Friday 26 June 2015

June Dress Week: Printed Maxi Dress Day and Night with Ankle Boots

Two different outfits with the same printed maxi dress! Showing you what I've recently worn for the June Dress Week style challenge, and what I wore for a house cooling party on the weekend.

I'm doing the #JuneDressWeek2 challenge with my blog buddy Kiki from According to Kiki. You can follow along with us on instagram: @kikimincks and @awayfromblue, or through our blogs.

What I wore:

Printed Maxi Dress in Winter layered with blue knit pink skull scarf ankle boots

Rebecca Minkoff aquamarine mini MAC with teal printed maxi dress
Jumper: thrifted blue Mossman knit jumper (new purchase)
Dress: Thrifted JayJays teal paisley print maxi dress
ShoesAcne pistol boots in "skin" (on sale!)
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine (on sale here!)


Why I wore it:

The style challenge for the day was 'take me away'. You can see how Kiki interpreted the theme here. I went with a maxi dress as it's the perfect piece for a holiday, take me away to the sun! Unfortunately it's cold, rainy and winter in Brisbane so I layered up a little with a cosy knit and a scarf. Comfortable for working from home and doing the day care drop off/pickup too.

As it's the second time I've worn this maxi dress since I bought it, my purchase review:
I'm so glad I bought this. I mentioned when I bought it and when I last wore it that I used to have something really similar when I was younger, in black. Every time I look at this dress I become more and more convinced I have owned it before, just in black and in a smaller size. I haven't had any luck finding an old photo of it though!
I love this dress. It's hard to say if it's because this dress is a great piece on its own or if it reminds me of the black one I outgrew years ago, but I love it either way. I wasn't really looking to add another maxi dress to my collection but I am so glad I did pick this one up, I can see it getting lots of wear in the warmer months especially. It's not a colour I'd normally go for, but since my wardrobe detox and getting 'my colour palette' done I've been branching out a little more with colour and this dress is perfect. So happy with this purchase.


Last worn: pink skull scarfteal maxi dress, Acne pistol boots, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC.

Other ways to wear: skull scarf in spring with chambray dresscolourful maxi dress with a bright pashmina, pistol boots and printed shorts, aquamarine mini MAC bag with skinny jeans.








What I wore:

Teal printed maxi dress black cardi vintage Chanel flap ankle boots layered necklaces

Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap bag
Necklaces: silver spiral necklace layered with Tai gold alphabet necklace and Dogeared silver wishbone necklace (on sale!)
Cardi: no label black long cardi
Dress: Thrifted JayJays teal paisley print maxi dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
BagChanel vintage quilted lambskin flap


Why I wore it:

I wasn't sure what to wear for a 'house cooling' party on the weekend. I didn't want to be too cold but I didn't want to dress too casually in jeans. I have been wearing maxi dresses a lot lately, and not just because I'm doing dress week style challenges. They are the perfect option for 'there is no dress code' events. They work for kid's birthday parties as well as grown up house parties.

It gave me another excuse to wear this printed maxi dress too, and although I wore it a few days after the outfit I posted above, I thought it would be a nice side-by-side post to show a day and evening look with the same dress. I did wish I'd worn a scarf or a thicker jacket with this - it was quite chilly in the evening, although we were warm enough once we got inside. Since I had the cardigan on I layered up some necklaces instead of bracelets, to add some accessories.

Leaving My Wardrobe: Black Cardigan

This cardigan has never been seen on the blog, that I could find. It's a piece I used to have in my desk at work for when the air conditioning got cold. Unlike my other cardigans, I don't enjoy wearing this one. It's not the best quality and it isn't the most comfortable to wear. I do have another black cardigan I haven't worn in years, despite enjoying wearing it, so there is no point keeping this one I don't like wearing. It is leaving my wardrobe.


Last worn: teal printed maxi dress (above), vintage Chanel flap bag. First time I've worn the boots as they are a new purchase, and first time I've worn the cardigan on the blog.

Other ways to wear: colourful maxi dress with a bright pashmina, vintage Chanel bag with another printed maxi dress at 39 weeks pregnant





Linking up with Friday Favourites, Passion For Fashion, Feature Friday, Fashion Friday, Mix It Up Friday, Favourite Fashion Friday, Casual Friday, Flashback Fashion Friday, Fashion Friday, Fab Favourites, Shoe and Tell today.


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48 comments:

  1. Love how you wore the maxi dress for two different occasions. Such a beautiful bag!!!
    -Tatiana
    We Shop in Heels

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  2. I love how you have created 2 very different looks with the same dress!

    X Allison @ www.thetallmamastyle.blogspot.com.au

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  3. I really adore how you've mixed all those shades of blue- I find it difficult to mix similar tones but you've definitely inspired me. Fellow thrift fan passing by from the Passion for Fashion link up! Xx

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  4. Maxi dresses are so versatile, I love how you did and day and evening look with the same dress.

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  5. This is such a cute look! I love all the colors!

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    Lauren Elizabeth
    Petite in Pearls

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  6. That dress is so lovely! Totally a color I'd go for when shopping. I love that you layered a jumper over it to give it that short of skirt look. I still have yet to try this even though I sound like a broken record as many times as I say I want to. Girl I'm stalking that Rebecca Minkoff sale..... Problem is, I'm a big bag person. I need LOTS of room. Which is why I typically go for the totes. But I have so.many.totes. Another tote would be silly. I've been eyeing the Medium MAB but with my array of black and grey handbags, I really need a lighter color. Like a tan or even a soft rose. My birthday is next month, I totally need a new handbag. (;

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    1. haha it's hard when all the things you want to copy involve layers and you're in the opposite season!

