Shorts, Navy Prints and Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Love Bag

Blue is my favourite colour. I'm trying to not wear it every single day and use some other colours in my wardrobe. If I'm having a bad day, not feeling great or anxious about something, I'll usually try and wear a little bit of blue though. It's one of the colours that just makes me feel happy when I wear it. I wore navy in both of the outfits below, trying to give myself a little boost as I was feeling unwell.

What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Abacus teething necklace in pop
Tee: Atmos & Here Avery marle tee in navy (on sale!)
Shorts: Jeanswest 'Scarlette' printed shorts
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

I shared a little more than I usually do when I posted this outfit picture to Instagram. It was one of those days where I wasn't feeling great but had to go out anyway, to go get groceries and run some errands. We were running behind as usual, Toddler T decided to keep popping into the frame as I tried to get outfit photos, and a clingy cranky baby needing lots of cuddles meant my tee was a little more crumpled than usual. 😅 You might see an okay looking picture here on the blog, but as with every photo you see online, a picture never tells the full story. Don't compare yourself to someone else's little square on Instagram.

I'd been looking at this tee in my wardrobe and thinking it was overdue a wear for a while, so when I hurriedly tried to find something to wear that morning I just needed something to wear with it. I thought I'd see what the shorts looked like, as I've worn this printed pair with other navy tops in the past and liked the resulting monochrome outfit. Despite it not being the best day and not feeling well, I did really like this outfit. I enjoyed wearing it too, these shorts are beautifully lightweight and with a soft, loose tee it was like wearing my pyjamas!

The grey Rebecca Minkoff Love bag was the perfect accessory with this outfit - wanted something nice and neutral as I wasn't sure if the marle on the tee and the print on the shorts would be too busy. I think they worked nicely together.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, navy marle tee, printed navy shorts, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag.

Other ways to wear: navy marle tee and purple jeans, printed navy shorts and pink vest, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag and chambray.

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What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Jacket: Cotton On 'Gemma' cocoon kimono in Laos blossom navy print
Necklace: Ruby Olive Softies Charlotte teething necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Jenni basic singlet in Emerald green
Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts (on sale!)
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey

Why I wore it:

Wore this on Saint Patrick's Day, of course I had to wear a little bit of green! The extra colour was another mood-boosting attempt too, although I was feeling a bit better on the day I wore this. Well enough to attend my local mother's group catch up without worrying about passing anything on to the bubs, and run a quick errand.

It's funny it's taken me so long to embrace green and blue together, as I think this navy printed kimono is perfect with the green tank! It's not the first time I've worn this kimono with green, but it is definitely one of my favourite ways I have worn it.

Again I picked my Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag, a nice neutral grey bag works well when you're wearing a lot of colour in your outfit.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer (above), floral kimono, green tank, Bermuda denim shorts, studded sandals, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag (above).

Other ways to wear: floral kimono and jeans, green tank at 39 weeks pregnant, Bermuda denim shorts and button up shirt, studded sandals and maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag and maxi dress.

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How You Can Wear It: 

Navy pieces are so versatile. A neutral bag and outfit doesn't mean boring. The neutral colours let you be more adventurous in your clothing choices and try different combinations of prints and colours. A grey bag in a classic shape like this Rebecca Minkoff love bag is a good accessory with any outfit!


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Maxi Dresses and Autumn Layers

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Although Autumn took a little longer to arrive in Brisbane than I'd hoped, it is nice to take advantage of the slightly cooler mornings and evenings and layer up my maxi dresses a little. Denim jackets and kimonos are ideal layering pieces for those in-between seasons when temperatures fluctuate through the day and you need things you can easily take off and on.

What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma teething necklace in pale daffodil
Dress: JayJays feather print maxi dress
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey

Why I wore it:

Had a little bit of a busy morning rushing around trying to run errands and get organised for a playdate. Decided to wear this printed maxi dress as it was an easy, instant outfit and it's been a while since I wore this dress. Halfway through #6monthsWithoutShopping, I'm trying to make my wardrobe more interesting by picking things I haven't worn in a while.

I had a quick look through my blog archives and was surprised to find I hadn't actually worn this jacket and dress together before. I'm sure I have before I even had a blog, as these are really old pieces of my wardrobe. A printed maxi dress and denim jacket is such a great outfit idea when you need a little extra warmth.



Last worn: denim jacket, feather print maxi dress, studded sandals, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket with double denim, feather print maxi dress and a baby bump, studded sandals and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag and chambray.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Shein cream lace kimono (C/O)

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Abacus teething necklace in pop
Dress: Jeanswest 'Sierra' embellished black maxi dress (on sale!)
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

After a few showery days I wanted to add another layer to this maxi dress as it was cooler, but couldn't decide which piece to wear. I considered the denim jacket I wore above, but wanted something soft as I was babywearing most of the day. I worried this lace kimono would be too 'busy' with the embroidery and bead embellishments on this maxi dress, but tried it on anyway and really liked the combination, I don't think it was too much in the end.

