Monday 30 November 2015

Cyber Monday Sales! Easy Second Trimester Outfits: Bright Tanks and Maxi Skirts for Spring

I wore the tank top and maxi skirt combination frequently in my last pregnancy, so I have a go-to outfit for those 'I don't know what to wear' days. My maxi skirts have stretchy and comfortable elastic waistbands and are so easy to wear. Add a bright and colourful tank top and I'm set for a hot day! And comfortable too, even though everything I'm wearing is from my regular, non-maternity wardrobe it accommodates a baby bump nicely.

What I wore:

Away from Blue | Easy Spring Second trimester outfit stretchy tank printed maxi skirt

Away from the Blue | printed maxi skirt Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag plum
Necklace: thrifted pearl and heart charm long necklace
SingletJeanswest 'Jenni' basic singlet in festival fuchsia
Skirt: Izabel London Aztec print maxi skirt (C/O)
ShoesBalenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale with 25% off and free shipping at Rebecca Minkoff)

Why I wore it:

More house hunting! I've mentioned it here and there on the blog but finding the perfect house is taking longer than we thought. Anyway, the outfit. This maxi skirt is quite a thick one but it wasn't too warm paired with the berry singlet.

I was really wishing I'd picked something different for my feet though. Buckling and unbuckling sandals before entering an open house when pregnant and juggling a toddler is not the easiest thing to do...I ended up leaving the sandals unbuckled by the time we got to the fourth house.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, berry tank, printed maxi skirt, Balenciaga sandals, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote.

Other ways to wearberry tank and a statement necklace, printed maxi skirt in winter, Balenciaga sandals and skinny jeans, purple Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote with a black dress.


As it's been a big weekend in the USA with thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, don't forget to check out these sales:

Anthropologie 25% off everything with code 'SHOPTOIT'
ASOS 30% off everything with code 'BLESSED'
(I picked up this cute blue kimono and this floral one for summer)

Boohoo - 70% off everything
Choies up to 80% off sale with extra 15% off orders over $49 with code 'BLACK15'
Luisaviaroma - extra 20% off sale items with code 'BFR20'
Matches Fashion - 50% off sale plus free shipping with code 'FREEAUS'

Rebecca Minkoff - 25% off all orders plus free shipping and Essie Polish. No code needed.


If I wasn't having problems at checkout, the Rebecca Minkoff sale is the one I'd be shopping! I have my eye on the custom bag offerings! Sadly, I can't get past the shipping stage without getting an error. I've emailed but still haven't heard back.


What I wore:

Away from Blue | Spring second trimester pregnancy outfit lace kimono bright tank black maxi skirt

AwayFromBlue | green tank Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine
JacketShein cream lace kimono (C/O)
NecklaceRoie Designs feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
TankJeanswest Jenni basic singlet in Emerald green
SkirtJeanswest plain jersey black maxi skirt
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine (on sale with 25% off and free shipping at Rebecca Minkoff)

Why I wore it:

It was a slightly cooler day than the one above, so I took the chance to add a kimono over the singlet and maxi skirt combo to try make it a little different.

I've worn this singlet and skirt together before, just with different accessories, and no kimono or baby belly. It's a nice simple combination. I don't wear a lot of green, so this singlet hasn't been worn often, but I'm being much more adventurous with colours after my wardrobe detox session with a personal stylist and I even went out and got a similar shade of green in a maternity tank.


Last worn: lace kimono, green singlet, black jersey maxi skirt, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff aquamarine mini MAC.

Other ways to wearlace kimono and a chambray dressgreen singlet at 39 weeks pregnant, maxi skirt and a graphic tee, Rebecca Minkoff aquamarine mini MAC and skinny jeans in winter.


Wrapping up this post with my monthly purchases (can you believe November is almost over?!). I bought a lot of Christmas presents for others this month, and stocked up on maternity wear for summer in the Jeanswest 40% off sale.




