Monday 10 May 2021

Weekday Wear Link Up: Printed Maxi Dresses, Denim Jackets and Balenciaga Bags

For today's Weekday Wear Linkup I'm sharing how I made these spaghetti strap maxi dresses more suitable for autumn days when I wore them recently (or not so recently as one I wore to celebrate Easter Sunday with the family last month!).


What I wore:

dressing down high low ruffle hem mandala print maxi dress with converse denim jacket Balenciaga hobo bag | away from the blue

denim jacket with Balenciaga Day bag in 2005 magenta worn on shoulder | away from the blue

awayfromblue Instagram | mandala print high low maxi dress with denim jacket converse on pier

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Necklace: Kmart blue multi-colour beaded necklace
Dress: Jeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
BagBalenciaga Day bag in 2005 magenta


Why I wore it:

This mandala print high-low maxi dress is so very pretty! With the fabric, print and little ruffle on the hem, it's quite dressy. Tried to make it a little more casual for this outing to the beach with my mum and the boys one day during the school holidays. 

It was a chilly morning too and I wasn't sure how windy it would be near the sea. I shouldn't have worried though, ended up taking this jacket off for most of the day as I sat in the sun watching the kids play.

The Converse were another attempt, like the denim jacket, to dress this outfit down a little and I really liked the combination! The blue went so well with the purple mandala print on the dress. So did the magenta Balenciaga day bag that was overdue another wear.


Last worn: denim jacket, wooden bead necklace, mandala print ruffle hem maxi dress, blue Converse, Balenciaga magenta day bag.

Other ways to weardenim jacket worn 30 ways, mandala print ruffle hem maxi dress for Christmas day, blue Converse and striped shorts, Balenciaga magenta day bag and pencil skirt.

Perfect for pregnancydenim jacket in second trimester, Balenciaga magenta day bag in third trimester.


Favourite Bag In My Balenciaga Collection:







What I wore:

denim jacket, ankle boots, statement earrings, balenciaga mango envelope clutch to layer floral print maxi dress for autumn | awayfromtheblue

floral maxi dress, Balenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH | away from the blue

awayfromblue Instagram | Kmart tropicana floral tiered maxi dress layered for autumn denim jacket ankle boots mango envelope clutch

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Earrings: Piper glass beaded chandelier earring in cream and gold
NecklaceTiffany diamonds by the yard necklace
Dress: Kmart Tropicana sleeveless tiered maxi dress
ShoesAtmos&Here tan Lola leather ankle boots
BagBalenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH


Why I wore it:

Wore this for a colder and wetter Easter Sunday than expected! I had planned to wear this maxi dress, I wore it last year when we had Easter in lockdown so I was determined to wear it again to have a proper Easter celebration with the family. Even if the rain meant I needed a few more layers! As well as the denim jacket I added ankle boots too, to keep my feet cosy and dry.

Tried to dress this up a little more with the fun beaded statement earrings and the mango Balenciaga envelope clutch. We were only heading over to my parents so a clutch really wasn't needed as I didn't need to carry much, but it did fit my wallet, car keys and phone nicely! 

It was so good having a big traditional Easter again, especially as we'd spent 3 days that week in lockdown and I was worried about them extending it! Thankfully it ended early instead of being extended.


Last worn: denim jacket, beaded statement earrings, diamond necklace, floral print maxi dress, tan ankle boots, Balenciaga mango envelope clutch.

Other ways to weardenim jacket and jeans, floral print maxi dress worn 30 ways, tan ankle boots and swing dress, Balenciaga mango envelope clutch with pink.

Perfect for pregnancyBalenciaga mango envelope clutch in third trimester.


How You Can Wear It:

A maxi dress is so easy to dress up or dress down depending on the occasion. A denim jacket, Converse and a big hobo bag can dress it down for the day time, but accessories like an envelope clutch and statement earrings can dress it up for a formal occasion too.


Weekday Wear Linkup #120


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78 comments:

  1. Both dresses are so pretty on you; glad you got to wear the red one for this Easter's celebration and it was more normal. That's really something to celebrate! Thanks so much for the link up Mica, hope you had a great weekend.
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Yes it was nice to have a normal Easter after last year's virtual one!

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  2. Love both looks, Mica. The second attracts me by its bright colours. Your handbags are fabulous as always:) Have a lively week
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  3. Ooh Mica, I love both of these outfits! The mandala print dress is beautiful and it looks great with a denim jacket. The second dress is such a great color and I am loving the moto jacket with that one. Fun styling! Have a wonderful week!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  4. Love both looks but that second one really stands out to me. I adore the jacket with contacted with the colors of the maxi dress! Thanks for the link up Mica!

