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Friday, 20 September 2019

Floral Swing Dresses With Mustard Bags and Ankle Boots

With the warmer spring like weather near the end of winter, I took the opportunity to wear some of my pretty floral dresses. Florals? For spring? ... Groundbreaking. 😂

I did layer them up just a little with ankle boots and denim jackets for the colder winter mornings and evenings too, as it was August (the end of winter in Brisbane) when I wore these.


What I wore:

zaful floral ruffle hem mustard dress with balenciaga mango envelope clutch nude ankle boots statement earrings | awayfromblue

Balenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH | awayfromtheblue

drinks at Mr Percivals night out outfit spring brisbane mustard floral zaful ruffle dress ankle boots

brisbane Style Instagrammers night out mr percivals | awayfromblue
Earrings: Kmart navy tassel earrings
JacketJeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
DressZaful floral print ruffle hem dress in ginger
ShoesAcne pistol boots in "skin"
BagBalenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH

Why I wore it:

After a busy day, I quickly got changed into something a little more fun for drinks with some other Brisbane Instagrammers. I'll take any excuse to wear this pretty mustard floral swing dress, it works so well for ankle boots and was perfect for dinner and drinks by the river. I thought that the mustard Balenciaga envelope clutch would be a nice bit of matchy-matchy for it too, although I did regret that decision later in the night! I managed to get my deliciously greasy burger all over the delicate Balenciaga leather, and despite borrowing a baby wipe from an amused and confused dad we saw nearby, the grease didn't come off. I tried cleaning it when I got home later that night, and the day after, but it's going to permanently have a mark :(

Definitely will be a fun story to tell every time I use this clutch though. I am a little upset as the clutch was pristine and so well cared for, and so far out of my budget now, but no bag stays pristine forever!


Last worn: tassel earrings, denim jacket, navy and gold bead necklace, mustard floral dress, Acne Pistol boots, Balenciaga envelope clutch.

Other ways to weardenim jacket and maxi skirt, mustard floral dress in summer, Acne Pistol boots and maxi dress, Balenciaga envelope clutch and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancyAcne Pistol boots in third trimester, Balenciaga envelope clutch in thrid trimester.


Bags I'd Borrow From Other YouTubers:







What I wore:

Shein navy flower print flowy dress with denim jacket ankle boots micro regan mustard bag | away from blue

Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue instagram | Shein navy flower print flowy dress with denim jacket mustard rebecca minkoff micro regan bag ankle boots church outfit
JacketJeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
NecklaceJeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
DressShein navy flower print flowy dress (c/o)
ShoesAtmos&Here tan Lola leather ankle boots
BagRebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:


Another floral dress with an adorable mustard bag. Luckily, I managed to keep this mustard Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag clean, even after the boys had a chocolate cookie at church and when I had our latest fluffy family member join me for photos! She is very interested in my photo taking, unlike our Shih Tzu Cooper who is over it after watching me snap pics for years 😂

While I haven't worn this navy floral swing dress with the denim biker jacket and tan ankle boots before, I have worn it with other denim jackets and ankle boots in my wardrobe and I really like this combination! The mustard bag was a fun pop of colour with the navy and this was an easy outfit for church.


Last worn: denim jacket (above), tassel necklace, navy floral dress, tan ankle boots, mustard Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

Other ways to weardenim jacket and stripes, navy floral dress and glitter shoes, tan ankle boots and skinny jeans, mustard Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag worn 30 ways.




Floral Swing Dresses Under $50:





How You Can Wear It:

A floral swing dress might be a bit predictable for spring, but it's such a cute outfit! On a colder day or night a denim jacket and ankle boots can help keep you warmer, and this works in autumn too. Adding a fun bright bag like these mustard yellow ones to your floral dress is a great idea to add even more spring-like colour.



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68 comments:

  1. These two are the perfect match, yellow is basically in exactly the same shade, and the floral print of the dress is just so beautiful <3

    LackaDaisy

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  2. So sorry what happened with your bag! But at least you know now without doubt anytimes this bag is yours! Love the mustard dress, I understand why you love it so much and also the second look is very cute - as well as your latest fluffy family member!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    1. haha true it's definitely unique to me now!

