Friday 17 June 2016

2 Ways to Wear: Khaki Embroidered Peasant Tank and Jeans

Last month while out shopping with Beth we stopped by Target on the way home. I spotted this tank while browsing the sales racks. A neutral colour, flowy fabric, generously sized enough to fit my very different postpartum curves and just $10, it came home with me.

To ensure I'm buying things I'll actually wear, I have a goal of wearing everything I buy at least twice in a month after purchasing. Below are the two ways I've worn this tank so far. Both outfits accessorised with another new purchase, my hot pink mini MAC bag. I love the neon pink with the neutral khaki.

What I wore:

khaki embroidered peasant tank striped duster flared jeans winter boho style | AwayFromBlue

silver bracelet stack, Rebecca Minkoff hot pink mini MAC bag | AwayFromTheBlue
Jacket: Kmart striped maxi cardigan
Top: Target embroidered khaki tank
JeansJeanswest 'spoylt' flared jeans
ShoesWalnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats (also available in grey)
BagRebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

First time wearing this tank and I knew I wanted to pair it with this striped cardi and flares. I think this outfit would have looked even better with wedges, and maybe a felt hat...but neither of those things were practical for getting groceries with two boys under 2.


Last worn: striped duster, flared jeans, black ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff hot pink Mini MAC bag. First time I've worn the tank as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to wearstriped duster and grey dress, flared jeans and Converse, black ballet flats in the office, Rebecca Minkoff hot pink Mini MAC bag and a floral kimono.



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What I wore:

khaki tank black prima denim skinny jeans hot pink mini MAC bag | Away From Blue SAHM style

Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC | AwayFromTheBlue
Jacket: Jeanswest brown marle waterfall cardigan
Tank: Target embroidered khaki tank
JeansJeanswest prima denim super skinny jeans in absolute black
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs black logo plaque ballet flats
BagRebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

This was another outfit I had in mind when I was contemplating buying the tank. I thought the brown would look nice with the khaki. After putting it on I wasn't too sure about the embroidery with the print on the cardi, but gave it a go anyway. Comfortable for errands in the morning and spending time with the in-laws in the afternoon.


Since it's the second time I've worn this tank, my purchase review:

This was a complete impulse buy (I didn't even try it on). I'm glad I picked it up though. Brisbane winters are usually mild enough that I can still wear a sleeveless tank with enough layers, and I really like the embroidery detail. Getting a size larger than usual and it being a pretty relaxed cut to start with means it's really flowy, but I think it works with the style of top and it means I'm still quite covered when I lift one side up to breastfeed. I've got lots of other outfit ideas for this tank too, a sign of a great purchase. Really pleased I got this.

While it was an impulse buy, I did stop and take a few minutes to think about how I'd wear the tank and how it would work in my wardrobe before I bought it. I'm pleased that I'm getting into the habit now of thinking things through before I buy them, and reviewing them after I wear them means I better be able to prove it's a good purchase. Really pleased I've made this a shopping habit so I'm more mindful of what I buy.


It's the third time I've shared this pink Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag too. A nice short purchase review: I have a few mini MAC bags now, so I knew this would be a winning purchase! Really happy with it.


Last worn: brown marle cardigan, khaki tank (above), black skinny jeans, Marc Jacobs ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff neon pink Mini MAC (above).

Other ways to wearprinted brown cardi and leopard print scarf, black skinny jeans and floral cami, Marc Jacobs ballet flats and flared jeans, Rebecca Minkoff neon pink Mini MAC and navy.










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Wednesday 15 June 2016

Blue Printed Kimonos, Grey Tees and Skinny Jeans

While autumn was so mild in Brisbane I took the chance to get in one last wear of my favourite kimonos before the winter weather arrived. And of course, they were both blue!

What I wore:

Away From Blue | Autumn Coffee date outfit navy printed kimono grey tee prima denim skinny jeans

AwayFromTheBlue | Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey
TeeAtmos&Here grey v-neck tee with rolled sleeves (similar in black or white)
JeansJeanswest Bindi skinny 7/8 jeans in indigo luxe
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs silver tuxedo flats (on sale!)
BagRebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

Felt all dressed up in this because I wore makeup for a change. I had the chance to catch up with fashion & beauty blogger Beth from Almost Posh while she was on holiday in Brisbane. I figured I should wear makeup to meet up with a makeup guru!

Nice simple outfit for coffee and cake, and we even had a little time to browse some of the stores. I picked up a cute tank in the Target sale before heading home.


