Wednesday 1 January 2020

Casual Summer Mum Style: V-Neck Tees and Striped Maxi Skirts

Happy new year! Kicking off the new year with how I intend to continue, in casual and comfortable mum style (even if I wore these back in December!). Two simple mum outfits for summer days with the kids - pairing some colourful v-neck tees with striped maxi skirts for easy outfits on hot days!

What I wore:

mustard tee with navy stripe maxi skirt rebecca minkoff mab bag summer mum style | awayfromblue

navy grey stripe maxi skirt with  Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond | awayfromtheblue

awayfromtheblue Instagram | summer mum playground outfit striped maxi skirt mustard tee rebecca minkoff mab camera bag
NecklaceZuriCollections blue polymer clay necklace
Tee: Big W mustard v-neck tee
Skirt: thrifted Cotton On navy and grey striped maxi skirt
Shoesslim gold Havaianas
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond

Why I wore it:

I really like yellow and blue together, and I've worn this mustard tee with another navy striped maxi skirt recently. I love stripes! Thought it was a nice colourful outfit choice for a day with the boys - stopping at the park for a bit of a play before the heat sent us home again!

We spent the afternoon wrapping a few Christmas pressies and chilling in the aircon. It was such a hot day, skirt and a tee was the only thing I felt like wearing. I like how easily a maxi skirt works at the playground too, you don't need to worry about the length when running around with the kids or pushing them on the swings!

With the bright mustard yellow and nay blue, thought that this neutral tan Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag was a good choice.


Last worn: mustard tee, beaded necklace, navy stripe maxi skirt, gold Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag.

Other ways to wearmustard tee worn two ways, navy stripe maxi skirt and denim jacket, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag and jeans.


What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag










What I wore:

church and shopping outfit purple tee pinstripe maxi skirt tan rebecca minkoff camera bag studded sandals | away from blue

pinstripe maxi skirt and Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond | away from the blue

awayfromblue Instagram | summer lilac tee striped maxi skirt and camera bag outfit for church shopping
Necklace: blush pink and gold beaded tassel necklace
Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in washed lilac
Skirt: thrifted pinstripe maxi skirt
ShoesRebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond

Why I wore it:

Another v-neck tee and maxi skirt outfit! Again, wearing a striped skirt although this pinstripe doesn't show up well in pics and the skirt just looks grey. I really liked the lilac tee with it, it's nice with the grey.

Added a little extra colour to my outfit with this blush tassel necklace, I like pink and purple together too and I felt it dressed up my casual outfit a little more for church and then lunch and an afternoon shopping with my mum. Was so good to spend time together, even if it was a little crazy trying to get a car park as it was December! Was so nice getting time to decorate the house later too, it was our first Christmas in our new house so I was very excited and kept wanting to buy more decorations.

I think the studded sandals helped dress up this outfit a little more too, as I'd just worn my casual Havaianas in the first outfit. Although not quite as colourful as the first outfit, I thought the Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag was a good companion with this outfit too - it goes with everything!


Last worn: purple tee, tassel necklace, pinstripe maxi skirt, gladiator sandals, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag (above).

Other ways to wearpurple tee in the office, pinstripe maxi skirt and scarf, gladiator sandals worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancypurple tee in second trimester.



Striped maxi Skirts Under $50:





How You Can Wear It:

A maxi skirt is a great piece to have in your mum wardrobe! The perfect length for running around with and bending down to toddlers all day, and still looks and feels a little more pulled together to go to church or a lunch date! Worn with a simple colourful tee it's an easy outfit choice for a hot summer day.



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46 comments:

  1. I love the mustard colour on you! Hope you've had a fabulous Christmas and New Year :)
    Amy x
    callmeamy.co.uk

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    1. Thanks Amy, you too! it's my fave shade of yellow :)

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  2. Happy New Year, Mica! Both of these maxi skirts are so versatile and look great how you've styled them in these two outfits. I love the blue and yellow combo in the first outfit and that lilac top in the second outfit is so pretty! Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2020! :) XXX

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  3. Love the mustard with the blue. Happy New Year!

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  4. Happy New Year, Mica! Those maxi skirts look fantastic on you! :) I love how you pair it with that bag too!

    - Hazel https://hazywanders.com

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  5. Happy New Year! I wish you happiness!

