Monday 2 November 2020

Weekday Wear Link Up : Striped Tees, Maxi Skirts and Marc By Marc Jacobs Fran Bag

For today's Weekday Wear Linkup it's a simple staple mum outfit formula! Striped tees and maxi skirts. The simple stripes look so good with the block colour maxi skirts. I accessorised with my Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag that I recently took out my wardrobe for a spin, realised it needs to be worn more!

What I wore:

marc by marc jacobs classic q fran bag with navy striped tee, orange maxi skirt, gold sandals in spring | away from the blue

ochre maxi skirt and  Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown | away from blue

awayfromblue Instagram | spring mum outfit gold sandals MbMJ fran bag, ochre maxi skirt and striped tee

NecklaceRoie Designs long freshwater pearl necklace with tassel
TeeAtmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Skirt: thrifted Tree of Life ochre maxi skirt
ShoesNovo Tawny rose gold sandals
BagMarc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown

Why I wore it:

Wore this a few weeks ago to participate in the Ooshie swap day. The boys wanted a couple more Ooshies to play with, as we had already completed our collection, and I wanted to give away the piles of extra ones we had! The swap day was done slightly differently this year to be COVID safe, but it was less hectic than last year as a result so we enjoyed it! I'm just glad the Ooshie madness is over now.

It was good to get out with the kids - we've been avoiding crowded places with them and sticking with parks and trails instead, but they enjoyed getting out to the shops and weren't too upset we had to run a few errands after the swap day!

I like navy with this ochre maxi skirt, so this navy stripe tee seemed like a good pairing, and with the gold hardware on the Marc By Marc Jacobs Fran bag I picked my gold sandals to wear, as we didn't have to walk very far so it wouldn't put a lot of pressure on my knee injury. I really liked the way the brownish-purple bag went with the ochre maxi skirt too.


Last wornnavy stripe tee, pearl tassel necklace, ochre maxi skirt, gold sandals, Marc By Marc Jacobs Fran bag.

Other ways to wearnavy stripe tee and shorts, ochre maxi skirt and foil tee, gold sandals and tee dress, Marc By Marc Jacobs Fran bag in the office.

Perfect for pregnancynavy stripe tee in third trimester, Marc By Marc Jacobs Fran bag at 40 weeks.



What's In My Bag: Marc By Marc Jacobs Fran Bag





What I wore:

grey striped tee with navy maxi skirt and brown MbMJ fran bag classic | away from the blue

grey striped tee, Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown | away from the blue

grey tee navy maxi skirt casual spring school run outfit | away from blue instagram


Necklace: Jeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
TeeAtmos&Here oversized stripe tee
Skirt: thrifted navy viscose drawstring no label maxi skirt
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
BagMarc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown
 

Why I wore it:

Since I liked the outfit formula above so much, I repeated it! This time with a grey striped tee and a navy maxi skirt. Again I think the Marc By Marc Jacobs Fran bag went well with this and it was the perfect size to hold our water bottles when my youngest son and I went for a little walk after school drop off.

It was a little windy so perhaps this maxi skirt with the slits up the sides wasn't the best choice, but it was definitely nice and comfortable!


Last worngrey striped tee, turquoise tassel necklace, navy maxi skirt, navy Havaianas, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag (above).

Other ways to weargrey striped tee and double denimturquoise tassel necklace worn 30 ways, navy maxi skirt and printed tee, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag and orange dress.

Perfect for pregnancygrey striped tee at 40 weeks, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag in third trimester.



How You Can Wear It:


You can't beat a striped tee as a wardrobe staple! It goes with everything and paired with a block colour maxi skirt is a good choice for a hot spring day.



What I Bought In October And How I've Worn It:


I only bought two things this month so thought I'd add them onto this post rather than giving them a post of their own:


I needed new shoes to support my knee (my old running shoes were literally falling apart and looked really ugly, especially for shoes I've been having to wear so much). I ended up finding these on sale at the Iconic for just $88 and took the leap, cautiously trying them out on carpet for a while before I decided to keep them. As they were a purchase for my knee and not something I'd ever have bought otherwise, I'm not going to include them in my budget spend at the end of the year. And I'm really hoping they don't become a permanent fixture here, I'm doing what I can to strengthen my knee at home so I can return to normal activities and normal shoe choices for summer - but the physio did warn this  injury could take a year to heal.

The dress was, like the last Kmart dress I bought, a total impulse buy! I was desperately hunting for a bike we had promised to buy for Christmas, with the bike shortage in Australia making that tricky. Once I'd managed to find the bike at Kmart I saw a rack of new dresses about to be put out on the sale floor and this pink dress called to me! Like the same one I have in orange, it was just $15 and loose and light, perfect for summer!