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  5. this denim biker jacket is great! i want to have one like this :)I like both of your outfits :)

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  6. Perfect look, I'm in love with your Balenciaga bag!

    Kisses,

    https://www.theartofpaloma.com/

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  7. Maxi dresses look so cute with denim jacket. Love the first one with the sneakers too.

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  8. I'm loving the floral dresses! They're such a great way pair with denim jackets!

    Eileen | yesmissy.com

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  9. Both are beautiful, Mica! Love how well the bag coordinates with the first dress and really loving the denim biker jacket with the second dress! So perfect for Easter Sunday!
    Thanks for the linkup!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  10. Love these looks especially the denim it’s so chic http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2021/04/effortless-workout-looks-im-obsessed.html?m=1

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  11. Such a great look especially the denim outfit ❤️
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  12. Mica, you did a fabulous job dressing these warm weather maxis up for the cooler weather. I love a maxi dress with a shorter jacket and these both look perfect. These are both very pretty dresses! Hope you are well. - Amy
    https://stylingrannymama.com/

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  13. Both are cute, but I can't get over how great the blue Chucks look in that first outfit! Actually, I love everything about it--I have a soft spot for pink and blue together and the mix of romantic and relaxed is spot on.
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    1. I can't believe I haven't tried converse with this dress before! I'll definitely have to again soon!

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  14. I love both these looks, Mica. Both dresses are gorgeous and I love how you styled them with the denim jackets.
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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  15. Hi
    wow you are very elegant in the second look, i love the details, the clutch the earrings, you are very chic! As for the first look, I liked the detail of the dress at the bottom! I wish you a great week!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  16. You look great.
    Especially love the second look.. the color looks great on you and the earrings add the right amount of fun.

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  17. I love how you made both of these so perfect for the cooler days Mica!!
    I often forget that a blazer will make it seem more serious!!
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  18. I just love that you wear sneakers with your skirts and dresses! It's so real, and shows us that we don't have to sacrifice our comfort to wear them.

    Alexandra
    OnRockwoodLane.com
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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    1. Yes! I'm glad it's kinda trendy because I don't have a lot of other options with my knee injury, haha! It doesn't seem too out there right now!

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  19. Woah! That first outfit is FIRE. That dress is so gorgeous and looks like it was made just for you! I love how you layered that denim jacket on top as well. Such a great addition. The second outfit is also fabulous! I love that you had fun with accessories. You always inspire me to step up my style game and mix things up!
    the creation of beauty is art.

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  20. Love the mandala print dress & the bag is perfect with it!
    Debbie
    www.yourstyledstory.com

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  21. A denim dress and maxi dress combo is a wonderful look for any day of the year. Your choices of accessories were fabulous and really complimented the outfits.

    Rena
    www.finewhateverblog.com

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  22. These are both awesome outfits, Mica! I love the Cons with this pretty ruffled dress. The bag is so perfect with the second outfit - that pop of yellow is wonderful.

    I hope you had a fun weekend! Here's to another week!

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  23. Love both of your printed maxi dress and jacket outfits. Glad you were able to enjoy a nice family gathering for Easter this year! Thanks for the link up and have a great week!

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    1. I hope you were able to as well! It's so nice to have so few restrictions!

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  24. Those are cute. But spaghetti straps? Yeah, I don't own anything with spaghetti straps. Nor will I ever. It's a bra thing. I can't wear my bras with them, and I don't go out without a bra. Ever.

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    1. Some people like strapless bras, but I can't do those after pregnancy and breastfeeding. I find these ones are perfect with some of my bras with dainty straps as they don't flash anything. Especially not when under jackets too, haha! :)

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  25. Both of these maxi dresses are just gorgeous, Mica! Wishing you the brightest week ahead, my friend!

    Make Life Marvelous

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  26. Love how you paired the first dress with the sneakers and jean jacket. Have a great week.

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

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  27. Both of these outfits are so cute on you! I especially like that denim moto jacket! And the blue converse with your pretty dress in the first outfit is a great combination!

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  28. Love both looks! Especially that bright maxi. The summer hues are so fun and cheery!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  29. Lindos look. Muy coloridos. Te mando un beso

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  30. You nailed it again with these two maxi dress looks, Mica! I love both, but your Easter dress is giving me life with its bold floral print. <3

    I hope you are having a great week so far!

    Amber

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  31. I still love those Balenciaga bags—they're so classic!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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    1. They are! I think I'll wear mine until they fall apart!

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  32. You look fab in both these looks! I adore the print on the first dress.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  33. Agree with the others:) You look great in both outfits for sure! Love both the colours and prints on them and as always, great accessories. These are so perfect for Easter:)
    Have a great week, Mica!