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  6. Great post, Mica! I love how comfortable maxi skirts are especially in that stretchy material. Hope you had a great Christmas. Happy New Year! Love the bright colours in your outfits, much needed in these winter months in the UK! Thank you for sharing xx

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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  7. Happy New 2020! I really like the look with the yellow t-shirt and a striped maxi skirt. I think bright yellow matches blue and grey tones really well. That was such a great outfit and it's good to hear that it was comfy too. The second outfit is also stylish and the thing I particularly like about it is the tassel necklace.

    https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/

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    1. Yellow and blue together is such a great combo :)

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  8. Happy New Year, Mica! You really do suit a maxi skirt and tee combo, and I'm loving both your outfits equally. Of course, blue and yellow is always a winning combination, but your second outfit, even if it is more subdued, really speaks to me as well. The lilac is such a lovely colour on you. Hope you're having great holidays, Mica! xxx

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  9. Happy New Year. Beautiful look.

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  10. How fun to have a new house to decorate! I'm glad you've spent your holiday time NOT blogging, and happy to see that your colours are still going bright! Wishing you and your family all the best for 2020.

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    1. Thanks Sheila! It was nice to have a break from the blog :)

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  11. I think blue and yellow compliment one another nicely too. Great outfits for taking on one of the most important jobs in the world (parenthood). Wishing you and yours a happy new year.

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  12. Happy New Year! My husband got me a Rebecca minoff purse for Christmas.

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

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    1. Yey, congrats! Can't wait to see what you got!

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  13. Happy New Year! I love how you make yellow and blue go together so well. The neutral color bag adds a nice light to the outfit overall. I need a camera bag or a bag that is similar to that size for my day to day wear!! Hope you'll have an amazing 2020!! Keep it up!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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    1. This is the perfect sized everyday bag! :)

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  14. Happy new year! That yellow colour is so pretty on you!

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  15. That yellow T-shirt brighten up the outfit so much. As always both outfits look amazing x

    Laura
    https://www.beautywithlala.com/

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  16. Comfy but tres chic! Happy new year, beautiful mum!

    Marie
    https://theflowerduet.blogspot.com/

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  17. Love those maxi skirts! Happy new year!
    xx- Nina
    http://www.stylingwithnina.com

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  18. Here is to many more casual and comfy outfits.
    Happy New Year, Mica!

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  19. I'm always going to be a fan of anything yellow :)

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  20. Happy New Year lovely, you look fantastic x

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  21. I love the first outfit, I can't get enough of mustard right now xx

    GemmaEtc.com

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  22. Loving these outfits! They definitely got me missing summer! :)

    TheNormcoreRebel

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  23. Yellow and blue is such a cheery and winning color combination! I wish I could wear yellow but it just makes me look sallow. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas Mica! Happy new year and wishing you all the best in 2020!

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  24. You have a great collection of maxi skirts in your wardrobe, I always remember that haha :) I definitely plan on wearing more maxi skirts this upcoming summer in the UK. Happy 2020!!

    aglassofice.com x

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    1. They are a great option in warmer weather! :)

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  25. I would also add maxi skirts never have the nuance of blowing up north and leaving you embarrassingly exposed! Hahaha! I need to invest in more maxi skirts. I've done so with dresses and they've been a life saver on hot and windy days. Speaking off, hope you all are keeping cool over there. Just wanted to say a quick hello and wish you a fabulous 2020 ahead!

    Sxx
    daringcoco.com

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    1. haha yes they are much kinder in the wind than shorter dresses or skirts! :) Happy new year!

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  26. Both outfits are super cute and perfect for summer:) Love the colour combos on both, Mica! Anyhoo, hope you and the family had a wonderful New Year. That's a relief to know you guys are far from the fires.

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  27. I love the grey, mustard, and navy look! It's such a great color combination!

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  28. Happy New Year dear Mica! I wish you all the best for you and your family!

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  29. I need to start pinning your maxi skirts outfits: they would be such inspiration in spring and summer since I have a good 5-7 of them and don't wear them as much lately.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Hope I can give you some inspiration, please do pin them! :)

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  30. Happy New Year Mica! I love the tee and maxi skirt combination, and the yellow and navy look beautiful together. I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2020!

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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  31. Loving the yellow top and striped maxi skirt dear!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  32. You look amazing in yellow Mica, wishing you a fab New Year darling!

    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  33. I like how you call this "mum style" - haha! I am not a mom, but these are definitely my kinda style.

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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    1. I think comfortable is everyone's style! :)

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  34. Thanks all for your lovely comments and happy new year wishes! Hope you're all having a good start to 2020!

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  35. You look good in both mustard and lilac tee. I have a love for V-neck tees and the ones you wear, I'd gladly raid! Hahah. You make wearing long skirts so effortless. I seem to always want to hike the hem up if the skirt is long so I end up wearing more midi length ones. Hahah. :D xoxo

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  36. I Mica, I am slowly but surely catching up. I like the option with the mustard top and striped maxi, the addition of the necklace was quite clever, not only does it add interest in color but in shape.

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