How I've Worn The Pieces So Far:







Weekday Wear Linkup #94


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79 comments:

  1. How cool is that bag? So now you are heading toward summer there? can I move there too????
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  2. Love this striped tee and maxi look! The tiered dress is a wonderful find Mica!

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  3. Such a gorgeous bag and I like both of these outfits! So chic and stylish.

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  4. Such cute maxi skirt outfits, Mica! I love that spicy colored one so much!

    Shelbee
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  5. I love the deep color of your Marc Jacobs bag!

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  6. What great striped tee outfits!

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  7. Both of these looks are great--I am a big fan of stripes and I love them paired with those maxi skirts! I love that mustard yellow one especially!

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  8. Your outfits are so gorgeous! I really love that first maxi skirt. That colour is perfection on you! The new shoes look great and hopefully they will help your knee to heal. I hope you have a fabulous week :)
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    1. They are doing a great job so far of supporting! :)

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  9. I like so much maxi skirts, both are so stunning. This bag is pretty and it's like a perfect match for both outfits.

    Have a lovely week Mica xx

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  10. I love the ochre skirt: such a fun color to play with! I am starting the week with a to do list and an annoying 3 year old!
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  11. Love these maxi skirt outfits! Reminds me to pull mine out too! I haven't worn them in awhile!

    Eileen | yesmissy.com

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  12. Two great looks, Mica, I love stripes for spring! I like the deep, rich color of your bag, and it looks like the perfect size and shape to work as a tote when necessary. Enjoy your week and thanks for the link up!

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  13. I do love that bag! And I love both the color combos. You can never go wrong with monochromatic and the blue and ochre go so well together
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  14. You're looking cute in your maxis, I've never heard of Ooshies, haha, it looks like a fun toy for kids to collect. P.S. I love the pink and orange dresses you found a Kmart.

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    1. They are all the rage with the kids here, haha! Obsessed they were, every year they get released!

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  15. Such beautiful maxis, and of course loving that bag <3

    Green Fashionista

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  16. This is such an effortlessly chic and foolproof outfit combination, it's no wonder you repeated it. And the color of the bag really complements both looks really well.

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  17. So fresh and stylish always- love the striped tee! Will link up with you later this week:) xx

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  18. It looks nice and warm there. It's freezing here (but not as cold as other places!). I love your outfits and that bag is GREAT! I can never resist a striped t-shirt myself!

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  19. Very cute skirts. I love maxi skirts in the Fall!

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  20. Hello Mica
    Amazingly I don't have a striped tee !! But you are perfect in those two looks a la française !!
    And the bag is just a statement !!
    xoxo

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  21. Your maxi skirt outfits are lovely, and I love your new dress! Your purse is such an unusual color. I love it!

    Michelle
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    1. It is so unique and goes with so much! :)

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  22. such beautiful outfits! loving your smile :) it goes well with every kind of outfit

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  23. This is why striped tops are so fabulous...they add a nice touch to these maxis!!
    OXOX
    Jodie
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  24. Swapping is always better then buying isn't it. Wether it's clothing or toys. Have a great week!

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  25. Stipes make every outfit more chic and elegant, don't you think, Mica? I love both outfits, and that is a fabulous statement bag!

    Glad you were able to take the boys out! I hope those storms you mentioned missed you!

    Have a lovely week ahead, and thank you so much for the link-up party. :)

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  26. Such cute and fresh outfits!
    And that bag looks so cool, a true stylish touch!
    XO
    S
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  27. Goodness! I just had a long comment that disappeared. I don't know why it keeps happening to me:( Anyhoo, just wanna say your outfits totally inspired me, Mica! I really must sew more maxi skirts. And girl....you need a daughter to inherit your awesome bag collection! :D
    PS Unfortunately, our cases keep going up here. We are back in a modified Stage 2, but I won't be surprised if we go on lockdown again. You guys are doing great, with zero case! I saw the news and I was like WOW!

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    1. Hope that your lockdowns are effective and short if they do happen! Sorry about the technical issues with the comments too :(

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  28. Love the striped tee and maxi skirt combo—so classic and cool. One question though: what's an Ooshie?!
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    1. A little kids toy haha I thought it was global, maybe it's just an Australian thing!

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  29. Ooh I love the coloring of both your maxi skirts - especially the first one. You can't go wrong with a striped top and a skirt! Your bag is magnificent as well!

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  30. The striped tee and maxi skirt make such a fabulous combo... and I love your beautiful purse!!

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  31. Thank you so much Mica!! I'm so glad that you liked my outfit! I agree with you, that straw bag really elevates any summer outfit! ;) By the way, nice skrits, I love the blue one ;) Happy week!

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  32. Glad you guys had fun at the swap day. Also hope you find a bike soon.