Some colourful accessories with the teething necklace and neon pink mini MAC bag to brighten up my outfit a little. We headed into the city to see some turtles hatching at the museum for part of Science Week in Brisbane.

It was really fascinating, especially for toddler T, who got to see turtles hatching up close after getting excited by a picture of it in one of his books. He got to pat a few turtles too. While we got there at the worst time and the line to get in was huge, the staff were good at providing updates and keeping everyone amused as we waited. It was an incredible experience and I'm so glad we did it.


Last worn: lace kimono, embellished maxi dress, studded sandals (above), Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC bag.

Other ways to wear: lace kimono and denim shorts, embellished maxi dress at 39 weeks pregnant, studded sandals and button up dresses, Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC bag and flares.

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How You can Wear It:

Autumn is the perfect time to get some use out of all of those light layering pieces like denim jackets and kimonos. A classic denim jacket and dress combination works well for spring too! It's a nice way to continue to wear your summer pieces for another season, just by adding an extra layer.


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Denim Shorts and Wrap Tops with Yellow Accessories

I was quite happy to let the wrap top trend pass me by when I was pregnant over a year ago. It was only when I stumbled across one for a good price in The Iconic sale that I had a closer look.

The Atmos&Here wrap tops have a little modesty press-stud to keep them closed. It also makes them ideal for breastfeeding, without paying the extra costs usually associated with specific breastfeeding clothing. I've mentioned this a few times, but for maternity and breastfeeding wear, while it's nice to get dedicated pieces and I have a few in my wardrobe, it's better for the budget if you can find non-maternity pieces you can wear afterwards too.

And of course once I had one wrap top and knew I loved and would wear and use it, I bought another one when it went on sale a few months later! I now have one navy and one grey Atmos&Here wrap top.

What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Ruby Olive Softies Ava elephant pendant teething necklace
Top: Atmos & Here Arlene wrap top in navy
Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts (on sale!)
Shoes: slim gold Havaianas
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold (on sale! and use code 'EVENT17' for 20% off here)

Why I wore it:

I really liked the colours in this outfit. Blue and yellow are so nice together. Easy and simple for a hot day too. Packed up the boys and we all headed down the coast to stay with my parents for a few days.

I ordered this top a size larger than normal as I bought it when I was in the third trimester and thought that way I'd be sure it would fit. It was still a tight squeeze over the bump then, and it does shift around a little now so I wish now and then that I'd bought my regular size. The downside to it being slightly oversized, as I discovered that evening, is that when you try to take selfies with Cooper his little paw easily gets stuck in the wrap! Poor pup. He was quickly detangled.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, navy wrap top, bermuda denim shorts, gold Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan Satchel.

Other ways to wear: navy wrap top and stripe maxi skirt, bermuda denim shorts and summer layers, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan Satchel and a maxi dress.

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What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma teething necklace in pale daffodil
Top: Atmos&Here Nile wrap front jersey tee
Shorts: OneTeaspoon Hawks shorts in Fox black (C/O, on sale!)
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush (on sale, 44% off!)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff metallic silver mini MAC (on sale, use code 'EVENT17' for an extra 20% off!)
Nails: OPI Rich Girls and Po Boys

Why I wore it:

This is a neutral version of the outfit above, with only the yellow teething necklace adding some colour to the grey and black. This necklace is a great pop of colour for an otherwise neutral outfit. While the wrap style of the top makes this a little more interesting than a regular shorts and tee outfit, a nice colourful accessory helps too.

I'm glad that I picked up this wrap top in grey as well as blue. Having something a while and loving it and then buying a second one seems to work out better for me than buying two at once, I get more use out of the items when I buy multiples that way. Buying multiple colours of one item at the same time doesn't always result in me keeping them in my wardrobe.

It was a quiet day without much on, just going out in the morning and doing a quick grocery run.


Last worn: Ray-Ban wayfarers (above), grey wrap top, OneTeaspoon Hawks denim shorts, studded gladiator sandals, Rebecca Minkoff metallic mini MAC.

Other ways to wear: grey wrap top and printed jeans, OneTeaspoon Hawks denim shorts and bright kimono, studded gladiator sandals worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC and striped skirt.

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How You Can Wear It:

A wrap style top is easy to wear, similar to a tee but with a little extra twist (pun intended!). If you're currently or are planning on breastfeeding, grab one in the sales as it is a perfect style, especially if they have the snap closure like these ones do.


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