Monday 1 March 2021

Blue Printed Dresses and Chloe Small Paraty Bag: Weekday Wear Link Up

Today's Weekday Wear Link Up features two monochromatic blue dress and bag outfits I wore recently. I've been wearing a lot of tees so thought I should switch it up a bit and get out some pretty dresses, both of these are nice and light for the summer heat in Brisbane. Even if it's officially autumn today, I wore these back in February when it was still very much summer!


What I wore:

Kmart strappy tiered sundress in watercolour blue and blush print with adidas superstar sneakers statement tassel earrings and chloe small paraty bag | awayfromblue

navy and blush printed dress with Chloe periwinkle small Paraty | awayfromtheblue

awayfromblue Instagram | Kmart strappy tiered sundress in watercolour blue and blush print with chloe small paraty bag worn crossbody

Earrings: Piper recycled metal turquoise tassel earring
Necklace: Colette marble and gold pendant drop long necklace
Dress: Kmart strappy tiered sundress in watercolour blue and blush print
Shoesthrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
BagChloe periwinkle small Paraty


Why I wore it:

This was a bit of a busy day! After the school drop off we had a couple of errands to run and then I took my son to the playground, before taking him home to have lunch with hubby while I went out to meet up with a friend. I ended up having to put my old knee bandage on as all the running and driving around was making my knee hurt a lot, even with the super comfortable flat Adidas Superstar shoes!

With it being such a hot and humid day, this little Kmart tiered floral print sundress was the perfect piece. I did worry a little about having my shoulders uncovered in the sun at the playground, but I sunscreened up a little more than usual and it was nice to wear something so light and simple on such a hot day!

I added a lot of blue to this with the periwinkle blue small Chloe Paraty bag and the turquoise tassel earrings. Felt like the right kind of outfit that was nice enough to wear when catching up with my friend but not too overdressed for running errands and playing in the playground.


Last worn: tassel earrings, marble necklace, tiered sundress, Adidas Superstar, Chloe periwinkle small Paraty bag.

Other ways to weartiered sundress and blush bag, Adidas Superstar and midi dress, Chloe periwinkle small Paraty bag and shorts.



Revealing My Latest Opshop Buy:






What I wore:

navy tile print boho peasant dress with monochrome bag accessory chloe periwinkle paraty | awayfromblue

navy tile print dress with Chloe periwinkle small Paraty | awayfromtheblue


NecklaceTiffany diamonds by the yard necklace
Dress: Jeanswest 'Chelsea' printed dress
ShoesWittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
BagChloe periwinkle small Paraty


Why I wore it:

What a day! After the school drop off I had a dentist appointment. I don't particularly enjoy the dentist, but I thought I'd wear a pretty dress anyway to try cheer myself up. I liked how the navy dress looked with the pastel periwinkle of the Chloe small Paraty bag, it was a nice combination, especially with the studded sandals.

Later the little one and I went to the opshop to drop off a few bag of books, clothes and toys that we had cleaned out just before Christmas, they'd been sitting in the garage for a while with most of the shops closed over Christmas! We went to Vinnies which I don't often visit as it's a bit further away but I was so glad that I stopped there to donate. I wandered in to browse after dropping off the donations and found an authentic designer bag on sale, as you can see from the video above! Once I picked it up and realised it was real I wasn't going to put it back, even if it was a very expensive buy for an opshop! So thrilled with my new bag though.

My son was happy with his new to him books from the opshop, and the play in the playground afterwards before school pick up, while I was just excited about my handbag find. Made up for the less than happy morning appointment at the dentist quite nicely!




How You Can Wear It:

On a hot summer day a nice light viscose dress is an easy fuss-free all in one outfit. You can even match your handbag to the colours in the dress for a simple monochrome outfit without a lot of effort! Easy mum style for the school run.


Weekday Wear Linkup #110


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77 comments:

  1. I'm a huge Chloe fan. If I were to buy one designer bag this would be the brand I go for. Have a good week Mica xx

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    1. They do make some amazing bags - my first designer brand love and first designer bag, Chloe!

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  2. Love hoe you made up the dentist appointment with some books and the playground outfit. Keeping that one up my sleeve.
    Love both looks and how you always remember the functionality of your outfit! You look amazing, chic and comfortable!
    Have a great new month!
    xxxxx

    https://ooomaye.com

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    1. Just a regular day for us (aside from the dentist visit!)

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  3. What a great find that bag was! Definitely a nice little surprise and reward after the dental appointment! I love the color of it and the removable strap, very nice. Bummer that your knee is still bothering you so much, I'm sure it is hard to rest it as a busy mom.
    Thanks for the link up and for sharing your new to you bag - such a score!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. I'm learning to live with the limits of my knee :) and yes that bag was such a good find!

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  4. What a beautiful bag is that! And lovely dress, I love blue!Have a great start of the week!

