Shorts, Sneakers, Cardigans and Rebecca Minkoff Love Bags

Layering up some shorts outfits for the start of winter (and the end of autumn) here in Queensland. A cardigan is a nice way to add a little extra warmth to shorts and a tee, but these are definitely my last shorts outfits for the season, it was the end of May and I was a little cold with bare legs in one of these outfits!

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Peggie kimono cardigan in purple mulberry marle
Necklace: Kmart navy and gold beaded tassel necklace
Tee: Jeanswest essential v-neck tee in azalea pink
Culottes: Kmart culotte short in navy lemon print
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey

Why I wore it:

This is the outfit that made me realise it was time to pack the shorts away for winter! It was a very cold morning and didn't really warm up as much as I'd wished. Thankfully we weren't outside too much - just a quiet day with the kids, grabbing a couple extra groceries for the weekend and visiting the library.

I really like pink, purple and blue together so while I didn't find this outfit warm enough, I did love the colour combo! The purple cardigan looks great with the pink tee, and it's not the first time I've worn this pink tee with these printed culottes. Even though the pink in the print is a different shade, the tee and culottes work well together.

Comfortable Converse for a little bit of driving around and just a small handbag as we weren't out long - this neutral grey Rebecca Minkoff love bag was a nice choice with all the colour in the print.


Last worn: purple cocoon cardigan, navy and gold tassel necklace, pink v-neck tee, navy printed culotte shorts, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff grey Love bag.

Other ways to wear: purple cocoon cardigan and magenta jeans, pink v-neck tee and denim shorts, navy printed culotte shorts and graphic tee, white Converse and stripe dress, Rebecca Minkoff grey Love bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: purple cocoon cardigan in second trimester, Converse in second trimester, Rebecca Minkoff grey Love bag in third trimester.

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Rebecca Minkoff Regular and Small Love Bag Comparison:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On black knit wrap cardigan
Necklace: Kmart silver long circle pendant necklace
Tee: Atmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Shorts: Jeanswest Tessa olive embroidered shorts
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff chevron quilted small Love crossbody bag in pale coral

Why I wore it:

Unlike the outfit above, this was the perfect choice for the day, as I wore this back in warmer autumn days. At one point I felt the cardigan was a bit warm - it is a very thick knit. Again I spent most of my time inside. I'd swapped my work days around that week to meet some project deadlines (I only work part time) which left me with a very rare day off that was also kid free. It was nice to just head out with the essentials - phone, wallet, keys and hand sanitiser. This little Rebecca Minkoff small love bag is perfect for that and I really liked the pale coral colour, which is really more of an orange, against the olive embroidered shorts.

Comfortable outfit for ticking a few things off my to do list, like buying a couple of extra birthday presents for my son without him or my younger one noticing! And then binge watching a few Superstore episodes on Netflix in the afternoon. Such a luxurious and relaxing day!


Last worn: black wrap cardigan, silver circle necklace, navy stripe tee, olive embroidered shorts, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff small Love bag in pale coral.

Other ways to wear: black wrap cardigan and jeans, navy stripe tee and skull scarf, olive embroidered shorts with yellow, Rebecca Minkoff small Love bag in pale coral and matching tee.

Perfect for pregnancy: black wrap cardigan and hidden baby bump, navy stripe tee in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

A light cardigan is a cosy topper over a shorts and tee outfit when the weather isn't quite warm enough for bare arms and legs. Great for autumn or spring!

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