Wednesday 13 February 2019

Printed Maxi Dresses & Pink Balenciaga Bags

The simplest outfit of all has to be a printed dress, and you'll know if you've read my blog a while that maxi dresses are my favourite! I wore both of these recently for different occasions - a maxi dress works for so many events.

What I wore:

Jeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress with magenta balenciaga day bag studded sandals summer dinner outfit | awayfromblue

printed maxi dress with Balenciaga Day bag in 2005 magenta | awayfromtheblue

awayfromtheblue instagram | Jeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress summer dinner outfit with magenta pink Balenciaga bag
Necklace: Kmart navy and gold beaded tassel necklace
DressJeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress
ShoesRebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
BagBalenciaga Day bag in 2005 magenta

Why I wore it:

Second wearing of my Christmas dress! I bought this dress back in October. I usually stick to my 'wear twice in the month I buy it' rule for fashion purchases, but decided to treat myself to a new dress for Christmas and put this aside until the day.

This time around, I wore it to head over to my parents for dinner. Nothing formal, just another excuse for me to wear this pretty dress! These studded Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals are a staple for me over summer - the neutral shade just goes with everything - and were an obvious choice with the dress.

I thought the magenta Balenciaga day bag would work nicely with the pink and the purple in the print. While not an exact match to the shade of pink in the dress, I still really liked this combination together. I thought the navy and gold tassel necklace was a good pairing with the dress too.

Unfortunately I managed to break (and kinda repair) this necklace part way through the evening. It's not quite as symmetrical now, although it is back in one piece! Despite breaking the necklace, we had such a nice time at my parents.


Last worn: high-low maxi dress, navy tassel necklace, gladiator sandals, Balenciaga magenta day bag.

Other ways to wearhigh-low maxi dress for Christmas day, gladiator sandals worn 30 ways, Balenciaga magenta day bag for travelling.

Perfect for pregnancyBalenciaga magenta day bag in third trimester.


My Balenciaga Handbag Collection:










What I wore:

blue printed jersey empire maxi dress with sorbet balenciaga city bag and pink studded sandals easy summer airport style | away from blue

Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet with printed maxi dress | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue Instagram blue jersy jeanswest printed maxi dress with sorbet pink Balenciaga studded sandals and city bag
Necklace: Kmart pink multi-colour beaded necklace
DressJeanswest 'Chantelle' crochet detail blue printed maxi dress
ShoesBalenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
BagBalenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet (more affordable preloved)

Why I wore it:

This outfit was for a much more casual occasion, although I again opted for the ease of a maxi dress. We had an early morning start to surprise hubby at the airport as he arrived after a week away in America. An even earlier start than expected as his plane arrived 20 minutes ahead of time, so instead of leisurely getting ready I had to hurry up and get us all fed and dressed and drive to the airport. In the end I probably didn't need to get there as early as I did, his plane was only actually 10 minutes early in the end, but as we were surprising him and he wasn't expecting to see us, I wanted to be there ready with our signs so he'd see us as soon as he stepped through customs.

Since I wanted to put in a little bit of effort into my outfit, I went with my trusty blue maxi dress. It's just as comfortable as pyjamas when you're sitting around at the airport waiting for someone to arrive! I've worn it with pink before in the past, I really like blue and pink together. I was surprised to see I hadn't worn this pink Balenciaga sorbet city bag with it before though! I really liked the combination.

I picked a pink necklace which kind of matched, and my sorbet Balenciaga studded sandals which matched the bag exactly. Simple accessorising for the morning rush!


Last worn: pink beaded necklace, blue printed maxi dress, Balenciaga studded sandals, Balenciaga sorbet city bag.

Other ways to wearblue printed maxi dress layered for a rainy day, Balenciaga studded sandals and shorts, Balenciaga sorbet city bag and pencil skirt.

Perfect for pregnancyblue printed maxi dress at 39 weeks, Balenciaga studded sandals in second trimester, Balenciaga sorbet city bag in second trimester.



Printed Maxi Dresses Under $50:





How You Can Wear It:

A printed maxi dress is such a time saver, it's an instant outfit. They are easy to accessorise too! You can pick similar colours out of the print to wear in your accessories and add some neutral pieces like in the first outfit, or just pick a contrasting colour and wear that in all your accessories like I have in the second outfit.



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51 comments:

  1. Mica, if I could I'd reach right into the compute screen and grab one of those bags, lol! I need a bright pink bag in my life!
    xo,
    Kellyann
    www.thisblondesshoppingbag.com

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    1. I have so many pink bags! Such a fun colour! :)

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  2. Oh no I cannot believe you broke the beautiful necklace I complimented a few posts ago!
    I think you did well in wearing your maxis, I can imagine the Australian summer a bit like Panama's.. so its a great option for the humid heat.

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    1. I'm glad I fixed it, even if it isn't as perfect as it was before! :)

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  3. Loving the bright pink bags with the dresses! Your Christmas dress is too pretty
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  4. I like the column look of the second dress and the pink accents. It is so darned cute that you met your husband at the airport with signs.

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    1. The boys were so excited to make them too! :)

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  5. Hi Mica! I hope you are having a great week! I love these maxi dresses. And can you really go wrong with a pink bag? <3 Hope you are having a great week!

