Friday 9 March 2018

Floral Swing Dresses For Summer and Balenciaga Tempete Day Bag

It's officially autumn now in Australia, but I'm calling this post 'swing dresses for summer' as I wore these dresses in the summer heat just a few weeks ago to work from home. The mustard dress and the navy dress both look great with my blue Balenciaga day bag too.

I'm a fan of splurging on accessories and saving on clothes - as you can see from both of these bargain dresses, which are less than 2% of the cost of the bag as they are both under $30!

What I wore:

Zaful floral print ruffle hem dress in ginger mustard swing with Balenciaga tempete day bag | awayfromblue

Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete with mustard dress | awayfromtheblue

awayfromblue instagram mustard floral ruffle hem swing dress balenciaga tempete day bag
Necklace: silver heart long pendant necklace
DressZaful floral print ruffle hem dress in ginger
Shoesblack slim Havaianas thongs
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

With the statement bell sleeves, this dress isn't a practical choice for being around the boys all day, with all the spills you have to clean up and food you have to prepare! It did feel a little over-dressed to work from home, but hubby and I had an appointment in the evening so I took advantage of the babysitting offered by the grandparents had the chance to dress up a little.

This was one of those days where it started out so promisingly. I won't go into it, but I was so upset after the appointment and it just added more stress to an already stressful week. I was glad when the day was over, even though the week didn't improve after that.

At least I felt good in this outfit - the mustard yellow of this dress is such a lovely shade and the blue Balenciaga day bag looks great against it. This was also the first photo I took with my new tripod! I upgraded the tripod I was using for blog photos to something a little lighter and more portable than the one I'd borrowed from my Dad.


Last worn: floral ruffle hem dress, black Havaianas, Balenciaga tempete day bag.

Other ways to wearfloral ruffle hem dress and mint bag, Balenciaga tempete day bag and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: balenciaga tempete bag in third trimester.



Balenciaga Day Bag Review:




Where to Buy the Balenciaga Day Bag:







What I wore:

Shein navy flower print flowy swing dress with red necklace and Balenciaga day hobo bag | away from blue

balenciaga 2009 giant g21 hardware tempete storm day hobo bag | away from the blue

Awayfromblue instagram | Shein navy flower print flowy swing dress with Balenciaga tempete day bag
Necklace: Diva long red heart necklace
DressShein navy flower print flowy dress (C/O)
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs silver tuxedo flats
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

Another easy swing dress for another work from home day! Also had to take baby boy to a specialist appointment in the afternoon. Luckily I had my mum helping to entertain the eldest while we were in the appointment. As I'd been carrying my Balenciaga day bag a lot, I kept it on this day too. I like the two blues together, the navy blue of the dress looks so nice with the tempete (blue/grey) colour of the bag.

As rain was forecast, I went with the closed in shoes just in case. It didn't rain and turned out to be another hot and humid day. Did majorly storm that evening though. Luckily, this long sleeve dress is quite light. It's viscose, so despite the long sleeves and length, it was wonderfully cool to wear.


Last worn: navy floral print dress, silver ballet flats, Balenciaga tempete day bag (above).

Other ways to wearnavy floral print dress and little red bag, silver ballet flats and wrap dress, Balenciaga tempete day bag and embroidered blouse.

Perfect for pregnancysilver ballet flats and maternity pencil skirt, Balenciaga tempete day bag in second trimester.


Swing Dresses For Summer Under $50:






How You Can Wear It:

Swing dresses are perfect for a hot day. The loose, relaxed shape helps counteract the hot sticky feeling you get when the humidity is high, and the swing hem can catch the breeze quite nicely and help keep you cool.


Linking up with Lizzie In Lace, Fabulous Friday, Style Wise.



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72 comments:

  1. Always love this mustard ruffle dress, perfect for transitional season. I think this is the most roomy Balenciaga bag I've seen, you have a lot of Balenciaga bags dear. Wishing you a fun weekend in your end. We are planning to hit the wave pool tomorrow, hopefully it will still be warm as it's getting colder here now.

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    1. Still pretty warm here !I'm sure you enjoyed your pool day :) I'm looking forward to layering this dress more as it cools!

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  2. I love the color of the first dress, but I am afraid it would be too short on me to wear it like this, even when working from home. I am paranoid about flashing my private parts at someone by accident as I am tall and most dresses fall short on me anyway.

    Anne - Linda, Libra, Loca

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    1. haha yes, the benefits of being petite, dresses are usually never too short for me!

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  3. Happy Autumn beautiful lady! I absolutely adore both dresses! The bag compliments beautifully! I agree I love the different shades of blues! Thanks always for inspiration!

