Tuesday 11 March 2014

Balenciaga Sapphire Purple City, Maternity Pencil Skirts, Marc By Marc Jacobs Mouse Flats

Here's what I wore to work on Monday:
Purple top and bag asos neutral tartan pencil skirt

2008 Bal sapphire purple city bag RH classic hardware
NecklaceHouse of Harlow Dynamic necklace in gold
Top: Jeanswest 'Felicity' maternity shirt in amethyst (new purchase)
SkirtAsos panelled pencil skirt in tartan check on sale! (materntity version here)
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats
Bracelets: the usual plus beaded neon and gold and black and gold bracelet set
BagBalenciaga purple RH city in 2008 sapphire


This top is another one of the new things I purchased in the Jeanswest 40% off sale the other week. They had just released a nursing range and then had 40% off everything...I was powerless to resist! When the parcel arrived on Friday, I loved this top right away. It looked great with the skinny jeans I was wearing when I tried it on.

It doesn't really work with the pencil skirt though, does it? Much too long. I have that problem with a few of my maternity tops, I am petite so the extra length they add to the maternity clothes to accommodate a growing bump can swamp me a little. And I don't want to run round belting everything. Might need to pair this top with pants next time, as it's really comfortable and colourful so I want to keep it.


Last worn: Asos tartan pencil skirtmetallic gold mouse flats, Balenciaga sapphire city bag.



Here's what I wore to work today:
wearing non maternity empire waist tie tops in the third trimester

balenciaga sapphire purple city bag
Necklacecustom Cooper charm by Silhoupette layered with Dogeared silver wishbone necklace
Top: Cotton On grey empire tie print top (with white Supre singlet underneath)
SkirtSoon Maternity Flora fold pencil skirt
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs black mouse flats patent leather
Bracelets: the usual plus purple Salvatore Ferragamo 'Vara' leather bow braceletHermes pink clic clac
BagBalenciaga purple RH city in 2008 sapphire


Very similar outfit to yesterday's - feeling uninspired! It was pouring rain this morning during the 5 minutes I have for photos, so indoor photos again. It cleared up and got much warmer almost right away.

Not sure how long I've had this top for exactly, but I probably bought it around the same time I got my other Cotton On top. So pleased that my clothes hoarding means I've kept a lot of my clothes from my flowy top phase a few years ago, they are just the thing for the growing baby bump!

Although this top I maybe can't wear again during the pregnancy. It is just a normal top and I don't quite think it can handle the third trimester bump, it felt a little short today as the bump made it ride up. Monday's top was too long, today's too short....still learning how best to dress baby and I! Feel free to leave me tips and tricks if you've been through this, your advice and comments are always appreciated :)


Last worn: white Supre singlet, Soon maternity pencil skirt, patent mouse flats, Balenciaga sapphire city (see above). First time I've worn the top on the blog.

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30 comments:

  1. hi cooper!! love how he managed to sneak into your indoor photos, even though it was raining outside. :) i love the purple top in your first outfit -- definitely would love to see how it looks with pants!

    xo,
    gabby
    www.likealittlefox.blogspot.com

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    1. hehe, he's like a little shadow following me around, I love it! :)

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  2. Oh sooo chic :) I have been dying for one of those bags, love it!

    xx

    Kelly

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  3. I'm loving how Cooper is looking up at you in that first set of pics Mica. LOL I bet tops can be challenging as you progress in your pregnancy. Your body is every changing. I think you look nice in both. I think that's a great idea trying pants with the purple top. You just have to try and see how it looks.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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    1. Thanks Kim! it is definitely interesting trying to find things to wear with baby growing every day :) Such a fun challenge to have! :)

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  4. Loving the pencil skirts (especially that first one)! I am so glad to see that maternity clothes are so fashionable these days (they were not long ago when my boys were born). Of course, another lovely bag and in purple--love it! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes I've been lucky to find some lovely maternity wear! :)

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  5. You look great in a pencil skirt! And I love the color of you Balenciaga bag. The texture looks great too!

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    1. It's really thick chewy leather, so different from my others! :)

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  6. such a gorgeous color on that purse!! :D

    Animated Confessions

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  7. I really like the purple top from your first picture, although it is a tad long. Like you said, it'd be nice to see it paired with a pair of pants! Great styling with the mouse flats and your fabulous bag collection!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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    1. Will definitely wear it with pants next time! :)

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  8. How about trying some richer jewel tone tops? I get you will look great in emerald green and wine red colour (no patterned or flora just solid colours). Then you can pair a black or dark grey coloured maxi skirt on the bottom. Wear cute stand out clogs for comfort and viola, cute outfit ❤️

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    1. Solid coloured tops and maxi skirts is becoming a little like my pregnancy uniform! haha! Although I am trying to stay away from them in the office.

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  9. I LOVE that second top! Hurrah for your flowy top phase! I would have no idea what to wear if I was pregnant.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. I'm just making it up as I go along, I have no idea either, haha! :)

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  10. OMG, the purple Bal is stunning! 2008 was the year BB (before Bal) to me as I was going crazy over Chanel until it went crazy with the price. I think purple should be my next color for City bag, but before that I have to justify my Curry yellow purchase by using it more :)

    Mrs Jack Of All Trades
    www.mjoat.com

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    1. Oh the yellow Bals are beautiful! I got myself a mangue clutch and love it! :)

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  11. You look so cute! Love that bag <3

    xx

    http://www.madridforniagirl.com/

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  12. Nice outfit, I totally love the skirt you wore in the first look :)

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  13. the gold mouse flats are so cute!:) lovely outfits!♥

    www.Lorietta.cz

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  14. I love the purple top! I suppose it is a little long, but will be so cute with pants.
    Chic on the Cheap

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    1. Yes, I'll definitely wear it with pants next time! :)

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  15. I fell in love with your second look! It is so perfect on you!
    Xoxo
    http://www.milanotime.net

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  16. Thank you all for your kind comments! :) Will definitely try the top with a belt and/or pants next time! :)

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