    Love, Laura
    www.blogilluminate.com

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  6. I love how you always wear fun prints and colors! super cute looks!
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  7. I love maxi dresses too, and this time I'm having a hard time choosing a favourite. I was getting a happy feeling when I saw your first dress, with its frilly asymmetrical hemline, but then I was swooning over your second dress too. What a fabulous print and what an elegant silhouette. And you really have the most awesome collection of handbags! xxx

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  8. Loving both dresses with the pink bags... pink is such a happy color.
    Wow, you have quite the collection MIca !
    Stay cool there.
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Elle
    https://theellediaries.com/

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  9. I love your Christmas dress! The print and ruffled hem are so pretty!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  10. Great chosises dear, loved the dresses
    bisous

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  11. I love the versatility of printed dresses since they can easily be dressed up or down. Both these are lovely!

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  12. your smile and bags are always so lovely
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  13. I love both of these comfy-looking outfits, but the first dress really grabs my heart (you knew I would say that, didn't you?). Those ruffles! That hemline! The bag goes great with both of them. I'm glad you were able to repair your tassel necklace!

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    1. It really is such a fun dress, so nice to wear in the heat!

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  14. that maxy dresses are so pretty and fit u well. they match perfectly with the bag

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  15. Love the ruffle detail on your dress. That was so nice you could surprised you hubby.

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  16. I love the high-low hem on the JeansWest Sophia Maxi Dress! I’ve always loved this type of hem! The price of the dress is great, and the web site has a cute halter dress that I might purchase. I love halter-style dresses. You always know how to style a maxi drees! Both look great on you!

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    1. Jeanswest have some really cute dresses! Hope you get the one you want! :)

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  17. Hi Mica, beautiful dresses! The pink and blue is very pretty and it compliments you beautifully.

    I pray you are having a wonderful week!

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  18. That is such a sweet idea to surprise your husband at the air port. We used to do that, too, but since the kids Mr. Loca doesn't travel that often.

    Anne - Linda, Libra, Loca

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    1. hubby travels frequently - although we are lucky that this time he came back on a weekend when the boys were awake, instead of late at night after they are asleep!

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  19. You look beautiful as always, carina! Indeed, maxi dresses are simple and dressy!

    Marie
    The Flower Duet

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  20. One of the reasons I love that first dress so much is because of the hi lo hem. I always find those dresses a little easier to get around in.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  21. Yes, I know you love maxi dresses! And I understand your love for them as you look perfect in them! The dress you bought for Christmas is perfect! What a pity you broke it but at least you managed it to kinda repair it. Also your second look is beautiful. How cool that this dress is so comfortable!
    xx Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  22. That first dress is so pretty. The ruffles at the bottom make it quite romantic and the print is lovely. I like how the pink and purple shades match your Balenciaga magnenta bag. Sorry to hear you broke your necklace, but at least you managed to somewhat repair it and you had a nice night.

    The Balenciaga bag in sorbet is very pretty as well. The second dress also looks fantastic on you. I do like both of these outfits. Maxi dresses are a great item to rely on.

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  23. Both of your maxi dresses are so pretty! I remember the first one from your post around Christmas time and it's great that you are getting more wear out of it. The pops of pink in both outfits were a great choice. And that's so cute that you made signs to surprise your husband at the airport!

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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    1. Yes I'm sure this dress will pop up a lot more often, haha! It's an awesome one :)

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  24. You look so stunning in this print for your maxi dress. I used to adoreee my black Balenciaga bag until I ended up selling it for investing in another new piece I loved. I love how this pink Balenciaga adds a splash of color to this outfit.

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    1. Hope you love your new bag more, I sell bags to buy new ones often too! :)

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  25. Your bright bag is fabulous! I love the print and high/low hem on the first maxi dress!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  26. Oh those beautiful bags of you! Bag envie over here!

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  27. Oh I love printed maxi dresses for summer. I will have to start stocking up on them soon. And your color combos are so fun. I like this palette quite a bit.

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    Allie of
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  29. I am so in love with that first maxi dress! The peplum hem is such a chic detail.

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  30. Wow! It's really wonderful bag!
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  31. Aww how sweet that you surprised your husband at the airport--I bet he loved that! I love these maxi dresses and I especially love these colors! The pink bag is the perfect accent!!

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  32. Aaaaw....so awesome how you planned the surprise pick up:) He must've been pleased. And love both outfits on you. The add of magenta/pink on both really completed the dresses IMO.
    Happy Friday:)

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  33. I love the colours of both dresses! I always love how maxi dresses make it look like we put so much effort into dressing up even though they're actually the most comfy things!

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  34. Both of these maxi dresses are so pretty, Mica! I love the print of both dresses and they look great with the pretty pink bags! Very cool and chic for the heat! That's so cute that you surprised hubby at the airport! The boys' signs are so cute! Hope you have a great weekend, Mica! XXX

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    1. They had so much fun making those signs! :)

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  35. I love maxi dresses too, Mica. With my varicose veins I often feel the need to have my legs completely covered, so maxi's are the perfect choice for warmer months. Both of your outfits are perfect. I especially love the hi/low hem line on the first one. You have a great bag collection and I love how colorful they all are. Have a wonderful weekend! - Amy
    http://stylingrannymama.com/

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  36. How sweet of you guys to surprise hubby at the airport! It's a shame about your necklace, though. At least you were able to put it back together!

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  37. I'm not surprised that you like maxi dresses so much. They're so comfortable, convenient (an outfit on their own like you said) and they always look great. I'm sorry to hear your necklace broke, but at least the rest of the day was nice.

    I hope you have a great weekend.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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  38. Thank you all for your kind comments! The boys had so much fun making the signs and waving them around at the airport :)

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