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    1. Thankfully we found one a few weeks before Christmas :)

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  33. Stylish and practical which is a wonderful combination. I love that there is room in the bag for a book (or two) as well.

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  34. I'm glad you and your boys had a great day out. The dresses from Kmart look beautiful on you.
    xoxo
    Lovely
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  35. That bag is such a great one! I love the color and it compliments so many other things!

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  36. Both outfits are lovely, playful and full of colours and prints. Have a nice week
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  37. Loving the stripes, Mica! You can't go wrong with a cozy maxi skirt.

    Miles of smiles,
    Grace

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  38. you look great in striped outfits! nice bag too Mica! Take care!

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  39. Love the maxi looks, the orange skirt is perfect!

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

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  40. How stylish you are, Mica! I love stripes and maxi-skirt!

    Kisses, Paola.

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  41. Lovely selections for your weekday wear. Looks very graceful.

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  42. Wow cool outfits very beautiful

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  43. I love your striped t-shirt!
    Stripes always match colors, I loved it.

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  44. You can never go wrong with stripes! I love the color of the first maxi skirt!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  45. I'm loving the navy striped tee paired with the ochre maxi skirt, which is my favourite of the two outfits. Your Marc Jacobs bag is gorgeous too: what a lovely colour and it does look roomy enough for all those essentials we are always carrying around! I'm glad you were able to take the boys on the Ooshie swap day. Sorry to hear your knee injury is still bothering you. These things do tend to take time to heal! Hope your week went off to a good start, Mica! xxx

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  46. You look stunning love the bag it’s very chic.

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  47. Oh I love it both styles
    Great outfits
    xx

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  48. That ochre skirt is such a find, it's gorgeous and it goes so well with the blues. I wish we were into t-shirt weather here, but it's freezing now, haha!

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  49. Striped tops make everything look more chic. I like both of these outfits featuring maxi skirts. The orange maxi skirt looks great with the blue striped top and the combo of grey striped top and blue maxi skirt is wonderful as well. You look great in both.
    It is nice you were able to take kids out for swap day. Have a nice day ahead!

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  50. Everything is so beautiful.
    Have a nice week.

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  51. It's hard to go wrong with a slitted dress or skirt! I love the casual vibe of this outfit. Have a wonderful week x

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  52. I love both outfits! You style maxi skirts so beautifully! I have several maxi skirts, but I haven't worn them much this year for some reason. This reminds me that I should :)

    Ekaterina | Polar Bear Style

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  53. Great style, I love those tees :-D

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  54. The bag has such a vintage feeling!
    xx Dasynka
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  55. This bag is a versatile piece, and I love that navy blue color! I hope your knee heals quickly too--a year is a very long time to take it easy. Especially with young kids!

    I hope you are having a great week!

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  56. That bag look very cool and casual. I like how perfectly fit with your outfits. Have a nice week.

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  57. I love both your outfits. Stripe t-shirts look fabulous and I love wearing them too. But the way you mix and match is totally awesome. I love your bag collection. Have a nice week lovely.:-)

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  58. Love how flowy and feminine these skirts look Mica! And I have a similar turquoise necklace to yours. This is what makes blogging so fun! :)

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  59. I love your bag, it's such a nice colour and it looks like the perfect size x

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  60. You call this outfit formular simple but I really like both looks! And I think especially the slits you think weren't perfect for what you did on the second day made the outfit especially cool!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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  61. Oh I love your striped shirts!
    Now that I live in France I started to adore them and wear them all the time :)
    have a great day,
    Tiziana

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  62. Hi again Mica,

    First of all I see that your bag collection is really cool, definitely accessories are the best thing to buy since a good bag or backpack could last year if you take the quality into account.... The design of this Marc Jacobs model is perfect both for casual or more formal events :)

    And your striped shirts are super cool, totally identify with you since they are my favorite print.

    Oooh and good to know you had the chance to took your kids out for a few hours.... keep taking care :)

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  63. As always I love the maxi skirts - unfortunately it's getting a bit too cool here to wear them - at least for me unless I wear legging under them. I'm running so far reading blogs, but I will catch up.
    Grace & Peace, Iris
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  64. Hi Mica!! I am so sorry for my lack of comments this year, I really am. It's been a crazy year, but somehow you managed to keep up with comments and I admire you for that! This bag is really pretty! I love the colour of it, and I think it looks great with stripes!

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    1. thanks Lorna! don't stress, I know it isn't possible to comment on every post, I certainly don't achieve that!

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  65. I like these outfits because these skirts look so elegant. Have a nice weekend.

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  66. That bag is so beautiful. I like color and you can fit a lot things inside.

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  67. Thanks all for your sweet comments and for linking up :)

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