    Tiff
    Http://www.dashoffashandfinance.com

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  4. I love the floral dresses! They are so pretty.
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  5. Ooh that first dress is so pretty! Love the sleeves! And that blue shade of the second dress is so perfect
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  6. Love both your dresses, Mica:) Both the mustard yellow and the blue look great. And I'm the same...I'd rather splurge on shoes and accessories than clothes. That Balenciaga bag is just fab.
    PS I hope your week had been better after day. XOXO

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    1. Thank you Emmy. It was a tough time for a while there, but it's going better now!

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  7. I love that mustard swing dress on you! The colors are perfect for the autumn, and the color of your bag is beautiful!
    Rachael
    www.threadsforthomasblog.com

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  8. It makes me excited to think it's fall there for you guys because that means Spring is right around the corner for us! It's hard to remind myself with a blanket of yucky snow on the ground. This winter seems like it's gone on FOREVER. lol I am so excited for summer! I was super excited to wear dresses this summer before I realized I have zero idea on how to nurse in a dress. ?? Tips and tricks? Or will this be a dress-less summer for me. lol

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    1. As per my email, I missed my dresses while breastfeeding! If they didn't have buttons I couldn't do it :( This post has some nice dresses you can breastfeed in now and still wear later (without paying a fortune for 'nursing friendly' pieces!)

      http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com/2017/01/button-up-dresses-for-breastfeeding-and.html

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  9. I'm sorry to hear that you had a stressful day when you were wearing the first dress. It's a good thing it's behind you now and i hope all the days since have been much better!

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    1. Thanks, it was a tough while but it's much better now.

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  10. Such a lovely dress!! So chic, love!
    Have a wonderful weekend, love!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.WhatWouldVWear.com

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  11. I love the mustard yellow dress! It really is so pretty for Fall. And it looks so good with your teal balenciaga bag. I know what you mean about bell sleeves, I feel the same! They look so good but is not the best for doing things in.
    I also love how you paired both dresses with a long pendant style necklace, I've been on the hunt for one and can't seem to find one that checks all the boxes. I love how they look though!

    I hope you're having a lovely weekend!

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    1. I love long necklaces like this too! the first silver one was a gift, but I don't recall where I got the red one.

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  12. That mustard dress is always my fave ! That floral print and bright shade look so good Mica !
    OH and I have a tip for you. ROLL those sleeves and set them in place with a rubber band.... and voilá-

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  13. You are so cute! Love those dresses - so perfect for spring with the colors and floral! You always have such fun outfits - very inspiring!

    -Emily | www.East91Blog.com

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  14. Oooh the bell sleeves in the first one are lovely, they're so fashionable at the moment and yet I still haven't found myself with my hands on an item with bell sleeves for myself. I also adore the colours in these, they suit you really well!

    Amy;
    Wandering Everywhere

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    1. This dress is such an inexpensive way to try the trend! :)

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  15. I love both of those dresses, especially that mustard print one! I'm sorry that you had a frustrating appointment and day, I hope things are going better now! Have a good weekend Mica!

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    1. Thanks Shea. It was tough there for a moment but much better now!

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  16. Hi Mica!
    I love how you always show us different options to wear the same piece be it an accessory or clothing :D I really liked the color combination on the first look. Although as you said, it might have looked a bit "over-dressed", I don't really think so, the only downside might have been those bell sleeves around the kids.

    Hope you are all having an amazing autumn-start weekend there! :)
    Best,
    Amanda
    www.somethingfashion.es

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  17. i love floral prints and you look cute too :)

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  18. These are both lovely on you! That mustard is nearly orange on my monitor - such a rich colour. Happy autumn!

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    1. It's such a deep mustard! It's listed as ginger on the site, so I can see why it brings it up really orange.

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  19. Love the bold yellow color of this floral dress! The color of the bag is phenomenal too.

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  20. I love the mustard dress in your first outfit, the pattern and the colors are very fall appropriate! I also really like the contrast between yellow and blue, this is actually one of my favorite color combos and a really underrated one I think! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Jenny | Geeky Posh

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  21. Wow I love this mustard color on you, so weird to hear that it is autumn in Australia. Lucky you! We are so tired of the snow here and waiting for spring weather to settle in lol

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  22. I love both the dresses! Mustard is the best colour.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  23. Oooh I absolutely love that mustard dress, the colour, pattern and style are so lovely! Very jealous of your bare legs haha, can't wait till we get warmer weather! Hope you're having a lovely weekend
    Amy xx
    callmeamy.co.uk

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  24. Swing dresses are my favorite style of dresses. Your's are gorgeous! I can't wait till it's warm enough for me to wear dresses again!

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    1. I'm hoping I can layer these for cooler weather too! :)

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  25. Everything here is soooo e! I loved the beautiful bold colours of the first dress - summer or spring, whatever you feel :) And the second as well, so lovely! You look really beautiful! And no wonder you have been wearing this lovely bag a lot, like you said - it's perfect! I hope you have a lovely weekend!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  26. I love this mustard dress, it looks fantastic on you! I can't wait for the weather to warm up in London xx

    |Elegant Duchess|

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  27. I love the floral dress. It looks so fun and flirty. Comfy too. Glad you got a chance to wear it out to your appointment with your hubby. Dress number 2 showing the same bag also looks lovely. Have a great weekend.


