Monday 16 February 2015

Summer Dresses and Balenciaga Tempete Day Bag

I've only been done with the style challenges for a little while, but already I'm starting to get into a comfortable outfit rut again! I grabbed my Balenciaga day bag the other day and it's been in pretty high rotation since. It fits so much and is so light, it's such a nice bag to use. Wore the bag with the same shoes and a pretty printed dress twice in a row!


Here's what I wore to spend the day with my grandparents:

SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
DressJeanswest 'Chelsea' printed dress (on sale!)
ShoesAsos 'five star' leather sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus blue and silver bracelet stack and silver charm bracelet
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


Last day with my grandparents! We went out for lunch by the sea and then had a big family dinner in the evening. Feels like it's been a long time since I last wore this dress, although it really hasn't (last worn a month ago). I had been eager to wear it again and get as much wear as I can out of it in the last of summer, but it didn't match with any of the style challenge prompts I was following. I was just waiting for the challenges to be over so I could wear it again, which is probably why its felt like longer.

It's such a great summer dress, it was light enough for walking along the shoreline in the heat of the day, but dressy enough for dinner afterwards.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarerboho printed dress, Asos leather sandalsBalenciaga Tempete Day bag.



Here's what I wore to go to the airport:
DressAtmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
ShoesAsos 'five star' leather sandals
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


I was smiling in the photo, but this wasn't really a happy day. My grandparents had an early flight, so this is what I wore to go see them off at the airport. We spent as much time together as we could, and they stocked up on baby T cuddles, before they had to board their plane.

It's been wonderful spending time with my grandparents, and I'm really going to miss them! It's been nice going out for an entire day sometimes too, instead of just popping out for an hour or two in between baby T's feed times like I usually do.

I went for a printed dress as it was quick and easy, and the same accessories as the day before as that was a quick and easy option too. Got changed shortly after I got home, to stay in for the rest of the day and spend some time trying to do all of the housework that's been neglected while I've been out each day sightseeing! This dress is much too pretty to wear just for doing housework.


Last worn: Willow printed tee dress, Asos sandals (above), Balenciaga day bag (above).






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35 comments:

  1. From this post I realised that I have to explore other styles of Balenciaga than just City.. This Day bag is perfect everyday bag especially when it can be carried on the shoulder comfortably. Too bad your grammies are leaving but from the last few posts I can gather that you had a full fun week with them.

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    1. I have had a wonderful time with my grandparents, it was so sad to see them go :(

      The day is a great Bal style, I really like mine! :)

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  2. So lovely to have your grandparents! And what joy that Baby has great-grandparents!! Love. Frocks are gorgeous. You look lovely and fresh. :D x

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    1. It is so special for him having great-grandparents, and being able to spend time with them! he is very lucky :)

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  3. These short, flirty dresses are both so cute and of course the Balenciaga Bags are awesome!

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  4. Wish I can wear sandals right now *sigh*. Found your blog via Manic Monday. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  5. I swear you have the best purse collection ever! Thanks for your fun comment. Hope your Valentines Day was festive. ♥

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  6. totally love that printed tee dress! you look so comfy and chic!

    <3 rhea @ rheaetcetera.com

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  7. I'm sorry to hear that your grandparents went back home. I am glad that you had such a nice time with them though. You look great in both outfits, that first dress has me swooning!

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  8. So glad you spent time with your grandparents and they spent time with their grandchild. There's nothing like family. Both dresses are always gorgeous on you Mica.
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  9. I'm sorry to hear your time with your grandparents has come to an end. Hopefully there will be a reunion very soon! I have said it before, I LOVE that dress on you. The print is just lovely.

    Large bags that you can throw just about anything into, yep, those are my favorite. I totally see why this bag has been on rotation for you.

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    1. Thanks Kiki! I hope it won't be long before we see them again either! :)

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  10. I love your boho dress. I've been looking for one like this for the Summer. The 2nd dress is one of my favourite colours. Love both looks!

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    1. Jeanswest ships internationally now ;) hehe!

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  11. The bag looks buttery soft! And the dresses are both so fun!
    Sorry it was bitter sweet. I always feel that way when I have to say goodbye to my fam. looking forward to seeing them again next month.
    Carylee | more pieces of me
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    1. I wish we could see them in a month! living apart from family is always hard, no matter how long it is. Hope you have fun seeing your family next month! :)

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  12. Both dresses are perfect - I adore the second one! I'm sorry to hear your grandparents left but at least you got to spend time with them! :]

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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  13. I love that first dress.
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  14. Such a gorgeous bag!! Love the way you've styled it in both outfits.

    SSG xxx

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  15. I don't know which I like more, both dresses are equally gorgeous. I love the print of the latter but the pattern on the first one is right up my alley. Great looks. Sad to hear you're time with your grandparents has come to end for now. Hopefully you'll be seeing more of each other really soon.

    Sxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  16. Beautiful Summer Dresses! A balenciaga bag is on my wishlist :) I know the feeling of separing from my love ones, but feel glad to share with them every minute when you have them around.
    -Tatiana
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  17. Both lovely looks, really like the bright colors in the second outfit :) x

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  18. I just wore a dress almost identical to your first one. Super cute. :)

    Andrea @ mommainflipflops.com #realmomstyle

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  19. The Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress is absolutely marvelous. I love the chic design & the comfort of the t-shirt look.

    :] // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

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  20. Both summer dresses you wore are really cute and you looked beautiful in both of them. I am so happy that you got to spend quality time with you grandparents and that they got to spend time with you and Baby T. Thanks for sharing Mica. Blessings to you and your loved ones. XOXO, Jeannette

    www.msjeannieandhercloset.com

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  21. I've definitely fallen into a comfortable rut. Sometimes they can be really hard to break!
    Love your Jeanswest dress, that print is fabulous!
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    1. they can be! It's good when you have a blog, you can see when you need to change things up a little! :)

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  22. These dresses are so different in color and print, but both so lovely! I like the tie neckline on the top one and the bright colors in the second one!

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  23. Love the color of that Balenciaga bag!!! It's such a cool color and yet it seems almost neutral! Both outfits looks great :)

    be the plebeian

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  24. Both looks work.
    They're summery, fit you well and you certainly look very well put together.

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  25. Loving your blue and white dress, it's so easy breezy. Wish we weren't in the deep freeze and could wear that right now! Thank you for linking up with SHOE AND TELL on Style Nudge!!

    Cherie
    http://www.stylenudge.com

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  26. Thank you all for your kind comments. It's been a lot of fun spending time with my grandparents, we are blessed baby T has been able to enjoy spending time with them too! :)

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