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  5. Super cute dresses, Mica! Your new Marc Jacobs bag is so beautiful and I really love the color! That is a wonderful find and totally worth the price tag!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  6. Such cute dresses! I was just looking through some of my spring/ summer things yesterday and hoping to get to wear them soon.

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  7. The second look is so pretty and my favorite! Your new bag was such a great find1 Love the color!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  8. Lovely dresses the perfect combination with the blue Chloe. Looks so pretty!
    Gemma
    https://www.jacquardflower.uk

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  9. Yay for summer dresses! Love both of these. Thanks for the link up Mica!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  10. Dearest Mica,
    Hope your knee is okay!
    You look cute in those pictures.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  11. I loved the two dresses, but the first was my favorite. Beautiful!

    https://www.heyimwiththeband.com.br/

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  12. I love both these dresses - blue always looks great on you. And dressing up in things that make you happy for unpleasant appointments seems like a truly inspired idea.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  13. Love your Chloe bag. May need to add one to my collection:) You look great!!
    xx- Nina
    http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2021/02/olive-green-coat.html

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  14. Two wonderful dresses Mica. Loving the prints on each and perfect lengths on you too!
    It's warming up over here and I am soooo ready to put away my winter coat!!
    Hope you're having a good week!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  15. Such pretty shades of blue, loving these dresses <3

    Green Fashionista

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  16. It sounds like you have been super busy lately! But you have been stylish every step of the way. Both outfits are fabulous. I LOVE that second dress. It is perfection on you!
    the creation of beauty is art.

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  17. Two sweet, easy fitting printed dresses for hot and humid summer weather! Blue is a great color on you. And the designer bag was a great thrift find. I will be so happy to be able to shop at brick and mortar stores again, I miss it so much! Have a good week and thanks for the link up!

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    1. I hope it's not long until you can shop in person! I'm so glad our opshops reopened after lockdown!

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  18. These two fits are getting me even more excited for the warmer weather!! I've actually been able to pull a dress out once already, and I literally can't wait til it's dress weather every day x

    brineandbooks.com

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  19. Such pretty dresses! That Marc Jacobs bag was an amazing find!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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  20. I love your bag it's so beautiful!
    There start Autumn and here spring is coming this month!
    I wish a great week, here we are still locked at home, but things are getting better!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  21. Pretty in blue! I have been adding a few dresses to my closet but it is taking some trial and error since I can't try things in store and ordering online isn't easy either. My mom gave me two maxi dresses recently and I was pretty excited they worked out. I think I like both of your dresses equally. Have a good week!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. It's frustrating you can't try things on in store but I found lack of access to shops in lockdown helped curb my spending so that was a positive, haha!

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  22. What beautiful photos. I loved these dresses and the bag is wonderful
    xo
    https://www.dearlytay.com.br/

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  23. I'm loving both of your blue printed dresses, Mica, as well as the bag you wore with them, but I'm absolutely gobsmacked at that Marc Jacobs bag you found in the op-shop! Lucky you! Sorry to hear your knee injury is playing up again, though. I hope it's a bit better now! Wishing you a great week ahead! xxx

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    1. Thank you! I'm so glad I found it, such a lucky stop at the opshop! :)

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  24. The 2nd dress is perfect ❤

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  25. Mica, these are both awesome outfits - you look beautiful in blue! I like how you've done different tones and shades of blue - it's really pretty! Sorry to hear your knee's back bugging you, but glad you got to visit with a friend. I loathe the dentist too, so how nice that the op-shop gods smiled on you and rewarded you with that fantastic Marc by Marc Jacobs bag! It's a glorious colour - I really like that lining too. I can't wait to see it all cleaned up. $65 seems a little high, but it's a good cause, right?

    Thanks so much for the link-up! Have a fabulous week, my dear!

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    1. yes definitely more than I'd normally pay in an opshop, especially for something so old, but that colour! I just had to, haha!

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  26. Love this light blue color! It looks perfect with your sundress! Hope you have a fantastic week!

    -Katie
    http://www.hellokatiegirlblog.com/

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  27. That bag is so beautiful! I love the first dress with the blue and pink print! So pretty!

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  28. I am in love with the first blue dress, it's stunning and look so comfy as well!

    Make Life Marvelous

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  29. Love both of these dresses!
    It's so funny, I HATE The Dr and I don't go but I love going to the dentist, haha! Maybe that's because I've never had any issues
    https://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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    1. I never used to hate the dentist, I had a very bad experience with one once, and now I'm terrified, even though my new dentist is the sweetest and completely understands my anxieties!

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  30. I am loving both dresses, Mica:) You look great in both, and man...you are one busy momma for sure:D And that bag....what a great score! The colour is so you:)
    Hope you're having an awesome start to the week so far:)

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  31. Love everything here both dresses and the blue bag And what a buy Well done I love thrifting designer wear it is my latest thing actually Have a wonderful day Cris

    http://www.photosbycris.com.au/?p=13323

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    1. I've only seen designer items twice - this being the second. Most of the time it's fake, I don't get lucky enough to find the real deal much!