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  28. love the floral dress hon.. you look lovely x
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  29. I really like that yellow dress!

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  30. Love the colour of the second dress and the bag complements them both so nicely!

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  31. That's an interesting approach to spend more money on accessories than clothes - I've never really thought about it but it makes total sense considering you're going to wear a bag with lots of different combinations and you need it to be good quality!

    Have a fab week!

    Musings & More

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    1. Yes, I've had bags in my wardrobe a lot longer than clothes, I definitely think they are worth investing in. :)

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  32. Love your Balenciaga bag, I have a City that is almost the same shade! The yellow floral dress look incredible on you! Love it :) Kisses

    Fashion and Cookies - fashion & beauty blog

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  33. The mustard yellow dress is just beautiful! I love the color, the bell sleeves and the little ruffles at the bottom. Perfect for spring/summer! :)
    xx
    http://www.lambassadrice.com/

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  34. That's a great bag! Love the first dress ♡ Can't wait for summer!!
    xx

    Selina | Selina's Inspiration

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  35. I'm so into mustard yellow in clothing, I don't think it matters what kind of piece it is, if it's mustard yellow, I love it. Statement bell sleeves are beautiful, but I feel like just in general they're not really practical. I've forgone a few shirts/dresses with those sleeves for the sole reason I wouldn't be able to put a jacket over it, lol.

    I hope this upcoming week treats you better, Mica!

    Sam / My Beauty Cloud

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    1. Yes, I'll be interested to see how I can layer this with jackets! And I'm loving everything mustard yellow at the moment too!

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  36. These dresses are so cute, I love the top one
    xo
    www.laurajaneatelier.com

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  37. I am SO here for flowy spring dresses! Midi styles with that 'doll' effect always look cute and even more so underneath the sunshine. One of my fave posts from you babe!

    aglassofice.com x

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  38. Working from home personally for me still is a great opportunity to wear risky outfits :) Therefore, it happens quite often I'm overdressed when working from home :) I love both looks you wore on your home offices days - but I'm very sorry that the appointment you had on the first day turned out so bad. Hopefully now everything is better in this context ...
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    1. Thanks Rena. It is better now, and it is fun to experiment with different outfits when working from home :)

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  39. I love the versatility of swing dresses as they can hide a multitude of sins even on fat days! Always great for a meal out too! I love the mustard colour and at that price it's even better! Could do with one of these dresses for my upcoming trip to Italy!
    Jaz
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    https://www.thelifeofasocialbutterfly.co.uk

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    1. haha yes they are good for hiding lumps and bumps ;)

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  40. Love these two dresses, fabulous prints and styling. The mustard is my favorite, it is warm like you are. Sorry about that appointment! Truly. I hope all is well with you and am thinking about you.
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Elle
    https://theellediaries.com/

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    1. Thanks so much Elle. It is all better now.

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  41. that bag looks nice on you

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  42. You really look so ready for summer Mica.
    I both loved the dress.
    something i would wear too

    Much Love,
    Jane | The Bandwagon Chic

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  43. Im so in love with that mustard colored swing dress! The print is so pretty and perfect for the warm weather!

    <3 Shannon 
    Upbeat Soles

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  44. Love floral dresses, dear! xoxo

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  45. I love how you styled this bag and that dress is so pretty!

    - Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

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  46. Love both looks. But the floral dress of the first one is on my mind i want to do something like that ...
    Here it rains a lot...
    Xoxo from Portugal

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  47. I'm loving flowy spring dresses. The mustard dress looks so beautiful. It's looking vintage and Indian style. I can wear it with legging and palazzo. It's really a interesting idea to spend more money on accessories than clothes. Have a great Monday sweetheart!! Lot of love <3
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    1. I'd like to try it with leggings in cooler weather!

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  48. Your mustard bell sleeved dress is beautiful! I love the way the fabric crinkles a bit. I am sure it helps to disguise wrinkles! I am sorry the day didn't go well for you. It's always frustrating when that happens! You definitely looked great though! Both dresses are really cute!

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    1. Yes, it means it doesn't need ironing either, such a great dress!

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  49. Those style dresses really look pretty on you Mica. Love both of the prints and colors in them. My favorite is the first one.
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  50. I'm sorry you had a rough time after your appointment and during your week. I hope things are going (at least somewhat) better now! <3 <3

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    1. Thanks Jess. It was a tough few weeks but it's all much better now!

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  51. Thanks all for your comments and kind words - it was a tough week, but things did improve :)

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  52. Both of these are beautiful dresses! The navy swing dress is my favorite and I like how you styled it. The red heart necklace is adorable. I hope things are going much better for you this week. Thanks for linking up, Mica!

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