off)
Shoes- Birkenstocks (20 years old, and still hanging in there!
On Maya…
Top- H&M (via ThredUp)) similar here.
Skirt- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)
Shoes- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)
Keeping it Real…
As a side note.  For those of you that are potty training your toddler or have a toddler that is trained, I HIGHLY recommend the Kalencom 2-in1 Potette.  It’s been a LIFESAVER when we are out and about either running errands or down at the beach/park.  It has legs that stand it upright, but it can also fold flat out to be put over a toilet seat.  I also bought this pack of these liners.  Super easy to use, and Maya loves using it.  It folds up pretty small, so I just keep it in my car, or I throw it in my beach bag.  Not really sure what the laws are about toddlers peeing in public haha, but that falls under the beg for forgiveness rather than ask for permission category for me 🙂
(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

dit-elle-Lauren