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  32. I like both of your dresses, Mica. They both look really lovely on you, the blue is your colour, for sure. Can't believe you found your bag at Vinnies, it's gorgeous. Hope your knee will not bother you too much, have a great week ahead

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  33. I'm a fan of the denist either. Sorry to hear you knee is acting up again. Have a great week.

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

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  34. Great dresses! Comfy and cute. Right up my alley.

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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  35. I just love how you wear a dress even on casual days Mica. Both of these are fabulous!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Trying to make an effort to wear more of my wardrobe!

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  36. This blue is so pretty on you! Both dresses are so pretty for Summer!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  37. Your outfits are making me so excited for spring here, Mica! Your dresses are lovely and this bag really does go with everything. =) Our weather was sunny and warm enough today to go for a walk outside with long sleeves and a lightweight vest, that made me SO happy.

    I hope you are having a great week!

    Amber

    Visit AvecAmber.com

    Follow Avec Amber on Bloglovin

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  38. Both of these are such cute dresses, but like I said on Instagram, I especially love that second one!! And that bag... What an incredible find! Such a pretty color.

    Miles of smiles,
    Grace

    gracefulrags.com

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  39. I love both of these, they look perfect for summer but still practical for running errands in. The Chloe bag is amazing too! x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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  40. Yay for the fun bag find, how exciting! I love the color of the bag you have in these looks--it's pretty and pastel, but still feels a bit neutral. I love those pretty dresses too, they're making me wish spring will hurry up around here!

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  41. These summer looks give me hope!

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  42. Both dresses are nice. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a good week!

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  43. That Chloe bag is such a stunner!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  44. Wow! The sky-blue handbag is simply gorgeous! I like it in both outfits. I love the sky-blue color!
    http://www.recklessdiary.ru/

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  45. Hey Mica, I hope you're having a good month so far :)

    I love that you're always sticking to a certain theme or color palette and blue is one of my favorite colors. I always wear it when I know I will be facing a lot of errands and things to do. So this was a very nice decision for a day with a lot of things to do.

    I'd say the first one is a little more "elegant" but the other one is on the casual side, so you have good options for both situations.

    And that bag is really nice, you have a great eye to pick up accessories and who says no to a big discount :)

    BEST!

    Pablo
    Hey Fungi

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    1. Yes I certainly wear a lot of blue, haha! the new bag goes so well with all the blue in my wardrobe!

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  46. Love both dresses - and the handbag buy.

    Sorry about your leg/knee. Hope it's better now.
    Grace & Peace, Iris
    www.IrisOriginalsRamblings.com

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  47. Beautiful dresses and bag! Fresh and awesome!

    Lindifique

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  48. Both of these dresses are beautiful. I think I prefer the blue one but that might be just because I love blue so much. The second dress is very pretty too. The cut of it looks great on you. Great idea to put on a nice dress to cheer yourself up for a visit to the dentist. I hope your knee is better.

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  49. That bag is gorgeous, and I love how you styled it with these amazing looks!

    http://roadesque.com

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  50. Congratulations on the great find! And I love both of your outfits.

    I also often try to wear something nice to make myself feel better. I hope the dress helped :)

    Ekaterina | Polar Bear Style

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  51. I love the print of the dress! It's so summery! And pairing it with the Paraty is perfect! Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

    Eileen | yesmissy.com

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  52. Those dresses are both super cute—it's hard to pick a favorite!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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  53. I love both the dresses Mica! You are looking very pretty in all the pics. Hope your knee gets well soon.
    Have a great day!
    Rampdiary | Fineartandyou | Beautyandfashionfreaks

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  54. What a super bag, and you really suit blue. Is it a colour you wear often? Have a super week. x Jacqui

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    1. Yes I think I wear it an awful lot! probably the colour I have most of in my wardrobe!

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  55. Both these dresses are so cute and I love both looks! I especially love the print of the first dress!
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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  56. I am sorry to hear about your knee. I hope it is feeling a bit better. I adore both of these dresses but especially the 2nd one! Of course, I can't leave without showing some love to your bag because it is gorgeous! The color is just so pretty and it is perfect for the warm weather ahead though I think you guys may be in a different season. Btw, I tried to link up with you a few more times but I keep getting kicked out. I don't know what it is but I just want you to know because I do want to link up. I am just not sure why it's not letting me anymore. :( I hope you are having a great week so far and happy Friday!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. Sorry you can't link up, I hope you figure out the technical issues soon!

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  57. WOO HOO congrats on going to the dentist!! I know that's not your favorite thing in the world. Wearing something fun was a great idea--every little thing helps in those situations, right?

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    1. Yes, exactly! I feel so bad is my dentist now is so sweet, I just had a really bad experience a while ago. Pretty dress definitely helped!

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  58. Thanks all for your lovely comments!

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