Last worn: navy printed kimono, grey oversized tee, Jeanswest prima skinny jeans, silver ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff Love bag.

Other ways to wearnavy printed kimono and a newborn, grey tee and denim shorts, Jeanswest prima skinny jeans and blush blazer, silver ballet flats and a wrap dress, Rebecca Minkoff Love bag and a maxi dress.



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What I wore:

AwayFromBlue | Grey tee skinny jeans navy floral kimono neon pink bag SAHM style

AwayFromTheBlue | Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC floral kimono
SunniesRay-Ban new Wayfarers (30% off at Nordstrom!)
JacketCotton On 'Gemma' cocoon kimono in Laos blossom navy print
TeeJeanswest 'Lucy' colour block tee in grey marle/rosebud
JeansJeanswest Super Skinny Jeans in Mid Indigo
ShoesWalnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats (also available in grey)
BagRebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC (new purchase, on sale!)

Why I wore it:

Wore this to go out shopping for a new washing machine, not very exciting. The old one had been playing up for a while and despite paying a few hundred dollars to have it "repaired" and some parts replaced, it finally gave up this month. A new one was urgently needed. With two boys under 2, there is a LOT of washing required! Since I liked the grey tee, denim and kimono combo above, I wore it again. Unlike the washing machine repair, I have definitely got my money's worth from this $3 kimono.

Wearing a new purchase too - this hot pink Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC. I'd been selling a few bags on ebay and of course when selling you have to browse the listings first and see what prices things are going for... Couldn't resist this bargain of a bag when I came across it. Really like the way the pink works with the floral print of the kimono.


Last worn: RayBan Wayfarers, floral cocoon kimono, grey teeskinny jeans, black ballet flats. First time I've worn the pink mini MAC as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to wearfloral kimono at 39 weeks pregnant, grey tee and printed shortsskinny jeans and a striped henley, black ballet flats and a wrap dress










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Monday 13 June 2016

Cosy Cardis, Jeans, Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAB Tote Bag

I've been making more of an effort to wear my cardigans lately. I've mentioned before that they didn't really get worn, just stuffed in my bag or in a drawer at work to be pulled out if the aircon was too cold. In autumn (when I took these pics) I've been loving them as a lighter layer to keep me warmer in cooler mornings, even if I don't wear them much the rest of the year.

What I wore:

AwayFromBlue | purple cardi black tee flares and Converse SAHM jeans outfiy

AwayFromTheBlue | Rebecca Minkoff plum purple mini MAB tote bag
JacketJeanswest Dana drape knit cardi in boysenberry
TeeAtmos&Here rolled sleeve oversize tee in black (also in grey)
JeansJeanswest 'spoylt' flared jeans
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale in green!)

Why I wore it:

This has to be one of my favourite cardigans. I love the colour and the drape. While the outfit felt a little monochrome with the black tee and the dark denim, I thought the cardigan added some nice colour and I liked the purple bag against it too.

A casual and comfortable outfit with Converse as I spent the morning walking around some local markets with the boys doing some shopping for toddler T's upcoming birthday. I loved everything about this outfit and felt happy and confident all day in it.


Last worn: purple cardigan, black tee, flared jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag.

Other ways to wearpurple cardigan and chambray dress for spring, black tee in the third trimester, flared jeans and a printed tank, Converse for travel, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB and a maxi dress.









What I wore:

Away From Blue | Jeanswest Alice Australian wool cardi striped tank skinny jeans SAHM style

AwayFromTheBlue | Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum faux fur pom pom charm
TankJeanswest 'Josie' striped back strap tank
JeansJeanswest Super Skinny Jeans in Mid Indigo
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs silver tuxedo flats (on sale!)
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale in pink!)

Why I wore it:

Another simple but comfortable outfit. Baby boy had his vaccinations in the morning and we had someone over in the evening. It was probably not a good idea to schedule both those things on the same day, as I had a very cranky baby to contend with! At least I was happy with my outfit.

Just like the outfit above, this made me feel good. I definitely seem to have hit on a uniform of sorts for the cooler weather - over summer it was shorts and kimonos, now it's cooler it's cardigans and jeans!


Last worn: wool cardigan, striped tank, skinny jeans, silver flats, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag (above).

Other ways to wearwool cardigan and red jeans, striped tank and leopard print scarf, skinny jeans and pastel pink, silver flats and a wrap dress, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB and a maxi skirt.






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