What I added to my wardrobe in November:


Linking up with Let It Shine, More Pieces of Me, Hello Monday, Modest Monday, Budget Bloggers, Mix It Monday, Style Sessions, Turning Heads, On Trend Tuesday, Confident Twosday.




Follow Away From the Blue on:
Bloglovin : Facebook : Twitter : Google Plus : Instagram
 : LikeToKnow.It : Youtube 

78 comments:

  1. Beautiful outfits! Love your tops so much!
    Xoxo,
    Love from www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

    ReplyDelete
  2. It's such a great idea to a wear simple, block colour top with a patterned bottom half such as the first maxi skirt you chose! Can't wait to see if baby has their mothers style!

    Musings & More
    Enter my Giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks! I do like print mixing, but wearing plain pieces with a printed piece I probably do most often :)

      Delete
  3. Finding the perfect place is very time-consuming! We recently bought a house and it took us long enough to figure out what we wanted.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Congrats on your new house! :)

      We've narrowed down what we want, we just haven't found it yet, haha! One day we will :)

      Delete
  4. You look so lovely in your maxi skirts!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Lovely outfits, especially the first one - I adore the pop of colour! :) I hope you find your perfect house soon, lovely - I know it can take a while, it took my parents two years but they're very happy now. :) x

    Kay
    http://shoesandglitter.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yep it's definitely worth waiting until you can find the perfect place!

      Delete
  6. Very beautiful! I love the shirt and that bag is gorgeous!

    ARedLip&Love

    ReplyDelete
  7. i do hope you find something before the wee one comes. you look lovelier each day with your bump :)

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It would be nice, but it might not happen!

      Delete
  8. Good luck on the house hunt! It's always hard to find the perfect place. I didn't realize you all took your shoes off when entering a house. You look great in maxi skirts!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I didn't realise it wasn't normal to take your shoes off elsewhere until I read my comments, haha! I thought it was normal everywhere, to keep the house clean and show you were respecting the place?

      Delete
  9. I love the necklace combo in your second outfit! And that green is such a lovely color on you :D
    Yea, I feel like when I finally look for a house to buy I'll be SUPER picky, haha. But for now I've just rented a few places so its not as big of a deal.
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I think even renting can be tricky sometimes! But you're right, we know what we want and we are definitely super picky! Just waiting on that perfect place.

      Delete
  10. Good luck on the house hunting!! I can imagine how tiring it must get searching while pregnant. Love you purple RM bag, especially the color. I am not surprised you had issues checking out, a lot of the sites are unfortunately not well equipped to handle the traffic..bummer.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes it's a shame I couldn't checkout, I've never had issues before :( Oh well, just wasn't meant to be. Not like I'm running out of bags anyway, ha!

      Delete
  11. Love how your styled your super cute bump in maxi skirts! you look great.

    http://www.racheldinh.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Love the lace kimono! Maxi skirts are such comfy pieces, pregnant or not! Great looks :)
    xo Kiki
    http://colormekiki.com/

    ReplyDelete
  13. Very nice. Would love it if you could check out my extended Black Friday blog sale!
    Kisses xo | From Aliona With Love 

    ReplyDelete
  14. Loving these outfits ♥

    summerdaisy.net

    ReplyDelete
  15. It does take time and patience to seek the right home, and I don't like to rush about it so I understand. Your outfit looks nice, I liked the pink tank with the patterned skirt.
    Frenchie Christmas

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes definitely better not to rush and to wait for the perfect place! No matter how many months it takes...