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  3. Such cute dresses! I'm sorry about your bag..now it has "more character"?! :)

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  4. What a great dress and booties Mica! Love this look!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  5. Great dresses:) You can never go wrong with florals for spring:D And sorry to hear about the stain on the bag:( Have you contacted a leather expert? Someone might be able to take it out.
    Anyhoo, have a lovely weekend:)

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    1. I've tried all the usual tricks the experts recommend so short of paying hundreds to send it away there's nothing I can do.

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  6. You look fabulous in these dresses!
    Have a lovely weekend.

    Gemma x
    www.jacquardflower.uk

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  7. Oh I love this dress style on you! Both of them are so cute! And that's so sad about your clutch!! Hopefully it will fade over time or maybe you can find an expert like Emmylou suggested ^^. But like you said...nothign stays pristine forever unless we leave it in the box, and that's no fun!

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    1. Thanks :) I've tried all the usual tricks the experts recommend so short of paying hundreds to send it away there's nothing I can do.

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  8. cute dresses! I love your doggy making a little appearance!
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  9. That's such a bummer about your clutch. Have you googled other options?? Then again I bet you're the only one that notices it.
    That mustard colored dress is fabulous on you Mica,
    XOOX
    Jodie

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    1. I have googled and tried all the suggestions :)

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  10. I'm obsessed with that mustard floral dress! It is the perfect shade, and it looks amazing on you. Love it!

    Ashlee | https://www.maybeafterbrunch.com

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  11. Mustrad is one of my favorite colors and I love your dress and bag so much. Also I really like how you combine it with denim jacket. You look stunning in this outfit.

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  12. You look so fabulous in that floral mustard dress - that is one of my favourites of yours, Mica. Try putting some corn starch on the oil stain on your bag - just tap it on there and leave it. It will pull up some of the oil out of the leather and won't damage it (I've used this on leather skirts and shoes). That's sad that your bag got damaged, but it happens, and it's part of the life of a special piece. It's like wrinkles on our faces - we earned it! That looks like a fun gathering!

    Love your second outfit too - the little bits of turquoise blue really stand out to me.

    Have a great weekend, my dear!

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    1. Thanks Sheila! I linked to the pics on twitter - I did try the cornstarch trick and it didn't work sadly. It's okay, it's at least faded :)

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  13. I love that mustard swing bag and it's so perfect with that bag. So sorry to hear about the stain. Perhaps there is still a way to salvage it or hide the stain somehow? Such a shame as it is a beautiful bag, but you're right, no bag stays pristine forever. At the end of the day, things are just things and anything worn can't remain perfect forever. We should think of it as you do to.
    I also love the second styling, and that yellow RB bag is so pretty too. The jacket and the dress are great together too. You look very pretty. I love the new fluffy addition to your family. She is a cutie!

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    1. It's true, I still love the bag even with the stain! :)

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  14. You look so great. Love both of your styles.

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  15. There's that cute floral dress! It seriously is one of my favorites!

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  16. These are such pretty dresses and loving these outfits on you!
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  17. I love this mustard outfit, especially the bag!

    x,
    S | Je M'appelle Chanel

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  18. I love this cute floral dress! The colors and prints are so pretty on you. Perfect for any season! Happy weekend!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  19. I am so in love with your mustard floral dress! It goes perfectly with your bag! I love the outing you went to! Everything looked nicely well put. I am sorry that your bag had a stain. I feel you about wanting to keep things pristine. Hopefully there is a way to fix it in the future.

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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    1. Thanks, I've tried it all, think it will always have that little stain!

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  20. Very pretty swing dresses especially the mustard floral dress.

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  21. Your mustard dress outfit is fabulous! I love ankle boots under a dress and the lenght is so perfect for you! Happy weekend Mica!

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  22. Cute dresses! I especially love that yellow one.

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  23. I love your mustard dress! Sorry to hear about the bag, hopefully you find a way to get the grease out!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. I tried what I could but think there will always be a little mark!

