Friday 3 May 2019

Printed Maxi Dresses and Purple Mini MAB Tote Bag

You will know from even a small amount of time reading my blog that I love my outfit formulas! I like to take an outfit I enjoyed and wear something similar again later, just changing a thing or two. In these outfits I'm wearing two printed maxi dresses and accessorising with my fun purple Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag. By changing the other accessories and adding another layer, the outfits look quite different and disguise my lazy outfit formula repetition 😉

What I wore:


Jeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress for birthday party with kid friendly nibbly bits necklace | awayfromblue

silver and gold pearl bracelet stack with Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum  | awayfromtheblue

awayfromtheblue Instagram | mum style third birthday party outfit jeanswest high low hem sophia maxi dress
Earrings: Ana Luisa 'Olivia' tassel earrings in pink
Necklace: Nibbly Bits Abacus teething necklace in pop
DressJeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress
Bracelets: the usual plus pearl and rose gold bracelet stack
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

Wore this for baby boy's third birthday party last month. It's crazy thinking my baby boy is 3 years old! It doesn't seem like that long ago I was pregnant with him! The years really go by so quickly.

We had a fun party at home with all his favourite people around - as I'd done all of the party prep the day before I didn't bother wearing shoes, no need to go outside! I did add the purple mini MAB tote bag, because I liked how well it worked with the print on the dress and I needed a place to put my phone and camera when I wasn't using them to record various parts of the party.

Kid's birthday party meant kid friendly necklace, so I pulled this Nibbly Bits one out again, a firm favourite while I was breastfeeding. I was hoping it might distract from the statement earrings but they were tugged on by little hands a few times before I diverted attention with the necklace!


Last worn: statement earrings, mandala print maxi dress, teething necklace, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag.

Other ways to wearmandala print maxi dress on Christmas day, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancyRebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag in third trimester.


30 Ways To Wear: Rebecca Minkoff Purple Mini MAB Tote Bag











What I wore:

blue printed maxi dress with denim jacket pink and purple accessories | away from the blue autumn style

navy printed maxi dress with Rebecca Minkoff plum purple mini MAB tote bag  | away from the blue

awayfromblue Instagram | denim jacket blue printed maxi dress purple mini mab bag and pink tassel necklace
Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Necklace: blush pink and gold beaded tassel necklace
DressJeanswest 'Chantelle' crochet detail blue printed maxi dress
Shoesblack slim Havaianas thongs
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

Another maxi dress and purple mini MAB outfit! A different colour scheme this time, still with the pink and purple but I added some blue too with the printed maxi dress and denim jacket. I needed the denim jacket for a cooler morning. The blush necklace goes so nicely with purple and blue, was the perfect accessory.

Wore this to go watch the Church Online service at my friends house. It was good to catch up, with life getting in the way and the boys having the sniffles we hadn't seen her for a few weeks! It was the first time showing off my new hair cut to everyone too.

The day ended up warming up quite a lot and I'd gotten rid of the jacket when I ran a couple of quick errands before lunch.


Last worn: denim jacket, blush tassel necklace, blue printed maxi dress, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff plum purple mini MAB tote bag (above).

Other ways to weardenim jacket and shorts, blue printed maxi dress under a tee, Rebecca Minkoff plum purple mini MAB tote bag.

Perfect for pregnancydenim jacket in second trimester, blue printed maxi dress in third trimester, Rebecca Minkoff plum purple mini MAB tote bag in second trimester.



Printed Maxi Dresses Under $50:





How You Can Wear It:

A printed maxi dress is a wardrobe staple - perfect for a birthday party or a casual catch up with friends! Picking a brightly coloured handbag to compliment the colours in the dress is a great way to accessorise.




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31 comments:

  1. I agree that maxi dresses are a wardrobe staple! They look great by themselves and with additional layers! I love how you've accessorised both dresses. Happy belated birthday to your little man! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ;) XXX

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  2. You look so lovely in the dress you wore for your son's birthday. It is so true that time flies by quickly, this is especially evident when we see how quickly the kids grow up.

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  3. Love the prints on both of those dresses! And the purple bag is the perfect compliment!
    https://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  4. You look fantabulous in both of these outfits, Mica, particularly the first one. I bet the reactions to your hair at your group were gasps of admiration!

    Wishing you a very happy weekend!

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    1. haha yes everyone had such nice things to say! :)

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  5. I'm starting to plan Eleanor's 2nd birthday party right now and am totally just amazed at how the time flies. I hope I can manage to look as fashionable for her party as you did for your son's!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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    1. You will look fantastic I'm sure! The years really do fly by!

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  6. Obsessed with these dresses! Maxi dresses are so perfect for Spring and Summer :)

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  7. I love how you have an outfit formula. Its so crazy how kids grow up fast. I can't get over the fact my daughter will be 2 in 5 months.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  8. Love a maxi dress with a denim jacket on you! Happy weekend!

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  9. I think it's not "lazy outfit repetition" at all! You do it so creatively, and it just shows how if a formula works, it works:) Love both the dresses for sure, and belated happy bday to the little one.
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend.

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    1. haha thank you! It feels a little lazy sometimes ;)

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  10. Statement earrings are always dangerous when you are around children. And how crazy he is three already! My little one is three too, and I can't quite get my head around the fact he isn't a baby anymore.

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    1. I don't think I'll ever stop calling him my baby though!

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  11. I love the print of the first maxi dress but I like how you style the second with a denim jacket. Btw, you look really pretty in your new bob haircut. Have a nice weekend!

    www.busyandfab.com

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  12. Nothing wrong with outfit formulas! You probably won't believe me, but even I have one. And you can't go wrong with a fabulous maxi, can't you? I'm especially loving your first outfit, but I must admit I'd never heard of a teething necklace! Hope you're having a lovely weekend, Mica! xxx

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  13. Oh, I remember my baby at 3 - I love that age!!! You look terrific Mica and ready to be the stylish mom hosting the party! Love that printed maxi and the cut of the hem. It's nice to have it shorter in the front - keeps me from tripping!! Ha!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  14. wonderful dress! I am charmed! I would so wear it too. In fact I am so much in love with this dress I can't concentrate on any other details.
    and yes time flies so fast and kids grow up in a flash!

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  15. I love your idea of "lazy outfit formula repetition"--that's what I do, for sure! Except mainly with jeans... guess I haven't gotten "away from the blue" myself! ;D The MAB looks so cute with a maxi dress!

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    1. haha I still do it with jeans - just pick different colours other than blue ;)

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  16. Both of those maxi dresses are so pretty! Love them with the denim jackets :)

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  17. Blues and purples suit you so beautifully and I must compliment your hair! You look gorgeous.

    Hope life is treating you well Mica?

    Laura xo
    www.shehearts.net

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  18. Love the high low dress and the blue printed dress, too! Of course they look so beautiful with that wonderful handbag! That plum color is gorgeous. Yes I agree, children grow up so quickly. My son is also three. That is, 3×10. LOL.
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Elle
    https://theellediaries.com/

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    1. haha I think they will always be little to use!

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  19. Both of these maxi dresses look great with the purple bag! I love both prints of the dresses, especially the colors in the first one. It's finally warm here so I'm looking forward to wearing more dresses.

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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  20. THREE!!! already !! OMG ! time does seem to fly by .

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  21. Thank you all for the kind comments and birthday wishes :)

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