      Delete
  16. Bring on the maxi skirts and long tanks. I lived in those!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Your SAHM Maternity style is lovely. You always rock a tank top with a maxi skirt, for Summer. When is the baby due, Mica?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yep it's a great option for a hot day! :) Baby's due in March :)

      Delete
  18. I love all your looks! Effortlessly chic and compliments your baby bump :)

    STYLE VANITY

    ReplyDelete
  19. Good luck on your house search, I hope you find one soon! I love both of these looks--hooray for comfy, stretchy maxi skirts, they're the best!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Shea! Hopefully we find our perfect place like you did recently! :)

      Delete
  20. Those bright colors really suit you, dear! Maxi skirts are perfect for hot days, indeed. Yours seem very comfortable and cool at the same time. I hope you guys find the right house soon!!
    xx

    http://www.stylebydeb.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. I love that lace kimono - so pretty! And your looking so cute with your bump these days :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Love your bright color palette! It's great to carry a fun and bold accessory like your colorful RM purses! Thank you for sharing and have a great week ahead!

    www.laurenfarrellny.com/blog

    ReplyDelete
  23. Ooh the feather necklace in the second outfit is so pretty! Love your accessorizing, as usual! Way to elevate a classic maxi-and-tank combo!

    Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

    ReplyDelete
  24. I love all of your maxi skirts. They're so versatile and beautiful!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. I love those skirts! Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Looking great Mica!
    Hope you are coping in the heat.
    Kirsty xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It's not too bad Kirsty, have been in the pool a lot, that helps, ha!

      Delete
  27. You look gorgeous! You are totally rocking that green color :)
    Enclothed Cognition

    ReplyDelete
  28. You are wearing pregnancy so well! I love the bag, as always.

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

    ReplyDelete
  29. so manygreat sales! Love all the different colors of purses you have!
    www.amemoryofus.com

    ReplyDelete
  30. Lovely looks! The second one is my favorite! The colour looks good on you. :)

    Florals&Smiles

    ReplyDelete
  31. Thanks for you last comment on my blog. I feel your pain. I hope you guys manage to find something soonish. It's hell out there. I had a little giggle over the sandals, I made that mistake many moons ago. And it's one of the things I despise most about looking for a place. I get so paranoid and think someone is going to steal my shoes like that episode from SATC. Granted I don't wear Manolo's to open houses but still!

    Sxx
    www.daringcoco.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. haha yes I'll often point out the designer shoes to hubby as we go inside - you do see some fancy ones when house hunting! usually the agent hovers so close to the door here to get all your personal info that no-one would run off with them, but it is a slight inconvenience taking your shoes off and on all day to house hunt!

      Delete
  32. Those tanks are absolutely beautiful for spring! I love that I'm now in a climate where I can wear these things all year long. :D

    Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Etsy

    ReplyDelete
  33. I really like how you always have your outfits somewhat color coded, it makes your outfits so put together! I'm not a fan of shoes that take forever to take off either - mainly because I'm really lazy and don't want to bend down haha!

    Angelina Is | Bloglovin'

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I never really thought of it that way, but I guess I do match my colours a bit!

      Delete
  34. you look lovely! love the maxi skirts
    Irene
    www.thedailylace.com

    ReplyDelete
  35. colourful shades look so cute over baby bumps! all the best with house hunting, it's so fun but time consuming! :)

    Metallic Paws

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Definitely time consuming! Will be worth it in the end when we find our new place though :)

      Delete
  36. I really love the green bag! So beautiful!
    xx
    SASHA

    ReplyDelete
  37. You look lovely in maxi skirts! I like your colorful handbags very much! Good luck finding your perfect house! Have a great week, Mica!

    Danielle
    www.spring2spring.com

    ReplyDelete
  38. Super cute, lady! I love the way a bag can brighten up a whole look. :) Good luck house hunting!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

    ReplyDelete
  39. Good luck with your house hunting! It's always so hard, but you will find the right one eventually! Loving your bright colors and that fab purple bag!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Good luck with the house hunt! It's a tough time to go through, but so worth it in the end!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