      A medium MAB tote has loads of room, it would be a great birthday bag! I like mine for work :) Or go for the regular MAB - it's softer and less structured but still holds a lot. You can't go wrong in the Rebecca Minkoff sales! :)

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  7. Love both of these! Funny how a color scheme can totally change how something looks. Great way to get some more use out of the dress and make it look different! :D
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  8. I'm in love with that maxi dress, the colour and print is gorgeous! And that Chanel bag is to die for! Xx

    Carolyn
    http://www.stylishmemories.com

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  9. So pretty! I adore both parings, what a stunning dress!

    RedLip&Love

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  10. That's a fun print on that dress! Very pretty shade of teal too! XO
    -Lauren Blair
    www.prefertobedemure.com

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  11. I love when you find a piece you really connect with, and that maxi looks great on you. So what is a house cooling party? When someone is leaving?
    Chic on the Cheap

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    1. Yep, the opposite of a house warming! Our friend has sold his place, so he had one last party there.

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  12. I love those kind of posts with one item styled in different ways! Beautiful how you've used the same color palette of your dress on that first pic! That bag was made for THIS dress! Such a match! Your chic version is my fave one, Mica! Challenge succeded! ;) I hope you've had a lots of fun at the house cooling party?! <3

    JOURNAL OF STYLE / BLOGLOVIN

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    1. I had a great time at the party thanks Ira! :) The bag does go so well with the dress too!

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  13. Adorable dress! I love how you styled it two ways to show its versatility!

    Thanks so much for linking up with Friday Favorites! Have a fab weekend!

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

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  14. Whoa, I love that second dress. You have a great body (promise I am not making it sounding a creepy way haha). You should show it off more often :) You know what, blue and green look good together. I should try combining these two colours together as well more often! Have a good beginning of the weekend <3

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    1. haha thanks Yun! :) You made me giggle! Blue and green work so well together - I think I was inspired by the colours at baby t's first birthday maybe, haha!

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  15. What a versatile dress! And such a pretty color too! I really like the pink scarf with it!

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  16. Love both of your bags! I always go with a black one, but the first one is a fun pop of color to any outfit! Lovely!

    Paulina

    shenanigan-ska.blogspot.com

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  17. Love the blue on you and your Chanel <3
    xoxo Lynda
    http://www.fashion-petite.blogspot.com/

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  18. Nice purchase with that dress! Love how your wore it in both looks, although the second is my fave :)

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  19. I am just a tad envious of your Chanel purse.... JUST a tad! Very cute looks, really like the second one

    xx -n
    Naomi in Wonderland

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  20. These colour combinations are stunning and I wish I could have your Chanel bag.

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  21. you look so lovely in these pics my dear, those colors really suit you :D

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  22. Loving the sweater in the first look, I never thought to do this! That dress is just gorgeous anyways what a great color!

    Florals&Smiles
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    1. It's a great way to wear a dress in colder weather! :)

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  23. You always look great in maxi dresses.
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  24. That second outfit is absolutely beautiful! I love all the hues of blue.

    Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Etsy

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  25. So gorgeous blue colours!!!!! and your dog is always so sweet ;)))))

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  26. Your second outfit with that dress is so fab! :)

    Have a nice day! :)

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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  27. Very nice how you styled that dress in two ways! I prefer the second look. Love the patterns and the Persian green colour of the dress :)

    Bold Bliss
    http://boldblissblog.com

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  28. Maxi dresses are so great for when you want to wear a dress but are afraid of being cold. I tend to wear them on summer evenings when we'll be outside. This maxi seems perfect for the party!

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    1. They are perfect for so many occasions! Definitely a maxi dress fan, haha!

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  29. Very creative post idea and I agree with the other comment, I like the color combo as well!

    ZoeVogue

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  30. Lovely dress! It looks so different in each look x
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  31. Maxi dresses are definitely great for summer! Love how you layered the sweater and scarf over the dress in the first look.
    Thanks for linking up with Flashback Fashion Fridays!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  32. Mica, you are adorable! Love that thrifted dress (what a find!) and of course, the beautiful accessories (you have such a fab collection of quality pieces). Lovely! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  33. It's a beautiful dress. And I think these brighter colors suit you very well. Talking about colors, I like how those in the first outfit perfectly play together across sweater, maxi and scarf.

    Have a nice day!

    Alex - Funky Jungle

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  34. Love all those beautiful shades of blue on you Mica. Glad you got rid of the cardigan that you don't love. No use wasting good wardrobe space on bad clothes. Bron x

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    1. Exactly! I'm trying to be stricter with what I keep in my wardrobe :)

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  35. Thank you all for the lovely comments.

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  36. The dress is GORGEOUS and I am a fan of the cardi pairing. Your vintage Chanel is TDF! Thanks for joining Shoe and Tell link up!

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  37. Both dresses are such pretty shades of blue! I love how you mix them. Pretty delicate prints also Mica. All are flattering on you!
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  38. Wow, this dress is worn so differently that I could have sworn it was two of them!
    I like how the colours compliment each other on the first outfit and I can totally relate to not loving a cardigan and just using it for warmth. This month I am editing cardigans and I have at least 3 on my list.

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