Skinny Jeans, Scarves and Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC cross Body Bag

Two simple and casual stay-at-home mum style outfits! Scarves, skinny jeans and Converse with my favourite Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag. It is officially the first day of winter here in Australia, and the weather really started to cool towards the end of autumn, when I wore these outfits.

What I wore:

Sunnies: Rayban new Wayfarers

Scarf: Marc by Marc Jacobs Stargazer scarf in aquamarine (on sale!)
Jumper: Jeanswest 'Serena' ombre knit
Jeans: Jeanswest prima denim super skinny jeans in absolute black
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine

Why I wore it:

I've worn this scarf with red and with purple before, so thought that I would wear it with a neutral outfit to add some colour. Kept me cosy too. I caught up with a friend in the morning, and then baby T and I went op-shopping.

The style challenge for the day was 'red lippie'. I'd seen that prompt coming up and after seeing it come up on almost all the style challenges I've done, and after getting some feedback from you all about it, I decided to just take the plunge and get one. It's a lot brighter than my usual red tinted lip balm! A lovely sales assistant at the body shop helped me pick one. I've been wearing it for a few days now and I quite like the colour.  I don't layer it on as much as she did - it was really bright when she put it on, I only do one layer, easing myself into it!


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, Marc by Marc Jacobs Stargazer scarf, ombre knit, black skinny jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC.

Other ways to wear: galaxy print scarf with red dress, ombre knit at 40 weeks pregnant, skinny jeans with a button up shirt, Converse with dresses for spring, aquamarine bag with a blue dress.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Zara cream jersey blazer

Scarf: Alexander McQueen modal skull scarf in white/pink (on sale!)
Tee: thrifted Dotti blue tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Super Skinny Jeans in Mid Indigo (on sale with extra 30% off!)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine

Why I wore it:

The Fox in Flats style challenge for the day was 'luxe layers'. The weather cooperated nicely, it was quite a cold and rainy day! Thankfully playgroup can be held inside on days like this, so we stayed dry. I wanted to wear the tee and the blazer as I was aware it was getting near the end of May and I still have that goal of wearing things twice in a month after I buy them. You can read a little more about my goals and reasons why here.

Since it's the second time I've worn both of these items, my purchase reviews:

Cobalt blue tee - I really like the gathered waist on this tee, the metallic thread detail and cut-outs around the neckline (similar to the black tank I have) and it fills the 'gap' in my wardrobe for a plain, bright coloured top. However just like my yellow tank, I found it tricky to wear it often this month. I think I just have too many tops in general, adding more probably wasn't a good idea. I'm still keeping it in my wardrobe, but I'm not going to be in a rush to add any more!

Zara blazer - this is the cream version of the black blazer that I love so much. I'm not as enthused with this one, probably as I've had to wash it so much since I got it. It was an ebay purchase and when I pulled it out the satchel it was really wet. After being in the mail for a few days and damp...it didn't smell very nice! So although it's dry clean only, I've had to wash it a few times. That's probably why it doesn't feel as comfortable and soft as my black blazer. I'm hoping it will soften up over time, as I like the colour.

This month I've added some nice things to my wardrobe, but not a lot of them have been 'must-wear' pieces. I am conscious that I'm doing a style challenge this month which dictates what I wear, and affects what I reach for in my wardrobe, but there has been a big contrast to me between the 'nice' purchases and the 'I am so in love with this' purchases.  I think I need to be stricter with my 'do I love this more than a similar item already in my wardrobe' questioning when I'm buying things. No matter how good the price may be!


Last worn: pink skull print scarf, cream blazer, cobalt blue tee, skinny jeans, Converse, RM mini MAC (above).

Other ways to wear: pink skull scarf with a chambray dress, cobalt blue tee with pencil skirt for the office, same blazer in black with pencil skirts for corporate wear, skinny jeans in spring, Converse and denim shorts, aquamarine bag with orange pants.

Linking up with Let It Shine, Style To Inspire, Modest Monday, Bless Your Heart, Mix It Monday< More Pieces of Me and Daily Express, Style Sessions, Reasons to Dress, Turning Heads, Wardrobe Wednesday, Because Shanna Said So today.

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