Wednesday 21 August 2019

Colourful Knits and Printed Jeans With Converse & Rebecca Minkoff Bags

Two colourful knits and printed skinny jeans outfits, with some very different thoughts on each outfit! While both outfits features pieces I love but rarely wear, I'll be putting one piece back into storage for the time being!

What I wore:

cobalt knit and pink neon leopard print jeans with converse and purple bag mum style | awayfromblue

pink leopard print jeans with Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum | awayfromtheblue

awayfromblue Instagram | colourful winter mum style pink leopard print jeans cobalt knit purple plum rebecca minkoff mini mab tote bag
Necklace: Kmart pink multi-colour beaded necklace
Knit: thrifted Valleygirl blue knit jumper
Pants: Portmans pink leopard print skinny jeans
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

I really like wearing these pink leopard print pants with blue, so on a colder winter day I thought this blue knit would be a great piece to wear with them. I'm surprised I haven't worn the combination before actually! It was a nice outfit for a warmer winter day - although it was a bit chilly in the shade, this light cobalt knit was all that was needed in the sun.

I did worry my outfit was maybe a little overdressed for a morning running errands and visiting the playground, as these pants can feel a bit loud, being neon leopard print! But they are so fun to wear and I enjoyed wearing them, they were definitely overdue a wear!

The pink beaded necklace matches the leopard print so nicely, and the white Converse continue on the white in the background of the pants. For something a little less matchy-matchy I picked my Rebecca Minkoff purple mini MAB tote bag to wear. I like purple with both blue and pink, it makes a lovely trio worn all together.


Last worn: cobalt knit, pink beaded necklace, pink leopard print pants, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff plum mini MAB tote.

Other ways to wear cobalt knit and red skirt, pink leopard print pants and blazer, Converse and printed dress, Rebecca Minkoff plum mini MAB tote worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancycobalt knit in first trimester, pink leopard print pants in second trimester, Converse in second trimester, Rebecca Minkoff plum mini MAB tote in third trimester.


Handbag Comparison: Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAB Tote and Micro Avery







What I wore:

Wildfox Couture rainbow dreamer Lennon distressed knit with sass and bid playman printed skinny jeans converse red bag mum style | away from blue

distressed Wildfox knit with Rebecca Minkoff red micro Avery cross body bag | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue Instagram | printed jeans with rainbow knit and red rebecca minkoff micro avery bag wildfox distressed sweater
KnitWildfox Couture rainbow dreamer Lennon distressed knit
JeansSass & Bide Playman skinny jeans
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
BagRebecca Minkoff red micro Avery cross body bag

Why I wore it:

Unlike the outfit above, I didn't enjoy wearing this as much! I love the chevron printed jeans with the Converse, that's an outfit I've worn lots before, and the red Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery tote bag was a great pop of colour. It also matched the red on the rainbow knit nicely.

This Wildfox distressed knit is one I got from my friend's wardrobe clearout. It's so soft and special to me as it came from her. However it is a little tricky to wear around toddlers. I've tried it a couple of times over the years, and just like another time I wore it, I've rolled the sleeves up a bit to hide some of the distressing and make it less tempting for toddlers to pull on. But pull on it they did! It's already distressed so it's not like they were making new holes in it, but it's not designed for curious kids to try sticking their arm through the holes 😂

After wrestling them off my jumper I decided to still wear it out anyway for the morning - surely once distracted by the park the boys would give up playing with the cosy jumper. But by lunchtime it turned into one of those freak winter heatwave days and I was melting in my cosy outfit. It was easy for the boys to shed some of the layers I'd put them in that morning, me not so much. Thankfully we made it home without dying of heatstroke!

I promptly resolved to put this knit back in the winter box, to try getting it out again next year when the boys are a little bigger. Hopefully they will like it just as much then as they do now ("I like your jumper Mummy, it makes me smile"), but be a little less grabby with it!


Last worn: Wildfox distressed knit, Sass & Bide printed jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery tote.

Other ways to wearWildfox distressed knit and maxi skirt, Sass & Bide printed jeans worn two ways, Converse and maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery tote and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancyConverse in second trimester.


Printed Jeans Under $50:




How You Can Wear It:

Jeans are a winter wardrobe staple, especially when paired with cosy knits. For something different, try a pair of printed denim instead. You can use the print to add more colour to your outfit, like I have in the first outfit, or just add more detail to an outfit like in the second outfit.



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55 comments:

  1. i am in love with second outfit, Mica. I love bold statement pieces and the jumper is just one of them. I wouldn't worry too much about being overdressed, it's better to be overdressed then underdressed
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    1. Very true, nothing wrong with being a little overdressed!

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  2. Awww! That's so cute that they love your jumper! But yes, hopefully next year they won't be so grabby with it, haha. I can see how it would be intriguing to toddlers! It's so cute.

    I also LOVE both of your bags. The pop of red from the last one is so perfect. I've been eyeing up a red handbag myself, but have yet to make the purchase. You're helping to persuade me, haha!

    Hope you have a wonderful week, Mica!

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    1. You should go for it! I love my red bags!

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  3. Well if you can't wear pink leopard pants to run errands where can you wear them lol! I think they are fun and I like them with blue - such a pretty combo!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  4. Gotta love converse! That's my number one sneakers to wear. I must say I'm loving your funky jumper in the second look. Awesome!!