    ReplyDelete
  41. I do hope the perfect home for you and your growing family happens soon. (: I know how long you've been hunting. I really try to stay away from any shoe that doesn't just slip on. Even my tennis shoes are slip on. (; I'm super lazy, can't you tell? Hopefully, next time around I'll be pregnant in the warmer months. It was so hard to stay warm that by the end, I was recycling the same maternity tops and sweater cardigans. Keeping singlets and skirts in mind.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Singlets and skirts are great - pregnant or not, haha! It's definitely pretty hot being pregnant over summer but I think I'm lucky as I can imagine layering is hard in winter having to get multiple pieces that fit the bump! I'm eventually going to reach a point where I can't buckle or tie shoes and it will be slip ons all the way, bump is getting big! :)

      Delete
  42. I love the green on you!!! That sucks you had to take your shoes off going in and out of houses too!! That would be annoying, even without being pregnant with a toddler so I can only imagine how much more so with that too! XO
    Lauren-Blair
    www.prefertobedemure.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Something we do all the time here - my own fault for not stopping to think about it while getting dressed haha!

      Delete
  43. you look lovely! bright tops match perfectly with the belly))

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

    ReplyDelete
  44. Wearing bright and colourful clothes is such a good thing in Summer! Sometimes, it's better to see others wearing cheerful ootd apart from monochrome like mine lol Anyway, good luck at the house hunting!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. haha it's good to wear a little colour now and then!

      Delete
  45. love your skirt. Purple and pink just goes perfect :)

    http://dreaminloud.com/cozy-alpaca-sweater/

    ReplyDelete
  46. I'm always shocked when you say you've worn things before as I rarely remember them! I'm under the impression you have an infinite amount of bags ;)

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. haha I would love that! I have a few, certainly not an infinite amount though. i can dream....

      Delete
  47. I remember how comfortable maxi skirt and tops outfits were during my pregnancies.You look cute and comfy in yours. That Rebecca Minkoff bag in lovely plum color is just fab. XOXO, Elif

    ReplyDelete
  48. I like how you matched your bags with your outfits, it looks pretty! Good luck with house hunting, it might be really stressful!

    www.elabellaworld.com

    ReplyDelete
  49. You are looking lovely in these bright tanks and maxi skirts! I hope you enjoyed some Cyber Monday shopping as well, I actually did well and didn't over spend, haha.
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I didn't get anything this cyber Monday, but I'm glad you picked up a few bargains! I bought from Asos in their black Friday sale but that was it.

      Delete
  50. What a beautiful bag in purple!

    xo, Lauryn
    www.lauryncakes.com

    ReplyDelete
  51. Good luck with your house hunting - that can be such a challenge and there are always so many factors to consider.
    You really had to take your shoes off to see every house?! That is definitely not common around here and when Sean and I were briefly indulging the idea of buying a home this summer we both broke venetian blinds in two different houses we saw O_O.
    Chic on the Cheap

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. haha a few times we've wanted to move or lift blinds and stopped as we weren't sure how they worked! :) Yep, we almost always take our shoes off before entering a house here. We usually do it when visiting friends/family here too, just an Aussie thing maybe!

      Delete
  52. Ooo, I love how colorful your tops are! They're so bright and cheery. They definitely put a smile on my face :)

    Sartorial Diner

    ReplyDelete
  53. Did you try using another browser for your RM purchase? My Shopbop wouldn't go through until I used IE instead of Chrome.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I did! And a different computer (can you say desparate?! ha!) They were having issues with international checkouts, sadly I couldn't get the bag I wanted at all.

      Delete
  54. Thank you all for your comments - and good wishes for our house hunting!

    ReplyDelete
  55. Those colorful tanks look great with those maxi skirts. It's important to find the right home that fits your families life. Take all the time you need. It's a big investment.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

    ReplyDelete

Your feedback on my outfits and any constructive criticism is welcomed. I appreciate the time you take to leave a kind comment. Make sure to tick 'Notify me' if you've asked a question so you get an email response :)

Feel free to leave a link to your blog so I can check it out. "Follow me" or "follow for follow" comment spam will not be published.

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...