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  24. Two outfit I'm loving very much, Mica! You know I love my florals, whatever the season ;-) And I'm a sucker for black floral dresses, too. Nevertheless, my favourite must be your first outfit, with the flouncy mustard dress, as both its colour and print are absolutely delightful. So sorry to hear you spoiled that Balanciaga bag :-( xxx

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  25. I'm starting to wear my darker florals as we are coming into fall and winter. That's part of why I love florals, they can be worn all year round! Love you cute yellow swing dress and the yellow bag. Great outfits, Mica! Hope you are having a great weekend. My in-laws are in town and we are celebrating my Grandson's birthday. - Amy
    https://stylingrannymama.com/

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  26. I love the matching mustard combo - shame about the bag but those marks make it have character (and make memories!) I'm so accident prone and such a messy eater, that's why nearly all my handbags are black!

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    1. Yes it's certainly got more character now, haha!

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  27. I love the pretty floral dress and the matching handbag. You have such pretty outfits that all look great on you! Thanks for the lovely visit to my blog. Hope you have a nice weekend.

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  28. That mustard yellow dress is gorgeous!! It looks so cute on you!
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  29. Honestly, I'd totally wear that pretty mustard dress now, and it's getting to be Autumn in the Northern hemisphere :') That bag is so gorgeous as well!!!

    Brine & Books

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  30. Love both how flattering the swing dresses are and how versatile they can be too! Right now in the UK we're gearing up for autumn so I'm thinking tights, boots and a leather jacket!

    Musings & More

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    1. These dresses look great layered up like that!

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  31. Love love the yellow dress.
    You look amazing in it.
    xx
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    My Blog: https://theonethattravels.wordpress.com/

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  32. I am loving both of these dresses! Can't decided which one I like best. You do look beautiful in yellow!

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  33. I absolutely love that mustard dress, it looks lovely on you!

    Hope you've had a great weekend :)
    Amy xx
    callmeamy.co.uk

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  34. Both dresses are so fun and stylish as are your mustard bags. I'm so envious of how great yellow looks on you as it's a color that I can't wear because I swear it makes me look sickly.

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  35. Wow, totally obsessed with the firstoutfit, you look fab in yellow!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself

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  36. The dresses look amazing, I especially love the yellow one, so cute!
    xx

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  37. I've only recently started wearing ankle type boots with dresses and it's like HELLO, why have I never done this before?! Your outfits look lovely, the perfect combination, I LOVE that mustardy dress, the colour is perfect for you. I'm so sorry to hear about your bag though, what a shame. Perhaps try some corn starch like another commenter said, or even some talc - anything that might absorb the oil should help! Lisa x

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    1. Thanks, I linked to the tweet to show that I've tried all those tricks, it will always have a stain!

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  38. Cute outfits! Thank you for visiting my blog! Have a great week!

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  39. I can see why you like the mustard dress so much. It really is a gorgeous dress! I'm glad you had a good time.

    I also really like your second outfit! I also love layering dresses with jackets and ankle boots.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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  40. Love this shade of yellow on you! Just so perfect! xx

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  41. Glad to see you had a girls night out.

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  42. Love both styles All accessories are stunning The mustard colour is so beautiful xoxo Cris
    https://photosbycris.blogspot.com/2019/09/stepping-back-in-time-with-kate-kasin.html

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  43. I love how the yellows match perfectly! this is such a cute look!

    www.prettyinleather.net

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  44. Love this on you Mica, what a pretty colour. Cute bag too. x Jacqui Mummabstylish

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  45. I'm in love with your swing dresses especially the mustard one! It really pops on you. I'm sorry to hear about the stain on your bag. It happens and I'm glad you enjoyed that burger! Hehe. Wishing you a splendid week ahead Mica!

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  46. I love swing dresses, I find them so flattering! The colour of the yellow one is amazing, it looks great on you too x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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  47. Can I just say that you have the cutest sense of fashion? I'm pretty jealous right now! And your poor bag!!!!! My heart hurt when I read that. Not that many people could pull off that mustard color as well, so good on you! I love all of your outfits. Can I raid your closet sometime? ;)

    Emily | https://www.thatweirdgirllife.com

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  48. Oh my gosh! That mustard floral dress is SO cute! And that looks like it was such a fun event! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)

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  49. Beautiful dresses Mica. But I just loved the mustard floral dress. It is so beautiful on you. As always you styled it so well.:-)

    Via | http://glossnglitters.com

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  50. Thanks all for your sweet comments - I did get some of the stain out the bag but it's always going to have a mark. It was a really good burger at least, haha!

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