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  5. Kids always find a way to make you see your clothes in a different light, don't they? Too funny that they were trying to fit their arms through the distressing. And I agree with Kellyann's logic! If you can't wear pink leopard pants for running errands, where can you wear them! Haha!

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  6. Bags are awesome, I especially love that purple colour, but I'm totally in love with those printed jeans of yours, such cool patterns <3

    LackaDaisy

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  7. Yiu've always got the most lovely bags, Mica!
    And i totally love the combo of pretty crossbody bags and sneakers, it looks so stylish and modern!
    XO
    S
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  8. I love how you styled those converse! They are such a fun and comfy shoe to wear!

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  9. LOLZ on the kids trying to put their fingers on the holes:) Mica, these are actually two of my fave outfits of yours. You looked great in them! Rock those neon leopard print jeans, girl. And the distressed sweater is fab! Wear them out again for sure...when the kids are bigger:D

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    1. Thanks Emmy! I certainly will have it out again next winter!

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  10. You look so cute in those skinny jeans and I love the rainbow sweater! Please send me your email so I can reply directly to your comments on the blog! 💕

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  11. Love the bright blue sweater with leopard jeans! Such a cute look! And that rainbow sweater brightens up any day
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  12. You have amazing bags, Mica! I just love how they fit really well into your outfits.

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  13. Those pink leopard jeans are so adorable and they look great on you. I love the blue knit you paired them with. Pink and blue is such a cute pairing. Plus, that necklace is so chic. Very pretty styling. Why not get a bit dolled up for running errands? I think every opportunity to wear something we like is a good one. I also really like the casual vibe of the second styling. Perfect for a chilled day vibe.

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  14. I'm absolutely in love with your second outfit. The rainbow jumper is gorgious and I like the trousers very much. Of course your kids tried to stick their arms through the holes :-)

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  15. Mica you cut your hair! It looks great, I love the grey sweater and that you find a way to wear everything and wear it well! Those leopard pants are everything! Great post always, thank you for sharing xx

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  16. You look so lovely! Loving the knit vibes! Sending so much love your way!
    xoxo, Vanessa
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  17. I absolutely love the bag , I would never have thought that a lovely necklace like yours in the picture would go well with the converse shoes . I love the look, well styled!

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  18. I love the rainbow sweater, too bad it didn't work great for you!

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  19. I love the pink leopard trousers - they don't read as loud or bright to me at all! When I look at them, I see a soft pale pink, as the neon/white blends together. The first outfit is my favourite, for sure.

    Not a huge fan of the distressed sweater look - but that's just me! I do love the rainbow on it, and can see why it makes your son feel happy.

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  20. I love those bags and leggings! It's amazing how you put together an outfit to look so cozy and cute!

    - Gretch
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  21. Oh i love the rainbow Sweater.
    It suits you perfectly and is the ideal one for the autumn days.
    Such a lovely combination.


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  22. Se ven estupendos estos productos ! Espero tu opinión en mi última selección de vestidos ! Espero que te gusten ! Feliz día ! ♡♡♡

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  23. These printed leggings are so fun and loving the pop of color with these bags. Great look Mica!

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  24. Loving the look with the leopard skinny pants. Really cute!
    LaToya
    https://www.toyastales.blogspot.com

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  25. Oooh I love this red RM- such a cute piece! Bright knits in cold weather are so fun to wear, too. :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  26. The s Wildfox distressed knit is a fun piece and I guess your little ones must've thought so too since they were so tempted to poke their fingers through the holes. Good call to put it back into storage for now since the distressing will probably when your kids are older.

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  27. When I wear distressed jeans. My daughter likes to play with them. I love those pants in the first outfit.

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  28. Those first pants are so cute and fun!

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  29. Your first outfit is gorgeous, and not overdressed at all in my book. There's no harm in injectin some fun in your every day outfits. Like Sheila, I'm not a big fan of the distressed weather look, although I do love the rainbow print, and I'm not surprised your boys love it so much! xxx

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    1. It is certainly a fun jumper for them to play with, haha!

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  30. I think the leopard pants are a lot of fun and not overdressed at all. It's fun to try new patterns to mix and match!

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  31. Haha, that's the stage my two year old is at. She's touching and pulling on EVERYTHING! To top it off, she's into clothes and shoes, so she's always going through my stuff. It's definitely cute, but it gets tiresome at times. Anyway, I think both outfits are so cute and stylish!

    XO,
    Jalisa
    THE STYLE CONTOUR

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    1. kids are so cute when they want to enjoy everything!

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  32. Fun mixing of prints!

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  33. I really like your second outfit, but can understand the challenges with small kids! Hopefully you get to wear it next year with better results!

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  34. I love how you wore your printed jeans! Both outfits are so incredibly fun! I'm glad your sweater ended up surviving being pulled on.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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  35. Lovely looks dear, especially the first one. Love the printed jeans.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  36. I love the story about the boys wanting to play with your sweater! :) It is super cute, so I can see why they like it (...besides it having so many tempting holes, haha!)!

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  37. Hahaha loved reading about your kids. Both the outfits are amazing. I loved the way you paired the printed jeans. I had one but I gave it away hehehe. :-)

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  38. I love that edgy sweater ! Oh friends' closet edits sometimes have their bonuses.

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    1. The bonus of having such stylish friends! :)

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  39. You look great in your skinnies - love the jumpers too. Thanks for joining the #linkup Jacqui

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  40. Thanks all for your lovely comments on my printed jeans outfits!

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