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  34. I really love your dresses in both outfits!! It's the perfect look for Summer!

    www.rdsobsessions.com

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  35. I'm loving both of your outfits here, Mica! The mandala print hi-low maxi dress is so pretty, and I love the darker denim jacket worn with it. Loving the colourful second outfit too, with the pop of yellow from the bag! xxx

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  36. Both outfits are beautiful. I love maxi dresses and that mandala print dress is a show stopper. Even worn casually, it is gorgeous. I am glad that restrictions are lightening up. It's definitely nice to see family again. I hope your week is going well so far and happy Tuesday!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. Yes it's always hard when a 3 day lockdown derails our plans and we don't get to see family as we wanted to, but great when it's lifted again, we can always reschedule things we had on during those 3 days :)

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  37. Great post dear!Photos are amazing !  

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  38. Both outfits are beautiful! I love your maxi dresses. The first outfit with the converse and maxi dress is so lovely. I also like the second look and how you styled your ankle boots with a maxi dress and a denim jacket.

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  39. I love how a lot of things we own can be worn "out of season" thanks to layers! Some of my brighter pieces are off limits for Winter but I like that I can wear things that are generally thought of as Summer pieces even when it's cold
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    1. Yes, we are lucky even winter isn't too cold (no snow!) so I can wear most summer pieces year-round.

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  40. Hi Mica! Thanks for stopping at my blog. Both dresses are so cute and I love you you dressed down the maxi. I would never think to wear converse with it, but it looks perfect!

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  41. Love a good maxi dress! Both of these looks are so pretty!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  42. You look smashing in both outfits. I like ,however, the first outfit more; it's more close to my style. The second outfit has three major vivid colors in one ensemble, and that's too much.

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    1. I do love to wear a lot of colour! :)

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  43. You did a great job dressing down the high low dress and LOVE the kitty denim jacket from Jeans West, this is so my style and it looks great with floral maxi dress!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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  44. linda chaquetas con mucho color. Te mando un beso

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  45. This is style at its best! Totally obsessed with the secon outfit!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  46. I love these gorgeous, colorful looks Mica! Those dresses are so pretty and I also love that pretty bright clutch!

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  47. Love your Balenciaga collection! Beautiful picture of you close to the water.

    Pleased to meet you. Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Regards

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  48. Love look #2 and the vibrant colors!!!! I am glad you had a 2nd chance to wear this for the Easter celebration. The yellow really makes a pop against the print of the that dress. Also, I really like your converse shoes with the high-low dress. Nailed it again.

    bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca

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  49. I love both outfits, but the first dress is just so cute. I love the cut of it!

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  50. The bright prints of both dresses look really smart coordinated with denim jackets. It's great that you and your family were able to enjoy a traditional Easter again especially since there was a lockdown just before.

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    1. Yes we were so lucky lockdown was lifted early and all the cases and possible cases were in quarantine!

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  51. The bright prints of both dresses look really smart coordinated with denim jackets. It's great that you and your family were able to enjoy a traditional Easter again especially since a lockdown occurred beforehand.

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  52. Beuatiful dresses and bags.

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  53. Such pretty outfits, Mica! I really love the print and style of that first dress. So cute and flowy, especially for summer.

    Miles of smiles,
    Grace

    gracefulrags.com

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  54. Love both outfits! They are inspiring when I wear denim jacket! It is so great that You had the time for Easter in that beautiful dress<3

    akiko
    https://kimonosnack.blogspot.com

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  55. The second outfit is so fancy and cute and I love your hair there. Amazing Mica!!!

    www.fashionradi.com

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  56. Both of dresses are very beautiful but I first is my favorite. you look amazing. Wish you beautiful weekend.

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  57. I'm a huge fan of maxis and yours are both very very pretty!
    And I even love how you've styled them, you look very effortlessly cool!
    XO
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com/

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  58. That dress is really pretty, I don't think I have anything in my closet with a mandala print and I need to change that! I'm glad you got to enjoy Easter this year!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. This is the only piece I have but it's so pretty I think I need more too!

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  59. I love both outfits and the colours are gorgeous Cris

    http://www.photosbycris.com.au/?p=14671

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  60. Your outfit is so cute and fun! I am totally jealous of your bag collection, too!

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  61. I love the way you styled these absolutely beautiful dresses. Your denim jackets look cool Mica. :-)

    Via | https://glossnglitters.com

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  62. Hello Mia,

    Again two amazing combinations! I came from the other posts where you were using more solid and block colors and here you surprise me with a lot of interesting prints paired with denim jackets (I loved the twist of the second one by the way, it is like the classic option but with something different).

    I'd say I totally love this kind of combos: using a print and then adding neutrals on top to make contrasts ;)

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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    1. Thanks Pablo! I do love trying different things and wearing a lot of colour!

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  63. Thank you all for your comments :)

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